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| Lhasa Tibet Travel info | 3/19/2008 | Nilesh Korgaokar |
Q: your answers are getting very helpful for me to plan my travel. Please also answer my foll ...
A: Your questions are a bit confusing. Do you mean Kathmandu to Lhasa? Because your question says ...
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| Travelling to Nepal | 2/19/2008 | Nilesh Korgaokar |
Q: I am an Indian stationed at Chennai at present and have been posted to Nepal on an assignment. I ...
A: For a short holiday you don't need a visa to enter Nepal. A valid passport will do. However, since ...
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| transport from lhasa to kalkata | 12/20/2007 | Nilesh Korgaokar |
Q: i am interested in finding out the easiest way to travel between lhasa(lasa) at the end of the ...
A: Once again see my answers against your questions -thank you for the information provide above. i ...
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| transport from lhasa to kalkata | 12/18/2007 | Nilesh Korgaokar |
Q: i am interested in finding out the easiest way to travel between lhasa(lasa) at the end of the ...
A: In order for me to answer your questions conveniently I have copied your entire email below and you ...
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| China, Nepal and India | 11/26/2007 | Nilesh Korgaokar |
Q: I would like to travel through Asia to Nepal and then North to South of India. Is it possible to ...
A: Yes, it is entirely possible to cross over from Nepal to India although not to North India strictly ...
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| Travelling overland from Nepal to China | 11/24/2007 | Nilesh Korgaokar |
Q: I am going to be spending some time in India and China next year and are interested in travelling ...
A: Yes, you are right...the Chinese do frown upon independent travel between Nepal and China (Tibet). ...
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| Kathmandu in March | 10/28/2007 | Gordon Janow |
Q: I will be in Nepal, based out of Kathmandu, for all of this coming March. I am getting ready to ...
A: This is more of an airline question but I would pursue your local student travel agency or a travel ...
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| Nathu-la Pass | 10/15/2007 | Nilesh Korgaokar |
Q: Is is possible for an American holding visas for both China and India to cross this pass into Tibet. ...
A: Currently, to the best of my knowledge, the Nathu-La pass is open only for limited commerce between ...
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| lhasa to gangtok | 7/1/2007 | Nilesh Korgaokar |
Q: Is it possible to travel by land from Lhasa to Gangtok?
A: Not yet...but hopefully soon in the not to distant future. Technically it is possible to go from ...
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| nepal and tibet | 6/25/2007 | Nilesh Korgaokar |
Q: im planning on travelling in northern india nad nepal this july and august. However, i would also ...
A: You should get your Chinese visa to enter Tibet from the Chinese embassy in Kathmandu - not at the ...
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| nepal in august | 5/17/2007 | Gordon Janow |
Q: I wish to travel to nepal in august but am concerned about the weather at that time. Is it advisable ...
A: Given your line of interest - I would recommned Ladakh in India, beautiful temples, Buddhist people, ...
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| A short question | 5/12/2007 | Nilesh Korgaokar |
Q: Hey Nilesh, Like your website, very helpful. I was just wondering. I read somewhere that you said, ...
A: I'm afraid I don't have that information as I did that journey many years ago. Sorry about this. ...
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| visas & travel from Kathmandu | 4/16/2007 | Gordon Janow |
Q: I'm looking at a tour that starts in Beijing and ends in Kathmandu--I live in Chicago & am a US ...
A: It seems you are looking to tour China ( perhaps visit Kathmandu, though most of the interesting ...
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| Chinese and Tibetan visas | 3/21/2007 | Nilesh Korgaokar |
Q: I am considering taking the Tibet-Qinghai train you mentioned in a recent reply to someone. I would ...
A: It's more convenient to use a travel agent to organise the trip. That's what I did. However, I have ...
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| Chinese and Tibetan visas | 3/20/2007 | Nilesh Korgaokar |
Q: I am considering taking the Tibet-Qinghai train you mentioned in a recent reply to someone. I would ...
A: You don't need a separate visa for Tibet and China. I have done the same journey - although the ...
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| travel in kathmandu | 12/5/2006 | Tenzing |
Q: iam palnning to visit kathmandu via darjeeling. please inform me what is the shortest route to ...
A: I had actually already answered this question before. Here it is again, if you have not already ...
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| about ciggs | 10/13/2006 | Tenzing |
Q: its been quite long since leaving nepal when i was a child aged 6...now i m 36 and staying in ...
A: I apologize for the long delay. I wasn't aware of your question sitting on the site for such a long ...
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| India to China | 9/1/2006 | Nilesh Korgaokar |
Q: I have heard of a border between India and China opening up recently. Is that just for trade? ...
A: Yes, currently it's only for trade. The road is between the state of Sikkim in India and Tibet ...
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| India to China | 8/31/2006 | Nilesh Korgaokar |
Q: I want to travel overland. I heard a border opened up between India and China but as far as I can ...
A: You can travel overland from India to China in the following manner - first go on to Nepal and then ...
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| DO i need a visa | 8/26/2006 | Tenzing |
Q: I was born in nepal, i am going bck for losar this year, my question is do i need a visa since i was ...
A: I apologize for the long delay. I wasn't aware of your question sitting on the site for such a long ...
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| Gangtok to Nepal | 1/18/2006 | Shyam Khattri |
Q: How can w go from Gangtok to Nepal and how many days stay is required to cover major places pls ...
