Straight Talk Needed

OK folks, I%26#39;m not going to mince any words here because I need some honet answers.

I have a bunch of Hyatt hotel rewards to use and one of the places I can use them is Kathmandu. Hotel looks beautiful, reviews were all pretty good...

but...

I%26#39;m a fat person. Am I totally crazy to even think about going to Nepal? Will I be miserable? I%26#39;m not dumb enough to try trekking or anything like that but coming from the middle of the US, pretty near sea level, will I be able to breathe?

Straight Talk Needed

Well that%26#39;s pretty straight talking ;-)

I don%26#39;t think you are crazy in thinking of going. And yes you will still breath, although in KTM it might involve some smog.

First up, trekking. There%26#39;s more to Nepal than climbing to base camp. If someone has spotted a hotel worthy of a 1 star on the treks do please let me know.

The types of hotels you are mainly going tome perusing will be in KTM and Pokhara cities. Or, more likely again the outskirts of said cities where the more plush of the hotelier%26#39;s wait for the big spenders to arrive.

Hiring a taxi will zip you around to most of these quite quickly. And avoid the 1001 tour touts who each are part owner of a local 5 star hotel. Ahem.

Yep, most hotel give themselves strange awards and wonderful reviews. And in truth many are very nice. Nepalese tourism is some of the best in the world that I have come across.

Anyway, I hope this helps you in going along to hand out the Hyatt awards. If not I can hop along for you ;-)

Enjoy

Dave

Straight Talk Needed

Great, honest post!

KTM sits at 4500%26#39; so less than Denver. Altitude will not pose a problem. Kathmandu is a wonderful city to spend some time in. I would even consider a short trek in the Kathmandu valley, perhaps to Nagarkot. It is an easy, short trek which will give you a glimpse into rural Nepalese life as well as great views of the Himalaya. Don%26#39;t sell yourself short, you can do the trek with just a little training before hand, maybe join a walking club or something. Being a ';fat'; person doesn%26#39;t matter, you really can do it.

Some other ideas while in Nepal to look into include Pokhara, Chitwan National Park, Bhaktapur, Patan or an Everest flight.

Superfro:

I second Kerouard%26#39;s message. There%26#39;s a lot to do right in the Kathmandu Valley. We stayed at the Hyatt a couple of years ago and you%26#39;ll enjoy it. get a room on the Club Floor.

lol....excuze me.....but people do live here....dude

It%26#39;s been 13 years since I was in Nepal. But I will say this , yes you can breathe there... Just don%26#39;t go up to the peaks.

You would enjoy Chitwan. I traveled there alone and had a fantastic time.

I also spent 12 days in the western part of Nepal, rafting and kayaking the Karnli river.

I am not exactly physically fit either...!

There is a lot to do that does not require being fit. or even thin.

The Hyatt in KTM is stunning as far as Hyatt hotels go. There is a magnificent fountain with statues in the foyer - and they serve a great high tea!! Also it is close to Boudhnath Stupa which is probably my fav place in KTM valley.

I have been many times to Nepal butthe last time (in May 2008) was with my son in wet season which ruled out trekking. We went to Pokhara - you can catch a taxi to a nearby %26#39;hill%26#39; to see the mountains at sunrise, Chitwan - elephants, as well as heaps of places in and around KTM valley to see, all accessible by taxi.

I have had more problems with the pollution than the altitude so I wouldn%26#39;t worry about that. Have fun!