SIKKIM TOUR OF 2008

SIKKIM TOUR - 2008
Written & Edited by
Arindam Sain

Part – 01

Debrup: - Where is Debarjun? This boy is always late.

Ayandeep: - I think, either he will miss the train, or else he will be boarding it, just 5 minutes earlier the scheduled time. Last time also, in the Jaldapara Tour of 2006, he did the same thing. He came in the last minute.

Debarjun: - Uff, babah re...at last I have succeeded in boarding the train. See, the train has started now.

Debrup: - Why are you always late? Every time, you board the train like a Bollywood Hero at the last minute.

Arindam: - He he he …Ok, friends, we are again on a journey after 1 year. Today is 30th March 2008, Sunday. We have started our Sikkim Tour of 2008.

Ayandeep: - The journey to Siliguri is of 12 hours from Kolkata.

Debrup: - You are wrong. We are going to board at New Jalpaiguri Station. From Sealdah Station of Kolkata to New Jalpaiguri Station, this Kanchenjunga Express will take around 11.30 hours. We have started our journey at 7.15 AM; it will reach New Jalpaiguri at around 6.30 PM. Last time, when we went to Jaldapara, it took the same time only.

Arindam: - We have crossed Bardhaman and Bolpur. Uff, it is so hot out here. Let us have a nice afternoon nap in the train. We will wake up, when the train will enter the Malda district.

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Debarjun: - it is now 6.45 PM; we have reached the New Jalpaiguri station. Now, let us take a shuttle to go to Siliguri, which will take Rs.7/- each. There we will stay in any hotel tonight.

Debrup: - Yes, after freshening up, we will find out if there is travel agency, who can provide us a tour package of Sikkim Tour. Then, tomorrow, we will start our journey towards Gangtok city, the capital of Sikkim state.

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Travel Agent: - Yes Sir, within Rs. 3,250/ per head-, we will conduct the entire tour.

Arindam: - but, first tell me, what are the places that we will visit.

Travel Agent: - From here, you will go to Gangtok. On the first day, you will stay there in our lodge. Our car will take you to the different tourist spots of Gangtok City. The next day, you will go to Lachen and then to Lachung. To visit Gurudongmaar Lake and Youmthang valley, you have to stay one night each in Lachen and Lachung. After completing the tour, you will come back to Siliguri, by our jeep only.

Debarjun: - Then it’s Ok. But we will pay you the whole money here only?

Travel Agent:- No Sir, you only need to pay 50% money to us, and the other 50% money to the lodge manager of Gangtok. From there, he will take care of your tours.

Ayandeep: - Baah, then it is Ok. Debarjun, you pay the entire money now. We will pay you at the lodge room.

Debarjun: - Here is your money. So, tomorrow on 31st March 2008, Monday, the jeep for Gangtok will start at 8.15 AM from here only? Ok, we will reach here on time.

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Part -02

Ayandeep: - accha driver ji, how much it will take to reach Gangtok from here?

Driverji: - Hmm, at least it will take 4 to 5 hours.

Arindam: - Uff, baapre baap… ok, let me sleep now.

Driverji: - saabji, aap log thande mausam ka kapre toh laaye hai naa…? Kyon ki issh saal, Gangtok has the record lowest temperature.

Debrup: - Ha ha ha … Sain has only bought a half-sweater.

Arindam: - aah, don’t you people know that, I am a warm-blooded animal. And, after all, main toh “Rum-Bhakth” hoon. Rum will save me in the cold winter.

Debarjun: - ha ha ha, but Sain, your hard-drinks partner Roy has not come in the tour, and we 3 people don’t drink. So, you have to drink Rum, on your own. He he he, how pathetic it will be, to drink Rum alone.

Arindam: - O, joh hogaa dekha jayega…I am feeling sleepy now. Driverji, jab Gangtok aayega naah, humko bulaa dena.

Driverji: - Jee, saab ji, par aage jaake ek jagah pe hum rukenge, wahaan khana accha milta hai saab, aap log wohi pe breakfast kar lijiye, toh behetar hogaa.

Arindam: - Ok, jab aayega, humko bulaa dena…

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Debarjun: - Oye, Sain, uth ja abhi, bahut soh liya tuney, breakfast nahi karna hai kya?

Arindam: - Yes, let us go now. Arrey, yaar, kachori aur dal hai sirf. Wahi khaa lete hai, chal.

Ayandeep: - Look there! An entire group of people from Tamil Nadu has also come here to visit Gangtok. It is written on their bus. They are from an Engineering College. Let me see, if there is any beautiful girl or not?

Debrup: - No, No, I have already checked. There is not a single beautiful girl in that college group. Two lady teachers, who are volunteering, look more beautiful.

Debarjun: - Chee, chee, Debrup, those teachers are at least 2 years elder than you. Kuch toh sharam kar…

Driverji: - Arrey, aap bangaali log bahut jyaada gappe maarte hain, chaliye saab, gaari mein baithiye, der ho raha hai…yahaan pahar ka raaste mein, kabhi bhi mausam kharab ho sakta hai…isiliye itni subah subah, hum gaari le ke jaa rahe hain... aayiye baithiye...

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Debrup: - Arrey, driverji, yahaan issh river pe, koi hydel power project chal raha hai kya?

Driverji:- haan saab, yeh Tista river hai, yahaan pe L&T waale, hydel power project kar raha hai, yeh successful ho jaayega toh, poora North Bengal mein kabhi bhi power cut nahi hogaa… yahaan tak plain raasta khatam hotaa hai, aab aap log charo taraf mountains dekhenge, aur aadhey ghantey mein, we will reach the West Bengal – Sikkim Border.

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Part - 03

Ayandeep: - Yes, we have reached Sikkim now.

Driverji: - Saabji, you are going to stay at Hotel Malancha, as per the package tour.

Hotel Manager: - Welcome, Sir, to the Hotel Malancha. Now, it is already 1.45 PM. So, please take rest today. Around 3 PM, a car will come to take you people; the guide will show you the famous places in Gangtok.

Arindam: - accha, Manager bhai, is it too cold here at the night. Because, I have not brought any jackets or full sweaters, as I sweat too much.

Hotel Manager: - Ha ha ha , ok, ok, don’t worry. I will take care of that matter. Now, take the keys. Your room number is 104 at the 1st floor. Four Beds are there in the room, with an attached bathroom. You will also get hot water from the geysers. Today it is 8.5 degree Celsius. It is a normal temperature. 2 days ago, it was 5.5 degree Celsius. During nights, I expect it will be around 6 degree Celsius.

