"The meeting and handling was very good - friendly, prompt and efficient. A very skilled and friendly team - all were very knowledgeable, experienced, helpful and professional. Lakhpa and team produced superb meals......... An excellent holiday, which we would recommend to others. Thank you all."
Name: Richard Hickman & team
Country: UK
Area: Dhaulagiri circuit & Annapurna Trek
Date: 29 mar – 29 April, 2008

Dear Bimal,
I talked with Ittay, The tour leader, He told me that everything was fine and that they had a good time!
Thank you very much for your service!
Thank you & best regards,
Eilat
Another-World / ISRAEL
Nepal cultural tour & Annapurna base camp trek 22 Apr - 4 May 08

"You made it easy to plan other trips once in Nepal. Our Chitwan trip was great and we had a wonderful time.....you were flexible in re-organizing our trip after we got sick (5 star service!)...The meals were very good considering the location & limitations....We would recommend 1-3 extra days on the trekking itinerary because of the elevation gain and the long hours of trekking."
Name: Claudie Gagnon & Grant Wiltse
Country: Canada
Area: Gokyo – Kalapattar trek
Date: 24th March -22 April, 2008

"Lama Babu Sherpa was a perfect leader....He took care of everything. Prem was a perfect match to our son. Rakesh is a very nice young guy. It has been a fantastic trek. We are very pleased."
Name: Mrs.Haubro
Country: Denmark
Area: Langtang Trek
Date: April, 2008

"The meeting and handling was very satisfactory. Pick up from the airport, transport and timing has been excellent .The trek was wonderful but the guides have been the best. They were experienced and friendly ...Prem , Lamambabu and Rakesh have been great guides, human beings and friends! "
Name:Danni Haubro
Country: Denmark
Area: Langtang Trek
Date: April, 2008

"The itinerary was very well thought out. The lodges were very well maintained and comfortable.My trek guide, Bharat , is  extremely capable and a nice chap. It was a fantastic experience."
Name: Craig Fullstone
Country: UK
Area: Everest Base Camp Trek
Date: April, 2008

"Apart from language problem, the overall service was good."
Name: Alfred
Country: Russia
Area: Cultural Tour - Nepal delight
Date:April, 2008

"An extraordinary holiday that we will remember the rest of our lives...the service & transportation was excellent..."
Name: Jesper Sidenius
Country: Denmark
Area: Ghorepani Trek
Date: 14th March - 23rd March, 2008

"Our trek to Jomson was fantastic and we were very impressed by your company."
Name: Sue Moir
Country: Australia
Area: Annapurna
Date: March 2008

“Dear Bimal
I want to thank Explore Himalaya for the tour of Tibet last December. We had an outstanding guide named Lobsang and a very skillful and safe driver called Tenzin Chocdan. I wanted the company to know that both the guide and the driver were very professional, hospitable and knowledgeable. I would highly recommended both of them.Friends in Kathmandu have had their tours cancelled due to the recent unrest. I hope that guided tours will be able to resume soon because it is important for more people to see and experience the wonderful area of Tibet.Thank you again for the tour last December. Sara”
Name: Sara Lyons

"1.Friendly welcome 2. Always reliable and on time 3. Good briefing 3.Good help with gear...Bagbir was an excellent and experienced guide. He made sure our rooms were clean and comfortable and gave us valuable assistance with the walk and our health. He chose hotels that were quiet & had good views. We found Kagbeni very interesting...Your company is very professional and we will recommend it to people in Australia"
Name: Biddy Searl & Sue Moir
Country: Tasmania, Australia
Area: Jomsom – Muktinath Trek
Date:1st -20th March, 2008

"We love Nepal. The jungles are fantastic & Kalapattar..exceptional!!! Moule (trekking guide) was here, there and everywhere and helped us in all posssible ways. We ate and dined with him as friends... Moule made our Everest trip unforgettable & we highly recommend him."
Name: Gerd Petersen & Maja Nielsen
Country: Denmark
Area: Gokyo - Kala pattar(EBC) Trek
Date:1st- 28th March, 2008

