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Kathmandu, Nepal

Safety

  • Don’t go anywhere alone, especially at night.
  • Be aware of pickpockets when you are at the market or highly populated areas 

Safety in Kathmandu, Nepal
What do other Racers need to know in order to be safe? Current safety protocols/precautions in place? Any relevant issues/concerns? Any precautionary suggestions?

People’s Opinions

  1. Pickpocketing is no joke. My phone was taken from my pocket on a bus by the guy sitting next to me. Luckily I realized my phone was missing as soon as I got off, and our ministry host’s sons chased down the guy and got it back. A lesson for sure.
  2. Thamel district is pretty crowded so just be mindful of pickpocketers. Also, some people will try to entice you to buy things in their shop which can get a little annoying. We had a 10 pm curfew. At night I did feel safer being with a larger group just because there are bars and nightclubs that can attract some touchy local men. Otherwise, it’s not any different from what you’d experience being out in a busy city in America at night. The Nepali people have been some of the kindest I’ve ever met! Just be smart and aware. Some of the store owners have great stories and speak English well. It’s a good time to share Jesus.
  3. We had our debrief in Thamel (tourist district) over new years. If you are spending new years here be very mindful and careful, go out in big group with some guys. We had lots of trouble with the local men being very touchy in big crowds. Have fun but please go out in big groups.
  4. We felt safe in Kathmandu (both in Thamel and Goushala regions). I would recommend having at least 2 people out at night. No major safety issues. Watch for pickpockets.
  5. We stayed in the residential area of Kathmandu for a portion of our ministry and it was reasonably safe. We had to walk between the flat we stayed at and the house we ate breakfast and dinner at, and our hosts would always walk with us, but it really is a reasonably safe place. I wouldn’t recommend just skiddly-boppin down to the corner store by yourself, but you don’t need to be too super worried about anything.
  6. We stayed in Thamel (touristy, backpacker area of Kathmandu) for debrief. We loved it and felt pretty safe there. I would caution that anyone who approaches you and says they are practicing their English in their time off from school is probably up to no good. One guy continually tried to get a small group of girls to come back to his art studio with him. We didn’t go, and thankfully, because a few of our guys went with him and said the studio was pretty sketchy. Aside from that, just use common sense in touristy areas.We stayed in the Lailtpur area of Kathmandu for the rest of the month and felt safe walking alone at any time. The people are friendly, and will help you if you get lost. The streets are pretty chaotic, especially the motorcycle drivers. Just use caution when crossing.
  7. I’ve been to Kathmandu a couple times, and I’ve never felt unsafe, even at night. If you really want to feel safe, my suggestion is to talk to the people. Strike up a random conversation and try to act like you’re really invested and engaged in what is being said, because what’s the point of experiencing a foreign place if you don’t put in the effort to get to know the people who make it so incredibly unique? The Nepalese are some of the nicest people I’ve ever met and they are more than willing to help you navigate Kathmandu’s chaotic streets. It’s also important to use common sense and to keep your belongings close to you at all times. Walk with confidence, be friendly, and open-minded. And always remember, that no matter where you are in the world, people are worth getting to know!
  8. Very safe to walk alone, even after dark I always felt safe, although would recommend going with one other friend. The traffic is crazy, no surprise, so be careful when near or crossing the street.
  9. Perfectly safe to walk alone, just make sure to look both ways before you cross the street a few times because street traffic can be killer sometimes. No need to worry about your bags or stealing when alone. Would not recommend going alone after dark but totally doable.
  10. We had all squad month with Agape Ministries in and around Kathmandu for the first part of the month. We all stayed together in one house and there was a gate outside and locks on the front door. We felt very safe walking around the area, there were lots of Westerners around as well so it was easy to ask for directions.
  11. We had all squad month with Agape Ministries in Kathmandu. We felt safe and didn’t have any problems with the locals.
  12. We had squad month in Kathmandu with Agape Ministries. There were a couple of other organizations staying in the same building as us, but we never had any issues. The gate out front stays locked at night and there is usually some one there, and if anything Brian or Dillip are a phone call away. The only time some people felt un-safe was during a few of the aftershocks (earthquakes) from the two larger earthquakes we went through.
  13. We have had such an amazing time here in the city of Kathmandu… So many awesome people. The culture is phenomenal! If you have not gone out for a day in the market you must go.I went out with three of the girls from my team for a market day. When there we met a man who tagged along with us. He said that he didn’t want any money he just wanted to learn English.We toured the market/city with him. He was very informative as to what was going on around us and he had a way with bargaining with the locals. We had such an amazing time. He even bought us oranges (probably the best oranges I have ever eaten). He told us to never give people money, but rather, give them food. He said “Good karma if you chase away hunger”. At the end of several hours we were making our way back to the hotel and he asked if we could by food for his family. I said yes and went into a store with him to get rice. It was gonna cost the equivalent of $50. I told him that I didn’t have that much… so he put several things back and brought the bill down to $20.I was happy to give… but I will never know if that was a scam or not. So as a rule of thumb don’t expect anything to be free. Just beware of what is happening and always make sure that you can track your way back out of the maze of streets.Lastly have fun… You’re in Nepal! This is awesome. Dive in and be present this month, cause it will fly by. God bless…
  14. We stayed with Agape ministries in Kathmandu for the month and felt super safe everywhere we went. The flat we stayed in had a huge gate that was locked at night time and unlocked at 7am the next morning. There are double locks on the front door and also locks on the separate apartment style flats.
  15. We stayed in Thamel at the Hotel Himalaya Yoga. We felt safe with the buddy system and the hotel was set back in an alley away from the street so it was quite nice. Just be mindful of where you are as it is easy to get lost and there are cars everywhere.
  16. We stayed in Thamel for UH and safety was not a concern. Buddy system is fine even at night and none of our girls felt unsafe. Be mindful of bags and wallets at all times and pay attention and you should be fine.

Ministry Summary

Ministry Summary in Kathmandu, Nepal
Breakthroughs? Suggestions? Concerns? On a scale of 1-4 (1 being not at all, 4 being absolutely) how strongly would you recommend another World Race team go to this ministry location & why?