Debrup: - Orrey babah, I will not bath for 3 days. I will only bath, after going back to Kolkata. Sain, have you done any medical insurance, that you came here, with a half sweater only.

Arindam: - dhaath, every time, don’t repeat the same thing. Let us go to our room.

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Arindam: - Yeh, iddhar sunh, naam kya hai tera? Tere ko main bola tha 2 Medimix soap de jaane ke liye, diya kyon naahi…

Chotu: - Mera naam Chotu hai saab, bhool gaya saab, abhi de ke jaata hoon…nichey khana lagaa diya hai…jaldi aa jayie.

Debarjun: - Chotu, aaj khane pe kya hai?

Chotu: - fish curry hai, saab?

Debrup: - Good, Good. I am going down, now. I am feeling very hungry.

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Hotel Manager: - So, how was the lunch?

Debrup: - It was fantastic.

Hotel Manager: - Ok, now, you have a tour of the Gangtok city. The cab driver is waiting outside.

Ayandeep: - Ok, but, what is the schedule for tomorrow?

Hotel Manager: - You just come back at around 7.30 PM. I will let you know.

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Cab Driver: - Sir, this is the point, from where you can see the entire Gangtok city. Not only that, you can also see the flags of Rumtek Monastery, which is around 1.5 hours drive from here. Rumtek Monastery is not listed in your tour package. So, let me take you to the other points of the city, where you can take good photographs. Then, I will return you back to the hotel at around 7.30 PM.

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Part -04

Ayandeep: - Yes, Manager bhai, tell us, about the next schedule?

Hotel Manager: - Oh! You people have come back. Ok, let me tell you that. Look here at the Sikkim Map. Now, you are here at Gangtok, which is in south Sikkim. Tomorrow, you will be moving towards north-western Sikkim. From here, you will go to Chungthang. From Chungthang, there are two roads, one is Lachen and another one is Lachung.

Debrup: - Babah, kya sab naam hai... Lachen, Lachung... he he he …

Arindam: - Ei, aapna muh bandh rakhega…yahaan important discussion ho raha hai…babu ko haasi aa raha hai…

Hotel Manager: - From here, you will start your journey at around 12.30 PM, and it will take 8 hours to reach Lachen. There will be another 2 tourist party, who are with their family members. You have to share the seat with them inside the jeep.

Debarjun: - Why jeep? There is no Tata Sumo or Bolero.

Hotel Manager: - Jeep is still the safest car in hilly roads. No other car can match that.

Ayandeep: - So, tomorrow on 1st April 2008 (Tuesday), we will be staying at Lachen. Then what?

Hotel Manager: - Then, on 2nd April 2008 (Wednesday), you will be staying at Lachung. You will be coming back to Gangtok on 3rd April 2008 (Thursday), and then you will reach Siliguri on 4th April 2009 (Friday).

Arindam: - Hmm, nice plan, indeed.

Hotel Manager: - Tomorrow, the jeep will come here. We have provided you the No.1 driver of this route. His name is Jisse Bhutia. Oh! Arindam, I have something for you to survive in this winter. Have this nip of McDowell Rum.

Arindam: - Oh! McDowell? This company is the sponsor of our favorite Team Mohun Bagan. This rum is for me only, because 3 people don’t like to have hard drinks. Debrup is suffering from cold and cough, so they have bought a big bottle of “Doctor’s Brandy”. Ha ha ha …Baccha log Brandy peeta hai…

Debrup: - Ei, do you know, that doctor also prescribe Brandy, when you are having cold and cough.

Ayandeep: - Ok, Ok, don’t fight in this tour, for these silly reasons, jisko joh peena hai piyo.

Hotel Manager: - Ok, your dinner will be served at 8.30 PM. Have your food. Enjoy Rum or Brandy. Tomorrow, you will be on your way to Lachen.

Debarjun: - Okays, not an issue.

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Part – 05

Jisse: - baaith jaayie aap log, abhi main gaari ko start karoonga.

Arindam: - lo aab toh 8 hours issh gaari mein hee baith ke jaana hai? Accha, you people are from Kolkata only?

Debarjun: - baash, Sain suru ho gaaya …aab toh saara raasta baath karte karte jaayega, inh logon se…

Ayandeep: - Ha ha ha , let him gossip with the other people, otherwise, we will also feel bored, he he he …

Dr. Debashish: - Hi, I am Dr. Debashish. I am an eye Surgeon. I am here with my family members. You will be surprised to hear that, I am going for a tour after 5 years. This is my wife Shikha and that is my daughter Rini.

Arindam: - Hi, I am Arindam and these are my friends Ayandeep, Debrup and Debarjun. We all are from ICFAI Business School – Kolkata.

Banhimay: - Hello, I am Banhimay from Kolkata. I work as a RTO Collector in Malda, West Bengal. I am here for honeymoon with my wife Mrinmoyi. You people are doing graduate in which stream?

Debarjun: - We are doing Post-Graduation, that is MBA. Three of us are having marketing as specialization and Arindam is doing in finance. We have already given the exam of our last semester.

Mrinmoyi: - Oh! ICFAI, ya, ya, I know that business school. Last year, only, one of my maternal brothers got a job in Bank of Baroda. He has also done MBA in Finance. So, you people are placed in which company?

Debrup: - I am placed in Reliance Comm, Debarjun is in Blue Star, Arindam is in Satyam Computers and Ayandeep is in Atlas Infotech.

Shikha: - baah, that is really good. Arrey, this driver is driving the car, with only one hand on the steering.

Jisse: - Boudi, koi tension mat lijiye. I cannot drive a car with low speed.

Debrup: - Our driver is a very expert one.

Arindam: - accha, aap toh eye surgeon hai? You can tell me better that whether contact lens is safe or not?

Dr. Debashish: - Many people like you, asks this question. But, let me tell you that it is not so difficult to use it. The only thing you need is to take proper care of the lens. Always, you need to clean your hands before you touch it. Make sure that, after removing it from your eyes, you keep it in the lotion, which is provided to you.

Ayandeep: - Hmm…I think, for we such naughty boys, spectacles are more safe for our eyes. One of my friends recently suffered an infection in his eyes, for using the contact lens in a careless manner.

Dr. Debashish: - Unless, there is any urgent need, we don’t suggest for contact lenses. But, nowadays, lenses have become more advanced. You can use the contact lenses as a “Use and Throw” basis also. Jab bhi dekhtaa hoon ki, ek patient ka eye power har ek saal baarhta jaa raha hai, then we suggest them for contact lenses.

