Most Inspirational Moment
Even though this trip was over christmas, I had no major expectations of having much of a christmas, especially given we were at 4,000m, the night time temperatures were about -10 C and the accommodation and food were limited accordingly. How wrong could I be. A superb group of people we enjoyed christmas decorations, a christmas tree, swapping xmas presents, music, drinks dancing and just fabulous fun. All repeated again in Lukla before our final flight to KTM. I had a fantastic time..
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our group leader led the group extremely well.. He was extremely consultative and only pressed a specific point or course of action when it was supported by reasoned logic. Extremely non-confrontational he led almost as a friend rather than a leader which I think is great credit to his skills.
Advice for Potential Travellers
If you go in December / winter time be prepared for the cold. The hut communal areas only get warm once they light the stoves which may not be when you want it !. The rooms obviously have no heating and are extremely cold. The best tip is to make sure you have one or two aluminium sigg type drinks bottles which you can fill with hot water before you go to bed and use as hot water bottles. It helps enormously. You need a good quality sleeping bag (per the notes) and thermals..
Suggestions
OUr trip returned to the UK on the 30th December however I had arranged my own flights and returned on the evening of the 1st Jan. In essence I was able to enjoy New Year in Kathmandu. I can thoroughly reccomend it... It cost me £22 in the 'Yak and Yeti' for an evening of complimentary food and drink which extended into the early hours. Great music and disco, I would suggest not to be missed !