Client Reviews

Comments: "Annapurna area with Adventure Treks Nepal, a personalised holiday with a company that cares about their staff and you. "
This was my fourth trip to Nepal and my fifth trek with Adventure Treks. This trip and with limited time, together with two friends, who had not been to Nepal before, we decided to trek in the Annapurna area. We had two porters and our experienced guide Ramesh (who's English was terrific).

Our first day, once leaving the gravel road behind was all uphill through farmed terraces and small villages, with a lot of high steps, quite difficult in the heat, especially the last hour up to the guest house. Having an on suite with hot shower (to be our last as we climb higher with colder air) at the end of the day was terrific and unexpected. Although our porters did not want to join in, we taught Ramesh a card game whilst waiting for our dinner of dahl blatt (delicious vegetarian curry served with lentil soup, rice, with greens, pickles and papaderm).

The following days we climbed up through the magnificent tall pink and red rhododendron forests with their understory of highly scented daphnie with a spattering of cream-coloured magnolias. Occasionally we would walk through a dense bamboo forest. Normally the views of the Annapurna Range would be terrific, and indeed photos Ramesh showed us from the same time of year in 2023 were, however we seemed permanently enveloped in thick damp cloud so missed the views.

Unfortunately, two of us picked up colds with me getting progressively worse and coughing more. I was always sweating and hot hiking but carried layers and waterproofs to put on when stopped.

The day to MBC (fish tail base camp) deteriorated to heavy rain at our very crowded lunch stop at Deurali. Ramesh suggested several times, that he find us a room for the night, but with so many people and only a couple of simple guest houses we decided to continue once the rain stopped. we layered thermals and put our wet weather gear beanies and gloves on before venturing out. Not long after leaving, with the others out of sight ahead we were caught in the worst blizzard I have witnessed, torrential hail and rain like standing under a waterfall drenched everyone to the skin within a few seconds. With one of our group ahead out of sight, Ramesh was well aware that he needed to keep us moving to prevent hypothermia, he took my day pack, obviously concerned with my now raking uncontrollable cough and slowing pace. The walk is about four kilometres from the lunch stop to MBC but with the horrendous conditions and three avalanches that were eerily close it felt like a hundred. Once we arrived, Ramesh was fantastic ensuring we got into dry warm clothes and taking our wet stuff to dry out around the heater in the dining room, I was concerned that he did not do the same until we were settled and warm.

I knew that I was too ill to continue. Once the rain stopped Ramesh wanted to start taking me down, but I explained that it was a chest infection not due to altitude and I would be fine to wait until the following day.

The following morning was brilliant sunshine with the most magnificent mountain views, so we finally took some lovely photos. With two of us now ill we asked Ramesh to arrange for a helicopter to take us back to Pokhara. I had thought I would be able to walk down, until it took me 20 minutes to walk down 100m to the helipad.

Looking at my photos a week later I realised the flight was spectacular with views the whole way down the valley.

Ramesh asked if I wanted to go to hospital, but we decided to get antibiotics and cough mixture from the chemist. However, the next morning, not feeling any better and running a temperature he took me to the CIWEC Hospital where I received excellent treatment for acute bronchial pneumonia. Ramesh took the others for tours around pokhara and was so caring, visiting me twice daily talking with my doctors and ensuring that I understood what was happening, I cannot thank him enough for his friendship and care, I think, far beyond what is expected of a guide.

The hospital has an insurance liaison officer, who arranged all the paperwork and managed to receive payment just after I discharged, taking all the pressure off.

Once I was well enough, Ramesh took us for a scenic tour by vehicle for our last day in Pokhara.

Back in Kathmandu, Ramesh joined us again with Gyan's family to enjoy a magnificent Dahl Blatt, home cooked meal. Always the perfect, friendly and personal ending to a wonderful holiday with Adventure Treks Nepal.

Although we did not complete the trek and I was ill, I still had a wonderful time and will be back again for another holiday with Adventure Treks Nepal and to visit my Nepalese friends.

Amanda.

Comments: "An adventurous adventure"

The whole trip was so impressive. Of course it was challenging and exhausting in some places, but still such an impressive experience.I am so grateful to our guide Ramesh for accompanying us so well, safely and supportively. The landscape was really fascinating. Unfortunately we didn't have a good view of the mountains for a few days, but it didn't affect the mood or the landscape. It was definitely not my last trip to Nepal. At this point I would like to thank you again for your support, guidance and help throughout the entire journey.I'm already longing for the next hike and new discoveries in Nepal.

Dominik.

Comments: " Hospitality and excelent service from Mr Gyan, our guide Lalit and our porter Purna" !

Amazing views of the mountains and lakes. Simpel but clean guesthouses. Our guide Lalit whom we met for the first time 2015 when trekking to Upper Mustang, always as pleasant. And of course our strong porter, impressive performance.