Mrinmoyi: - Jisse bhai, hum log lunch kahaan karenge, raaste mein hotel toh milegaa naah?

Jisse: - Boudi, raaste mein mere jeeja ji ka ek restaurant aayega, wahi pe aap log khana khaa lijiye gaa…abhi 10 minute gaari yahaan roknaa parega. Aage dekhiye, abhi 15 minute pehle land slide hua hai. Military log raasta saaf kar raha hai. In Sikkim, Military people look after the entire security of the hilly roads and villages.

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Part -06

Ayandeep: - Wow, look at that hilly range at the left side of this restaurant. The sunrays are falling on one part, and there are clouds on the other part. Lovely, boss, let me take a snap of it.

Debrup: - Hmm, I can view the rainbow, there.

Jisse: - You people have your lunch. In that time, I will wash the jeep with water.

Mrinmoyi: - Let us see what food is available in this hilly area?

Arindam: - yahaan khaane mein kya kya hai?

Timlung: - sabji, dal , chaawal hai…

Debarjun: - machli nahi hai?

Timlung: - nahi hai…

Banhimay: - Ei, Debarjun, you have come to the hilly area and searching for fish, he he he …whatever you are getting, just eat it.

Dr.Debashish:- Baah, the food is good, but the taste of the rice is different from the rice, we eat in the plain areas. The taste is not bad.

Shikha: - Jisse is ready with his car. The temperature of this area has started dropping now, as it is already 3.30 PM here.

Ayandeep: - Ha ha ha, look at Sain, he is playing with that hilly dog.

Arindam: - What is there to laugh at it? This hilly dog has more furs than any other dogs of the plain areas and they are so calm and cool. They are not barking. Pahari kutta hai naah, isiliye, bahut peaceful dog hai…

Banhimay: - Ha ha ha…it was a joke of the day. Chalo, Jisse is calling us. Let us go and sit inside the jeep again.

Dr. Debashish: - Accha Jisse bhai, raaste mein kuch dekhne ki jagah hai?

Jisse: - Hai na saab… after 1 hour or so, we will reach a place known as 7 Sister’s Waterfall. We will stop there for 15 minutes. There you can take some snaps.

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Mrinmoyi: - We have reached the spot. Tum inh logon ko camera de do, aur kaho ki woh hum dono ka ek tasveer le le…

Banhimay: - Hey, Ayandeep, just take a photo. We are standing there.

Arindam: - Hey, Debrup. Let us stand near the waterfall. Banhimay daa will take our pics.

Debrup: - Baapre, waterfall ka paani kitna thanda hai…

Debarjun: - Come on; let us go towards the jeep.

Jisse: - It is now 4.45 PM. We will reach Lachen at around 8 PM. Thik se baithiye gaa, aage raasta kharap hai…
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Part -07

Debarjun: - It is 5.15 PM now. It is already dark out here. It is raining outside. What a situation!

Dr. Debashish: - Ei, Jisse, drive the car slowly.

Jisse: - Saabji, after half an hour, we have to cross a bridge. There were many instances that after some thunderstorms and rainfall, it has broken. That path is the shortest route. Agar bridge tut gaya toh, humko gaari doosre raaste se le jaana perega issh kharap mausam mein…woh doosra raasta aur bhi khatarnaak hai aur steep bhi hai…that is why I am speeding up…

Ayandeep: - Really, it is a great adventure, you look outside, through the window glasses, everywhere it is darkness. You can hear the sound of thunders and rainfall, and our car is just running through it.

Arindam: - You never know, what thrills are waiting for us.

Jisse: - Lijiye, joh darr ha, wahi hua, yeh hanging bridge tut gaya hai, aab kaal subah, military waale isko repair karega, tab hee yeh route kholega…

Banhimay: - toh phir woh alternative route se chalo, boss.

Jisse: - Khatra hai…mausam bahut kharap hai…uddhar dekhiye aapke daainey taraf, already ussh pahar mein landslides ho raha hai…

Mrinmoyi: - Toh kya aaj issi gaari mein hee aaj hum logon ko raat bitaana parega?

Debrup: - Jisse bhai, tum woh khatre waala raaste se hee chalo... Land slide hogaa toh hogaa, kya kiya jah sakta hai…for that reason; we cannot spend the whole night here.

Jisse: - Bolnaa bahut aasaan hai… yeh pahaari raasta hai saab… one big rock is more than enough to destroy a big vehicle. Aur ek alternative hai… issh river ke paas se ek mitti ka raasta hai…thoraa ek kilometer jaane ke baad ek naya tunnel aayega, joh Swastik ka naya project hai…wahan se jungle ka raasta pakar ke hum phir main road pe aa jayenge… jaara kasss ke baithiye…

Debarjun: - Baapre, yeh gaari toh naao ke tarah iddhar uddhar heel raha hai…baapre…

Dr. Debashish: - Great, main road aa gaya…really, it is only for this expert driver, that we are still safe in this bad weather.

Jisse: - lijiye, aa gaya Lachen town. Abhi yahaan pe temperature 3 degrees hai…agar kisi ko rum peena hai toh dukaan abhi bhi khula hua hai…le lijiye… raat ko temperature zero ke neeche chala jaata hai…

Debarjun: - Jaao, Sain, go and buy your drink.

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Shop-Owner: - Aap log kahan se aa rahe hai?

Arindam: - Kolkata se. aap gaye hai udhaar kabhi?

Shop-owner: - Haan haan , Behala side pe mere behen ka shaadi hua hai…hum udhaar gaye the…

Arindam: - accha, aapke paas McDowell Rum nahi hai toh, Old Monk ka rum hee de dijiye…
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Part -08

Dr. Debashish:- Now it is already 8.05 PM. When are we going to have our dinner?

Jisse: -Khaana toh 2nd floor pe lagaa diyaa hai…udhaar jaayiye aur khaa lijiye… hey, when will you people go for lunch.

Arindam: -Haan haan jaayenge... itna jaldi bhi kya hai? Accha, we want hot water. We can hardly wash our hand in this cold water.

Jisse: -Sweta hai naah 2nd floor pe. Usko bolo, woh ek tub garam paani de degi…

Arindam: -Yeh Sweta kaun hai?

Debarjun: -Baash, ho gaya naa…ladki ka naam sunh liya …baas aab toh usse, yeh ek kyon, charh tub garam paani le legaa…

Jisse: -Kyon? Kya hua?

Debrup: -Sain is one of the best flirtbaaz of our college. Aisa meetha meetha baat karega…ki ladki pigal jaayegi.

