5 Day in Nepal
Jun 11th, 2008, 09:18 PM
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I'm sure Kathie, that once they know you're coming, they'll appoint a living goddess quick smart - and if they don't, well, there's a position vacant that you could fill very well.
After all, I consider you Fodor's living goddess.
It'd just mean a change of house, a costume or two and an appearance before crowds of adoring tourists a coupla times a day.
Not a lot of difference, really.
As for Freak Street - I was the only old freak there - there were a few young wanna-be's stumbling around [who looked, to my grizzled eyes, like 12 year olds] but the 'vibe' has loooong gone. Like mine.
Alas, I look more like a businessman than a freak these days. But deep in my heart, Santana is still playing....
After all, I consider you Fodor's living goddess.
It'd just mean a change of house, a costume or two and an appearance before crowds of adoring tourists a coupla times a day.
Not a lot of difference, really.
As for Freak Street - I was the only old freak there - there were a few young wanna-be's stumbling around [who looked, to my grizzled eyes, like 12 year olds] but the 'vibe' has loooong gone. Like mine.
Alas, I look more like a businessman than a freak these days. But deep in my heart, Santana is still playing....
Jun 18th, 2008, 02:56 AM
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well, Tracy, first of all congratulations for choosing such a nice destination even for a short period of time. After your trip to Jordan and India, Nepal is totally new world for you. The scenic grandeur of Nepal is gonna mesmerize you for sure! Let me first have a detail of what exactly you wanna see. If you are interested in natural beauty then I suggest Pokhara, and for the cultural diversity Kathmandu valley and Chitwan have it all. There are numerous trekking agencies in Kathmandu who can make your day with all the travel arrangements. If you have further quiries please let me know. Have a nice holiday.
cheers!!
cheers!!
Jun 18th, 2008, 06:07 AM
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Tracy, For what it's worth, I stayed at the Hyatt in Kathmandu in Feb. and found it a true 4-5 star hotel. It is near enough tourist atractions to be convenient to them without being in the midst of them, which I considered an advantage. There is certainly enough to do in the Khatmandu Valley towns to fill 5 days if you do day trips to the other major valley towns. Each has its own Durbar Square and many interesting temples.
Jun 18th, 2008, 07:31 AM
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Thanks Shelley...i have booked the Courtyard Hotel already..but i am also booking the Hyatt and gonna decide which one to keep and then cancel the other one..
I am stil also deciding what we will do when we get there..but i have a pretty good idea just have to plan it all out..so that we can make the best of our 5 days!!
I am sure we will go back to Nepal another time..so if we don't see everything this time..we can do it another time.
Hey Kathie..if u read this..when u go to Kathmandu in Oct..if u happen to see the Courtyard Hotel..it would be great if u could check it out and see what it is like and then let me know!!
I am stil also deciding what we will do when we get there..but i have a pretty good idea just have to plan it all out..so that we can make the best of our 5 days!!
I am sure we will go back to Nepal another time..so if we don't see everything this time..we can do it another time.
Hey Kathie..if u read this..when u go to Kathmandu in Oct..if u happen to see the Courtyard Hotel..it would be great if u could check it out and see what it is like and then let me know!!
Jun 20th, 2008, 07:38 AM
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Thanks for your advice Nakul.
Hey does anyone know if it is possible to just do Nagarkot as a day trip and then head back to Kathmandu in the late afternoon, or would it be a waste of time??
Hey does anyone know if it is possible to just do Nagarkot as a day trip and then head back to Kathmandu in the late afternoon, or would it be a waste of time??
Jun 20th, 2008, 10:08 AM
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You can certainly do so if you'd like. People go to Nagarkot to see the sunrise over the Himalayas. The chances of actually seeing the Himalayas are rather slim. Nagarkot itself it not especially beautiful or interesting.
It really depends on how you want to spend your time. Personally, I wouldn't do a day trip to Nagarkot nor would I stay overnight there.
It really depends on how you want to spend your time. Personally, I wouldn't do a day trip to Nagarkot nor would I stay overnight there.
Jul 6th, 2008, 04:46 PM
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Hi We went to nepal in February (with our 3 year old). We spent 3 nights in Kathmandu. 3 nights in Chitwan and 3 nights in Pokhara.
The highlight was definitely the jungle Chitwan. It was SOO different. (We live in Singapore and do lots of local travelling so are quite accustomed to big asian cities, and Kathmandu was not all that special - apart from the old city and the temples.) But the roads out are painful and extremely slow, so if you want to go to Chitwan or Pokhara you must fly (we used Yeti). Pokhara was nice (we stayed at Fishtail Lodge). Visit the tibetan refugee 'capms'.
We used a terrific local agent, Nakul. [email protected]. He was reliable, responsible and reasonably priced. I highly recommend him.
