ROWLING VALLEY TREK

  Nepal was my first solo trip ever. I am a 29 year old female from California, USA and have heard the most amazing things about Nepal. I decided to choose... read more this as my destination because i wanted to do a challenging trek. The Nepal Hiking Team (Ganga especially) completely took care of me and made booking the trip a very pleasant experience. Ganga reached out to me less than 24 hours after i submitted my inquiry through TripAdvisor (on WhatsApp) and I was able to book the Annapurna Base Camp Trek about 1 month out before I left (not stressful at all). Ganga is able to customize any trip to any type of request that you may have and will make your experience everything that you want it to be.

Upon arrival at the Kathmandu airport, 2 members of the Nepal Hiking Team picked me up from the airport and took me to the Wood Apple Hotel (Ganga owns this hotel). Ganga greeted me at the Hotel and went through the trek itinerary and I met me trekking guide Paban. The hotel was very nice and right by Thamel District (a lot of hostels/shopping) and it also has an amazing restaurant on the top level. The hotel staff were very accommodating and the hotel was clean. I felt safe in this area at night. I had the entire day to explore Kathmandu after my arrival.

The next morning, i was taken to the Kathmandu airport to catch a domestic flight to Pokra to start my trek (do not take a bus to Pokra because the roads are very bumpy!). The domestic flight was included in the price of the trek and the Nepal Hiking Team had this booked for me in advance. Paban and my porter were waiting for me at the Pokra airport and we had about an hour drive to the start of the trek.

I had such an amazing trek with Paban! It was just him and I, so we were able to change a few aspects of the trek using his technical expertise. He let me know what to expect for the day, what i needed to wear and when to rest to avoid altitude sickness. I felt very safe the entire trek and did not get sick at all. Paban recommended to change the early morning Poon Hill aspect of the trek to a sunset hike which was amazing. We also cut out the hot springs guest house to stay and extra day in Pokra at the end of the trek which I recommend. Paban showed me local Nepal culture and i hung out with him, other guides that he knew as well as the local mountain Nepali. I was able to meet a lot of other trekking guests along the way too at the guest houses we stayed at. We made it back down the mountain in time to watch the World Cup finals at the only guest house in the mountain with a TV :). Also special shout out to my Porter who had gotten the flu and still got through one of the hardest days of the trek!!! He was amazing. After my trek was over, I flew back to Kathmandu. Members of the Nepal Hiking Team were at the airport to pick me up and i stayed another night at the Wood Apple Hotel before i flew home the next day.

***The guest houses/ food/ etc. along the way are all the same so do not pay more than you have to! I reached out to other trekking companies and some were quoting me $6,000 USD for the same trek.***

I was amazed at how well organized the Nepal Hiking Team was and how much I got for paying what i did. The only additional things that i paid for were like Wi-Fi, alcohol and snacks at the guest houses (additional $50 USD) as well as tipping (additional $380 USD total for both the porter and guide).

Cannot say enough amazing things about my experience with the Nepal Hiking Team!! They are one of the largest trekking groups in Nepal and all of the guides are very technical and knowledgeable. I don't think you will be able to find a better price point either.

  My partner and I (Australian) completed the Annapurna Circuit with the Nepal Hiking team in November 2022 and had the most incredible experience. From the very first email the team... read more were responsive, flexible and professional. We were able to customize our trip exactly the way we wanted it. Everything was really smooth and easy (form airport picks ups, to the trek itself). Our guide was great (Uttam - shout out too to Basu); we learnt so much about the region and Nepal and were taken really good care of the whole way. They made the trip really fun, but made sure we were always safe and looked after.
Will have to go back now to do the Everest region!
Claire and Nathan

  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.

  My partner and I had an absolute blast trekking through the Annapurna circuit. Though it can be tough, Ganesh, our guide and Manu, our porter were the main reason why... read more our trip was so enjoyable. They made sure we were always safe, fed, and having fun from the jungles of Jagat to the freezing high altitudes of High camp.

Lastly, they were the best wingmen ever, helping and assisting my partner (or shall I say fiancé) in his elaborate helicopter proposal. Thank you to NHT for making this moment absolutely magical for the both of us!

Highly recommend!!!!

  Surya (our guide) alongside Depesh and Chudamani, delivered an excellent Annapurna Circuit trek and we were able to successfully cross Thorung La Pass with no worries which was a very... read more memorable day - certainly the holiday of a lifetime!

Surya had really deep knowledge of the mountain landscape and always took the time to point out the many peaks in the region and we got great views of Manaslau, Dhaulagiri and of course the Annapurnas. We also got really good insights into the local cultures that we passed along the way.

Throughout the trip Surya was ensuring that we were acclimatising well and planned some great short walks to ensure that we were always climbing high and sleeping low. Surya always did his very best to find us the best accommodation and we had consistently great food and of course lots of tea! We had some great times with the team and really enjoyed chatting to them during the walk and over our evening meals!

Also a special shout out to Depesh and Chudamani who were always really friendly, helpful and really felt part of the team!

When we return to Nepal for our next trek we 100% look forward to working with Surya and team again!

  Nepal Hiking Team is an excellent option for visiting Nepal with everything organised, with fantastic personalised service from the very start, all the way through the booking process, arrival, hotel,... read more transfers, trek and tours. Ganga and his team of guides, porters and drivers are very professional and take care of all the big and small details - from equipment, accommodation, meals and making sure guests are comfortable and safe.

Many thanks especially to our guide Hari, porter Shiba and Kathmandu City Guide Ramesh (perfect Spanish speaker) for making the whole trip great.

On the trek itself, it would be better to do the Annapurna Base Camp and Poon Hill from October onwards as we went mid-September and the rainy weather conditions were still monsoon like. If we go back to do another trek in Nepal, will definitely use this agency again.