One Day Patan Bhaktapur Sightseeing

  Experience of a lifetime - 7 day Annapurna Base Camp w/ Nepal Hiking Team - Nepal Hiking Team is one of the best hiking companies in Nepal. We had planned a 7 day trek to Annapurna Base Camp (5 days of walking and 2 days... read more to get there and back) before the pandemic but our trip had to be postponed multiple times because of the pandemic. Ganga the leader of Nepal Hiking Team worked with us patiently over the years to plan the trip and customize it the the needs and schedules of our party. The trip was arranged by Ganga end-to-end with transportation to and from the hotel and Kathmandu and Pokhara airports, a few days stay in Kathmandu on either end, equipment, and the guides, porters and trek to ABC. The hotel in Kathmandu was modest, clean and central to the nice spots and restaurants in Kathmandu. Ganga organized a fascinating day trip to visit the sites in Kathmandu with a very knowledgable guide. I had a private audience with the Royal Kumari (Princess) of Kathmandu. Don't miss Pashupatinath Temple - one of the holiest Shiva temples.

Our guide for ABC was Hari Saran, the head porter was Rabin Bhandari, and junior porter was Krishna. Foremost they were great company, and very responsible and caring of all the members of our group - the tortoises, the rabbits, the ones with food preferences, ones who needed help carrying their bags at times, etc. We had two birthdays during the trek and had wonderful surprises and treats for the celebration.

Hari was an incredible guide and next time we come to Nepal we definitely want him back. Hari was very knowledgable about the area, the flora and fauna, and during the trek gave us an introduction to the history, people and politics of Nepal. He made the trek safe, smooth and highly enjoyable for us all organizing the lodges, food, showers and WiFi along the way.

Rabin was a lovely human being, concerned for all of us and our needs and safety and foremost we are grateful that he carried a huge load for us. Rabin spoke perfect English and was a great complement to Hari. Our young porter Krishna was always smiling, and training to become a guide.

Nepal that was the hippy destination in the 60s and 70s is now a destination for hikers and NGOs. A lot of young adults simply show up in Nepal for a few months and are often hiking without a guide or porter. We met a lot of wonderful people along the trek and had great conversation with them in the lodges - Nepalese, Europeans (lots of French!), Indians and surprisingly Malaysians.

The lodges along the ABC route are very simple and cold - no insulation or heating. Bathrooms can be dirty (no western style toilets in many lodges) and very few hot showers. But it sure beats sleeping in tents.

Some tips: take Diamox and don't be the one that has altitude sickness and has to be brought down. Be careful with what you drink (no fresh juices) and eat - it will be no fun getting dysentery. And choose a good hiking company - we chose Ganga's Nepal Hiking Team and it was an amazing trip!

Namaste

  Following thorough research, I selected Glorious Eco Trek Team as the best trekking company to assist me in organizing my dream trip.

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 Anil and his colleagues were really accommodating, quick to respond, and helped me to plan a trip around my schedule.

 When issues arose on my end, they were quick to create solutions to assist me.

 They understood that this was a once-in-a-lifetime chance for me, and they responded to all of my questions.

As soon as I arrived in Nepal, I knew I had made the right decision.

I was picked up at the airport and taken to the hotel, where I met Anil and Samir, my tour guide.

Samir double-checked that the hiking gear I packed was in good shape, and he was surprised that I had everything I needed.

The following day, we flew from Kathmandu via EBC.

Samir looked after me for the next twelve days in the Highlands.

He is an expert in the surrounding area. If you point to a mountain, he can tell you it’s altitude and identify it.

He has travelled widely in the area for over eight years and uses this experience to make your trip more enjoyable.

He knows the owners of each hotel where you stay and makes sure you have a comfortable room.

Do you require laundry service or a hot shower? He will advise you on where to do the task (and where not to).

As you walk the trails, he may tell you how long you have to go and which sections will be difficult and which will be easy.

You will have a terrific time if you are fortunate enough to book with Glorious Eco Trek and have Samir as your guide.

  3 High Passes Trek - Magnificent! - We booked our trip with Nepal Hiking Team before the pandemic and after the trip being on pause for almost three years, our deposit and booking were honoured and we... read more started the adventure of a lifetime.

The Nepal Hiking Team were incredible from the moment we landed in Kathmandu. We had a fantastic couple of days in Kathmandu and were taken on a full day tour of 3 historically and culturally important areas by our great guide, Ramesh. After settling into Nepal, we headed off to Lukla to start our trek and met Paban, our trekking guide who was the best guide we could have hoped for! From the first day, he always made sure we got the most out of our days and experienced everything in the best possible light, he also kept us calm and made sure we feeling good but also never freaked out if we did experience normal symptoms from ascending in altitude! We made it through the incredibly scenic three passes, base camp, Chukkung Ri, Kalapattar and Gokyo Ri, and will take home so many amazing memories of Nepal and its people. We can't thank Paban enough for his guidance and friendship, and also Ganga for answering and meeting all of our questions along the journey. We highly recommend NHT for a locally based tour company and would use them on our next adventure in Nepal!

  Excellent service provided from the entire team - We booked the trek to Annapurna Base Camp in 5 days. From the first e-mail contacts, Ganga served us with great efficiency and patience, adapting the itinerary to our... read more needs and our budget. We love the standard of accommodation, food and receive great service from the entire team. In particular, our guide Deepak Sigdel, super attentive, polite, competent and fun. He took care of our food, our water and was always attentive to our needs and safety. Excellent service provided by the agency.

  Had an amazing time trekking with Nepal Hiking Company

They got recommended by someone, plus rated number 1 on Trip Adviser - so i had no doubt choosing them... read more and i never regretted my choice ))

What i loved was:

1 - Guide - we were super lucky to have Arjun as our guide. Really felt he took care of everything for us! Super knowledgeable, easy, fun! Became a great friend for life after this trip - you’d be super lucky to have his company

2 - Company.
Being clients of Nepal Hiking Team felt like VIPs

There were so many perks of traveling with well known local super friendly company:

For starters - upgraded helicopter flight instead of plane when weather wasn’t amazing.

Then, throughout the trip, we noticed - that we had the BEST rooms everywhere we went - with the best view and attached toilets, wherever possible.

3 - Preparation
Ganga-boss felt like he never slept - answering all your questions almost on a spot!
Super helpful!
Again because of his and Arjun’s great connections we’ve had VIP service everywhere we went

Highly recommend!

One of the best things I’ve done in my life!

So pleased i choose this company!

Would definitely come back to them for my next trek in Nepal

  Great ABC trek! - Very smooth and well organized trekking trip, everything was well taken care of right from landing at Kathmandu through till departure two weeks later. Thanks to Ganga for the excellent... read more communication and coordinating all impromptu requests. Uttam and Kishner on the trek were strong, dependable, and very responsible -- a fantastic guide & porter team! Would definitely recommend trekking with this company anywhere you go in Nepal!