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Alone to the Top: A stupid but challenging Night Hike in my sophomore year

I live in Dharan, which is a half hour drive from its nearest city in the Terai region. The hilly region of Nepal starts from here. One of the highlights of this city is a place called "Chinde Dada," which is famous for the scenic views from the top of the hill. As soon as you reach the top of Chinde Dada, the entire city of Dharan can be seen at its feet. Along with Dharan, you can also see Tarhara and Itahari. The view extends to infinity, especially if you visit at night. The lights of every house in the city can be seen as a masterpiece, like someone planted fireflies instead of rice in a never-ending long field. To reach Chinde Dada, you must first cross the city area. It takes about one and a half hours to walk through the city. After crossing the city, you must walk for about 45 minutes in the jungle, up the hill. Houses will start to appear, and following the road for an additional 30 to 45 minutes will lead you to the top, if you are a fast walker. In total, it tak...