Dhaulagiri et lac Tilicho (Népal)
by Gazipach9
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
Bonjour,
Nous rejoignons le Népal début octobre pour faire le tour du Dhaulagiri puis rejoindre le lac Tilicho à partir de Marpha. Deux questions restent en suspens:
1) jusqu'où vont aujourd'hui les jeeps ou bus dans la vallée vers Darbang à partir de Beni?
2) Toutes les descriptions lues jusqu'à présent pour rejoindre le lac Tilicho partent de Manang, pour des raisons d'acclimatation probablement. Quelqu'un connait-il la voie contraire partant de Jomosom ou de sa région en passant par Kaisang avec un éventuel repérage GPS?
Merci à l'avance
Salut 🙂
Question 1: ... jusqu'à Darbang. Au delà, l'itinéraire du tour du Dhaulagiri emprunte un pont suspendu que les véhicules à 4 roues ne peuvent pas emprunter. Je précise que l'info date du novembre 2012 et qu'elle est donc récente (...les choses evoluent parfois assez vite...). Vous pouvez naturellement prendre un des bus qui font l'aller/retour Beni-Darbang en route mais le chemin Beni-Darbang n'est pas foncièrement désagréable même si y'a mieux que de se faire doubler par des bus & 2 routes sur une route poussiéreuse. Personnellement, j'ai préféré le plaisir de la marche au bus et j'ai compensé le déplaisir de croiser des vehicules motorisés avec le soleil, la vue sur les magnifiques rizieres et les delicieuses babanes que j'ai acheté en route 🙂 Quelques photos de la section Beni-Darbang: http://4.bp.blogspot.com/...g/s1600/IMG_6264.jpg http://1.bp.blogspot.com/...A/s1600/IMG_6265.jpg http://1.bp.blogspot.com/...o/s1600/IMG_6268.jpg
Question 2: Yes, je connais. Dans la foulée du tour du Dhaulagiri, j'ai fait une boucle Jomsom-Jomsom en montant par le thorong la pour aller jusqu'à Manang et revenir par le Tilicho & le mesokanto la. J'ai donc descendu l'itinéraire par lequel vous envisagez de monter. Vous allez où après le lac Tilicho ? Vous comptez revenir sur vos pas ? Parce que la boucle que j'ai fait, ça se fait très bien... j'ai croisé pas mal de monde en sens inverse à la montée du thorong mais une fois au col, j'ai gouté à une chose rare: des vues magnifiques sur les annapurnas en descendant le thorong (dans le sens où tout le monde le monte) avec pas l'ombre d'un randonneur (si ce n'est la mienne). Si vous tenez à faire la montée Jomsom - Mesokanto - Tilicho, je peux checker si j'ai pris un ou deux points GPS... va falloir que je fouille dans mes archives.... je reviens plus tard.
A+ Samuel
Question 1: ... jusqu'à Darbang. Au delà, l'itinéraire du tour du Dhaulagiri emprunte un pont suspendu que les véhicules à 4 roues ne peuvent pas emprunter. Je précise que l'info date du novembre 2012 et qu'elle est donc récente (...les choses evoluent parfois assez vite...). Vous pouvez naturellement prendre un des bus qui font l'aller/retour Beni-Darbang en route mais le chemin Beni-Darbang n'est pas foncièrement désagréable même si y'a mieux que de se faire doubler par des bus & 2 routes sur une route poussiéreuse. Personnellement, j'ai préféré le plaisir de la marche au bus et j'ai compensé le déplaisir de croiser des vehicules motorisés avec le soleil, la vue sur les magnifiques rizieres et les delicieuses babanes que j'ai acheté en route 🙂 Quelques photos de la section Beni-Darbang: http://4.bp.blogspot.com/...g/s1600/IMG_6264.jpg http://1.bp.blogspot.com/...A/s1600/IMG_6265.jpg http://1.bp.blogspot.com/...o/s1600/IMG_6268.jpg
Question 2: Yes, je connais. Dans la foulée du tour du Dhaulagiri, j'ai fait une boucle Jomsom-Jomsom en montant par le thorong la pour aller jusqu'à Manang et revenir par le Tilicho & le mesokanto la. J'ai donc descendu l'itinéraire par lequel vous envisagez de monter. Vous allez où après le lac Tilicho ? Vous comptez revenir sur vos pas ? Parce que la boucle que j'ai fait, ça se fait très bien... j'ai croisé pas mal de monde en sens inverse à la montée du thorong mais une fois au col, j'ai gouté à une chose rare: des vues magnifiques sur les annapurnas en descendant le thorong (dans le sens où tout le monde le monte) avec pas l'ombre d'un randonneur (si ce n'est la mienne). Si vous tenez à faire la montée Jomsom - Mesokanto - Tilicho, je peux checker si j'ai pris un ou deux points GPS... va falloir que je fouille dans mes archives.... je reviens plus tard.
