HimalayaNet #72 (July 20, 2000)
Namaste, and welcome to the 72nd edition of HimalayaNet, the online newsletter of the Himalayan Explorers Club. This month, we feature expert travel advice for Tibet from Mark Zelechowski. We also apologize for an error in HimalayaNet #71 regarding the hijacking of the Indian Airlines flight in December 1999.
Please send all contributions to himalayanet@egroups.com, and remember to include your membership number if you'd like to post a message. We are also very interested in sharing any travel information or updates you may have.
Kathie A. Mears
HimalayaNet Moderator
IN THIS ISSUE:
1. CORRECTION TO HIMALAYANET #71
2. OVERLAND JOURNEY: KATHMANDU - LHASA - MT. KAILASH
3. CALLING ALL HIMALAYAN PHOTOGRAPHERS
4. NURSE SEEKS VOLUNTEER POSITION IN INDIA/NEPAL
5. SEEKING PEOPLE WHO HAVE TAUGHT IN NEPAL
6. MEMORIAL SERVICE HELD FOR DOUG THOMPSON
7. WATSON FELLOW SEEKS CONTACTS FOR SHERPA, THARU, OR GURUNG COMMUNITIES
8. PAKISTAN BIODIVERSITY WEB PAGE
9. TIBETAN BOY NEEDS HOST FAMILY
10. HEC MEMBERS LOOKING FOR TRAVEL ADVICE/COMPANIONS
10A. LOOKING FOR MAP OF ANNAPURNA REGION
10B. SEEKING TREKKING PARTNER(S) FOR NEPAL/TIBET IN AUTUMN
10C. SEEKING TREKKING PARTNERS: EVEREST REGION OCT-NOV.
10D. HEC SEEKING TREKKING PARTNERS FOR OCTOBER
11. ADVENTUROUS TRAVELER BOOKSTORE SPONSORSHIP
12. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING SECTION
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
HOW TO UNSUBSCRIBE TO HIMALAYANET
HOW TO SUBSCRIBE TO HIMALAYANET
HOW TO POST ON HIMALAYANET
HIMALAYAN EXPLORERS CLUB MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
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1. CORRECTION TO HIMALAYANET #71
It was pointed out to the HEC that HimalayaNet #71 contained a gross error. In the story about the resumption of Indian Airline service to Kathmandu we incorrectly reported that "The IC-814 flight had been hijacked by Pakistan-backed terrorists on December 24." The hijackers still remain at large, and their nationality also remains unknown. We apologize for the error.
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2. OVERLAND JOURNEY: KATHMANDU - LHASA - MT. KAILASH
[Note: Mark Zelechowski travelled from Kathmandu-Tibet in October 1999 for 30 days. This report has been edited for space. The full report can be located at www.away.com]
Visiting Tibet is one of the most rewarding experiences. However, for a budget traveler it is not the easiest or cheapest place to go. We visited Sigatse (on the road to Lhasa), Lhasa, Ganden, Sera, and while on the tour to Mt.Kailas: Yambulagang, Samye, Yamdruk Lake (short stop), Gyantse, Sakya, Mt.Kailas kora, Lake Manasanovar, and the base camp of Mt.Everest.
For those who are planning to hike and camp (for ex. Mt.Kailas kora) it is a must to have a light but warm (min. 15F) sleeping bag, sleeping pad, hut, rain/windbreaker parka, long pants, fleece, gloves. It is good to have a cooking stove, but it can be rented (huge, 10-12lb) together with a tent.
There is a public bus to the border town Kodari, (O/W NRs65, 7hr), departing from the City Bus Terminal in Kathmandu around 6-7am. Individual approach to the Tibetan border carries the degree of risk since some travelers are admitted and some are not. There is no rule and it is pointless to speculate on how it "works." If turned back at the border, one must stay in the guesthouse and return next day by bus or check for a jeep going to KTM (NRs 300-500/person when full). Those who cross the border can pick up a bus to Sigatse and next day to Lhasa. Organized transportation is available through many agencies in KTM. It takes 4 days, cost $US250/person (the lowest we found), $12 for visa "endorsement" and around $3 for a truck between the bridge and Zhamdu. The $250 covers bus transportation to the border in Kodari and 4WD Toyota from Zhamdu to Lhasa (6 passengers and driver or 5 passengers, driver and useless, but required by Chinese authorities, a guide. Usually 2 trucks go together). A traveler must have a Chinese visa obtained before arriving in KTM. We visited the Chinese embassy. There is no way to get the visa in KTM.
