just back from nepal

i did 4 nights in kathmandu and then a 14 day trek to everest base camp, happy to answer any questions

just back from nepal

Hi, my friend and I are doing the same trek end of September, getting very excited.

Thanks for your offer to answer questions, I have lots!

How much money did you bring with you to purchase food along the way? What did you eat, not eat? Did you bring any food with you?

How were the accomodations?

Was there any item that you wish you had brought, or brought more of? Did you bring anything that you did not use?

How much training did you do to prepare?

Did you need any medication?

Thanks a lot for sharing your experience!

just back from nepal

What was the average cost per day in the EBC?

I am leaving with my family (including 5 kids aged 10 to 19) for KTM on sunday. We will stay there a couple days, then do the Poon Hill Gorepani Circuit, about 6 days worth. I know it%26#39;s during the monsoon, but it%26#39;s the only time we can go with school. I am wondering about the political unrest. I notice that Nepal is back on the travel advisory list of places to beware of. We have a good guide and everything all lined up; did you run in to any problems?? Thanks

I am leaving with my family (including 5 kids aged 10 to 19) for KTM on sunday. We will stay there a couple days, then do the Poon Hill Gorepani Circuit, about 6 days worth. I know it%26#39;s during the monsoon, but it%26#39;s the only time we can go with school. I am wondering about the political unrest. I notice that Nepal is back on the travel advisory list of places to beware of. We have a good guide and everything all lined up; did you run in to any problems?? Thanks

my food was included in my trip, but the prices were quite low along the way

i brought cliff bars as hiking snacks, you should bring something bc all you will find there is candy bars and pringles!

i ate everything except yak bc one of the lodge employees said most foreigners get sick, but i did have the yak cheese which was fantastic!

the food along the way is dhal bhat, sandwiches,fries, eggs, soup, ect

lodges are very basic, no heat, outdoor pit toilets, very basic, but usually clean and nice owners

i booked my trip last minute so i didnt train, as long as your are not overweight and can walk you will make it, its not exactly easy, but its doable

bring baby wipes! i laughed at the idea but i was SO happy to have them ; )

i chose not to take meds, but i did need diamox when i woke up in gorek shep, only took it for 2 days, so if you are going solo, you might want to bring it just in case, you will not find it there and you wouldnt want to ruin your trip, this advice is coming from someone who is very anti prescription drug by the way

nepal is a very safe country, nothing to worry about

feel free to ask more questions, i am more than happy to help

Thanks for the response, very helpful! I have already stocked up on baby wipes!

Last question is about money, how much did you bring, did you bring rupees and in what denominations?

my lodges and food were already paid for, i think i brought $300, i spent all of it, 2 massages in namche, tips, a couple cokes and a few beers, most of it went to tips

i think you can get by on less than $10 a day, but you should confirm with someone else

after namche you will need rupees, not dollars

Hi, thanks for offering.

What about clothing and weather/rain? How were the views (clear or obstructed)?

I am leaving in 2 weeks to KTM so just need to sort out the details.

Thanks again. Daniel.

clear views

never rained

snowed twice, but at night

bacteria grows