Everest flight

I%26#39;d like to hear from anyone who%26#39;s done one of the sightseeing flights over Everest. Did you think it was worthwhile? Was it a very rough flight?

Everest flight

Mesa:

My wife and I took the flight in early November of 2004. The flights leave around 7 in the morning. In our case the weather was clear and the flight smooth. It%26#39;s in a 20 seat plane with one side getting a mountain view on the way up and the other side getting the view on the return. Also each person gets a chance to go up into the cockpit for a more panamoric view. The views are spectacular, though the flight does not go near Everest. I think the views depend on the time of year you%26#39;re planning to travel. Obviously during the rainy season I doubt it%26#39;s worth the expense. For us, it was a worthwhile experience.

Everest flight

Hi;

Always do this flight if your budget allows you and book it at a reliable agent.

Maybe you are planning to do an everest trek and then it is nice to see Lukla and Namche out of the air.

Meeting Everest and turning around before flying into China is a great.

Happy travels, and flight!

Frank/ Netherlands

Taking Pictures in Nepal

I%26#39;m off to Everest base camp in a month and a half and am looking to upgrade my camera.

I%26#39;m wondering if anyone has any experience of cameras at high altitude and has any recommendations,

Not just for the camera itself, but also for how to charge it.

I%26#39;m potentially going to be at altitude for a long time without access to electricity. Is it best to get a camera where noraml batteries can be put in, or get lots of specific batteries for the camera, OR, get a solar charger - but do they generally work at cold temperatures and high altitudes.

thanks

Taking Pictures in Nepal

Hi !

For what it%26#39;s worth - last year in Nepal I used a Canon with rechargeable batteries - took 6 with me, and was constantly worried that I%26#39;d run out of power (though didn%26#39;t - recharged in a lodge in Langtang village !)

This year I%26#39;ve moved to a Samsung that uses conventional AA batteries. More costly, but more likely to give continued shooting capability above 5000 metres.

Solar charger (for Ipod) worked tolerably well up to 4000 metres: not sure whather its failure was due to ambient conditions or to running Ipod battery flat.

It costs a lot to get to Nepal ! The photos are therefore precious - I%26#39;d advise a normal battery system (though keep them warm at altitude) as it will give less uncertainty. You can also use the batteries for head-torch !

Alan

must do this in nepal

People - you must go to pokhara and try parahawking

yes flying in the air and feeding trained birds as you fly - check out www.parahawking.com - we are taking 2 teenages with us back to Nepal in Feb and definietly looking forward to meeting the people behind this amazing company - they even rescue birds in need -

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2-3 month trip to Nepal/India???

My wife and I are about to plan a 2-3 month trip to India/Nepal and possibly Tibet. We are interested in hiking/trekking, National Parks,natural attractions,wildlife,ancient sites,etc. We would like to spend the majority of our time hiking/treking first class style with porters/horseman (do they have?) or possibly elephants.

Anybody have any advice, places we must see,places to avoid,etc?

When is the best time of year to visit?

Any good tour companies to book thru?

Any good books to recommend?

Thanks for your help!

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Balloon flight / helicopter flight

Hi

Me and my friend will be visting Kathmandu on the 15 Oct for 7 nights and would like to do either a balloon flight or a helicopter flight over Kathmandu and suroounding villages - not so much the mountain ranges.

If anyone could suggest who we can book it through - or not to book through!! that we be great.

We have a max budget of US$ 250 each.

Thanks for your help

Carole xx

royal chitwan park in mid october

hi, read in the guidebooks that sightings of animals in October is difficult due to the tall grass, would it still be recommended to visit in mid Oct?

also, how do i get to Royal chitwan from pokhara? is there a night bus, how long does it take? or is taking a plane recommended?

and how do i return to Kathmandu from Royal chitwan? via tourist bus? is there a morning bus?

looking at spending ard 2 days at royal chitwan.

thanks for any advice!

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Annapurna Circuit in April??

Hello,

My husband and I are planning on doing the Annapurna Circuit in April 2009. However, we have heard contradictory things about the weather during this time. We have been told that it often get too hot for trekking comfortably and that thick haze can affect the views. Can anyone let me know their experiences with trekking the Annapurna in April?

Thanks!

Annapurna Circuit in April??

Namste! From Kathmandu/Nepal

March/April/May and October/November/December are the best times for the trekking in Annapurna region. April/May is warmer than October/November/December. There is good weather in April almost times. Of course, there might be haze sometime and rain in the afternoon in April. There is clear weather all the morning.

Annapurna Circuit in April??

hi,

we did the trekking in nepal last year in Annapurna circuit, in end of march and begening of April, it was realy great and the view was wonderfull,

we enjoyed a lot, and our guide was realy help full, and very experience abput the nepal Annapurna ,

and he was very experince he have been working in tourism about 15 years in nepal.

so in my addvive if you want to make your hollyday more enjoyable may be you can contact hi

here is his mail addfress; dorshe91@gmail.com

wish you all the best,

good luck,

Unless you are unlucky with the weather this should be a very good time to trek round Annapurna. There is a low altitude start from Begnas Tal which I think goes down to about 300 meters above sea level which is quite sticky but you don%26#39;t have to start from there. Above 4000 meters it gets quite cold at night and also in the morning before the the sun gets up. There may be some snow on the path over the Thorung pass. It%26#39;s necessary to take warm clothes to be comfortable for the section above Manang. I now take the clothes advised by Mepali guides and it is much cheaper to buy these in Nepal than here in the UK (it may be different in the US).

Have a good trip.