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I do not recommend eating raw veggies or salads on a trek unless you peel the veggies or you trust the tea house that the veggies have been...

Bryan, send me a private message by clicking on my name to the left of this message, and I'll recommend a great local company that has...

royden you've done your homework and you've ask some great questions. I have always hired my guides, guide/porters, or porters from a...

If you send me a private message by clicking on my name to the left of this message, I'll recommend a good local company to help organize...

You don't need a guide to get around, but I would not recommend traveling solo. For instance, when I did the Langtang/Gosiankund/Helambu...

Mick, send us a post following your trip to let us know about your experience.

Kate, if you send me a private message by clicking on my name to the left of this message, I can refer you to a reputable trekking company...

I have flown on Nepal Airlines twice round trip between BKK & KTM in the mid 2000's and I never had any significant problems. One flight...

Many Nepal guide books are oriented towards trekking. Two that aren't that I recommend include:...

I would start your trek as early in May as possible. The weather in late May can be fickle. ...

Linda, I agree with locknuts advice, leave the small kettle at home. Usually, there is not power in the rooms and there are limited...

kalki, yes it's amazing that you find what you think it an isolated location to do your business. You look around and no one is around so...

Jnanamargi if you send me a private message by clicking on my name to the left of this message, I'll give you a couple of legit guide...

I agree; incredible pic from a plane! The window must have been very new - not scratched. I'm also interested in the camera/lens/ and...

Zenit, for the trek, figure $25 USD/day for a guide (which you all would pay for), $20 USD/day for a guide/porter (will carry up to 15 kgs;...