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melocoton13 Says: For someone who would not cross the road without getting in my car this was a bit of a shock to the system. waking the 2nd day I thought Im WAY in over my head here, but then I remembered all the fat americans I had seen the day before and decided if they can do Im sure I...
melocoton13 Says: The food in this place was surprisingly good. I didnt have the best appitie up there cause being so high up I started to get altitude sickness. at a dollar a night to stay there it was value for what it was. all the same it was more expensive than the rest of the way up...
Trekking at High Altitude - Digital Camera
TTRefuge Says: Always sleep with your digital camera inside your sleeping bag. This means that the camera battery doesn't freeze up during the night and it's ready to shoot immediately you get going the next morning. Make sure your picture cards are properly insulated as well. I once had a...
TTRefuge Says: Yes, take a small mirror with you. You won't find any mirrors in the teahouses; they've all been nicked.(By Writeon)
Trekking in the Himilayas - Showering
TTRefuge Says: Something I didn't know to pack for my first trek was a pair of Flip-flops. Although warmish solar-heated showers are not the norm, nevertheless if you have a chance to grab one you'll need to wear flip-flops in the shower otherwise you feet will freeze on the concrete and...
Trekking in the Himilayas - Boots
TTRefuge Says: Think ahead - buy and wear-in a good brand of trekking boots before you start your trek. It takes several weeks before new boots can be considered to be 'worn-in'. The very worst thing that can happen to you on trek is to start a blister. You'll be in pain and have hassle...
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Yes, take a small mirror with you. You won't find any mirrors in the teahouses; they've all been nicked.(By Writeon)
Q: Where do you recommend in the Himalayas for an unspoilt(relatively) region for a trekking holiday? Has anyone been to the...
A: Tourism is up by 20% over last year, still plenty of room. Both Mustang and Manang are fine, Around Annapurna, too; there is nothing of the trash as from the everest...
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Trekking in the Nepali Himalayas
Lukla is the begining of the trek for many of the visitors to this area. There is an airport here built by the Hillary Trust. The village is at about 2800m. The mountains around the village being the...
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I've got some interesting experiences in Himalayas. I'd love to share with you the 0 tips I've written, the 2 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created.
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I've got some interesting experiences in Himalayas. I'd love to share with you the 0 tips I've written, the 11 photos uploaded, and 1 travelogue I've created.
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The Challenge to summit Mount Everest in 2010 and raise £100,000 for Charity. To mark the beginning of my challenge, I took a trip to Nepal and trekked to Everest Base Camp at an altitude of 5,364m......
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