Jisse: -Don’t worry; Sweta is also like that. She is rather expert in conversations with any tourists. Better, take care,

Arindam. Best of Luck. Sweta, o Sweta, saab logon ko ek tub garam paani de ke jao…

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Sweta: -aap log kitna jan hai? Accha 4 people. Abhi ek tub hot water se kaam chaala lijiye…dinner karne ke baad phir aur ek tub de ke jaaongi…opore garam garam bhaath kintu baara achey…taratari asun…thanda hoy gele khete paarben na kintu…

Arindam: -arrey teri, you also know Bengali. That’s great.

Sweta: -I have done my Graduation in English (Hons.) from Lady Brabourne college of Kolkata. I was staying at a PG near Kankurgachi for 3 years.

Arindam:- baah great…you go…we are coming for the dinner upstairs, within 10 minutes…

Sweta:- Ok.

Ayandeep: -Uff, Sain is expert in gossiping. Jaan naa pehchaan…suru ho gaya addabaaji…uff…

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Sweta: -Arindam, how is the food?

Arindam: -It is good, not bad at all. You have cooked it?

Sweta: -yes.

Arindam:- after studying in Kolkata, why you came back here again? Have you not tried for any jobs?

Sweta: -I don’t need to do a job after my graduation, as already I am looking after the family business. In Sikkim, we have 3 Bars cum restaurants as well as 5 transport cars. I look after the restaurant here at Lachen.

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Part -09

Jisse: - Oh! You people have taken your dinner. Accha, aaj raat ko aap logon ke saath main bhi thora beer pee loonga…thanda bahut hai…aur doh group toh family wala hai…at least you people are college guys, so I hope you will not have any problem, if I drink with you people.

Arindam: - Arrey, nahi, yaar, tension kyon lete ho…Now, everybody has gone asleep. Come to our room. The interesting thing is that, today, all my three friends have bought a beer bottle to survive in the cold. Ha ha ha, they will taste the beer for the first time. He he he …

Jisse: - I have also bought 3 bottles of Kingfisher Strong Beer. Ok, let us enjoy, then.

Ayandeep: - Hey Sain, just now Roy called me up on my mobile phone. There is good news for you. All the students who got placement in Satyam Computers from ICFAI Business School of Kolkata have received their joining letters in their email id. The mail came from Pooja Tokela and the date of joining is 15th April 2008 at Hyderabad.

Arindam: - Very strange. Before coming to this tour only, I confirmed with her. She replied to my mail by saying that our joining will be during the month of June 2008 or so. Suddenly, itna jaldi bulaa liya…

Debrup: - Jaah babah, you should be happy about that. What is the issue? Are you not happy, as they are giving you the joining date earlier than expected?

Arindam: - Arrey nahi yaar, I have already invested Rs. 700/- for IRDA exam under LIC Undertaking and Rs. 1400/- for the NCFM Certification. IRDA exam has been scheduled on 16th April 2008 and the NCFM on 22nd April 2008. I will have a loss of Rs. 2100/- and also I will be unable to do the certifications.

Debarjun: - Sahi hai bhai, tere jaise aadmi ke saath aisa hee hona chaiye…Thank God, you will be unable to do the IRDA certifications, otherwise, you would have started a side business by forcing us to do LIC policies under you. I know one person of LIC, who earns around Rs. 35,000/- per month only by selling the LIC policies.

Arindam: - Yes, of course, but provided they are all Medical Insurance schemes where premium are paid on a monthly or quarterly basis. See, whenever you do a LIC policy, always try to give premium on a yearly basis. I remember that we were trained during our training period that we should encourage the customers to go for monthly premium, because it increases our profit, as the premium keeps on increasing on a monthly compounding basis. Anyway, let us not discuss about it. Today is 1st April 2008. There may be a chance that Roy is trying to make me April fool, by giving this false news, that we have received the joining letter.

Ayandeep: - Maybe or maybe not. Let us now have the drinks.

Jisse: - Cheers.

Debarjun: - Jisse bhai, we are just impressed and stunned, by the way, you drove the jeep today. You were driving the jeep, as if you were racing on the road.

Jisse: - Yeh toh kuch bhi nahi tha…It was just a trailer. Tomorrow morning, I have to drive the jeep on the hard icy road, which is more slippery and risky. Tomorrow, everyone should be ready by 5.30 AM. We have to start early from here towards the Gurudongmaar Lake, as the weather starts deteriorating after 11 AM or so.

Debarjun: - Ok, that is not a problem. We will be ready before 5.30 AM. But, Jisse bhai, from where have you learned this kind of expert driving, and that too in a speedy style?
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Part -10

Jisse: - Three years ago, I was at the Gorkha Regiment as a military driver. After my mother’s death, I left the job, and then bought my own jeep. I have two sisters. As a brother, the entire responsibility was on me only. My elder sister is married now. I am now searching for a good boy for my younger sister.

Debrup: - Hmm… that was a tragic one.

Debarjun: - So, you learned driving at the military regiment only.

Jisse: - No, I knew driving, before joining the regiment. In military force, they taught me the skills about how to drive fast in hilly steep roads, in times of emergency or war. I was given a fixed time span, within which I have to reach the destination in that hilly roads. Not only have that, we were also trained how to change the gear rapidly, while driving through the risky hilly roads, where landslides always occur. The hardest training was, driving the jeep under the moonlight, without the headlights.

Arindam: - Baapre baap…what a risk?

Jisse: - It was not risk. It was really fun. See, there is logic in it. If you suddenly come to the darkness zone from the light areas, then you will see nothing at all. You stay in the darkness for some time, you will be able to see something or the other in that darkness, as the retina of your eyes will start adjusting itself in that darkness. Similar thing happens here also. After driving for 15 minutes or so, it is just a cake walk for us, under the moonlight. Remember one thing, a driver who can drive any car in the hilly areas, can drive it efficiently on any kind of roads, be it plain land or deserts.

Ayandeep: - Really, we are lucky, to get you such driver in this tour. While sitting inside the jeep, at every moment, we felt a thrilling effect. Are you married or single?

Jisse: - Neither of the two. I have a girlfriend. You people have also seen her. Before coming here, we stopped at a restaurant in Chungthang for tea and snacks. You people had a cup of tea there. The lady who was sitting at the restaurant counter is my childhood friend cum girlfriend. She is just 85 days younger to me.

Arindam: - Ya, ya, I have seen her. She looks beautiful. You are lucky to get such a good girlfriend.

