Even it it was possible to get permission to walk from Kathmandu to Lhasa, it's 950 km and crosses 5 passes - 2 of them above 5000 m - it...
stilltrekkin
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Humanitarian Service volunteer and Project Manager in Nepal under the auspices of Medical Mercy Canada Society. I work as a group leader to raise funds for school and orphanage projects. Have worked and lived in Nepal much of the time since 1995. Canadian Representative of the International Porter Protection Group. Advisor to Porters Progress Nepal. I also teach English and Mountain First Aid to Trekking Guides. Currently (2009) our projects are supporting schools in the Tipling area (northern Dhading District) at the foot of the Ganesh Himal range and a Family & Community Health Education project in southwestern sector of Dhading Dsitrict. Teacher training & women’s literacy, family health & nutrition are also part of our program along with support of the READ Nepal Leper Clinic in Kathmandu. Our Projects are supported by individual donors in Germany, Denmark, USA and Canada plus a Nepali NGO, Ecological Protection Forum, part of Ecological Treks & Tours (P) Ltd. Thamel, Kathmandu.Recent activity
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Trekking from Kathmandu to Lhasa in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Teahouse Prices - Per Person or Room? in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
Be aware also that it is almost impossible for Guide Books to keep up with the rising rates - particularly in meal costs. Room rates have...
about 14 hours ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Easiest trek in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
Unlikely you can rent them but there are lots for sale in Kathmandu. Most of them are "copies" of authentic brands and a little heavier...
17 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Safety of a male trekking alone in the Langtang region of Nepal? in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
I'm a little surprised by some of the comments here. As Poster #8 points out the recommended safety standard for wilderness travel is...
17 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Kathmandu to Tansen microbus? in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
Emma, If you are staying in the Thamel area you can drop into any of the trek/tour companies or travel agencies with your question re...
28 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called trekking in himalayas in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
Tom, you have already gotten lots of good advice. My only concern would be your own admission as to no experience whatsoever with mountain...
about 1 month ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Another Nepal visa question in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
SlowbutSure's information is correct - Sorry, NepalGuide, but you are misinformed. I have had the personal experience, too, and although...
about 1 month ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Love Volunteers Nepal Monastery in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
Interesting discussion. I, too, had a look at the website and actually thought it was quite well done. There is a FAQ question and...
about 1 month ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Kathmandu in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
Given the very short time you will be in Nepal, I recommend that you plan very carefully so that you can make the best use of your time....
about 1 month ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called NEPAL: GHANDRUK VILLAGE in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
Posters #1 and 2 are correct but it's a shame to spend only one night in Ghandruk. It's and interesting village and great views. If you...
4 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called TIMS, ACAP and Porter / Guide - Annapurna Sanctuary in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
If you have no intention of hiring your Guide/Porter from an agency in Kathmandu or Pokhara, it certainly would not be fair to ask them to...
4 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Transportation from Sanauli to Royal Chitwan in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
Sinauli sits almost on the border of India and Nepal - you can actually take a rickshaw to the border crossing. Once on the Nepal side of...
4 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called self drive car rental in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
When I first arrived in Nepal sixteen years ago, there was one agency who would rent to resident ex-pats, but not tourists. Haven't heard...
4 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Nepal in Dec in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
Mountain sightseeing flights are always in the morning as winds are more favorable. In the winter, because of early morning fog in the...
4 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Kathmandu - Mt Kailash - Lhasa Overland in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
The quote that you receive from an agent for the trip will include the vehicle cost. You cannot make that arrangement yourself separately....
4 months ago
- Email Address stilltrekkin@hotmail.com
- Country Canada
- Website http://medicalmercycanada.org
- Languages English, some French and Nepali
- Favourite Places On the side of any mountain under a blue sky with puffy clouds and surrounded by wild flowers!
- Interests the great outdoors! music, choral singing, readimg, photograpjy
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