| ANNAPURNA REGION
“Meeting and handling was welcoming and efficient. I felt great”.
“My guide was very well known with the mountains in the region. I especially enjoyed spotting birds during the trek. As I twisted my knees during the trek, I was very slow since then. Despite of my slow pace, my guide without any hesitation coped with my pace”.
“Hotels and meals during the trek were excellent and very delicious respectively. The hotels in the city, I stayed in; Annapurna Fishtail had exceptionally fine services. Fishtail is one of my favorites after the trip. Hope to stay there again. The transportation facility was great”.
“The itinerary was very good. I enjoyed it, but days seemed to be much longer than four hours that I asked for. Probably, my injury and other things made them longer”.
Name: Ms. Elizabeth Ford
Country: England
Area: Annapurna region/ Tatopani
Date: 24 December ,2102- 09 January, 2013
EVEREST BASE CAMP TREK
"The meeting and handling was very welcoming. The staffs at Explore Himalaya were very friendly and
helpful".
"The trek was adapted by our tour guide to help suit our group, so the best outcome for all of us could
be achieved. Great guide and Great Sherpas were always with better plans. The adjustment of itinerary
to suit one more group was an excellent job as we had more fun".
"Meals were always good. Hotels were far better than we expected, considering the locations".
Name: Tony Bruke
Country: Australia
Area: Everest Base Camp
Date: 12 October 2012, 2102
BHUTAN TRIP
“The trip to Bhutan was great! Excellent sights, hotels, food, weather, and our guide and driver were very professional and very good company. They looked very good for us!
Next time we should for sure stay longer, and if we plan a next tour to Bhutan we will contact you again.”
Name: Chantal Erica Landert and Ernst Leuenberger
Country: Switzerland
Area: Bhutan Trip
Date: 15th -17th March, 2102
EVEREST BASE CAMP & GOKYO TREK
“We felt like a king and received very professional service from all staff during our trip. Lodges and food during the trek was good.”
Name: Niklas Jacobsen and Sandra Maculla
Country: Germany and Switzerland
Area: Everest base camp with Renjo-la pass, Gokyo lake and Cho-la pass
Date: 19th- 30th April, 2012
EVEREST BASE CAMP TREK
“ The meeting and handling was very good and on time. We were provided lots useful tips about the Kathmandu and trek. During trek our trekking staffs were very helpful. Lodges were good with warm welcome every time. Itinerary was good and flexible and adapted to our needsC
Name: Eva Aksahin
Country: Hungary
Area: Everest
Date: 24th April- 4th May,2012
DOLPO, UPPER MUSTANG TREK
“Good & hearty meals each day, more than what we expected! In Mustang the lodges were fairly good. Good price/ quality ratio. Good accommodation even in remote areas.”
Name: Fabrizio Nicoleni
Country: Italy
Area: Dolpo, Upper Mustang
Date: June 3rd- July 5th,2012
DOLPO, UPPER MUSTANG TREK
“ Both treks were wonderful! Dolpo requires some extra logsistics and Pemba made all necessary arrangements. We also benefited from having a local guide- Baba –in Mustang- as this is more of a cultural trek-his personal knowledge was useful. Meals were hot, plentiful, and tasty. Tea house food was consistent and good. Camping was successful-quick setup- cooking tents all functional. Service in lodges was friendly and welcoming. Local buses were fine. Flight to Juphal was on time and professional. Itinerary worked out-both guides modified trek a little for everyone’s benefit. Samundra was flexible and always available to answer question and explain trek details. Meeting were professional and on schedule. I’ve trekked with Explore Himalaya in the past and have always found them professional, knowledgeable, and helpful. Many thanks to Sumundra for his extra help-phone calls- and all the arrangements - trek/ guides made on our behalf .”
Name: Sam Palsmeier
Country: U.S.A
Area: Dolpo, Upper Mustang
Date: June 3rd- July 5th,2012
EBC TREK / EVEREST REGION
“This is a note to thank you. Firstly though, allow me to apologise for the delay in getting thoughts and sentiments to paper. We have been back a number of weeks and life slowly drags you back into the quagmire of routine.
I was recently part of a group that spent time in Nepal – Kathmandu and the Himalaya primarily. (We were there in late April for three weeks) This was the first time that I have travelled to your beautiful country and our entire Nepal and Himalaya trip was truly spectacular!
I think for all first timers, Nepal and the majestic, challenging Himalaya – always are. What made the difference to our experience though was the quality of the people who guided and educated, welcomed and helped us – the family that looked after us whilst we were there. The more you spend time there, and allow the significance of your own experience to sink in the more powerful this realisation becomes. As you become able to accurately compare your support team to other groups on the trail – this degree to which the quality of your experience there is determined by your team becomes apparent.
We were truly blessed in this regard, and the quality of our experience, certainly mine (I do think I speak for us all though) – was off the charts, a special and unique, privileged time. The ground crew / Kathmandu crew at Explore Himalaya were competent, courteous, on time and wonderful. They bent over backwards when we changed schedules, and clucked and fussed around us to ensure we had a smooth time. They just made the cacophony and madness of Kathmandu, and logistics in Nepal in general a non-headache, which as I'm sure you know is a major thing.
They key factor however, that made our adventure truly special, unique and wonder-filled, was our guide, Da Yula Sherpa, and his team. He is a man amongst men, and with his brother and nephew – were the best team we could ever have hoped or imagined to have guide and look after us in the Himalaya. Da Yula's preparation, experience and attention to detail made our experience wonderful. I don't say this lightly – his attention to all details: - food, illness scenario's, logistics on the mountain, accommodation, routes, comfort, security, every conceivable variable that could have been prepared for and thought about - was incredible and so thorough. Being with them made the adventure rich in detail – we learned SO MUCH from him about Nepal, the people, the culture, the mountains, he and his team were so much more than walking guides. They were anything but that – and the unit we formed up there was incredibly special. They made our trip, and I will recommend them and you; Explore Himalaya unreservedly to anyone venturing to Nepal.
Without your input and guidance, we would not have had this unique experience – it is much and seriously appreciated. ”
Name: Andrew Gillespie
Country: South Africa
Area: EBC Trek/ Everest Region
Date: April, 2012
LOWER MUSTANG, YOGA TREK
“Thank you for a very good trip, it was really great! Many thanks to Nadia and our Nepali guide Lama Babu. They are the best guides ever. I can say that I want come here again and again. Om Namo Shivaya!
The travel itinerary was perfect. We had a lot of attention from our guides. It was pleasurable trip for me! And surprise – there was no untoward incident even though we travelled on such a difficult route!”- Natasha, Moscow
“Many thanks to our guides and Explore Himalaya Company for showing a high level of professionalism, for their support and friendly service!”- Elmira, Kazan
“Very enriching experience! The trip has left a lasting impression! Thank you!”- Igor, Riga
“Thank you for an excellent and well organized trip! The experience was memorable and heartwarming!” - Anna, St.Petersburg
“I had dreamt about this trip my whole life. My dream was realized during these 15 days. This was one of the most important events in my life! Thank you!” Elena, St.Petersburg
“Incredible route! Mountains, monasteries, very friendly local people!Everything ran smoothly! Perfect organization! Thank you for your professional support!”- Svetlana, St.Petersburg
“My husband and I had a satisfactory trip! Thank you for organizing it so excellently!”- Tatiana and Vlad, Moscow
“Thank you for organizing our trip in a smooth manner. I am thankful to Nadia and Lama Babu, who provided us with professional and friendly support! Elena, St.Petersburg
“Next time I’ll travel to Nepal only with Explore Himalaya!”- Elena, Krasnodar
Russian group, 20 participants
Group spiritual leader – Ilia Beliaev
Russian guide – Nadia Neupokoeva
Nepali guide – Lama Babu
Country: Russia
Area: Lower Mustang, Yoga Trek
Date: March, 2012
EVEREST BASE CAMP
“The meeting and handling was very good. Tour & trek guides and support staff were excellent. The hotels were also very good. ”
Name: Brian Johnson
Country: UK
Area: Everest Base Camp
Date: March, 2012
SAMARI & SELE TREK
“The guide and support staff were all nice and helpful.The transportation was good and safe. The furniture in Nuwakot could be better.”
Name: Annette, Peter & Rasmus
Country: Denmark
Area: Samari & Sele Trek
Date: February, 2012
MANASLU TREK
“Excellent, everything went according to plan. The guide and support staff were very professional, friendly, knowledgeable and very helpful.”
Name: Ole Andersen & Ingrid Sorensen
Country: Denmark
Area: Manaslu Trek
Date: February- March, 2012
TIBET / LHASA EBC OVERLAND TOUR
“Kalsung, my guide was the best there could have been. She is a walking encyclopedia of knowledge on Tibet and was always very professional and helpful at all times. The driver was also very professional and when the vehicle broke down once he did a great job repairing it. Overall, I was very pleased with the trip. Will recommend to everyone.”
Name: Brian Thomas
Country: New Zealand
Area: Tibet/ Lhasa - EBC Overland Tour
Date: November, 2011
MAKALU BASE CAMP TREK
“The trek was beautiful but very had. Tour guide & staff were very professional, helpful and very friendly. We had a great cook (Meg Bahadur) and kitchen team. Meals were healthy and varied a lot. Camping sites were very good and chosen carefully. Camping equipments (tents etc) were excellent. The overland transfers were very good and the people were very helpful . The last four days in the Arun Valley (Balung, Phukuwa & Bamling) were difficult as the trail was quite old. But after we crossed the river, we picked up a better trail and everybody was happy again!
We would like to stress that Explore Himalaya is a very professional and well equipped organization. Along the way we met two other groups. They had to return before reaching Makalu, because of bad equipments (leaky tents) and badly equipped porters. With Explore Himalaya everything was excellent and because of them we were able to obtain our goal. Dhanyabaad!!”
Name: John Paul Van Der Woerd & company
Country: Netherlands
Area: Makalu Base Camp Trek
Trip Date: : November, 2011
Gokyo - EBC Trek
“Meg,Lama & Soros really made us feel like part of a family. They got us everything we needed and really helped us on our trek. We enjoyed every minute with them. The meals during the trek were basic but acceptable. It was nice to stay in lodges that had a private bathroom.Most of the lodge owners and staff were friendly and helpful. The itinerary was great- very flexible and totally dependant on what our group wanted orneeded to do.”