Tore and Ann-Marie
Tranemo
Sweden

Dear Gyan,

We just wanted to let you know that you did an amazing job planning and organizing our recent trip to Nepal (Everest Base Camp Trekking) Everything went flawless. The people we met were nice and very open to us and were easy to talk too. The scenery and various landscapes we saw were assume.

Everyone in your company from our driver, Guide/Porter and Gyan himself were excellent and treated us with great respect. We could not have asked for anything better. We will have no problem giving good referrals to you and your company. You all are very professional.

Thank you again, Keep it up !

Comments: " INCREDIBLE "

Genuinely the greatest thing I’ve ever done. Couldn’t have done it without the wonderful guide and porter from this wonderful Company. Gyan, the owner, came to meet me in Kathmandu and explained all the details and even brought gifts. The whole experience was flawless and incredible. I can’t wait to go back.

Ed

Il tour organizzato da Adventure Treks Nepal è andato benissimo. Bhuwan, la nostra guida che parla molto bene l'italiano, ci ha seguito in tutto ed è sempre stato disponibile. La jeep utilizzata per gli spostamenti era comoda e confortevole. Gli alberghi erano puliti e ben organizzati. Il personale gentile e disponibile. I posti sono eccezionali. Il Nepal è grande e ci sono molti bei luoghi da visitare. Sicuramente tornerò e mi appoggerò sempre a loro. Sono stati tutti fantastici ! Enrica Ms, Marco Mr.

Comments: "Ottima esperienza in Nepal".

Ci siamo affidati come guida a Bhuwan per un tour di due settimane che ci ha portato dalla valle di Katmandu, a Pokhara per un breve trekking con panorami mozzafiato e poi al parco Chitwan.

Bhuwan parla molto bene l'italiano e questo ci ha aiutato nel capire al meglio la cultura del Paese.

È stato sia una guida puntuale, professionale e disponibile che un amico. Pienamente soddisfatti della nostra scelta.

Elena

Comments: "The trip of a lifetime. Superb team, planning, attention to detail, customer care, always want the best for their client".

Adventure Treks Nepal gave us the adventure of a lifetime. We told the owner Mr Gyan Karki roughly what we wanted. He custom-designed our trip and arranged everything for my wife and me. Time in Kathmandu, an 8-day private trek, and some relaxation at the end. We felt we had the best wherever we went and Gyan's prices are lower than the UK discount sites!

We spent 3½ days in Kathmandu (although our first afternoon was spent sleeping after 18 hours of travel and 6 time zones of jet lag). We stayed at the Kathmandu guest house, and institution in the heart of Thamel. Its large central garden, full of fruit trees and flowers, is an oasis of tranquillity.

We had 2 days guided around the major sites by the super knowledgeable, Bhuwan. Kathmandu and the nearby cities of Bhaktapur and Patan are vibrant, colourful and steeped in history.

On day 5 we were driven to Pokhara, the starting point for the Annapurna region, and spent the night at the magical Fishtail Lodge (accessed across a lake via rope-pulled barge). Then a drive to Ghandruk (the last hour requiring serious off-road skills) to begin our 7-night tea house trek with our superb guide, Anuj, and porter, Purna. Medium difficulty (choose from easy to hard), climbing from 6,300 ft (1,920m) to Khopra Ridge 12,000 ft (3,660 m). Magnificent views of the Annapurna Himalaya all along the way. Our trek was a dream come true.

Anuj and Purna not only kept us safe, they were steadfast, supportive, patient, funny, always taking care of us and looking out for our best interests. They are the best team on the mountain.

Tips:

If you are trekking, don't do the Everest flight (which Gyan had not recommended but we asked for). It costs more than $500 for 2, we were exhausted by getting up at 4 a.m. & we had better and closer Himalaya views on our trek.

In Kathmandu, if you don't have boundless energy for sightseeing, or don't want to have breakfast at 7.30, have a prior discussion with Gyan about start and finish times that suit you. Also consider 3 shorter days rather than 2 packed days.

We drove to Pokhara to transition gradually from the noise and dust of the city to the countryside of the Katmandu Valley. But half of the 200km route is under long-term construction. Don't think motorways with coned off lanes, think mud and rock 4x4 off-roading. It took us 10 hrs. Consider the 25min flight. We've also heard the luxury sofa night bus is comfortable.

Tea houses vary and tend to be more basic the further you go from the busy routes. We found the food was always tasty and home cooked with fresh ingredients. There is usually some kind of hot shower but Travel Buddy large body wipes (30cm x 20cm) are a good back up. Be prepared for the facilities to be outdoors, the sink water to flow straight from the mountain and Western toilets to be sometimes not provided.

Gyan supplies an extensive kit list. You may not need all of the items depending on where and when you are trekking. So chat through it with him. Get clear on the potential lowest temperature and ensure your sleeping is specified accordingly.

At the altitude we were trekking, there was approximately 25-30% less oxygen and we needed to hydrate more than at sea level. Anuj recommended 2-3l per day. Hydration boosters helped a lot. DripDrop was our favourite.

Also trail mix to keep up energy levels and sweets for local children.

Misti and Christopher.