Things you wish you had known!

Has anyone got any advise, things you wish you had known, things to see, things to take....

Also has anyone any experience of Manakamana Treks %26amp; Expedition?

Hoping to book the base camp trek in July and would welcome posts from anyone who has had any expereince.

Many thanks!

Things you wish you had known!

wow, could write a lot here

very much an advocate for slowing down, spending more time learning the culture and talking to the villagers. Eating more diverse food, not taking so much stuff in my backpack(clothes)Go more slowly in terms of days up when ascending to high altitudes ( over 16,000 ft) Always hire a local guide, even in Ktm., so cheap and so valuable to a greater experience. Buy more thankas, buy a silk rug but chose what I want and then have my guide negotiate for the price. Hire local, so the money goes straight to the families and not a rich agency.

Things you wish you had known!

Swiss army knife, torch light (flash light), sunglasses, wind and water proof jacket, toiletries, towel and soap, first aid kit, few spare batteries (small and large both), camera – (films if you are not using a digital camera), two liter mineral water bottle, a cigarette lighter, warm clothing are some of the things that you should take while trekking to the base camp.

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Hi,

Did you go ith manakamana Treks in the end?

Have any advice on whether they were good or not?

Thanks

Ilana