Client Reviews

We completed a 25-day custom-designed trek in the Annapurna Area recently. Our trek included Nar Phu Valley, Tilicho Lake, Thorong La Pass, and Khopra Danda.

Everything from start to finish was perfect!

Himal, the owner, is prompt and clear with all communication and planning, including domestic flights and jeep transport. He will work with you to create a fantastic experience.

Our guide Subba and porter Purna were super. They both worked very hard to ensure we had a fun and safe trek. They were flexible about each day’s plan and tea house choices as well as adjustments while on the trail due to weather conditions. Even on the hardest days, they had smiles and encouraging words. They worked well together, and the 4 of us made a good team.

I have only had positive experiences with VHT and everyone connected to the company. I can recommend them 100% to organize and deliver an amazing trek!

Dear Himal, Raj, Ishwar, and all team.
Thank you very much for the amazing trekking experience on the Kanchenjunga Lumba Sumba Pass Trek. You assembled a strong team and demonstrated perfect planning, organization, and execution throughout our trek. In my twelve expeditions and over twenty treks in the Himalayas, I have never received such excellent service and care during high-altitude treks.

We enjoyed every moment of our three-week journey to the eastern Himalayan region. Once again, thank you for the wonderful Trekking. 

Graham Hoyland
Author, Sailor, Mountaineer & Adventure Film Producer.
https://www.grahamhoyland.com/

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Delphine Coste.

We recently completed a wonderful Kanchenjunga trek with Visit Himalaya Treks, and we had a top-notch experience. Himal Tamang set us up for success with our guide, Ishwar Tamang, and our porter, Brish. The whole experience was outstanding. From the initial itinerary to a few tweaks along the way, it was a smooth and flawless experience. Ishwar brought so much experience and knowledge to our trek and to our stopover in Fikkal after the trek.

Back in Kathmandu, we had a bonus afternoon of last-minute sightseeing before our departure. Our guide Sujan was a friendly and encyclopedic guide on our visits to Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, and a quaint little restaurant in Thamel. His effervescent joy about sharing his community was infectious.
We are so very grateful for our lovely time in Nepal. 

We wanted a private Kanchenjunga trek for our 2nd visit to Nepal & queried a handful of agencies. Himal stood out with his responsiveness & knowledge of the region, and we quickly opted to book with VHT. We couldn't be happier with the entire experience. Himal was patient with our many questions and accommodating of every request. He put together a package with a fair price that exactly matched our wants and never made us feel rushed, pressured, or as if we were causing any difficulty at all.

We are independent travellers but appreciated a personal transfer from KTM, especially late at night after a long journey. It was an unexpected treat that our trekking guide, Ishwar, met us at the airport and got us to our selected hotel. After a brief meetup with Himal & Ishwar, the next day we were left to do as we liked - this combo of support + free time suited us perfectly.

On-trek, we were constantly impressed by guide Ishwar and porter Brish (also a rising guide, bonus!). This top-tier team made our 2+ weeks together perfectly frictionless. From long jeep rides on sketchy roads in questionable weather, to late hotel arrivals, to meals in places with/without a menu at any time of day, to coming off-trek a day early after days without cell signal, we never thought about logistics because it all happened with zero effort from us. On top of his ninja-like project manager skills, Ishwar is an insanely generous and incredibly experienced mountain guide, and as the days passed, we realized how lucky we were to have been paired with him. He'd regularly strike up conversations with people we saw, developing/maintainining relationships, gleaning beta on current conditions, finding an answer to any question, or aiding in making a request possible. 

He noticed our likes, listened to our preferences, and used this input to tailor each day to our personal style. We are reasonably fit with extensive mountain experience and were a bit apprehensive that even an itinerary requested by us might ultimately feel restrictive on-trail. This was a needless worry as Ishwar assured us that our progress & path would be determined by weather and our own fitness/desires, not a printout. He provided the perfect mix of accommodation and voice of reason when we discussed options for each day. We encountered only a handful of other groups during our trip, and it was obvious that we had the most experienced and professional team. 

Of all the trekkers we met, we were the only ones with a clear view of Kangchenjunga from the south, because of where we stayed (Ramche) and when we left for Oktang (cold, early). We are thankful for Ishwar's specific expertise, as that morning was a highlight of our trek. As icing on the cake, Ishwar is a really great human, and we simply enjoyed spending each day with him. Brish played a less visible but still invaluable role in our daily activities. He capably carried our bags over every type of terrain, none of it easy, and always with a smile. He is sweet, funny, and kind enough not to laugh at our beginner Nepali or our preference to enjoy afternoon tea outside on a rock instead of in a dark dining area. By the end of our trek, we were sharing games and stories, and it's clear he'll make an excellent guide as he transitions into this new role.

Post-trek, we stayed in the Ilam region a few days (+ an extra night). It was unexpected but serendipitous that while Brish returned to Kathmandu, Ishwar remained with us - rather than being at all awkward, this transformed our short time in Fikkal into a 2ary highlight of the trip. Ishwar opened doors to experiences we would never have had on our own - tea processing tour, tuk-tuk rides, and a brand new monastery. He accompanied us enough so we felt completely taken care of, but then left us to our own devices so that we never felt stifled. In short, Ishwar's dedication to both service and hospitality knows no boundaries and shines in any circumstance.

Huge thanks to Himal for coordinating a near-perfect 3+ week trip.... only seeing a snow leopard could have improved our trek! 10/10 for Visit Himalaya Treks.

I recently conducted the Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek with Visit Himalaya Treks Pvt. Ltd., and it is without a doubt one of the strongest experiences I have had.

From the start, the communication was good and neat. Everything was well organized, which allowed me to lower my shoulders and focus fully on the trip itself.

The trek itself is very special – remote, varied, and incredibly beautiful. The landscape is changing all the time, from green valleys and rivers to high alpine surroundings and mighty mountains. It never felt touristic, making the experience even more unique.

What really made the trip were the people. My guide Hari was experienced and very confident to carry, especially at high elevations. He had a good overview and made good decisions along the way. Porter Rajo also did a fantastic job – always positive, helpful, and with a smile. I have great respect for both efforts.

I also experienced that the pace of the trip was well adapted, with enough time for acclimatisation. This made the whole experience feel safe and complete.

This is not an easy trip, but for those who want a real and less commercial trekking experience in the Himalayas, I can really recommend it.

I would definitely recommend Visit Himalaya Treks further.

Thank you for an unforgettable trip.
Hege Gundersen.