I am going on a Tibet tour on next Tuesday. But I would like to spend a few night at a higher elevation to acclimitize. I have no guide book. Any suggestions on things to do for a few days within reasonable reach of Kathmandu at a higher altitude?
I can leave Kathmandu on Thursday morning but want to get back by Sunday night just to be sure... given that amount of time, what do you recommend I do? Some place pretty, would be nice, and to do some treking would be nice, either a few days or just day trips around, but not really necessary.
Whatever you suggest, please give to me some information on getting there and accomodations and any other important info because I have no guide book.
Thanks,
Hal Fischer
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anonymous
You can pick up a cheap guidebook (Nepal/Tibet) at a local bookstore in Thamel. Try Pilgrim Book House. Kathmandu is in a valley. Just check out the local stuff in/around KTM in 3 days. I wouldn't worry about acclimatization. Just get to Tibet and take it easy for the first couple of days. If you've chosen a decent tour, it should provide a day or two for acclimatzation. There are plenty of day walks around the villages of KTM (and Bhatkpur/patan) that you can consider. I like walking from Changu Narayan downwards...
Plenty of hotels/guesthouses in Thamel area. I'd purchase a guidebook for quick reference....
happy travelling
pallav
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writeon
You can start walking down to Changu Narayan from Nagarkot...stay at The Fort Hotel there...quite expensive though...
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into-thin-air
Hi
If you haven’t much time then I agree with the above posting – go up to Nagrakot, There are some cheaper hotels there, you can either go by bus or taxi – taxis are so expensive and are a lot more convenient than the bus !!
Then you could walk down if you wish !!
I have written a little about Nagrakot on
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It might be of help
Happy Travels
Rob
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halfischer84
In response to a couple of previous comments, the standard overland tour to Llasa, which is the one that I will be doing, does rise in altitude quite quickly. I don't have the exact heights in front of me, but quick assent could be a problem. The first night is high; the second night is higher. I have spoken with some people that say that it would be far better to acclimitize. Nagrakot is only at 2000m and, therefore, it won't really help with acclimitization very much. Kathmandu won't at all.
Is there any place I can go for a couple of nights that is around 3000m or higher? This would be far better. If it takes me a day to get there, no matter, as long as I can sleep high for a couple of nights. Many people have taken this tour, presumably most did not acclimitize, and probably people have generally been okay. But, still, sound medical advice says that it would be prefferable to acclimitize.
Hal
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