How i Survived Death by Inches.

On September 8, 2025, as the Gen-Z revolution erupted in Nepal, I set out for Mount Makalu Base Camp, blissfully unaware of the chaos about to unfold. The fiery spirit of the youth, initially a spark of hope, ignited into a wildfire of violence and vandalism. Landing at Tumlingtar Airport, I was hit with gut-wrenching news: police had gunned down students, and by evening, 19 young lives were snuffed out. The nation spiraled into madness—curfews clamped down on cities, airports shut, and the homes of political leaders became infernos, with cash and gold melting in the flames.

Stranded, we scrapped our trek and chose a perilous escape via an ancient trade route from eastern Tibet to Nepal, through Udaypur and Khurkot. The decision was a descent into a nightmare. At 4,800 meters, we were swallowed by a dense, freezing forest, lost in a relentless downpour. Survival hung by a thread. Cold gnawed at our bones, and hope flickered like a dying ember. Following a raging river, we prayed its calming rapids would lead to salvation.

Exhausted, we stumbled upon an abandoned sheep shelter. With a stone, we smashed the lock and huddled inside, desperate for warmth. The sodden wood refused to burn, so we fed the fire with our socks, plastic gear—anything that could spark. For two grueling days, we battled hunger, sleeplessness, and the suffocating fear of death. Those 48 hours were a blur of raw, primal struggle—keeping the fire alive or pushing downstream, our only obsessions. Words can’t capture the terror of those endless nights.

By some miracle, smoke from our desperate fire caught the eye of an Armed Police Force barracks. They pulled us from the jaws of the wilderness and brought us to Dhankuta Hile. Warmth, food, and safety felt like a dream after the ordeal. Eventually, they sent us home. My body still trembles as I write this, the trauma etched deep, but I’m clawing my way back to normal. Alive, against all odds, I cheated death by inches. Thank God for every breath.

Things i will Always Remember before going on a Trek.

1. Always Use a Local Guide / Porter who knows the Area 100% .
2. Carry proper Snacks
3. Carry Extra paper and Plastics that are flammable .
4. Carry some Fuel
5. Stop walking after 4 PM , whatever happens

Plan Properly and Stay Safe .