People’s Opinions

  1. Our team worked with TAMI Asia, it was great month and Brian and Ruth are incredible hosts. Their sons are also great and you’ll be working mostly with them for ministry. Ministry consisted of going to the slums, tutoring and helping out with homework for the hosts kids, you will also work at the women’s center teaching English, sewing, making jewelry etc. We also did an English Mela (Basically a carnival) while there, where we set up games and different stations for the ladies to practice English and win games and prizes. We also did Shabbat on Fridays and went into the bars to do bar ministry to get women to leave the sex trafficking industry.
  2. Our team was with New Jerusalem this month. A great ministry, host, and all around great month. On a scale I would definitely put a 4! Our team felt very much apart of the family setting they wanted us to be apart of and we loved their intentionality with us. You will meet Gresom (your main host), Papa (Gresom’s dad), Gresom’s sisters and brother. And in Gorkha you will get the chance to meet his amazing Mom as well!
  3. We worked with High Adventures Ministry in Kathmandu. Deepak and his family are amazing ministry hosts! He is well organized, thoughtful, prompt, and communicated well. We did different ministries each day, such as visiting an orphanage, an elderly home, feeding children in the slums, or Intercessory prayers/prayer walks. We also spent 5 days in Chitwan where we got to encourage believers and preach at churches. Finally, we spent the last 4 days of ministry trekking! This was amazing!! Honestly, words can’t describe it. We evangelized to a remote village and witnessed salvation. We also were able to raise money to buy bibles for new believers. Time went by quickly. So be intentional! Take in every minute and don’t take a moment for granted. There are many tourists seeking for something other than themselves. We can point them to the one that has the answers, Jesus!
  4. We worked with High Adventure Ministries based in Kathmandu. We participated in some local ministries around town including working with the elderly, women coming out of sex trafficking, children in slums, a leper colony, etc. We also traveled to a remote village in Chitwan National Park. This included a lot of hiking, sharing the Gospel, and visiting believers to encourage them. Then we trekked around Pokhara for 3 days, sharing the Gospel, visiting untouchables, and encouraging believers. It was incredible. It’s not easy physically, but it is beyond rewarding! Deepak is also highly organized, very kind, and thorough with his experience. He also likes to have a fun time!
  5. We worked with High Adevnture Ministries all month with Deepak and his crew. Ministry was awesome. The first week and a half we would go around in the city and do prayer walks of visit the slums and orphanages. The minstry changed each day. It was normally in the morning or in the afternoon. Occasionally we would go out after lunch again and two more. Thenfor week two we left for Chitwan, basically through the jungle to a small super remote village. We evangilised to people who had never heard the name of jesus and helped encourage the church that was already there. The last week we went trekking to ministry to a home stay. We lived in their houses for one night and talked with them around the dinner table. This is always the world race teams favorite. Overall, the ministry was awesome and we did so many cool things.
  6. We worked with New Jerusalem Church with our host Gresom Grace and his family. All I have to say is if you have this ministry, love them. My team got so very close to this family, and they truly are that. They have such a heart for the Lord, and papa (the pastor) is a man of nothing but love. They have overcome hardships all in the name of the Lord, and they continue to do so as they fight to bring kingdom to Nepal. All I ask is that you love them and come along side them in their ministry with the same passion that they have for the people.
  7. We spent all squad month with TAMI ministries (Agape) with Brian. The ministry was very spirit led, so be willing to let go of having a set plan for each day. Ministry for us looked very different from one day to the next, but God always showed up! We had time off on the weekends to go on adventures, and Brian made time for us each morning to spend quiet time with Jesus. I would absolutely recommend other squads coming here, but keep in mind that there is very little “structure” to what you do each day. Overall, I’d rate it a 3.5.
  8. Agape ministries is an amazing ministry. Truly focused on what Jesus is telling them. Be ready to go with the flow and be up for anything. We had all squad month so Brian was very considerate about allowing us to have time on the weekends to do the adventures we wanted to do.
  9. Ministry was great here, the hosts were awesome and it was definitely a stretching time. They focus very heavily on time with the Lord and we had at least an hour everyday set aside for individual worship, bible reading, and listening to the Lord.Agape is very open ended, and can (will) change day to day. We prayed over temples and communities, we did women at risk ministry, soccer with slum children, and spent a week in the Jungle villages encouraging local believers. Not one day was the same as the previous, and everything is up for change at a moments notice. I learned a lot to rely on the Lord and not to have expectations. Great ministry, I would rate overall a 3
  10. Agape Ministries WILL challenge you if you were like me coming onto the Race. Their definition of ministry (especially for our all squad month) looks much differently than what we view it to look like in America. Be prepared for lots of “Amad time” with the Lord, intense worship, deep conversations with Brian, and being told what ministry was for that day last minute. The organization is very Spirit led and it can take some getting used to but do NOT let that deter you from digging deep, letting your roots down, and seeing the God in every second. I would rate the overall time as a 3 but our time in Kathmandu as a 2. We were able to go trekking in the mountains for 9 days in the Pokara area and it was beautiful, life giving, and new. Again, your definition of ministry is bound to be changed so go into your month with this ministry largely open-minded.
  11. I would rate Agape Ministries at a 3. We did something different every day and sometimes we had to remind ourselves that ministry here looks radically different than what we had experienced thus far. Some days we would go out and just pray over the city, a lot of days were nothing but ATL, and then at one point we found out our squad would be spit in two (it was all squad month) and we got sent out hours away for 8 days. The only concern I had was with a friend of Brian’s who hosted our bible study in the park one day, he didn’t seem to have the same view points as I would expect to hear for a ministry day but we learned to be flexible and were pushed to look to scripture to find our answers as a squad afterwards.
  12. On a scale of 1-4 I would rate Agape Ministries at a 3. We got to partner with Agape and help serve in a wide variety of ministries. Each day looked different for ministry. Some of the ministries we helped out in where: Women at risk ministry, soccer ministry, slum ministry, bar ministry, and village outreach.
  13. On a scale 1-4 I would rate this ministry location a 3. Our host Brian was awesome and he did all he could to make us comfortable. The ministry was pretty sporadic and plans were changed more than what is usual on the race. The only thing I would say is if you are told by Brian this is the ministry you are going to do and when you get to that ministry they tell you something different call Brian right away. My team missed out on a great and fun opportunity because we were trying to be respectful and not question the pastor we were with but for future racers going to AGAPE ministry make sure you stay in contact with Brian if any plans deviate from what he tells you they should be.All in all you will have a blast here there is great food and there is plenty of stuff to do on off days, but you will get tired of Nepali music.
  14. On a scale of 1-4, the location and ministry (AGAPE) are a 4.The host are great and they will take every one in as family and invite you to come back anytime you want. These people seem to work around the clock and pour into their community.
  15. Agape Ministries: Brian and Reshma WilliamsRank: 4An absolutely wonderful family and ministry. We were taken in a treated as part of their team and even like family. They have a wonderful vision for what they are doing and want to do in Kathmandu, Nepal.

