23 Indonesian trekkers were rescued from Tillicho Lake 4919m
Annapurna trekking is one of the beautiful trekking in the world. Classic Annapurna circuit trekking starts from Besishar and end in Pokhara via Throng La pass 5416m. The worlds highest lake Tilicho (4919m) is just couple of days side trek from Annapurna classic route. The trail separates from Manang village 3440m before crossing the Throng La. Tilicho trek is considered challenging trek as the trail is rough and there are not enough lodges for food and sleep. When the weather is bad, this trek could be life challenging.
This week, the weather was suddenly changed with strong wind and heavy snow fall. There were 23 Indonesian trekkers to the lake area on Tuesday. As per news agency, they hold a night burning the firewood at a shelter nearby Lake. All 23 Indonesian trekkers were rescued from Tillicho Lake 4919m. They were Heli rescued to Pokhara on Wednesday. All trekkers are safe and their assistance are returning to Kathmandu by overland. They lost their trails after a heavy snowfall and were very much worried and inform to Police for help.
Frog worship in Kathmandu
Nepal is rich in its live culture and traditions. The richness of the culture represents the prosperity of the people in the society. Kathmandu is very rich in its culture and tradition. The farmer in Kathmandu worship Frog as a GOD. The tradition, which is called ‘Byanja Naka: Banegu’ in Newari, is a part of the belief that frogs are perceived god of nature and messenger of the god of rain and will help bring rain and good harvest. Frogs are also believed to help in protecting farmers’ crops by devouring harmful insects. Frog Worshiping festival in Kathmandu falls in a full moon day in July.
On that day, the farmer goes down to their green rice field and offer delicacies to the frog, boiled rice, 9 different types vegetable. This is also an excuse of an unknowing hurt to the frog while working in the field.