Thanks guys for the suggestions!

I am taking the temp passport route as a solution. 
Only when you apply for a MRP, you have the option of applying for a temp passport with a validity period of a year.
I was told by the embassy that it takes a week or a two get the temp one, which works for me.
Also there is an option of getting travel document valid for 3 months.

Of all, getting A4 paper for passport application sucks big time..not readily available :(

Cheers!! and hope Nepal wins tomorrow!