What to do if you can only be in Nepal for a week? You aren't going to have much time so you need to pick an area to explore. If coming by land you could see Lumbini and Chitwan area. Here in my village I say it's like a step back in time, but in Chitwan time just stops. You will hear yourself say 3 times, "Is it still Tuesday?" It's quite hot there throughout most of the year, but it's great in January.
Tip: Bring binoculars. Bird watching is amazing.
As I write this, in October 2015, there is a
bit of a political problem in that area because Nepal didn't make the
new constitution the way India wanted them to make it. So, be sure to
check the news regularly. It's probably not a good idea to come until
the blockade India has made is gone. The conditions are becoming quite
dire.
Be careful about just camping out in that area; a rino wandered through our guest house property when I was there.
If you come by air you'll want to stay around the Kathmandu Valley.
You can do several permit-free trekking routes. The Valley Rim Route
will take you through many lovely little villages and to some incredible
views of the Himalayas. You'll walk through a forest and can catch views of
Mt. Everest along the way. You can see Bhaktapur ($15 admission)
Changunarayan ($3 admission) Nagarkot (free), Panauti (?) Dhulikel
(free) and Nama Buddha (?). You can do this in 2-5 days. You'll experience the 'real' Nepal and see exceptional views.
Stay in Thamel the first and last two nights and you will have a
great time. There are guest houses on every corner, but if you'd like a recommendation for nice, clean, budget guest house call Gupal at Hotel Bright Star. I've been recommending him for a few years and everyone really likes him and his wife. The price will be in the $10 range. +977 014423944 Hotel Bright Star weathered the earthquakes well enough, but the guest house next door didn't do so well.The street is cleaned up and Gupal has made the repairs and they are by in business.
My eBook is available now at https://payhip.com/b/sQu5 If you are planning a trip to Nepal you'll enjoy it. It will save you time as well as money, but more importantly, it will help you to have a better time in Nepal. Many people wonder if they can eat the street food like in Thailand or Vietnam.
My eBook is available now at https://payhip.com/b/sQu5 If you are planning a trip to Nepal you'll enjoy it. It will save you time as well as money, but more importantly, it will help you to have a better time in Nepal. Many people wonder if they can eat the street food like in Thailand or Vietnam.
Here's my spoiler alert: Do not eat the street food in Nepal, nor should you eat at any buffet. The eBook addresses such things as this and what to do if you become ill, etc. Whether or not you get my book, please read this short, free eBook. It will help you get your time here off to a great start. http://bit.ly/2aGxcuHIf there is a problem with the download or code please let me know at FrugalTravelsNepal@gmail.com
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Here's my spoiler alert: Do not eat the street food in Nepal, nor should you eat at any buffet. The eBook addresses such things as this and what to do if you become ill, etc. Whether or not you get my book, please read this short, free eBook. It will help you get your time here off to a great start. http://bit.ly/2aGxcuHIf there is a problem with the download or code please let me know at FrugalTravelsNepal@gmail.com
Promotion code for discount: GR5X4BCHX2
If you''d like to connect on social media with me here's how:
Twitter: @FrugalTravelsNe
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frugal.travels
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