38 Spring 2016 LOCALadk Magazine
LOCALadk
Nepal bound
Here are some tips for Adirondackers looking to head beyond the Blue Line
When to go : Spring or fall—avoid the mega rains of the midsummer Monsoon.
How to get there: Great flights are available from NYC via Ethiad or Emirates. A quick stop in Dubai. Enjoy
great food with real silverware!
For the mountain biking adventure of a lifetime: Visit the fine folks at Epic Rides Nepal!
Best bike shop in Kathmandu: Epic Mountain Bike, located in the beautiful Patan district of Kathmandu
Best hostel in Kathmandu: Look no farther than the Elbrus Home in the Thamel district. Clean rooms,
beautiful rooftop patio, delicious breakfast included, all for $7 a night
Best two week hiking trek: tackle the Manaslu Circuit. It's like stepping back in time to the Middle Ages,
with breathtaking views of the world's 8th highest peak, and none of the crowds of the Annapurna or Everest treks.
Want to learn more about how recycled cargo bikes are changing lives
in Nepal: Check out Colorado native Caleb Spear's innovative Kathmandu-based nonprofit which provides recycled
cargo bicycles to Nepalis