Jisse: - Sukriya, aap ke issh taarif ke liye…accha bahut raat ho gaya hai…kaal jaldi uthna bhi hai…aaj dil khush ho gaya hamaara…itna tourist aata hai…kisi ke saath baith ke hum aisa daroo nahi peeye hai…thanks boss, Good night…accha, Sain, alarm de ke rakho… kaal subah joh bhi pehle uthegaa neend se, humko thora jagaah dena…I will be sleeping in the stair-room.

Arindam: - haan haan, no problem…Good Night…

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Shikha: - Good morning, everybody.

Ayandeep: - Good morning aunty. Where is uncle?

Shikha: - Oh!, he is getting ready now. Jisse is ready with his jeep. Where are your other friends?

Debrup: - Ha ha ha …we just scolded Sain. He has not brought any jacket or full sweater. He was coming out with a full shirt only. Then, we suggested him to wear three full shirts one after the other. Otherwise, he will become an Ice-Man in Gurudongmaar Lake. Jisse, is there any jacket, which we can avail at a rent for some hours?
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Jisse: - Yes, after 1.5 hours, we will reach a place known as Thangu. There, you are bound to take gloves and jackets on rent, otherwise you will freeze. Yours jackets will not be able to resist the cold. Here, all the jackets and gloves are made up from the Yak’s skin. It is already 7 AM now. Are you all ready? Please be seated inside the jeep. I don’t want to take any risk of that bad weather.

Banhimay: - Yes, Jisse, everyone is in. You can start. So, what you people did last night?

Debarjun: - We had a beer party. He he he …

Mrinmoyi: - Uff, you all are same. Even your Banhimay daa also drinks too much. It is for me only, that he has still controlled himself.

Rini: - Look Dad, it is raining heavily outside.

Dr.Debashish:- Jaah, it is our bad luck. We came here for a tour, and today only, it is raining. We expected a bright sunny day.

Jisse: - No, Saabji, you are wrong. Basically, you people are lucky. The more it rains in the valleys, more is the chance to get ice and snow in the upper regions of the hills. You people will be able to see the snowfall and the herds of Yaks today. Yaks love to graze in the fields during snow falls. But, better don’t dare to go near them also. They may attack you!

Shikha: - Jisse, where are we going to do our breakfast?

Jisse: - Boudi, we are nearing Thangu. There we will have our breakfast. Here, the tea is made up of Yak’s milk. It is very strong, as well as it will keep your body warm.

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Arindam: - Ek jacket ke liye kitna rent hai. Babah, 50 bucks per jacket and for gloves it is 20 bucks. Ok, give it.

Debarjun: - Ha ha ha …Sain is wearing a military jacket. Let me take a snap of this unregistered army man.

Ayandeep: - Ha ha ha …

Jisse: - Accha, is anyone having any blood pressure or cardiac problems? After 1 hour or so, we will reach a place, where military people will check your blood pressure. If they find any problem, they will send you back from there only. They will not allow that person to go to the Gurudongmaar Lake.

Dr. Debashish: - Great, no one among us have any problem. So, we are going to reach our destination.

Jisse: - lijiye, aa gaya military checking point. Just get down and have a visit to the

cafeteria.

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Jat Jawan 01: - Welcome Sir, you people are coming from which place?

Debarjun: - We are from Kolkata. Where are you from?

Jat Jawan 02:- We are from Jalandhar. The Jat Jawans are taking care of this cafeteria, which is at a height of 15000 feet above sea level. Gurudongmaar Lake is at 17000 feet above sea level. Come inside to the cafeteria.
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Banhimay: - I never expected a cafeteria of this kind, at this altitude. You will get different flavors of tea and coffee here at a reasonable price and that too under the military stocks. Indian armies don’t compromise with the quality of foods and beverages.

Dr. Debashish: - Banhimay, look there. That lady has been ordered to go back from here, as she has a high blood pressure. Oh! Shit, what is that sound. Somebody has fallen there, near the washroom.

Jat Jawan 03:- Please don’t panic. That old man slipped there, due to the hard ice layer in front of the wash room. I will request you all, not to walk quickly or run in this surface, as you are wearing ordinary shoes. Your legs will slip here. You can see these ices. These are hard ice. They are slippery. You need to wear white colored, big military gum-boots to avoid slipping on this surface.

Debrup: - Accha, how do you people survive in this cold weather? We are wearing full sweaters, two jackets, gloves. Still, we are shivering out of cold.

Jat Jawan 01:- Ok, let us show you our camps, beside the cafeteria. Please come, but walk slowly.

Arindam: - Baah kya camp hai…It is so hot inside. How are you maintaining this temperature here?

Debarjun: - See there, at the two ends of this tent or camp, there are two ovens, which is constantly emitting out the heat.

Jat Jawan 02:- Not only have that, we can also control the heat, as the roof of the camp has been made up with three layers of covers, one after the other. The floor is made up of mud.

Jat Jawan 03:- Ok Sir, your checking has been done. You people can proceed towards the lake. But, remember one thing. Don’t try to run or walk fast there. The oxygen is very low at that height.

Ayandeep: - Sir, if you don’t mind, can we have a snap with you. Banhimay daa, please take our photo.

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Debrup: - What happened to you?

Arindam: - Kaash main woh chaaye nahi peeta toh accha hotaa…it has now worked as a strong bed tea for me. I am now feeling the pressure in my intestine. I fear that it will soon become an emergency case for me.

Debrup: - My god, in this chilled cold weather, doing that thing is a terrible task. Your body parts will freeze.

Banhimay: - Jisse, is that the Gurudongmaar lake. But, what is there on that hillock.

Dr. Debashish: - I guess that, it is a temple.

Jisse: - Yes, you are right. Every year, many devotees come here to visit this holy temple. Behind that hillock, you have to go downwards around 27 steps to reach the Gurudongmaar Lake.

Shikha: - at last, we have reached here. Baapre, what a chilled wind! The lake is full of ice at the center, but waters are flowing from the other end.

Jisse:- Sain bhai, mandir ke peechbaare ek raasta hai…nichey chale jaayie…lake ke water wahi se flow karta hai…aap ko joh karna hai, udhaar kar lijiye…par jaldi kijiye gaa, haawa tez hai, it can crack the skin due to cold.
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Arindam: - Baapre baap…I am panting for breath now. While walking up the hillock, it was very difficult for me.

Jisse: - Oxygen is less, that is why, you experienced that problem. Anyway, I hope you are feeling better now.

Debrup: - Issh, I will not sit beside you.

