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!

  Despite booking only a few days before arrival, Nepal Hiking Team were so accommodating and responded to all of our requests promptly and clearly; Ganga and his team were very... read more knowledgable and wanted to make sure all of our queries were dealt with.

On arrival, we were met by Ganga who helped us understand our itinerary and had sorted out a day trip around Kathmandu with a private guide, Kumar, who was easy-going and his insightful knowledge of the City, its culture and people led to an fascinating day out.

The trek itself was also perfectly organised with 4 incredible days led by the awesome guide Raj who went above and beyond to make sure everything was as perfect as can be and we would have no hesitation in asking for him to lead our next trek on our inevitable return! The sunrise views at the top of Poon Hill were worth the early rise and walking and would recommend to anyone. A special mention must also go to our porter, Durbar (not sure on spelling!) who will now graduate to becoming a guide and anyone who treks with him will find themselves in great hands!

Following our trek, we had a wonderful few days in Chitwan where Nepal Hiking Team had arranged everything for us and we had a private tour across the jungle with viewings of crocodiles, rhinos and many many other species!!

All in all, we could not recommend Nepal Hiking Team enough, from the consistent and clear communication, the detailed organisation and most importantly the amazing staff that we encountered. We will definitely use them again!

  We had an amazing experience with Nepal Hiking Team! Ganga was incredibly responsive, accommodating, and quickly answered all our questions before our trip. He arranged a custom ABC trip adding... read more a day-long tour of Kathmandu, a free day in Pokara, and a flight back to Kathmandu. Once in Nepal, he met us at our hotel several times before and after our trek to ensure everything was going smoothly. We can’t say enough about our guide, Hadi, and porters, Navaraj and Ganesh. They became our trail family and kept us safe, comfortable, and educated on the culture and geography of the Annapurna Conservation Area. Hadi brilliantly paced us through days of climbing, arranged the best rooms in every tea house, and kept us laughing the entire trek. He was always attentive to our comfort and safety and was especially caring to our daughter when she was sick with a cold. When we reached ABC the views were blocked by clouds, but the next morning Hadi got up at 5:00 am to wait for the views to clear and woke us up as soon as the clouds lifted! And a highlight of the trek was nightly card games with our team. Nepal Hiking Team and their professional, caring staff are top notch. I highly recommend them and will use them again when we return to Nepal. Thank you for a trip of a lifetime!