A+ Samuel
Bon, comme je suis un mec qui range tout super bien (hummm), retrouver quelques points GPS ne m'aura pris que quelques min.
J'ai 2 points juste au dessus de Thinigaon. Cela devrait vous permettre de sortir de la ville & la vallée, ce qui est souvent le plus dur. Voici: - 28° 46.145'N, 83° 43.670'E - et juste au dessus: 28° 46.051'N, 83° 43.773'E
Si tu positionnes ces points sur google earth tu verras qu'il sont associés à une grosse piste: c'est effectivement le chemin qu'il faut prendre. La grosse piste ne dure pas longtemps, elle se transforme assez vite en piste moins "autoroute" puis en petit chemin monotrace plus loin.
Curieusement, lorsque je suis descendu du Mesokanto la jusqu'à Jomsom, je ne suis pas passé par Kaisang, mais un peu au dessus. J'ai croisé plusieurs fois des panneaux indicateurs "Lac tilicho" au cours de la descente, mais ils sont très espacés. Je pense qu'une fois engagé sur le chemin sur la base des 2 points GPS que j'ai indiqué, il vous faudra y aller un peu au pifomètre mais vous devriez vous en sortir sans problème.
Voici le point GPS du Mesokanto la: 28° 43.089'N, 83° 49.456'E Comme tu pourras le voir sur google earth, c'est assez raide, mais le chemin descend en zig zag. En soi, le fait que ce soit raide n'est pas problématique mais retour d'expérience de novembre 2012: cela peut etre glacé ! Et la glace recouverte de poussière dans des pentes raides... quel bonheur à descendre 🤪 (à monter dans votre cas). En prévision de conditions un peu pourries, des batons de marche constituent le strict minimum. Si vous voulez sécuriser, crampons et piolets (franchement à la descente, j'aurais pas craché sur un piolet) !
Une fois passé le Mesokanto la, les paysages sont extra et immédiatement après le col, la trace est évidente... pour un temps du moins. Attendez vous à des passages sans traces. En venant du sens inverse, j'avais combiné mon pifomètre gradué, la découverte de quelques cairns et la recherche de quelques panneaux de ce genre pour m'orienter: http://2.bp.blogspot.com/...c/s1600/IMG_6831.jpg
Mefiez vous des cartes qui indiquent la possibilité de passer le long du lac versant est: ca ne passe pas ! Versant ouest, il faudrait s'encorder (passage sur glacier) et ça craint et encore une fois le long du lac versant est, ça ne passe pas => passez par l'eastern pass indiqué sur les cartes.
Une fois à l'eastern pass, ça sera du gateau en termes d'orientation jusqu'au lac Tilicho.
Si tu veux je peux te mettre à disposition plusieurs photos pour te donner une idée de l'itinéraire/vous donner quelques repères complémentaires.
Un tout autre sujet: j'essaie de reprendre les "soirées trek" avec mes camarades. Mais nous sommes toujours confronté à quelques problèmes logistiques et organisationnels avec le resto qui nous accueille jusqu'ici. On espère que ça va se débloquer prochainement.
A+ Samuel
J'ai 2 points juste au dessus de Thinigaon. Cela devrait vous permettre de sortir de la ville & la vallée, ce qui est souvent le plus dur. Voici: - 28° 46.145'N, 83° 43.670'E - et juste au dessus: 28° 46.051'N, 83° 43.773'E
Si tu positionnes ces points sur google earth tu verras qu'il sont associés à une grosse piste: c'est effectivement le chemin qu'il faut prendre. La grosse piste ne dure pas longtemps, elle se transforme assez vite en piste moins "autoroute" puis en petit chemin monotrace plus loin.
