Salut à vous, heureux habitants de ce forum !
Je cherche des informations, des récits, des impressions sur le "WWOOF-inf" ( World-wide oportunities on organic farms* cf : ci-dessous) (ouaf ouaf !!!), au Népal, en Inde ou en Chine ou en Asie en général (ou alors dans un pays émergent tout court !)
Merci et bien le bonsoir !
Choubouloute
* pour les non-initiés, il s'agit de travail volontaire en fermes biologiques !
cf : wwoof.org
Salut , sur 1 mois est il possible de faire ceci en Inde sans courir:
New Delhi ( point de chute ) > Agra> Kanpur> Allahmabad > Vanarasi > gorakhpur > Frontière Népalaise ( sur 1 mois )
Puis direction Katmandu où je resterais deux mois au Nepal.
Si vous avez d'autres places à me conseiller en 1 mois sur ce trajet, c'est la bienvenu si jsuis large. ( lucknow? )
Autre question:
Entre gorakhpur et kathmandu, ou puis-je m’arrêter au Nepal? Je ne suis pas obligé de me rendre à la capitale de suite. D'ailleurs gorakhpur est t'elle une ville intéressante?
Bien à vous. 😉
New Delhi ( point de chute ) > Agra> Kanpur> Allahmabad > Vanarasi > gorakhpur > Frontière Népalaise ( sur 1 mois )
Puis direction Katmandu où je resterais deux mois au Nepal.
Si vous avez d'autres places à me conseiller en 1 mois sur ce trajet, c'est la bienvenu si jsuis large. ( lucknow? )
Autre question:
Entre gorakhpur et kathmandu, ou puis-je m’arrêter au Nepal? Je ne suis pas obligé de me rendre à la capitale de suite. D'ailleurs gorakhpur est t'elle une ville intéressante?
Bien à vous. 😉
Salut tous. Je suis du Québec. Je veux partir au Népal en deécembre prochain pour 3 semaines faire de l'humanitaire dans une école et habiter dans une famille grâce a Wwoofing Népal. J'aimerais des conseils de gens qui ont déjà été au Népal. Chitwan, est-ce un endroit intéressant pour être placé? Sinon, quels sont les villages, les plus typiques? Beau? Avec vue sur l'Himalaya? Dites-moi tout!!
Bonjour,
Voila après avoir passé pas mal de temps à réfléchir, j'ai décidé de partir fair du Woofing en Inde pour uné période de 4 à 6 mois environ, avec un départ en fin d'année. Pour ceux qui ne connaissent pas, c'est une offre de travail bénévol dans des fermes biologiques en échange de la garantie d'être logé et nourri.
Les fermes de ce types sont présentes un peu partout dans le pays. Je compte bouger pas mal, d'autant plus que je n'ai pas spécialement de contraintes au niveau du temps.
Je voudrais allier la proximité avec la population avec la visite d'un maximum d'endroits culturels, et je voudrais donc savoir si vous avez certaines régions à me conseiller tout particulièrement ?
Merci d'avance.
Voila après avoir passé pas mal de temps à réfléchir, j'ai décidé de partir fair du Woofing en Inde pour uné période de 4 à 6 mois environ, avec un départ en fin d'année. Pour ceux qui ne connaissent pas, c'est une offre de travail bénévol dans des fermes biologiques en échange de la garantie d'être logé et nourri.
Les fermes de ce types sont présentes un peu partout dans le pays. Je compte bouger pas mal, d'autant plus que je n'ai pas spécialement de contraintes au niveau du temps.
Je voudrais allier la proximité avec la population avec la visite d'un maximum d'endroits culturels, et je voudrais donc savoir si vous avez certaines régions à me conseiller tout particulièrement ?
Merci d'avance.
Bonjour,
Je pars en Inde en sac à dos en avril puis au Népal de mai à juin 2013 pour faire du WWOOFing et du bénévolat au sein d'écoles et d'orphelinats. Si vous souhaitez plus d'infos sur mon voyage et mon itinéraire, n'hésitez pas à faire un tour sur ma page facebook : https://www.facebook.com/AlterNativeTripProject
Je me suis déjà fait vacciner contre la typhoïde et l'hépatite A et dois faire encore deux injections contre la rage au centre international de vaccination Charles Bertheau.
Je me questionnais sur l'utilité de me vacciner contre l'encéphalite japonaise au vu des discussions d'autres voyageurs en salle d'attente qui partaient aux même destinations que moi. Les avis des voyageurs sur les forums sont assez ambivalents et le vaccin est assez onéreux (110 euros). J'en ai discuté avec un médecin qui m'a indiqué qu'à 15 jours près je n'ai pas besoin de me vacciner mais je m'interroge.
Certains d'entre vous se sont-ils fait vacciner contre cette maladie en vue de séjours similaires ?
Bien à vous
Bénédicte
Je pars en Inde en sac à dos en avril puis au Népal de mai à juin 2013 pour faire du WWOOFing et du bénévolat au sein d'écoles et d'orphelinats. Si vous souhaitez plus d'infos sur mon voyage et mon itinéraire, n'hésitez pas à faire un tour sur ma page facebook : https://www.facebook.com/AlterNativeTripProject
Je me suis déjà fait vacciner contre la typhoïde et l'hépatite A et dois faire encore deux injections contre la rage au centre international de vaccination Charles Bertheau.
Je me questionnais sur l'utilité de me vacciner contre l'encéphalite japonaise au vu des discussions d'autres voyageurs en salle d'attente qui partaient aux même destinations que moi. Les avis des voyageurs sur les forums sont assez ambivalents et le vaccin est assez onéreux (110 euros). J'en ai discuté avec un médecin qui m'a indiqué qu'à 15 jours près je n'ai pas besoin de me vacciner mais je m'interroge.
Certains d'entre vous se sont-ils fait vacciner contre cette maladie en vue de séjours similaires ?
Bien à vous
Bénédicte
Bonjour,
Je pars mi oct pour plusieurs mois entre le Népal et le Tibet.
Outre différents projets boulot là bas, je souhaite également passer du temps dans un orphelinat... donner de mon temps et de mon amour...
Je ne veux pas passer par une agence spécialisée dans le bénévolat... intéressant mais trop de contraintes et trop fliqués...
Peut être connaissez vous des associations ou directement un orphelinat ???
Merci à tous....
Auré
Bonjour a toutes et a tous,
Je prévois de partir voyager au Népal, et je voulais savoir quelle est le visa touristique qui me permettrais de rester le plus longtemps au Népal ? (combien de temps ?) et est-il possible de faire des allers-retours Népal-Inde ou Népal-Tibet afin de demander un visa pour le Népal a chaque fois, est-ce onéreux ? mon rêve est d'y vivre si possible mais j'ai lu qu'il était très difficile d'être naturaliser là-bas.
Voila, j'attends vos réponses, et vous remercie d'avance ! :-) Tchao
Je prévois de partir voyager au Népal, et je voulais savoir quelle est le visa touristique qui me permettrais de rester le plus longtemps au Népal ? (combien de temps ?) et est-il possible de faire des allers-retours Népal-Inde ou Népal-Tibet afin de demander un visa pour le Népal a chaque fois, est-ce onéreux ? mon rêve est d'y vivre si possible mais j'ai lu qu'il était très difficile d'être naturaliser là-bas.
Voila, j'attends vos réponses, et vous remercie d'avance ! :-) Tchao
Bonjour,
Alors voila j'ai pour projet d'aller un an en Inde l’année prochaine et je cherche quelque renseignement sur l'obtention du visa.
Donc apparemment, le visa tourisme ne dure que six mois et n'est pas renouvelable. J'ai vu qu'il était possible de reprendre un visa en allant a l' ambassade indienne d'un autre pays comme le Sri Lanka, le Népal ou la Thaïlande. Mais selon certains, c'est une solution de plus en plus difficile a obtenir. Selon l'ambassade indienne a paris, il existe la possibilité d'obtenir un visa tourisme d'un an même si elle est exceptionnel, il suffirait en plus des documents demander pour le visa six mois, d'une lettre explicative " indiquant les raisons de cette durée, le détails de votre voyage etc ..."
Du coups je voulais savoir si quelqu'un avait réussi a obtenir ce visa et quelle serait les raisons qui permettrait son obtention.
Merci d'avance pour vos réponse ! Laurane
Alors voila j'ai pour projet d'aller un an en Inde l’année prochaine et je cherche quelque renseignement sur l'obtention du visa.
Donc apparemment, le visa tourisme ne dure que six mois et n'est pas renouvelable. J'ai vu qu'il était possible de reprendre un visa en allant a l' ambassade indienne d'un autre pays comme le Sri Lanka, le Népal ou la Thaïlande. Mais selon certains, c'est une solution de plus en plus difficile a obtenir. Selon l'ambassade indienne a paris, il existe la possibilité d'obtenir un visa tourisme d'un an même si elle est exceptionnel, il suffirait en plus des documents demander pour le visa six mois, d'une lettre explicative " indiquant les raisons de cette durée, le détails de votre voyage etc ..."
Du coups je voulais savoir si quelqu'un avait réussi a obtenir ce visa et quelle serait les raisons qui permettrait son obtention.