Arindam: - Don’t worry; I was having the paper soaps. Are you happy now? Uff, really, if I would have remained there for another 10 minutes, I would have become an Ice-Man there. Look at my palm; it is totally white colored now, as if there is no blood in it. When I was touching the lake water, I felt after 2 minutes that, my palm has no feeling at all. Really, this was a nature call for me, but I will never forget this experience.

Banhimay: - Arindam, you have polluted this area…he he he...never mind…I am just pulling your legs. he he.

Jisse: - Now it is 12.30 PM, let us go back.

Debarjun: - Where are we going now?

Jisse: - We will go to Lachung now. We will stay there tonight. Tomorrow, you will go to Youmthang valley.

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Ayandeep: - We are back to Thangu again. Oh! We have to return these rented jackets and gloves.

Localite 01:- Hey, there is a snowfall. Come on, let us dance.

Localite 02:- Yes, of course…

Arindam: - Hey, Jisse bhai, why are they dancing?

Jisse: - There is no reason for it. Both of them are drunkards. They are in a happy mood, so they are dancing. You people can also go and dance. I will take a snap of it.

Arindam: - Ok, let me go and dance with them.

Debarjun: - Ha ha ha …Sain is dancing…ha ha ha …

Mrinmoyi: - Have you all noticed one thing? There is a snow fall and side by side, there are the sunrays.

Jisse: - Samajh gaya boudi, jab baarish aur dhoop ek saath hota hai… tab fox ka marriage hota hai…ha ha ha …

Shikha: - Ha ha ha… it was the joke of the day… he he he …

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Jisse: - Just a minute. I will be back within 5 minutes.

Dr. Debashish: - Where are we now? Oh! This is Chungthang. Where has Jisse gone now?

Ayandeep: - He has gone to meet his girlfriend inside that restaurant. He will come back soon.

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Jisse: - Lijiye, aa gaya Lachung. Chireen will give you the keys of your respective rooms.
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Jisse: - This is the house of my elder sister’s father-in-law, matlab, mere jeeja ji ka ghar hai…His father was also in military. He is the owner of this lodge. Chireen is his daughter. Go and keep your luggage at your respective rooms and then come down to have some tea and snacks.

Ayandeep: - This place is hotter than Lachen, as it is in lower altitude. Hey, Sain, are you going to drink tonight again? Then, there is good news for you. Unlike Lachung, here in this shop, you can get Royal Stag whisky.

Arindam: - Oh! That is really great. Let me ask Chireen about it.

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Debarjun: - What happened? You have not bought the whisky?

Arindam: - The price is too high.

Banhimay: - Arrey, why you are taking tension? You want to drink whisky, naah…already I am having a full bottle of Royal Stag.

Arindam: - Wow, that is really great. Then, we can surely enjoy drinking it.

Banhimay: - Your bhabhi is the real danger in this case. She has locked that bag, where I have kept that bottle. If you can manage to take that key from her, then I will sponsor half the bottle to you.

Arindam: - Oh! I will manage boudi. Don’t you worry about that?

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Mrinmoyi: - No, No…I will not give you the keys. Drinking is totally banned.

Arindam: - Aah, boudi…Banhimay daa also wants to enjoy with us. Don’t ruin his life, as he is married to you.

Banhimay: - Ha ha ha …Arindam, never get married too early like me, then you cannot enjoy any tour like me.

Mrinmoyi: - Uff, I am not saying no to drinking, but the problem is, your Banhimay daa drink too much. That is the reason why I always forbid him. Ok, take the keys, but on one condition, you people should drink only 2 pegs each, not more than that.

Arindam: - Ya, ya, that is my responsibility. I will take care of that.

Banhimay: - Thanks Arindam, after all you are a future manager. I have no doubt about that. Come on, let us enjoy the drink.

Debarjun: - I will drink Dr. Brandy only.

Ayandeep: - Banhimay daa…Cheers. Accha, tell me something about your job, that you do as a RTO officer.

Banhimay: - Basically, I am in the collection department in the Indo-Bangladesh border areas of Malda district. The people of that district are really very dangerous. But, anyway, I am smart enough to earn more unofficial money, under the cover.

Debarjun: - a government employee always earns more money unofficially, other than the fixed salary. But, provided, you take the money in a very cautious manner! He he he …
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Debrup: - Ei, just see who is knocking the door. Just open the door and see.

Arindam: - Oh, it is you, Chireen, Good morning.

Chireen: - Good morning, Sain. Take these tea cups.

Ayandeep: - Thank you, Chireen for the bed-tea.

Chireen: - Accha, already it is 6 AM now. Be ready within 6.30 AM. If you do late here, maybe you will miss the ice in Youmthang valley. Jisse will be ready with the car at 6.45 AM.

Debarjun: - Ok, we will be ready by that time.

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Banhimay: - Good morning, everybody. How was your sleep last night? Hey, Arindam, are you still having the hang-over. Your bhabhi literally scolded me last night, when I went back with that Royal Stag bottle. She just shouted and said that you people promised me that you will not drink much, and now the bottle is almost empty. Ha ha ha … all my hangover went away after hearing her loud voice. I only know how I managed her. Don’t dare to talk to your bhabhi today. She is very angry on you. If she gets a chance, she will just scold you like anything. Better avoid your boudi today….he he he …

Arindam: - Who is your wife? I don’t even know bhabhi… he he he … ok, ok, I will not talk with her today.

Debarjun: - Ei Debrup, how long will you take now? After the bed-tea, I am feeling too much pressure. Please come out of that washroom, as early as possible.

Ayandeep: - Banhi daa, you have to appreciate one thing that the Sikkim tea is really a very strong bed-tea, he he he…after all; the big example is our Debarjun only…ha ha ha …

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Arindam: - Hey Chireen, we are ready now. It is 6.40 AM at my watch. But, where is Jisse?

Chireen: - Jisse is there, washing the glass of the jeep.

Dr.Debashish:- Good morning everybody. I hope that this jacket is more than enough.

Ayandeep: - Ya, ya, Youmthang is not so cold like Gurudongmaar Lake.

Chinglu: - boot...Boot…ice…slippy…boot boot…

Arindam: - Arrey, yeh kaun hai… bolnaa kya chah raha hai yaar…

Chireen: - He is my younger brother. His name is Chinglu. Bachpan se woh thoraa haklaata hai…he is saying that, Youmthang valley will be full of ice. So, better wear these white gum boots by giving 20 bucks as rent, otherwise you will slip there.

Debrup: - of course, we will wear these boots. We don’t want to take any risk, boss.

Jisse: - I am ready with my jeep for going to Youmthang valley. Aaa jaiye, gaadi mein baithiye…
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Shikha: - Oh! There is a military camp here also in Lachung. See, they are doing the morning drills now.

