Client Reviews

Exceptional! Cannot recommend Himalayan Recreation Treks and Expeditions enough!

My dad, his two friends Ray, Linda and I completed Everest Base Camp trek in December 2019. Varat was our guide and he went above and beyond to make sure we had the trip of a life time and that we did! Nir Kumar and Chantra were our porters who were also incredible and cannot believe how strong they both were! A big blizzard hit the region the day we went to base camp and covered all everything in snow the way to Lukla, This then turned into extremely slippery ice and these boys basically ran down the hills with massive packs, have no idea how they do it??

From when he first greeted us at the Kathmandu airport we knew we were in great hands. He welcomed us and made us feel extremely comfortable with his contagious smile (He looked just as excited as us). Our plane was late arriving and he acted like it was nothing having to wait out in the cold Nepal winter for us.

The hotel was lovely and beyond my expectations, this seemed to be a common occurrence for the whole trip.

Varat was extremely knowledgeable and happy to answer all our questions, trust me I had millions! He was also very honest and would let us know when he was unsure and would always try his hardest to find the answer. We all really appreciated his honesty, modesty and cheerful spirit.

We past many other groups on our trip and no one seemed as happy with their guide, porters and trekking agency as we were.

Varat also made many upgrades for us in regards to rooms, our accommodation was always top notch and had beautiful views and attached bathrooms whenever possible.

Even though the trip would have been incredible as this really is the trip of a life time and been on my bucket list for many years, Varat made it more special than you could ever imagine! He made us feel like family and hope we are able to book another Nepal trip with him in the future.

The trip itself was breathtaking both literally and figuratively (Altitude really does get you haha). The people the culture and the scenery with unreal and I wish our trip was longer than 16 days.

Thank you so much to the Himalayan Recreation Treks and Expeditions team for making our dream come true and making sure everything was planned down to the little details. We were very anxious about our journey and didn’t know what it would entail but they put our mind at ease. Trust me you will not regret booking with Himalayan Recreation Treks and Expeditions and hope your trip goes as perfectly as ours.

Exciting expreiecne witha humble and Professional Guide

The company itinerary for 14 days trip is quite exciting and accurate, started when I arrived at the Kathmandu airport. First day I went shopping, second day, the company sent me a day guide to show me around. We saw several temples, the guide was very knowledgeable. Third day we flew to Lukla and started the trip.

I did Everest trekking experience with Narayan, He helped me to choose right gears and was with me as a friend and professional guild through my trip. He always made sure I eat the right food and stopped at the best places. Thanks Narayan for your patience.
Over all I enjoyed the trip very much. It was wonderful and strongly recommend it to all people who like hiking.

Fantastic experience with incredible people

Had the best time on this adventure. We did the 10 day Base Camp trip. The whole experience was awesome from the moment we were picked up at the airport until they dropped us off again. The staff were fantastic and looked after our every need. Our guide Varat was AWESOME, such a great guy and really went out of his way to make sure we were happy. At the end of the trip, the company took us out to dinner wth a show, this was a really nice way to end the trip. I really recommend this company if you are planning on going to Nepal, could not fault anything. I loved every minute of it and hope to return for another trip and will definitely go with this company again. Thanks for everything, I will never forget it.

Everest Base Camp Trek

Had the most amazing trek with my twin brother. We both turned 40 on the first day of the trek and it was organised to coincide with this occasion.

Firstly it is not the easiest of trek. It requires both metal and physical strength to complete this trek.

We were told that this is the off season however it worked out great for us. The weather was great considering the season, lot less crowd both on the trek and lodges which was perfect.

This was by far physically the hardest thing I have personally done and there were times when I was close to backing out.

Our guide Bharat was full of encouragement and ensured we completed the trek. His knowledge of the area and local establishments was exceptional. He varied the pace to suit all of us and also ensured that we had the sherpas with us when we were struggling to keep up. He also ensured that we were in good shape to carry on the next day with a constant reminder of do and dont's and updating us on the programme every night. Bharat is truly passionate and professional as a guide and always ensured we were well informed, well fed and fit to carry on.

The company was also great in organising this trek, pick up and drop off etc.

I have no hesitation in recommending Himalayan Trekking and Bharat to anyone.

Once again I would like to thank all for the truly exceptional time we have had, not just while trekking to base camp but also in Kathmandu.

A great & well organised experience

I highly recommend Himalayan recreation to anyone planning to trek to the Annapurna Basecamp. Everything from start to finish was all taken care of, taking away all of the stress of organisation so that I could focus on enjoying the trek.

Ashok was very responsive on whatsapp at all times and was able to adapt the tour when circumstances changed. For example, when my flight to Pokhara was cancelled, Ashok arranged for a friendly driver to take me all the way there by private car instead (I did have to wait 1.5 hours for the driver, but traffic in Kathmandu is difficult). My guide Santosh and porter Bal were very friendly and accommodating and were good company during the trek. They have the English skills required to answer the majority of questions, particularly relating to the trek. Overall, a very good experience.