For those without a Chinese visa it is still possible to visit Tibet on 8-days/7 nights trip. The cheapest we found was $320, $12 visa endorsement, $3 truck, plus return air ticket Lhasa - KTM. Food, hotels included. All tourists go on a group visa. Those who have an individual visa will have it cancelled at the border while entering Tibet. Given the fact that the trip to Lhasa takes 4 days - one day to return - there is not much time to really enjoy Tibet.
Permits: It is impossible to get them in Lhasa - we tried. The only place that issues them fairly easy is PSB in Sigatse. The question is: do you need them? A permit is required for Samye, but only if you go by boat. Checkpoint is at the harbor. Those hiking from Ganden enter Samye through the mountain and there is no checkpoint in the village. Yambulangang - for a day trip you can get away without a permit or if you stay overnight in a private house which is illegal. The only hotel in Tsetang will report you to the police. Fines for not having a permit varies. Other places requiring a permit: Sakya (buses depart from Sigatse), Mt.Kailas region.
We took a 5-6 hr bus trip from Kathmandu to the border town of Kodari. The guide handles all border procedures. There is a short walk over the bridge, a 30-min. rough ride in a cargo truck up the mountain to Zhamdu, and crossing the border with China. It took us about 2 hours. The Toyotas are waiting just after the checkpoint. At the border one can change US$ in the bank or on the street at the better rate. We were packed into the 4WD: 6 people per truck so the entire trip to Lhasa was not too comfortable: basically 2 people per one wide seat. Another two hours and we arrived in Nyalam, an ugly, mostly Chinese town. Places to stay: the best is Namaskar Guesthouse, (Y15/db), down the road from the overpriced Nyalam Hotel, (Y20/db room). On the way there is the Snow Land Hotel, (Y15) also better then Nyalam. For these rates there are no showers and hot water is supplied in thermoses. Food is expensive and limited in comparison to Nepal.
On day two, we traveled from Kodari - Lhatse: a long 10hr trip but the dirt road was not that bad. Great scenery with fantastic views from the Lalung La Pass (5082m). There is a checkpoint in Tingri. We stopped in Lhatse ( another uninteresting, mostly Chinese town) for the night. For place to stay walk towards the end of the town (direction: Lhasa) and on the right side you'll find a Tibetan house with iron stairs to the second floor and a Chinese restaurant on the first. It has no name, but it is an original Tibetan guesthouse with colorful rooms and friendly owners. Costs Y15/db, hot water in thermoses. The hotel of the guide's "choice" costs double. Eat downstairs.
Make sure that the day before, you push the guide to leave Lhatse 8:30am at the latest, so you have enough time (3hr is perfect) for the monastery in Sigatse (closes at 6pm). Enjoy great scenery during the 6hr (1hr for lunch) trip to Sigatse. The guide will drop you in front of the Thashilhunpo monastery for sightseeing (luggage in the truck) and then takes you to the expensive Tenzin Hotel. Instead, take your luggage and go directly across the main street to the Fruit Orchard Hotel where you can negotiate Y15/person in a 4- bed room. Hot shower available! Drop the luggage and see the monastery (Y20) and later the town that has a nice Tibetan sector. The monastery is a great introduction to Tibetan Buddhism and is worth a trip. For those who travel on their own and stay longer there is a path from the back of the mountain to the ruins of the fort on the top.
The road from Sigatse is generally good and the last 70km are paved. As we were approaching Lhasa the valley got wider with a river along the road, green vegetation and farming sites. Once we entered Lhasa we witnessed a demonstration of Chinese military power when about 100 trucks of armed soldiers passed on the main road. It was a long ride before we saw the first Tibetan accent in the city. Later we learned that only 5% (!) of Lhasa is Tibetan. The architecture is like the rest of suburban China: buildings covered with toilet-type tiles and blue windows. After 15min we reached the Tibetan section and our trip ended in front of the Yak Hotel. General tip: do not eat or sleep where the guide drops you off. There are many original Tibetan places around where your money will support those who need it most. At the same time you will save too.
