I keep a daily travel log and write a newsletter. That
information is much more detailed. I made this page to collect some essential
notes of problems, or variance to pay attention to in Nepal.
My Travel Log or Blog for Nepal starts as of February 5 of 2004 in log and
newsletter for information on Nepal.
Andy HoboTraveler.com
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REAL Nepal
If you feel very uncomfortable and out of place you are
probably in the real Nepal. If you can see another tourist you are not in the
real Nepal.
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WHY PEOPLE VISIT Nepal?
- Trekking
- Smoke dope
- Staging for working on Free Tibet
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DO NOT VISIT Nepal IF?
- You do not want people to offer you drugs.
- You do not want to walk around totally clothed with
jacket in your room because of no heat.
THESE THINGS ARE GUARANTEED TO
HAPPEN
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NEED TO BRING
You may wish to also bring the stuff that you can buy
immediately. If you are on a tourist trip you should bring both the need and
what you can buy immediately.
- Warm sleeping bag, or buy immediately.
- Immersion heater for hot dip shower.
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BUY IMMEDIATELY
- Electric Heater if you are staying months.
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THIS NEEDS TO HAPPEN OR IS A BIG PROBLEMS IN Nepal
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VISA OR STAMP
Nepal Entry Visa is 30 Dollars US - You must pay in USA Dollars - I
had to go buy dollars. - February 2004
1 Photo needed and 30 Dollars USA and you get the Visa for up to 60 Days at
the border - February 2004
NO 500 Rupee notes from India - February 2004
Photo of sign talking about money and payment
http://www.hobotraveler.com/140vanansikathmandu02.shtml
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TOILETS AND SHOWERS
- Freezing or Solar - No sun, no heat. I recommend you buy
two immersion heaters.
- So far they are western style in Kathmandu.
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ENTERTAINMENT
Kathmandu is very modern. Sell liquor, pot, hash, and
probably women. There is also Massage places.
Trekking is king
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TRANSPORTATION:
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ANNOYANCES:
KATHAMANDU - Every boy that comes near you will want to
sell drugs. Marijuana, Hash, Mushrooms and other varieties
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INTERNET:
In Kathmandu it is 15-30 Rupees per hour.
KATHAMANDU BROADBAND - 2ND only to England for speed so
far. Place connected to Bakery in center of Tamil.
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HOTELS OR
ACCOMMODATIONS:
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SOLAR HOT WATER - Translated this means cold shower. Get a room with a hot
water tank.
SHEETS: The first Hotel that has had clean and full set of top and bottom
sheets. India does not have sheets, so after India so far Nepal has been like a
climb out of the dark barn.
LAUNDRY:
CAREFUL WITH DRYING? - You should search for a dry sunny
place before you hand wash because the clothe may never dry in the room
temperature.
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MONEY:
One dollar equals 74 Nepal Rupees
One India Rupee equals 1.6 Nepal Rupees - February 5, 2004
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ELECTRICITY:
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WATER:
WATER IS BROWN IN KATHMANDU
I am not sure why, but the water in Kathmandu is sometime brown when it comes
out of the tap. It could be dirt, or it could maybe be minerals in the
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SAFETY:
MAOIST REBELS:
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COMMUNICATION:
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COMPANIONS OR TRAVEL MATES
ROOM PRICE STAYS SAME: One or two people and the price is
the same?
DORM IS STUPID: Do not go into the dorm unless you wish to
be robbed by the other travelers. The saving is not worth the risk.
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CULTURE:
SIMILAR TO: Bolivia, Peru or Laos but appears to be a
little more educated, but I only know Kathmandu.
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LUGGAGE
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GEAR:
KATHMANDU - CHEAPEST AND BEST SELECTION OF GEAR IN THE WORLD - So far this is
the best place in the world to buy cheap gear with the largest selection for me.
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BUSINESS
UPS AND FEDERAL EXPRESS IN KATHMANDU
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GOSSIP
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SOCIAL PROBLEMS:
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SEASONS:
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TRASH AND RUBBISH DISPOSAL
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FOOD:
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MONEY:
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TERMS OR DEFINITIONS:
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FOOTNOTES:
1. From Encyclopedia Britannica - I have made
BOLD some key words.
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