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Helambu Circuit : Route planning

by mansehra 16 April 2012

Advice please on this route which seems to follow main trail, how long will it take, where are the overnight stops and are there plenty…
RE: trekking in himalayas

by scoodly 06 January 2012

Hi Tom For details of lodges on the trails, the maps I have linked to are a starting point; the places marked with an 'L' have a lodges…
Re: Helambu Circuit ＜5days＞

by scoodly 14 December 2011

Hi I have trekked the Helambu circuit a couple of times but starting from Sundarijal. I haven't trekked in the valley so don't know the…
RE: Is nepal safe for an 18 year old british girl to travel in?

by everestc 11 December 2011

Pretty safe. Nothing to worry about. If guys give you a flirting Hi then give them back a sweet Hi. If you go somewhere further from…
RE: Langtang-Gusaikunda-Helambu advice

by scoodly 12 September 2011

Hello Sassi For the porter/guide I would suggest hiring in KTM from an agency so you will be able to give your insurance details to the…
Re: relax in nepal: looking for nice bungalows/guesthouse

by bee049 05 September 2011

For relaxing i would chose the new KAKANI MOUNTAIN VIEW hotel. It's got different rooms to different prices, it's very clean, the food…
Re: Opinions on Helambu Trek?

by travelgreen 01 September 2011

Helambu area is special for it still retains traditional Tibetan Buddhist practices in spite of being so close from Kathmandu. This is…
RE: 5 days in and around Kathmandu

by guideupendra 16 August 2011

Lots of useful information already posted. Here is my idea: Places to visit (Although mentioned some of them previously too): 01, Mountain…
RE: Nepal driving times

by John555 13 August 2011

Been to thes places but it is from memory. Daman-Sauraha 5 hours Sauraha-Pokhara 5 hours Daman-Pokhara 6 hours Pokhara-Jomosom Not cont…
RE: Places to donate?

by scoodly 28 June 2011

The OP is attempting to find the best way to make a generous donation to an organisation or group of people who will benefit from an act…
Early monsoon Langtang Ganja La crossing report

by waspy1 07 June 2011

Following an original request for information on this thread: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/thread.jspa?threadID=2057656&messageID=…
RE: Can you please help me with my itineary

by guideupendra 01 June 2011

In Kathmandu I suggest you to make only 2 days. In 2 days you can explore most of the important things. In 2 days you can see Swyambhunath,…
Re: What to do??

by pristinetrekking 18 May 2011

Hi There are lot of places to see in Kathmandu periphery . If you feel boring with dirt of kathmandu better to go Jiri , Nagarkot , Bhakt…
Re: Annapurna Circuit in August?

by scoodly 07 April 2011

Hello etkevin I covered similar ground to Mr Smith (Syabrubesi - Langtang - Gosainkund - Helambu eastern leg) but starting mid-August…
RE: Permits, TIMS

by Vaclav 28 March 2011

Hi, Last November the bus was still ending at Thimbu - the road got high above Kakani but it is used just by motorbikes as there are still…
Re: trek suggestions

by travelgreen 25 March 2011

Hi there ! You have few options available to trek within 5 -10 days. Ghorepani - Poon Hill Trek : This is one of the famous trek t…
Hello all, We are planning a trek to Langtang next fall. We went to Khumbu

by Trekking_Caneton 21 March 2011

Hello all, We are planning a trek to Langtang next fall. We went to Khumbu three years ago and now want to explore another region of…
Re: Kathmandu to India starting March 15th

by bee049 12 March 2011

Hello and Namaste! More than 20 trips to Nepal and many to India too: so this is the help i can give you: GANESH TAMANG for sightseein…
RE: picturesque hikes in kathmandu valley ?

by guideupendra 07 March 2011

You can try some routes around Sundarijal, Kakani (Hi Hill). They are beautiful, gives you rural experience, have some beautiful forests…
Re: Trek Gosaikunda Lake

by scoodly 18 February 2011

Hello mk The trek to Gosainkund can be done either way; from Dhunche through Helambu (to Sunderijal or Malemchi Pul) or from Helambu.…
RE: short trip in Kathmandu

by travelgreen 01 February 2011

Hi there ! Drive to Nagarkot. You can tour Bhaktapur since it comes on the way. You can do a evening walk to the tower from your accommod…
RE: Questions about trekking and tour company

by travelgreen 27 January 2011

Your tour plan sounds great. I think the Intrepid is international company. They work with some of the reputed local company. So it must…
RE: Langtang and Helambu trek

by scoodly 17 January 2011

Hi Alina April is still a good time to trek but there is more rain and the visibility is not as clear and crisp; it gets hazy in the…
RE: Nepal Rain in August

by scoodly 29 November 2010

Hello Chris You don't mention if you are going trekking but if you are my experience might help: I trekked Langtang/Gosainkund/Helambu…
Himalayan Views from Kathmandu Valley

by jody_buffy 04 October 2010

Greetings! I will be stopping over in Kathmandu for only a few days In late November. Since I will be unable to participate in the tradi…