Name: Melissa & Jonathan Chiotis Tamez
Country: USA
Area: Gokyo – EBC Trek/ Everest Region
Trip Date: : November, 2011
Gokyo - EBC Trek
“I got to know about your internet via internet. The guides and support staff were awesome. Our trek guide Lama was fun, knowledgeable, safe and supportive. Meg & Santos were great too. I couldn’t have done the trek without these guys!!The meals were good..definitely better than expected.Lodges were excellent with wonderful service. It was great to be welcomed to a lodge after a long day of trekking. Eco Resort(Kathmandu) was great.Usually quiet which is nice.The transportation was reliable. We had an excellent trek with the best guide ever!”
Name: Suzy Lewis
Country: USA
Area: Gokyo – EBC Trek/ Everest Region
Trip Date: : November, 2011
Gokyo - EBC Trek
“The meeting & handling was very good. Samundra was conscientious and ensured that we understood all details. Was always on time for meet & greet.Kumari answered our questions quickly & in good detail. Our guides were excellent. Da, Dendi & Karma were exceptional throughout the whole trek. They were very friendly, informative and made sure we were well looked after. Meals were ok considering the location. No one got sick, so quality was ok. The service at
each lodge was good. All staff were friendly and helpful. All transportation was excellent and always on time. Please provide a better choice of hotel in Kathmandu so people can choose better ones if they want. For full lodge trek, I would put aside 1000-1500NRs for personal expenses per day (the odd drink, hot shower, tissues etc).”
Name: Doug Ferris
Country: Australia
Area: Gokyo – EBC Trek/ Everest Region
Trip Date: : October, 2011
ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP TREK & CHITWAN JUNGLE SAFARI /ANNAPURNA REGION & CHITWAN
“We got to know about your company from the internet. After arriving in Kathmandu, we were met at the airport and the handling and organization of the holiday was excellent. The guide and porter did an excellent job. They were very knowledgeable and polite. All meals were good. Except at Tadapani, everywhere else the accommodation was good. Our itinerary was very well planned and flexible where required. We enjoyed our holiday and would not hesitate to use Explore Himalaya again.”
Name: Steven Nutt
Country: New Zealand
Area: Annapurna Base Camp Trek & Chitwan Jungle Safari/ Annapurna Region & Chitwan
Trip Date: : October, 2011
CHITWAN JUNGLE SAFARI / CHITWAN
“I wanted to say "thank you" for arranging our excursion. All details were meticulously arranged by you and we felt very comfortable and quite enjoyed our "safari" vacation! Thanks again for everything. I will recommend your services for anyone that may be looking for an adventure in Nepal! Thanks again!”
Name: Jeanne E. Praetsch
Country: USA
Area: Chitwan Jungle Safari / Chitwan
Trip Date: : October, 2011
CHITWAN JUNGLE SAFARI / CHITWAN
“Our Chitwan trip was a wonderful adventure! We had a great time. Thanks Samundra for all your help with our other needs as well---rides--hotels---etc. We'll be sure to recommend "Explore Himalaya" to all our friends coming to Nepal.”
Name: Rhonda Martin
Country: USA
Area: Chitwan Jungle Safari / Chitwan
Trip Date: : October, 2011
EVEREST BASE CAMP TREK/ EVEREST REGION
“The staff were very informative and punctual and explained what was happening. They were supportive and well informed. Service within lodges were excellent. Gopal, Shenka, Bharat and Saros – excellent service by all 4 guides! Sumandra was an excellent tour oprator and he deserved a great thank you!”
Name: Shawn Levie, Jason Laioler, Stephen McFarlane, Michelle McDonald
Country: Australia
Area: Everest Base Camp Trek/ Everest Region
Trip Date: : October, 2011
EVEREST BASE CAMP TREK/ EVEREST REGION
“Our guides provided fantastic service. Gopal, as the leader was fantastic – very patient, courteous, obliging, organized and managed staff & trekkers well. His support guides were also excellent but needed appropriate clothing and footwear. Our itinerary was great. The trek was fabulous. Flexibility good. Appreciated efforts in getting out of “fogged in” Lukla. Explore Himalaya’s staff was very obliging.”
Name: Creighton Donahue
Country:Australia
Area: Everest Base Camp Trek/ Everest Region
Trip Date: : October, 2011
EVEREST BASE CAMP TREK/ EVEREST REGION
“The meeting & handling was good. Kisan was polite & helpful. Gopal & the other guides were excellent, knowledgeable and helped us all through the trek.”
Name: Neil Scott
Country:UK
Area: Everest Base Camp Trek/ Everest Region
Trip Date: : October, 2011
EVEREST HELI TREK/ EVEREST REGION
“The meeting & handling was excellent. We had Yalamber & Prabhakar with us at every step. The guides were excellent. The driver was very professional & experienced. The meals and services at lodges during the trek were very good. We had very warm welcome at the lodges. Though there was a problem with heating at Kongde, the service was excellent. Overall it was fantastic and we will be back!!”
Name: Darren Scott
Country: Singapore
Area: Everest Heli Trek/ Everest Region
Trip Date: : October, 2011
UPPER MUSTANG TREK
“We were so pleased with our trek through Upper Mustang - thank you!”
Name: Meghan Ward
Country: Canada
Area: Upper Mustang Trek
Trip Date: : October, 2011
MT.KAILASH, TIBET
“Greetings! Thank you very much for a great journey to Kailash. It was spiritually a very powerful trip for me.”
Name: Dmytro Bulkavo
Country: Russia
Area: Mt. Kailash, Tibet
Trip Date: : October, 2011
SAMARI - CHITWAN - KATHMANDU TOUR
“The meeting and handling was very good. The tour guide and the support staff used were very good. The meals provided during the tour and in the hotels were very good. The hotel that we stayed in Kathmandu was “Hotel Marshyangdi”, which was very good, and in Samari, the tents were very fine but I suggest it would have been much better if a tent roof was provided to give shade. The itinerary was also very well designed.”
Name: Mogens Engelund
Country: Denmark
Area: Samari, Chitwan and Kathmandu
Trip Date: October, 2011
SAMARI - CHITWAN - KATHMANDU TOUR
“The tour guide assigned to us was good. The camping service provided in Samari was OK and so were the hotel and transportation used.”
Name: Peter Holm
Country: Denmark
Area: Samari, Chitwan and Kathmandu
Trip Date: 12th -23rd October, 2011
SAMARI - CHITWAN - KATHMANDU TOUR
“The meeting and handling went very well. The meals during the tour and at the hotel were very well arranged. The tents used during the camping were well maintained. The hotel that we stayed in Kathmandu was nice. Bus used for the transportation was in good condition. The tour itinerary was very well designed because of which all my expectations were fulfilled.”
Name: Ase Helms
Country: Denmark
Area: Samari, Chitwan and Kathmandu
Trip Date: 12th -23rd October, 2011
SAMARI - CHITWAN - KATHMANDU TOUR
“The meeting and handling was very good. The tour guide assigned to us during the tour was very helpful. The camping services provided in Samari were Excellent.! The hotel that we stayed in Kathmandu was very good and well placed. Transportation used was very good for the Nepali roads.”
Name: Niels Erik Larsen
Country: Denmark
Area: Samari, Chitwan and Kathmandu
Trip Date: 12th -23rd October, 2011
SAMARI - CHITWAN - KATHMANDU TOUR
The meeting and handling was very good. The staff was kindly and competent.The tour guide & support assigned to us were all very, ver good. They did whatever they could to make our stay pleasan .The meals were ok. Gopal is doing a good job! Transportation was also very good as we had very competent drivers.
Name: Helen Bohn
Country: Denmark
Area: Samari- Chitwan- Kathmandu
Date: 12th – 23rd October, 2011
BEIJING LHASA KATHMANDU OVERLAND
I am not the type of person that would usually take a trip from Beijing to Kathmandu by land. I had no idea what international travel was like or how difficult it can be gaining entry into Tibet. In fact I still don’t because Explore Himalaya made it easy for me. My Chinese tour guide Andy Chen successfully got me a soft sleeper unit on the train. I was the only non-Chinese person to get one and it made a huge difference from what I saw. The train ride was absolutely beautiful and it is definitely worth doing once it’s also very long and I am not sure I would want to do it again but I am very glad I did it this time.
Name: Byron King
Country: USA
Area: Tibet / Beijing-Lhasa-KTM
Date: 24th August- 11th Sept, 2011
Read more on the Tibet tour in our blog
TIBET/ EVEREST TREK - NORTH COL AND ADVANCE BASE CAMP
“Hi All, I just wanted to follow up and say thank you to all who helped with our wonderful trip. It is a life event that Carol and I am glad we had the opportunity to partake in.”
Name: Bob Rudolph and Carol Rudolph
Country: USA
Area: Tibet/ Everest Trek - North Col and Advance Base Camp
Date: 24th April-16th May
EVEREST TREK
"Kudos to Explore Himalaya! You have made this trek a memory for a lifetime for us. We will never forget any moment of this trek. We promise to come back to us whenever we go on any trek in future as we do not want to look for any other travel companies in Nepal simply because they will not be anyway close to you with regards to efficiency. To handle a group of young lads from India that too 9 in number was some task...but that is what we thought. For you it was a job well done. Guys, The Final Dinner with Mr. Navin, Mr. Prabhakar and Mr. Samundra spoke a lot about the relation that we will be sharing after this trek. It was a pleasure to trek under your itinerary and the support staff that you have simply rocksss! All in all, its a start of a wonderful relation all 9 of us will share with Explore Himalaya.”
Name: Mahek Kamdar & friends
Country: India
Area: Everest / EBC Trek
Date: May, 2011
ANNAPURNA CIRCUIT TREK
“Everything was very well organized and were well informed about meeting points and who we were to get lifts with. Dhan Kumar Rana was a fantastic guide! We had so much fun with him and he took us to places we wouldn’t have visited if we had trekked alone. Our porter was also great, friendly and did a brilliant job of carrying our bag. We were amazed at the variety of meals available each day. All the lodges were comfortable and very welcoming. Even though it was off-season , the lodges still provided the best food possible and created a welcoming atmosphere. Our jeep ride to Besisahar was a great start to the trip. The two flights from Jomsom to Kathmandu were amazing and a great finish to the trip. Our itinerary was great. Not too much walking each day, so it allowed us time to explore each village at night. The trek was absolutely amazing, we loved every minute and wouldn’t change a thing!”
Name: Clare Russell - Williams & Simon Guy
Country: Australia
Area: Annapurna / Annapurna Circuit Trek
Date: May - June, 2011
View Trip Report & Photos in the Blog
TIBET TOUR
"The trip was so good and the agent in Nepal very efficient. We had a very good driver and guide for our overland tour in Tibet. Everything was well arranged and we saw so many beautiful places!"