Merci d'avance pour vos réponse ! Laurane
Bonjour à tous,
Pour faire court : depuis plusieurs mois je ne parviens plus à m'épanouir dans mon boulot, j'enchaine les deuils à répétition et pour couronner le tout je viens de me faire larguer par texto par l'homme de ma vie.
Tout ça pour dire que je n'ai plus rien à perdre. J'ai décidé de profiter de ce déferlement d'émotion pour sauter le pas et réaliser le voyage de ma vie : passer 3 à 6 mois en Asie (Népal et Inde) Je suis en train de demander un congé sans solde auprès de mon boulot. Même si je suis une battante, je ne me vois pas psychologiquement poursuivre d'endurer quotidiennement cette routine qui m'étouffe au plus haut poit depuis près de 2 ans.
Auriez-vous des des conseils à me donner en la matière ? Ce choix implique que je vais me retrouver sans salaire sans un salaire alors que je n'ai que de quoi me payer un billet d'avion "low-cost" : auriez-vous des bon plans à me fournir pour passer des vacances pas cher en rencontrant l'habitant car je veux sortir des sentiers battus et me confronter au monde.
Bénédicte
Pour faire court : depuis plusieurs mois je ne parviens plus à m'épanouir dans mon boulot, j'enchaine les deuils à répétition et pour couronner le tout je viens de me faire larguer par texto par l'homme de ma vie.
Tout ça pour dire que je n'ai plus rien à perdre. J'ai décidé de profiter de ce déferlement d'émotion pour sauter le pas et réaliser le voyage de ma vie : passer 3 à 6 mois en Asie (Népal et Inde) Je suis en train de demander un congé sans solde auprès de mon boulot. Même si je suis une battante, je ne me vois pas psychologiquement poursuivre d'endurer quotidiennement cette routine qui m'étouffe au plus haut poit depuis près de 2 ans.
Auriez-vous des des conseils à me donner en la matière ? Ce choix implique que je vais me retrouver sans salaire sans un salaire alors que je n'ai que de quoi me payer un billet d'avion "low-cost" : auriez-vous des bon plans à me fournir pour passer des vacances pas cher en rencontrant l'habitant car je veux sortir des sentiers battus et me confronter au monde.
Bénédicte
Bien le bonjour à la communauté de VoyageForum !
Comme le titre du post l'indique, je cherche un maximum d'informations/tuyaux sur le Nepal.
En effet j'ai prévu de faire un périple seul d'environs 8 mois en Asie du Sud Est et je compte passer 2 mois au Népal à partir de mi-septembre. Ma vision du voyage est basée sur le partage, l'ouverture d'esprit, et la découverte. C'est dans cette optique que j'aimerais intégrer une association durant le 1er mois et faire un trek/tourisme le deuxième mois.
Concernant l'association sur Katmandou, j'aimerais pouvoir faire du bénévolat dans l'agriculture, car mon BTS d'aménagements paysagers me permettrait d'aider plus efficacement, tout en apprenant de nouvelles méthodes (j'ai pensé au woofing). Cependant j'ai conscience de la pauvreté du Nepal, et je sais qu'il y a beaucoup d'orphelins livrés à eux même à Katmandou, et cette misère sociale me donne envie d'agir. Je n'ai pas de diplôme type BAFA, mais je suis volontaire et motivé. J'ai également quelques bases dans le BTP, et je suis sauveteur secouriste. Je suis donc à la recherche d'association locale, sérieuse, fiable, avec un staff parlant anglais (j'ai un niveau d'anglais que je qualifierais de moyen), avec si possible, un hébergement. Si vous en connaissez n'hésitez pas ;)
Concernant le deuxième mois dont l'objectif serait de découvrir le Népal, j'envisage de faire un trek d'une vingtaine de jours. Je suis plutôt sportif (natation, footing). Je me suis déjà renseigné un petit peu sur les différents circuits, mais j'ai du mal à me décider... De plus étant donné que je pars seul, louer les services d'un guide serait hors de prix. Cependant je ne pense pas vraiment être seul (selon les circuits), car je compte faire le trek durant le mois d'octobre qui correspond à la haute saison. J'aimerais d’ailleurs avoir votre avis par rapport à cela, niveau sécurité et savoir si il est aisé de trouver un hébergement durant le trek?
Le tour des Annapurna serait un bon compromis, mais peut être trop court, et peut être trop "classique".. J'attends vos suggestions :)
Pour finir j'aimerais avoir des idées pour profiter de la dizaine de jours qu'il me resterait pour explorer les alentours de Katmandou.
Merci ! ;)
Comme le titre du post l'indique, je cherche un maximum d'informations/tuyaux sur le Nepal.
En effet j'ai prévu de faire un périple seul d'environs 8 mois en Asie du Sud Est et je compte passer 2 mois au Népal à partir de mi-septembre. Ma vision du voyage est basée sur le partage, l'ouverture d'esprit, et la découverte. C'est dans cette optique que j'aimerais intégrer une association durant le 1er mois et faire un trek/tourisme le deuxième mois.
Concernant l'association sur Katmandou, j'aimerais pouvoir faire du bénévolat dans l'agriculture, car mon BTS d'aménagements paysagers me permettrait d'aider plus efficacement, tout en apprenant de nouvelles méthodes (j'ai pensé au woofing). Cependant j'ai conscience de la pauvreté du Nepal, et je sais qu'il y a beaucoup d'orphelins livrés à eux même à Katmandou, et cette misère sociale me donne envie d'agir. Je n'ai pas de diplôme type BAFA, mais je suis volontaire et motivé. J'ai également quelques bases dans le BTP, et je suis sauveteur secouriste. Je suis donc à la recherche d'association locale, sérieuse, fiable, avec un staff parlant anglais (j'ai un niveau d'anglais que je qualifierais de moyen), avec si possible, un hébergement. Si vous en connaissez n'hésitez pas ;)
Concernant le deuxième mois dont l'objectif serait de découvrir le Népal, j'envisage de faire un trek d'une vingtaine de jours. Je suis plutôt sportif (natation, footing). Je me suis déjà renseigné un petit peu sur les différents circuits, mais j'ai du mal à me décider... De plus étant donné que je pars seul, louer les services d'un guide serait hors de prix. Cependant je ne pense pas vraiment être seul (selon les circuits), car je compte faire le trek durant le mois d'octobre qui correspond à la haute saison. J'aimerais d’ailleurs avoir votre avis par rapport à cela, niveau sécurité et savoir si il est aisé de trouver un hébergement durant le trek?
Le tour des Annapurna serait un bon compromis, mais peut être trop court, et peut être trop "classique".. J'attends vos suggestions :)
Pour finir j'aimerais avoir des idées pour profiter de la dizaine de jours qu'il me resterait pour explorer les alentours de Katmandou.
Merci ! ;)
Bonjour,
Que pensez-vous de la nécessité du vaccin contre la rage pour un séjour de 3 mois au Népal (a priori 2 semaines de wwoofing dans une ferme puis trek autour des annapurna puis le langtang).
Je ne suis pas trop fana des vaccinations donc si je peux me passer de celle-là j'aime autant (surtout que financièrement c'est quand même un budget), mais j'ai eu des avis contradictoires sur la nécessité ou non de le prévoir, notamment dans le milieu médical...
Merci d'avance !
Que pensez-vous de la nécessité du vaccin contre la rage pour un séjour de 3 mois au Népal (a priori 2 semaines de wwoofing dans une ferme puis trek autour des annapurna puis le langtang).
Je ne suis pas trop fana des vaccinations donc si je peux me passer de celle-là j'aime autant (surtout que financièrement c'est quand même un budget), mais j'ai eu des avis contradictoires sur la nécessité ou non de le prévoir, notamment dans le milieu médical...
Merci d'avance !
Bonjour à tous,
Alors voilà je suis actuellement une adolscente de quinze ans et je commence à réfléchir à un projet me tenant à coeur : un voyage humanitaire. J'aimerais le réaliser pas cet été, mais celui d'après : j'aurai donc 16 ans.
Je sais que ça peut paraître un peu fou, mais mon rêve serait d'aller faire du bénévolat auprès d'enfants au Népal. Je n'ai bien sûr aucune qualification, mais je suis très motivée, je parle bien l'anglais ( classe européenne) et ai un très bon contact avec les enfants.
Pourriez vous me donner quelques pistes? Ou est-ce un rêve insensé?
Merci beaucoup de vos réponses🙂
Alors voilà je suis actuellement une adolscente de quinze ans et je commence à réfléchir à un projet me tenant à coeur : un voyage humanitaire. J'aimerais le réaliser pas cet été, mais celui d'après : j'aurai donc 16 ans.
Je sais que ça peut paraître un peu fou, mais mon rêve serait d'aller faire du bénévolat auprès d'enfants au Népal. Je n'ai bien sûr aucune qualification, mais je suis très motivée, je parle bien l'anglais ( classe européenne) et ai un très bon contact avec les enfants.
Pourriez vous me donner quelques pistes? Ou est-ce un rêve insensé?
Merci beaucoup de vos réponses🙂
Bonjour les voyageurs.
Je viens vous demander des avis sur la viabilité et la bonne marche de mon prochain voyage :
Je compte m'envoler pour bangkok environ mi-novembre , passer 4 mois à visiter ce pays , le Laos et le Cambodge , puis retourné sur bangkok peut-être prendre un vol pour Kathmandu mi-mars rejoindre un ami au Nepal pour y passer environ 2 ou 3 mois , faire du woofing et peut-être trekké un peu !
