We have heard more than once that unplanned trips hold the best memories, and it became the exact case for this couple. Sometimes the best plans are the ones you never make, just ask Shreya and Rohan (names changed for privacy), who decided they needed a break from the hectic work week, and decided to escape the town off to green, almost on a whim. What started as an impulsive Friday evening idea quickly turned into the most memorable trip of their lives.
Emotionally Impulsive Friday
It was a regular Friday. Work, meetings, lunch, traffic, and the same. Stuck in the traffic jam at Thapathali, scrolling through Instagram sitting on the backseat of motorcycle, Shreya decided she needed a break. The voice coming out of her heart instantly converted into the audio and reached the ears of Rohan “Let’s just go somewhere. I had a hectic week.”
Then there itself became a plan. Rohan parked his motorcycle at his friend’s house in Baneshwor. By then Shreya had sorted flight tickets by then, thanks to eSewa. The couple boarded the last flight to Pokhara. No packed bags. No hotel reservations. No detailed itinerary. No belongings. No cash/ATM Card. Without anything but only a phone in their hand. They had no idea where they’d stay, what they’d eat, or what they’d do once they got there but somehow, it felt right.
In Pokhara, What Now?
Upon arrival in Pokhara, the couple found themselves sitting at the airport at 9 PM, clocked hit 10 PM collecting luggage, and waiting for a taxi. Taxi at the stand but without a destination. The couple are still without a hotel. But with eSewa again saving the day, they quickly booked a cozy lakeside resort, thankfully with a last-minute discount. Tired but thrilled, they reached the hotel and fell asleep to the sound of Phewa Lake’s gentle breeze.
The true adventure began the next day with unfolding magic in the unplanned moments. The couple brought clothes from a fancy store and toiletries from the convenience store located at the Lakeside. Over the next three days, they explored Pokhara like carefree wanderers. Boating on Phewa Lake, sipping coffee at hidden cafés, watching the sunrise from Sarangkot, and taking spontaneous walks through the streets of Lakeside.
Trip Talks Take
“We didn’t have a checklist or fixed timings, but the most we were worried about was neither of us had any cash, nor carried an ATM with us” Shreya recalls. “And that did not matter, almost everything was covered by digital payments, I never imagined even the small independent vendors had eSewa.”
What could have been a logistical disaster turned out to be a dream vacation, full of laughter, unexpected kindness, and the story that the couple is going to tell everyone for the rest of their lives about their best vacation ever.
“Sometimes we overthink everything. But that weekend, we just let go, and it was beautiful,” says Rohan. “We realized that happiness doesn’t always need a perfect plan.”
What We Haven’t Learn?
The story of Shreya and Rohan is a reminder that travel isn’t always about luxury or precision. It’s about the people who share journeys, moments we live, the mishaps we go through, and the memories we make along the way.
Whether you’re planning a once-in-a-lifetime honeymoon or simply craving a break from the everyday routine, there’s no rulebook you have to follow. Sometimes, it’s okay to ditch the checklist and put yourself first, because it’s not always about the plans or the places; it’s about the people and the moments you share.
With a little trust, a lot of love, and maybe a helping hand from an app like eSewa, your most memorable trip might just begin on an unplanned Friday evening.