Reviews

Anthony SteffenNew Zealand 5

Great Experience with Himalaya Guide Nepal

We had a great experience with Himalaya Guide Nepal Pvt. Ltd. Because the company was great to communicate with. They were quick to answer all of our questions.

Our guide and porter were super friendly and helpful. We feel they went the extra mile to make us feel welcome, safe, and comfortable. The guide was really knowledgeable about the Manaslu circuit and told us a lot about the mountains as well as Nepalese culture and tradition. And the guide’s English was good and talking to him was a pleasure. Our porter did a great job carrying our packs. But he had reasonably good English too, making an effort to speak to us in English. We were impressed as most other porters didn’t speak any English.

The trek had some spectacular views. Because they really well-organized this trip. Each day felt like the perfect amount of activity to keep us amazing. But not too tired while still physically challenging enough.

We highly recommend Himalaya Guide Nepal and wouldn’t hesitate to use their services next time in Nepal.

Andrea WendelAustria 5

Manaslu Circuit & Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek

Manaslu And Poon Hill Trek, October 16 to 02. November 2017 Chandra (Himalaya Guide Nepal Pvt.Ltd.) has organized us Manaslu Circuit and the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek incl. Guide and porter. Everything worked smoothly. Because Chandra already arrived at the airport to pick me up in Kathmandu. In the evening there was a Nepalese “Welcome Dinner” with Chandra in the traditional dances. So, we found this very great! In our hotel, a preliminary took place, in which we again Chandra told all the necessary information for our trek. And our guide presented to us. All transfers by taxi, bus, and jeep were organized by Chandra and functioned smoothly.

During the trek, our guide and our porter took care of everything. They were very friendly and competent. The accommodations were always booked by our guide in advance. So, we could always equal the day’s destination in our “room”. There were in addition to three meals snacks, such as cookies or candy bars every night fresh fruit. We really enjoyed the trek and it was a fantastic experience. For us, the Manaslu Trek was the right choice because we were able to experience one of the least touristy developed areas with Tibetan influence. We highly recommend Chandra and his team; they do a very good job!
Nov 15, 2017

Richard HazeldineUnited Kingdom 5

Everest Base Camp Trek – April 2018

Everest Base Camp Trek April 2018. My friend and I recently returned from EBC on a trek organized by Chandra at Himalaya Guide Nepal and I would have to say that it was one of the best trips of my life.

Right from the start when I contacted him via email Chandra was extremely helpful and quick to respond to any concerns or questions we had.

When we arrived (very late) in Kathmandu, representatives were waiting for us at the airport and ferried us to our hotel with no hassle, before our sightseeing trip around Kathmandu the next day. It was a very nice, but long, day but our tour guide was great and very knowledgeable.

Everest Base Camp Trek April 2018, Then the trek itself. It goes without saying that the scenery is unbelievable, but what else can I say except it was amazing? Our guide Nurbu and porter Lakpa took care of absolutely everything. And made us feel very welcome throughout the whole 12 days. Nurbu was extremely informative, very patient (especially with my friend, who was rather slow). With most of all great fun to be with. We looked forward to his nightly briefing with eager anticipation!

Everything ran like clockwork, with breaks, meal times, and teahouses seamlessly organized. So, that we never had to worry about a thing the whole trek.

The only problem we had was with flights in and out of Lukla (we ended up paying extra for helicopter trips due to time constraints). But even then Chandra organized a full refund for our canceled plane flights with no questions asked.

Then when we got back to Katmandu, Chandra took care of us once more, checking to see if we were ok and taking us for a celebration dinner.

What made it more special were the little touches, the fresh fruit after dinner each night. The plaque was presented to us upon completion and the silk scarf was given to us. We left for the airport after an exhausting, but highly enjoyable 15-day trip.

It was a superb experience. So, I would highly recommend Himalaya Guide Nepal to anyone wishing to trek the EBC route.

Filip VanjakaCanada 5

Annapurna Circuit – 2018

What a trip! 
Annapurna Circuit 2018, Great weather, breathtaking views, and a friendly and helpful guide, what more can one ask for?
My luggage was lost on my way to Nepal which resulted in my having to stay an extra day in Kathmandu. Chandra, from “Himalaya Guide Nepal”, was very helpful in communicating with the airline and arranging a driver for me to pick up my bags the following day. From that point on I met my guide, Pratap. And we discussed the itinerary in the “Himalaya Guide Nepal Pvt. Ltd” office. And before I knew it we were the next day.
Pratap and I got along well and we had a very successful and enjoyable trek together.

