[BlackPearl]

Superb travelogue PointZero. Rated 5 stars. Nepal has been on my list for quite sometime. I went to Pokhara and Kathmandu in the nineties, but that was not by road. This travelogue will be helpful if the plan materializes. Keep traveling and keep writing!

[Uprasenjit]

Wonderful travelogue. I didn't know so many things about Nepal before reading this. Your travelogue has always been very informative. Keep travelling and sharing.

Thanks.

Rated 5*

[Max63]

Hi Point Zero,

Nice and detailed travel dairy, Beautiful pictures, What camera you have used for the videos. Is the Dashcam fitted in your car. Also would like to know the total cost incurred. One more question, can Ford Ecosport would be able to take the stride.

Would wait for more detail.

Thanks,

Max63

[PointZero]

Thank you very much Sumitro Da for providing many contacts during the plan.

Originally Posted by BlackPearl

Superb travelogue PointZero. Rated 5 stars. Nepal has been on my list for quite sometime. I went to Pokhara and Kathmandu in the nineties, but that was not by road. This travelogue will be helpful if the plan materializes. Keep traveling and keep writing!

Thank you Prasenjit .

Originally Posted by Uprasenjit

Wonderful travelogue. I didn't know so many things about Nepal before reading this. Your travelogue has always been very informative. Keep travelling and sharing.

Thanks.

Rated 5*

Thanks Max63.

I use SJCAM 5000 Wifi action cam for video with a suction mount to use as a dash cam.

Bought from amazon.com (US) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I had hardly seen FWD car there. But yes, when I was moving towards Jomsom from Beni, I saw one Alto 800 overtaking me from left side with a striker on rear glass "Never Underestimate Alto 800". The alto just crossed the obstacles like a jumping horse . Will search upload the video clip of Alto. On the way from Jomsom -> Kagbeni -> Muktinath I have not seen any FWD or low GC car. Please check the below video, where wheels of army Scorpio is almost under the water level.

Water level is almost at Bolero Bumper height though I have oversized tyre 235/70-R16.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCsB...BZCmd&index=13

Originally Posted by Max63

Hi Point Zero,

Nice and detailed travel dairy, Beautiful pictures, What camera you have used for the videos. Is the Dashcam fitted in your car. Also would like to know the total cost incurred. One more question, can Ford Ecosport would be able to take the stride.

Would wait for more detail.

Thanks,

Max63

[PointZero]

Another river crossing part.

If you really want to drive a stock Ecosport, you need weather support and low water level on the river crossing stretch.

Originally Posted by Max63

Can Ford Ecosport would be able to take the stride.
Max63

[Red Liner]

Originally Posted by PointZero

If you really want to drive a stock Ecosport, you need weather support and low water level on the river crossing stretch.

I would guess september would be a good time to visit overland. Post all the rains, water crossings should have levelled a bit.

Thanks pointzero for the pictures from sayantan. I think he has a few videos on youtube or something as well.

[PointZero]

I believe he does not have any such video. However you can reach him using his face-book profile for any queries. He is very nice man and very good friend of mine.

Regards -
PointZero

Originally Posted by Red Liner

I would guess september would be a good time to visit overland. Post all the rains, water crossings should have levelled a bit.

Thanks pointzero for the pictures from sayantan. I think he has a few videos on Youtube or something as well.

[Uprasenjit]

Originally Posted by Max63

Hi Point Zero,

Nice and detailed travel dairy, Beautiful pictures, What camera you have used for the videos. Is the Dashcam fitted in your car. Also would like to know the total cost incurred. One more question, can Ford Ecosport would be able to take the stride.

Would wait for more detail.

Thanks,

Max63

Its difficult to say looking at these videos. But if you want to try then go when the water level is low. I have crossed streams without any issues but you never know what is there beneath the water. Few large stones and slippery surface in slow speed can be a problem.

If stuck you will face the typical problems of a front wheel drive.

[Max63]

Thanks Prasenjit,

How about October - November, will there be snow at that time.Do we have to carry chains for tires.

Thanks

Subrata

[PointZero]

Thanks Prasenjit,

Hi Max63,

I don't have any experience of snow chain and/or 4WD. You have to wait for expert's attention to get better suggestion .

Originally Posted by Max63

Thanks Prasenjit,

How about October - November, will there be snow at that time.Do we have to carry chains for tires.

Regards -
PointZero

[BlackPearl]

Originally Posted by Max63

Also would like to know the total cost incurred. One more question, can Ford Ecosport would be able to take the stride.

Originally Posted by Uprasenjit

Its difficult to say looking at these videos. But if you want to try then go when the water level is low. I have crossed streams without any issues but you never know what is there beneath the water. Few large stones and slippery surface in slow speed can be a problem.

If stuck you will face the typical problems of a front wheel drive.

I think the permissible wading depth of stock ecosport is higher than that of stock 2WD Bolero. Need to look at the numbers to confirm though.

[Max63]

Ground Clearance of Ecosport is 200 mm and water wading capability is 550 mm, No idea about Bolero. Will check it.

Thanks,

[PointZero]

As per data sheet both the numbers are higher in Ecosports .

Originally Posted by Max63

Ground Clearance of Ecosport is 200 mm and water wading capability is 550 mm, No idea about Bolero. Will check it.

Thanks,

Originally Posted by BlackPearl

I think the permissible wading depth of stock ecosport is higher than that of stock 2WD Bolero. Need to look at the numbers to confirm though.

[BlackPearl]

Originally Posted by PointZero

As per data sheet both the numbers are higher in Ecosports .

As per Arka (ex670c) fording depth of stock 4wd Bolero should be 500 to 600mm. I think 2wd should have the same. Here is the link

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/4x4-ve...tml#post585074

[PointZero]

Maruti Alto on the way to Jomsom. Please check video at 2:30 min

https://youtu.be/_77Vb6aLR7A