Dr. Debashish: - on the right side, I can see many lodges.

Jisse: - Par saab, yeh sab lodge bahut expensive hai…aap jitna jyaada height pe lodge lenge…wahaan jyaada rent hogaa…

Debarjun: - arrey, iddhar gaadi kyon rok diya…

Jisse: - saab, yeh teen log yaahan kaa localite hai… yeh log bhi Youmthang valley jayega momo aur makai bechne ke liye…thoraa adjust kar lijiye…nahi toh ek kaam kar sakte hai... koi doh aadmi upar jeep ke chaath pe chale jaaiye…udhaar se aur bhi badiya view milegaa aapko… poora ka poora range aap dekh sakte hai…

Banhimay: - Ei, main chaath pe jaa raha hoon…I have the Sony Handycam with me. I will cover up the entire scene of the valleys.

Mrinmoyi: - No, you will not go at the roof of the jeep. The cold breeze is blowing outside. Sit inside the jeep quietly.

Shikha: - Yes, Mrinmoyi is right. It is very risky there…

Jisse: - Nahi boudi … kuch nahi hogaa…humne udhaar rassi bhi lagaa diya hai... pakar ne ke liye… aur ek gaaonwalaa bhi upar baitha hai… koi problem nahi hogaa…doh jan roof pe chala jaayega toh…iddhaar aap log aaram se baith sakenge…

Banhimay: - Then it is ok, …don’t worry Mrinmoyi, nothing will happen to me. Hey Arindam, chalo jeep ke chaath pe baith tey hai…

Arindam: - Ok, I have no problem.

Debarjun: - Ok, both of you go and seat there now. After 15 minutes, I and Debrup will replace both of you.

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Arindam: - Hmm… it is cold here; as the jeep is speeding up, I can feel the chilled air… uhhhu…

Villager: - aap log Kolkata se hai kya?

Banhimay: - haan haan, tum kahaan se ho?

Villager: - Hum toh issi jagaah ke hai?

Arindam: - nahi nahi, hum yeh janna chahte hai ki… aap pehle se hee issi jagaah pe hai kya?

Villager: - hamaara gaon hai Nepal mein…Nepal border paas hee hai… yahaan se kareeb 10 Km doorie par hain…yahaan issh gaon ka bahut se log Nepal se hee aa ke yahaan settle ho gaya hai...Nepal mein paisa kamaane ka scope nahi hai…yahaan phir bhi…hum log paisa kamaa lete hai…niche jeep mein jo doh ladki baitha hai naa…usme se ek mera bibi hai aur ek uski behen hai…mera sasural issi Lachung mein hee hain…

Arindam: - O accha accha…bujhley Banhi daa…yeh maal gulo…Nepal theke dhuke esey bhaloi byabsaa jaakiye boseche…aar kichu bachor pore hoyto dekhbo, Sikkim e tey sab Nepali gulo cheye gache…satyi desher ki abostha.
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Arindam: - Wow! Are we in Switzerland? Look at the valleys from here. All the trees on that valley are white in color. Fantastic view.

Debrup: - Hey, Banhi daa, are you taking the pictures of these ice-capped valleys.

Banhimay: - Yes, yes, I am capturing everything in my Sony Handy cam. Oho, I have done a blunder.

Arindam: - What happened now?

Banhimay: - All my cassettes are full. I should have deleted some photos last night. Anyway, let me delete some of the videos that I have captured; then I will get some space in the cassettes to take photos.

Rini: - Look mom, those visitors are playing with ice ball there.

Shikha: - Ei, Jisse, gaadi roko… we will also play with ice balls here.

Debrup: - Yahoo…ei Sain, catch the ice ball…

Arindam: - abbey, tab se tu sab ko ice balls maar raha hai… thairh jaa tu…ei sab hee log Debrup ko attack karo…

Debarjun: - Ouch…

Ayandeep: - Ki holo abaar tor…paa dhore bose porli je…

Jisse: - maine pehle hee maana kiya thaa ki jyaada uchal kud mat kijiye…ice layers ke niche rocks hai…aap pairh mein laag gaya naa aapko…aage chaliye…youmthang valley mein aap ko bahut jyaada baraf milega...

Banhimay: - Ei chalo chalo, let us go back to the jeep. Now, Debrup and Debarjun will sit on the roof of the jeep.

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Jisse: - Lijiye, aa gaya Youmthang valley. Hum gaadi yahaan pe park karte hai…aap log iddhar se suru kar sakte hai…woh door pe ek ghar dikh raha hai naa aap ko…uske andar Hot Spring Water hai…

Ayandeep: - We will see hot spring waters afterwards, let us first enjoy the ice of Youmthang valley.

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Debarjun: - Wow, look at the entire Youmthang valley, come on, let us skid on the ice…

Debrup: - Debarjun pagal ho gaya hai…arrey yeh kya, Sain ne sweater khol diya…

Arindam: - Dhaath, ajeeb situation hai…pairh taley baraf hai…but, the climate is very hot…

Ayandeep: - Hey, you all come here, there is a small stream of water nearby. The water is so crystal clear. Banhi daa, four of us will pose there in a rocking style, please take our photos.

Banhimay: - Ok, give me the camera. Smile please.

Debrup: - Let us see the photo. Wow, it is looking like as if we are the four fighters…he he he…

Arindam: - Accha, let us move towards the Hot Spring Water. Before that, let us visit that Buddhist monastery.
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Ayandeep: - What happened doctor uncle? You were standing here only. This place is lovely. We went near that valley, where those boys have started the trekking.

Shikha: - Arrey, poocho hee mat...ush jagah ke taraf jaah hee rahatey hum log…your uncle slipped aur pairh mein mauch aa gaya hai…isiliye hum log aur jyaada door nahi gaye…

Arindam: - Hey, bhai Jisse, hum log Katao bhi jaayenge kya?

Jisse:- Katao mein bhi aisa hee hai…a valley full of ice, but it is too far from here, aur abhi aap ko allow bhi nahi karega, military waale…already it is 9.30 AM now.

Debrup: - Doctor uncle, will you go with us to that Hot Spring Water house.

Dr. Debashish: - Yes, yes, why not?

Shikha: - no, you will not go. Already you are injured. I can also see that dangerous bamboo pole, which you have to cross for reaching there. Stair cases are steep and slippery. Please don’t take any further risk.

Dr. Debashish: - Ok, Debrup, you people carry on. We will wait here inside the jeep.

