Places to visit in Nepal - 5 days trip

GoodTimes · Jul 13th, 2009, 21:40

Hi...I wud be travelling with my parents to Nepal during the last week of Sep to 1st week of October 2009. We are not too keen on trekking.

We have booked out tickets till Raxaul. Please let me know how to get into Nepal from there and which all places to visit.

Also is there a helicopter ride that can be taken to get a view of Mt. Everest....and how much wud that cost.

Thank you.

pinkyparker · Jul 13th, 2009, 22:27

Buddha Air does "The Everest Experience" flying from Kathmandu Airport. Cost is approx. $150. and everyone has a window seat. Flights are not guaranteed, due to weather conditions. This link might be useful to you:

www.buddhaair.com/everestexperience.html

Kengonetoindia · Jul 13th, 2009, 23:14

Although trekking isn't in your plans, Pokhara should be. This is the place where trekkers begin the Anapuna Circuit.

Pokhara is on a lake. All the tourist stuff is on 'Lakeside' and 'Damside' but I urge you to get to the other side of the lake. There, you'll find 'Anadu', means peacefull, and it is.

I've spent several months each year there in a little guesthome run by a lovely couple. I loved it and them so much I built a website for them. You'll find that website at www.drool.com/anadu

Tell them Ken sent you and you'll be treated like royalty. Well, even if you don't tell them you'll still be treated like Royalty.

The views are worldclass, the people are lovely and the meals Shiva makes are terrific. Enjoy.

Jorge Reverter · Jul 13th, 2009, 23:17

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Originally Posted by pinkyparker

Buddha Air does "The Everest Experience" flying from Kathmandu Airport. Cost is approx. $150. and everyone has a window seat. Flights are not guaranteed, due to weather conditions. This link might be useful to you:

www.buddhaair.com/everestexperience.html

From Raxaul you should pass the border at Birganj and then take a bus to Kathmandu. In five days you can visit Bhaktapur (probably my favourite site in the world), Patan, Boudhnath, Swayambunath, Pasupatinah and the Durbar area in Kathmandu and of course if the weather is ok the flight to see the Everest.

Jorge

tsang · Jul 14th, 2009, 02:03

If you go Nepal you can visit Pokhara and Sarangkot and Manokamna Temple, among other places. The road from Kathmandu to Manokamna temple is amazing with the high mountains on one side and the deep gorge on the other. After a while the river Trishuli runs along the road and the views are beautiful. you can take a car or a bus. The cable car ride to the temple is an experience by itself which one mustn't miss.

From Sarangkot you can view the Annapurna range and watch the sunrise which is like a holy experience. The climb is steep but it's worth it at the end. On the way back from Sarangkot you can visit the Bindhyabasini Temple dedicated to Goddess Bhagwati. Other than the religious side, you can get a beautiful view of the majestic Annapurna range clearly from here.

Pokhara is one of the important tourist spots and you can find quiet places if you try. We had put up at a guest house run by the Chhetri sisters right in front of the Phewa lake and it was not crowded at all. It is a nice little place run by women. not too expensive either.

In Kathmandu there is a lot to see too. The Durbar Square is quite a unique place. Patan, you should not miss. Thre is a nice museum in Patan and some Thanka art centres. Close to Kathmandu there is a botanical garden which is in a place called Godavari, as far as I can remember which is worth visting. You can just walk around in the city and you'll find there is such a lot to see. You can also go to Dhulikhel though it does not give a very good view of the mountains. at least i did not get from the area i went to.

The helicopter ride is I think about Rs 5000 per head. Someone I know has recently booked one. I don't know the start and end points. You can find out from agents here.

Nepal is a beautiful country with smiling polite people. You gte all kinds of food from different nations. It's not too expensive to move around and it is pretty much safe, during day time at least. Indian currency is accepted except for 500 and 1000 rupee notes.

I hope you'll like the place.

Enjoy yourself in the Himalayan Kingdom!