Annapurna Circuit 2018, An important factor to our having a successful and enjoyable trek, apart from the weather conditions and Pratap being very friendly helpful, and kind, was also the mindset I brought with me to the adventure. If one goes in with high expectations for communication. Because they won’t be cultural differences or the facilities will meet western standards, one could be disappointed.
Chandra and Pratap did them, to make sure I had an enjoyable trek, and I sure did.

Rachel and HelenAustralia 5

Fantastic Annapurna Circuit Experience!

Fantastic Annapurna Circuit Experience, My sister and I traveled with Himalaya Guide Nepal, completing the Annapurna Circuit in October this year, and had a fantastic experience. From start to finish, the team at Himalaya Guide Nepal was extremely helpful. And flexible with arranging our trip without concern. Big thanks to our guide Bashu and porter Chandra. Because they made the trek a lot of fun (multiple rounds of cards!). And did not hesitate at all when we asked to reroute our journey slightly. When we were feeling the effects of altitude just before the pass.
I would definitely recommend this family-run company to anyone!!

Vennisa SantoroAustralia 5

Annapurna Circuit Trek – Wonderful!

Annapurna Circuit Trek Wonderful, I had a fantastic experience with Himalaya Guide Nepal! Chandra was very prompt on email from day one. And I was a solo female traveler. So, I requested a female guide and Chandra was very quick to confirm this. Pema, my guide was fantastic! It was very easy to communicate with her, and she definitely looked after me very well, even when trekking with gastro for 2 days! I never felt rushed or at all uncomfortable. It was an absolute pleasure to meet someone as passionate and caring as Pema. We shared many stories and many laughs and I definitely feel like I’ve made a new friend. I also asked for a porter about a week before I started my trek, and Bikram was a great addition!

Annapurna Circuit Trek Wonderful, Everything was sorted on the organizations end – the airport transfers (pick up and drop off) was easy (make sure you familiarise yourself with the logo and the company name as you will find many companies picking up their guests!) and adding additional nights and a last-minute tour around Kathmandu felt like to trouble at all. When in Nepal, Chandra was very easy to communicate through email. WhatsApp and all my questions during my time in Nepal. If there was no wifi, Pema was very helpful. And she helped try to find answers for me.

I will definitely be back for the Everest Base Camp Trek in the near future!

Thank you, Chandra and team, for your efforts and hard work!

Jessica and DavidAustralia 5

Annapurna Circuit Trek and Chitwan Jungle safari

My husband and I just completed the Annapurna Circuit Trek Perfect. And Chitwan Jungle Safari. I could not have asked for a better-planned holiday. Because of a more friendly and professional Guide and Porter. They really made our trip a lifetime experience. And I would highly recommend Himalaya Guide Nepal to anyone who wants to trek in Nepal!!!!

Nail and TracyAustralia 5

Excellent Trekking Guides – Annapurna circuit trek

Excellent Trekking Guide, My Sister and I recently completed Annapurna Circuit with Himalaya Guide Nepal and cannot recommend them enough! Before arriving in Nepal Chandra made the booking process quick and simple. He gave plenty of clear information and responded to all inquiries promptly. He was able to tailor the trek to suit our exact needs. We opted for both a guide and a porter. Ramesh and Birsing were both amazing during the trek. They had extensive knowledge of the trail, the mountains and were there to do everything possible to make our trek memorable. They made sure all our needs were taken care of every step of the way. So, we were just left to enjoy the amazing experience. Not only was the whole team professional, friendly and fun, but they also went out of their way to make our time in Nepal the trip of a lifetime.

Seyedeh Naghmeh NavidAustralia 5

Great Experience on Annapurna Circuit

Great Annapurna Circuit, I’ve recently engaged Himalaya Guide Nepal for guiding me through the Annapurna circuit in April. Chandra arranged everything before my arrival in Nepal. My amazing guide, Salman Gurung, made the whole journey memorable and very fun for me. Highly recommend this company for trekking in Nepal.

Great Annapurna Circuit is a different flavor trip in Nepal. I spent 500mtrs to 5416mtr Thorong La Pass, which is top in this trek. And very different panoramic views and mountains during the trekking. I enjoyed fully in this trekking so if you are looking trip to Nepal please contact to Himalaya Guide Nepal.

TeaganAustralia 5

Annapurna Circuit Trek – 2019

Annapurna Circuit Trek – 2019, My husband and I recently returned from completing the Annapurna Circuit Trek with Himalaya Guide Nepal. We could not have found a better company! Chandra has excellent organization and always responds quickly and clearly to emails. We had Bashu as our guide and Umesh as our porter and they were both fantastic and really hard to make our trip perfect.

Bashu always made sure we were looked after at every tea house. And was so knowledgeable about all of the mountains and history of the country. He even organized a birthday cake for me halfway through the trek! Umesh was young, energetic and always had a smile. They both made the trip fun and got us through the harder days of the trek.
Thank you for such a fantastic trip and we will be sure to use you again when we return to do the Manaslu Trek!