"An extraordinary holiday that we will remember the rest of our lives...the service & transportation was excellent..."
Name: Jesper Sidenius
Country: Denmark
Area: Ghorepani Trek
Date:14th March-23rd March, 2008

"Good organization...the guides were very nice..."
Name:Sylvia
Country:
Area: Syaglung Trek
Date:17th April-31st March, 2008

"Everybody was very helpful and energetic. Ram, our guide was fantastic. The tents were clean and the hotels and transportation was very good...we did not suffer from AMS because of the route"
Name:Kipling
Country: Denmark
Area: Khumbu - EBC Trek
Date: 11th March – 1st April, 2008

"Good service the whole way through!"
Name: Kastrup & Laier
Country: Denmark
Area: Langtang /Helambu Trek
Date:12th March – 28th March, 2008
 
"Fine arrangement."
Name: Flemming Jenle
Country: Denmark
Area: Birdwatching tour  
Date:29th Feb -9th March, 2008

"Overall OK. The best was staying with a local family in Nuwakot..."
Name: Peter Hansen
Country: Denmark
Area: Nepal & Bhutan tour  
Date:24th March – April, 2008

"The meeting and handling by the staff was perfect. The services of the supporting staffs & camping services were very good. The meals were very , very good. We were very satisfied"
Name: Anna Deepti Kjaer & Per Gramstrup
Country: Denmark
Area: Annapurna- Royal trek
Date:24th March -22 April, 2008

“It's been a very good experience to trek in Nepal and our guides and porters made it an even better experience.”
Name: Carsten Rasmussen
Country: Denmark
Area: Annapurna Base camp - Oct 2007

" Five star trek!"
Name: Ole Andressen
Country: Denmark
Area: Kanchenjunga North and South base camp - Oct/Nov 2007

"Speaking on behalf of all three of us, I would have no hesitation recommending Tibet to anyone with a sense of adventure. We all found the balance of culture / spirituality / adventure very rewarding.
Additionally, we all found Lobsang and the driver extremely courteous, knowledgeable and entertaining - everything you want on a trip like this. I will be recommending Explore Himalaya to anyone who shows an interest in Tibet."
Name: Tom Picking, Kunal Damani & Kieran Spriggs
Country: USA
Area: Beijing Lhasa Everest BC Kathmandu tour - 22 Oct - 4 Nov 07

"Greetings!  I just wanted to let you know what a wonderful trip Laura and I had to Tibet....when I arrived at Everest Base camp on a beautiful clear sunny day, I was overcome with gratitude and appreciation and awe. To stand at the base of the such a magnificant mountain was for me a life long dream and there are no words to adequetely express the feeling.  Our guide Tsering, not only shared his knowledge of Tibet and Budihism but also his deep caring about people.  I learned from him the importance of doing good for others...  and I cannot say enough about our driver who was a real Rock Star.  His ability and safety and excellent drving techniques helped make the trip an exciting adventure.  Thank you for all of your help and taking care of all the details so that Laura and I could just enjoy the trip of a lifetime!" 
Name: Linda Whildin
Country: USA
Area: Tibet overland tour - October 2007

"Dear Bimal,
How are you!
Now I have returned into the office after my trip. I would like to thank you for your excellent organizational work, attention and help. All was very nice! If we will going to visit the Nepal or nearest regions once again, we will necessarily take advantage of services of your company again. I will recommend your company to all my friends.
Once again many thanks for you!
Best regards,
Sergey."
Name: Sergey Shaposhnikov
Country: Russia
Area: Tibet overland tour - September/October 2007

"We would like to thank you one more time for breathtaking Tibet Overland Tour (23/08/07 - 02/09/07). I could say that this trip exceeds all our expactations, because of high quality service, excellent client orientation and real fun. Special thanks to Bimal and Kedar for organizing this. And of course our trip to Tibet couldn't be so beautiful, safe and interesting without our Tibetan guide Jamyang Yeshi and driver Norbu - these guys were just great.
I hope that this trip is not our last one, and in future we will have more trips in Tibet and Bhutan. And of course, for organizing our future trips we should apply to the best travel agency in Nepal - Explore Himalaya."
Name: Irina Malysheva
Country: Ukraine
Area: Tibet overland tour - September/October 2007

