1. Don't hire a guide if you don't want to. You are road walking the whole time.
2. Ask what town you are in when you get to one. This will keep you on track.
3. Ask, for reassurance, which way to the next town. Maybe ask a few people to make sure. Nepalese people are people pleasers and will respond even if they aren't sure.
4. Don't trust that the map is to scale and drawn correctly. We went over twisting roads when the map said they'd be straight.
5. Get water any time you can. That sun gets hot and there isn't much shade.
6. Not all roads are on the map. There are dozens of unmarked roads that will lead you astray.
7. It is possible to do as a tea shop/guest house trek (no tent) as basic guest houses have popped up in several towns listed below.
8. Perhaps carry some spare food if you plan on guest house lodging.
We got the Nepa Maps 1:25000 scale Royal Trek map. It works but is misleading due to said oddities above. Also, it makes the area look less populated than it really is.
Kalikasthan comes quickly. It has stores and a guest house.
Thulakot is good sized as well.
Okhle has a store, a well, and a nice camp spot in a three walled building.
Sagre has a tea shop, guest house, store and water.
There wasn't much happening between Sagre and Lipani so stock up on water.
Lipani has stores and definitely a spot to stay for camping. Could probably work a spot in someone's house too, if need be.
Take the right fork in Lipani and then the first left fork after a single house on the right. There is a water source here. Following this path up and over will take you to Syaklung.
Syaklung has water and a store. Great views!
Ask directions in Ramkot. It has a few stores and Internet.
Sarka Bhanjyang is a pass where two ridges intersect. You descend to it so don't let the map confuse you.
Chisapani is large and has camping on the hilltop near the tower.
Bhirchowk has stores as well. Stock up on water because the downhill from there on is hit and brutal.
Last things to know so you don't sound like a goon:
Pani - water
Tal - lake
Khola - river
Bhanjyang - mountain pass
Moi - milk probably from a yak. It is sour!
Didi and daai - sister and brother
Chowk - intersection
Okhle pronounced oakley
Lipani is sometimes spelled Lipeyani. Say li-pani.
Bhirchowk pronounced beer-shock
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