Name: Isabella Cardona & Alessandra Rossi
Country : Italy
Area: Tibet
Date: 26th May- 4th June, 2011
ANNAPURNA TREK
Group: Bolton Hospice Charity Group, UK
Area: Annapurna / Ghorepani - Poon Hill Trek
Date: April 2011
“The meeting and handling was excellent and so were the guides and support staff. I would have liked another few days!” Caroline Biggs
“It has been an amazing trip – Nepal is beautiful and all of the tour guides were excellent and made the trip really enjoyable. Kumari, Maya & Chunu were all really supportive and helpful. They were wonderful!” Dawn Leonard
“The guide and support staff were all very good, knowledgeable & caring. Hotel in Kathmandu was of good standard and service in lodges during the trek was perfectly acceptable. Keep up the high standards of customer service!” John Daly
“The meeting & handling went fine..luggage arrived with us and transfer vans were there. The guides and support staff did everything to make the trip run ok. The sherpas were excellent!” Lynn Abbey
“The meeting & handling went smoothly. The guides and support staff were excellent!” Stephen Owen
“The guides and support staff were excellent! I would recommend an explanation to the group of the day’s trekking each morning.” Victoria Marsh
“Guides and porters were excellent and made the trip very enjoyable. The meals during the trek were mostly good except when western style food was served. Preferred Nepalese food to western! Alex Halligan
“The guides were excellent and transportation was very good. Strongly recommend the trip...”Graham Hill
EVEREST GOKYO TREK
"Thanks to Lambabu and his excellent professionalism, we have completed our trekking trip as per the plan. We would like to express our sincere gratitude for choosing Lambabu as our guide.
Lambabu has been the best guide we could ever dream of having – his organizational skills and knowledge of the region were beyond reproach. He was always polite, honest, and so pleasant. We really enjoyed his company, as well as the two crews – who were also as pleasant and helpful as Lambabu. Lambabu chose the best porters/assistants as we could imagine of having, and the way he dealt with them were also very nice and we really liked it. It is also worth noting that he paid attention to our health throughout the trek, and despite the fact that two of us got mild altitude sickness, with his advice and timely medication, we all managed to trek in good health and spirits. Lambabu was also attentive to our demands – such as the need for decent toilets and accomodation. We are sure that it was not always easy.
All in all, we are all very happy about the trekking trip we had – it was once in a life-time experience for sure. Thank you so much for organizing this trip for us!
We hope to go for another trekking trip in future with your company, and hopefully once again with Lambabu and his crews."
Name: Mariko & Yukako
Country: Japan
Area: Gokyo - EBC - Kala Patthar
Date: March, 2011
NEPAL CULTURAL TOUR
"The meeting and handling was very good and efficient. The hotels were all very good and the transportation was fine. Samir was very helpful and friendly."
Name: Jacob Bier
Country: Denmark
Area: Kathmandu - Nagarkot - Pokhara
Date: March, 2011
ISLAND PEAK CLIMBING
"I got to know about your company through Google. The airport meeting and handling was very good. All the tour & trek guides and support staff were very friendly and professional. Meals during the trek were good and always enough! The transportation was very good."
Name: Andreas Walter
Country: Germany
Area: Everest / Everest Base Camp - Island Peak
Date: December, 2010
ISLAND PEAK CLIMBING
"I got to know about your company while browsing the internet. The meeting and handling was great. The guides and support staff were excellent. Meals and services during the trek and in hotels were great. Keep shining!"
Name: Wasfia Nazreen
Country: Bangladesh
Area: Everest Region / Island Peak
Date: November - December, 2010
GOKYO KALA PATTHAR EVEREST TREK
"We got to know about your company while browsing the internet and through the Lonely Planet Guide. The meeting and handling was excellent. All the staff were very helpful. Our guide Lamababu was exceptional, very experienced, friendly and professional. Our Porter Mangal was also very friendly and helpful. Meals and tea houses were all better then expected. Camping service was also very good. The lodges were all very nice , particularly on the Gokyo side. Itinerary was good, having enough flexibility to accommodate illness and to suit individual needs. Keep up the good work!"
Name: Jennifer Cox
Country: England
Area: Everst - Gokyo, Kala Patthar, EBC
Date: November - December, 2010
View pictures from the Trek
ANNAPURNA TREKKING
"The meeting and handling was very good. The guides and support staff were also very good and friendly. Malla Hotel & Fishtail Lodge were nice and clean."
Name: Helge & Bente Christensen
Country: Denmark
Area: Annapurna - Kagbeni Gap Trek
Date: November - December, 2010
ROYAL TREK
"The meeting and handling was well organized. The guides and support staff were all friendly. Meals during the trek were plentiful and delicious, nice variety. The hotels were clean and were situated at very good locations. The transportation was fairly comfortable."
Name: Robert Dacho – International Canadian School Group
Country: Hong Kong
Area: Annapurna - Royal Trek
Date: November, 2010
MERA PEAK CLIMBING
"There was excellent preparation before the trek. Samundra went over and beyond what we expected from him, and we really appreciate his excellent service. During the trek, the service was excellent. Food was very good. We appreciated that the cook tried to vary the menu for us, but we would have liked more traditional meals. Transport was great and it was fantastic to be accompanied by people from your staff. International Guesthouse is to be recommended. We also recommend the itinerary that we did, Phaplu- mera – Lukla. Our only suggestion is to add an extra day while trekking from Khare to High Camp, as there is too much of an increase in altitude. Otherwise every other day was of reasonable length."
Name: Lou Lamontague & Friends
Country: Canada
Area: Everest/Mera Peak
Date: November, 2010
EVEREST TREKKING
"Yalamber was fantastic. Our trek & Tour guides and support staff were all very good. We very much appreciate your efforts in getting us out of Lukla on an early flight. Meals during the trek were excellent, considering the remoteness. Dingboche was fantastic. We suggest you to encourage trekkers to take an extra day to visit. We also suggest you use Family Hotel there - very nice."
Name: Ye’elah Berman
Country: Australia
Area: Everest
Date: November, 2010
EVEREST BASE CAMP TREK
"The meeting and handling was brilliant. The service of supporting staff was 5 star.The transportation was perfect and our itinerary was informative. Thank you to everyone who helped after I got rescued. I was treated like a King!"
Name: Lee Haslam
Country: UK
Area: EBC Trek – Chitwan Tour
Date: November, 2010
EVEREST TREK
"Bharat our trek guide, is an exceptionally nice individual and very supportive, kind and experienced. The porters were also brilliant. During the trek, meals were generally good. Hotel Marshyangdi in Kathmandu had great service. Overall we had an amazing experience.We highly recommend this to anyone else in UK seeking a similar experience."
Name: Chris Wilborne & David Hay
Country: UK
Area: EBC Trek – Chitwan Tour
Date: November, 2010
ANNAPURNA POON HILL TREK & CHITWAN TOUR
"Very professional, clear instructions & on time - we were all very satisfied with the entire crew and had a wonderful time. Service was excellent everywhere and the quality of food varied. We had good drivers managing very difficult roads. Thanks for a wonderful experience in Nepal!"
Name: Qvist
Country: Denmark
Area: Annapurna / Chitwan
Date: November, 2010
LANGTANG TREK
"The meeting and handling was nice. Our trek guide Lamababu took very good care of us and our children's needs. Among the meals we liked Dal Bhaat best. We would like to suggest that all tourism agencies should work together to manage the thrash in the mountains."
Name: Jannih Worm
Country: Denmark
Area: Langtang
Date: October, 2010
DHAULAGIRI CIRCUIT TREK
"We got to hear about your company from Google. Samundra was especially nice and patient with us. We were very sleep deprived upon arrival in Kathmandu from the US and he took his time explaining our schedule to us. The trek was awesome. Bhim and the porters we were very nice. We felt like we were in good hands. It is nice to hear they work together as a team for many treks. They are a good group. Meals during the trek were delicious and copious. The cook did a good job of keeping us fed. Camping service was good. We slept comfortably and were warm in the snow. The tent was spacious and comfortable. The hotels were good and always clean. The itinerary was nice, in that we got to see and experience many different types of climate during the trek, i.e., rainforests to mountain passes to villages."
Name: Jennifer & Alan Ganter
Country: USA
Area: Dhaulagiri Circuit
Date: October, 2010
ANNAPURNA JOMSOM MUKTINATH TREK
"The trek guide was very experienced and knowledgeable. The hotels we stayed in were strategically located. The hotel’s staff were all friendly and helpful. Generally we are satisfied. Explore Himalaya’s staff were all responsible and friendly. Good!"
Name: Tan Hui Hui & Tan Kam Soon
Country: Malaysia
Area: Jomsom – Muktinath
Date: October, 2010
ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP TREK
"We came to know about your company through articles on books and magazines. Once we reached Nepal, the airport pickup was good. Our itinerary was flexible - it suited our needs. The service at the lodges during the entire trek was good. Our porter Dan Bahadur was excellent and we would recommend him again."
Name: Bruce & Roanna Waldrol
Country: Australia
Area: Annapurna
Date: October, 2010
EVEREST BASE CAMP TREK
"It was nice to be met at the airport and taken to our hotel, and have arrangements confirmed and in place prior to our trek. Also, it was good to meet our guide before hand, on that morning. Our guide Maule was a really nice guy and I cannot speak highly enough of his help and assistance he provided both during my initial sickness and during the trek itself. My porter was a great help, as was the other one when he helped me on occasions. The meals during the trek were excellent, bearing in mind Maule had suggested I keep to plain foods- to assist with my previous experiences and I felt this worked well, as I did not experience any further associated problems. I felt the staff did their best to provide good service- even the higher in altitude we went- and I must say, were extremely friendly and courteous."
Name: Murray Denholm
Country: New Zealand
Area: Everest
Date: October, 2010
LANGTANG TREK
"We came to know about your company through the internet. Being collected from the airport made things easy. Briefing at the hotel was very detailed and efficient. Our guide, Sanu , was very polite and professional and had good knowledge of the areas travelled. Meals on the trek were incredible and varied. The cook/chef was simply outstanding. Breakfasts at hotel in Kathmandu were very good. During the trek, we camped in tents. Every day the tent was set up for us, cleaned out and sleeping mats put in place.Dining tent was also supplied for meals. Nice detail having candle lit dinners! We stayed in one mountain hotel during pouring rain and Sanu organized it very easily. Hotel was clean and basic. Bus transport was good. Drivers wee sensible in heavy traffic and there were no problems. Our itinerary was well planned. Everything ran on time and was easy to follow. Suggestion - maybe a name tag for clients and staff so they can get to know each others names more quickly."