-J'ai vu que les visas se faisait sur place pour le Laos et le Cambodge , que pour la Thailande j'ai droit a 30 jours puis 15 quand je finirai ma boucle en re rentrant en Thailande par voie terrestre. Pour le Nepal je peux le faire en arrivant aussi , pour 3 mois ?
-Je pensais partir avec un sac moyen (d'environ 40 litres) pour ne pas trop en emmené pour les pays chaud de l'indochine , et pour avoir un peu plus de place ensuite au nepal (mon ami emportera des affaires à moi dans l'avion comme une doudoune , une veste) pensez-vous que cette idée soit bonne ? J'aurais surtout 2/3 changes , de quoi m'laver , un sac a viande , deux/trois trucs de voyage quoi mais pas d'ordi ou de trop gros appareil photo. Je n'sais pas si un duvet sera vraiment necessaire au Népal (=gros sac :x)
Je compte voyager léger surtout en dans les trois premier pays pour être mobile , mais le nepal derriére m'oblige a prendre un sac moyen. J'prendrai un p'tit sac de 20L compressible porte clé pour les sorties en ville ou quand j'aurais posé le gros parfois.
-Et pour les avions , j'ai vu que les prix était très cher pour un simple aller simple Lyon Bangkok comparé au prix des aller retour , avec ensuite un billet bangkok Kathmandu pour rejoindre mon pote , puis Kathmandu Lyon ça va faire très cher d'avion ! Je compte les prendre au fur et à mesure , sauf le premier que je vais prendre en avance pour payé moins.
Pensez vous que ce programme soit bon et bien faisable ? Je crois que je suis dans les saisons sèches en plus , j'arriverai au Nepal a la fin de celle-ci donc peut-être pas trop froid ensuite.
Et le sac à dos ca vous parait bien ? je voulais surement prendre le osprey Talon 33 (qui ferai en réalité plutôt 40L en grande taille de dos) juste comme ça il a l'air d'avoir pas mal de poches et d'être léger , il m'plait.
Sinon , je pense qu'un budget de 20/25 euro par jour est largement faisable voir même moins ; ca dépend d'ou on est , je me restreint en voyage , surtout sur du long cour.
Je viens vous demander des avis sur la viabilité et la bonne marche de mon prochain voyage :
Je compte m'envoler pour bangkok environ mi-novembre , passer 4 mois à visiter ce pays , le Laos et le Cambodge , puis retourné sur bangkok peut-être prendre un vol pour Kathmandu mi-mars rejoindre un ami au Nepal pour y passer environ 2 ou 3 mois , faire du woofing et peut-être trekké un peu !
-J'ai vu que les visas se faisait sur place pour le Laos et le Cambodge , que pour la Thailande j'ai droit a 30 jours puis 15 quand je finirai ma boucle en re rentrant en Thailande par voie terrestre. Pour le Nepal je peux le faire en arrivant aussi , pour 3 mois ?
-Je pensais partir avec un sac moyen (d'environ 40 litres) pour ne pas trop en emmené pour les pays chaud de l'indochine , et pour avoir un peu plus de place ensuite au nepal (mon ami emportera des affaires à moi dans l'avion comme une doudoune , une veste) pensez-vous que cette idée soit bonne ? J'aurais surtout 2/3 changes , de quoi m'laver , un sac a viande , deux/trois trucs de voyage quoi mais pas d'ordi ou de trop gros appareil photo. Je n'sais pas si un duvet sera vraiment necessaire au Népal (=gros sac :x)
Je compte voyager léger surtout en dans les trois premier pays pour être mobile , mais le nepal derriére m'oblige a prendre un sac moyen. J'prendrai un p'tit sac de 20L compressible porte clé pour les sorties en ville ou quand j'aurais posé le gros parfois.
-Et pour les avions , j'ai vu que les prix était très cher pour un simple aller simple Lyon Bangkok comparé au prix des aller retour , avec ensuite un billet bangkok Kathmandu pour rejoindre mon pote , puis Kathmandu Lyon ça va faire très cher d'avion ! Je compte les prendre au fur et à mesure , sauf le premier que je vais prendre en avance pour payé moins.
Pensez vous que ce programme soit bon et bien faisable ? Je crois que je suis dans les saisons sèches en plus , j'arriverai au Nepal a la fin de celle-ci donc peut-être pas trop froid ensuite.
Et le sac à dos ca vous parait bien ? je voulais surement prendre le osprey Talon 33 (qui ferai en réalité plutôt 40L en grande taille de dos) juste comme ça il a l'air d'avoir pas mal de poches et d'être léger , il m'plait.
Sinon , je pense qu'un budget de 20/25 euro par jour est largement faisable voir même moins ; ca dépend d'ou on est , je me restreint en voyage , surtout sur du long cour.
Bonjour! Jaimerais faire du bénévolat avec lorganisme woofing, au Népal. Ya til quelqu'un qui ait déja fait ca et qui pourai me dira comment etai son expérience??
Merci!
bonjour!
je programme de partir seule en août au Nepal ou en Inde avec le principe du woofing. Je l'ai déjà fait en Irlande l'été dernier. Mais je sais pas si en trois semaines j'aurai le temps de faire l'inde du Nord et le Nepal. Plusieurs possibilité se pésentent: je pensais faire 10 jours d'ashram en Inde pour améliorer mon Yoga et ensuite partir au Nepal par l'intermédiaire du woofing afin d'aider les populations locales. C'est mon premier voyage en Asie..... Est-ce vraiment différent?mieux vaut -il faire les deux pays ou seulement aller au Nepal? merci de vos réponses et à bientôt Pauline
je programme de partir seule en août au Nepal ou en Inde avec le principe du woofing. Je l'ai déjà fait en Irlande l'été dernier. Mais je sais pas si en trois semaines j'aurai le temps de faire l'inde du Nord et le Nepal. Plusieurs possibilité se pésentent: je pensais faire 10 jours d'ashram en Inde pour améliorer mon Yoga et ensuite partir au Nepal par l'intermédiaire du woofing afin d'aider les populations locales. C'est mon premier voyage en Asie..... Est-ce vraiment différent?mieux vaut -il faire les deux pays ou seulement aller au Nepal? merci de vos réponses et à bientôt Pauline
Bonjour !
Je vais probablement faire du wwoofing dans une ferme dans le chitwan la première quinzaine d'octobre. Du coup j'aimerais bien en profiter pour aller faire un tour dans le parc du chitwan. Apparemment là-bas il y a moustiques et donc risque de palu, mais est-ce le cas même en-dehors de la période de mousson ? Autrement dit me recommandez-vous le traitement anti palu ???
Merci d'avance !
Je vais probablement faire du wwoofing dans une ferme dans le chitwan la première quinzaine d'octobre. Du coup j'aimerais bien en profiter pour aller faire un tour dans le parc du chitwan. Apparemment là-bas il y a moustiques et donc risque de palu, mais est-ce le cas même en-dehors de la période de mousson ? Autrement dit me recommandez-vous le traitement anti palu ???
Merci d'avance !
Bonjour,
je recherche à faire un stage ou à trouver du travail dans le domaine de l'environnement (agriculture, foresterie, protection de la faune, hydroélectricité, etc) à l'étranger, particulièrement en Asie (Inde-Népal) mais pourquoi pas ailleurs dans le monde. Je précise que j'ai une formation dans ces domaines.
Avez-vous des adresses (ONG ?) et conseils ?
Merci beaucoup.
Avez-vous des adresses (ONG ?) et conseils ?
Merci beaucoup.
Bonjour voyageurs!!!
Voila je n'ai jamais beaucoup voyagé et je prépare mon départ pour le Népal (Kathmandou) pour Janvier jusque Fevrier en tant que woofer (je ne sais pas si quelq'un connait ce principe). C'est donc la première fois pour moi et j'aimerais savoir déjà si quelqu'un part ce mois ci car j'avoue avoir un peu peur en tant que femelle solitaire et ensuite j'aimerais avoir des conseils sur des choses a voir qui ne sont pas dans le circuit habituel pour les touristes, ou ce qu'il y a de mieux a voir en tant que photographe.
en fin de compte j'aimerais juste avoir des temoignages de ceux qui sont déjà parti.
Merci d'avance pour les réponses!!!!
Voila je n'ai jamais beaucoup voyagé et je prépare mon départ pour le Népal (Kathmandou) pour Janvier jusque Fevrier en tant que woofer (je ne sais pas si quelq'un connait ce principe). C'est donc la première fois pour moi et j'aimerais savoir déjà si quelqu'un part ce mois ci car j'avoue avoir un peu peur en tant que femelle solitaire et ensuite j'aimerais avoir des conseils sur des choses a voir qui ne sont pas dans le circuit habituel pour les touristes, ou ce qu'il y a de mieux a voir en tant que photographe.
en fin de compte j'aimerais juste avoir des temoignages de ceux qui sont déjà parti.
Merci d'avance pour les réponses!!!!
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
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! 🙂
On this forum, we talk a lot about trekking in the Himalayas, but I’d love to share another side of Nepal: its spiritual, cultural, and religious atmosphere, especially in Kathmandu.