The trek itself is very beautiful. It has everything, including rural villages with rice terraces, bamboo forests, and epic mountains. The accommodation is basic but everything you need for a trek (much better than camping). The weather forecast is inaccurate - I enjoyed decent weather despite the forecast being constant rain/thunder. I found the difficulty to be much easier than others state, and could have completed the trek in 5-6 days. Almost anyone with a decent level of fitness would be able to complete this trek (adjusting the duration to accommodate).

Everest Base Camp Trek in May -- Trip of a lifetime!

My boyfriend and I did the 11-day Everest Base Camp trek with Himalayan Recreation in May 2019. The trip exceeded all of our expectations. Don't get me wrong, it's a tough hike (we nicknamed it the "6 hour+ a day Stairmaster!" and we both lost some weight), but hiking through the Himalayas with so many of the world's tallest mountains was incredible. Himalayan Tours does a great job setting everything thing up. They met us at the airport in Kathmandu and took us to our hotel, a welcome relief after a long flight from the USA. They had everything set up for a flight to Lukla and then they had a fabulous itinerary for the trek. Our guide, Raju, spoke excellent English and knew how to make us laugh in some rough moments on the trail when we got tired. Raju figured out what kind of food we liked and would tailor our stops accordingly (be warned: there is not much meat on the trail!) We started calling Raju "the mayor" since he seemed to know pretty much everyone on the trail and in every little town where we stopped. He made sure we had the best rooms in each tea house or the best seats by the evening fire.

Our trip was extra special as we got engaged at Everest Base Camp. Raju and a friend of his took photos and video for us that were magical. We are forever grateful to them for not only being great guides but also extremely good photographers!!! The hike down was tough (we did it in 3 days...I highly recommend doing the trek in 12 to 14 days so you aren't so rushed.) But we made it and Raju helped ensure we got out of Lukla on the first flight so we could make our connection in Kathmandu.

I was really impressed with Himalayan Recreation. They also gave us each shirts (very helpful when all your other stuff is dirty at the end of the trek, not to mention a good keepsake!) and a certificate at the end to say we had completed the hike. They also had connections with some of the best sherpas who helped to carry luggage along the way (at first we were conflicted about someone carrying our main pack, but we learned they make pretty good money doing it and our sherpa could carry two big bags and still beat us up the mountain most days).

This is a tough hike but if you are in moderately good shape you can do it (I do recommend getting Diamox or buying some on the trek to handle the altitude). Our guide Raju was very good at encouraging us when we needed it or slowing down when we needed breaks. He also told us a lot about Nepal -- its history, culture, economy, politics, etc. If you are looking for a trip that will literally push you to new heights, this is it.

Everest Base Camp Trek

I booked this trek with a grab one in New Zealand. Once I had the voucher I made all arrangements directly with Himalayan recreation. Book with confidence, theywere very prompt in their replies to me and delivered everything as promised and arranged. Our guides for this trek were Bharat Nyaupane and Suresh Thapa. They had good back up support from Himalayan Recreation throughout the trip. They worked very hard to accommodate everyones individual needs - and wants- within our diverse group. They were very flexible which was above and beyond what should be expected of structured group travel. They showed genuine care and made all arrangements when I, and other members of the group, needed urgent medical assistance. Our porters were also exceptional, friendly interactive and helpful. A couple of the porters also stepped up to personally guide myself and some of the others to accommodate the differences in physical abilities throughout our group and to also allow some side trips outside of the itinerary that some members wanted to undertake. Personally I thank Nikomar who stepped into this role for me. My trip with Himalayan recreation was unforgettable and I am genuinely honoured to have spent time with these guides and porters in such a magical place. Paula, NewZealand

Fantastic trip

The adventure I had with Himalayan Recreation was amazing and the arrangement of the tour was far more than I expected. My flight from Bangkok was delayed for one hour, and I had to wait at the custom for another two hours so the driver had to wait for me for three hours in total. Our guides, Bharat and Suresh were very helpful during the trek. We received personalized services although we were in a big group of 14 people. Bharat was the best guide I ever met. He was genuinely caring and knowledgeable, he made the trip a lot more enjoyable to all the guests including me. I highly recommend Bharat as a guide for anyone who wants to do the trek. Due to my health issue, I had to stop at Thukla and went down for a proper medical treatment in a hospital in Pheriche. Bharat had assigned a porter - Uttar to accompany me. Uttar had done an incredible job as a porter, a guide and a life saver. I truly appreciate his great support during my trip. Since I had to go down to rest, Uttar even provided me with extra service by taking me to Ama Dablam base camp which was not including in the itinerary. I was amazed by his kindness and knowledge. I am very pleased with the services provided by Himalayan Recreation. Thank you, Nhung, Bishnu, Bharat and Uttar