Day 14
Today was the day of 3 flights. Got up at 6:30 am and after a quick breakfast went to the airport quite early for my flight. Had to wait for an hour at the airport before checking in. My flight was delayed by about 50 mins and we finally left Pokhara just after 10. This was a slightly bigger place with 3 seats per row. It was also a short flight of about 30 mins. Didn't see any mountains in the flight since it was too bright. Ganga had come to pick me up at the airport. However, my next flight to Delhi was due in another 3 and 1/2 hours. So it did not make sense to go to Thamel and come back in time for an international departure. So I bid Ganga goodbye and waited at the airport listening to music.
After another hour wait, the counter opened so that I could checkin my luggage. Then I went through security and to the departure gates. I did not have much Nepalese rupees left with me and they dont accept 500 rupees (Indian) bills at the airport. For the money I had, none of the stuff looked appetizing and so I decided to wait till I reached Delhi to fill my belly. My flight to Delhi was also delayed by about 40 mins. However I had enough layover in Delhi. After clearing Immigration and Customs, I went to my departure gates area. Before that I gorged myself with Pani Puri, Sev Puri and Chicken Tikka Kebabs. I had the same feeling as when I used to visit India from US - just wanting to eat all kinds of Indian food. The flight to Bangalore was delayed as well but was uneventful. I finally landed in Bangalore by 10 pm and came home just after 11 pm. Felt good to see family.
It was with some sadness that I left Nepal. I felt that I left a part of me out there in the mountains. However there were enough scenic views, new experiences and challenges to take back with me and more than fill the void. I think that is what travelling is all about, isn't it?
Today was the day of 3 flights. Got up at 6:30 am and after a quick breakfast went to the airport quite early for my flight. Had to wait for an hour at the airport before checking in. My flight was delayed by about 50 mins and we finally left Pokhara just after 10. This was a slightly bigger place with 3 seats per row. It was also a short flight of about 30 mins. Didn't see any mountains in the flight since it was too bright. Ganga had come to pick me up at the airport. However, my next flight to Delhi was due in another 3 and 1/2 hours. So it did not make sense to go to Thamel and come back in time for an international departure. So I bid Ganga goodbye and waited at the airport listening to music.
After another hour wait, the counter opened so that I could checkin my luggage. Then I went through security and to the departure gates. I did not have much Nepalese rupees left with me and they dont accept 500 rupees (Indian) bills at the airport. For the money I had, none of the stuff looked appetizing and so I decided to wait till I reached Delhi to fill my belly. My flight to Delhi was also delayed by about 40 mins. However I had enough layover in Delhi. After clearing Immigration and Customs, I went to my departure gates area. Before that I gorged myself with Pani Puri, Sev Puri and Chicken Tikka Kebabs. I had the same feeling as when I used to visit India from US - just wanting to eat all kinds of Indian food. The flight to Bangalore was delayed as well but was uneventful. I finally landed in Bangalore by 10 pm and came home just after 11 pm. Felt good to see family.
It was with some sadness that I left Nepal. I felt that I left a part of me out there in the mountains. However there were enough scenic views, new experiences and challenges to take back with me and more than fill the void. I think that is what travelling is all about, isn't it?
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