Name: Stephen Allridge & Catherine Duchock
Country: Australia
Area: Helambu / Gosainkunda Trek
Date: October, 2010
EVEREST TREKKING
"I got to know about your company through the internet. The service was good and without problems. Kishan was very helpful and tended to all my requests and needs. Som, our trek guide, was excellent. Did his best possible and the result was excellent service."
Name: Erez Pyetan
Country: Israel
Area: Everest Base Camp Trek & Muktinath Trek
Date: October, 2010
ANNAPURNA TREK
"The meeting and handling was excellent. The guides and staff were very skilled, excellent and informative. Nice persons! It would be better if there was cleaner laundry at homestays."
Name: Anne Mette Lundorff & Lars Brejnbjerg
Country: Denmark
Area: Annapurna & Nuwakot / Ghandruk Trek
Date: October, 2010
EVEREST BASE CAMP TREK
"Thank you very much for the great support during our trek and more importantly your help after our return to Kathmandu. We had a great guide, Tiger (Bagbir), and porter. They both were very supportive during the entire trek. Tiger was very aware of our condition and health and made sure we stayed within our comfort zone. Your support staff in Kathmandu was great, what else can I say? Although we had some communication issues (mostly on my part), Kisan was always there to
offer support. Thanks again!!!!!!"
Name: Mark & Daniel
Country: USA
Area: Everest
Date: October 2010
TIBET OVERLAND TOUR
"The airport and hotel transfers were excellent, as was our itinerary. The our guide in Tibet was excellent in the monasteries and towns. The driver and the condition of the vehicle was excellent."
Name: Vinni Smed
Country: Denmark
Area: Lhasa to Kathmandu Overland Tour
Date: October, 2010
"The meeting and handling was well organized. The staff was very professional and had good knowledge of the area."
Name: Rachel Erlich
Country: Israel
Area: Everest / EBC Trek
Date: September, 2010
"The service at the hotel was good. The driver as well as the vehicle assigned were good."
Name: Dave Shoesmith
Country: Canada
Area: Tibet / Overland Tour
Date: September, 2010
CULTURAL TOUR NEPAL
"The meeting and handling was good. Trek & tour guides as well as the support staff were quite good. At Sarangkot the view was excellent but the hotel could have been better."
Name: Ulrik Lindon Sorensen
Country: Denmark
Area: Pokhara-Sarangkot Trek
Date: September 2010
ANNAPURNA TREKKING
"The meeting and handling was excellent. Our guide was fantastic, the best. The services at the lodges as well as meals during the trek were very good. The service of the support staff was excellent."
Name: Alf Mol Christensen
Country: Denmark
Area: Annapurna / Ghandruk Trek
Date: September 2010
LANGTANG TREK
“All went really well. Explore Himalaya's staff listened to what we wanted from our trek and discussed what they could offer. Compared to what we are used to, the services provided by the company, from the Finnish point of view felt like luxury. During our trip all went well and everything worked. Absolutely nothing to complain of!”
Name: Pekka Rossi & Ossi Kaijanen
Country: Finland
Area: Langtang
Date: September 2010
MUSTANG TREK
“Trekking in Mustang from Jomsom to Lo Manthang and back was exceptional. We stayed at Fishtail Lodge in Pokhara .It was very good. We can only recommend a stay there. Likewise for Soaltee in Kathmandu. We had flights to Pokara and Jomsom and this is really to be recommended to save time and for flexibility. During the trek meals were well prepared. We had not a single problem with Lhakpa’s (cook) service. Pasang our trek guide is highly recommended. He takes care of everything and has a great part on the success of the trek. His young team was just fantastic. We look forward to do another trek with this team.”
Name: Patrick & Marie Fauchere
Country: Switzerland
Area: Mustang
Date: August 2010
Read the interview and the Mustang Trek pictures in our blog
TIBET TRAIN TOUR
“Namaste Kumari and Kisan!
I would like to say thank you for all of the time and effort that you gave to make our recent trip such a wonderful adventure. Gina Lee and I were thrilled with how smoothly everything went. We saw and learned much, and we marveled at the natural beauty of the places we visited. Thanks again and best wishes.”
Name: Andrew K. Sandvik
Country: USA
Area: Beijing to Kathmandu via Lhasa by Train and Jeep
Date: July 2010
TIBET OVERLAND TOUR
“It was a Great Trip! I had a good tour guide and the itinerary was excellent. The overland drive was comfortable as the vehicle’s condition as well as the driver was excellent.”
Name: Rie Vinggard
Country: Denmark
Area: Tibet / Rongbuk Tour
Date: July 2010
EVEREST BASE CAMP TREK
"Our guide was exceptional. His knowledge of the region, the people and their culture was excellent. And our porter was always very helpful and cheerful. We also felt very safe with Phul, our guide, as his knowledge of AMS was very good. Although very basic, our meals and accommodation, during the trek were fine. The service was always friendly and accommodating. The transportation was good and our itinerary excellent."
".. with Pumo Ri behind us and Mt. Everest in front, Roy proposed! We’re the happiest couple in the Himalayas, we’re engaged and can’t stop grinning!"
Name: Karen & Roy
Country: UK
Area: Everest Base Camp / EBC Trek
Date: June 2010
Read the amazing story of the couple's engagement in the Himalayas with pictures in our blog
TIBET TOUR
"We had a wonderful journey through the Himalayas.Our trip was to fly from Kathmandu to Lhasa and then journey overland in a 4×4 back to Kathmandu. The truth is that the organization was perfect at all times. We were picked up from the airport in Kathmandu and taken to the recommended hotel, Nirvana Garden, conveniently located in Thamel and well equipped, with a superior breakfast and very good service.Your agent in Tibet was very good. They took very good care of us. Our guide Khalsa, was very attentive and was very professional at all times. She never hurried us and give us enough time to explore the sites we visited. Her explanations on all the monasteries and stupas we visited, were very good
JUST WANTED TO CONGRATULATE EXPLORE HIMALAYA AGENCY FOR YOUR PROFESSIONALISM."
Name: Ismael and Paola
Country: Barcelona, Spain
Area: Tibet Overland Tour
Date: June 2010
Read the spanish version of the testimonial and pictures of the trips in our blog
TIBET TOUR
"My trip to the 'roof of the world' was a great adventure - right from the mysterious Potala Palace in Lhasa to the Everest Base Camp. Some of the hotels were so-so, but that was made quite clear from the start. The guide and the driver cannot be recommended enough. They did their best to make my travel as interesting and joyful as possible. All went well – all deals kept! I will recommend the trip to all my friends back home."
Name: Jens Erik Rasmussen
Country: Denmark
Area: Tibet / Rongbuk Tour
Date: June 2010
TIBET TOUR
"The meeting and handling was quite satisfactory. The guide for city tour was quite nice and competent. I would suggest a choice to go down to Tingri if one feels uncomfortable to stay at Rongbuk."
Name: Jurgensen
Country: Denmark
Area: Tibet / Rongbuk Tour
Date: May, 2010
ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP TREK
"I came to know about your company through the internet and Lonely Planet. The services of the guides and supporting staff was excellent. They were always helpful, friendly, flexible and punctual. Camping service during the trek was very good. We had a positive experience."
Name: Roar Skalin
Country: Norway
Area: Annapurna / ABC Trek
Date: May, 2010
EVEREST BASE CAMP TREK
"Our trek guide (Maule Tamang) was very informative and knowledgeable of the area and rather amusing company. The services in lodges during the trek were better than expected - very clean (except some toilets), friendly & hospitable staff with very good English. The meals during the trek were amazing. Good 'dal-bhat' even right at the top! Lukla airport landing was very memorable. Our itinerary was very good and well planned, but allow extra time in Kala Patthar and perhaps a rest day in higher altitude. Very happy with the selection of hotel in Kathmandu- good location, clean and peaceful."
Name: Soliel McKinly
Country: Australia
Area: Everest / EBC Trek
Date: May, 2010
EVEREST BASE CAMP TREK
"The meeting and handling was super. Maule our trek guide is a good guy. He knows a lot about the area and he is very friendly. Services at lodges during the trek was perfect."
Name: Mikkel & BjØrn Thygeso
Country: Denmark
Area: Everest / Everest Base Camp Trek
Date: May, 2010
ANNAPURNA CIRCUIT TREK
"The support staff were very helpful. Sudham and Lakpa were by far the best guide and porter we have come across on the trek. They really made my trek something to remember."
Name: Fage Bryan
Country: Ireland
Area: Annapurna / Annapurna Circuit Trek
Date: May, 2010
EVEREST BASE CAMP TREK
"The Nepalese people are extremely friendly and welcoming. Our trek guide and support staff were great. The hotels and lodges that we stayed in were quite hospitable. Yak & yeti was awesome. Nice that they had boxed breakfast for us the day we left to go trekking. Also thank you for putting us in the upgraded rooms on our return. Transportation was great - on time and waiting for us at pick up and drop off points! We shared good communication with Natang (trek guide) and the sherpas as well as with Explore Himalaya staff."
Name: Tina Pauley
Country: USA
Area: Everest / EBC Trek
Date: April, 2010
ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP TREK
"Overall we have thoroughly enjoyed our stay and experience with Explore Himalaya. Very friendly staff. Samundra was very attentive and helpful. The trek was outstanding We felt well looked after and had fun and laughter. Nawang and Rinzin were so great. The food in Nepal has been very good. We have had some very tasty meals. The lodges we stayed in were quite good. It has been interesting to see how meals are prepared and how family life works. The country and views have been incredible.
Thank you to everyone at Explore Himalaya for a fabulous holiday and experience!! Jonathon and I had an amazing time and part of that is because you had everything well organised for us, a superb travel itinerary and most of all very friendly staff. Thanks again. We'll be contacting you again when we decide to trek Everest Base Camp."
Name: Lorna White & Jonathan Cook
Country: Canada & UK
Area: Annapurna / Annapurna Base Camp Trek
Date: April, 2010
TIBET TOUR
"Your company provides a high degree of expertise and service. Your staff are very reliable and service-minded and your Tibetan agent match your level well. We will recommend your company and your Tibetan agent to friends and business associates!"
Name: Dr. J.P.Ulhoei
Country: Denmark
Area: Tibet - Rongbuk Tour
Date: April, 2010
EVEREST TREKKING
"The meeting and handling went perfectly. Our guide and sherpas were excellent. During the trek, the meals as well as the lodges we stayed in were fine. In Kathmandu we were accommodated the hotels we stayed in were quite good."
