One day nagarkot sunrise tour

  We had a great experience trekking the Annapurna Circuit with NHT! Our guide Deepak was amazing and porter Navaraj was as well. They were professional and took care... read more of booking accommodations, letting us know what to expect each day and answering all our many questions about the mountains and Nepali culture. They worked each day to make sure our trip was as enjoyable as possible.

  Incredible adventure on the Manaslu Circuit - We completed the 15 day Manaslu Circuit trek with Nepal Hiking Team in late November 2022.

The scenery of the Manaslu region is stunning and far more beautiful than... read more we had imagined. The weather was excellent! It did get cold but we had blue sky every day and no rain. There were three of us in our group and we only bumped into a few people along the trail. It was incredibly serene and this was a big reason we chose the Manaslu Circuit over Annapurna. We started our trek with a long drive to Machha Khola (which avoided some road sections if we had started in Soti Khola) and finished in Dharapani. In total, we did ten days of actual trekking which was really enjoyable.

Our guide was Ram and porters Namaraj, Sabin and Samir. They were all very professional, capable and polite. They made sure we had a good experience. It’s not the sort of trek where you are provided with lots of information about Nepal along the way, but Ram was always happy to answer questions and share information when we asked. Prior to departing on the trek Ganga had organised a day tour around Kathmandu where we learned about Nepalese culture and it’s well worth doing.

We were impressed by the communication and organisation of NHT during the booking process and our actual trip. Ganga was extremely helpful in answering all our questions and also assisted us to tailor our itinerary as we wanted to travel to Bandipur and Chitwan after the trek. We were collected from the airport we met Ganga and our guide the day before the trek which was nice. He even organised our transport back to Kathmandu airport a good two weeks after we finished the trek which we hadn’t expected but really appreciated.

We were happy with the accomodation before the trek (Woodapple Hotel) and we chose to stay there where we returned to Kathmandu. On the trek you stay in tea houses. The quality of tea houses on the trek varied but for the most part were very nice. We enjoyed most of the food, it’s best to eat the vegetarian Nepalese/ local options rather than western choices - they are delicious, especially the Dahl baht and momos. Our favourite tea houses were in Namrung, Lho and Samdo (the hot shower at Samdo for 500 baht was money well spent) and our least favourite were Samagaun (a shame as you spend two nights there) and Dharamasla. You won’t get much cell/wifi coverage (which is quite nice) but you can buy a warmish shower at most tea houses for between 250 and 500 rupee. We brought our own warm sleeping bags and pillows which we appreciated as the cleanliness of extra blankets and pillows in tea houses was often lacking (Nepal Hiking Team can also supply a sleeping bag and down jacket but we chose to bring our own).

Overall we loved our experience. We would be happy to book with Nepal Hiking Team again and 100% recommend the Manaslu Circuit as an incredible adventure.

Tips: I’d suggest bringing your own food (eg that you can add hot water to) for the tea house at Dharamasla as it was extremely basic and you don’t want to risk food poisoning the night before the Pass. Biodegradable wet wipes, toilet paper, a life straw, water sanitation tablets and plenty of hand sanitiser are also suggested! Drink lots of water to help with acclimatisation.

  This is my third hiking trip with NHT, they have provided an excellent services each and every time.

Our Guide Hari Saran, assistant guide Siva and the porters are... read more the most helpful lots that make our trekking enjoyable, thanks to Hari, Siva and the porter's.

  My wife and I had awesome experience with Nepal Hiking Team!! We did the Annapurna Circuit Trek last April and all I can say is that it was a lifetime... read more trip. Our experience started in Kathmandu. Ballaram was personally to welcome us at the hotel and booked us in a very nice and confortable room at WoodApple Hotel which is close to the Kathmandu's main attractions. During the trek our guide (Surya) and our porter (Keshab) did all they could to provide us with the niciest accommodations and food during the trek. They were very professional regarding the aclimatization to the high altitude. We live in a sea level city and before our trek we were woried about high altitude sickness. Surya was very carefull on advising us to control our walking speed and hydration, plus they helped us with a lot of climb high and sleep low. The result is that my wife didn't had any simptoms of high altitude sickness (even in Thorong La Pass) and I had very litle headache that I'm not sure if it was due to altitude or due to the cold wind up in the pass. About the trek it were incredible, the weather were just perfect, there was a lot of blooming along the way and a thin cap of snow at the pass, which turned the landscapes even more beautifull. I can say it was one of the best vaccation of my life!