Nepal, much like Tibet and Bhutan, is deeply connected to the Himalayas—the ultimate sacred mountain range. This small country exudes a calming vibe, shaped by a strong spiritual dimension. What I loved most was the unique sensory experience you get there. Walking around temples and tantric monasteries, a distinct scent fills the air—aromatic plants used for ritual fumigation. Locals mainly burn Himalayan juniper, cedar, sandalwood, and other local essences. This fragrant smoke is a way to purify the space and reach the deities, and you’re constantly enveloped in these aromas.
Another striking aspect is the sound. As soon as you step outside, you hear bells ringing in front of temples. People ring them three times before praying to announce their presence to the deities. Nepal is also the birthplace of singing bowls and sound meditation practices. In Kathmandu, you can easily find meditation sessions or "sound baths."
The spiritual dimension is everywhere: a Hindu sadhu practicing asceticism, a lama in deep red robes with his mala, turning a prayer wheel while murmuring "Om mani padme hum." Newar Buddhism, Tantrism, and Hinduism coexist harmoniously in daily life.
For those who love exploring a destination through its culture and spirituality, Nepal is an unforgettable place. What was your spiritual experience in Nepal like?
Nepal, much like Tibet and Bhutan, is deeply connected to the Himalayas—the ultimate sacred mountain range. This small country exudes a calming vibe, shaped by a strong spiritual dimension. What I loved most was the unique sensory experience you get there. Walking around temples and tantric monasteries, a distinct scent fills the air—aromatic plants used for ritual fumigation. Locals mainly burn Himalayan juniper, cedar, sandalwood, and other local essences. This fragrant smoke is a way to purify the space and reach the deities, and you’re constantly enveloped in these aromas.
Another striking aspect is the sound. As soon as you step outside, you hear bells ringing in front of temples. People ring them three times before praying to announce their presence to the deities. Nepal is also the birthplace of singing bowls and sound meditation practices. In Kathmandu, you can easily find meditation sessions or "sound baths."
The spiritual dimension is everywhere: a Hindu sadhu practicing asceticism, a lama in deep red robes with his mala, turning a prayer wheel while murmuring "Om mani padme hum." Newar Buddhism, Tantrism, and Hinduism coexist harmoniously in daily life.
For those who love exploring a destination through its culture and spirituality, Nepal is an unforgettable place. What was your spiritual experience in Nepal like?
Hi there,
We’re planning a trip to Nepal and would love to do a helicopter tour to Everest with Namche Heli Service. Has anyone here used this agency? I can’t seem to find any reviews online. Thanks in advance!
Kloki
We’re planning a trip to Nepal and would love to do a helicopter tour to Everest with Namche Heli Service. Has anyone here used this agency? I can’t seem to find any reviews online. Thanks in advance!
Kloki
NAMASTE NEPAL! PRACTICAL INFO AND EXPERIENCE FEEDBACK
Stay from March 25 to April 16, 2025
· Flight tickets Air India (via Delhi) (via Skyscanner) = 1130 € per person · Planned budget (and respected without too many restrictions and while buying a few small gifts) = 2000 € for the stay for two. Buses, taxis, and entrance fees to various sites represent a budget to consider. Meals are cheap. Drinks like beer/Coke, however, are not cheap and cost the equivalent of a meal. · Exchange rate of the rupee during our stay = 0.0064 € (the exchange rate is almost identical everywhere, including at the airport). · At the airport, purchase of two SIM cards (phone) = 1000 NPR x 2 for 28 days. · Kathmandu: we had booked the hotel upon arrival: Kathmandu Boutique Hotel (+977 015 357 446 – email: booking@kathmanduboutiquehotel.com), very well located in a quiet alley off the street, south of Thamel, a 10-minute walk from Durbar Square. A hotel like Nepal knows how to do, where tall people will have to duck. Night + breakfast = 18 € for two. Very warm welcome, great location, excellent value for money. · Bhaktapur: we had also booked a hotel for the end of our stay because the chance of the year 2025 made the Nepali New Year and Bisket Jatra particularly festive in Bhaktapur: Manju Baha Hotel School (+977 976 7234014 – email: manjubahahotel@gmail.com) located in an old monastery. "A social enterprise transforming an old monastery into a charming hotel, offering professional hospitality training to underprivileged Nepali youth." Night + breakfast = 32 € for two. Beautifully decorated room. Very warm welcome. Don’t miss the Changunarayan site (near Bhaktapur), it’s amazing. And if you’re lucky enough to be in Bhaktapur in mid-April for 3 days, there’s the Bisket Jatra festivities (Newari festival), joyful, noisy, fun, and wild… · Pokhara (hotel recommended by the Kathmandu hotel): Hotel Green Tara, Lakeside, 10th street, set back, quiet (Tel. +977 61 462698 – email: greentara_67@hotmail.com) · Trek permit (Lower Mustang, no need for an agency or guide, permits checked at Ghasa and Jomsom) = 2000 NPR per person (2 ID photos) · Bus Kathmandu/Pokhara and return = 2000 NPR per person · Bus Pokhara/Jomsom, 2 one-way tickets = 2800 NPR. · Taxi: negotiation with a driver we recommend, Vicky (+977 984 075 599). You explain what you want, negotiate the price, and he waits for you during the visit. Very charming, we used him several times. For example: departure from our hotel at 10 AM -> Boudhanath/Pashupatinath/Patan return at 5 PM to the hotel = 6500 NPR – Swayambhunath (round trip) = 1200 NPR · Site prices: https://ntb.gov.np/plan-your-trip/before-you-come/heritage-site-entry-fees o Visitor Pass for Kathmandu Durbar Square (for the duration of the stay, show your visa) = 1000 NPR per person (1 ID photo) o Bhaktapur Durbar Square (old town) = 1800 NPR per person o Patan = 1000 NPR per person o Swayambhu Stupa = 200 NPR per person o Boudha Stupa = 200 NPR per person o Pashupatinath Temple = 1000 NPR per person (interesting to take a guide) o Changunarayan Temple (6 km north of Bhaktapur) = 400 NPR per person o Mountain Museum in Pokhara = 750 NPR per person · E-cigarettes: e-cigarettes are banned in India and confiscated whether they’re in carry-on or checked luggage. On the way there, we had kept them in our carry-on, they were confiscated in Delhi. On the way back, learning from our previous experience, we put them in our checked luggage. Someone came to get us to take them out of our bags and confiscate them… You can find e-cigarettes and products in Kathmandu.
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I’m 74 years old. I went to Nepal in 1982, 1983, and the last time in 1986. I wanted to introduce this beautiful and endearing country to my husband, and it was… now or never. So we decided it was now.
I knew the trek starting from Pokhara: Naudanda/Birethanti/Ghorepani/Tatopani/Kalopani. There was no way I was going to do that trek, especially the 1000-meter staircase to reach Ghorepani… You have to stay humble with age.
Back then, the road didn’t exist. I didn’t consider, with the construction of this road (NH48) along the western bank of the Kali Gandaki, doing a trek along a windy and dusty road. Was there an alternative hiking trail on the eastern bank? No one answered my question on VoyageForum, so I did my research online. And I found this site: "Andrées de Ruiter and Prem Rai - Trekking the Annapurna Circuit, including the new NATT trails that avoid the road - A guide to one of the most beautiful trekking regions in Nepal and the world (2011) - NATT = New Annapurna Trekking Trail".
Phew! A solution was emerging. This circuit from 2011 wasn’t fully marked. The idea was to go from Jomsom to Tatopani, so we needed to make sure the path was well-marked all the way, which we did, and the path exists, marked in red and white!
So, with the walking times information, we built our 8-day circuit:
· Jomsom/Thinigaon · Thinigaon/Chimang · Chimang/Saura · Saura/Kokhetanti · Rest day or, if in good shape: loop to Sekong Lake · Kokhetanti/Jhipra Deurali · Jhipra Deurali/Kopchepani · Kopchepani/Tatopani
It’s a senior trek, after all. So the walking times noted on the sites indicated 3 hours or even 4 hours for the two longest stages. That pace suited us fine.
On March 29, we left Kathmandu (1400m), after visiting the must-see sites, by bus to Pokhara: 200 km and 8.5 hours on a chaotic road under construction. I had a memory of Pokhara where it was the first city where you could see the Himalayan range, especially Machhapuchhare. But the pollution is such, the dust raised by traffic and construction, that no horizon is visible except the first hills around Pokhara.
We stayed 24 hours in Pokhara (820m), and on March 31, we left our luggage at the hotel and set off with our lightest backpacks: change of clothes, toiletries, first aid kit, anti-chafing cream, water bottle, sleeping bag liner, and light shoes for the stages.
We took the bus to Jomsom: 160 km/7.5 hours including stops for bathroom breaks, tea, and lunch. The road is nothing but a chaos of potholes, landslides, construction, dust, rebuilding, and mudslides. In Ghasa, the bus stops, and we’re told we’re at a checkpoint and that the two foreigners in the bus, my husband and I, need to have our permits checked, which takes a few minutes. The driving is rock-and-roll, surprising, and courteous. The drivers have their codes, and on these improbable roads, they’re virtuosos.
We could have chosen the plane, but several reasons dissuaded us: if there’s too much wind, the planes don’t take off; personally, I wasn’t reassured about landing in Jomsom, and this transport has a cost.
