Reply #80: As a tourist trekker [View All]

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Trekked 16 days from Jiri to just past Tengboche, somewhat near Everest (35 km?) (in 2000).


Achilles tendon gave out (not total tear). Had to walk 3 days back to airport in Lukla. http://www.disarray.co.uk/holiday/nepal/slides/nepal07.html]

Beautiful Country, Beautiful People. Went through a village controlled by Maoists. No problem, but my guide transformed me from American to Canadian.

Situation is worse now, but no tourists have been harmed, it appears.

I'd go back if not for my Achilles, my knees, and cash.

Very cheap to trek there. Getting over there is the expensive part.
I'd advise doing it!