Manaslu Heli Tour

  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!

  Look no further for your guide experience. We did the three passes trek and they kept us safe, and made everything easy. Paban and Dipak were professional and experienced and... read more handled all logistics!

  This is my second time with the Nepal hiking team. Both the times they have made the experience turn out great.
May 2022 was my second time in Nepal.... read more So I have challenged myself on Mera peak, alpha lapcha pass and island peak. Our guide Dorchi Sherpa made the trip excellent as he was helpful and professional. Ganga Raj was also very helpful and friendly. I appreciate his quick responds to my questions.
Overall it was an extraordinary experience that I enjoyed every moment. I strongly recommend Nepal hiking team.

  We did the EBC Base Camp Trek in October 2022, and it was the trip of a lifetime!! Very glad to have chosen Nepal Hiking Team, they offered super professional... read more service and made our experience a highlight. The communication with Ganga, the CEO, was awesome - he responded fast, precise and with patience to the many questions we had upfront. He is definitely on top, and super friendly. Our guide, Gokarna, did a great job in getting us up to EBC - he has tremendous experience and knowledge, great humour and kind of became a friend during the trip. I can highly recommend Nepal Hiking Team, I had high expectations and they were 100% met. Well done and many thanks for the service we received.

  They are a group of local Nepalese professional guides who are outstanding in all aspects. It was a very good decision to entrust our first Nepal and Everest trek, including... read more the Kathmandu tour, to them. Ganga, the leader, was very accommodating to any sudden health problems or schedule changes during the itinerary, and the guides worked together as a team and did their best to ensure the best memories for our guests, considering their physical condition. Thanks especially to Uttam! I will never forget seeing Everest at sunset from Kala Patthar. At the end of the trip, in addition to the Certificate, we received some nice souvenirs.
The base hotel in the Thamel area of Kathmandu was also very comfortable. From the airport pick-up to the departure, everything was taken care of. I would recommend them to anyone considering a trip to Nepal.

  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