Name: Juan Carlos Gonzalez
Country: Denmark
Area: Everest
Date: April, 2010
ANNAPURNA CIRCUIT TREK
"We were quite impressed with the meeting & handling. Very professional! The trek was very good. Our guide and porter (Ang Kitar & Gopal) were very gentle, good spirited and very helpful. They will provide good support during difficult treks! The camping service was variable but as expected. Our guide was excellent in providing the best possible service from lodges. We knew the standards are limited on such a trek, but they were better than expected. It seems as if our guide picked the best available accommodation. Good support on tickets too. Very good handling from our guide when we came a day earlier to Pokhara from Jomsom, when flights were full.
This is probably for the Nepalese Tourism Ministry. We would like to tell them that its important that trails are maintained. But building roads on the Annapurna circuit would discourage trekkers. No trekker will like to walk on the road with cars!!"
Name: Tommy & Ingeborg Egebjerg
Country: Denmark
Area: Annapurna
Date: March, 2010
TIBET TRAIN TOUR
"The airport and hotel transfer was excellent. Our tour guide was excellent. We had a very good driver, but we would like suggest not to use a bus in Tibet."
Name: Peter Glinvad
Country: Denmark
Area: Beijing - Lhasa-Kathmandu
Date: March, 2010
BADEN POWELL PEAK CLIMBING (SCOUT PEAK)
"The meeting and handling was excellent. Everything worked! Good tents and facilities (dining & toilet tents). For young mountaineers I suggest an extra day/camp between Kyangjin Gompa and High Camp, some where around 4,400m."
Name: Jussi Nummelin
Country: Finland
Area: Langtang / Baden Powell Peak
Date: March, 2010
ANNAPURNA TREKKING
"We got to know about Explore Himalaya while browsing the travel sites on the internet. We had a very nice welcome with floral garland and a nice car. Our trek was excellent, well set-up, good acclimatization programme. Guide and porter were both exceptional - top marks to both! Quality of food & hotels was good, surpassed our expectations. Food was always well prepared and hygienic (supervised by guide always).Good service in lodges, all made an extra special effort to provide good service which was nice to know. Our itinerary was very good and excellent, never too much or too little. We had plenty of time to acclimatize. So we always felt good and safe.
Overall we had an amazing time, made by your exceptional staff who looked after us all the way."
Name: Garry Enikki
Country: UK
Area: Annapurna
Date: March, 2010
EVEREST BASE CAMP TREKKING
"The meeting and handling was good. Mr. Kishan has been very helpful, good-natured and soft spoken. The itinerary was well planned. We would have liked the guide to give us enough information about the alternative lodges available during the trek. In Pheriche and Namche, we upgraded to different lodges and it was a much better experience."
Name: Anshul
Country: India
Area: Everest Base Camp
Date: March, 2010
EVEREST BASE CAMP TREKKING
"I got to know about your company via Google. This trip was satisfying. The meeting and handling was excellent. I am very happy with guide Bharat. The itinerary was very good, not too exerting and I enjoyed it. Great arrangement! Looking forward to make many more trips to Nepal through Explore Himalaya!"
Name: Nitin Supekar
Country: India
Area: Everest Base Camp
Date: March, 2010
EVEREST BASE CAMP TREK
"We heard about your company online. We are very happy with Explore Himalaya and its staff members. We had lost a bag and they helped us find it. All were very kind, especially Nirgaman and Bharat - they made our trip more enjoyable.
The only suggestion I would like to give is give trekkers different options about where to eat and sleep during the trek. If it is more expensive we can decide to pay the difference."
Name: Jose Orozco
Country: Mexico
Area: Everest Base Camp
Date: March, 2010
EVEREST TREKKING / NEPAL CULTURAL TOUR
"I came to know about your company online. When I reached Kathmandu, I was greeted on time and very warmly by Nirgaman. Especially arriving so late at night and being a female alone I was a bit concerned but I had nothing to worry about.. I was taken care of.
The trek went very well I felt very comfortable with Maya, my female guide. She was very friendly and took better care of me. The service at the lodges was good except maybe I would have paid more for a nicer shower. My guide in Pokhara wasn’t very good. My tour guide for Kathmandu was excellent. Nirgaman was very, very helpful to me and went out of his way to help me when I was sick. His service was outstanding. All of your staff should take after him. I enjoyed my trip very much and would use this company and recommend it again. Thank you!!"
Name: Tiffany Morey
Country: USA
Area: Everest / Pokhara
Date: March, 2010
LANGTANG TREKKING
"The meeting and handling went very fine – friendly and easy. We were very satisfied with our guide and porter. The trek was very nice and provided us with many great views and memories to look back at."
Name: Christensen & Hansen
Country: Denmark
Area: Langtang
Date: March, 2010
ANNAPURNA TREKKING
"The staff have been friendly and always came on time when they were supposed to meet us or pick up up. The service of the supporting staff was excellent. It has been nice to travel with Explore Himalaya. We are especially very satisfied with our guide on the trek Lama Babu and Prem who carried our bags. They have been really helpful and friendly to us."
Name: Kristen Helena Borg
Country: Denmark
Area: Ulleri, Ghorepani, Tadapani & Ghandruk
Date: March, 2010
CULTURAL TOURS IN NEPAL
"The tour guides and support staff were efficient, friendly, flexible and very helpful. Good service from Nirgaman! The meals were very good-adjusted to European stomachs and taste. Royal beach was excellent and relaxing, Chitwan jungle lodge had excellent service and the idea about a home stay (in Nuwakot) was charming indeed. The hotels in Kathmandu & Pokhara had very good services and facilities. The transportation was very good and worked precisely. Our itinerary worked very well. We saw what we wanted…the guides helped getting the most out of the places.
Keep going the way you do! Your agent and guides were excellent. The guides in Pokhara and in Kathmandu were absolute first class!"
Name: Kathrine Dalie & Neils Ostergaard
Country: Denmark
Area: Samari, Nuwakot, Pokhara, Tansen & Chitwan
Date: March, 2010
EVEREST BASE CAMP TREK
"We were recieved at the airport by stylish guide Nirgaman, who was very welcoming. Office staff were all very helpful and friendly. The porters were respectful & kind. Maule's (trek guide) service was above expectations. He was very caring about our health and well being.. it was a pleasure to be guided by Maule. He is an asset to your company! The meals were basic but satisfactory. The transportation was excellent and punctual and we did not have to wait. Our itinerary was well planned and flexible. We had an amazing experience, an absolutely brilliant adventure. The best thing was the walking in the beautiful scenery and nice places to stop for lunch and coffee. The porters and our guide really made the experience so good. We would use your company again and would recommend to other people."
Name: Chris Deavin & Erica Reeves
Country: UK
Area: Everest / EBC Trek
Date: March, 2010
EVEREST BASE CAMP TREK
"The meeting and handling was good. Our trek guide was very good, helpful and knowledgeable. We had a very nice trek. People around were very helpful and realistic about the trip. Happy indeed!"
Name: Anders Kiil
Country: Denmark
Area: Everest / EBC Trek
Date: February, 2010
NEPAL CULTURAL TOUR
"The meeting and handling was very good. The hotels that we stayed in at Kathmandu (Malla Hotel), Pokhara (Fishtail Lodge) and Chitwan (Chitwan Adventure Lodge) were all very good."
Name: Peter Lange
Country: Denmark
Area: Nepal Tour / Kathmandu-Chitwan-Pokhara-Tansen
Date: January, 2010
CULTURAL TOUR IN NEPAL
"The meeting and handling was excellent by Samir Shrestha. Our itinerary was as we wanted it though there were strike at the begining. The service of the supporting staff was good. We stayed in fine hotels and the meals were normally very good. We had no problem with transportation as the drivers were very good. We are very pleased!"
Name: Mr. Leif Gunnerhell
Country: Sweden
Area: Kathmandu-Nagarkot-Pokhara-Chitwan
Date: December, 2009
ISLAND PEAK CLIMBING
"We have had a good experience with Explore Himalaya and will use your service again if we visit Nepal / Tibet."
Name: Marie Schleisner & Casper Steenholdt
Country: Denmark
Area: Island Peak, Everest
Date: November, 2009
EVEREST TREKKING
"The service of the supporting staff was excellent. Great resourcefulness when met during strike and failure of electricity. Tourist bus and rickshaw ensured my safe arrival at the hotel. My trek guide was Bharat Rana. Without his skill and knowledge I would not have completed the trek. His local knowledge of flora and fauna made the trek fascinating. The food was simple and sustaining, the lodges always welcoming. Hotel Shanker at Kathmandu was very comfortable. I have nothing more to add except to say its one of the most beautiful treks I have taken!
NB: The porter Pemba Tamang showed potential. He has natural politeness, kindness and intelligence. I began to teach him to read. Can the Porters Association help? I am sure High Places and I would help."
Name: Elizabeth Ford
Country: UK
Area: Everest / Namche - Pangboche Trek
Date: October, 2009
YALA PEAK
"I have returned safely to my home in New Zealand and although immediately swept back into my Consulting to the Dairy Industry ...world ... I wanted to write to Thank you and your team for a very positive and enlightening trek to Yala Peak.
Despite my last minute change in schedule your team responded positively to organize a well run and very enjoyable trip for me. I was especially impressed by the care, consideration and leadership / climbing skills of Dayula Sherpa. Despite my lack of practical climbing experience and equipment - he rapidly organized our equipment purchases / rentals , later in the Base Camp showed me the required techniques and lead us up the mountain in the dark and through terrain challenging to me at a measured pace suited to my level of skill and fitness. Our daily treks went flawlessly - good choices of Guest houses - great relations with the owners and staff of the Guest houses / and our team of 2 porters and cook ... fine attention to my well being - meals, accommodation, health and a great companion as we walked and climbed for 9 day. With his company I felt (and was) safe even in potentially dangerous environment.
Like the rest of the team, he modified his trekking plan and even our return timing to suit my changing ideas and never complained or made a problem -
supporting my efforts and enabling me to travel efficiently and safely at all times. I strongly commend him to you as an excellent Guide and very capable personable member of your team. Should you have the need to refer future potential trekking groups to me for references for Dayula Sherpa - please do so.
I look forward to working with your team on future treks when I am able to return to Nepal - perhaps as September 2010 with my wife."
Name: Richard Eiger
Country: New Zealand
Area: Yala Peak
Date: October, 2009
A WEEK BELOW EVEREST
"This s the sixth time I have come to Nepal & trekked with you guys here. Thanks a lot!"