Lodging

Hotel Friends Home:

Happily Ever After Hotel:

  • Thamel Road, Thamel Katmandu
  • Clean rooms, western toliets, warm showers
  • Ask for Ghan when making a reservation
  • $18 USD per night for 7 people

Hotel Himalaya Yoga:

  • Thamel, Katmandu- Phone: +977-1-4700852
  • Website: www.hotelhimalayayoga.com
  • $5 per person per night
  • Wi-Fi, free mineral water, nice rooms

Hotel Silver Home in Thamel:

  • Phone:+977-1-4262986 or 4249735
  • $3.50 per night per person
  • Located close to many restaurants
  • Reliable Wi-Fi

Tibet Guesthouse in Thamel:

  • Wi-Fi
  • Room Service
  • Hot showers
  • Laundry service for $15

Little Nepal Inn

 

Student Guest House in Thamel, Katmandu

Lodging in Kathmandu, Nepal
Where did you stay? What were the accommodations (sleeping arrangements, toilets, showers, etc.)? Cost (per person per night in USD), Contact info.

People’s Opinions

  1. At New Jerusalem ministry, we stayed in a house in 2 bedrooms in the bottom floor. They were off of the “church” room, where we also ate breakfast, lunch and dinner in. They provided us with pillows and a foam pad to sleep on. We needed to have our sleeping bags on at all times because of the cold weather in February. Taking showers with cold water, but we did have a heating rod that we could hit our water with! We had a nice western toilet, or squatty potty option.
  2. We stayed at Deepak’s base in Goushala region, which was his house on the second floor and all 15 of us staying on the first floor with one bathroom. We did shower rotations that Deepak set up per day. I believe it was $5 per night with him.Outside of that we stayed in Thamel in the Hotel Himalaya Yoga. Details are listed above.
  3. We stayed in a hostile called Alobar for debrief and LDW, it has wifi but when a lot of people are on it, it gets really slow. There are warm showers and beds with mattresses with blankets and a pillow. There are a lot of shops around Thamel and lots of wifi spots. For ministry we stayed with Deepak, which is a 2 story house but we stayed on the bottom floor. Room for the girls and room for the guys, 2 beds for each. When we went hiking we stayed in a trekking lodge and a hostile along with a hotel.
  4. We had all squad month with TAMI (agape) and stayed in a 4 story home. There was room for 51 of us, with bathrooms on each floor. Water is limited, so showers are short and you can’t flush the toilet very often. Many people had beds/mattresses, but a handful of us used our sleeping pads all month. There is space on the roof for group meetings, but it got hot during the afternoon. There is laundry services next door for fairly cheap. I would recommend having your laundry done because it rains often in Kathmandu and laundry drying on the roof often took a few days to dry because of the continual rain. Very close to coffee shops and restaurants.
  5. Trekkers home is where we stayed in Thamel for debrief and it was so great.
    In Kathmandu, we stayed at a four story building with rooms on every floor. Each floor was a different set up depending on the size. Beds in some rooms, mats or pads in others. We had kitchens, a roof to do laundry, and hot showers (sometimes).It was within walking distance from every coffee shop or restaurant that we needed and always felt totally safe.
  6. Trekker’s Home was amazing for debrief in Thamel, Nepal.“The Ranch” as I referred to the 4 story building we were given access to in Kathmandu was a great space for us to stay with Agape. Each floor was a different dynamic/set-up. You are given access to kitchens, showers with propane tanks to heat up the water (if available,) a roof to do laundry and hang it safely, and beds/mats depending on the floor. BEWARE of clogging the squatty on days that water is sparse.
  7. It was all squad month for us and we were working with Agape Ministries, who put us up in a four-story home that easy slept all 55 people. There were multiple bathrooms (with a mix of western toilets and squatty’s) and showers available (even hot water on some days). Cost was 4USD per person, per night (plus water fees).
  8. Lodging was good in Kathmandu. We stayed at our host’s lodging site for Agape Ministries. It was all squad month so the place housed over 55 people and had beds, floor space for sleeping pads, three kitchens, and showers. We enjoyed our lodging this month.
  9. Our squad made reservations for our couches at Royal Penguin during our Debrief in Thamel. Their are lots of cheaper hotels within walking distance for the WR race teams to stay in (8-10USD per person/night). Our coaches were so impressed with their stay at Royal Penguin! They said they had hot showers every day, their space was quiet, and the room was well cared for. The hotel has a spa and restaurant connected to it. Each bed has a stuffed animal tiger for guests to take with them. The rooms are modern and hotel staff friendly and helpful. The cost for one king sized bed was 70 USD per night, which was still under budget for our debrief. We definitely recommend Royal Penguin for future coaches lodging!
  10. Our team had UH for the month in Nepal. We stayed at Happily Ever After Hostel the first night we arrived and ended up leaving right away. The internet connection was very slow, the showers were cold, some rooms did not have locks on them, and the toilets did not work.We moved to Hotel Himalaya Yoga and LOVED it! The showers were hot pretty much at all hours during the day (not late at night though), the internet works really well when you sit in the courtyard, the staff was really friendly, and they let World Racers refill their water bottles for free with filtered water in the office. We paid $5 per person per night. (Note: some rooms have bathrooms connected and some use communal bathrooms… they cost the same amount so ask if you can have rooms with attached bathrooms!)

Food / Meals

Places Restaurant& Bar:

  • Great Wi-Fi
  • Good food, beverage, and snack options for cheap
  • Floor seating
  • Facebook: Places Katmandu

Higher Ground:

  • Great breakfast
  • Decent Wi-fi- electricity goes on and off, Wi-fi is better in the mornings

Top of the World Coffee Shop:

  • Great Wi-Fi
  • Best Coffee in town
  • American food
  • Himalayan Java
  • Fire and Ice Pizza
  • OR2K
  • Friends-great steak &eggs
  • Jesse James- Mexican
  • New Orleans Café
  • Falafel Stand
  • Lazy Gringo- authentic Mexican food 

Food / Meals in Kathmandu, Nepal
What did you eat? Where did you get the food? Cost (per person per day in USD)? Contact info (if applicable).