"Bimal,
Before I head off to Central America, I want to express my sincere thanks to you and all the Explore Himalaya team for your help in making our recent adventure such a magnificent experience.
The trip was beyond everyone's expectations and only so because of the sheer professionalism, hard work, care and understanding shown by your company, both in Kathmandu and during the expedition itself.
We all felt extremely safe in your care and new we were in the hands of experts at all times.
Personally, I felt a great sense of achievement climbing both Kala Patthar and Island Peak. I also feel very proud that my company, the Travel Directors, has such a superb partner in Nepal. May our relationship continue to prosper and strengthen.
Please pass on this message to Suman, Singha, Navin and everyone involved in our adventure. It was something none of us will ever forget.
Best wishes as always my friend,
Jim"
Name: Jim Gill
Country: Australia
Area: Island Peak - September 2007

" Excellent guides. Only had trouble with customer service at a hotel the 2nd night in Tingri. Tibet guide (Kelsang) is excellent and solved problems quickly. Drivers were very excellent. Very smooth crossing border from Tibet to Nepal. Very excellent! The best tour!
Name: Hester Lo
Country: Canada
Area: Tibet Overland Tour
August 2007

"Excellent tour. Kalsang and drivers were great! Prachanda was very helpfull in Nepal so was Kedar! You have a great crew in Tibet."
Name: Craig Kassover
Country: USA
Area: Tibet Overland Tour
August 2007

“Good Trip. Guides and Driver were very good in solving problems and were very nice people”.
Name: Mr. Finn Otto Madsen
Country: Denmark
Area: Tibet Overland Tour
Duration: 29 July – 11 August 2007

"It was an insightful and eye opening trip. Many thanks to the guide for sharing with us the various stories and history of the country. And special thanks to the drivers too, for their efforts in making our journey safe and confortable.

Low Wen Ee
Country: Singapour
Area: 11 day overland tour Lhasa/Kathmandu
Period: July 2007

“Overall a very good tour. Excellent itinerary. Guide, drivers and staffs were very good. Vehicle was in excellent condition”.

Name: Marco Gnecchi
Country: Italy 
Area: Tibet Overland Tour (11 Days)
Duration: 21 June-05 July 2007

“Very friendly and efficient. Always on time and giving us plenty of time. All the staffs were very helpful. Very good, tasty and varieties of food. All exceeded expectations. An excellent experience and trek. Thank you”

Name: John Manning
Country: New Zealand
Area: Khangsung Face of Everest
Duration: 03-13 May 2007

“Our itinerary in Tibet was excellent. We were very pleased with the Explore Himalaya office team and in particular with Sony, our Tibetan guide and Samir, our Nepali contact”.

Name: Robert Mead Jones Jr
Country: United States
Area: Everest Advance Base Camp
Duration: 02 - 12 May 2007

“The overall tour was very good. Even the Beijing/Lhasa train journey on Hard Sleeper was very comfortable”.

Name: Joergen Solberg
Country: Norway 
Area: Tibet Overland Tour (11 Days)
Duration: 26 April-09 May 2007

“We thoroughly enjoyed our tour, good mix of seeing, appreciating and understanding the cultural of natural heritage of Tibet. We have the early morning wonderful close up views of Everest. On the whole a magnificent trip.”  

Mr John Manning
Country: New Zealand
Area: Khangsung Face
Period: 10 May to 12 June, 2007

“ Great Trek and Unforgettable experience !!!!!”

Mr Daniel Jenth
Country: Germany
Are: Lower Dolpo
08 May to 04 June 2007

“Brilliant Trip would do it again”

Mr Nikul Bhanderi
Country: Great Britian , UK
Area: Tibet overland tour
Priod: 20 May – 04 June, 2007

“The service level of our guide was extra ordinary ! The company of our guide and driver was pleasure in cross Himalaya”

Ms Erica Ramstad
Country: Denmark
Area: Beijing  and Rongbuk Tour
Period: 24 april to 12 may

“An outstanding experience. The standards were far higher than expected. Thank you”.

