Client Reviews

Comments: Mountain climbing, a first for the team. Moe, Raed, Anshul, Sachin, Rishabh, YP our cameraman and myself Matt, never expected what we confronted. The idea came to our mind when Moe and I visited Nepal for a Safari last February. Everest gave us a feeling that could not be described in words. When you see photos and documentaries you think it's a walk in the park but believe me the eight hours of walk each day was one experience none of the members will ever forget. I am definitely sure Omar & Gyan didn't know what he was up against as they had never met anyone other than Reed prior to this trip. They were already shocked with the preparation our team had done just on the night of our arrival with the mountain of bags we intended to take alongwithus, and the first thing they did was make us empty our bags and tell us what we MUST leave behind, it worked with the "Indians" but not with us.

Personally it wasn't a first for me to poor areas of the world but this one was different not just for me but for everyone in the team. When you see the porters ranging from 11 to 60 years old carrying 30Kg on their backs tied to their foreheads it makes you think, not what their strength is, but of the will they have. And they do it from their hearts with love and they never stop smiling. You feel a certain energy and it gives you strength to carry on.

This trip showed us all a different side to life. Days without showers, sleeping in a sleeping bag when the weather just outside our one layer cabin is -10C, bathrooms with a mountain view were honestly the least of the trip's challenges. It didn't matter how fit you are and how many hours you spent in the gym every day, your heart rate still went up as high as 160 in a matter of seconds just taking a few steps along the trek. Our trek started off from one of the world's amost interesing airports at Lukla at the altitude of 2,860m and went through the villages of Phakding, Namche Bazaar, Thyangboche, Dengboche, Leboche and finally Gorak Shep which is just a 5km walk from Everest Base Camp. 5km is a mere 2hrs 30mins of undulating paths including navigating precariously over big rocks. At this point we haden't slept nor showered but we were relieved to have reached our destination of Base Camp which is 5,360m above sea level surrounded by beautiful towering glaciers. Fueled by excitement, we only felt the head aches caused by low oxygen, thin air and the hours of walk when we got back to Gorak Shep, our resting place for the night. It wasn't over yet because early in the morning we had to go up Kala Pattar, a hill standing at 5,657m with an incredible uninterrupted view of the summit of Everest.

All in all, we managed to reach the Base Camp in seven days before starting our journey back in three days. It was great to savour the views on the way back now having achieved our ultimate objective. Finally the trip ended with the same unforgettable energy it started with, a hilarious stand up comedy improvisation at Lukla airport which we will all remember as one of the trips best highlights !

This amazing trip wouldn't have been possible if it wasn't for Wild Guanabana, (Adventure Treks Nepal) Omar, Gyan and our local guide Gani and of course our famous porters Jit Bahadur, Bala Ram and Marakubir. Thank you for making this such a memorable trip for us all !

Sheikh Mohammed Abdulla Mohd Althani
Dubai

Comments: "It was a 100% superb trip."

Comments: "Great experience! Good company with fine professionalism."

Comments: "Everything was very good and fine, from the meeting and handling to the services of the supporting staff and meals and transportation. Our tour Guide in Bhutan was very good. Overall, it was an awesome trip!"

Comments: I have decided to travel alone to Nepal, that's why I sought my friend ,Sona's help(she has completed Annapurna Base Camp in 2007) who recommended  Adventure Trek Nepal .It was very important form me (as I have decided to travel alone) to find a trustworthy, reliable travel agency. I can't thanks enough to Gyan, Gyanendra,Ramess that I had completed the trip of my life. They were always there for me 24/7..

When I changed my mind and decided to finish EBC track earlier in order to see more of Nepal's beautiful "treasures" they helpfully organised it for me in the last minute.

I would highly recommend them to everyone.

Many thanks
Kati - (Sahy,Slovakia)

Egy szép napon Kati úgy döntött  egyedül vág neki Nepál csodálatos,misztikus világának. Mint egyedülálló nő fontos volt számomra ,hogy egy megbízható utazási irodát találjak. Ennek jegyében baratnőm ,Sona segitségét kértem , aki már előzőleg rénszvett az Annapurna alaptábor megmászásában. Az ő javaslatára hallgatva az Adventure Trek Nepal utazási irodát válsztottam ( a mai napig hálával tartozom érte ).