People’s Opinions

  1. We lived in the Bagdol area and were working with Brian this month. Our house was a 5 minute walk from the best (underrated) Momo restaurant. It is called the Momo palace. Their cilantro dipping sauce is what sets it over the top. It is the best of both worlds: cheap & delicious. The owner (a cute Asian woman) is even a Christian! She has bible verses hanging on the walls of the place. The restaurant is chill, quaint, and homey: you can take off your shoes and sit on cushions on the ground. The workers even let my teammate go back in the kitchen one day to learn how to make momos.
  2. New Jerusalem provided us with nice warm meals. Sometimes breakfast looked like a brunch (hard boiled eggs, a cereal type of thing, and a cauliflower curry), sometimes we had lunch at the house, but most times we had “snacks” out in ministry (from bread to full on meals… haha), and then dinner consisted of rice, a curry, dal, another curry,etc. The sisters prepared the meals, and their cousin brother as well.
  3. Deepak fed us while staying with him. It was amazing food!While in Thamel we ate at many different places – most of them are not in budget but there’s a lot of variety and it’s pretty good.
  4. I loved the food in Nepal. Our ministry host, Deepak, made great food like homemade pita and soup that was incredible. As for eating out we went to OR2K, Roadhouse, and the Falafel place in Thamel a lot. Thamel can be expensive while on a budget but it has the best food.
  5. It was difficult to stay within the $4 budget because we ended up eating out most of our meals. It was all squad month, so our kitchens were usually very busy. There are a few grocery places nearby but with limited access to kitchens, it was more feasible to just buy each meal. We loved all of the coffee shops nearby: Top of the World, Busy Bean, Kairos, Soma, Red Mud, La Pana, Old School, and Evoke. Many of them also offer full menus of lots of food options. Our favorite place (under budget!) was called Fast Food Cafe and was adjacent to Busy Bean.
  6. When working with Agape, it was tough but could be doable to stay within the $4 food budget. We had to pack our lunch every day, so we bought simply groceries like cereal, crackers, and peanut butter. Then there are cheap options for dinner. Our squad favorite was a tiny hole-in-the-wall diagonal across the intersection from Busy Bean. It was called Fast Food Cafe; it was good and very cheap. He will also pack up lunches for you to take with you.
  7. There are a ton of places to eat in Kathmandu, but not many of them will be within your budget. There are crazy services charges on everything, and not many cheap ‘hole in the wall places”. If you can find the small places, I definitely recommend. But, even with the higher prices, I loved the places around. Busy Bean was a squad favourite, its a coffee shop but had all kinds of food. Evoke was my personal favourite, good food, live music, and the owner was great! Invest in that relationship. Other places included Red Mug, La Pana, Lazy Gringo, Southern Comfort, Kairos, and Saras Cafe,
  8. Sadly, it is hard to eat on budget in Kathmandu with the amount of good food there is and limited access to “cheap stuff.” We found a place we called “Ukulele” that is around the corner from Busy Bean that was a hole in the wall place but gave you the ability to walk out of the restaurant having tea, and some form of delicious, filling noodles with under a $1.20 bill. Make sure to get a good meal from Evoke once or twice and stop by for music at the live music place directly next to Busy Bean. There’s many chances to get a hearty, healthy salad which I know I was always craving but don’t be too hard on yourself with staying in the budget this month-it isn’t too likely.
  9. Service charges and taxes will get you in Nepal! We had a budget of 4USD per person, per day and our team decided to split that up with only $1.50 for breakfast/lunch and $2.50 for dinner and we would grocery shop for all of our breakfast and lunch food as a team. This way we had enough money to cover our meals at dinner, keep in mind any Western food will be over budget without question. There are some great local food places that are affordable, we ate at a small noodle restaurant on Restaurant Row (before you hit Red Mud or Southern Comfort) at least 3 nights a week and you can get a great meal for around $2 (I personally recommend the chow mien combo meals). If you are craving Western food though Lazy Gringo was incredible Mexican food! There are also tons of great coffee shops where you can get a drink and wifi: Busy Bean (best wifi), Kairos, Evoke, Red Mud and Top of the World.
  10. We prepared our own breakfast and lunch and then went out for dinner each night. We had a kitchen which was super helpful for making breakfast and an occasional dinner. There are service charges in Kathmandu (10% additional the bill) that really killed our budget this month for food. We used quite a bit of personal money for meals because our budget was $4/day for meals and that wasn’t enough for even the cheapest items on most menus at restaurants. Some great places to eat are: Busy Bean, Kairos (IT”S A MUST…GREAT PLACE!), Evoke, Southern Comfort, and the various hole in the wall Nepali food places.
  11. A few more to add on top of the ones already mentioned:Thamel:– Cafe de Genre; great American-style hole in the wall coffee and burger place with good wifi!– Oliva Cafe: some of the best lattes I’ve hadNear Agape Ministries (not sure of the town ??):– Karios Cafe: owned by Believers, great coffee and to-die-for cinnamon roll pancakes with fried bananas!!!!– Southern Comfort: good food if you’re homesick but is super pricey (for a WR budget 🙂 )– keep on the lookout for street vendors! we found one on our way from the guest house to Agape Ministries that sells really cheap Momo and spring rolls (under 100rupees).
  12. OR2K IS AMAMZING!!! IN THAMEL NEXT TO CHICKEN N’ FALAFEL! The goat cheese salad is amazing and only $3.50
  13. The food in Nepal is really good. It is not always easy to stay under the $5 budget though. So you most likely will need to add some personal money mainly because most restaurants charge a 10% service change on each item and 13% tax on top of that. So a meal that cost between 400-500 RS ends up being between 600-800 RS depending on the restaurant. So it is very to go over but if you search it is doable to stay in budget some days. The food is wonderful and the coffee is amazing too. Most places have free wifi if you need it. The only thing to be careful with is the water. The tap water is not safe so don’t drink it! Always ask in restaurants for bottled water or get something else to drink. Often they will bring free water but you should ask if it is filtered or not. We had a lot of people get sick. Just be smart with the water situation if it seems questionable don’t drink it. The places you will stay at have filtered water so make sure to just fill up you water bottle before you leave.Great places to eat: $(100-200RS per meal)-$$$(500+RS)Fire and Ice pizza – amazing pizza!!! $$Jesse James – Mexican – has great food and burgers $$$OR2K – vegetarian place cool atmosphere. $$Himalayan Java – great coffee $$Busy Bean – good cheaper coffee and food $Yauwalakel Fast Food Cafe – cheap prices for good food. $ I got chowmein, momos, and a coke 240RS. The place is small and looks sketch but I eat there all month and didn’t get sick once.Southern Comfort – owned by an American prices are higher $$$RedMug – this place has really slow service but dependable wifi and good coffee the food is okay but prices are higher. $$$If you are in Thamel you need to go to Chicken and Felafel it is amazing especially the chicken wrap. It is not even a 5 min walk outside of the Himalaya Yoga Hotel. Go out from the ally and go straight the first street/ally that turns left, which goes to himalaya java, its on the corner. $$
  14. We were on our own for food for the month. Kathmandu is a major tourist hub so they have food from EVERYWHERE. Even if you are a picky eater, you will be fine:)
  15. Praise Jesus because you do not have to go the month of Nepal without Mexican food!!!The Lazy Gringo !!! right across the street from where you’d hop on a van/bus to Thamel – you will go outside of the food budget but I personally think its worth the treat a few times/three days in a row 😀 Im a lover of mexican food and i sorta went all out and paid 1,000 RS for my meals every time I went … it comes at a cost.
  16. –Busy Bean: Great coffee! Awesome chicken cordon bleu! Free wifihttps://www.facebook.com/busybeancoffee/likes–Soma Cafe: Great coffee! Free wifihttps://www.facebook.com/cafesoma–Yauwalakel Fast Food Cafe: I love their chowmein, spring rolls & milk tea!(it’s right next to the temple that is right across from Big Mart in Jawalakel, Kathmandu, Nepal)– It’s really cheap! You can have chicken chowmein, milk tea, and bottled water for less than 300 rupees!–Southern Comfort: Delicious pumpkin pie, bbq, hamburgers, & BLT’s…Free wifihttps://www.facebook.com/southerncomfort.np–Mitho Thakali: Great pizza, chowmein, hot & sour soup, masala milk tea, Free wifiJhamsikhel, Lalitpur, Nepal (Tel: 5550305; Cell: 9801092524)
  17. Hannah’s Cafe: https://www.facebook.com/hannahscafenepal
    Tibetan Restaurant (best fried Mo Mo’s in town!): Near “Lokta Paper Craft” www.nepalpaper.com
  18. Lazy Gringo: Kathmanduhttps://www.facebook.com/LazyGringoCha Cha Cafe: Kathmanduhttp://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g293890-d2304435-Reviews-Cha_Cha_Cafe-Kathmandu_Kathmandu_Valley_Bagmati_Zone_Central_Region.htmlLa Pana Coffee and Bakery: Kathmandu (right across the street from Agape ministry housing) They are also Christians. Very affordable!!!
  19. Food is amazing in Kathmandu. You will most likely stay in Thamel which is the tourist area and it is loaded with American restaurants. Some of the best meals from the race were here! Amazing pizza places and dessert!
  20. Namo Buddah, right next door to Himalayan Yoga Hotel! Really cheap, easy to stay under $5 budget if you try. Great food, breakfast, lunch and dinner. They open up at 9am and stay open until after 12. All the employees are super nice and friendly and enjoy talking to you. The owner is really nice and ALWAYS there. On Sunday’s they don’t open until 5pm because they are open every single day. It is not a Christian establishment but an awesome place with good food, and enjoyable company. I ate there at least once a day!