Curieusement, lorsque je suis descendu du Mesokanto la jusqu'à Jomsom, je ne suis pas passé par Kaisang, mais un peu au dessus. J'ai croisé plusieurs fois des panneaux indicateurs "Lac tilicho" au cours de la descente, mais ils sont très espacés. Je pense qu'une fois engagé sur le chemin sur la base des 2 points GPS que j'ai indiqué, il vous faudra y aller un peu au pifomètre mais vous devriez vous en sortir sans problème.
Voici le point GPS du Mesokanto la: 28° 43.089'N, 83° 49.456'E Comme tu pourras le voir sur google earth, c'est assez raide, mais le chemin descend en zig zag. En soi, le fait que ce soit raide n'est pas problématique mais retour d'expérience de novembre 2012: cela peut etre glacé ! Et la glace recouverte de poussière dans des pentes raides... quel bonheur à descendre 🤪 (à monter dans votre cas). En prévision de conditions un peu pourries, des batons de marche constituent le strict minimum. Si vous voulez sécuriser, crampons et piolets (franchement à la descente, j'aurais pas craché sur un piolet) !
Une fois passé le Mesokanto la, les paysages sont extra et immédiatement après le col, la trace est évidente... pour un temps du moins. Attendez vous à des passages sans traces. En venant du sens inverse, j'avais combiné mon pifomètre gradué, la découverte de quelques cairns et la recherche de quelques panneaux de ce genre pour m'orienter: http://2.bp.blogspot.com/...c/s1600/IMG_6831.jpg
Mefiez vous des cartes qui indiquent la possibilité de passer le long du lac versant est: ca ne passe pas ! Versant ouest, il faudrait s'encorder (passage sur glacier) et ça craint et encore une fois le long du lac versant est, ça ne passe pas => passez par l'eastern pass indiqué sur les cartes.
Une fois à l'eastern pass, ça sera du gateau en termes d'orientation jusqu'au lac Tilicho.
Si tu veux je peux te mettre à disposition plusieurs photos pour te donner une idée de l'itinéraire/vous donner quelques repères complémentaires.
Un tout autre sujet: j'essaie de reprendre les "soirées trek" avec mes camarades. Mais nous sommes toujours confronté à quelques problèmes logistiques et organisationnels avec le resto qui nous accueille jusqu'ici. On espère que ça va se débloquer prochainement.
A+ Samuel
Bonjour Samuel,
Je viens de positionner tes 2 points au départ qui me confirment l'itinéraire à son début. Je vois aussi qu'en novembre 2012, la Mesokanto la était autorisée (j'avais lu qu'il ya un camp militaire dans lequel on peut facilement se fourrer et avoir des problèmes...). Je pense qu'aller jusque vers Kaisang ne sera pas compliqué. Si tu as quelques repères aprés Kaisang cela pourrait nous être très utile...
Merci de ton aide en tous cas.
Salut,
Moi aussi je part faire le tour du Dhaulagiri et Lac Tilicho (en solo) en novembre prochain. J'ai trouvé quelques photos intéressante du Mesokanto ici: https://picasaweb.google.com/106648082971701466381/NepalLes5ColsDeLAnnapurna24ChaurikharkaJomosom#slideshow/5815517257720693794 ça permet de le localiser et de voir à quoi il ressemble. Gilles
Moi aussi je part faire le tour du Dhaulagiri et Lac Tilicho (en solo) en novembre prochain. J'ai trouvé quelques photos intéressante du Mesokanto ici: https://picasaweb.google.com/106648082971701466381/NepalLes5ColsDeLAnnapurna24ChaurikharkaJomosom#slideshow/5815517257720693794 ça permet de le localiser et de voir à quoi il ressemble. Gilles
Salut,
Voilà mes relevés sur GE. Rien n'est sûr sauf les pts "avéré" donnés par Samuel et Mesokanto la (important car on trouve vraiment n'importe quoi par ailleurs. Le reste dépendant de ses descriptions. Toutes les cartes vues sont fausses comme d'habitude. Samuel ne passe pas par Kaisang (pt avéré Wikimapa): 28°44'12.51"N 83°46'58.58"E 3829. Nous comptons donc ne pas y passer non plus.On verra bien.
