Nepal Trip

I am planning a trip to Nepal and now I realize the overwhelming number tasks that need to be done. First of all, June-July-August is the peak season and therefore tickets are expensive.. Therefore, one needs to find the travel agencies that specialize in the tickets to Nepal. Those who specialize in India are generally not good enough for us as they are giving me higher prices. The best rates that I have got so far are from Himalayan travels, Third eye travels and peaceland travels... all run by nepalese.. And don't even think about orbitz, travelocity etc...

Another aspect of the travel is the process (not that overwhelming but as important).. International Office of my university has been very helpful and have forms and procedures in place.

And finally, the research work has to be documented. Also need to define the directions and milestones and maybe schedule (and follow it) so that I graduate in the fall.

New rules: NO Hongkong

Last time I talked about the Nepal trip, I was optimistic but then again I faced some unexpected problems. Hongkong, where people from certain countries can stay without a visa for upto 90 days, requires a transit visa for Nepalese. Hongkong, where there are over 50,000 Nepalese as lawful residents requires a transit visa for Nepalese. Hongkong, a place florished by free trade requires a transit visa... Ironic, isn't it? but what bugs me most isn't their policy regarding Nepal and Nepalese, rather it is the silence from Nepalese media, politicians and everyone else. Whoever I talk to rather blames the Nepalese people than questioning the motive of the Hongkong govt. Hopefully someone does.. At least ask why?? The next step would be to reciprocate the gesture.