We arrived around 2 PM in Jomsom (2720m), and despite the early wake-up, the nearly 8 hours on the bus, and the altitude, we decided to head straight to Thinigaon (2840m). At the Jomsom checkpoint, they told us it was a 30-minute walk. Great! Except we took an hour and a half on an uphill road, bent over to fight a strong wind. But the Himalayan range is there! The Dhaulagiri, the Nilgiri, the Annapurnas as a reward.
In Thinigaon, we found a room at the "Nilgiri View Hotel" run by a didi (big sister in Nepali). From the lodge’s roof, she proudly showed us the different peaks surrounding the village and told us, worried, that it hadn’t snowed here for 3 years. She said there are very few tourists, that the season is rather in September/October/November. It seems there’s not a soul in this village, yet mules pass through the narrow street paved with large flat stones, their bells ringing. We dine at 6 PM and go to bed… Room = 1200 NPR and dinner, breakfast, and drinks = 2560 NPR.
On April 1, we set off at 9 AM, not for Chimang as planned but for Marpha! The didi from the Thinigaon lodge had said it was a 3-hour walk. The first part of this stage is attractive, the mountains are magnificent and imposing, the landscape is superb, there’s no one around, a feeling of being "alone in the world." We follow Dhumbra Tal, this small green lake. The path is a rocky track that climbs steeply. Then, around a hill, we start the big descent that joins the Kali Gandaki. We face the wind head-on, and the violent gusts take our breath away, throw us off balance, and envelop us in dust. We see the road on the other side of the Kali Gandaki. We arrive in the village of Chhairo at 2 PM, completely exhausted and with blistered feet, after 5 hours of walking instead of the planned 3.5 hours.
We’re welcomed by the village nurse, who tells us there’s a lodge in the village. Chhairo is a Tibetan village, a 20-minute walk from Marpha (according to the locals, multiply by 2 or even 3 for us…). We’re going to revise our trek plan and, first of all, spend the night in Chhairo.
The lodge is quite pleasant, and Karma, the hostess, is very friendly. She asks about our plans and suggests we stay in Chhairo the next day, from where we can visit Marpha and also Chimang, a 1-hour walk away, in light mode, meaning without backpacks. She invites us to participate in a village ceremony the next evening.
We immediately accept the proposal, as our feet need rest and the welcome is so warm… Dinner and bed!
We reworked our trek plan, which was too ambitious for our untrained bodies and, let’s face it… no longer in our first youth. In the initial plan, we thought there wouldn’t be too much elevation gain following the Kali Gandaki, but checking the map, we realize there might be significant elevation changes between Sauru and Sirkung. So we plan:
· Tomorrow: visit Marpha (2670m) and Chimang (2744m) · April 3: bus from Chhairo (2700m) to Kalopani (2530m) and continue on foot to Ghasa (2010m) · April 4: Ghasa/Pairataplo (1940m) · April 5: Pairatapla/Gadpar (1580m) · April 6: Gadpar/Narchyang (1510m) · April 7: Narchyang/Tatopani (1190m) · April 8: return to Pokhara.
Normally, it’s all downhill…
April 2, a rest day then… We set off in the morning to explore Marpha. We have to take a temporary bridge because the suspension bridge is closed due to road construction. We join the road and arrive in Marpha, a village famous for its apple orchards, brandy, cider, and apple juice production. This village is magnificent with its stone houses and monastery clinging to the hillside. The road construction spared it. There are people, but very few Western tourists.
We have lunch in Marpha and go back through Chhairo to take the path to Chimang. We cross a fragrant pine forest and find the rocky path; the landscape is splendid. We walk quietly, passing peaceful buffaloes and cows, and arrive at the foot of a stone staircase… 275 steps (which we counted on the way back) leading us to the village of Chimang. Chimang is an isolated Newari village that seems a bit desolate. Despite the slopes, there are crops on every little bit of land. Thankfully, we changed our initial program because there’s no lodge in this village, contrary to what we saw on a map… We wander through the village, which seems very deserted, have coffee in a house from another world, and then head back to Chhairo.
A rest day? = 5 hours of walking!!
Dinner and village ceremony. From what we understand, this ceremony is in honor of the Dalai Lama. Men, women, and children in traditional costumes gather twice a month; they dance, make, and offer small sweet cakes with Tibetan tea (made from tea, yak butter—often rancid—water, and salt). Surprising for first-timers…
Around 10 PM, we leave the ceremony; tomorrow morning, we need to be on the roadside by 7 AM to catch the bus to Kalopani…
This village of Chhairo is very pleasant and welcoming, no tourists, just two motorcyclists who arrived in the evening, one of whom participated in the ceremony and discreetly poured his Tibetan tea outside.
Lodge: "Norsang Tibetan Guesthouse and Restaurant". Total bill for 2 nights, 2 dinners, 2 breakfasts, and drinks = 8000 NPR.
April 3: bus from Chhairo to Kalopani, about 1.5 hours for the 20 km (200 NPR per person). We descend on the right bank of the Kali Gandaki. We find the red and white markings to resume the trek toward Ghasa. We’re in a fragrant pine forest, the Dhaulagiri on one side and the Annapurnas on the other, magnificent, and the path is pleasant and easy. We get a bit lost in this forest, always looking for the markings. Near Lete, two trekkers pass us, and we meet them again a little further on with two very young children, to whom we give the 2 hard-boiled eggs I didn’t eat this morning. They accepted them without hesitation.
We arrive in a village and ask for directions to Ghasa. The young girls point the way. But we come across a forest being logged, trees cut in all directions. We turn back and ask for confirmation. They confirm… But the two young girls catch up with us and clear the way. We have to step over, go around, and cross the felled trees, with no indication at all. Through this pick-up sticks of felled trees, the girls lead us to the top of a stone staircase, indicating that was the path. It’s the only place where we saw rhododendrons in bloom.
We descend the staircase. At the bottom, to the left, there’s a bridge to go toward Choyo, and to the right, a path to Ghasa. We take the right path and join the road. We should normally find the red and white markings, but we don’t… So we continue on the western bank road of the Kali Gandaki.
A little before the village of Misi, we see fumaroles on the opposite bank that seem to come from the ground. We don’t understand. We stopped to eat in the village of Misi (noodle soup = 600 NPR), but it’s hard to communicate with the elderly people running the guesthouse.
We continued on the road, not finding the marked path parallel to the road. Landslides, both on the left and right banks, seem to have taken over the marked routes. It’s a place where the Kali Gandaki gorge narrows, and on the opposite bank, the mountain smokes more and more, and we now hear the crackling of fire. Across from us, the mountain is burning… Our initial plan had us passing on that burning bank right now…
We arrive in Ghasa at 3:30 PM, a 6.5-hour stage but with a 1-hour stop at noon. We’re at the "Florida Guesthouse and Restaurant." From our room, we see the mountain smoking on the other side of the river, and at night, we see the flames. In this village, posters show Himalayan eagles and vultures that seem to be protected species. Indeed, we saw (and heard) 3 eagles circling today.
April 4 – Today, heading to Pairothapla or Kopchepani depending on our feet, accommodation options, and simply our desires.
No more smoke on the mountain this morning. It’s chilly, 7:45 AM, the sky is clear, just a smell of smoke outside.
Price of the lodge = 1000 NPR for the night + 3580 NPR for meals.
We cross Ghasa, which stretches over more than a kilometer. We have a drink at the last guesthouse in the village, and the didi, when she learns our destination, tells us to be careful because the villages we’re going to aren’t safe. Should we distribute our rupees in different pockets? Nah, we kept going.
At the exit of Ghasa, we find the red and white markings and take the suspension bridge to cross the boiling waters of the Kali Gandaki. The passage is impressive because the river is tumultuous. Lots of climbs and even more descents. We’re back on the eastern bank. It’s hot! On the narrow path, we meet a group of buffaloes. Who has the right of way? We decide to stick as close as possible to the rock wall and move forward calmly. The buffaloes look at us, chewing placidly, with no intention of jumping on us. Phew!
After a 5-hour stage (including stops), we arrive in Pairothapla, with hot feet and firm thighs, and decide we won’t go any further. It’s a good thing because there’s a lodge, the most basic so far, but with a great welcome. We have a meal and a short nap. The buffaloes we met on the way belong to this house. They come to drink at the fountain by the path.
Our host, very pleasant, doesn’t know what to do to please us and is very attentive. He wants to chat. He has two children, a 4-year-old girl and a 7-year-old boy. Where do they go to school? Do they go? He tells us that the fires in the mountain are caused by people, but for what reason? We won’t find out, but it’s illegal. From here, we can still see smoke rising in the distance. The wife is a bit less friendly. Corn kernels dry on a woven straw mat on the ground, and the mom sorts them.
From where we are, we overlook the valley and see the road under construction winding along the mountainside on the other bank.
Dinner on the terrace of the house overlooking the path, windbreaker and fleece on: dal bhat chicken for me and chicken curry for my husband: "organic" products, at least local production. There are small vegetable gardens everywhere with all sorts of vegetables.
April 5 – While we’re having breakfast on the terrace of our lodge, 5 porters, straps on their foreheads, heavily loaded, pass by on the path. A few minutes later, a group of 9 people appears. It must be said that since the beginning of our journey, we’ve met very few hikers. Two backpackers in Chhairo, the two hikers near Lete, two female hikers passed us before Pairothapla, a solo female hiker passed us…
The lodge in Pairothapla is called "Bimala Lodge & Thakali Kitchen" – Price for night + 4 meals + 2 breakfasts = 3000 NPR.
