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RE: walking the Kathmandu Valley

by WILLEMSPIE 17 April 2012

Sankhu is also an interesting village, with a temple on the hillside.
Re: 6 days in KTM

by scoodly 23 February 2012

Hello There is lots to keep you occupied in KTM and the valley if you like religious sites, architecture and ancient towns but you also…
RE: Hiking in Kathmandu Valley

by WILLEMSPIE 13 February 2012

Kathmandu valley is safe. Especially if you compare it to many other cities of that size and poverty around the world. It's probably safer…
Re: Any suggestions?

by scoodly 08 February 2012

Hi The World Heritage sites are the obvious starting points in KTM and the valley: Durbar Squares in KTM, Patan and Bhaktapur. The first…
RE: 2 week trip to Nepal in October 2012 - itinerary suggestions?

by scoodly 18 January 2012

Hi Case Starting with Tibet, a standard tour (joining unknown others) take 7/8 days, leaving on a Tuesday and Saturday is the cheapest…
RE: Places to go

by scoodly 17 January 2012

Hi A week is enough time to see lots of places in Nepal depending on your interests. The main sights in KTM and the valley are a starting…
RE: Nagarkot or Dhulikel

by WILLEMSPIE 15 January 2012

Dhulikhel is a small town with an interesting historic center. Nagarkot is a rather horrible set of hotels. The best thing about Nagarkot…
RE: Nepal - How long is enough?

by scoodly 12 January 2012

Hi It's not a silly question but still a difficult one to answer; how long for KTM and the valley will depend on your interests and trave…
RE: Kathmandu hotels and Day trips

by scoodly 08 January 2012

Hi I agree with la_vache if you want to see Everest without trekking is to take the mountain flight. View points such as Nagarkot and…
RE: Speedy Nepal Trek

by scoodly 26 December 2011

Hi Kyle Other locations in the valley are accessed by road - it's not that big and TIA is the only airport. How far away from KTM do…
RE: Independent travel in Nepal in January: Questions

by scoodly 09 December 2011

Hi If the sleeping bag will not be needed elsewhere you could hire one in KTM or Pokhara for about $1 per day (plus possible cleaning…
RE: Two weeks in Nepal - your suggestions - best 'must see, must do' places?

by scoodly 01 December 2011

Hello Some suggestions for less visited places: Bardia national park in western Nepal which you could go to first but leaves a long…
RE: Itinerary

by scoodly 31 October 2011

Hi incantesimo For Nepal, I agree with GypsyGirl2 - Bhaktapur is a wonderful place and well worth staying for a night or possibly two…
RE: 4 days in Nepal

by scoodly 05 October 2011

Hi Near Manakamana is Gorkha which is worth an overnight stay. Back in the valley consider Godavari on the rim giving opportunities for…
RE: Some questions for AC and more Nepal itinerary on September

by scoodly 06 September 2011

Hello There are quite a few options to spend a night in the valley or up on the rim: Bhaktapur is good choice; it's easy to get to, more…
Re: 5 days in and around Kathmandu

by onenepali 16 August 2011

Hello !!! Already so much useful information posted there. I suggest to when you wish to do short hiking in around Kathmandu valley then…
RE: 5 days in and around Kathmandu

by scoodly 15 August 2011

Hello Lots of good suggestions above. In addition to the sights mentioned by Rob, if you like temples and old towns consider: Hindu…
RE: Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek October

by scoodly 11 July 2011

Hi Grace There's lots to see in Nepal. The World heritage sights in KTM and the valley are good to see but there are other places that…
RE: Short trip to Nepal with kids

by scoodly 11 June 2011

Hello lalala 1. your plan sounds sensible - not trying to fit too many things into a day or travel long distances; there are lots of…
RE: Pokhara - Flight or Bus

by scoodly 01 June 2011

Hello The tourist buses are scheduled to take 7 hours; depart 7.30, arrrive 2.30. They stop for lunch which is often included in the…
RE: Not a Trekker

by scoodly 22 May 2011

Hello Starting with the leeches; they were not a problem for me in KTM and the valley August and September. I didn't see a single one,…
RE: Seek Advice; Kathmandu Nov 11-17th

by scoodly 16 May 2011

Hello Melanie The World heirtage sights (Durbar squares in KTM, Patan and Bhaktapur, religious sites of Swayambunath, Pashupatinath and…
RE: 3 Weeks Nepal Itinerary

by scoodly 06 March 2011

Hello It's a good itinerary with flexibility if things go wrong (e.g. transport delaysant to stay longer) or go well (e.g. you really…
RE: 3 Days in Nepal - What would your itinerary be?

by scoodly 12 February 2011

Agree with Rob and la_vache; plenty to do in the KTM and the valley and travel elsewhere is time consuming (even flying, taking into account…
Re: Nepal first time

by scoodly 08 December 2010

Hello tokyojoe Given some of the replies so far it might be worth reading post [152|http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/thread.jspa?thr…