Name: Rex Whittle
Country: UK
Area: Everest / A Week Below Everest
Date: October, 2009
ROYAL TREK & RAFTING
"All the staff was extremely helpful and friendly. They accommodated all requests to the best of their ability. The trek was a good level of difficulty for our students. Meals have been excellent, especially on the trek. Porters were extremely polite and helpful. Service was very good. Barahi Hotel in Pokhara was very nice and in a convenient location. Royal Singi in Kathmandu was nice but location was not convenient. The itinerary was generally good."
Name: Robert Dacho, Canadian International School, Honk Kong
Country: Hong Kong
Area: Annapurna - Royal Trek & Rafting
Date: October, 2009
TIBET OVERLAND TOUR
"Great trip - fantastic sights in Tibet!"
Name: Helene Kornerup
Country: Denmark
Area: Lhasa - Kathmandu Overland Trip
Date: October, 2009
NEPAL WILDLIFE SAFARI + TIBET TOURS
"We were very pleased with the trip, primarily because the guide was very friendly and helpful. He handled the logistics quite well. He was also very knowledgeable about the area and the culture."
Name: Bent Pedersen
Country: Denmark
Area: Tibet – Bandipur & Chitwan Tour
Date: October, 2009
LANGTANG TREKKING
"It has been a very exciting tour. A very professional guide and porter and professional handling by the agency. We had no complaints. Thank you very much!"
Name: Marianne & Gregers Gregersen
Area: Langtang / Helambu
Date: October, 2009
TIBET OVERLAND TOUR
"The guide and drivers were very attentive and looked after us very well."
Name: Pamela Cooper
Country: Spain
Area: Tibet Overland Tour
Date: October, 2009
ANNAPURNA TREKKING
"We are fully satisfied with the support and service we have received. Baghman was very good, helpful and informative about the local areas we passed.he gave very good advice about trek and change of route plan according to our condition and time. We highly recommend him! The hotels were good. The porters were also very good."
Name: Kirsten & Jens Petersen
Country: Denmark
Area: Ghorepani - Poon Hill Trek
Date: October, 2009
NEPAL TREKKING + CULTURAL TOURS
"I have had a very good time. The service of the staff was excellent. Bharat, our guide, was very knowledgeable and helpful. The meals were superb and the hotels were great. We will definitely use the services of Explore Himalaya again."
Name: Mr. M. Marshall
Country: Scotland
Area: EBC Trek & Last Resort, Nagarkot, Bhaktapur
Date: October, 2009
ANNAPURNA TREKKING
"Overall very good trip… We have had a wonderful time in Nepal. The service of the staff was very good. The meals were okay, but we would perhaps have preferred to have some more Nepali style food rather than western style. The transportation was very good clean and safe."
Name: David Coombes
Country: UK
Area: Annapurna South / Ghorepani
Date: October, 2009
EVEREST BASE CAMP TREK
"The itinerary was well thought out. The porters and guide were excellent and very helpful. Our guide Baghbir was very knowledgeable, friendly and very experienced. The meals provided were wonderful. We could not have asked for more. The lodges were of a good variety and standard. Thank you for the experience of a lifetime. We really enjoyed ourselves and had a wonderful time!"
Name: Lize Rech
Country: Dubai, UAE
Area: EBC Trek / Everest
Date: October, 2009
EVEREST BASE CAMP TREK
"All in all a first class trek - all the members were very happy!"
Name: Claus Andersen
Country: Denmark
Area: EBC Trek / Everest
Date: October, 2009
NEPAL CULTURAL TOUR
"The service of the staff was excellent. The lodges in Bardia and Pokhara were excellent, and their staffs also, especially in Bardia (very, very good). Hotel Dwarika in Kathmandu is a very good hotel. Our trip in Kathmandu and Bardia has been excellent. Only Pokhara was not as good as we expected, but we had a very good time, so its sure we are going to recommend this trip to our friends!"
Name: Anastasto Domingo Sanz & Elena Madronaz Cerezo
Country: Madrid, Spain
Area: Kathmandu - Bardia - Pokhara
Date: October, 2009
TIBET TOUR
"Our guide was very helpful and took very good care of us. He helped us in all matters.So also the driver… we can recommend them for other tours."
Name: Anne & Munck
Country: Denmark
Area: Tibet - Rongbuk Tour
Date: October, 2009
3 COLS TREKKING MAKALU
"Overall thanks for the unforgettable experience. We hope to be back soon!"
Name: Wouter Stinis & Anke Reynders
Country: Belgium / Australia
Area: Makalu 3 Cols Trek
Date: September - October, 2009
NEPAL + TIBET TOURS
"Excellent tour, the whole group was very satisfied!"
Name: Vinni Smed
Country: Denmark
Area: Beijing - Lhasa - Kathmandu
Date: September - October, 2009
LHAKPA RI CLIMBING
"We had a very good experience. Everything was well planned. Our guide Namgyal Sherpa was very experienced and helpful!"
Name: Bo Belvedere Christensen
Country: Denmark
Area: Lhakpa Ri / Tibet
Date: September - October, 2009
NEPAL + TIBET TOURS
"Thanks for making our holiday to Nepal, China and Tibet and exploring the Himalaya region a success. We thank you for all the arrangements along the way and commend you on your making sure we were comfortable and that bookings were selected well by you along the route. Everything we asked for or needed was arranged and there were no hic ups. Last minute hitches were sorted out and it was good. We had a really good holiday, with only a little altitude sickness and no sickness from food, so we were happy with that. Our Guides were good, some a little difficult for us to understand their accent but we had fun with them. Thank you again, and keep up the good work."
Name: Sue & Jeff Lovett
Country: Australia
Area: Lhasa - Beijing (with Xian) Train Trip + Kathmandu - Chitwan - Pokhara
Date: October, 2009
MANASLU TREKKING
"We had a fantastic time and that the valley you recommended that we go into was brilliant. The views and the remoteness were absolutely beautiful. I got to the top of the peak you climbed before with Pasang, Jo's stomach stopped her going above 5500m. We were well cared for and the food was really good. In particular we felt that Kusang will make a really good sirdar as well as being an excellent cook."
Name: Mark Weeding
Country: UK
Area: Around Manaslu
Date: October, 2009
TSUM VALLEY TREK
"Being back for two weeks in Belgium, after another splendid Himalaya trek in Nepal. I wanted to thank you for the great job you have done, in the difficult days in the beginning of October. The Tsum trekking was great, but still we are thinking what it would have been like up there in Dolpo. After reading so many books about the Cristal mountain and his surroundings we are still hoping to get there once… I prefer May 2011 for the new Dolpo trekking."
Name: Dr. Kristof Kinget
Country: Belgium
Area: Tsum Valley
Date: October, 2009
MOUNTAIN BIKING IN BHUTAN
"I would like to thank you for everything. I had a great time biking in Bhutan. Sankten tours was excellent too and Basant too. Thanks again."
Name: Todoulos Nikos
Area: Bhutan Mountain Biking
Date: October, 2009
More testimonials
LHASA - EVEREST BASE CAMP - KATHMANDU OVERLAND TOUR
"I want to say thank you for the trip! Everything was exactly on time and I didn't have to wait. Next time when I will come to Nepal I will approach your firm. And will tell my friends about you."
Name: Anna Fiskin
Country: Israel
Area: Lhasa - EBC - KTM Overland Tour
Date: September, 2009
TIBET OVERLAND TOUR
"We came to know about your company from a friend. Our guide Tsering was an incredible resource and a fantastic guide. I would definitely recommend your company’s trip and our guide to others. This was a trip of a lifetime!"
Name: Kelly Dreyer & Jayne Higdon
Country: Missouri, USA
Area: Tibet Overland Tour
Date: September, 2009
TIBET OVERLAND TOUR
"We have enjoyed our trip! Our tour guide was excellent. The driver and the Tibetan agents were also excellent. But we didn’t like the hotel and hotel personnel in Tingri."
Name: Maria Terisa Hampe Thorn
Country: Denmark
Area: Tibet Rongbuk Tour
Date: August, 2009
LHASA - MOUNT EVEREST BASE CAMP - KATHMANDU OVERLAND TOUR
"Our tour guides and drivers in Lhasa and the rest of Tibet did an excellent job. They were friendly, knowledgeable, good humored and we had a feeling that they did their best to make it a very good trip!"
Name: Anders Jensen and Cathrine Bak
Country: Copenhagen, Denmark
Area: Tibet Tour
Date: July, 2009
ISLAND PEAK
"A very great experience. Explore Himalaya's staff were very professional and helpful at all times. Our Trek guide was excellent and very professional. They gave good instructions which led to successful climbing. Our itinerary was perfect. We felt secure at all times. The camping services as well as the services in lodges were very good. We recommend Maule and Bimba Tamang .Thank you for making this trip so special!"
Name: Sanna See Andersen & Svend Bonde Johansen
Country: Denmark
Area: Island Peak (summitted on 18th June 2009)
Date: June, 2009
TIBET / RONGBUK TOUR
"Everything was good and satisfactory!"
Name: Tejs Moller
Country: Denmark
Area: Beijing - Tibet – Rongbuk Tour
Date: May, 2009
ANNAPURNA / THARPU CHULI TREK
"Overall we had a great trip with great staff and felt that we experienced the Himalayas and Nepal to the utmost. Maule Tamang was an exceptionally knowledgeable, friendly, helpful and fantastic guide. All meals were good especially at low and high base camp. Ongchu is a wonderful chef! All tea houses were great. Camping services were even better. They kept us well fed and warm. Yalamber helped us greatly in Kathmandu and with arranging all our transport. The only thing I would change is to have more choice in hotels and whether or not to stay in and tour Kathmandu before trekking. The hotels were satisfactory, but if we had known we would have preferred to pay more to stay in 4 or 5 star hotels such as the Hyatt. We would recommend allowing for choice in hotels in the future ."
Name: James & Jenny Ward
Country: USA
Area: Annapurna Region
Date: May - June, 2009
EVEREST BASE CAMP TREK
"Very good help upon arrival at the airport. but it would be good to mention that foreign cash is required for the visa at the airport. The service of the supporting staff was excellent. Our trek guide Nima was wonderful. His experience and knowledge has given a lot of value to our trip. Moreover friendship and politeness from porters (Temba, Dil Kumar and Arjun) have been appreciated and wonderful. The meals were excellent. We have managed to discover new meals (momo, noodles soup, nepali tea).This helped to discover more about Nepali culture. Just one suggestion for the city tour maybe include something else then temples."
