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RE: EBC - No Lukla flight in
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, Feb 17, 2013
The local camera shop guy just did EBC in November from Jiri to EBC and had x3 bad cases of altit...

RE: What are your favorite
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, Feb 4, 2013
After the Langtang trek in the 80s I got myself a Sizzling Steak in Kathmandu.I knew I would be s...

RE: Using Changi transit hotel before flight?
in Departure Lounge » Asia - South-East Asia Islands & Peninsula, Feb 1, 2013
Hello Yumseng
I had a good look at the map and as Geylang area is close to the airport and on th...

RE: Using Changi transit hotel before flight?
in Departure Lounge » Asia - South-East Asia Islands & Peninsula, Feb 1, 2013
Thanks YumSeng
If I stay in Singapore would I have to be back at the Airport 2 hours before fli...

Using Changi transit hotel before flight?
in Departure Lounge » Asia - South-East Asia Islands & Peninsula, Feb 1, 2013
I have a 17 hour stop over in Singapore on way to Nepal.Arrive 5.30pm and leave 11am next morning...

RE: Jiri - Three Passes - Shivalaya
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, Jan 28, 2013
Great report Liam
After reading your pack list ,I will have to try to cut down on my gadget luxu...

RE: Holi Festival
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, Jan 28, 2013
I will be in Kathmandu for Holi after doing the EBC trek.I plan on getting a cheap white top and ...

Everest Base Camp Trek (Best Tip)
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, Jan 9, 2013
For those considering the EBC trek my first tip is BUY the Trekking In The Everest Region by Jami...

RE: Australian Travel Insurance for Everest Base Camp Trek
in The Lobby » Trekking & Mountaineering, Jan 24, 2013
I am using the insurance which comes when I use my ANZ platinum card to buy my air ticket.They ar...

Everest Base Camp Trek (Chiropractor)
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, Jan 10, 2013
Everest Base Camp Trek (Chiropractor)
While I'm physically preparing for my March trek to Everes...

RE: Everest Base Camp Trek with group
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, Jan 10, 2013
Groups have the same good points as Tom and Robs bad points.Everything laid on and organized with...

RE: Everest Base Camp?
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, Feb 2, 2013
rdccomments
That is helpful info.It would be a bonus to find a good guide who is from the Evere...

Re: Nepal and Everest Base Camp in February
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, Feb 3, 2013
Some good info here regarding temperature Feb -March.Im going first week in March and will hire a...