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  1. RE: India Nepal Tibet China....!
    in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, 04-Feb-2010
    Jess unless there has been a very, very recent change in the rules, anyone crossing the border fr...

  2. RE: Independent trekkers punished starting March 15:th
    in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, 04-Feb-2010
    The only areas where TiMS permits have not been required since their inception has been areas suc...

  3. RE: female trek solo with guide/porter or group?
    in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, 04-Feb-2010
    Hi There - you have a wealth of advice and opinions in these replies. I am also an Alberta "gran...

  4. RE: 5 TIPS for drinking water in Nepal whilst trekking
    in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, 04-Feb-2010
    Good advice above. Just a couple of additional tips (1) Dawn mentioned using Rehydration Salts -...

  5. RE: Favorite Nepali Villages
    in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, 11-Jan-2010
    Daman is a lo-o-oo-ng way of the road to Pokhara but Bandipur and Gorkha are convenient stops. T...

  6. RE: Mustang (Nepal) l in September
    in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, 11-Jan-2010
    With the prices you have quoted, I'm wondering if you realize that the Restricted Area permit req...

  7. RE: My brother has gone missing whilst trekking in Nepal
    in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, 10-Jan-2010
    When I was trekking in the Everest area in November, we stayed in several lodges still displaying...

  8. RE: Any meditation retreat in Nepal you can recommend?
    in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, 10-Jan-2010
    Any live in programs that I am familiar with will include accommodations and meals - $5.00 is jus...

  9. RE: 7 days tour package in Nepal
    in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, 10-Jan-2010
    Poster #1 has listed some good ideas for you. Since your time is short, if you do decide to take...

  10. RE: Trekking Nepal in beginning of march - most beautiful, least coldest
    in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, 10-Jan-2010
    Neither EBC or Chola Pass or the Thorong La (pass) on the Annapurna Circuit are going to keep you...

  11. RE: Nepal very changed???
    in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, 27-Dec-2009
    Good summary by Poster #3 that reflects much of my own experience over the past 15 years. Expans...

  12. RE: Itinerary Advice/Comments Wanted
    in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, 20-Dec-2009
    No grass is going to grow under your feet!!! If you have some flexibility in the number of days ...

  13. RE: Annapurna Circuit Trek - Fitness levels required
    in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, 20-Dec-2009
    Good advice above. However, you would be wise to take a little extra money along. Prices in Nep...

  14. Re: Pokhara or Kathmandu??
    in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, 20-Dec-2009
    If you do happen to be in Kathmandu for Christmas Day, "Mike's Breakfast" in Naxal area and North...

  15. RE: mailng prescription medication to nepal from USA
    in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, 22-Oct-2009
    I agree with Petrus' comments - although a few years ago I did have a prescription sent to me as ...

  16. RE: Annapurna Circuit - crossing Thorung La
    in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, 22-Oct-2009
    I have stayed at High Camp once in the 5 times I have crossed the Thorong La - but we did not ski...

  17. RE: Getting to Nepal from South East Asia
    in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, 04-Oct-2009
    Dragonair (a code share partner of Cathay Pacific) flies from Hongkong to Kathmandu. It's also p...

  18. RE: Everest Base Camp trek
    in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, 01-Oct-2009
    Good info above - but just to clarify - each person in your group will require a National Park Pe...

  19. RE: buying a sleeping bag for EBC in KTM?
    in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, 01-Oct-2009
    I have personally purchased two custom made bags in Thamel 90% down/10% feather with good outersh...