Meghauli, an authentic Nepalese village in Chitwan. It was a unique experience and very authentic. Road trip was one thing but home stay at Tharu village was a different experience. Being able to stay in a clean comfortable hut was something I didn't expect it to be fun. Although we had trouble finding the village, it was worth a visit. We were welcomed with water and 'Ghongi' snail, a traditional Tharu dish. The way you eat is similar to of bone marrow, to suck meat out of the shells is a win. It wasn't that easy. I had to use toothpick so did Prakash uncle. Dad ate like an expert. He had this planned beforehand. Ghongi is one of the delicacies of Tharu and indigenous people. This was followed by 'bhurey macha' tiny fish and then dinner. We were a bit late for their cultural program but sleeping in a hut was quite a experience. One of the Tharu women came with warm water and showed how to lock the door and windows before she vanished in the dark. I was pretty amazed how simple the hut looked inside and out and yet so comfortable.
Wake up call for wild safari elephant ride and we were lead to the jungle. We spotted few animals and birds but not tiger. We had a great hope since we were on the other side but not in the commercial zone. We did spot it's foot steps though. Elephant ride lasted for about an hour and more and we came back to the hut for lunch- sticky rice, saag, allu and chutney. We were bidden farewell with blessings and locally picked marigold. Our stay at the village of Meghauli was an unforgettable experience that I would not have wanted to miss.
Next stop, UN house in Chitwan to meet the oldies' friends. For an hour long chit chat, I remained invisible with a coke and pizza in my hand. I was extremely bored. They had to cover a decade long conversation. Muglin, the next for its very popular fish and prawns. Few more hours on the road and we were home by dinner time.
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