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Hi folks, thanks for reading this and hopefully lending some good advice. I will be heading Katmandu in feb of 09 and would like to trek up to the base camp of everest, im hoping to be staying in Thamel. Do i have to use a tourist type agency in order to negotiate this trek or can it be done with the help of some friendly locals? Do i need a special visa like the one needed when treking from the tibetan side. Thanks for your help in advance and any other advice you may lend Kindest regards
All you need in the way of Permits before leaving Kathmandu is a TIMS, then you pay your park entrance fee on entering the national park ½ days trek out of Lukla or about 6/7 days if trekking in from Jiri. If you are doing the trek independently then you don’t need to use a travel agency for anything, you can get a Lukla flight on-line or buy the Jiri bus ticket at the bus station and pick up your own TIMS (Although it might well be more convenient for you to organise both through a Reputable travel agent). Good Luck Rob
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Hello Keno74 From my experience in Nepal whether you go with a trekking guide or a 'friendly local' it will still cost you a fee. So, my best advice would be to go with an experienced guide. If you choose to locate a guide yourself I am sure you will have no trouble as there are many companies to choose from in the Thamel area. Or, if you like I can recommend someone to you who I know personally. If you prefer you can email me offline at threerocks@1000island.net for some of my personal experiences in this beautiful country. Regards, Ron Hawboldt Ontario, Canada
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