After Thailand we're going to visit Nepal. I really like the idea of going to Nepal, but it has recently come to light that I know absolutely nothing about Nepal.
Why do I want to go to Nepal? I just do. It looks really pretty and is an interesting place and there are loads of mountains and people who live is a totally different way to me.
We'll probably be in Nepal for around 2 or 3 weeks... maybe a month. We'll see how it goes.
I was talking about our plans to go to Nepal recently and was asked "Oh, do you know what trek you're going to do?"
I didn't say "What the fuck's a trek?" because I didn't want to show my ignorance, but I believe my face may have given away my ignorance.
What the fuck is a trek?
Is it just a big walk?
Is it a massive climb over a giant mountain?
Do I need special stuff to 'trek'?
How long does it take?
I am so unprepared for this.
I have just found this article in the Telegraph. To be honest, I've not finished reading it yet. It's banging on about Maoists (so now I also have to research Maoists). I think the gist of the article is going to be that trekking is a bit hard core, but well worth it.
Hmm... I just looked up the definition for trek:
The Telegraph lady used these people to do her trek. There seem to be a lot of options available. I like these TrekNepal people, they seem to have an easy(ish) trek which lasts for 12 days, but with only 6 days actual trekking. It's called the Annapurna Panorama Trek. It's about £480 a person for pretty much the whole thing apart from food which should be about $20 a day.
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| "Have you seen a mountain around here?" |
We'll probably be in Nepal for around 2 or 3 weeks... maybe a month. We'll see how it goes.
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| Trekking on a horse |
I was talking about our plans to go to Nepal recently and was asked "Oh, do you know what trek you're going to do?"
I didn't say "What the fuck's a trek?" because I didn't want to show my ignorance, but I believe my face may have given away my ignorance.
What the fuck is a trek?
Is it just a big walk?
Is it a massive climb over a giant mountain?
Do I need special stuff to 'trek'?
How long does it take?
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| The crew of 'Star Arduous Journey' have a meeting |
I have just found this article in the Telegraph. To be honest, I've not finished reading it yet. It's banging on about Maoists (so now I also have to research Maoists). I think the gist of the article is going to be that trekking is a bit hard core, but well worth it.
Hmm... I just looked up the definition for trek:
Trek (noun): a long arduous journey, especially one made on foot
Oh good.
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| I think these people are having a trek |
The Telegraph lady used these people to do her trek. There seem to be a lot of options available. I like these TrekNepal people, they seem to have an easy(ish) trek which lasts for 12 days, but with only 6 days actual trekking. It's called the Annapurna Panorama Trek. It's about £480 a person for pretty much the whole thing apart from food which should be about $20 a day.
When is a good time to trek in Nepal? A lot of things I've read seem to think that Nepal is nice all year round, but I think this is bollocks. The good people at Peak Freaks agree with me. It's bloody cold from December to February (when we would probably get there) and apparently some treks are cancelled because of snow.
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| Nepal... it's cold there |
Nepal is beginning to seem difficult.
Nic is also concerned about the amount of stuff we would need to bring with us to Thailand in order to trek for a couple of weeks in Nepal afterwards. We really don't want to lug a bunch of unnecessary stuff around Thailand with us.
It is possible that Nepal isn't right for us at this particular time...
So.. after a brief sulk it has been agreed that we will go straight to SA after Thailand. We will then come back to the UK and hang for a little while, then we'll head back out to Nepal (we'll be seasoned travellers by then and well ready for Nepal). We can also go to India in the same trip as we can sort out the Visa before we go and it will all be a lot easier this way.
I am over my disappointment about this now.
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| Star Trek... the best type of Trek |
Just read this one now. Don't know how I missed it! You probably need to be quite fit to do a trek in Nepal, also the altitude gets to you, so you would be huffing and puffing your way around Nepal. Oh dear, you come from London which is flat as a pancake really, so you don't know about "mountains" a such! You'll get there with all the "walks" you are doing around Cape Town. Actually the treks in Nepal are not too difficult because the sherpas carry all your heavy stuff. All you have to carry is your camera and water and a spare sweater for the day! :) :)
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