je serais au Népal mi mai et je souhaiterais faire un treks d'une dizaine de jours.
En fonction de ce que j'ai lu sur le forum, j'hesite encore entre deux parcours :
Jomsom
ou
Langtang / Gosaikund.
On voudrait un circuit niveau A ou B, découvrir de beaux paysages et aller à la rencontres des Népalais dans le villages.
Quel circuit me conseillez vous ?
D'autre part, on m'a conseillé l'agence Exotique Népal www.exotiquenepal.fr, je ne l'ai jamais vu citée sur une des discussions de VF, quelqu'un les connait-ils et est déjà passé par eux ??
Il y a tellement d'agences qui organisent des trecks, que j'ai du mal à choisir !!!!
Et le temps en Mai pour les treks, ce n'est pas trop chaud ? Faut-il prevoir un duvet ?
Enfin, dernière petit question :
Nous serons avant en inde à Darjeeling. Quel est le mieux pour aller de Darjeeling à Katmandou ? Bus ? Avion? Et pour le visa, si on n'arrive pas part l'aeroport de KTM mais par voie terrestre, est-il possible d'obtenir un visa à la frontière ??
Merci beaucoup à tous ceux qui pourront m'éclairer.
J'organise un Tour Du Monde, et toutes les discussions sur ce forum me sont vrament trés utiles.
Je suis familière avec Darjeeling car j'y vais régulièrement. Pour vous rendre au Népal, vous avez le choix soit de l'avion - faites des réservations bien à l'avance - soit d'y aller en voiture/jeep. Je peux vous aider sur tous les niveaux car je connais les agences de transport, les hôtels, etc...
Si vous restez à Darjeeling et que vous cherchez un hôtel, je peux vous recommander certains choix. Mon courriel est valeriecite@hotmail.com , contactez-moi si vous voulez.
La saison de mai n'est pas trop chaude car dans les montagnes, le temps change bien vite dès fois! Les paysages sont absolument magnifiques et les gens que vous rencontrerez sont adorables et inoubliables!
Nous faisons un petit periple d'environ 1 mois en Inde.
On commence par Bombay et le RAdjastan/ Agra/Delhi et ensuite on passe part tout le nord Gwalior VAranasi Et New New Jaipalguri pour enfin prendre le toy train jusqu'à darjeeling.
En regardant pas mal sur le forum, voilà ce que j'ai noté à faire et où dormir. Dites moi vraiment ce que vous en pensez et je suis preneuse de tous conseils (hotel/visites...) !!
Darjeeling :
Dormir :
Princess Hotem
Andy's Guesthouse, qui était vraiment nickel
Visiter :
Temples
Le bazaar pour "sentir" l'ambiance, situé dans le bas de la ville
Les plantations de thé aux alentours (on a visité la Happy Valley Tea, situé un peu plus bas dans la vallée)
Tiger hill au lever du soleil
Je pense y rester 2-3jours et ensuite aller au Népal.
Donc c'est facile d'aller à KTM de Darjeeling?
Combien cela prend-il pour y aller en Jeep et combien ca coute ? Et idem pour l'avion ?
Bonjour,
je n'ai fait aucun de ces parcours mais le tour du Manaslu nous avons pris thamserku agence népalaise dont nous avons apprécié le sérieux. Vous avez peur d'avoir trop chaud en montagne c'est plutôt trop froid enfin à cette époque je ne connais pas la température mais nous nous avons gelé (-6° en octobre).
Bon circuit
Si tu veux pas passer par une agence tu peux contacter des guides directement. Le seul hic c est qu ils ne parlent pas français.
http://sherpa-treks.com/
Obtention du visa à la frontière: oui, c'est possible d'obtenir le visa au bureau d'immigration de Kakrivitta, située à l'est du pays. C'est le bureau d'immigration le plus proche si vous arrivez par voie terrestre de l'Inde.
Bonne route,
Hébergement:
* Princess Hotem (je ne connais pas, donc pas de commentaire de ma part)
* Andy's Guesthouse, qui était vraiment nickel (bien dit!)
* Hotel Seven Seventeen - dans le quartier du marché, donc un peu agité mais je le recommande pour le service, la propreté et la cuisine. La patronne est très généreuse avec son temps et elle n'hésite pas à vous expliquer sa religion, le bouddhisme, si vous êtes intéressé.