Name: Audrey Bernard & Dominic St. Onge
Country: UK
Area: Everest - EBC Trek
Date: May, 2009
ANNAPURNA TREK + ADVENTURES IN NEPAL
"We have had an excellent trip to Nepal. Explore Himalaya have been very good in ensuring everything has worked out smoothly. Yalamber has been very helpful and friendly when in Kathmandu, and Bharat was an excellent guide during our trek."
Name: Kenneth & Fiona MacDougall
Country: Scotland
Area: Annapurna - Poon Hill trek, rafting, paragliding
Date: May, 2009
LHAKPA RI EXPEDITION
"I came to know to know about Explore Himalaya from the internet. Tibet was incredible. Most friendly people and a perfect tourism!"
Name: Jürg Merz
Country: Switzerland
Area: Lhakpa Ri
Date: May, 2009
BEIJING TO KATHMANDU TOUR
"I came to know about Explore Himalaya from a newspaper article on “San Francisco Chronicle”. Overall it was a great trip. I was well taken care of in Beijing both in arrival and departure. My dealings with the representatives in Kathmandu was absolutely excellent. The tour guide in Tibet should have known and talked more about Tibet today not politics of course, but how they live, what they grow and life in general."
Name: Tore Liahjell
Country: California, USA
Area: Beijing - KTM Train Tour
Date: May, 2009
TIBET-RONGBUK TOUR
"The airport and hotel transfer was excellent. The service at the hotel was good.The tour guide was ok. While the driver and the vehicle were excellent.
We found operation officer Yalamber very helpful, professional, informative and very sympathetic."
Name: Helle Ammitzboll & Hanne Kristiansen
Country: Denmark
Area: Tibet-Rongbuk Tour
Date: May, 2009
KATHMANDU-LHASA TOUR
"We came to know about Explore Himalaya through the website. Explore Himalaya was excellent.The Tibetan guide, Penba Puchi, and driver were also excellent. We really appreciated their assistance at the Shigatse Army Hospital for the 36 hrs we were there, especially our guide’s Chinese language skills. We could not have done without her. Tibetan agent was also great.”
Name: Emmathighan & Carl Clotworthy
Country: New Zealand
Area: Kathmandu-Lhasa Tour
Date: May, 2009
EBC TREK & WET & WILD TOUR
"We came to know about Explore Himalaya through Google. We had an absolutely fantastic trip! This was a trip of a lifetime and we are so grateful that your wonderful staff was able to give us this incredible adventure."
Name: Alina & Gordon McLeod
Country: Canada
Area: EBC Trek & Wet & Wild Tour
Date: May, 2009
KHUMBU EBC TREK
"Good trip and we thank you for solving problems. Despite bad weather, we managed to get to Lukla by helicopter. We think the drive from Nuwakot to Chitwan was very long. We got on a plane back to Kathmandu, which was nice. Thank you for arranging the flight from Chitwan to Kathmandu."
Name: Kenneth & Janne Achten Mulrad
Country: Denmark
Area: Khumbu / Everest
Date: April, 2009
EVEREST / EBC / KALA PATTAR TREK
"The airport meeting and handling was very professional and on time. The guide Sudhan was very knowledgeable and supplied a lot of information. He suggested and took me on side treks as I wished and went above and beyond his duties. The meals were great. My guide and porter always made sure I had a nice room and single comfortable lodging. The service was always good. The hotels were nice. They even supplied extra blankets I requested. The itinerary was well planned and I liked how it was also flexible depending on my desires. I really enjoyed this trek, especially thanks to Explore Himalaya and their staff for making a stress free trek. I would recommend them to friends."
Name: Lauren McGuire
Country: USA
Area: EBC / Kala Patthar
Date: April, 2009
A WEEK BELOW EVEREST
"All was ok. Our trek guide was good and pleasant. Pumori Lodge in Namche was so quite and had kindly people."
Name: Odile Guerin
Country: France
Area: Everest / A week below Everest Trek
Date: April, 2009
EVEREST BASE CAMP TREK
"The meeting and handling was efficient. The services of the supporting staff was excellent. The meals were fine but could be given a lift in variation. The hotels and transportation was also good."
Name:Hans Hjadt Hanna
Country: Denmark
Area: Everest
Date: April, 2009
KAILASH TOUR
"The airport and hotel transfer was excellent. The tour guide’s language and guiding proficiency was also excellent. The service at the hotel was good. We had an excellent and unusually good weather during our Kailash kora, Rongbuk and Lhasa visit.”
Name: Oscar Cadiach
Country: Spain
Area: Kailash Tour
Date: April, 2009
EVEREST BASE CAMP
"Our trek to Everest Base Camp was really amazing, and that we were doing it for a special cause made this trip extra special. Nature and natural beauty in Nepal is really wonderful."
Name: Trine Moghaddam, UN Human Rights Group
Area: Everest Base Camp Trek
Date: April, 2009
ANNAPURNA / JOMSOM - KAGBENI - MUKTINATH TREK
"The meeting and handling was excellent. The support team showed great flexibility while improvising the itinerary. Hotel Dwarikas was excellent (service, food and accommodation) while Shangri-La was good (the food was not as varied as Dwarikas).
We find it very important that our travelling contributes to the preservation of Nepal’s fragile and beautiful nature. We encourage Kipling Travels and Explore Himalaya to start working with different tea-houses / lodges and hotels on sustainability initiatives- like waste recycling, solar heating etc. Many tourists would be willing to pay more to be sure that accommodation and transport do not harm the environment or add to global warming."
Name: Iben & Anders Ciby - Johannesen
Country: Denmark
Area: Annapurna / Jomsom-Marpha-Kagbeni-Muktinath Trek
Date: 1st March - 18th March, 2009
JOMSOM - MUKTINATH TREK
Impeccable service in Kathmandu, even when we changed plans at the last minute. Our every need was accommodated. Similar service in Pokhara. Bharat, our trek guide, was very knowledgeable and friendly. We were looked after very well at each stop with great service. Even when I walked slowly I never felt rushed. The hotels we stayed in appeared to be the best choice in each town. Staff in hotels were friendly. We were happy with the itinerary and appreciated Yalamber’s help. Overall a great service. We will recommend Explore Himalaya to others. Thank you for a great experience!
Name: Rossanne Hyde
Country: USA
Area: Jomsom / Muktinath Trek
Date: December, 2008
EVEREST TREK
Our guide Lama Babu was excellent. He was professional, friendly and knowledgeable. Yalamber was also excellent. We would strongly recommend Explore Himalaya to our friends!
Name: Rene & Dale Cannavan
Country: USA
Area: Everest / EBC Trek
Date: December, 2008
EVEREST BASE CAMP & LHASA TOUR
Excellent Pickup, no waiting. KP was very professional. Maya was very nice and knowledgeable. She was definitely professional and helped me with anything. Porter was also fantastic. Tour Guide was very personable. Overall, excellent service. Highlight was eating at "local" Tibetan restaurants!
Very impressed with the service of Explore Himalaya. Would recommend friend and associates.
Name: Steve G.
Country: USA
Destination: Everest Base Camp Trek & Lhasa Tour
Date: November 2008
EVEREST BASE CAMP TREK
I just want to say on behalf of the four of us, what a great trip to Nepal we had all of the arrangements went really smoothly, all the organisation was spot on it was great to see Kathmandu, and we enjoyed seeing the temples with our guide and the main trek with Sudhan and his team was brilliant - though hard work of course!
Sudhan's organisation and leadership was really excellent - he had everything worked out with cooking, transport, timings, and motivation of his team. He had chosen them well, and they really respected him - impressive for his young age - I think probably because he got stuck in helping them when necessary, and his sense of humour also helped. He was always polite and patient with us, and his estimation of how much walking we could cope with was exactly right each day. His attention to detail was fantastic, and his English was really good which I think made a big difference. We mixed with some other groups during our three weeks and we could compare with him their sirdar and porters, and there was no doubt that ours was the most professional and the best leader.
So thank you for everything, and we hope you continue to use Sudhan and his team for future treks like ours - or move him up to the next management level!
thanks!!
Name: Chris Croft
Country: United Kingdom
Destination: Everest Base Camp Trek
Date: November 2008
ANNAPURNA SANTUARY
I have just returned to Denmark from an fantastic trekking tour to Annapurna and I am very grateful to the team from Explore Himalaya, the porters and the guides, thanks to all not at least the guides who were very professional, helpful and kind.
Name: Susan Mary Nielsen
Country: Denmark
Destination: Annapurna Sanctuary
Date: October 2008
ANNAPURNA GHOREPANI TREK
"The meeting and handling and service of the supporting staff was perfect. The trek guide was very active and good."
Name: Mona Irene Geert Rasmussen
Country: Denmark
Area: Annapurna / Ghorepani Trek
Date:1st Oct - 5th Oct, 2008
ANNAPURNA ROYAL TREK
"It has been a great trip and we have enjoyed staying in your beautiful country...Our trek guide was knowledgeable and very pleasant company.The cook was great and he served superb meals. In Kathmandu we stayed at Hotel Vajra.It was pleasant but the service was poor. All other hotels that we stayed in were fine with nice and helpful staff."
Name: Asrastinus
Country: Denmark
Area: Annapurna / Royal Trek
Date: October 2008
ANNAPURNA POON HILL TREK
The meeting and handling was excellent.The service of supporting staff was very helpful. The guide was experienced, knowledgeable, open and very helpful. The people were friendly and I had no problem with the transportation. All in all a nice trip to Nepal. Thanks to a great guide and a supportive staff!"
Name: Finn Danielsen
Country: Denmark
Area: Annapurna / Ghorepani & Poon Hill Trek
Date: October 2008
NEPAL CULTURAL TOUR
Our tour guides were quite good.We had an excellent driver in Mr.Jeet.He was very helpful and kind. We had a great trip."
Name: Tejs Muller
Country: Denmark
Area: Nepal Cultural tour
Date: October 2008
TIBET MOUNTAIN BIKE TOUR
The meeting and hotel transfer was excellent. The service at the hotel was good. Guiding proficiency of the tour guide was excellent.Your Tibetan agents, the service of driver and the vehicle's condition were also excellent."
Name: Kraus Bernd
Country: Germany
Area: Tibet Mountain Bike Tour
Date: September 2008
EVEREST ISLAND PEAK
"The meeting and handling and services of the supporting staff were very good. We had a very friendly and well-organized trek guide (Moule Tamang) who looked after us and the porters well. The camping services were very good but a lighter table would be good for the porters. Dhana was an excellent and friendly kitchen assistant and porter. The transportation was very good. Our itinerary was suitably flexible."