  During the last week of April and the first week of May of 2022, I had an amazing EBC trekking experience with Nepal Hiking Team. I am extremely thankful with... read more the services of the Organizer Ganga, guide Pawan, assistant Guide Shree Krishna, porters Ramcharan, Santosh and Krishna. Their services were beyond my imagination. They were all giving us the personal assistance whenever it was needed. In fact, all of them were ready to assist us even before we could ask them for the help. They were perfectly judgmental in identifying our needs and coming forward to assist us.

Also, I had high altitude sickness on the 5ht day of trekking and had to return back to Kathmandu. During that time my guide Pawan and organizer Ganga took personal interest and evacuated me to Kathmandu through the helicopter. Both of them saved my life. I will be obliged with both of them for the whole life.

At last, I am extremely thankful to the whole team for the extra ordinary services given to us.

Sanjay Jain.

  I was lucky enough to take part in the Everest Base Camp trek with Nepal Hiking Team as part of a group leaving on 18 December 2022. My experience with... read more Nepal Hiking Team was excellent from start to finish. The whole trip was taken care of for us and didn't require any prior planning. On our arrival at Kathmandu airport, our guide Dhurba was waiting to greet us and take us back to our hotel. We couldn't have asked for a warmer welcome to Nepal! The day after our arrival, we got the chance to meet the rest of our tour group at the hotel before we all set off together on a tour of Kathmandu. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour of Kathmandu by our guide Ramesh, who was highly knowledgeable about the city and spoke perfect English. Thank you Ramesh!!

The next day we flew to Lukla to start our hike. Our guide Dhurba went out of his way to get us good seats on the plane so that we could enjoy the best views of the Himalayas throughout our journey. On arrival at Lukla. we commenced our 12 day hike to Everest Base Camp and back. The hike itself was not too challenging as we took it at a gradual pace. It did get tough for a few days closer to Base Camp due to the high altitude and the cold temperatures. Dhurba was always on hand to reassure us , give us advice and to provide any medicine that we required. I hadn't brought diamox with me so it was good to know that Dhurba was able to provide this if/when it was needed.

Overall, the trek was really enjoyable and, although tough at times, it was certainly not an experience I will ever forget! Thank you to Dhurba who was a great guide. He was highly knowledgeable about the region and the mountains. He was always patient and let us go at our own pace. He was always in tune with how we were feeling. On days we weren't feeling great, he didn't push us to take part in any additional hikes if we didn't want to. He even insisted on carrying my day bag if I felt particularly tired. Christmas Day was spent two days away from Base Camp. Dhurba surprised us with a Christmas gift which was very much appreciated when we were far away from home! Dhurba made a big effort to get to know everyone in the team and by the end of the tour he had become our friend as well as our tour guide. Thank you Dhurba for being such a great guide! It wouldn't have been the same without you.

The only slight hiccup on our trip (which was down to the elements !) was our return flight not being able to leave Lukla due to bad weather. As soon as we made the decision that we wanted to leave Lukla and return to Kathmandu via helicopter, Ganga and Dhurba managed to organise this for us right away and a helicopter to take us at a cheaper price than other trekkers were paying. Before we left Lukla on helicopter, our incredible porters throughout the trip, Nima and and Purna, came to say bye and gifted us ceremonial scarves - it was such a lovely way to mark the end of our time in the mountains.

On arrival back in Kathmandu, Ganga came to greet us at our hotel and was eager to hear about our trip. The following day we left Nepal and Dhurba accompanied us to the airport - it was a really nice touch that we were able to both start and end our time in Nepal with Dhurba.

Overall, I was very impressed by the service offered by Nepal Hiking Team. Despite the fact you can't expect luxury throughout the trek, Nepal Hiking Team ensured we stayed in some of the most comfortable teahouses. The tour was great value for money considering all meals were included (and teas/coffees at the teahouses - of which I had plenty!) as well as all of our accommodation, internal flight and Kathmandu city tour. Nepal Hiking Team also provided us with duffle bags for the trek and sleeping bags which were a lifesaver. Ganga was so nice and super friendly and helpful - he was on hand to answer any queries I had both before and throughout the trip and would always respond immediately. 10/10 service!

We had the best time in Nepal. It was such an amazing country and the people were some of the nicest I have met. I'm so glad we chose to do the tour with Nepal Hiking Team and would definitely use them again if I decide to re-visit Nepal - thank you for making our experience so unforgettable!