Transportation

  • Can walk to most places
  • If in Thamel lots of things in walking distance
  • Bus- 15 rupees for a ride into the city
  • Try not to use Taxis they will overcharge you
  • If staying at Hotel Himalaya Yoga- Chhabi, the manager, can help you in getting a bus  from the airport of 2 USD per person.

Transportation in Kathmandu, Nepal
What transportation did you use to enter the country? Where were you coming from? What transportation was used to move throughout the country? Be sure to include the cost per person in USD and contact info if applicable.

People’s Opinions

  1. The ministry host provided us with public transportation and sometimes private transportation. The cost was in the ministry price. But on our off days if we wanted to go to Thamel the taxi he provided us was around 500 rupees.
  2. We flew into Kathmandu from Myanmar. We rode lots of local transportation buses and tourist buses – Deepak set it all up for our travel throughout the country. We rode in taxis ourselves but asked prices from Deepak first. Bargaining was not always an option. Some of the drivers were really stuck on overcharging and so you’d just have to find someone else.
  3. With our host, Deepak, we used public transportation most of the time. Bus rides were crowded and somewhat chaotic, but it got the job done. Taxi rides are safe and accessible, just know what price is reasonable before flagging a taxi down. They are open to bartering so never pay more than you should.
  4. When working with TAMI, everything you could need was within walking distance. “Restaurant road” that holds everything listed in the food section above is only a few minutes away. We did have to take buses on several ministry days. The staff will direct you to the correct bus. Treasurers, keep extra rupees on you because we never had any warning about when we would need bus money. It was normally around 20-25 rupees per person each way.
  5. Most everything was in walking distance. If you want to get to Thamel for the day, taxis are readily available. Don’t pay more than 300-500 rupees for the trip.
  6. You can walk almost anywhere around the area in Kathmandu we stayed and it was a sweet little jaunt. We flew in via plane and taxis were reasonable priced. If you are going to Thamel, don’t pay more than 500 rupees for a ride otherwise they are jipping you.
  7. We came from India by plane and we got around by bus throughout the month. The buses we took to and from ministry sites cost around 15-20 rupees per person (on average). We had to take a private charter bus for half the squad to a place 16-20 hours away and that cost around 2,000 rupees per person. On off days we would usually take a taxi into Thamel for around 400 rupees (at night they will increase the amount though).
  8. We came to Nepal from India and flew between countries. Once we got to Kathmandu, we used vans to get us to debrief in Thamel and then used the same vans to get us to ministry. We then used public transportation to get to different parts of Kathmandu for ministry. To get to the village mountain ministry we used a charter bus for half the squad (26 people). The cost of all of transportation was within our transportation budget for the month. I do not have specific USD numbers though.
  9. You absolutely have to try the public transportation if you want to jump at the opportunity to learn more about a culture so different from your own. I would definitely not advise trying it without a translator or guide for the first few times you ride the bus. The buses have a driver and a “hustler” or “crier” who hangs out the door shouting the destinations they’re driving to and jump off to try to get people onto the bus. There aren’t really any set bus stops or any type of schedule, you just need to know what your stop is called (and make sure to know how to pronounce it correctly), ask the crier if the bus goes there, get on if he nods, and he will tell you when to get off. They love to cram as many people on the bus as they can, and then cram on more. It’s fun if you have a good attitude and treat it as an adventure and leave your entitlement to space at home. Be prepared to sit on laps and get sat on by anyone and everyone. Generally it doesn’t matter how long you’re on the bus, it will cost between 15-25 rupees, and it will always be more for you than a local because white skin equals money here.If you want to take a taxi, be sure to bargain with them. They will try to overprice you, but be persistent in arguing them down. One time we caught a taxi and the taxi driver joked around with us until we were crying we were laughing so hard and then he started singing and wanted us to join him. It’s one of my favorite memories here.Buses and taxis are great places to start talking to people about Jesus! Just say hi to the person sitting next to you or the taxi driver and strike up a conversation. We’ve had some of the best evangelizing due to transportation.
  10. Where ever you are in Nepal, you need to experience the public transportation! The micro buses are the way to go, be prepared to be a little squashed though. Rides are anywhere from 15 to 20 rupees. You can easily take it from Jawalakhel to Thamel and back. Personal taxis should only be used as a last resort because they are so much more expensive.
  11. We stayed in Godawari and we used micro vans for transport a lot as they were cheaper than a personal taxi. We had to take a micro van to the town of Langenkhel (central transportation hub) and it cost anywhere from 20-30rs. Then we could take another micro van to Jalwalakhel (where Higher ground & Psalms Fields are) and that would cost 10-15rs. If you are outside Kathmandu and want to get to Thamel. Take a micro van into Langenkhel and then hop in a taxi to get to Thamel, it was by far the easiest way to get there. Just Ask to go to Himalayan java in Thamel and you will be dropped off right on the main street of thamel!
  12. Taxis to Jawalakel, where Higher Grounds, Lazy Gringo, and a lot of the missionary community is should cost around 300 NRP to get there.

