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'Ganesh Himal Trek'

Useful addresses

New York

Royal Nepalese Consulate General
820 Second Avenue, 17th Floor
New York, NY 10017
Tel: 212-370 3988
Fax: 212-953 2038
E-mail: nepal@un.int

London

Embassy of Nepal
12a Kensington Palace Gardens
London, W8 4QU
Tel: 020-7229 1594
Fax: 020-7792 9861 E-mail: eon@nepembassy.org.uk
Web: www.nepembassy.org.uk/

Paris

Embassy of Nepal
45,Bis Rue Des Acacias
Paris 75017
Tel.: 01-4622 4867
Fax: 01-4227 0865
E-mail: nepalinparis@noos.fr
Web: www.nepalembassy.org

Best time to travel

October-November is the best time for a trek. It's not as hot as it is during the summer, but also not too cold. There is a slight chance of snow. You will need a good, warm sleeping bag for the nights above 4,000 meters.

Clothes

Convertible pants are convienent, even though bare legs are not appreciated in Nepal. You obviously need good hiking boots and a warm jacket and sweater for the day at high altitude. Bring T-shirts you can miss, the guide and the carriers will be grateful for clothes you give them.

Photography/Film

Not everyone likes to be photographed. Make it clear you want to take a picture by nodding with a question mark on your face. If they don't want it, they'll walk away, if it's okay, they'll nod. If you want to be sure, ask the guide to ask for you.

Permits

There are new rules concerning permits. The main thing is that you don't need a permit any more for many regions. There is much contradictory information, so try and find out what you can before your trip.

Money

If you know which places you are going to visit, you can find out online if and where there are ATM's that you can use with MasterCard and Cirrus or Visa

Health

For up to date information about health risks, go to the site of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention: Nepal Always consult your family doctor as well.

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