Pandavas Visit Subahu and Enter the Himalayas
Having resolved their course, the Pandavas arrive at the prosperous kingdom of Subahu, lord of the kunindas. They are welcomed, hosted, and then — leaving their servants and retinue behind — they set out on foot toward the Himalayas, driven by the single hope of seeing Arjuna.
Vaishampayana said: Having conversed happily in this fashion, the Pandavas saw the extensive region of Subahu — prosperous with many elephants and horses, infested with kiratas and tanganas, full of hundreds of kunindas. This Himalayan region was frequented by the gods and held many extraordinary things.
Subahu, lord of the kunindas, saw them approaching and was extremely delighted. He met them at the frontiers and welcomed them with homage. The Pandavas dwelt there happily for some time, hosted by the mountain king.
When the sun was clear, they prepared to leave for the Himalaya mountains. The servants — Indrasena being the foremost — the superintendents of the kitchen, the cooks, and all of Draupadi's retinue were entrusted by the maharathas (great warriors) to Subahu, the lord of the kunindas.
Then the Pandavas, the immensely valorous descendants of the Kuru lineage, slowly left that region on foot, together with Krishna. They were extremely happy at the prospect of seeing Dhananjaya (Arjuna, the winner of wealth).
The chariots were gone. The servants were left behind. There was only the mountain ahead, and the five brothers walking beside Draupadi, carrying nothing but the hope of reunion. Aranyaka Parva, Chapter 438