Dogster

Thanks for the Calcutta information but this will be our third trip there, so we plan to fly in from Bangkok on the morning that the tour starts.

However we are seriously considering your idea of a day or two in Kathmandu.

Kristina, I would like to deliver the goods but I suspect that I shall be sworn to secrecy over a couple of Kingfishers or maybe something stronger.

Hmmm, Dogster....

I'm late as usual....just posted about this cruise after doing a search and the engine not turning anything up!

*mutter mutter*

Hopeless Mitch, hopeless... lol. The Dog is way ahead of you. But it looks good, eh? Pandaw/Ganges - perfect combination.

Tangata: KTM is a very smart move. Indian airlines, one hour - grab a Thai flight back to BKK. Easy. Hyatt or Dwarikas - can't go wrong.

Dogster,

I agree, pure heaven to have a daytime flight back to Bangkok rather than something leaving at midnight and getting in at some unearthly hour.

We haven't been to Nepal so I'll check out your hotels.

We seem to have lost a few people but it is noticeable that everyone has opted for a starboard cabin (POSH) if we don't get a few more we will have a distinct list!

I am hoping that it is us in 208, I haven't had a confirmation yet.

Obviously the word has got out that Dogster is on the maiden cruise. The bookings have flooded in and i see that there is now only one cabin free.

That is pretty good considering the economic situation.