Name: Julie & Malcolm Barr
Country: UK
Area: Everest, Island Peak (Ascent 28th Sept)
Date: 14th Sept- 4th Oct, 2008
EVEREST SKYDIVE
"I am 39 years old and I have been skydiving since I was 17. I trained to be a nurse but became a pilot. I have been working, competing, filming and doing stunts in skydiving. I have competed in different disciplines like flying on belly, flying making formations and flying with wings. I have been working as a director of aerial photography since 1988.This is my first visit to Nepal and my first trek too. This is also my first skydive from 29,500ft., my most exciting till now.
I think Nepal has a humble and rich environment and Everest is stunning I'll be coming back in May."
Name: Wendy smith
Country: New Zealand
EVEREST SKYDIVE
"I have been jumping from 12,000ft- 13,000ft from sea level mostly in Headcorn, UK by paying £25. I've jumped 365 times. It is amazing to be at 12,0000ft. and then fly to 29,500ft. to skydive. This is my first visit and trek to Nepal. This was a very special visit, though I would say a bit expensive and I am taking back excellent memories."
Name: Thomas Laurie Hinds
Country: Britain
EVEREST SKYDIVE
Lou is 60 years old while his son Scott is 40. Both did tandem jumps. Lou has done 38 jumps while Scott has done over 150 times. They are the only father and son duo to make tandem jumps from a height of 29,500ft.
"The feeling was out of this world when we skydived from the height of Everest!"
'The father & son duo who skydived into the record books'
Name: Lou Diesel & Scott Diesel
Country: USA
ANNAPURNA FAMILY TRIP
"We are a family consisting of 2 adults and 2 children of 10 and 16 years.
The service of Explore Himalaya in Kathmandu and Pokhara and on the trek was excellent. The staff of Explore Himalaya was helpful and efficient. The standard of the teahouses on the trekking route chosen by the guide was, generally speaking, good. We were very happy with our trekking guide and porter: They were professional, skilled and very nice people, and we enjoyed being in their company. They were able to depart from the schedule and organise a trek back to Pokhara instead of the scheduled flight from Jomoson when the weather turned out to be too bad for flying in the mountains without long delays. Although we had to deal with some landslides on the route, we felt safe in their presence all the time."
Name: Anne-Mette Jespersen and Søren Stenderup Jensen
Country: Denmark
Area: Annapurna
Date: 10th July- 24th July, 2008
ANNAPURNA MUSTANG TREK
"We have been very happy with the trek and our stay in Nepal in general. We have been very happy to have Mr.Krishna Prasad Tiwari and Mr.Yalamber as our guides! The New Annapurna Lodge in Kagbeni was very good. Overall the accommodation and meals during our trek was very good.""We have been very happy with the trek and our stay in Nepal in general. We have been very happy to have Mr.Krishna Prasad Tiwari and Mr.Yalamber as our guides! The New Annapurna Lodge in Kagbeni was very good. Overall the accommodation and meals during our trek was very good."
Name: Maria Vander Wehl & Morten Soerensen
Country: Denmark
Area: Annapurna - Lower mustang/ Annapurna GAP trek
Date: 6th Aug- 13th Aug, 2008
TIBET RONGBUK TOUR
"The tour guide was excellent. The driver was also quite good."
Name: Hans Hjardt Hansen
Country: Denmark
Area: Tibet- Rongbuk Tour
Date: 16th July- 29th July, 2008
TIBET RONGBUK TOUR
"Tibet was a fantastic experience and we received excellent service from your Tibetan agents. The driver was also quite good."
Name: Maria Bohnsen
Country: Denmark
Area: Tibet- Rongbuk Tour
Date: 13th July- 26th July, 2008
MUSTANG TREK
“Everything was taken care off. Experienced and very friendly staff. We felt safe every moment with guide and staff. So, it was an experience we’ll never forget. We’ll recommend you to Lonely planet.”
Name: Titud Brand
Country: Holland
Area: Mustang trek
KATHMANDU & NAGARKOT TOUR
"The meeting and handling was very friendly and professional. I loved the garland of flowers as a welcome greeting. The itinerary was just as what I wanted- just right. Overall , an amazing tour and excellent customer service!"
Name: Roan Dator
Country: Phillipines
Area: Kathmandu & Nagarkot Tour
Date: 30th July- 2nd August, 2008
TIBET & MUKTINATH TREKKING
"The tour guide was excellent. Your Tibetan agents were also excellent. The driver was quite good. On the way to base camp , a sleepover in gyantse would have been avoided."
Name: Gamborg Stine Mars
Country: Denmark
Area: Tibet (Rongbuk tour) - Muktinath trek
Date: 7th July- 29th July, 2008
"Tibet was a fantastic experience and we received excellent service from your Tibetan agents. The driver was also quite good."
Name: Maria Bohnsen
Country: Denmark
Area: Tibet- Rongbuk Tour
Date: 13th July- 26th July, 2008
"The tour guide was excellent. The driver was also quite good."
Name: Hans Hjardt Hansen
Country: Denmark
Area: Tibet- Rongbuk Tour
Date: 16th July- 29th July, 2008
"The meeting and pick up in Kathmandu airport was very successful without any complications. Furthermore, the service provided by the staff in Kathmandu was very professional. Extremely good service was provided during the trek and the people were generally kind and very helpful. The standard of the teahouse was much better then expected. We were very pleased with our trek guide...professional and very competent. We felt very safe in his presence."
Name: Jørn R.Eriksen
Country: Denmark
Area: Annapurna
Date: 2nd July- 9th July, 2008
"Everything was very good and fine, from the meeting and handling to the services of the supporting staff and meals and transportation. Our trek guide was very good. Overall, it was an awesome trip!"
Name: Christian Lund
Country: Denmark
Area: Khumbu / Mera Peak Climb
Date: 11th May- 6th June, 2008
"The services were up to our expectations. The hotel in Bhutan was comfortable and the one in Kathmandu had a perfect location, professional staff and was very comfortable. Our trek guide was very competent and prompt. The food was good too."
Name: Luca Landoni & Anna Borghi
Country: Italy
Area: Bhutan Cultural Tour
Date: May- June, 2008
"The meeting and handling was very prompt and professional. Our trek guide, Lama Babu was very good. Would recommend him to friends in future. He was very patient and answered all our questions. Our itinerary was quite good, although our guide reversed it so that we went to Ulleri first. It was a good decision. But the description of the length of hiking was a bit short. We had an excellent and a very memorable trip. But we would suggest you to include the cost of Pokhara sightseeing tour in overall cost."
Name: Mark Link & Cynthia Macht
Country: USA
Area: Ghorepani Trek
Date:23rd May- 2nd June, 2008
"Our tour and trek was very , very good. The meeting and handling was prompt and friendly. Our guides were friendly, competent and would like to work together again. About the meals, we could have all we wanted and it tasted really good. Good camping places were picked. The hotels were excellent and the transportation was really good. A very special thanks to Mr.Kedar for all his help, his humor and knowledge."
Name: John Christensen
Country: Denmark
Area: Mustang Trek
Date:11th May- 25th May, 2008
"The meeting and handling was very well organized. All necessary information was given. The supporting staff was very friendly and always at our service.The guide was very experienced and always one step ahead of happenings. We were served good meals throughout the expedition. But I would suggest variation would be better with more focus on Nepali dishes instead of European food. The transportation was perfect with no delays or cancellation. Our expedition & trek was very well planned and executed. My thanks to all personnel involved in making this a very nice experience and a successful one!"
Name: Bo Belvedere Christensen (leader)
Country: Denmark
Area: Kipling Travel Baruntse Expedition
Date: May, 2008
"The meeting and handling was perfect. The guides were very good. The services in lodges during the trek was fine, especially Zamling in Namche Bazaar and Namaste Lodge in Gokyo and Trekker's Lodge in Machermo...."
Name: Karen Eriksen & Niels Frederiksen
Country: Denmark
Area: Khumbu Trek
Date: May, 2008
"Excellent guides and porters on trek. Overall very good....We had an experience of a lifetime. You have excellent staff."
Name: Claus Bukh
Country: Denmark
Area: Gokyo Trek
Date: May, 2008
"Great welcome, friendly and extremely helpful. The flight to Lukla was quite adventurous. The guide was attentive. All tents, including the green toilet tent, were excellent. I am very satisfied. Will definitely book with you again!"
Name: Margrethe Astrup
Country: Norway
Area: Mera Peak, Amphu Labtsa
Date: 20 Apr - 12 May, 2008
"A wonderful trip and a very well prepared and guided tour. Angkitar and his staff looked after us very well, during the whole trip. The places for camping were selected carefully. Angkitar is a very experienced guide. He helped us and guided the whole team very well. I would like to thank Explore Himalaya. We will recommend you."
Name: Alexander Lassalle, Mathias Kort & Sietse van der Post
Country: Germany & Holland.
Area: Mera Peak & Amphu Labtsa
Date: 20 Apr - 12 May, 2008
"Dear Suman
Just a note to say a belated thank you to your team for the tremendous effort in reorganising the recent trip to Nepal at short notice.
Our daughter Joanna really enjoyed the adventure and the experience of Nepal and the people will be great memories to recall.
With best wishes for the future."
Jean & Wayne Sutton
May 1, 2008.
"It is all the wonderful people, who helped me to make the journey and opened my eyes for a new world. The trek was the best holiday ever and I cannot find anything that I would have liked different. The superguide Bharat found the most beautiful campsites--the cook made the best food--the staff carried everything with a smile and I cannot thank you enough for this. Next time I come, I would like to travel with the same people.........
For you Nirmala...Also I would like to thank you for your help and your beautiful smile... Many thanks and thoughts ..."
Name:Ghita Ring
Country:Denmark
Area:Manaslu Round Trek
Date:13th March - 03 April, 2008
"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 Suman,
A very warm thank-you to yourself and Bimal was organising such an excellent trip for my daughter Hannah and the Cheadle Hulme School party. They had a fabulous time despite the disappointment of not going to Tibet. Please thank all your team who were involved in reorganising things at such short notice. The whole trip had a very profound effect on everyone and Hannah just loved Nepal and all the wonderful people she met. I do hope the elections go well today and that greater stability returns to the country. I feel sure this will be good for Nepal and for tourism.
Kind regards, Alistair"
Name: Alistair MacDonald
Country: UK
Area: Cultural tour
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
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