Medical

Medical in Kathmandu, Nepal
Information on local hospitals / doctors / pharmacies. Where would someone go in a medical emergency? (addresses and contact info).

People’s Opinions

  1. We used OM Hospital and Research Centre for any medical needs. Deepak took us. We used the associated pharmacy with the hospital. We were seen quickly and it was a very thorough treatment.
  2. We were paired with our sister team this month so we passed around a lot of bugs but there are pharmacies around every corner where we got medication for super cheap and were feeling better within the next few days. The pollution is pretty awful so I would recommend biting the bullet and just buying a face mask right when you get there (they’re everywhere and seemed to help some people avoid coughing the entire month).
  3. We unfortunately spent a lot of time in hospitals, as it was all squad month and we passed around a few bugs. We went to Norvic hospital and had a lot of trouble with insurance. A few of us ended up going to CIWEC (British hospital) and had a much more positive experience there. If you end up needing to go to the hospital, I would recommend CIWEC. It was clean, quiet, and had a cute cafe just down the street for SQLs and friends.
  4. CIWEC Hospital is phenomenal. I went there when I had traveler’s diarrhea and a bacterial infection and there were kind, clean, and worked with you about insurance. There are “emergency hours” after 9pm and before 7am that you will get an extra $90 charge added to your bill if you admit during that time. But at this current moment the WR insurance policy is $100 so you might as well. I would caution about insurance and the means of paying, a lot of squamates got roped up in trying to have it paid from overseas while I just sent my bill and insurance claim home via a package and in the mail and it worked much easier.To AVOID the hospital be drinking water that is clean and lots of it, being wary about street children and the E coli they could have on their hands/other bacteria, and eat what your body wants. Don’t overexert yourself and buy a face mask to spare your lungs the trouble.
  5. We had a lot of squad-mates end up going to CIWEC Hospital, most had some sort of tie to dehydration so make sure to drink LOTS of water to compensate for the elevation! We would take a taxi from our house to the hospital for around 400 rupees (higher if you go after dark) and it would take around 15-20 minutes to get there. The facilities were very clean and the medical staff were friendly and helpful. The biggest issue our squad-mates encountered was with the hospital communicating to the insurance company. Make sure to contact insurance ASAP when you are heading to the hospital, they are very picky about this! You will not get your passport back from the hospital unless guarantee of payment goes through, and it took a few girls over a week to go through this process.
  6. For medial attention and hospitalization our squad went to CIWEC Hospital. Everyone who went (total of 6 people I think) had a great experience with the medical staff and hospital.
  7. I hurt my knee on the Himalayan mountains. I ended up having to go to the hosptial and I went to CIWEC Hosptial. It was more expensive because I went on a weekend but I saw a UK doctor and their facility was VERY CLEAN. It was worth the 95$ spent. It was 5 minutes from Acme guest house (hotel) It only cost 250 rup. for the taxi back.
  8. Alka Clinic is an option but its not very clean. And its very close to Jawalekel.Norvic International Hospital is much cleaner and a bit more expensive. Its around $26 to see a doctor. Very clean and sterile. Professional. Its’s 15 min away and I went there via cab by paying 200 rubies to and from the hospital. The cab drivers wouldn’t go cheaper.
  9. Ciwec Clinic (travel medicine center)Tel: 977 1 4424111Across the street from the British Embassy, American style doctor’s office (some are American doctors). It is more expensive than the Nepalese Hospital but MUCH cleaner and worth the extra money.

Communication

NCell :

  •  most prominent cell service provider there and has the best coverage
  • Can purchase SIM cards at most stores- need a passport for every card purchased as well as a copy of your passport photo that they will keep.
  • Himalayan Java, OR2K, Friends, Higher Ground, and Top of the World all have Wi-Fi
  • Don’t use Nepal Telecom (Nemaste) for you cell service – took multiple times for calls and texts to go through  

Communication in Kathmandu, Nepal
Did you have cell reception / Internet service? Where? Carrier / Provider, where did you get phones / SIM cards, cost? Country code?

People’s Opinions

  1. In Thamel, pretty much every coffee shop has wifi. Himalayan java and OR2K was pretty popular for my squad. If you are living with Deepak, there is a wifi cafe just down the street that has good wifi!
  2. Almost every coffee shop has wifi, but with lots of people using it, you will most likely get kicked off every 20 minutes. Going earlier in the morning or finding a place that isn’t as populated is always a good idea.
  3. Nepal was so odd in the fact that most coffee shoppes only took the first 10-15 on their wifi and then booted off everyone else. Know that if you get there ahead of time and log on, or ask the baristas to reset the router you’ll have no problem logging on.
  4. Wifi is easy to find during normal business hours (8:00am-8:00pm) at most cafes or coffee shops! We did have wifi in the house we stayed out but only our TLPPs had access to it to ensure it didn’t crash. The SQLs, TLs, and TRs all had local SIM cards from NCell and you can pick up a little card with extra minutes at shops on pretty much every corner here.
  5. Wifi is super easy to find in Kathmandu! Most restaurants and cafes have wifi and they are within walking distance. TL’s had a local sim for communication with the squad and squad leaders.
  6. If you are with brian and ruth williams staying in their four story guest house then you will have wifi the whole month. You get the best reception from the third floor up !
  7. Right away when we landed in Kathmandu airport, there was a small NCELL store were we all purchased 5 minutes of call time and they gave us like 60 free texts, which we great! Also if you run out of local minutes you can literally look in any small village and someone there will be selling sim cards for only like 100rs for 30 minutes.

Financial

Financial in Kathmandu, Nepal
Location of banks or ATMs, notes about transaction fees, best places to exchange money, and other money related advice.