Gyan,Gyanendra,Ramees odaadó, elszánt csapatának köszönhetően   életem legszebb 21 napját élhettem át.(amikor az utolsó percben meggondoltam magam és az Evereszt Alaptábort 2 nappal előbb szerettem volna megtenni,hogy Nepál lenyűgöző természeti kincseiből többet láthassak , segítőkészen szervezték át programom.

Az Adventure Trek Nepal egy magas színvonalú ,megbízható, barátságos,odaadó utazási iroda akit mindenkinek szívből ajánlani tudok.

Hálás köszönet
Kati - (Ipolyság,Slovakia)

Comments: I arrived at Thamel, Kathmandu in early October 2009, having exchanged just a few emails with Gyan Karki. I planned to spend October and November in Nepal. I had not yet booked a trek, but our email exchange had already given me a good feel for Adventure Treks Nepal (ATN). They sounded experienced, friendly and extremely professional . I had a good idea of the schedule I wanted.  When I met Gyan on my first day in Kathmandu, his friendly and smiling face fuelled my enthusiasm to get started as soon as possible. I quickly booked a tailor made 25 day trek that combined the Annapurna Circuit and Base Camp treks. I also booked with ATN, the Everest Base Camp trek, travelling via Gokyo and the Cho La Pass over 22 days.  At very short notice, Gyan managed to arrange for me, my own guide/porter, Mingma, for the Annapurna trek. I was impressed. For the Everest trek, my guide/porter was Shangham.

I will always recall Gyan, his driver Yekka and Mingma meeting me early on Day 1 of my Annapurna trek, at my guesthouse, where we all had breakfast together. We then drove in Gyan's white 1970s Mercedes from Thamel to Besi Sahar, the official start of the circuit.  I was immediately touched by the warm welcome, courtesy and respect shown to me. They had already become my friends. From booking flights, transporting me to/from airports, arranging tours - this warmth, professionalism and the personal touch were constant throughout my contact with ATN. 

I would definitely recommend ATN to anyone wanting to trek in the Nepal Himalayas. You will receive an excellent all round service. ATN is an extremely professional company that prides itself in providing a very personal touch. I guarantee that you will take home with you some truly lifetime experiences. I shall definitely be back soon !

My Guide/Porters – Mingma: Annapurna Circuit and Base Camp; Shangham: Everest Base Camp via Gokyo and the Cho La Pass

Hiring a guide/porter is a personal choice. I decided to use Mingma and Shangham because I thought I would have a more enjoyable experience without having to carry a 20kg pack. I would also benefit from the personal security and cultural insights offered to me by a guide/porter. I was not disappointed.

Influenced by Gyan's example, teaching and the ATN philosophy, Mingma and Shangham were extremely hard working, courteous and encouraging. As we trekked through a variety of terrains and climates, I learned much from them, about the different history's, cultures - Nepalese and Tibetan - religions and foods of the indigenous populations. Their knowledge of many of the world's highest peaks was impressive.

For their professionalism, hard work and courtesy, I would recommend Mingma and Shangham at  ATM, to anyone who decides to use a guide/porter for their trek.

Ewan - Hong Kong

Comments: Trekking Campo Base Annapurna 6-26 ottobre 2009

Alle ore 15.00 del 7 ottobre 2009 siamo atterrati all'aeroporto di Kathmandu, dopo un lungo viaggio in aereo, con partenza da Milano Malpensa (Italia).

Ci ha accolto un sorridente ragazzo del luogo, Bhuwan, che ci ha subito fatti sentire a nostro agio, nonostante il tempo fosse brutto (pioveva a dirotto e l'aria era soffocante e afosa).
Il viaggio fino all'Hotel Shanker e stato lungo perché le strade della capitale nepalese sono sempre molto trafficate, ma all'arrivo l'hotel era perfetto: pulito e accogliente.

