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RE: Which one the best trekkng agency in Nepal?
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, May 25, 2013
Gi

It's rather difficult to tell which agency is the best because there are hundreds of them a...

RE: Reliable guide for Annapurna Circuit
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, May 25, 2013
Hi

Good luck finding an independent guide. I don't have a recommendation but the prices you st...

RE: Trekking in the Himalayas in August
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, May 25, 2013
Hi

I have trekked Nepal in August and enjoyed it very much but I agree with the above - it's n...

RE: Being ripped off in Nepal post office in KTM?
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, May 24, 2013
Hi

I have snet postcards from Jomsom to the UK that took more than a month so there is a littl...

RE: Trekking from Cho Oyu to Makalu
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, May 24, 2013
Johnney makes a good point, See the GHT map:

http://thegreathimalayatrail.org/resources/maps/g...

RE: Clothing needed for ABC trek, leaving tomorrow
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, May 23, 2013
Hi

I have trekked ABC twice but not at this time of year but have trekked L/G/H in August and...

RE: Help plan an itenerary
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, May 23, 2013
Hi

12 - 14 days is enough time to see the main sights in Nepal and do a short trek but the wea...

RE: Trekking from Cho Oyu to Makalu
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, May 22, 2013
PS You might find these track notes useful:

http://fedup.com.au/images/stories/nepal/ArunValle...

RE: Trekking from Cho Oyu to Makalu
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, May 22, 2013
Hi

I trekked Arun valley to EBC and did not go to Makalu BC...

There are no technical secti...

RE: Everest Base Camp Trek - October
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, May 22, 2013
Hi

I agree with both statements:

October is the busiest month in Nepal for trekking in gene...

RE: photography projects
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, May 22, 2013
Hi

For culture, history and photo opportunities in the terai how about Janakpur? Not so much o...

RE: Travel Blog Recommodations for Nepal
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, May 22, 2013
Hi again

Just came across this blog which sparkles with wit and enthusiasm:

http://www.trav...

RE: Annapurna Basecamp trek schedule
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, May 22, 2013
Some thoughts about the route options:

Generally, it's a good idea to vary the lower part of t...

RE: Annapurna Basecamp trek schedule
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, May 22, 2013
More time is always a good idea for flexibility and to maybe take in Poon Hill on the way up, but...

RE: Annapurna Basecamp trek schedule
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, May 22, 2013
Hi

My walking times added to the itinerary along with altitudes. Walking times are approximate...

RE: Guide/Porter
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, May 22, 2013
Despite inflationary pressure, people are still reporting hiring guides at$25. On this basis a p...

RE: Report Buttons Not Working
in Check in with Lonely Planet » Report a Bug, May 21, 2013
The report button takes me to the home page...

scoodly

RE: Pilgrims Books Destroyed
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, May 19, 2013
Indeed...maybe even a warehouse somewhere...copies at the publishing arm in India...owner's priva...

RE: Pilgrims Books Destroyed
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, May 19, 2013
As I read the article linked to in #16, it is the Shisha Cafe owners that said their business was...

RE: Trekking from Cho Oyu to Makalu
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, May 19, 2013
Hi

The Six Lakes and back from Gokyo is achievable from Gokyo in a day so a little further to ...