selon SA avéré environ Thinigaon 28°46'8.70"N 83°43'40.20"E 2931
selon SA avéré 28°46'3.06"N 83°43'46.38"E 2992
selon SA 28°45'56.12"N 83°44'26.95"E 3228
selon SA 28°45'40.55"N 83°45'54.35"E 3558
selon SA 28°45'38.27"N 83°47'0.12"E 3932
selon SA 28°45'26.28"N 83°47'43.98"E 3991
selon SA avéré 28°45'10.02"N 83°48'20.52"E 4077
selon SA 28°44'57.73"N 83°48'12.67"E 4144
selon SA pt eau abri 28°44'29.26"N 83°48'28.47"E 4191
selon SA 28°44'14.61"N 83°48'9.77"E 4234
selon SA 28°43'54.58"N 83°48'46.14"E 4538
Mesokanto pass selon SA 28°43'5.34"N 83°49'27.36"E 5235
selon SA 28°43'4.59"N 83°49'32.64"E 5220
selon SA 28°43'2.56"N 83°49'49.75"E 5280
selon SA 28°43'4.40"N 83°49'59.70"E 5263
La descente vers le lac Tilicho me gêne car en fait le chemin semblerait remonter après le col ce qui est bizarre. Je compte y repasser un peu de temps avant de partir ainsi que sur la montée de la passe elle même avec les photos du lien que tu m'as transmis.
Les points actuels (peu sûrs donc) sont:
28°43'4.59"N 83°49'32.64"E 5220
28°43'2.56"N 83°49'49.75"E 5280
28°43'4.40"N 83°49'59.70"E 5263
28°42'34.03"N 83°50'19.85"E 4960
28°42'29.33"N 83°50'23.92"E 4925
Nous comptons faire le trajet du 14 au 17/10 à partir de Thinigaon où nous comptons refaire les vivres. Ce trajet sera effectué si nous sommes en forme au sortir du tour du Dhaulagiri car la montée est une réelle épreuve. Nous revenons par KTM et le parc du Makalu où nous avons des amis pour être en France le 31/10. A ce moment nous aurons l'itinéraire complet que je pourrai t'envoyer sauf que ce sera probablement trop tard? Je peux te transmettre mon relevé global avec l'agenda y inclus le Dhaulagiri sur excel si tu me transmets ton adresse email.
Bonjour.
J'avais bivouaqué dans la forêt au dessus du camp militaire en Nov 2006. Il y avait pas grand monde dedans. On y est passé, sans pb.
J'avais bivouaqué dans la forêt au dessus du camp militaire en Nov 2006. Il y avait pas grand monde dedans. On y est passé, sans pb.
Jehan
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hi there,
I’m planning a trip around Cap Corse and the AGRIATES in 2026, from May 8th to 15th (there are still 2 spots left, by the way! Just DM me if you're interested).
I’d love to know which hikes are worth prioritizing in the AGRIATES. We’ll be staying in SALECCIA for two days as our base—what should we focus on from there? A round trip to IGNHU beach? Any other suggestions? For Ostricano, I think it’s too far for a round trip... Thanks for your tips! Have a great day, Anie, Toulouse
I’m planning a trip around Cap Corse and the AGRIATES in 2026, from May 8th to 15th (there are still 2 spots left, by the way! Just DM me if you're interested).
I’d love to know which hikes are worth prioritizing in the AGRIATES. We’ll be staying in SALECCIA for two days as our base—what should we focus on from there? A round trip to IGNHU beach? Any other suggestions? For Ostricano, I think it’s too far for a round trip... Thanks for your tips! Have a great day, Anie, Toulouse
Hi,
I’d like some advice on doing the Camino de Santiago—or part of it—from the Basque Country.
Best,
Hi there,
I’d like to get some info about the GR10 Pyrenees traverse. I need help planning the daily stages and accommodations—my wife isn’t an experienced hiker but walks a lot, so I’d like to schedule shorter walking days and thus a longer overall trip in terms of number of days.
Could anyone give me some help and advice? Best regards,
I’d like to get some info about the GR10 Pyrenees traverse. I need help planning the daily stages and accommodations—my wife isn’t an experienced hiker but walks a lot, so I’d like to schedule shorter walking days and thus a longer overall trip in terms of number of days.
Could anyone give me some help and advice? Best regards,
Hi everyone!