Name: Philippa Gordon,James Duncan
Country: United Kingdom
Area: Annapurna (Nepal)
Duration: 08-25 April 2007

“once again, staff made all the difference, their performance was outstanding. Thank you”

Ms Jennie Rimmer (Leader)
Country: Australia
Trip: Everest / Mock Marriage
16 – 19 may 2007

“ Staff attitude has been remarkably  good, always helping and making this fall trip incredible”

Mr Alvargonzalez Gonzalo Gimeno
Country: Spain
Trip: Everest
17 -27 March 2007

“Very professional organization. We will recommend to our friends”

Name: Christopher Hoider,Leah Espino,Francis Lavery,Jesse Anne Lavery
Country: Australia and New Zealand
Area: Tibet Overland Tour (11 Days)
Duration: 03 - 12 April 2007

"This has been one of the best experience we ever had. This will not be the last time trekking in Nepal. We loved Barath. He had treated us andd everybody with the utmost kindness"

Jesper Luwd
Country: Danemark
Trip: Gorkha

"Dear Suman,

It was an unexpected pleasure meeting you in Lhasa, I appreciated all your efforts to make this trip a great success and look forward to future travels with the professional team of Explore Himalaya.

Both the Nepalese crew with Nyima in charge and the Tibetan crew with Penba overseeing the various arrangements were excellent. There isn't one critical comment I could make on any level and the service was always Five Star. On top of the expert ground support the skies stayed clear the entire time and everyone stayed healthy with no real problems getting the group over the Drolma La.

Your complimentary dinner at the Du Ghood on the last evening was a very thoughtful gesture and much enjoyed by all, a finishing touch to an amazing journey. A million thanks for making our 2006 Tibet trip a memorable experience of a lifetime

With Best Regards, "

Brian Finnie
Country: Canada
Trip: Tibet Kailash Tour

"We've had a wonderful holiday. Nepal is such a beautiful and interesting country. We were looked after very well. Special thank you to Ram, Vikram and the boys."

Kit Cardinal
Country: England
Trip: Nepal Everest

"Everything was really fine, especially our trekking guide alo made the trek unforgettable"

Vera Schumacher
Country: Germany
Trip: Annapurna Circuit

"Really enjoyed the trek. Well organized from the beginning to the end with excellent staff."

Billy & Dorothy Elliott
Country: England
Trip: Khumbu & Island Peak

"Excellent trip with excellent guides and porters. A superb experience."

Kevin Pepper
Country: Denmark
Trip: Annapurna Circuit

"Everybody has been kind and friendly. I am very satisfied! Thank you for a very fine service!"

Else Berg
Country: Denmark
Trip: Everest Khumbu

"Thank you for arranging everything -- the (short) tour of Lhasa did go very well. I was impressed by my guide's knowledge, he had good english and was friendly enough to take me out for a drink.

Thanks again,."

Robert Oliver Beahrs
Country: USA
Trip: Tibet Tour

"Karla, who went to Mustang trek in the spring of 2004 writes to Bimal, (Manager-Sales & product development) writes-

"Dear Bimal and everyone at Explore Himalaya,

Just a brief "namaste" to say thank you for a truly exceptional trek in Mustang. I have only been home for a couple of months and already I am wishing to be back in Nepal. (Actually, I was longing for Nepal after only being home a couple of days!) Anyway, just wanted to tell how very much I enjoyed the trek you provided me, Sue, Irma, and Phurpu. We have so many great memories that will be with us forever. Every member of our trekking staff was terrific and worked very hard, and we especially appreciated Bharat's kind, gentle way and his willingness to always help us in whatever way he could.

I am actually thinking that I will try to arrange another trek to Mustang for my husband next year at about the same time (early June) .... I will be in touch with you again probably around January to set it up.

I hope all of you are well....I'm sure you're probably looking forward to the end of the monsoon in September! Again....thank you so much!