People’s Opinions

  1. We used ATMs in Thamel. Transaction fees are normally about $5. Watch out for ATMs that eat cards. There are so many places to exchange money – we just picked one.
  2. If you are staying with Depakk there aren’t any ATMs close (the closest that worked was a 20 min walk) so my team just went into Thamel on off days (taxis are 200 rupeeish normally) and getting out a weeks worth or so.
  3. There were 4 ATMs within walking distance of where we stayed with Agape ministries. Passed restaurant row and after the pizza place on your left. They charged a service fee of $5USD per transaction, but if you have Charles Schwab (recommended) it will be refunded.
  4. 2 strips of ATMs, past restaurant row after “Roadhouse Pizza” and to the left of Busy Bean. Both had about 4 options for ATMs and there were $5 in transaction fees if you don’t have Charles Schwab.
  5. ATMs were not too hard to find, but some days they didn’t take our cards and some days they did. The best place to find an ATM in Jawalkhel is just past Kairos, you turn right on to Restaurant Row and go past a school on your right and you will see four ATMs on the left side of the street. The one that worked the most often was separate from the rest but also had the highest fee (750 rupees). Overall, ATMs are pretty easy to find!
  6. ATMs are pretty much everywhere so you shouldn’t have a problem pulling money out wherever you go. I exchanged money in the airport when we first landed, but was also able to pull money out in Thamel and then also where we stayed for ministry.
  7. If you’re staying with Brain and Reshma, I’d would recommend pulling money out in Thamel before going to their place. We got stuck without any squad money because ATMs that accepted international master cards were a little hard to find!
  8. ATMs where pretty much everywhere with a guard usually posted by them. However, they easily ran out of money often. They would also randomly not allow you to pull out cash. I tried 5 times on one ATM and finally on the 5th attempt it allowed me to pull 10000rs (which is the usual withdrawal limit per attempt). So be willing to try over and over again at the same atm. Be sure to pull out all personal money you budgeted for the month and you won’t have to worry about the ATMs randomly working!
  9. ATM’s are pretty much everywhere usually you will be charged 400RP to withdraw. If you know you will be going to the Thamel or any touristy areas then wait to exchange there, if not exchange at the Airport and ask for a better rate you might get it.

Translators

Translators in Kathmandu, Nepal
List any local translators – name and contact information, languages spoken

People’s Opinions

  1. If you are with New Jerusalem, Gresom your host will most likely be your main translator. But his sisters, brother, and even his Papa can translate as well! He has friends who will sometimes go with your team to ministry that also can translate!
  2. We lived with Deepak and his wife and two girls who lived with him and helped cook. Deepak translated for us and then our other guide/host Matti translated as well. We never had to hire anyone to translate. One of the girls came on two weeks of ministry this month and she could speak English pretty well and would help translate in small situations, like one on one with people.
  3. With Agape we were able to get to utilize Dilip. Dilip and Sunita came with us into the mountains in Pokara and were phenomenal. They made things easy, smooth, and I guaranteed each time one of us gave a sermon Dilip added his own parts to it to make it deeper or speak louder to Nepali crowds. Dilip is a dad to two and has a beautiful wife yet still ventured with us and was a trooper the entire time. He challenged us to see God in new ways, to step out in courageous prayer for our teammates, and was the BEST hike guide.Samoa, Brian’s second oldest son, is also a fantastic resource. Whether it is bar ministry, church going, or any other partnering up, GO WITH HIM. You will not regret it, this 17 year old is a fantastic vessel for Christ. He loves the Father and is fun to be around. PLEASE bless that boy and treat him to meals or invite him to be a part of your group.
  4. Agape Ministries always provided us with a translator as we needed one, usually someone from their own staff or one of their partners. If you ever get the chance to go out with Bipin, DO IT! He is incredible and ended up being our translator when we were sent into the jungle for 8 days.

Off Days / Fun Activities

White Water Rafting:

  • Cost around $30, lunch included
  • Took a public bus to get there

Fly around Mount Everest

  • for $150-$200 plus airport taxes which is about 20 rupees- will get a refund if you can’t see the mountain

Last Resort:

  • Bungee jumping and rope swing
  • Register in Thamel
  • Big tourist spot so locals can direct you to it

Off Days / Fun Activities in Kathmandu, Nepal
What activities did your team experience? Recommendations? List locations/contact info. Any locations to be avoided? Any extra safety tips for off days?

