Himalaya Testimonials

"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

"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

Date: 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: 24th March -22 April, 2008
"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

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
Area:Cheadle Hulme School Trip Nuwakot


"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

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

Date: 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

Its been avery good experience to trek in Nepal and our guide and porters made it better experience.
Carsten Rasmussen
Annapurna base camp trek

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.

Tom Picking,
Kunal Damani &
Kieran Spriggs
Beijing Lhasa Everest BC Kathmandu tour
22 Oct - 4 Nov 07

“Remarks 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 comfortable."
LOW WEN EE - singapore
(Tibet Tour)

“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

“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

“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

“ 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

“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

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