The descent toward the Kali Gandaki involves climbs whose steps we didn’t count. Clearly, the landslides on the mountain cause changes to the official ACAP trek marked in red and white, and the marking updates can’t keep up with the pace of these landslides. It’s almost always by chance that we find the markings. Fortunately, we can follow the power line that guides us somewhat.
Drink stop in Kopchepani, the legs are fine, but the feet don’t like being tightly enclosed. A group of trekkers with porters passes on the path. We met buffaloes that we kindly let pass; the path was wide enough, but it was a staircase going up, and we didn’t want to take any risks.
Across, a view of the magnificent Rupse Waterfall on the other bank of the Kali Gandaki, at the bottom, lots of vehicles and people.
Arrival in Gadpar after crossing a rather unwelcoming small village and cultivated gardens between dry stone walls, each better built than the last.
First lodge spotted, first lodge adopted to answer the call of our feet, and a very warm welcome from the owner. Since we hadn’t eaten at noon, we had Tibetan bread/jam. 6-hour stage including 1 hour of stops. Night + dinner + breakfast + drinks = 5060 NPR
April 6 – Today, heading to Narchyang.
For several days, we’ve seen banana trees with their bunches of fruit and even a prickly pear with large fruits ripening.
This stage is quite peaceful and pleasant. We take a suspension bridge to cross a tributary of the Kali Gandaki. While we’re resting for a moment before crossing the bridge, a couple of porters, a man and a woman, arrive and start across the bridge with their wood load in a basket held by a strap on their forehead, making them bend. We set off too… lighter than them.
On the other side of the bridge… a stone staircase, and it climbs steeply. The porter couple didn’t take this staircase; they went right on the path.
At the top of the staircase, we arrive in Narchyang after a 4-hour stage. A magnificent waterfall overlooks the village. We get lost in this fairly large village looking for a lodge. After wandering around for a while, we ask for directions, and an 84-year-old man takes us through the whole village and accompanies us to a very nice lodge run by a woman.
We chat with our hostess, who asks where we’re from and where we’re going. We explain that we want to reach Tatopani the next day and then return to Pokhara. She tells us there are 4x4s going directly to Pokhara and that it would probably be easier than taking a bus that might be full in Tatopani. After a quick consultation, we decide to return to Pokhara the next day by 4x4. She finds us a 4x4 with 2 seats left, departure at 8 AM – 5 hours on the road and 1500 NPR per person. A charming didi who does everything to be pleasant and helpful.
Narchyang community lodge = night + snacks + dinner + breakfast = 3000 NPR.
There you go, our trek ends tomorrow. Many necessary changes and adaptations to our initial trek, but no regrets, it was superb and a great experience that, for my part, I won’t be able to repeat. Always this encounter with the endearing, welcoming, curious, and very kind Nepali people. It was now or never, and we did it!
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In conclusion, 3 full weeks in Nepal is a duration that allows visiting Kathmandu, Patan, and Bhaktapur, enjoying the various sites, and soaking in the atmosphere and urban Nepali life.
The trek, even revised and corrected, allowed us to get close to the impressive Annapurna and Dhaulagiri peaks. One or two acclimatization days might be necessary to get the body in tune with this magical and extraordinary land.
Stay from March 25 to April 16, 2025
· Flight tickets Air India (via Delhi) (via Skyscanner) = 1130 € per person · Planned budget (and respected without too many restrictions and while buying a few small gifts) = 2000 € for the stay for two. Buses, taxis, and entrance fees to various sites represent a budget to consider. Meals are cheap. Drinks like beer/Coke, however, are not cheap and cost the equivalent of a meal. · Exchange rate of the rupee during our stay = 0.0064 € (the exchange rate is almost identical everywhere, including at the airport). · At the airport, purchase of two SIM cards (phone) = 1000 NPR x 2 for 28 days. · Kathmandu: we had booked the hotel upon arrival: Kathmandu Boutique Hotel (+977 015 357 446 – email: booking@kathmanduboutiquehotel.com), very well located in a quiet alley off the street, south of Thamel, a 10-minute walk from Durbar Square. A hotel like Nepal knows how to do, where tall people will have to duck. Night + breakfast = 18 € for two. Very warm welcome, great location, excellent value for money. · Bhaktapur: we had also booked a hotel for the end of our stay because the chance of the year 2025 made the Nepali New Year and Bisket Jatra particularly festive in Bhaktapur: Manju Baha Hotel School (+977 976 7234014 – email: manjubahahotel@gmail.com) located in an old monastery. "A social enterprise transforming an old monastery into a charming hotel, offering professional hospitality training to underprivileged Nepali youth." Night + breakfast = 32 € for two. Beautifully decorated room. Very warm welcome. Don’t miss the Changunarayan site (near Bhaktapur), it’s amazing. And if you’re lucky enough to be in Bhaktapur in mid-April for 3 days, there’s the Bisket Jatra festivities (Newari festival), joyful, noisy, fun, and wild… · Pokhara (hotel recommended by the Kathmandu hotel): Hotel Green Tara, Lakeside, 10th street, set back, quiet (Tel. +977 61 462698 – email: greentara_67@hotmail.com) · Trek permit (Lower Mustang, no need for an agency or guide, permits checked at Ghasa and Jomsom) = 2000 NPR per person (2 ID photos) · Bus Kathmandu/Pokhara and return = 2000 NPR per person · Bus Pokhara/Jomsom, 2 one-way tickets = 2800 NPR. · Taxi: negotiation with a driver we recommend, Vicky (+977 984 075 599). You explain what you want, negotiate the price, and he waits for you during the visit. Very charming, we used him several times. For example: departure from our hotel at 10 AM -> Boudhanath/Pashupatinath/Patan return at 5 PM to the hotel = 6500 NPR – Swayambhunath (round trip) = 1200 NPR · Site prices: https://ntb.gov.np/plan-your-trip/before-you-come/heritage-site-entry-fees o Visitor Pass for Kathmandu Durbar Square (for the duration of the stay, show your visa) = 1000 NPR per person (1 ID photo) o Bhaktapur Durbar Square (old town) = 1800 NPR per person o Patan = 1000 NPR per person o Swayambhu Stupa = 200 NPR per person o Boudha Stupa = 200 NPR per person o Pashupatinath Temple = 1000 NPR per person (interesting to take a guide) o Changunarayan Temple (6 km north of Bhaktapur) = 400 NPR per person o Mountain Museum in Pokhara = 750 NPR per person · E-cigarettes: e-cigarettes are banned in India and confiscated whether they’re in carry-on or checked luggage. On the way there, we had kept them in our carry-on, they were confiscated in Delhi. On the way back, learning from our previous experience, we put them in our checked luggage. Someone came to get us to take them out of our bags and confiscate them… You can find e-cigarettes and products in Kathmandu.
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I’m 74 years old. I went to Nepal in 1982, 1983, and the last time in 1986. I wanted to introduce this beautiful and endearing country to my husband, and it was… now or never. So we decided it was now.
I knew the trek starting from Pokhara: Naudanda/Birethanti/Ghorepani/Tatopani/Kalopani. There was no way I was going to do that trek, especially the 1000-meter staircase to reach Ghorepani… You have to stay humble with age.
Back then, the road didn’t exist. I didn’t consider, with the construction of this road (NH48) along the western bank of the Kali Gandaki, doing a trek along a windy and dusty road. Was there an alternative hiking trail on the eastern bank? No one answered my question on VoyageForum, so I did my research online. And I found this site: "Andrées de Ruiter and Prem Rai - Trekking the Annapurna Circuit, including the new NATT trails that avoid the road - A guide to one of the most beautiful trekking regions in Nepal and the world (2011) - NATT = New Annapurna Trekking Trail".
Phew! A solution was emerging. This circuit from 2011 wasn’t fully marked. The idea was to go from Jomsom to Tatopani, so we needed to make sure the path was well-marked all the way, which we did, and the path exists, marked in red and white!
So, with the walking times information, we built our 8-day circuit:
· Jomsom/Thinigaon · Thinigaon/Chimang · Chimang/Saura · Saura/Kokhetanti · Rest day or, if in good shape: loop to Sekong Lake · Kokhetanti/Jhipra Deurali · Jhipra Deurali/Kopchepani · Kopchepani/Tatopani
It’s a senior trek, after all. So the walking times noted on the sites indicated 3 hours or even 4 hours for the two longest stages. That pace suited us fine.
On March 29, we left Kathmandu (1400m), after visiting the must-see sites, by bus to Pokhara: 200 km and 8.5 hours on a chaotic road under construction. I had a memory of Pokhara where it was the first city where you could see the Himalayan range, especially Machhapuchhare. But the pollution is such, the dust raised by traffic and construction, that no horizon is visible except the first hills around Pokhara.
We stayed 24 hours in Pokhara (820m), and on March 31, we left our luggage at the hotel and set off with our lightest backpacks: change of clothes, toiletries, first aid kit, anti-chafing cream, water bottle, sleeping bag liner, and light shoes for the stages.
