Kathmandu guest house is a great place to stay if you have a few days to spend in Kathmandu. And remember to buy Pashminas.... : )

http://www.ktmgh.com/kgh/default.php

Mille
Mille, Mar 19, 2007 @ 12:57

This lakeside town is an oasis after the hub of Katmandu.. The Phewa Lake is so beautiful with the Annapurna range in the background. People are so friendly and it is a gentle pace of life.

Make sure you cross the lake, climb up to the Peace Pagoda and hire a car and driver to discover the countryside. Great restaurants and hotels / guest houses in the area. If you can coincide your trip with the many festivals here you won't regret it

I think the place has settled a little more on a political level however i would still advise you to stay alert.
JillyB, Mar 19, 2007 @ 13:35

Hi, I was there some time ago in Anapurna - it is very very pretty / stunning and basic. It is very good for trekking if you are fit. Are the troubles over?
ciao
Nick

Biggles, Mar 21, 2007 @ 18:08

Generally speaking Nepal is fantastic, and the people welcoming. I agree with the other recommendation for the K' Guest House. I stayed there and had no problems at all; within the reasonable price range, the higher price over other guest houses will save you from the lice and fleas. The area in which it is located is a good experience also, nearby the myriad of shops etc selling mainly tourist items, but also excursion businesses that will help you plan to get out. Nepal offers a really diverse range of activities - so a great trip could include a 3-5 day excursion into the hungle areas (elephants, and tiger spotting if you're lucky); time in Annapurna range (to be honest I think it would be nicer and better trip than goingto the base camp of Everest - though still on the 'must do in life' list for many, it is quickly becoming trashed by too many tourists and little garbage management); and lastly, I would hire a driver and just get out to local villages and see what you can experience off the beaten track. If food is on that list, I would be cautious. Not unlike most travellers who go to the region (including India), all of my friends have had a good 3-5 day spell of travellers tummy which can be really horrible. I did struggle with my approach of being very strict of touching anything that wasn't steaming hot (and not taking local water), but it seems that may have been what saved me from that experience. I'm not a doctor though so perhaps that can be better explained by others. This said, I hope you have a terrific trip. How lucky your son is!
lovethiscity, Mar 28, 2007 @ 13:59