The highlight was definitely the jungle Chitwan. It was SOO different. (We live in Singapore and do lots of local travelling so are quite accustomed to big asian cities, and Kathmandu was not all that special - apart from the old city and the temples.) But the roads out are painful and extremely slow, so if you want to go to Chitwan or Pokhara you must fly (we used Yeti). Pokhara was nice (we stayed at Fishtail Lodge). Visit the tibetan refugee 'capms'.
We used a terrific local agent, Nakul. [email protected]. He was reliable, responsible and reasonably priced. I highly recommend him.
Jul 6th, 2008, 05:44 PM
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Thanks for that info hup!!! We are still not sure what we are doing..I have booked the Courtyard Hotel for 5 nights in Kathmandu...but still may change..
There is a possibility we may extend our stay, therefore we would be able to see more...but we aren't going til November, so still have lots of time to figure it out!!
There is a possibility we may extend our stay, therefore we would be able to see more...but we aren't going til November, so still have lots of time to figure it out!!
Jul 7th, 2008, 06:29 PM
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Hi Tracy!
On Dogster's advice, I stayed at the Hyatt in Kathmandu in early June for 3 nights.
Book the club floor and book direct with the hotel (not central reservations) and get breakfast and airport transfers included.
The grounds are BEAUTIFUL!
The Food is Excellent (i'm fussy!).
They have complimentary hors d'ouevres from 530pm to 730pm, AND complimentary drinks (beers, wine, mixed drinks, soft drinks). You could almost fill up here...Ask Dogster!!! Oh, he's quite familiar with the 530pm arrangement!
The rooms are very nice. We (my adult son) and I had a 2 queen room on the 6th floor (club floor). If I went back with my wife we'd book a similar King room...the bathrooms have the potential to be VERY romantic (large tub, spacious shower). This is the type of hotel a husband books to ensure his wife is only pleasantly surprised! You can't go wrong...kudos to Dogster!!
You want to unwind? Have your free 530pm drink and browse through the many picture books the Club Floor has available for your perusal.
If you get a pool view you'll be able to see the Stuppa. It's a 10 minute walk through the adjacent neighbourhood.
There is a travel rep in the Hyatt lobby, and one at the end of the (gated) entrance to the Hyatt at the main road (a 2 minute walk from reception).
I saw a bunch of the hotels others have mentioned on here...I challenge you to beat the Hyatt's reputation in KTM.
Finally, we did the "mountain flight" with Yeti Airlines. It was $175 Cdn/Us per person. You should be able to work in free transfers and avoid the $12 per person charge i think some agencies charge. The flights leave from 630am to about 9am before the clouds roll in. If you don't go due to weather they'll book you on the next day's flight. If you still don't go, they'll refund you, or rebook you....your choice.
Understand that I don't owe Dogster any money, but I will publicly acknowledge his advice about KTM (and Kolkata, for that matter) was bang on. You can trust it!
Good luck.
On Dogster's advice, I stayed at the Hyatt in Kathmandu in early June for 3 nights.
Book the club floor and book direct with the hotel (not central reservations) and get breakfast and airport transfers included.
The grounds are BEAUTIFUL!
The Food is Excellent (i'm fussy!).
They have complimentary hors d'ouevres from 530pm to 730pm, AND complimentary drinks (beers, wine, mixed drinks, soft drinks). You could almost fill up here...Ask Dogster!!! Oh, he's quite familiar with the 530pm arrangement!
The rooms are very nice. We (my adult son) and I had a 2 queen room on the 6th floor (club floor). If I went back with my wife we'd book a similar King room...the bathrooms have the potential to be VERY romantic (large tub, spacious shower). This is the type of hotel a husband books to ensure his wife is only pleasantly surprised! You can't go wrong...kudos to Dogster!!
You want to unwind? Have your free 530pm drink and browse through the many picture books the Club Floor has available for your perusal.
If you get a pool view you'll be able to see the Stuppa. It's a 10 minute walk through the adjacent neighbourhood.
There is a travel rep in the Hyatt lobby, and one at the end of the (gated) entrance to the Hyatt at the main road (a 2 minute walk from reception).
I saw a bunch of the hotels others have mentioned on here...I challenge you to beat the Hyatt's reputation in KTM.
Finally, we did the "mountain flight" with Yeti Airlines. It was $175 Cdn/Us per person. You should be able to work in free transfers and avoid the $12 per person charge i think some agencies charge. The flights leave from 630am to about 9am before the clouds roll in. If you don't go due to weather they'll book you on the next day's flight. If you still don't go, they'll refund you, or rebook you....your choice.
Understand that I don't owe Dogster any money, but I will publicly acknowledge his advice about KTM (and Kolkata, for that matter) was bang on. You can trust it!
Good luck.
Jul 7th, 2008, 08:29 PM
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Nahh Kathie, I'm on my countdown now... which means I make a list then worry about how I haven't worked my way thru it. Just six more sleeps. So later. I'll only be gone a month. I still haven't finally decided where I'll go. This is a crap time to visit India. Monsoon. But it's just a quickie.