GoodTimes · Aug 10th, 2009, 02:01

Thanks to all of you. Your posts have been extremely helpful.I am able to plan a very good itinerary with tips from you people.

tsang · Aug 11th, 2009, 13:58

Hi

Nice to know that you could plan out your trip well. Do share your experiences in Nepal and let us know which route you followed, whenever you find time.

Thanks

tsang · Nov 3rd, 2009, 00:31

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Originally Posted by GoodTimes

Thanks to all of you. Your posts have been extremely helpful.I am able to plan a very good itinerary with tips from you people.

Hi, hope you had a good trip. Do share your experience with us.

Jul 13th, 2009, 21:40	#1
GoodTimes Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 2	Places to visit in Nepal - 5 days trip Hi...I wud be travelling with my parents to Nepal during the last week of Sep to 1st week of October 2009. We are not too keen on trekking. We have booked out tickets till Raxaul. Please let me know how to get into Nepal from there and which all places to visit. Also is there a helicopter ride that can be taken to get a view of Mt. Everest....and how much wud that cost. Thank you.

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pinkyparker Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chicago area Posts: 55	Everest Flight Buddha Air does "The Everest Experience" flying from Kathmandu Airport. Cost is approx. $150. and everyone has a window seat. Flights are not guaranteed, due to weather conditions. This link might be useful to you: www.buddhaair.com/everestexperience.html __________________ Journey far..... Walk in Peace.

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Kengonetoindia Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Salt Spring Island B.C. Canada Posts: 90	Although trekking isn't in your plans, Pokhara should be. This is the place where trekkers begin the Anapuna Circuit. Pokhara is on a lake. All the tourist stuff is on 'Lakeside' and 'Damside' but I urge you to get to the other side of the lake. There, you'll find 'Anadu', means peacefull, and it is. I've spent several months each year there in a little guesthome run by a lovely couple. I loved it and them so much I built a website for them. You'll find that website at www.drool.com/anadu Tell them Ken sent you and you'll be treated like royalty. Well, even if you don't tell them you'll still be treated like Royalty. The views are worldclass, the people are lovely and the meals Shiva makes are terrific. Enjoy.

Jul 14th, 2009, 02:03	#5
tsang Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kolkata Posts: 27	If you go Nepal you can visit Pokhara and Sarangkot and Manokamna Temple, among other places. The road from Kathmandu to Manokamna temple is amazing with the high mountains on one side and the deep gorge on the other. After a while the river Trishuli runs along the road and the views are beautiful. you can take a car or a bus. The cable car ride to the temple is an experience by itself which one mustn't miss. From Sarangkot you can view the Annapurna range and watch the sunrise which is like a holy experience. The climb is steep but it's worth it at the end. On the way back from Sarangkot you can visit the Bindhyabasini Temple dedicated to Goddess Bhagwati. Other than the religious side, you can get a beautiful view of the majestic Annapurna range clearly from here. Pokhara is one of the important tourist spots and you can find quiet places if you try. We had put up at a guest house run by the Chhetri sisters right in front of the Phewa lake and it was not crowded at all. It is a nice little place run by women. not too expensive either. In Kathmandu there is a lot to see too. The Durbar Square is quite a unique place. Patan, you should not miss. Thre is a nice museum in Patan and some Thanka art centres. Close to Kathmandu there is a botanical garden which is in a place called Godavari, as far as I can remember which is worth visting. You can just walk around in the city and you'll find there is such a lot to see. You can also go to Dhulikhel though it does not give a very good view of the mountains. at least i did not get from the area i went to. The helicopter ride is I think about Rs 5000 per head. Someone I know has recently booked one. I don't know the start and end points. You can find out from agents here. Nepal is a beautiful country with smiling polite people. You gte all kinds of food from different nations. It's not too expensive to move around and it is pretty much safe, during day time at least. Indian currency is accepted except for 500 and 1000 rupee notes. I hope you'll like the place. Enjoy yourself in the Himalayan Kingdom!

Aug 11th, 2009, 13:58	#7
tsang Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kolkata Posts: 27	Hi Nice to know that you could plan out your trip well. Do share your experiences in Nepal and let us know which route you followed, whenever you find time. Thanks