jomsom trekking companions 8th November

[ash87]

Looking for trekking companions to do the Jomsom trek from around the 9th of November? We are two australian girls 21 and 22.

[lukescp]

I just joined the forum searching for Jomsom trekking partners right around then! I would love to join you! I am a 23-yr old American male, traveling alone for the Nepal portion of my trip. I have done a lot of backpacking/mountaineering in North America, but have never been to Nepal, or Asia for that matter.

I was planning on doing the trek one-way (Naya Pul to Jomsom, then fly back to Pokhara from Jomsom) as I can only devote a little more than a week to trekking. My understanding is that's a fairly common way to do it--was that your plan?

Also, how flexible are you for start time? I've only begun to look into it, but I had been thinking of trying to be in the Kathmandu Valley for the Haribodhini Ekadashi festival Nov. 9th. However, I don't think I could start later than the 10th (maybe head to Pokhara later on the 9th? -- I am still researching...). I'm open to whatever though, and the trek is more important to me.

Feel free to email me (see my profile); keep in mind I will have limited internet access after the 3rd. I fly into KTM on the 6th, and out on the 20th.

[Anogenic]

Hi guys!
How set is your date? I'm also planning the Jomsom, but might not be in Pokara till the 9th or 10th. I'm 28yr old male, Swiss/Australian travelling alone. Write back if your still looking for companions

[lukescp]

Anogenic: I have not heard back from these girls yet (I think they might be on another trek right now), regardless of whether we hear from them, I would be up for doing the trek with you. My one condition is that I get back to KTM the night of the 19th, since I fly out morning of the 20th. I am in Kathmandu now, and will check this message board again tomorrow.

[Anogenic]

Hi Luke!
I arrived in Pokhara last night. I've been advised to do the 7 day Annapurna base camp trek. I would like to leave Monday 10th (I could wait till the 11th), which should get you back to Kathmandu in time. You can email me directly through my profile...

[lukescp]

By my information (Trekking guide book), the Annapurna Base Camp Trek is 10-14 days ("best enjoyed in 14"), which I can't afford. Perhaps this is wrong, but in any case, I would still sort of prefer to do the Jomsom trek. One thing that attracted me to the Jomsom trek originally, was that I would see new sights each day, because I would do it one-way with no back-tracking (flying back from Jomsom). My understanding is that ABC trek would involve back-tracking, and as a result would take at least 10 days. I may be convinced to do something else (beside Jomsom), especially if I don't find partners. In any case, I plan to arrive in Pokhara on Nov 10th, hopefully in the morning (via night bus).

Anogenic: Perhaps you can propose a meeting place, since you are already in Pokhara (...?)