New to this forum, I’m planning a pretty big project for 2028. I’m heading to Nepal to do a trek from Kathmandu all the way to Everest Base Camp (a cool 5,300 m 😄). This trek is a bit special because even though I’ll be part of a group, I’m going solo (so far, no problem—I’m used to it). But it’s my first real trek, and it’s also a humanitarian one: once I reach base camp, I’ll stay an extra week to help clean up the waste left by tens of thousands of climbers! Since I’m originally from South America, from two countries that share the Andes, I have a deep respect for mountains—they fascinate me. So Everest… it’s kind of the trip of a lifetime!
So, a little question for those who’ve done treks to Everest before… any tips for good mental preparation (I’m already working on the physical side)?
Thanks in advance for your advice! 🙂
New to this forum, I’m planning a pretty big project for 2028. I’m heading to Nepal to do a trek from Kathmandu all the way to Everest Base Camp (a cool 5,300 m 😄). This trek is a bit special because even though I’ll be part of a group, I’m going solo (so far, no problem—I’m used to it). But it’s my first real trek, and it’s also a humanitarian one: once I reach base camp, I’ll stay an extra week to help clean up the waste left by tens of thousands of climbers! Since I’m originally from South America, from two countries that share the Andes, I have a deep respect for mountains—they fascinate me. So Everest… it’s kind of the trip of a lifetime!
So, a little question for those who’ve done treks to Everest before… any tips for good mental preparation (I’m already working on the physical side)?
Thanks in advance for your advice! 🙂
Hi there, I’m planning the Annapurna Circuit for March 2027 and I’m looking for a local agency with a local guide—preferably French-speaking—to arrange this trek for us. Any suggestions? Thanks
Hello!
We’re spending a few days in Toraja country at the end of May. We’d love to do a day trek—taking our time—on a route that’s stunning in terms of scenery, but not a level 5 in difficulty!
Any suggestions you can share, please?
Thanks in advance
Hi everyone,
I’d like to do the Mare a Mare Sud in May over 4 days. I’ve found quite a few places to stay along the route, but I’m stuck on the start and finish. I’ll be arriving by plane on Sunday evening and would like to start pretty early on Monday morning. Ideally, accommodation right at the trailhead (Alzu di Gallina) would be amazing, but I can’t find anything. Any tips? Also, for the transfer from Figari Airport to Porto Vecchio or Alzu di Gallina? At the end, I’d like to pick up a rental car—any advice on that too?
Thanks in advance!
Caro
I’d like to do the Mare a Mare Sud in May over 4 days. I’ve found quite a few places to stay along the route, but I’m stuck on the start and finish. I’ll be arriving by plane on Sunday evening and would like to start pretty early on Monday morning. Ideally, accommodation right at the trailhead (Alzu di Gallina) would be amazing, but I can’t find anything. Any tips? Also, for the transfer from Figari Airport to Porto Vecchio or Alzu di Gallina? At the end, I’d like to pick up a rental car—any advice on that too?
Thanks in advance!
Caro
I’m traveling solo by plane to Catania in May and plan to hike the northern side of Etna, starting from Linguaglossa where I’ll arrive by bus. After that, I’d love some info on how to get up to Piano Provenzana (shuttles or hitchhiking), since it seems there’s no public transport except in the summer. Can you sleep there in a free or cheap refuge, or camp? And how far up can you go without having to hire a guide? Thanks in advance. Bernard.
Bonjour a tous,
je pars en voyage au Maroc en aout et nous allons commencer par nous arrêter a Chefchaouen(nous sommes en voiture).
Ma question: quelqu'un peut il m'indiquer un itinéraire de rando en boucle d'entre 5 et 7 jours aux départ de Chefchaouen dans le parc de Talassemtane passant si possible par le pont de dieux?Ou un guide papier qui en reunis quelques uns?
Nous privilégions le camping sauvage et les gites.
Merci d'avance
Hi there, for those who’ve been recently—is it possible to find other solo travelers in March on the island to share transport or room costs? It doesn’t seem easy to travel on a budget.
If you have any recommendations for simple lodgings or places with dorms, I’d love to hear them.
For those who’ve done multi-day treks while moving around: do you need to bring your own sleeping bag? I’d love to hear about itineraries you’ve done without a guide, just with a map and GPS.
Thanks, and have a great day!
Hi everyone!
We’re planning a 15-day road trip to Scotland this summer, specifically to explore and hike on Lewis and Harris—places we’ve never been before. We’ve visited other islands on previous road trips in Scotland (we usually go in April for a week). This would be our first time in Scotland in the summer and for 15 days. We’re looking at late August to early September.
