Comments on: On the roof of the world: solo adventures in Nepal http://www.501places.com/2010/03/alone-on-the-roof-of-the-world-solo-adventures-in-nepal/ Sharing the world with you Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:54:34 +0000 hourly 1 By: Peter http://www.501places.com/2010/03/alone-on-the-roof-of-the-world-solo-adventures-in-nepal/#comment-65346 Peter Fri, 09 Sep 2011 10:07:28 +0000 http://www.501places.com/?p=2182#comment-65346 What a fantastic article. The article inspired me and my wife to visit Nepal to go trekking. It was helpful to us and assisted us to find a reliable trekking company. In Pokhara, there are numerous trekking agencies so it is a bit of a minefield when it comes to finding a reliable agency. We selected Jomsom Trekking Agency and were both pleased that we had. My wife Kyla and I have just got back from a fantastic 4 day trek from Birethanti to Poon Hill and back again. Our guide was Shiva. He was a wonderful guide and we had fun from start to finish. On the first day, we trekked from Birethandi to Ulleri. This took approximately five hours and was tough in parts but enjoyable. The first nights lodgings were simple but very authentic with fantastic views of the mountains. On the second day, we trekked from Ulleri to Ghorepani. This was another five hours. Another beautiful day trekking through some amazing villages with friendly people. The guesthouse in Ghorepani was very plush for the mountains with hot showers and friendly staff. On the third day, we trekked up to Poon Hill. Unfortunately, the weather was not on our side so we were not to see the much anticipated views from the peak. I think this was poor timing on our part as we still had the tail end of the monsoon. Still, we continued our trek to Gandruk through the forest, seeing monkeys, birds and many local friendly people. The lodgings on the third night were simple again but with fantastic views and good food. I woke up with a badly twisted knee and Shiva, the guide, fashioned a walking stick and wrapped my knee up with a bandage. This enabled me to complete the trek with my wife. In summary, enough can't be said about our excellent trek. Our guide Shiva was perfect from start to finish and we had many a good laugh and happy times. The trek provided a good insight into Nepali life and the day to day existence of the locals. I would not hesitate in recommending Guru and Jomsom Treks and Expedition Ltd to organise and assist you in the planning and execution of any treks in Nepal that you may be thinking of in the future. Good luck and happy travels. Peter Townsend Birmingham England N.B. Please feel free to e-mail me with any queries What a fantastic article. The article inspired me and my wife to visit Nepal to go trekking. It was helpful to us and assisted us to find a reliable trekking company. In Pokhara, there are numerous trekking agencies so it is a bit of a minefield when it comes to finding a reliable agency. We selected Jomsom Trekking Agency and were both pleased that we had.

My wife Kyla and I have just got back from a fantastic 4 day trek from Birethanti to Poon Hill and back again. Our guide was Shiva. He was a wonderful guide and we had fun from start to finish. On the first day, we trekked from Birethandi to Ulleri. This took approximately five hours and was tough in parts but enjoyable. The first nights lodgings were simple but very authentic with fantastic views of the mountains. On the second day, we trekked from Ulleri to Ghorepani. This was another five hours. Another beautiful day trekking through some amazing villages with friendly people. The guesthouse in Ghorepani was very plush for the mountains with hot showers and friendly staff. On the third day, we trekked up to Poon Hill. Unfortunately, the weather was not on our side so we were not to see the much anticipated views from the peak. I think this was poor timing on our part as we still had the tail end of the monsoon. Still, we continued our trek to Gandruk through the forest, seeing monkeys, birds and many local friendly people. The lodgings on the third night were simple again but with fantastic views and good food. I woke up with a badly twisted knee and Shiva, the guide, fashioned a walking stick and wrapped my knee up with a bandage. This enabled me to complete the trek with my wife.

In summary, enough can’t be said about our excellent trek. Our guide Shiva was perfect from start to finish and we had many a good laugh and happy times. The trek provided a good insight into Nepali life and the day to day existence of the locals. I would not hesitate in recommending Guru and Jomsom Treks and Expedition Ltd to organise and assist you in the planning and execution of any treks in Nepal that you may be thinking of in the future.

Good luck and happy travels.

Peter Townsend
Birmingham
England

N.B. Please feel free to e-mail me with any queries

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]]> By: Kathryn Bullock http://www.501places.com/2010/03/alone-on-the-roof-of-the-world-solo-adventures-in-nepal/#comment-6471 Kathryn Bullock Sun, 23 May 2010 19:04:37 +0000 http://www.501places.com/?p=2182#comment-6471 Dear Elsbeth, I suggest that you make sure you are careful about not eating salads and unpeeled fruit. I was ill whilst trekking and staying at the guest houses and I think there is little you can do to stop this happening. As long as you drink plenty of water it often does not last long. I would recommend eating local food eg Dahl, rice and boiled vegetables rather than western style dishes with dairy food as you don't know how items like cheese are stored. I would avoid alcohol as this will be even more potent at altitude and make sure you drink lots of water. I walked alone in the hills around Serangkot and cycled around the lake and did not have any trouble at all but I would recommend trying to find a walking companion if you can and always make sure you tell someone where you are going and what time you are expected back. I did not see any evidence of trouble around Pokhara with Maoists but the Lonely Planet does warn about not walking to the Pagoda alone from Pokhara due to some muggings. Nepal is on the whole a very safe country as long as you seek local advice and much safer than many western cities at night. You will find that October is a very popular time for trekking so there should be plenty of people around to go walking with and you will meet lots of people on the trek. Hope that helps and have a wonderful time. Kathryn Dear Elsbeth,
I suggest that you make sure you are careful about not eating salads and unpeeled fruit. I was ill whilst trekking and staying at the guest houses and I think there is little you can do to stop this happening. As long as you drink plenty of water it often does not last long. I would recommend eating local food eg Dahl, rice and boiled vegetables rather than western style dishes with dairy food as you don’t know how items like cheese are stored.