Places to stay in Lhasa: Tashi Targyel is my #1 choice: double Y50 (negotiated), clean, bright rooms. Outside toilets and showers (hot) are also good. Banak Shol is an original Tibetan building, double Y70, small rooms. Avoid rooms facing the street - very noisy. Good showers, toilets (so-so) and free laundry. Also, check the Kirey Hotel. Yak Hotel is expensive. Restaurants in Lhasa are good. My favorites are Tashi 1 and Crazy Yak Restaurant (night time shows with Tibetan music). Plain yogurt and Tibetan bread are sold in the market.
When visiting Potala Palace try to avoid Sunday since it is open only half a day: 3.30-6.00pm. Entry fees to all monasteries in and around Lhasa cost Y20-25 except Potala Palace: Y40 + Y10 for 13th floor (tombs). It is a 1hr walk from Barkhor Sq. to Norbulingka Palaces. The bus to Ganden leaves from Barkhor Sq. at 6:30am (Y16R/T), but arrive earlier. The bus is full. Make sure you do kora around the monastery - great walk and fantastic view from the top. For Sera: minibuses depart just one block South of Barkhor Sq. (30 min., Y2). Monks gather at 1pm for praying session in the Assembly Hall. Do not miss it!
Mt. Kailas: There are many tour operators where one can book a trip to Kailas. The lowest available prices are between Y4500 and Y6000 all depending on how many days it takes and how well you negotiate. For example: In Tashi Targyel Hotel, agency on the 2nd fl charges for 18 - 20 days trip: tent, stove Y5000; agency on 1st fl charges the same, but for each additional day above 18 they ask Y400/day/group. Yak hotel: Y5000 nothing included. We booked through an agency in Banak Shol, 2nd fl for Y4400 plus Y150 per tent and cooking stove. It is no sense to recommend any of them. All agencies run the same type of trip and based on talking to other groups we've met every one had the same problems with guides and drivers once on the route: cutting on itineraries or extorting additional money. To minimize this the most important thing is to write down a detailed contract. We were glad we did it.
Mark Zelechowski
markzele@yahoo.com
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3. CALLING ALL HIMALAYAN PHOTOGRAPHERS
Himalayan photographers are invited to submit their photographs to two contests/exhibitions:
IPPG EXHIBIT. The International Porter Protection Group (IPPG) is holding a photographic exhibition - "Celebrating the Mountain Porter" - at the Yak and Yeti hotel on the September 29, 2000. The IPPG is looking for high quality photographs of mountain porters. For more information contact Jim Duff at duffbel@omcs.com.au
ARUN TREKS PHOTO CONTEST. We're looking for your best adventure travel landscape! Send us your photo for the chance to win a 14-day trek for two in Nepal or a Suunto Altimax Wristop Computer.
Entries must be received by August 31st, 2000. Please send original slides or prints or good quality duplicates; 35mm or larger, packed in clear plastic sleeves. Please print your name on slide mounts. Do not send slides loose in envelopes or boxes. Entries must be accompanied by name, phone number, address and location of photo. Please include a brief description of the subject and your adventure.
Limit two entries per household. To have your slide returned, include a self-addressed stamped envelope. Winning entries will be chosen by a panel of three professional judges. Arun Treks is not responsible for loss or damage to items received. Winning entries will be posted on our web site on September 15th, 2000.
Send entries to Arun Treks & Expeditions, 301 E. 33rd St. #3, Austin, TX 78705 USA.For more information visit our site at www.aruntreks.com or e-mail us at aruntrek@onr.com
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4. NURSE SEEKS VOLUNTEER POSITION IN INDIA/NEPAL
I am going to India and Nepal in the fall and want to do 2-3 weeks of medical volunteer work. I am a nurse with much experience in many areas. I want to volunteer my services for free and will pay my own transportation, room, board, etc. but do not want to pay high fees to volunteer. Any ideas? Please feel free to e-mail me. Thank you.
Anne Robertson
anneqrob@yahoo.com
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5. SEEKING PEOPLE WHO HAVE TAUGHT IN NEPAL
My name is Kristin and I am planning to teach in Nepal by the summer of 2001. I am currently attending graduate school working towards my Masters Degree in Education and my Teaching Credential. I am working extensively on a research paper for my Thesis class in regards to teaching in Nepal. One of my requirements for my Thesis is to interview persons who have taught in Nepal. I am wondering if any HimalayaNet readers might be able to help me with this? I am having difficulty in locating subjects for my interview. I have questions formulated that I can e-mail at your convenience. I would greatly appreciate any help that you can provide.
Thank you for your time and cooperation. I look forward to hearing from you soon!