Il giorno seguente abbiamo visitato la vecchia citta di Kathmandu. durante il pranzo e uscito il sole e la citta si e subito trasformata, con i suoi mille colori vivaci.
La nostra guida Bhuwan parlava un perfetto ialiano. E' sempre stato sorridente e disponibile e ci ha subito fatti sentire a nostro agio.

Il giorno seguente siamo partiti alla volta di Pokhara, su un pullmino affittato tutto per noi. Il viaggio e stato lungo, ma gradevole. Bhuwan ci ha raccontato mille cose sul Nepal e ha risposto alle innumerevoli domande che gli abbiamo fatto sul suo paese, la sua cultura e la sua famiglia. Chissa quante volte gli hanno chiesto le stesse cose. Ha veramente una grande pazienza!

Il giorno 10 ottobre 2009 siamo finalmente partiti con il tanto atteso trekking. Le prime due ore sono state veramente faticose. Nonostante l'allenamento fatto durante l'estate, gli innumerevoli scalini sotto il caldo sole dell'autunno nepalese si sono fatti notare. Ma Bhuwan e riuscito ad adeguare la velocita del passo alle nostre esigenze e dopo la pausa pranzo a Potana, le gambe ormai andavano da sole e le 4 del pomeriggio sono arrivate subito. La prima tappa era raggiunta!

Il giorno seguente, non avremmo mai creduto di alzarci dal letto e riuscire a intraprendere la nuova tappa senza alcun problema.

Il trekking al Campo Base Annapurna e stato un'esperienza veramente indimenticabile. Ogni giorno ci siamo svegliati al mattino presto, ma senza alcuna difficolta. I lodge che sono stati scelti per il pernottamento erano puliti e comodi. Abbiamo sempre mangiato bene e abbondante. Ogni giorno la nostra guida ci ha fatto camminare sodo, ma a una velocita adeguata alle nostre "prestazioni fisiche": a meta mettinata facevamo una pausa per il te o per una favolosa limonata calda; due ore per la pausa pranzo e poi una tirata unica fino al lodge dove avremmo pernottato.

I paesaggi incontrati di giorno in giorno, di ora in ora, ci affascinavano continuamente.
La pace e la purezza dell'aria vissuti in questo trekking sono indescrivibili. Non esistono parole per far rivivere l'esperienza. Si deve provare!
Indimenticabili anche le albe e i tramonti sulle montagne, dietro il Machapuchhare che ha vegliato su di noi per tutto il trekking.

Dopo aver ammirato le maestose montagne del massiccio dell'Annapurna, sulla via del rientro abbiamo fatto una piccola deviazione nella valle parallela. Da Ghorepani ci siamo svegliati all'alba per una passeggiata fino a Poon Hill, dove abbiamo potuto ammirare il nascere del sole e la catena del Daulaghiri.

Al rientro abbiamo ancora fatto tappa per un giorno a Phokara, dove abbiamo visitato il tempio della Pace e gustato un favoloso pesce di lago. Rientrati a Kathmandu abbiamo ancora visitato Pashupatinath, Baktapur e Buddanath, tre "quartieri" di Kathmandu dedicati alle religioni buddista e induista.Infine, giorno libero di shopping nel quartiere di Thamel, il regno dello shopping.

Questo viaggio e stata la nostra prima esperienza in Nepal. Tutti, alla fine del trekking, eravamo stanchi, ma molto felici. Non si e trattato solo di un viaggio, nonostante gli oltre 400.000 passi, 160 Km fatti a piedi, ma e stata una vera esperienza di vita, in cui siamo venuti a contatto con un mondo sereno e molto ricco spiritualmente.
Bhuwan e il suo team di Adventure Treks Nepal ci hanno fatti sentire a casa, ci hanno accolti nel loro paese e ci hanno fatto amare queste montagne "difficili" ma affascinanti e ci hanno fatto venire voglia di tornare appena possibile, anche solo con la mente.

Pheri beton la !