We were a group of 5 and we spent 5 days for trekking Poon Hill from 1st to 5th of Jan, 2015.
The Total Expense
Each of us spent $20.42 per day. Or $102.1 for the total trip per person from Pokhara (Nepal).
In short, if you feel like trying to spot a tiger in wildlife, then this is the most accessible national park to go to. My itinerary was Delhi-Agra-Keoladeo National Park in Bharatpur (for birds)- Ranthambhore National Park in Sawai Madhopur-Jaipur...
If you are not particularly fit, then plan for a 5-day trekking in Poon Hill. Our actual itinerary (anti clockwise) is Day 1 Nayapul-Birethanti-Sauli Bazar- Kimche-Ghandruk Day 2 Ghandruk- Bhasikarka- Tadapani Day 3 Tadapani-Bethanti-Deurali Day 4...
Riding a bike is a fun thing to do in Pokhara. The rental fee is only Rs.200 a day (for a basic mountain bike). While paragliding is a really popular thing to do (around $110 per flight, I think), riding a bike is a much more affordable activity.
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If you have been to India, you’d truly appreciate having Zostel here. It is just a clean and fun place that resembles a little bit of home. And probably there’s no place like this, where you’d connect to cool travelers so easily...
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My Innocent Brother’s Mistake
When I opened my brother’s passport, I couldn’t believe what I saw.
“Your Indian visa will expire on 2nd of July. Didn’t you say 27th of July?”
The city is being rebuilt.
3 months after the earthquakes, many people still slept in tents. Many were still displaced. But Nepali people have not become cynical. They are still smiling, and trying to make lives back on track.
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One of my fondest memories in India was a refreshing morning at Keoladeo National Park while watching birds and riding a bike in the park. I’d recommend this to nature lovers, or tourists who want a break from Indian chaos.