Kristin S. Neustein
kristinsn@earthlink.net
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6. MEMORIAL SERVICE HELD FOR DOUG THOMPSON
[Editor's note: Doug Thompson was a life member of the HEC who passed away in October 1999 while hiking in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. He had planned to teach English in the Khumbu region in spring 2000. This note is from his wife Cynthia.]
We were in fact able to hold Doug's service on top of Mount Washington on June 5. The weather cooperated, just - it was foggy (parts of the drive up were scary!) but not impossible - about 35 or 40 people drove up and 12 hiked. It was held in the Tip Top House, which was built in 1853 as a hotel - the bunk room is still there (supposedly haunted!) In the large main room, with dining tables, we had sandwiches, drinks, and wonderful desserts, some contributed by a woman who works at the Observatory. That was a chance for people to meet each other. Some of the men who had helped carry Doug's body down the mountain on Oct. 30 and 31 were there - I'd never met them and was so glad to have a chance to. When the last of the hikers had arrived, we held the service.
My minister, Beverly Boke, stood by the wood stove, and Doug's ashes were in a wooden chest on the windowsill with a spray of orange flowers on top of them. (Our son, David, had hiked up carrying the ashes in his backpack.)
After the service Jen and David and his wife Heather and I took the ashes out in back of the Tip Top House. At that point it had cleared a bit and we could see a long way down the mountain.
The whole thing was just right as a memorial to Doug.
Cynthia.S. Thompson (cynthia.s.thompson@valley.net)
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7. WATSON FELLOW SEEKS CONTACTS FOR SHERPA, THARU, OR GURUNG COMMUNITIES
I'll be spending a year in Nepal, about two months in Kathmandu getting acculturated and learning Nepali, then off to various places. As a Watson Fellow, I cannot be affiliated with any program volunteer or otherwise. But, I am desperately seeking contacts into the Sherpa, Tharu, and Gurung/Magar communities. My fellowship is to observe the traditions of these minority communities and their varied responses to the increasing modernization and "hinduization" of their local cultures and religions. Although I know it maybe a difficult task, I want to be more observer/participant rather than a tourist.
Would you know of any good contacts into communities or suggestions as to how I might go about seeking
introductions into these communities? Could you suggest other people who may have contacts?
Any help would be appreciated. Thank you for your time. If you are at all interested in a more detailed
description of my project, I can email you my proposal.
Teresa Park
Overland Park, KS 66212, USA
(913)599-5636
sangheetpark@yahoo.com
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8. PAKISTAN BIODIVERSITY WEB PAGE
I have found a very interesting Web page on the Biodiversity of Pakistan. It features information on wildlife, national parks, game reserves and wildlife sanctuaries. The page was created by an individual in order to raise awareness. It is useful for those who want to visit/work in Pakistan, or interested in wildlife and conservation:
http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/Jungle/2690/
Sarfraz Hayat
affh@hotmail.com
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9. TIBETAN BOY NEEDS HOST FAMILY
Jingme Yong-Song is a 10 year old boy now from Eastern Tibet. He suffers from a spinal curvature (scolios) which requires him to come to the USA for one or more operations. Although Jingme is in some discomfort from his condition, he is very active and has a full range of movement and can care for himself. Jingme has never been outside of the remote area of Tibet in which he was born and does not speak English. He will need careful adjustment to the USA culture during his 12-month stay.
You will be providing Jingme with his home base while in the United States and will help him understand the culture he has come to. You will provide him with his food and shelter, but his medical needs will be taken care of. Most of all you will provide him with the love and support he is missing by being so far away from home. Volunteers will help you to tutor Jingme, take him on day trips, and help out in any way needed.
Please call: 303-652-3142 for more information on being a host family or if you would like to help tutor or drive to doctors appointments.
All Together Now International is a non-profit organization that brings children from Nepal and Tibet to the USA to receive life-saving operations not available in their own countries. ATNI also sponsors medical work and educational programs in Nepal. Contact us for volunteer opportunities. Your tax-deductible donations are always welcome.
All Together Now International
P. O. Box 7111 ~ Boulder, CO 80306 ~ U.S.A.
Phone 303-652-3142 ~ Fax 303-652-3161 ~ AllToNow@aol.com
http://www.alltogether.org
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10. HEC MEMBERS LOOKING FOR TRAVEL ADVICE/COMPANIONS
10A. LOOKING FOR MAP OF ANNAPURNA REGION
Namaste! I was in Nepal for the months of October and November 1999 and completed the Around Annapurna trek. I left Nepal with an Annapurna trekking map and continued with my travels. At some point, before I reached home, I misplaced the map. I would love another one (any one, even the cheapest). Please contact me if you are currently in Nepal and can bring one back for me. Thanks very much.