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Debarjun: - Arrey, here, there are three houses. Where is the hot water spring?

Tea-Shop Owner: - babuji, woh 2nd walaa ghar ke andar jaaiye…aap ush paani mein bath bhi kar sakte hai…

Debarjun: - Ok, thanks.

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Arindam: - Wow, this is natural water. But, how it is so hot in this cold region, I really wonder. Maybe, there are some scientific reasons behind it, which we don’t know yet. I have also heard that in North India also, there are places, where pilgrims of Amarnath or Kedarnath or Vaishno Devi temple bath in the hot water springs.

Banhimay: - Just smell the water. It contains sulphur.

Arindam: - Oh! My god, I have allergy in sulphur. I will never dare to bath in this water.

Debrup: - But, you will be surprised to know that, these sulphur waters are used for Ayurvedic treatment. Look there, that dadu is bathing in the spring…dadu, how are you feeling bathing here.

Dadu: - I have a serious problem of back-ache and other muscle-strain related problems. The point where your Moov cream and other medicines fail to cure those pains, this sulphur waters really does the wonder.

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Banhimay: - Ei tomraa chaa khaabe? Ekhane kintu ekta chayer dokaan ache…

Ayandeep: - yes, of course…

Banhimay: - bhaiya…paanch chaaye banaayie…thoraa strong banaaiye gaa…
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Tea-Shop Owner: - lijiye saab, chaaye…

Debarjun: - Thanks bhaiya…

Arindam: - aaaah….the tea is really tasty. Bahut badiya banaya hai apne yeh chaaye…

Debrup: - par ish chaaye mein ek ajeeb sa smell hai…

Tea-Shop owner: - Chaaye mein joh smell aa raha hai naa saab, woh yaahan ke jersey gaaye ka doodh ka hai.

Ayandeep: - Oh! I have noticed that there is a forest at the backside. Look at the hilly range just adjacent to these houses, it is a forest. Bhaiya, issh jungle mein koi wild animal hai kya?

Arindam: - arrey nahi nahi…issh sardi ke mausam mein tiger cannot survive…there are no wild animals in this forest.

Tea-Shop owner: - nahi saab, yahaan issh jungle mein doh dangerous bhaloo hai...parshu ko hee aaya thaa idhaar…in search of foods. Ek murgaa utha ke le gayaa…

Debarjun: - Wow, that is very interesting. Are they white-colored polar bears?

Tea-Shop owner: - nahi nahi, ek dum original desi bhaloo hai…black color ka…but they are not man-eaters. Haan, aap ke saamne aa jayega toh, aap ko injured kar degaa…hum log usko aag ke mashaal se daraate hai…they are afraid of fire…

Banhimay: - hmm…dangerous ilaaka hai…accha yeh lo 15 bucks. Come on; let us go towards the jeep.

Debrup: - Arrey look there, a Japanese couple has come to visit this place.

Ayandeep: - How do you know, that they are Japanese?

Debrup: - Look at the Japanese hat, that the lady is wearing. Also, in her handbag, the word ‘Japan’ is printed. And above all, they look like Japanese only… he he he …

Arindam: - Ok, wait, let me confirm it. Hi, you people are coming from which country?

Male Japanese Tourist: - We are coming from Japan. Actually, this is my Indian friend who has invited me to tour Sikkim. This guy is from Gangtok only.

Indian friend: - Ya, that’s true. Actually, he is my colleague. I invited them to Sikkim, and she is her wife.

Banhimay: - So, do you like this place?

Female Japanese Tourist: - Yes, this is a very lovely place. If we get a chance, we will come here again in future.

Debrup: - Ok, just enjoy the tour. Bye bye.

Female Japanese Tourist: - Sayonara…

Arindam: - Sayonara??? What does that mean?

Female Japanese Tourist: - Sayonara means good bye, in Japanese.
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Jisse: - lijiye aa gaya lodge…aap log jaldi se aapna lunch kar lijiye...We will start for Gangtok at 1.30 PM.

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Arindam: - Aaah, don’t give me too much rice to eat. I am suffering from acidity now.

Chireen: - It is only because, you don’t drink too much water. Now eat it. You are too slow in eating foods.

Arindam: - hmm... You seem to have good knowledge about all these things. Have you ever gone to any school?

Chireen: - after class VIII, my parents stopped my education and anyway, what I will do with higher education?

Arindam: - that is your mindset. I cannot change that. After all, for managing a stationary shop, wine shop and the lodge, you don’t need more education. Knowledge of Class VIII is enough for that. But, I hope at least you will let your children to go for higher studies, whether it is a girl or a boy.

Chireen: - Really, I have never seen such a tourist in my life. You are so simple and straightforward at this stage because you are in college. But, you cannot remain like that for the whole life. Chaangh piyoge…I love to drink it.

Arindam: - Arrey, what is this?

Chireen: - This is a local hard drink of Sikkim. Anyway, Jisse is already calling everyone.

Arindam: - Thanks for your hospitality Chireen. Par mera yeh baath yaad rakhna… shaadi ke baad, jab tumhari bacche hogi…usko school jaroor bhejhna…ha ha ha …chalta hoon… Tata…bye bye…

Chireen: - Tum toh poora hee pagal ho… he he he … ok, jaroor school bhejungaa…Tata, bye bye…

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Ayandeep: - Really, Sain, you take too much time in eating foods. Tum khaana khaa rahate yaa, Chireen ke saath gappe maar rahe teh…Jisse was listening all your discussions with her. Khudh school mein class bunk karte teh, aur doosro ko lecture de rahe ho… ha ha ha …Jisse, now you can start the jeep.

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Banhimay: - Really, it was an amazing package tour altogether. We had lots of fun. Thanks to all four of you. You people were there, that is why; we never felt bored in the entire tour. What you say, Dr.Debashish?

Dr.Debashish:- Yes, I totally agree with you. But, we can keep in touch with each other in future also.

Arindam: - Yes, of course, why not? Orkut is there, naah…I will add all of you in my friend list.

Debrup: - Uff, babare babah…Sain and his Orkut account…it is a deadly account to visit…ha ha ha …

Banhimay: - Ok, sure, you can add me in Orkut. I have my account there.

Arindam: - Chalo Gangtok aa gaya… bye to all of you…and Jisse bhai… tumhara yeh deadly, adventurous driving hum logon ko bahut dino tak yaad rahega…Bye…

Debarjun: - Hmm… so we have ended our Sikkim Tour. Tomorrow, we will reach Siliguri and have to catch the train of Howrah from New Jalpaiguri station at 5.05 PM.

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