We took the bus to Jomsom: 160 km/7.5 hours including stops for bathroom breaks, tea, and lunch. The road is nothing but a chaos of potholes, landslides, construction, dust, rebuilding, and mudslides. In Ghasa, the bus stops, and we’re told we’re at a checkpoint and that the two foreigners in the bus, my husband and I, need to have our permits checked, which takes a few minutes. The driving is rock-and-roll, surprising, and courteous. The drivers have their codes, and on these improbable roads, they’re virtuosos.
We could have chosen the plane, but several reasons dissuaded us: if there’s too much wind, the planes don’t take off; personally, I wasn’t reassured about landing in Jomsom, and this transport has a cost.
We arrived around 2 PM in Jomsom (2720m), and despite the early wake-up, the nearly 8 hours on the bus, and the altitude, we decided to head straight to Thinigaon (2840m). At the Jomsom checkpoint, they told us it was a 30-minute walk. Great! Except we took an hour and a half on an uphill road, bent over to fight a strong wind. But the Himalayan range is there! The Dhaulagiri, the Nilgiri, the Annapurnas as a reward.
In Thinigaon, we found a room at the "Nilgiri View Hotel" run by a didi (big sister in Nepali). From the lodge’s roof, she proudly showed us the different peaks surrounding the village and told us, worried, that it hadn’t snowed here for 3 years. She said there are very few tourists, that the season is rather in September/October/November. It seems there’s not a soul in this village, yet mules pass through the narrow street paved with large flat stones, their bells ringing. We dine at 6 PM and go to bed… Room = 1200 NPR and dinner, breakfast, and drinks = 2560 NPR.
On April 1, we set off at 9 AM, not for Chimang as planned but for Marpha! The didi from the Thinigaon lodge had said it was a 3-hour walk. The first part of this stage is attractive, the mountains are magnificent and imposing, the landscape is superb, there’s no one around, a feeling of being "alone in the world." We follow Dhumbra Tal, this small green lake. The path is a rocky track that climbs steeply. Then, around a hill, we start the big descent that joins the Kali Gandaki. We face the wind head-on, and the violent gusts take our breath away, throw us off balance, and envelop us in dust. We see the road on the other side of the Kali Gandaki. We arrive in the village of Chhairo at 2 PM, completely exhausted and with blistered feet, after 5 hours of walking instead of the planned 3.5 hours.
We’re welcomed by the village nurse, who tells us there’s a lodge in the village. Chhairo is a Tibetan village, a 20-minute walk from Marpha (according to the locals, multiply by 2 or even 3 for us…). We’re going to revise our trek plan and, first of all, spend the night in Chhairo.
The lodge is quite pleasant, and Karma, the hostess, is very friendly. She asks about our plans and suggests we stay in Chhairo the next day, from where we can visit Marpha and also Chimang, a 1-hour walk away, in light mode, meaning without backpacks. She invites us to participate in a village ceremony the next evening.
We immediately accept the proposal, as our feet need rest and the welcome is so warm… Dinner and bed!
We reworked our trek plan, which was too ambitious for our untrained bodies and, let’s face it… no longer in our first youth. In the initial plan, we thought there wouldn’t be too much elevation gain following the Kali Gandaki, but checking the map, we realize there might be significant elevation changes between Sauru and Sirkung. So we plan:
· Tomorrow: visit Marpha (2670m) and Chimang (2744m) · April 3: bus from Chhairo (2700m) to Kalopani (2530m) and continue on foot to Ghasa (2010m) · April 4: Ghasa/Pairataplo (1940m) · April 5: Pairatapla/Gadpar (1580m) · April 6: Gadpar/Narchyang (1510m) · April 7: Narchyang/Tatopani (1190m) · April 8: return to Pokhara.
Normally, it’s all downhill…
April 2, a rest day then… We set off in the morning to explore Marpha. We have to take a temporary bridge because the suspension bridge is closed due to road construction. We join the road and arrive in Marpha, a village famous for its apple orchards, brandy, cider, and apple juice production. This village is magnificent with its stone houses and monastery clinging to the hillside. The road construction spared it. There are people, but very few Western tourists.
We have lunch in Marpha and go back through Chhairo to take the path to Chimang. We cross a fragrant pine forest and find the rocky path; the landscape is splendid. We walk quietly, passing peaceful buffaloes and cows, and arrive at the foot of a stone staircase… 275 steps (which we counted on the way back) leading us to the village of Chimang. Chimang is an isolated Newari village that seems a bit desolate. Despite the slopes, there are crops on every little bit of land. Thankfully, we changed our initial program because there’s no lodge in this village, contrary to what we saw on a map… We wander through the village, which seems very deserted, have coffee in a house from another world, and then head back to Chhairo.
A rest day? = 5 hours of walking!!
Dinner and village ceremony. From what we understand, this ceremony is in honor of the Dalai Lama. Men, women, and children in traditional costumes gather twice a month; they dance, make, and offer small sweet cakes with Tibetan tea (made from tea, yak butter—often rancid—water, and salt). Surprising for first-timers…
Around 10 PM, we leave the ceremony; tomorrow morning, we need to be on the roadside by 7 AM to catch the bus to Kalopani…
This village of Chhairo is very pleasant and welcoming, no tourists, just two motorcyclists who arrived in the evening, one of whom participated in the ceremony and discreetly poured his Tibetan tea outside.
Lodge: "Norsang Tibetan Guesthouse and Restaurant". Total bill for 2 nights, 2 dinners, 2 breakfasts, and drinks = 8000 NPR.
April 3: bus from Chhairo to Kalopani, about 1.5 hours for the 20 km (200 NPR per person). We descend on the right bank of the Kali Gandaki. We find the red and white markings to resume the trek toward Ghasa. We’re in a fragrant pine forest, the Dhaulagiri on one side and the Annapurnas on the other, magnificent, and the path is pleasant and easy. We get a bit lost in this forest, always looking for the markings. Near Lete, two trekkers pass us, and we meet them again a little further on with two very young children, to whom we give the 2 hard-boiled eggs I didn’t eat this morning. They accepted them without hesitation.
We arrive in a village and ask for directions to Ghasa. The young girls point the way. But we come across a forest being logged, trees cut in all directions. We turn back and ask for confirmation. They confirm… But the two young girls catch up with us and clear the way. We have to step over, go around, and cross the felled trees, with no indication at all. Through this pick-up sticks of felled trees, the girls lead us to the top of a stone staircase, indicating that was the path. It’s the only place where we saw rhododendrons in bloom.
We descend the staircase. At the bottom, to the left, there’s a bridge to go toward Choyo, and to the right, a path to Ghasa. We take the right path and join the road. We should normally find the red and white markings, but we don’t… So we continue on the western bank road of the Kali Gandaki.
A little before the village of Misi, we see fumaroles on the opposite bank that seem to come from the ground. We don’t understand. We stopped to eat in the village of Misi (noodle soup = 600 NPR), but it’s hard to communicate with the elderly people running the guesthouse.
We continued on the road, not finding the marked path parallel to the road. Landslides, both on the left and right banks, seem to have taken over the marked routes. It’s a place where the Kali Gandaki gorge narrows, and on the opposite bank, the mountain smokes more and more, and we now hear the crackling of fire. Across from us, the mountain is burning… Our initial plan had us passing on that burning bank right now…
We arrive in Ghasa at 3:30 PM, a 6.5-hour stage but with a 1-hour stop at noon. We’re at the "Florida Guesthouse and Restaurant." From our room, we see the mountain smoking on the other side of the river, and at night, we see the flames. In this village, posters show Himalayan eagles and vultures that seem to be protected species. Indeed, we saw (and heard) 3 eagles circling today.
April 4 – Today, heading to Pairothapla or Kopchepani depending on our feet, accommodation options, and simply our desires.
No more smoke on the mountain this morning. It’s chilly, 7:45 AM, the sky is clear, just a smell of smoke outside.
Price of the lodge = 1000 NPR for the night + 3580 NPR for meals.
We cross Ghasa, which stretches over more than a kilometer. We have a drink at the last guesthouse in the village, and the didi, when she learns our destination, tells us to be careful because the villages we’re going to aren’t safe. Should we distribute our rupees in different pockets? Nah, we kept going.
At the exit of Ghasa, we find the red and white markings and take the suspension bridge to cross the boiling waters of the Kali Gandaki. The passage is impressive because the river is tumultuous. Lots of climbs and even more descents. We’re back on the eastern bank. It’s hot! On the narrow path, we meet a group of buffaloes. Who has the right of way? We decide to stick as close as possible to the rock wall and move forward calmly. The buffaloes look at us, chewing placidly, with no intention of jumping on us. Phew!
After a 5-hour stage (including stops), we arrive in Pairothapla, with hot feet and firm thighs, and decide we won’t go any further. It’s a good thing because there’s a lodge, the most basic so far, but with a great welcome. We have a meal and a short nap. The buffaloes we met on the way belong to this house. They come to drink at the fountain by the path.
Our host, very pleasant, doesn’t know what to do to please us and is very attentive. He wants to chat. He has two children, a 4-year-old girl and a 7-year-old boy. Where do they go to school? Do they go? He tells us that the fires in the mountain are caused by people, but for what reason? We won’t find out, but it’s illegal. From here, we can still see smoke rising in the distance. The wife is a bit less friendly. Corn kernels dry on a woven straw mat on the ground, and the mom sorts them.
From where we are, we overlook the valley and see the road under construction winding along the mountainside on the other bank.