People’s Opinions

  1. Mohan’s is a dope tattoo shop. The team there was simple to work with, flexible, and accomodating. At 4000NR per hour, they meet the standard going rate for tattoo work in Kathmandu. This shop is by no means the best in town – a quick internet search for reviews yielded 4.3ish for Mohan’s and several other shops that are in the 4.8-4.9 range. What Mohan’s does have to offer though, is legacy. A lot of racers have gone to Mohan’s to get work done. Not sure why, but its a thing. Depending on which artist you get, they’ll probably be familiar with the organization.Sidenote – our host is a pastor in Kathmandu. He’s in his mid-20s, has long hair and tattoos and explained that in the Christian community here, because of the doctrinal focus rather than scriptural, men having long hair and anyone having tattoos is unbecoming of a Christian. Just a word to the wise, make sure you keep yourselves presentable when you’re doing ministry. That said, I got a tattoo at Mohan’s.
  2. Some of us spent a weekend in Nagarkot, a rural mountain village with amazing views of the Himalayas. The bus ride up into the mountains takes a couple hours. We stayed at the Hotel at the End of the Universe, which was rustic but nice.
  3. Check out SAVE HIMALAYA! They’re located on your way to Himalayan Java and kind of down a little alley so you might want to look it up prior to going.We had the chance to get an all squad outing together during our debrief and Chandra and Ujjwal at Save Himalaya were amazing help. We were able to get such a fun white water rafting trip together and they helped cut us a pretty good deal because of the size of our group. The cost ended up being about $20/person for a group of about 34. The cost included bus to the site and back, big buffet lunch and a 3 hour rafting trip!They’re also great for smaller trips that individual teams might want to take. I know one of our teams were able to do a couple days trekking trip for a really cheap price as well!Super friendly guys and great prices for a bunch of different adventures! Check them out!
  4. All throughout Nepal you can find various amounts of shops and places to eat. The place my squad i went to primarily for this was Thamel (suburb).-If you are looking for coffee and or wifi i would suggest The Himalayan Java-If you are looking for some food that is well priced (also has wifi) I would suggest OR2K (keep in mind that this place is vegetarian/ vegan but they make a mean pancake)-Looking for tattoos and piercings? I got a 2.5 hour tat for only 75$ at Mohan’s tattoo parlor. A few other ones that i recommend are “Mines” as well as “Ink’s Ink”. Make sure to tip your artists tooPlan on going to Pokhara!!*
    It is fairly cheap to go to Pokhara and stay at a nice hostel for a few days!    They have bungee jumping, para gliding and the lake they have is awesome.
    – It only cost 10$ for 6 people to rent a boat for an hour(the more people the cheaper) you have freedom to go anywhere in the lake, and even though i jumped into the lake for a few minutes, i would ask if it is okay to swim in!
  5. Some of us did the Mount Everest flight through Buddha air but a lot of us went to Pokhara as well. In Pokhara, you can go paragliding and go white water rafting. Pastor Bipin planned our activities. Brian will give you his contact information.
  6. Some of the squad and I went to Last Resort to bungy jump and canyon swing. It was about $130 USD for the bus ride, both jumps, and lunch. It was worth every cent and I would highly recommend it! Just the bus ride alone is gorgeous.
  7. A few people on our squad did the fly around Mount Everest and enjoyed that, and a few others went bungee jumping and canyon swinging with Last Resort. I highly recommend the bungee jumping and canyon swinging experience! We had a four hour bus ride into the mountains and came to a beautiful resort, we did the combo deal where you pay for two jumps and you can do either one of each or two of one type, you also get a buffet for lunch included in the price! It was $130 for the bus, two jumps, and lunch and it was worth every penny.
  8. Ladies! If you want to get your hair cut, get a pedicure, eyebrows threaded, a massage, etc. there is a christian spa/salon that does all of that!NEW CREATION. http://newcreationnepal.webs.com/It’s a great ministry and we want to bless them with lots of business. We were led to this place on faith day. The manager was discipled by Ruth, our ministry host. Good prices and a beautiful place, plus a way to bless our sisters in Christ! It’s not too far of a walk from the retreat center.
  9. If you want a hot shower/sauna for only $5 go to Zen spa. All their spa services are amazing and cheap! It is right around the corner from Himalayan Java and Chicken and Falafel, right across the street from Kathmandu guest house
  10. We’re doing an All Squad Month here and needed to escape the busy guest house for some peace and quiet. If you want a relaxing weekend with the most breathtaking view you’ll ever see of the Himalayas, take a trip to Nagarkot. They have a million little hotels up there with gorgeous views, tasty food, and kind people. We stayed at The Hotel at the End of the Universe and stayed in their penthouse, which has two twin beds and a bed as wide as it is long. It’s a beautiful, gigantic room with a balcony facing the Himalayas. It’s a little more expensive than the other rooms, but I promise it’s worth it. It’s such a homey place with a restaurant full of people from all over the world. If it’s some of the warmer months, they’ve got hammocks up outside and lots of other trees to set up your own hammock as well! It was so cute and just the perfect escape that we needed!
  11. Motorcycle riders. You can rent bikes from B.S. motorbike starting at 7USD a day and they are trustworthy. Nagarkot is a great day trip outside of Kathmandu. If you have a full weekend off and want a real adventure, make it to Dhunche and spend the night. Don’t bother trying to make it into Tibet, it’s near impossible. There are lots of dirt roads that go into remote villages if you continue on past Dhunche.
    Nagarkot motorcycle ride
  12. A great option to go do things like bungee jumping, canyon swinging and canyoning is booking with The Last Resort which is located in Thamel! We took a weekend and took a bus and went out to the Last Resort location and it was one of the funnest weekends I’ve had since the race started. I booked tandem canyon swinging and an overnight stay and it was the best $100 I’ve spent in a long time. The canyon swinging was so much fun and an amazing experience, and the lodging was perfect! They also provided us with four buffet style meals and it was delicious! And their staff was very friendly! Along with the experience of what the resort had to offer we also really enjoyed the scenery on the way there and back! Marveling over God’s creation was a great added bonus! 🙂
  13. Pokhara was beautiful!! The month our team was in Nepal it was all-squad month and our contact gave us the weekends off so we took this opportunity to go to Pokhara, which was about a 5-6 hour bus ride from Dhobigat, Lalitpur in Kathmandu. Pokhara is a trekking town and there are some great things to do there! Since you’ll be right in the Annapurna Mountain range you have to hike up to see the snow capped mountains they are amazing!! We didn’t have the time to trek to base camp or anything since we only had a weekend but we did hike to the top of Dhampus village and stayed in a hostel. From that location, the view is amazing. The lake is beautiful and its only like 100 rupees to take out a canoe with a small group! This was one of my favorite weekends off!!
  14. Bishwa Karmacharya is a Christian business owner. He is a church planter and he runs a trekking company that he uses as ministry. Contact him if you want to travel around Nepal.Shepard Adventure Trekking & Expedition Pvt, LtdP.O. Box 4635Thapathali, Kathmandu, Nepal997-1-4243827, 4233095 (office,) 4351839 (home)
    fax: 977-1-4233095, mobile: 9851026677    e-mail: sate@wlink.com.np or shepherdadventure@gmail.comwebsite: www.vocationnepal.com
  15. -KICC: Kathmandu International Christian Congregation in Jawalakhel (Walkable distance from Agape Ministries)-“Lokta Paper Craft” www.nepalpaper.com-Soaking Prayer: With Iris Ministries
  16. If you are with High Adventure Ministries working with Deepak, he will help you schedule anything you want. He has connections all over. He took us early at 4 am to get on a flight around Everest and he booked it for us. While we were flying he sat and prayed for 3 hours in his van for our safety. He is incredible! We had friends form other teams go to the Last Resort and had fun too! Something to think about when deciding what to do on the race is figure out what you can’t see/do in other countries. You can bungey jump and raft in other countries (& America) , but you can’t see Mt. Everest.
  17. If you are doing Unsung Heroes and have 6 days to go on a trek, I highly recommend it! We used Dream Discovery Treks. If you are staying at Hotel Himalaya Yoga in Thamel, their offices are a 2 minute walk from there.Contact Surya at +977-4265358www.facebook.com/dreamdiscoverytrekswww.dreamdiscoverytreks.comWe travelled to Pokhara in search of more UH contacts.5 team members trekked for 6 days to Annapurna Base Camp. It was super legit! Due to snow storms, we made it right below base camp, but the views on the way there and back were superb! We re-routed to Australia Base Camp on our last night/morning. So do not fear, you will still get an awesome experience even if weather decides to change your plans! Our guide was Surya’s brother and our two porters (they carry your big packs and we carry our own day pack) were the best!!
    Dream Discovery Treks
  18. We did 3 things while in “The Kath”1) Flight around everest- We used Buddha Air and it was great except that the windows of the plane were fogged up so only a couple windows were good for pictures. People also used Yeti airlines and had great reviews.2) Went to Pokhara, Nepal and did 6 day trek through Annapurna Range. (We went for UH)3) The Last resort- 1 person did the white water rafting and loved it (around $50) 2 of us bungeed( $115) included transportation to resort (3.5 hrs away) , lunch and bungee and 2 of us did the tandem cayon swing

Other Important Contacts

  • Soaking Prayer Nepal- meets on Saturdays, look them up on Facebook

Other Important Contacts in Kathmandu, Nepal
Additional ministry opportunities, local pastors, etc. Relationship & follow up suggestions

People’s Opinions

  1. Highly recommend going to the Soaking Prayer Nepal. It is an awesome chance to meet missionaries in the area and to really soak in the Lord’s presence. For more information go to http://gethsemanehouseofprayer.com

Tips

People’s Opinions

  1. Lots of laundry places available in Thamel for around 50 rupees per kg- washer and dryer available

Additional Info

Additional Info in Kathmandu, Nepal
Anything we’ve left out? Any additional suggestions to make travel easier for others?

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