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  1. wadowada avatar

    RE: Cycling through Iran in August: feasible?

    by wadowada 18 December 2011

    Hey I will be on this route on those times. I will start Eskişehir in Turkey. We will try to go to Kathmandu at the end. Did you overcome…

  2. destinationnp avatar

    RE: Trekking partner wanted.....

    by destinationnp 18 December 2011

    HI Mustang is restricted area you won't allow to go there without restricted area permit.. for which you have to have pax minimum..…

  3. edcutesteng avatar

    Great trekking company run by a local people - highly recommended

    by edcutesteng 18 December 2011

    We absolutely loved our trip to Nepal; trekking in Upper Mustang and the lower part of the Annapurna Track followed by a few days in Pokhara…

  4. Petrus avatar

    RE: What to pack for ABC and Chitwan Park (3 weeks)

    by Petrus 18 December 2011

    As Canadians you will find the temperatures warm. It never gets below freezing in Kathmandu, days around +15-20C even in January, in Chitwan…

  5. into-thin-air avatar

    RE: What can be done to impove situation with flights to/from Lukla?

    by into-thin-air 18 December 2011

    Lots on interesting comments and ideas posted above and difficult to think of a solution that would completely alleviate the problem –…

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    RE: Trekking Annapurna Sanctuary Solo, wise or not?

    by into-thin-air 18 December 2011

    Good Info above, Personally, I also don’t think it is the greatest idea to trek alone, just from a safety point of view as if illness…

  7. Captain_Courageous avatar

    Re: Shoes

    by Captain_Courageous 18 December 2011

    Alicelooking - go to places like [Kathmandu |http://www.kathmandu.com.au/?gclid=COypl-iii60CFWZNpgodWh2NlA] and [Snowgum |http://www.snow…

  8. mamade avatar

    Re: What to pack for ABC and Chitwan Park (3 weeks)

    by mamade 18 December 2011

    Just quickly going through your list with my three trips in mind... yes Kathmandu and ABC will be cold at that time of the year (mornings…

  9. Smoothadventures avatar

    RE: Last 2 days in Nepal

    by Smoothadventures 18 December 2011

    We had a inspection tour of Dwarika's earlier this year, very nice indeed. The room that impressed me the most was the Junior suite, there…

  10. tamanghimal avatar

    RE: Visit Himalaya Treks Pvt.Ltd

    by tamanghimal 18 December 2011

    Hello, Namaste and greeting from Nepal!!!!!! It’s me Himal Tamang from Kathmandu Nepal (Visit Himalaya treks Pvt.Ltd) We are Nepal base…

  11. Smoothadventures avatar

    RE: Do NOT book with Eco-Friendly Treks & Expedition

    by Smoothadventures 18 December 2011

    "HalloK" Let you instinct be your guide. There are so many agents in Kathmandu you can freely walk the streets and when you find one…

  12. Dale164 avatar

    RE: Shoes

    by Dale164 18 December 2011

    I wear a pair of Garmont Eclipse III hiking shoes which have a waterproof Goretex lining. The brand is irrelevant, just try on as many…

  13. LessIsMore avatar

    What to pack for ABC and Chitwan Park (3 weeks)

    by LessIsMore 18 December 2011

    Hi there, Need some help - the hubby and I are going to Nepal for our honeymoon in just over a week now. We plan to go to Annapurna…

  14. into-thin-air avatar

    RE: Winter trekking Kyangin Gompa and Laurabina Pass

    by into-thin-air 17 December 2011

    Lots of interesting info already posted on here and only a few snippets to add. Langtang is my favourite trekking region, I have trekked…

  15. rosemaryheller avatar

    Re: Boarder crossings - Nepal/ West Bengal (India)

    by rosemaryheller 17 December 2011

    Thanks, Zoltan for your information regarding crossing the border from Nepal to India. I believe that the flight that you took from Kathmand…

  16. TonV avatar

    Travel companions for Tibet may-june 2012

    by TonV 17 December 2011

    Hi there, I'm visiting Yunnan in May 2012 and I'm planning to travel overland from *Shangri-la* to *Lhasa*, then on to *Mt. Kailash* to…

  17. woodyuk avatar

    RE: Flying into Delhi then off hiking

    by woodyuk 17 December 2011

    Hi Thanks for all the replies .. @Rob - Thanks for the great desription and letting me know about the 60 day rule.. I was not aware…

  18. into-thin-air avatar

    RE: Flying into Delhi then off hiking

    by into-thin-air 17 December 2011

    Difficult questions !! If it were me then I would probably overland one way and fly the other as apart from the problems you have identifie…

  19. HimalayanUlrike avatar

    RE: Flying into Delhi then off hiking

    by HimalayanUlrike 17 December 2011

    1. Flying to Kathmandu is the best way to get from Delhi to Nepal. 2. Pokhara for hikes in the Annapurna region 3. There are many differen…

  20. Petrus avatar

    RE: changing currency

    by Petrus 17 December 2011

    I am 101% old school: I bring only cash, and enough of it! I exchange in Kathmandu before the trek to last for the whole time with maybe…

  21. vistet avatar

    RE: Malaria

    by vistet 17 December 2011

    *"All of India except for areas with altitudes above 2000 m have moderate risk of malaria."* In practical terms a lot lower : the chances…

  22. kucinta avatar

    RE: Bed bugs Hotel Marco Polo Guest house Kathmandu

    by kucinta 17 December 2011

    I was in MarcoPoloGH,I checked 2 rooms,I smelled pesticides in air,I did not venture any further

  23. guideupendra avatar

    RE: changing currency

    by guideupendra 17 December 2011

    Yes, poor rates but possible to change! It will be better if you take required amount from Kathmandu!

  24. HalloK avatar

    RE: Do NOT book with Eco-Friendly Treks & Expedition

    by HalloK 17 December 2011

    I just have arranged something with this company, but didn't pay, I have said them I pay cash by arrival because of this reason. I arrive…

  25. taghairm avatar

    Re: changing currency

    by taghairm 16 December 2011

    Hi Babine We always carry TCs, some $US cash, and enough rupees for the trek. We were very glad of the TCs when all the ATMs went offlin…

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