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The Kersi Dubash Chat

Ladakh is situated on a very stark widswept plain. And when you arrive there you are struck firstly by the absolute silence and secondly by the feeling that you have arrived on some moon-like terrain. Since the landscape is so remote and barren every bit of colour -- whether it is the green patches where the River Indus flows or the bright maroon habits of the lamas -- is magnified ten-fold. Being a strongly Buddhist territory, the peace and tranquility is not a figment of your imagination. The people are very warm, hospitable and peace loving. And there are certain features that you notice immediately -- no crime, no dirt, the clear, cold pure air and the fact that it is quite untouched by the ways of the modern world. Now Kersi can fill you in on the joys of living in the cosy Tiger Tops tents right out in the open.

No time to stand & stare: The price per person per night at Tiger lodge is 290 USD on twin sharing basis including all meals government taxes, park fees, elephant safaris and services or trained naturalists. And the price for Indians is Rs 5850 per person on twin sharing basis. Besides Tiger Tops lodge they also have the Tiger Tops Tented camps and the TT Tharu safari resort, that makes it a complete wildlife and cultural experince.

Ms Daniel: Have you also done the disappearing act?

Mr Dubhash, which is the best place to see the Himalayas? I am ashamed to say that though I was born in India, I have never seen those great mountains. I want to see Chomalungma more than anything else!

Thank you, Ms Daniel! Even if I never go to Ladakh, I will remember your wonderful description.

Mr Kersi,can you help me? I am a student and cannot afford your rather expensive rates? any suggestions, because I still want to visit nepal and see the tigers, even if its not from the tops.

Ms Daniel: Thank you! Even if I never go to Ladakh, I'll always remember your wonderful description,.

Sakhi: Though bookings are quite difficult at Tiger Tops, you are welcome to channel your booking enquries to Himalayan Holidays who are representing Tiger Tops for western and southern India, you can reach me on Telefax: (022)2836302 or Tel: 2836301 or through the Oberoi hotel 2024343/5757 ext 6716. The Address is Himalayan Holidays, F-88 Oberoi Shopping Arcade, 2nd Floor, Nariman Point, Bombay-21

Can I book your place over the web?

How many Indians visit Tiger Tops every year?

Hey, can you see Mt Everest from Tiger tops?

McCoy: Hi, there are other lodges like the Gaida wildlife lodge and Tented Camp, also in the Chitwan national park which would cost you approximately 175 USD per person, all inclusive. Indian rate would be around Rs 2950.

Kersi, why don't tell them about river rafting and the opportunities for trekking?

Ram Sinha: Quite a lot of upmarket Indians visit Tiger Tops each year and especialy during the slack peroid of TT, that is from April to September.

Are the rates lower during those months? Or are they fixed around the year? What kind of discount will you give people who have logged into this Chat?

These people don't seem to realise what they are missing. Why don't you put up some of those great pictures? Grrrrrrrr!

What are the other attractions at Tiger Tops?

YOU DON'T SAY. DO YOU OFFER ANY DISCOUNT DURING THE SLACK SEASON?

Mr Dubhash, can I have a response to my question?

Mr. Kersi, I had always wanted to do the Leh-Manali road on a mobike (the regular 100 cc or Yezdis) Do u have any advice/suggestions? Doable or not?? Also is it possible to visit Mansarovar? If yes! when and how?

Hello everyone. Mr Dubash, it's a pleasure to meet you. In cyberspace. What in your opinion should be the ideal itinerary for a tourist -- not a backpacking one, mind you -- but someone who is on a business trip to Delhi and has a couple of days to spare in Nepal and the Himalayas.

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Mr Dubash, your replies are a bit slow in coming. Something the matter?

That looks delicious! Smack! Slurp! Snarl! But that was definitely what I had in mind.

Vaihaysi: There are three ways of reaching TT or Gaida lodge from Kathmandu. One is via flight from Kathmandu to Maghauli the TT airstrip or Kathmandu to Bharatpur from where you drive to Gaida lodge or you can drive from Kathmandu which takes to 6-7 hours and the roads are not to the best of conditions . The best way of reaching Chitwan park is by taking a one night two day all inclusive river rafting trip on the Trisuli which is considered as one of the most scenic rivers in the world. The river rafting will cost for forigners approx 195 USD and for Indians approx Rs 3750, icluding the drive from Kathmandu to the river Put-In-Point, all rafting and tenting equipment all meals and services of trained raftsmen.

Mr Dubash. What I want to know from you is how expensive is it for someone like me who makes $ 50,000 a year to travel to the Himalyas? Can I have a holiday at Tiger Tops, for $ 8,000?

ANY DISCOUNT OFFERS COMING UP?

Are the rates lower during the months of April to September? Or are they fixed around the year?