Re: A month in the country

On Wed, 7 Dec 2005 11:49:28 -0500, "Bill Brabender"
<billb@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:


>Hi Chris,
>
>I tried to e-mail you with the obvious removed and it bounced so here is a
>little information that might get you started


Thanks Bill, it's an antispam address, sorry.
>
>There were many posts about Nepal on ukrw in 2001 and 2002.
>
>I was working in country then and passed along a lot of info to people who
>were planning to visit.
>
>The situation with the rebels has changed a bit since then but they still
>don't bother the tourists especially if you take reasonable precautions.
>Don't travel at night, use tourist buses instead of local buses, stay in a
>group of two or more, etc.
>
>If you decide after a little research that the country interests you, let me
>know and I will pass along whatever help I can. I still have some contacts
>in the country and can maybe get some current information for you.
>
>The country is one which is very low cost once you get there however,
>January/February are not the best time weather-wise to visit. Having said
>that, my wife visited with me for the month of February 2002 and we trekked
>Annapurna though not the whole circuit because Thorong La pass was blocked
>by snow and we were in the Kachenjunga and Everest areas and had to contend
>with freezing temperatures and some snow. At lower altitudes, the weather
>was better than England in the summer and no rain.
>
>March/April would be better or even October/November (high season). Both
>times offer good weather with the March/April time being less busy, though
>with the rebels around it has tended to scare off the casual tourists and in
>some ways that is a blessing as you get well looked after. Most people will
>be glad to see you and your money.
>
>Check it out.
>
>Good Luck

Thanks again. I will check it out. I think I am committed to Jan/Feb
though. Thus far my research has been Lonely Planet and Rough Guides but I
will look into it in a bit more depth.
--

Chris Hill
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