A: You can travel via Siliguri to Eastern Border of Nepal on bus. Once in Nepal you will have to re ...
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| How dangerous is it to travel in Nepal? | 9/16/2004 | Shyam Khattri |
Q: I have plans to go to Nepal in one month but the Maoist rebels seem to be willing to get more ...
A: first of all for all updates for local news about Nepal, please visit the following sites: ...
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| Is Nepal safe right now | 9/16/2004 | Nilesh Korgaokar |
Q: There are travel warnings right now from the US state Dept. about Nepal and I have been keeping up ...
A: Yes, Nepal is very very iffy right now. Although there are a few intrepid travellers out there doing ...
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| gurkas | 8/28/2004 | Tenzing |
Q: i was just wondering if you could tell me some of the history on the gurkas?
A: It is Gorkhalis and not gurkas. Nepal was divided into small kingdoms during the 1700s. Gorkha was ...
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| amount of money needed to deposit in a Nepalese bank to establish eligibility for retirement in Nepal | 4/16/2004 | Tenzing |
Q: I assume that a requirement for coming to Nepal is that a person have sufficient amount of money to ...
A: Although this is outside my expertise - I would rather consult the american ambassy in nepal ...
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| REtirement in Nepal | 4/16/2004 | Tenzing |
Q: I would like to know how to obtain a permanent retirement visa. I spent several months in Nepal with ...
A: Your intentions are very noble. I hope you will be able to do what you want to. Unfortunately, I ...
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| Retirement in Nepal | 11/14/2002 | Tenzing |
Q: I am a 49 year old white US citizen who is thinking of retiring soon. Would Nepal be a good place ...
A: Surely you will not base you decision entirely on my opinion. But Nepal is a good place to live a ...
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| Trekking in Nepal | 5/23/2001 | Nilesh Korgaokar |
Q: I am about to travel Nepal and Tibet for a month with a couple of my friends. I would love any info ...
A: If you are a seasoned traveller then I can bet my **** that you are going to enjoy yourself in Nepal ...
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| back issues of Himal magazine | 4/18/2001 | Gordon Janow |
Q: I am doing research on Pasang Lhamu and looking for some articles from several 1993 issues of Himal ...
A: many contacts in Nepal and an office on the US and KTM. In the US 303-998-0101 or try their web site ...
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| back issues of Himal magazine | 4/18/2001 | Shyam Khattri |
Q: I am doing research on Pasang Lhamu and looking for some articles from several 1993 issues of Himal ...
A: Get in touch with the magazine and ask them for backdated issue. You will have to make the payment ...
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| Visa for Nepal | 2/20/2001 | Shyam Khattri |
Q: I am also an expert for Turkey.I answered many questions but never asked one myself. If it visa in ...
A: On arrival in Kathmandu airport a Nepali visa is $30 for a 60 day single entry visa and $55 for a 60 ...
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| Annapurna tracking | 1/26/2001 | Shyam Khattri |
Q: What is the best time to do tracking in Nepal? Late November/begining of December or late ...
A: The Best time to trek in Nepal: Feb, March, April, May, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec Now, you have to decides ...
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| Mr. Korgaokar. In mid June... | 1/23/2001 | Nilesh Korgaokar |
Q: Mr. Korgaokar. In mid June I will join my daughter in Taiwan to travel for a month in China and ...
A: As far as my knowledge of the road journey goes, its easier to come from Nepal to Lhasa than from ...
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| nepal | 1/17/2001 | Shyam Khattri |
Q: Sir, I'm planning to visit kathmandu this month end along with my family. Please let me know what ...
A: sorry for not responding quickly as i am travelling through india myself. as for your questions are ...
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| places to see | 1/6/2001 | Shyam Khattri |
Q: I'm visiting kathmandu between 17 to 22 jan 2001. Please let me know what are the places to see and ...
A: places to visit in Nepal are: Kathmandu: Patan Dirbar Square, Bhakatpur Darbur Square, Kathamndu ...
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| Travel in Nepal | 10/25/2000 | Bob |
Q: I wish to travel to Nepal most likely in the month s of Sept/Oct 2001. I travelled the world and ...
A: Bill, It sounds like you are already somewhat familiar with the region with regard to some of the ...
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| nepal tibet | 8/23/2000 | Nilesh Korgaokar |
Q: any special visas i require and any other tips that may be usefull, ie time of year it is easiest to ...
A: Are you a second timer with me? If so, hope you found my tips sent to you earlier useful. Anyway, ...
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| Bardia National Park | 7/25/2000 | Gordon Janow |
Q: I am returning to Nepal for the 4th time in October, but am making a visit to Bardia for the first ...
A: I would check out the Forest Hideaway Cottages. Conditions can change so have a peek first. I ...
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| Train travel in Asia | 7/20/2000 | Gordon Janow |
Q: I need to get from Kathmandu to Bangkok. I was wondering if it would be possible to make this leg ...
A: The border crossings at the rail heads are closed. The Nepalese rail system is limited so it would ...
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| travel overland... | 3/22/2000 | Nilesh Korgaokar |
Q: I am planning to travel in South East Asia between October and December of this year and was ...
A: Nepal is a land locked country surrounded by India from three sides and by Tibet on the other. ...
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