* Le Windamere Hotel - si votre budget vous le permet, un hôtel de réputation mondiale, vous y découvrirez une ambiance inimitable datant de l'époque du Raj - au minimum, aller y prendre le thé de l'après-midi, ça vaut le "détour"...
Endroits à visiter:
* Temples: La Pagode Japonaise -
* Monastères - Ghoom - Yiga Choling - Sakya - Bhutia Basti - Makdhog
* Le marché: Upper & Lower market - endroit très fréquenté par les habitants de Darjeeling / vous y trouverez de tout....j'aime beaucoup l'intensité et le chaos continue.....
* Le bazaar pour "sentir" l'ambiance, situé dans le bas de la ville
* Faire du shopping depuis le haut de la place publique qui s'appelle le Chowrasta et puis descendre le long de Ladenla Rd.
* Pour des souvenirs de qualité à un prix abordable: Habeeb Malik sur le Chowrasta / Oxford library (à côté de Habeeb Malik!): excellents bouquins...en anglais surtout....
* Les plantations de thé aux alentours: Happy Valley Tea - une des plus vieilles plantations de thé de Darjeeling, en plein rajeunissement suite à la nouvelle équipe de management / on peut y aller à pied, facilement! Je connais bien les nouveaux propriétaires, une famille très ouverte et très sympa...
* Le Centre des Réfugiés Tibétains: vous y trouverez l'artisanat tibétain...les tapis, les chandails, les bols musicaux, un petit musée, l'habillement, etc.....les revenus font tourner ce centre qui est très important pour les Tibétains. Articles de qualité....
* Centre pour les familles de Darjeeling: située en face de l'horloge de la ville, sur Laden-La Road. Vous y trouverez des articles faits par des familles de Darjeeling: sacs à main, chandails, écharpes, bonnets, etc...***
* Le Zoo: Pajmada Zoo - excellent pour sa grandeur / just assez grand mais pas trop grand pour une ballade très sympa!!! Un centre de recherche reconnu mondialement pour son programme de reproduction pour espèces en danger et qui lui a valu la position #1 comme zoo en Inde il y a 3 ans. Vous y verrez des tigres du Bengal, des pandas rouges, des ours de l'himalaya, et +....(fermé le jeudi)
* Tiger hill au lever du soleil - un must!!! Debout à 3h du matin, un petit thé pour la route et admirez....avec des chants tibétains en musique de fonds, vous en aurez la chair de poule.......
Donc c'est facile d'aller à KTM de Darjeeling?
Par la route: il faut louer une voiture qui vous amènera de Darjeeling à Kakrivitta - 4hrs de route max - coût approx.= Rs. 3000 par Toyota/Qualis/Tavera. De Kakrivitta, il faut prendre un taxi local, rickshaw motorisé pour vous rendre à l'aéroport de Bhadrapur - coût approx.= Rs. 600/Rs. 700. Une voiture louée, trajet de Darjeeling à Bhadrapur direct, le coût sera approx. Rs. 4000
Par avion: l'aéroport le plus proche de Darjeeling sera Bhadrapur. Donc il faut se rendre à Bhadrapur, puis prendre l'avion pour Khatmandou ce qui coûtera approx. Rs. 4000.
Des autobus sont disponibles de Bhadrapur à Kathmandou pratiquement tous les soirs.
Voilà en gros quelques réponses, en espérant que cela vous sera utile pour votre voyage.
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We wish you happy holidays and a fantastic 2026, full of discoveries!
Claire and Albert
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Hi there,
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Hi there,
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Aichatou
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.
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There must be some form of public transport since there are so many guesthouses, and not all travelers come in a 4x4.
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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!
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I’m a 56-year-old man who’s done several treks in Nepal and elsewhere. Also passionate about photography.
I’m looking for one or more people to form a group for a trek in Nepal. The trek is the Annapurna and Manaslu circuit (24 days), including a stop at Tilicho Lake. I’ve got a great itinerary and the local company seems solid. The price is around $1600.
I’ll be in Nepal from April 5 to May 12, 2026, so the trek would need to happen within those dates.
