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!

  I have a great experience with the Nepal Hiking Team, from the clear communication at the beginning, the smooth booking process to the amazing trekking tour

I tried to... read more book for the tour from other platform, but the price was more expensive, and the operator was slow in responding. So I cancelled that booking, and tried looking for other credible operators, and the Nepal Hiking Team amazed me with their brilliant services.

The tour price is definitely not the lowest out there, but I have to say it's really worth it.
To name a few of the great things about my tour:
- Airport Pickup/Drop off service included
- The hotel at Kathmandu was excellent. Great location, Spacious room with breakfast included
- The owner, Ganga, was nice and welcoming. He was patient with my requests and questions
- My trekking tour guide, Uttam, was so helpful and caring. He took a good care of us during the whole trip. Thanks very much man

Definitely I'll come back to your service the next time I visit Nepal

  If I could give 10 stars I would.
I just returned from EBC with Chola Pass and Gokyo lakes. I joined the trip as a young solo girl so naturally... read more I was a bit hesitant. This trip exceeded all expectations and was incredible from start to finish.
I couldn't have done it without my guide Netra and my porters.
Netra was absolutely incredible, making me feel comfortable and at ease the whole time. He went above and beyond to make everyone happy. The highlight of the trip was him playing cards with us every night.
He was extremely knowledgeable and was very patient with our questions. Without him, I would not have enjoyed the trip as much as I did. So a massive thank you do Netra!
One of our guides was also amazing and deserves massive recognition. Taking me under my wing if I was a bit faster than the groups and again, making me feel at ease.
It is a hard trek and the first time I've struggled being away from home but the people from Nepal Hiking Team made me feel at home in the mountains of Nepal.

I would highly recommend the company and the trek to everyone. It was a perfect length for acclimatization and I managed with no diamox. Yes, it is hard but worth every second.