I’m currently drafting the itinerary. We’d be crossing from Ullapool and were thinking of spending 3 nights on Harris and 4 nights on Lewis.
Does that sound balanced to you? Is it better to keep the same accommodation on Harris and the same on Lewis to explore the area? I’d love to hear about any past experiences you’ve had on these islands. Thanks!
I’m currently drafting the itinerary. We’d be crossing from Ullapool and were thinking of spending 3 nights on Harris and 4 nights on Lewis.
Does that sound balanced to you? Is it better to keep the same accommodation on Harris and the same on Lewis to explore the area? I’d love to hear about any past experiences you’ve had on these islands. Thanks!
Hi there, I’m trying to leave for 15 days very soon to São Vicente. I’m either looking to join an agency or figure things out on my own to go hiking on one of these islands or both. From what I’ve seen, it’s not easy to organize with local transport, so it gets expensive. Can I use the services of a small local agency? I’m looking for the simplest way to hike for several days. Also, how do you get from São Vicente to São Nicolau? Thanks in advance and have a great day!
Aichatou
Hi there,
I’ve been wanting to do this for several years, and this year’s the one. Next September, I’ll be trekking in Tusheti (Georgia), from Omalo to Shatili. Of course, I won’t be renting a vehicle that’d just sit unused. No problem getting to Pshaveli, but from there to Omalo, it’s a dirt road (still the case?) There must be some form of public transport since there are so many guesthouses, and not all travelers come in a 4x4. If any of you have been to Omalo, could you confirm that these shared transports exist and how often they run?
I’ve been wanting to do this for several years, and this year’s the one. Next September, I’ll be trekking in Tusheti (Georgia), from Omalo to Shatili. Of course, I won’t be renting a vehicle that’d just sit unused. No problem getting to Pshaveli, but from there to Omalo, it’s a dirt road (still the case?) There must be some form of public transport since there are so many guesthouses, and not all travelers come in a 4x4. If any of you have been to Omalo, could you confirm that these shared transports exist and how often they run?
hi
we’re planning a trip to Yellowstone and hoping to do a three-day backcountry hike if we get a permit. if any of you have done this before, could you let me know if it’s possible to find water along the way? And if we can transport it, are we allowed to use a stove?
thanks for any tips!
sandra
we’re planning a trip to Yellowstone and hoping to do a three-day backcountry hike if we get a permit. if any of you have done this before, could you let me know if it’s possible to find water along the way? And if we can transport it, are we allowed to use a stove?
thanks for any tips!
sandra
Hello,
I’ll be in Nepal from March 6th to 29th (we’re flying into Kathmandu via Varanasi and leaving via Delhi).
I’m a bit confused about the regulations requiring a guide.
My wife and I (we’re 63 and 64) aren’t experienced trekkers—we’re more used to walking on terrain with very moderate elevation changes. I’m looking for fairly easy hikes, possibly day trips. Here are my questions: - Does the Poon Hill trek from Pokhara require a guide, or is it better to go through a local agency? (I’ve seen a lot of them offering 4-day packages) - I’d like to do a few multi-day hikes around Jomsom (Kagbeni, Mukitinath, Lupra, Marpha)... Do you need a guide for those, and can you find accommodations easily without booking in advance?
Last question—I’m really hesitant to lug around a sleeping bag or down jacket during our 6 weeks in India. Can you easily find these kinds of items at reasonable prices in Pokhara?
Thanks in advance for any tips you can share! Yann
My wife and I (we’re 63 and 64) aren’t experienced trekkers—we’re more used to walking on terrain with very moderate elevation changes. I’m looking for fairly easy hikes, possibly day trips. Here are my questions: - Does the Poon Hill trek from Pokhara require a guide, or is it better to go through a local agency? (I’ve seen a lot of them offering 4-day packages) - I’d like to do a few multi-day hikes around Jomsom (Kagbeni, Mukitinath, Lupra, Marpha)... Do you need a guide for those, and can you find accommodations easily without booking in advance?
Last question—I’m really hesitant to lug around a sleeping bag or down jacket during our 6 weeks in India. Can you easily find these kinds of items at reasonable prices in Pokhara?
Thanks in advance for any tips you can share! Yann