Katie Snyder
ktsnyd@iwon.com
10B. SEEKING TREKKING PARTNER(S) FOR NEPAL/TIBET IN AUTUMN
I'm looking for a partner(s) for trekking this autumn. Preferably six weeks (mid-Sept though October) near Everest, Cho Oyu, and Shishapangma basecamps in Tibet, and/or at least one month (November) to Kanchenjunga in Nepal.
Clint Rogers
cbrogers@socrates.berkeley.edu
10C. SEEKING TREKKING PARTNERS: EVEREST REGION OCT-NOV.
I will be trekking in the Everest region from Oct. 14 to Nov. 16 and am seeking 1 to 3 people to join me. I plan to hire a porter/guide in Lukla at the start of the trek. The intended route is Lukla to Chukhung to Kala Pattar to Gokyo then back to Lukla. Many people do this route in about 18 to 20 days, so by stretching it to 32 days there is plenty of time for day hikes and side trips. Most nights will be spent in tea houses, although I plan to bring a tent and stove so that overnight side trips can be taken when desired. For more info and details please contact me.
Don Kanare
donkanare@home.com
10D. HEC SEEKING TREKKING PARTNERS FOR OCTOBER
Veteran Nepalophile looking for fit partners for either of the following 4-5 week treks.this October.1) Around Manaslu from Gorkha, over Rupina La, to Ganaesh BC, then up the Chhekampar valley (if allowed), then to Manaslu BC, over Larkya La, to Annapurna trail, return Pokhara. trek requires "liasion officer" I think, so it is a bit expensive; OR, an awesome trek up the Rowaling valley, over Trashi Lapsta (technical pass), to resupply in Namche, then over Amphu Lapsta , into wild Hongu valley, over Sherpani Col into Makalu BC area, return down Arun to Tumlingtar- an ambitious walk! I'm 43, speak passable Nepali, and also into some easy scrambles along the way.
Tom R. Sewell
Whitefish, Montana, USA
tomrsewell@hotmail.com
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11. ADVENTUROUS TRAVELER BOOKSTORE SPONSORSHIP
This newsletter is sponsored in part by www.AdventurousTraveler.com.
Check them out for the most complete collection of Himalayan guidebooks, narratives and maps on the Internet. Give them your HEC membership number for a 10% discount!
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12. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING SECTION
(updated July 20, 2000)
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VOLUNTEER/STUDY ABROAD
Himalayan Study-Abroad Program. Applications now being accepted for Fall 2000. Participants will study tourism development along the Everest route, then design community development projects for remote Rolwaling valley, according to individual interests and community needs. Info: www.bridges-prtd.com
Contact: sicroff@bridges-prtd.com
Volunteer Nepal Himalaya offers participants a unique opportunity to teach English in Sherpa villages in the Himalayas, near Mt. Everest. Accommodations are with local families. While not teaching, participants work on community service projects or explore the endless trails and villages of the Khumbu region. For more information, please contact the Himalayan Explorers Club at info@mountainexplorers.org or call (303) 998-0101.
The Nepal Volunteer Handbook offers potential volunteers everything they will need to know about volunteering in Nepal, including a personal skills assessment, background on the history of foreign assistance in Nepal, tips for ensuring a worthwhile experience, and information on over 50 volunteer leads. Contact the HEC at (303) 998-0101 or
info@mountainexplorers.org
The Kathmandu Environmental Education Project (KEEP) is looking for experienced volunteer English teachers to teach English and educational workshops for sirdars, sherpas, cooks, and kitchen staff. For more information please contact:
PT Sherpa"Kerung", Executive Director KEEP
tour@keep.wlink.com.np
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HIMALAYAN EXPLORERS CLUB MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
The Himalayan Explorers Club (HEC) is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that seeks to promote a better understanding of and respect for the environment and culture of the Himalayan Region. Members can receive e-mail, postal mail, and faxes, store luggage, and browse through trip reports at our Clubhouses in Kathmandu and Islamabad, Pakistan. In addition, members receive discounts with many hotels, restaurants, shops, and travel agents. Members also receive our hardcopy newsletter, Himalayan News.
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