SGLUnited Kingdom 5

Fantastic trip to Renjola Pass

Trip to Renjola Pass, A friend recommended we contact Himalaya Guide Nepal to book our trek in the Everest region. Chandra was very helpful, allowing us to tailor the trip exactly how we wanted it. So, we asked to do a 12-day trek with good views of Everest. But that wasn’t too touristy during the peak season so he recommended Gokyo Lake and Renjo La pass. Our team had such an amazing time with our guide Salman – would definitely recommend the company to others, it was great value and hassle-free!

We had a very great time at Gokyo Renjola Pass Trek. And if you are looking to trek in the Everest region this is the best one. Because it is fewer trekkers compared to EBC and you do not need to come back the same way. That means you can cross Renjo la to Namche Bazar. This is the Gokyo Ri trek so when we are in Gokyo the next morning we ascend to Gokyo Ri. From there we saw Mt. Everest, Makalu, Cho Oyu, and many other mountains.

Vennesa Cox and Martin CoxSpain 5

Amazing Annapurna Circuit Trek Experience

Amazing Annapurna Circuit Trek, We have booked this trek for 2018 but we were unable to commit due to ill health. Chandra kept in touch and we were finally able to commit to March/April 2019. Chandra’s e-mails were warm and friendly making us feel like valued clients. We were met at the airport in Kathmandu by Ramesh, Chandra’s younger brother, and our guide for the trek. The following day we met Birsing our porter. Ramesh and Birsing took care of our every need throughout our 17-day trek.

They kept us safe through heavy snowfall, briefing us each day on changing weather conditions. The pace of the trek was designed for us, to minimize the effects of altitude sickness. Slow and steady was the mantra. Ramesh and Birsing made the trek fun, with music and dancing along the way and nightly games of cards. We would highly recommend this family-run local Nepalese company for all your trekking needs. We are so happy, we are planning Everest Base Camp later this year, with this Company.

Emelia Rouse poppyAustralia 5

Khopra Danda Trek: Exceeding all expectations

Khopra Danda Trek, I wanted to do Manaslu but as I was traveling alone I couldn’t do it (you need a minimum of 2 tourists) so I chose this trek instead. I went at the end of May and was so lucky with the weather. The heavens are opening just after we got to our tea houses each day. I stayed dry and warm the whole time.

Khopra danda trek is pretty new, it is only open a few years ago and hardly anyone seems to know about it. Hardly any rubbish (which was quite shocking on the Annapurna circuit when I joined it on the last 2 days to do Poon Hill). The trek was exactly what I needed. We barely saw anyone, my amazing guide Bashu walked behind me the whole time. So it felt like it was just me and nature. The views were incredible, the hiking was challenging but not scary.   I felt completely safe the whole time because Bashu was there.

Chandra Gurung was very easy to deal with, he quickly helped me choose my trek and adapted it as I asked. They were super welcoming and friendly – picking me up from the airport, getting me in a hotel, and ensuring I had everything I needed. He’s very knowledgeable.

Bashu Gurung, my guide, was great! He was patient, kind, and very knowledgeable about the trek. He looked out for me and I felt like I was in safe hands the whole time. We had a good laugh along the way but he also gave me the space I needed. He also happily got up for every sunrise. I wanted to get up and patiently wait while I meditated in the freezing cold. He’s also a great photographer and captures a bunch of shots that I would have completely forgotten to take. I was just so overwhelmed by the breathtaking beauty! What a legend! I feel very lucky to have had him with me and couldn’t recommend him more highly. Thanks, Bashu!

ColinCanada 5

Manaslu – May 2019

Manaslu – In May 2019, My family and I did the Manaslu trek. It was an amazing trip, filled with world-class scenery and diverse Nepalese culture. The trip itself was planned perfectly with a mix of long and short days, ensuring you always felt rested and ready for the next day of hiking. Our guide Dinesh paced us perfectly, making sure that we acclimatized and adjusted physically to the increasing altitude. The food and accommodations were better than expected for a two-week hiking trip in the mountains.

Manaslu – May 2019, Each place was clean and tidy and provided a large menu of food options. One thing to note, if you’re going in May be prepared to not have Wifi along the way. This is the “down” season and most places do not have internet. However, this was a positive as it ensures you were always present and enjoying the world-class scenery around you. Our experience on the Manaslu trek was amazing and we were so lucky to have done it with the Himalaya Guiding company. Our guide Dinesh and porters Eck and Beersing were a perfect combination of professional and personable. We’d love to come back to Nepal to enjoy one of the other treks, and if so would absolutely do it through Himalaya Guides again. Would 100% recommend the Manaslu trek for anyone AND the Himalaya Guiding company 😊

Mia BriskiAustralia 5

Annapurna Circuit – The Experience of a Lifetime

The Experience of a Lifetime. Firstly, if you are considering trekking in Nepal, do it. It is an amazing experience. While there are some challenging terrains, there are trails for all levels of fitness and outdoor experience.

