Client Reviews

With friends Michele and Robert, in the first two weeks of November we did the Kanchejunga trekking, the weather was not favorable, snowfall and landslides forced us to revise the program. Splendid organization of Visit Himalaya Treks that, with the owner, Himal, has brilliantly managed the changes of program and allowed us to cover almost all the trek and always safely.

Special thanks to Ram, guide, and porters Dawa and Purna. Excellent management of transfers that were very complicated due to bad weather, but always perfectly organized, including a change of date internal transfer flight for early return of a day to KTM.

Thanks again, and goodbye to Himal of VHT, hoping to do more trekking soon with Visit Himalaya Treks.

This trek was my third Nepal visit and the first time I joined Himal and his team of VHT. It turned out to be my best Nepal experience so far. I was lucky with my previous guides, but they were no longer available. So I searched the Internet and found Himal’s agency. I was convinced by the references from his previous guiding career. I now realize that I have discovered a small world of Nepali mountain guides and mountain lovers from all over the world who come together repeatedly. Most of his clients return, and yeah :), I feel the same way.

I trekked the Kanchenjunga route in the anticlockwise direction, visiting both the base camps of Kanchenjunga and the base camp of Januu Himal. Already, the start of the journey is very interesting, as the approach is by jeep through the villages and towns of the Rai and Limbu people. We then trekked from Sukhetar over Lali Kharka, Kande Bhanjyang, Phumphe Danda, and Yamphudin, navigating between fields over paths which only the villagers use. The interactions with the locals, even if limited by the language barrier, were priceless for me.

There were many opportunities to learn about agriculture, crops, animals, drinks, construction techniques, and habits. The second reward of the journey came in the form of beautiful forests, which included both coniferous stands higher up and broadleaf jungle of the lower altitudes, namely below Ghunsa. The 'panda habitat' bamboo forest was simply a fairy tale. The third reward came, of course, in the form of the mountain vistas. Apart from Kanchenjunga itself, which one can see both from the 'friendlier' southern side and from the formidably looking north side, there is Januu Himal. It feels like the Ama Dablam of this region, but in a row with Sobi Thongje and Ghabur Peak, it radiates magic. Below it, sitting on a small plateau, is the sacred rock of the Limbu, as if talking to the mountain itself.

I had a very friendly duo to travel with, Keshab as a guide and Raju as a porter. There was always something to talk about or laugh about, and at the same time, they were very courteous and attentive. Himal warned me that I should expect a lower level of comfort. I found it like parts of the Manaslu trek. We stayed in small teahouses or homestays. The least comfortable were the highest places, such as Lonak or Ramche, because of the cold and because the teahouses are few and small and often fill to capacity. The logistics of the trip were flawless, and my feeling was always that I was in good hands. To me, this was excellent guidance.

During the first two weeks of November, with my friend Massimo, we made the Kanchenjunga Circuit trek, a very challenging trek also due to the heavy and unusual rains with snowfalls at high altitude that occurred between the end of October and the beginning of November. Robert from the USA was also added to our group and proved to be an excellent travel companion. We have done many other treks in Nepal in the past; this was the first time with Visit Himalaya Treks. 

I must say that we were very impressed by the seriousness and organization of Himal Tamang, the owner, a very competent, serious, precise, and attentive person who followed us in all phases of the trek. Even the changes in plans caused by the weather were handled with flexibility and reasonableness. The Ram guide and the porters, Purna and Dawa, were outstanding. Always attentive, kind, and helpful at all times. We highly recommend VHT and Himal Tamang's person. You will feel in good hands!. Surely if we return to Nepal for a trek, we will rely on Visit Himalaya Treks. Thank you!!

My 4th trek with Visit Himalaya Treks, this time to Kachenjunga North and South base camps (circuit). The 26-day trip was extremely well organised and ran smoothly, despite the recent adverse weather conditions in the region and landslips necessitating route diversions. We did not manage to reach Oktang viewpoint or climb Drohmo Ri because of the heavy snowfall, but did overnight at Ramche and Pang Pema.

It was a tough but highly enjoyable trek; the best I have done to date in Nepal. Our guide and porters were excellent, and I can throughly recommend both this trek and Visit Himalaya Treks as a company. I also added a 2-night safari stay at Chitwan onto the end of the trip, which Himal arranged quickly and efficiently for me. 

This is our second time trekking with Visit Himalaya Treks. We did the Upper Mustang trek in 2019, and this time we did the Manaslu circuit. As always, the service has been top-notch since the very beginning. Himal answered our questions in a very timely manner and recommended less-traveled side trips to us. Himal always provides the best information about the area. He knows so much about the different trekking areas of Nepal, and their itineraries are the best.

We had Ramkaji as our trekking guide, and his cousin Dawa as our porter. The Manaslu circuit trek had long trekking days at the beginning, and Ramkaji was able to modify our itinerary to best fit our needs. Instead of doing the 2 days to Namrung and Lho, we did the same distance in 3 days to Garp, Sho, and Shyala.  We were able to acclimatize very well, and we did not encounter many other trekkers in those 3 days. Shyala is the most beautiful village and has the best views of Manaslu, Nadi Chuli, and Himal Chuli. Seeing those mountains light up during sunrise was one of the most unforgettable memories on this trek. Ramkaji is patient, kind, knowledgeable, and ensures our safety and comfort on the whole trek.

Our porter Dawa is positive, strong, and hard-working. On our day to the Larke Pass, it was cold and icy. Ramkaji and Dawa gave their microspikes to us for descent. We watched Dawa descending the icy trail with our heavy duffel bags. Words cannot express how grateful we were and how generous and caring the Nepali people are. We had an excellent time on the Manaslu Circuit, all thanks to Himal, Ramkaji, and Dawa’s support.

I highly recommend Visit Himalaya Treks to everyone. They are professional, flexible, and provide high-quality service. Whether you want to go to popular areas such as Everest or Annapurna, or restricted areas such as Upper Mustang or Manaslu, Visit Himalaya Treks is your go-to travel agency!