I would avoid alcohol as this will be even more potent at altitude and make sure you drink lots of water. I walked alone in the hills around Serangkot and cycled around the lake and did not have any trouble at all but I would recommend trying to find a walking companion if you can and always make sure you tell someone where you are going and what time you are expected back. I did not see any evidence of trouble around Pokhara with Maoists but the Lonely Planet does warn about not walking to the Pagoda alone from Pokhara due to some muggings. Nepal is on the whole a very safe country as long as you seek local advice and much safer than many western cities at night. You will find that October is a very popular time for trekking so there should be plenty of people around to go walking with and you will meet lots of people on the trek. Hope that helps and have a wonderful time.

Kathryn

]]> By: elsbeth http://www.501places.com/2010/03/alone-on-the-roof-of-the-world-solo-adventures-in-nepal/#comment-6464 elsbeth Sun, 23 May 2010 16:29:28 +0000 http://www.501places.com/?p=2182#comment-6464 I am going to Nepal in October and will stay with the Chhetri sisters in Pokhara. My husband and 10 other people are going to the Mera Peak. They are doing a hike for 17 days. They will start from Lukla. I am alone at this moment still and a friend of mine wants to come with me. I will go to Pokhara and from there visit Chitwan National Park and further just explore Pokhara for the rest of the time and maybe do a 2 day hike. Is it safe? What must I do not to become ill in that place? Elsbeth I am going to Nepal in October and will stay with the Chhetri sisters in Pokhara. My husband and 10 other people are going to the Mera Peak. They are doing a hike for 17 days. They will start from Lukla. I am alone at this moment still and a friend of mine wants to come with me. I will go to Pokhara and from there visit Chitwan National Park and further just explore Pokhara for the rest of the time and maybe do a 2 day hike. Is it safe? What must I do not to become ill in that place?
Elsbeth

]]> By: Kathryn Bullock http://www.501places.com/2010/03/alone-on-the-roof-of-the-world-solo-adventures-in-nepal/#comment-6058 Kathryn Bullock Sun, 16 May 2010 17:17:21 +0000 http://www.501places.com/?p=2182#comment-6058 Hi AnnaBella, Thanks for your kind comments and have a fantastic time in Nepal. I've not been to Tibet yet so would love to contact you for some tips when I make it over there. Enjoy those mountain panoramas and let me know if you need any further help with your planning. Hi AnnaBella,
Thanks for your kind comments and have a fantastic time in Nepal. I’ve not been to Tibet yet so would love to contact you for some tips when I make it over there. Enjoy those mountain panoramas and let me know if you need any further help with your planning.

]]> By: AnnaBella http://www.501places.com/2010/03/alone-on-the-roof-of-the-world-solo-adventures-in-nepal/#comment-6007 AnnaBella Sat, 15 May 2010 11:44:15 +0000 http://www.501places.com/?p=2182#comment-6007 Great article. I'm touring India for six months and then going onto Nepal.I went to Tibet a while back and the mountain ranges are stunning.It's my favourite part of the world. Great article.
I’m touring India for six months and then going onto Nepal.I went to Tibet a while back and the mountain ranges are stunning.It’s my favourite part of the world.

]]> By: Kathryn Bullock http://www.501places.com/2010/03/alone-on-the-roof-of-the-world-solo-adventures-in-nepal/#comment-3570 Kathryn Bullock Mon, 22 Mar 2010 11:31:48 +0000 http://www.501places.com/?p=2182#comment-3570 Dear All, Thanks for all your lovely comments. I was particularly wowed by Andi's amazing photos of Brazil and the Amazon. I recommend you have a look if you get a chance. Where to next? I hear that Machu Picchu will also be open again on April 1 after all the landslides which damaged the railway and that the full rail service will be restored by Summer 2010 - date to be confirmed - so maybe that will be my next trip but I'm sure I'll want to walk there if I can! Best Wishes Kathryn Dear All,

Thanks for all your lovely comments. I was particularly wowed by Andi’s amazing photos of Brazil and the Amazon. I recommend you have a look if you get a chance.

Where to next?
I hear that Machu Picchu will also be open again on April 1 after all the landslides which damaged
the railway and that the full rail service will be restored by Summer 2010 – date to be confirmed – so maybe that will be my next trip but I’m sure I’ll want to walk there if I can!

Best Wishes

Kathryn

]]> By: David Radcliffe http://www.501places.com/2010/03/alone-on-the-roof-of-the-world-solo-adventures-in-nepal/#comment-3565 David Radcliffe Mon, 22 Mar 2010 10:30:00 +0000 http://www.501places.com/?p=2182#comment-3565 Hi Kathryn Well done on this solo adventure. You have put our trip to Egypt totally in the shade Hi Kathryn

Well done on this solo adventure. You have put our trip to Egypt totally in the shade

]]> By: Andi http://www.501places.com/2010/03/alone-on-the-roof-of-the-world-solo-adventures-in-nepal/#comment-3545 Andi Sun, 21 Mar 2010 21:52:22 +0000 http://www.501places.com/?p=2182#comment-3545 Fantastic! Congrats on finding the courage to undertake this journey. I see how the Universe blessed you with an amazing time for it! ;-) PS You've made me desperate to travel to Nepal now. I'm off to India in 2 weeks and I wish I had the time to fly over to its neighboring country... Fantastic! Congrats on finding the courage to undertake this journey. I see how the Universe blessed you with an amazing time for it! ;-)

PS You’ve made me desperate to travel to Nepal now. I’m off to India in 2 weeks and I wish I had the time to fly over to its neighboring country…

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