--Karla Piecuch Again, I hope you are all doing well."

Karla Piecuch
Country: USA
Trip: Mustang Trek

"It was a really good take care of us and should us all the best of Himalaya Trekking.

We had a perfect trip in the mountains and are very satisfied with everything. Hope to come back as soon as possible.."

Morten Wettergreen & Peggy Sivertsen
Country: Norway
Trip: Everest Base Camp Trek

"We appreciate the help from our Tibetan guide and the driver through the way, especially in overcoming the landslide probelm between Nyalam and the border.."

Heng Hang Boon
Country: Singapore
Trip: Tibet Rogbuk Tour

"The trip went very well. Dawa was a good guide and our driver was also very good. There was some flexibility in the programme which was good..we saw the Milerepa cave near Nyalem and also saw the ruined fort at Shegar: two things I wanted..Weather was good; great views of Everest, Cho Oyu, Shishapangma and many other good sights..Best regards,Dave Mc."

Dave Michael McClung
Country: Canadian
Trip: Tibet Rongbuk Tour

"The group has been very happy with all Explore Himalaya?s services and look forward to work, trek and travel with you again.."

John Lau Jensen
Country: Denmark
Trip: Annapurna Trek

"Thank you very much for these 2 weeks. I'll never forget the hospitality of Nepalese people. I purpose Explore Himalaya to my friends.."

Meszaros Pal
Country: Hungary
Trip: Gokyo Trek

"We had an excellent trip in Lhasa. All travel details were arranged perfectly. We loved the hotel Dhood Gu!."

Lauren Alderfer
Country: America
Trip: Tibet Tour

"It is with great pleasure we think back to our trek in Kumbu and our stay in Kathmandu. Your organisation of the trek was perfect and Explore Himalayas staffs were both gentle and professional. Will You, please, give our best regards to all persons from Explore Himalaya we met and wish them a happy New Year too. The best regards and a happy New Year to you and your family.."

Hanne and Preben Gundersen
Country: Denmark
Trip: Everest Base Camp

"I just came back from a 40 days long trek from Manaslu and Annapurna Area. When I planned my trek two months back a got alarming information about the the safety situation for trekkers in these areas, mainly for the Manaslu area, due to a suspected presence of Maoists. What we really found, was instead a calm and safe situation all along these treks. In Manaslu,was an hevy presence of Army man in Arughat and some sporadic patrolling up the Lapubesi village. Locals, who said that the alarming news dropped the tourists presence more than 50 percent this year, asked us why such an unnecessary alarmism could be spread, affecting their business in a very bad way. We found a very nice and behavior in everybody, both in Hotels, totally empty, and even in remote villages. n fact we found such alarmism absolutely unnecessary.

The same situation we found in Annapurna, were we where said that tourists dropped more than 70%,in fact most of the Hotels were already closed. What we understood is that the economy of these villages are very badly affected from we think is really a very big disinformation.

We talked of this with the very few trekkers we found in the way, and everybody have the same opinion, total disinformation, mainly from media side.

In Manaslu some parts of the trail are in a bad situation because of lack of maintenance due to the dramatic reduction of fee revenues, some MCAP officials said us. I am, since many years, a cartographer, following the development of the tourist trekking areas of Nepal, and I am very sad to see now such a kind of situation. Pls, inform correctly trekkers of the real things. Trekking in Nepal is still absolutely safe.

Best regards."

Paolo Gondoni
Country: Italy
Trip: West Nepal

"I had a wonderful experience with Explore Himalaya and would highly recommend them. All the hotels they used getting to base camp were wonderful. The main guide for non-climbing who was with us in Tibet was incredible and totally went out of his way to make everything run smooth. And the climbing guides where great -- very accomplished and strong and good cooks too.