I first reached out on the recommendation of a friend; from the moment I sent the first email, it was a pleasure dealing with Chandra and later his brother Ramesh, who guided us through the Annapurna region.

This is a family business – right from the start, we felt part of the family. Their knowledge and understanding of the region are well above impressive, as well as the way they welcomed in each of the villages throughout the trek. We were introduced to a beautiful Nepali culture and were lucky enough to feel a part of it through Ramesh’s introduction.
Throughout the trek, we felt as though our safety was Ramesh’s primary concern. Through his diligent communication and planning with locals, we were able to avoid any danger.

The Experience of a Lifetime. We are extremely grateful to trek with such a respectful and respected family. I highly recommend engaging Himalaya Guide Nepal for any inquiries around trekking and traveling in the region. Chandra is an extremely knowledgable businessman who also offered us advice and connections in Bhutan, Tibet, and India.

I will be back to the Himalayas in the future and I can say with 100% confidence I will be calling Chandra.

Samuel WilliamsAustralia 5

The Best Time of My Life

The Best Time of My Life. On one hand, I want to keep this a secret. On the other, I think everybody needs to experience the beauty that the Himalayan region has to offer. Without a doubt that is with a guide, I can also confidently say that Himalaya Guide Nepal is the very best.

From the outset, we were impressed with the service offered by the Gurung family. Polite, efficient, and always with a smile. Chandra organized everything and his younger brother, Ramesh, lead us along what was absolutely the best experience of my life, The Annapurna Circuit.

It was like walking through town with a celebrity in every village. A well-connected family means that you always feel safe and confident that you’re having the best experience possible.

Words really cannot describe how humble and warming Himalaya Guide Nepal is as both a company and a family.

I look forward to going back in the future as well as seeing all of the people I have recommended this to follow a similar path.

Thanks, Chandra thanks Ramesh, and thanks, Dinesh.

Jose AndresToronto, Ontario Canada 5

An awesome trip on the Annapurna circuit

An awesome trip to the Annapurna. We just completed the Annapurna Circuit with this company and our guide, Salaman Gurung.

We started in the first week of September which was a great time to start even though. It’s the tail end of the monsoon season. Because we were just outside of peak season. We mostly had the tea houses to ourselves and avoided many of the surcharges such as wifi fees, battery charging fees, and even hot shower fees. We also always got our own room, even at Throng High Camp, and 12/14 nights got our own attached bathroom.

Salaman was super friendly, attentive, and professional as well. Made sure all our needs were. Also, when my GF got altitude sickness over the Throng Pass. He stuck next to her making sure she’d be fine. An awesome trip to the Annapurna. I definitely would not recommend doing the trek without a guide as landslides and avalanches are always a concern. And you need an experienced guide to navigate you through those risks.

An awesome trip to the Annapurna. We also booked an extra night in Pokhara and two extra nights in Kathmandu and both the hotel were great. They also took care of airport pickup and drop-off, so we had everything covered. Overall it was a great experience and I’d highly recommend the company.

NarinderUnited Kingdom 5

Annapurna circuit (soulful journey)

Annapurna circuit (soulful journey trek is a breathtaking journey. Literally breathtaking and mesmerizing when up close amongst the massive Himalayan mountains. So, I had an awesome journey with my guide, and now friend Pratab from Himalaya guide Nepal. We had fun trekking, and he showed us the beautiful landscape of Nepal.

Well looked after and he did his best to accommodate me. And an awesome guide! Check out the pics. Until next time, when I am back for Everest BC!

Dan, Ethan and MichaelSweden 5

Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Annapurna Base Camp is a good trek in Nepal. Very nice guide and a very well-organized tour. I got a very good welcome at the beginning of Kathmandu. Did the trek in 8 days which was quite quick but could spend an extra day in Pokhara afterward! 😉

Cesar BautistaSpain 5

Manaslu and Tsum Valley Trek, Amazing Journey

Amazing journey Manaslu Tsum Valley Trek with my wife and daughter in Oct/19. For us, it was the second time in Nepal. And we decided to contract the guide and porters with Chandra company, the best decision I have ever made. Bashu the guide, Hari, and Santa our porters were warm, kind, and friendly. They made it easier to walk for 16 days around the Himalayas. So that discover not only the incredible peaks and landscape but also get in close contact with the people living there. Because of a great experience and big thanks to the Chandra crew for their support. So, Nothing negative to say, a 100% recommended choice.