Dinner on the terrace of the house overlooking the path, windbreaker and fleece on: dal bhat chicken for me and chicken curry for my husband: "organic" products, at least local production. There are small vegetable gardens everywhere with all sorts of vegetables.
April 5 – While we’re having breakfast on the terrace of our lodge, 5 porters, straps on their foreheads, heavily loaded, pass by on the path. A few minutes later, a group of 9 people appears. It must be said that since the beginning of our journey, we’ve met very few hikers. Two backpackers in Chhairo, the two hikers near Lete, two female hikers passed us before Pairothapla, a solo female hiker passed us…
The lodge in Pairothapla is called "Bimala Lodge & Thakali Kitchen" – Price for night + 4 meals + 2 breakfasts = 3000 NPR.
The descent toward the Kali Gandaki involves climbs whose steps we didn’t count. Clearly, the landslides on the mountain cause changes to the official ACAP trek marked in red and white, and the marking updates can’t keep up with the pace of these landslides. It’s almost always by chance that we find the markings. Fortunately, we can follow the power line that guides us somewhat.
Drink stop in Kopchepani, the legs are fine, but the feet don’t like being tightly enclosed. A group of trekkers with porters passes on the path. We met buffaloes that we kindly let pass; the path was wide enough, but it was a staircase going up, and we didn’t want to take any risks.
Across, a view of the magnificent Rupse Waterfall on the other bank of the Kali Gandaki, at the bottom, lots of vehicles and people.
Arrival in Gadpar after crossing a rather unwelcoming small village and cultivated gardens between dry stone walls, each better built than the last.
First lodge spotted, first lodge adopted to answer the call of our feet, and a very warm welcome from the owner. Since we hadn’t eaten at noon, we had Tibetan bread/jam. 6-hour stage including 1 hour of stops. Night + dinner + breakfast + drinks = 5060 NPR
April 6 – Today, heading to Narchyang.
For several days, we’ve seen banana trees with their bunches of fruit and even a prickly pear with large fruits ripening.
This stage is quite peaceful and pleasant. We take a suspension bridge to cross a tributary of the Kali Gandaki. While we’re resting for a moment before crossing the bridge, a couple of porters, a man and a woman, arrive and start across the bridge with their wood load in a basket held by a strap on their forehead, making them bend. We set off too… lighter than them.
On the other side of the bridge… a stone staircase, and it climbs steeply. The porter couple didn’t take this staircase; they went right on the path.
At the top of the staircase, we arrive in Narchyang after a 4-hour stage. A magnificent waterfall overlooks the village. We get lost in this fairly large village looking for a lodge. After wandering around for a while, we ask for directions, and an 84-year-old man takes us through the whole village and accompanies us to a very nice lodge run by a woman.
We chat with our hostess, who asks where we’re from and where we’re going. We explain that we want to reach Tatopani the next day and then return to Pokhara. She tells us there are 4x4s going directly to Pokhara and that it would probably be easier than taking a bus that might be full in Tatopani. After a quick consultation, we decide to return to Pokhara the next day by 4x4. She finds us a 4x4 with 2 seats left, departure at 8 AM – 5 hours on the road and 1500 NPR per person. A charming didi who does everything to be pleasant and helpful.
Narchyang community lodge = night + snacks + dinner + breakfast = 3000 NPR.
There you go, our trek ends tomorrow. Many necessary changes and adaptations to our initial trek, but no regrets, it was superb and a great experience that, for my part, I won’t be able to repeat. Always this encounter with the endearing, welcoming, curious, and very kind Nepali people. It was now or never, and we did it!
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In conclusion, 3 full weeks in Nepal is a duration that allows visiting Kathmandu, Patan, and Bhaktapur, enjoying the various sites, and soaking in the atmosphere and urban Nepali life.
The trek, even revised and corrected, allowed us to get close to the impressive Annapurna and Dhaulagiri peaks. One or two acclimatization days might be necessary to get the body in tune with this magical and extraordinary land.
Hi there,
My partner and I are heading to Nepal for 15 days in March—she’s a schoolteacher. We’ll be trekking to Everest Base Camp and then doing the loop via the Gokyo Lakes.
We’d love to set up a fundraiser to donate to a school in Namche, along with visiting the school. It’s something that really matters to us. But it’s been tough to get in touch with a school—any ideas on how to go about this? Thanks!
My partner and I are heading to Nepal for 15 days in March—she’s a schoolteacher. We’ll be trekking to Everest Base Camp and then doing the loop via the Gokyo Lakes.
We’d love to set up a fundraiser to donate to a school in Namche, along with visiting the school. It’s something that really matters to us. But it’s been tough to get in touch with a school—any ideas on how to go about this? Thanks!
Hi everyone,
We’re heading out in March for this trek. We’re used to hiking and long-distance treks, but this’ll be our first time in Nepal.
QUESTION: People from Nepal are telling us it’s MANDATORY to have guides! Is this true, or is it just agencies trying to get work for their staff?
The Lonely Planet says: "In April 2023, the government announced that every trekker would need to hire the services of a porter or a licensed guide to obtain the TIMS permit. The law isn’t enforced, and by 2025, there were no longer any obligations for teahouse treks."
What do you think? What’s your experience? Thanks for your feedback.
We’re heading out in March for this trek. We’re used to hiking and long-distance treks, but this’ll be our first time in Nepal.
QUESTION: People from Nepal are telling us it’s MANDATORY to have guides! Is this true, or is it just agencies trying to get work for their staff?
The Lonely Planet says: "In April 2023, the government announced that every trekker would need to hire the services of a porter or a licensed guide to obtain the TIMS permit. The law isn’t enforced, and by 2025, there were no longer any obligations for teahouse treks."
What do you think? What’s your experience? Thanks for your feedback.
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
Hey everyone,
My plan for next November is to head back (yet again) to the Annapurnas to complete a route I’d always promised myself I’d do one day. Here’s the breakdown:
1. Start from Sikles and join the Annapurna Circuit by first going through Kori, then the Namun La (or Namun Bhanjyang). It’s a bit of a forgotten route, and I haven’t found much info on it—no .gpx files or firsthand accounts. Still, I’ve roughly mapped it out using different sources.
2. After that, I plan to head up to Phu to do the direct Phu Pass/Naar Pass traverse to Naar. It’s doable in 2 days, but why not in 1 if the weather’s good and I set off early enough?
3. Finally, I’ll head toward the Mesokanto North Pass (after a short camp at Tilicho North BC) to descend the entire Gandaki Valley down to Nayapul.
I’m obviously looking for any tips or feedback (if you’ve got any), and maybe a travel buddy who’s up for a little off-the-beaten-path adventure. 😄
My plan for next November is to head back (yet again) to the Annapurnas to complete a route I’d always promised myself I’d do one day. Here’s the breakdown:
1. Start from Sikles and join the Annapurna Circuit by first going through Kori, then the Namun La (or Namun Bhanjyang). It’s a bit of a forgotten route, and I haven’t found much info on it—no .gpx files or firsthand accounts. Still, I’ve roughly mapped it out using different sources.
2. After that, I plan to head up to Phu to do the direct Phu Pass/Naar Pass traverse to Naar. It’s doable in 2 days, but why not in 1 if the weather’s good and I set off early enough?
3. Finally, I’ll head toward the Mesokanto North Pass (after a short camp at Tilicho North BC) to descend the entire Gandaki Valley down to Nayapul.
I’m obviously looking for any tips or feedback (if you’ve got any), and maybe a travel buddy who’s up for a little off-the-beaten-path adventure. 😄
Hi everyone,
We’re a group of 5 heading to the Everest Base Camp trek in early April. We won’t have a porter or guide—we’re used to hiking independently and have already done the Langtang trek and the Annapurna Circuit (back in 2003!).
I’d love to know if it’s necessary to book lodges in advance or if we’ll easily find availability during this busy season. Also, will we find lodges all along the route between the main stopover villages, or only in those villages? I remember there were plenty everywhere on the Annapurna Circuit. We want to stay as flexible as possible.
Thanks for your feedback!
We’re a group of 5 heading to the Everest Base Camp trek in early April. We won’t have a porter or guide—we’re used to hiking independently and have already done the Langtang trek and the Annapurna Circuit (back in 2003!).
I’d love to know if it’s necessary to book lodges in advance or if we’ll easily find availability during this busy season. Also, will we find lodges all along the route between the main stopover villages, or only in those villages? I remember there were plenty everywhere on the Annapurna Circuit. We want to stay as flexible as possible.
Thanks for your feedback!
hi,
we’d like to do a trek in Nepal, and we’re thinking of the Annapurna Circuit—it’s cheaper than the Everest trek.
Our plan is to do it without a guide or porter. We’re used to the mountains, not so much to high altitude, but if we acclimate well, there’s no reason it should go wrong ;)
No guide = handling permits, transport, and accommodation on our own...
So my question is: is it possible to book lodges in advance before departure? Or, even better, day by day?
I’ve read some older posts, so I’m asking again to get up-to-date info on what’s happening now. We’re planning to go mid-November 2026 or March 2027.
Thanks for your tips! :)
No guide = handling permits, transport, and accommodation on our own...
So my question is: is it possible to book lodges in advance before departure? Or, even better, day by day?
I’ve read some older posts, so I’m asking again to get up-to-date info on what’s happening now. We’re planning to go mid-November 2026 or March 2027.
Thanks for your tips! :)