I did the full climb including LhakpaRi. I am actually a middle aged woman, with mountaineering experience, and didn't have any trouble with the climb up. I had eaten some beef jerky from my own stash the night before and wound up with some food poisoning from it and was totally weak on the way down -- it took me forever to get down, not up, and the climbing sherpa was more than patient. They Sherpas at base camp noticed how slow going it was for me - I had to stop and throw up every ten minutes, and they sent the yak herders up the bottom of the glacier with tea and soup and to help out. It would have been an extra hour or two without their help as sick as I was. But even in that condition, which was totally my fault, the climb was beautiful and very doable. I'd say to bring some warm gloves if you are doing LakpaRI. I had my regular mountaineering gloves that I had used on many high peaks, but the wind factor made it a bit colder and I had to borrow more gloves from the Sherpas, who can climb it with thin liners -- they are amazing. It is very beautiful up there and you'd find it quite an accomplishment.

So all in all I would very much recommend the trip -- the cultural aspect of visiting China/Tibet and then the accomplishment of the climb to either ABC or LhakpaRi are a great combination. Good accommodations in the cities, great food all around.

We were done and back in Kathmandu early so I took advantage of the rate at the Yak and Yeti hotel that Bimal can get you and it is pretty nice to treat yourself to a couple of days of that kind of luxury after the trip.

I recently heard for another couple, who I have never met, but who went to ABC in October of last year with Explore Himalaya. They had contacted to ask some questions and to send some documents with me for Bimal when I went over. They emailed me when they got back, and they too had a fantastic trip and were very happy that they went with Explore Himalaya On my next trip to Nepal, I would certainly choose them again.

Hope you go and Have Fun. Cheers, Sheilah."

Sheilah Bryan
Country: USA
Trip: Lakpari & Everest Advance Base Camp

"I would like to thank once more to your staffs for the competent and smooth way everything worked out on our Tibet trip.
Especially, I was impressed with the flexibility and readiness to deal with unforeseen matters. So once again from me, a big THANK to you and all of your staffs who helped me have a great experience on Everest ABC Trek!! Best wishes."

Tom Jorgensen
Country: Denmark
Trip: Lhakpa Ri(Tibet)

"An excellent holiday, overall a wonderful experience as we wished, we saw the vast glacier landscape and the massive Himalaya range. Traveling in Tibet was like begin in a parallel universe. Amazing !."

Eileen Riley & Alan Drabble
Country: UK
Trip: Everest Base Camp

"Thanks again for all your help with the Tibet tour. We did have a good time despite cutting the trip a little short. Your counterpart in Tibet/China is just superb! My compliments to you, your staff and the ones in Tibet.
Many thanks. I am leaving Kathmandu tomorrow, but will be sure to return sometime soon. Anyway, do take care, and thanks once again."

Swee Yin (Pearly Lee)
Country: USA
Trip: Tibet

"Just returned from an excellent trek to Everest Base Camp. We had no problems neither on the trek nor in Kathmandu. In my opinion it’s safe to trek in Nepal at the moment. Of course you have to use your common sense as always when you travel abroad."

Claus Andreasen (Tour leader)
Country: Denmark
Trip: Everest Base Camp

"Good and prompt service. Food…..! Good selection, able to taste a variety of food and drinks."

Tan Hooi Chin & Ng Siam Lan
Country: Malaysia
Trip: Kathmandu Tour

"The trek was everything I had hoped it would be. The leader was full of information; the guide was very courteous, helpful & conscientious."

James Findley
Country: UK
Trip: Everest

"We have had a wonderful holiday and have received the best hospitality from people in Nepal.
Thank you."

Robin Callender
Country: England
Trip: Annapurna Trek and Chitwan Tour

"It has been a wonderful experience the best you can do in the future is just to continue in the same way."

Charlotte Netterstrom
Country: Denmark
Trip: Shyauli Bazar trek

"Yes! I would recommend to others - Explore Himalaya does a wonderful job."

John Kokinis
Country: USA
Telephone: N/A
Email: john@guardwall.com
Trip: Mera peak Expedition
Period: March, 2004
Agent: Project Himalaya, New Zealand

"It was a 100% superb trip."

Vivien Joy Burt
Country: UK
Trip: Chitwan and Pokhara

"Great experience! Good company with fine professionalism."

Anette Wingard
Country: UK
Trip: Everest Base Camp