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RE: mailng prescription medication to nepal from USA
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I agree with Petrus' comments - although a few years ago I did have a prescription sent to me as ...
RE: Annapurna Circuit - crossing Thorung La
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I have stayed at High Camp once in the 5 times I have crossed the Thorong La - but we did not ski...
RE: Getting to Nepal from South East Asia
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Dragonair (a code share partner of Cathay Pacific) flies from Hongkong to Kathmandu. It's also p...
RE: Everest Base Camp trek
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Good info above - but just to clarify - each person in your group will require a National Park Pe...
RE: buying a sleeping bag for EBC in KTM?
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I have personally purchased two custom made bags in Thamel 90% down/10% feather with good outersh...
RE: sleeping mats??
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Only once in 15 years have I encountered bed bugs at a lodge in Nepal and that was 10 years ago -...
RE: Chhukhung/Ama Dablam BC as alternative to EBC and ABC
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The Imja Valley up to Chhukhung is very spectacular and there are some interesting ridge scramble...
RE: Confirmation that you can get a Chinese visa from Kathmandu, Nepal
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This is interesting to hear but people should still be aware that rules at the Chinese Embassy ch...
RE: KTM -Nagarkot - Bhaktapur - KTM question
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Most people choose to take a bus or car to Nagarkot and begin the walk there down the long ridge ...
RE: Kathmandu - Besisahar
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The quickest way to BesiSahar is to rent a car & driver - You can do the drive in about 5 hours -...
RE: ATM reliability for USD
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Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but you cannot get US dollars from an ATM anywhere in Nepal. ...
RE: Chisopani
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You can actually go up to Chisopani by motor bike now if you are adventurous - but I don't think...
RE: When to go - weighing the pros and cons for Annapurna Sanctuary
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The haze during this past spring (late February through mid-May was particularly bad because ther...
RE: Booking flight in advance from Jomson needed?
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Layers are the secret to be prepared for any weather - much better than one heavier outer jacket...
RE: internet/email on the Annapurna circuit
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The road has taken out sections of the "old" trail in places - but often there are alternatives.....
RE: Trekking companies in Pokhara
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BTW I meant to mention that the trailhead for the Annapurna Circuit is actually between Kathmandu...
RE: Langtang Trek - Red Tape
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National Park permit is 1000 NPR. Trek Information Management System permit (TIMS) Is free if yo...
RE: Trekking companies in Pokhara
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Poster #1 is correct if your definition of a Guide is simply someone to show you the way - or a P...
RE: election of trekking agency
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The Trekking Agents Association of Nepal has become a very political body and in the recent past ...
RE: 8-day Langtang trek cost
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My personal feeling is that Hotels and Lodges do a good job for their clients in terms of accommo...
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