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Annapurna I Expedition 8091m

Annapurna I is one of the most difficult 8000m category peaks and the tenth-highest mountain in the world.

Annapurna I Expedition 8091m

Duration
45 Days
Difficulty
5/5
Altitude
8091m.
Acivity
6 hrs/day
Best Season
Autumn/Spring

Annapurna Expedition 8091m Annapurna is the first mountain standing in the category of the 8000m premier peaks and the tenth highest mountain in the world. The first attempt at Annapurna was by French climber Named Maurice Herzog in 1950. there are four summits in the range of Annapurna from the northern barrier of Pokhara valley. The entire surrounding is protected within the 7629 km2 Annapurna conservation area the largest conservation in Nepal. Geographically Annapurna is located within latitude 28° 35 46 North, longitude 83° 49 13 east. Annapurna massif consists of six major peaks above 7200m which are Annapurna II 7937m, Annapurna III 7555m Annapurna IV 7525m, Annapurna south 7291m) and Annapurna 7455m. Annapurna Expedition has been able to put a good impression on visitors as it consists of many highest peaks, the Beautiful Pokhara Valley, and the biggest conservation area in Nepal. The Annapurna expedition is one of the most difficult climbing in the world. South Face route is the ideal route to the summit of Mt. Annapurna free from the avalanche hazards that meet the standard routes on the North Face of the mountain. Annapurna base camp 4200m is beautiful safe grassland. We must set up four camps for the summit attempt Annapurna Camp I 5200m | 17060ft, Annapurna Camp II 5700m | 18700ft, Annapurna Camp III 6500m | 21325ft, and Annapurna Camp IV 7100m | 23294ft.

Base camp to camp I am in the middle of the glacier of Annapurna slope of 25º, the route is mixed via ridge rock and glacier approach. The camping site is in a very good location protected from avalanches. The whole section requires the help of fixed rope and takes about 5 hours of the climb to get to Camp I. Camp II is an average ice section with hybrid climbing skills about roughly 50º -60º effort before heading up the glacier of camp I one must cross the black wall rock with few steep blue ice sections 45º and 60m rock climb. Getting up to Camp III is the longest distance of 800m | 2655ft with exposure to cold and wind. The maximum section is a fixed route with the first section climbing the glaciers from east to west second climbing 55º wall for 500m. This section is a little prone to avalanches prone due to the snow on the Icey layer. Camp IV is 600m climb via the crevasses and seracs which will join a couloir. Camp IV in an extensive rock cave after 3 hour's climb on steep snow and a giant wall at a 50º - 55º slope. On summit day we have a mission to complete a 1000m ascend which starts about midnight with the purpose of the summit before 10 AM. Below the central panel is a false summit; the main point comes through an edge. 900m of fixed rope above camp IV is settled by team members mostly in blue ice and snow and ascends through several basins with short snow headwalls.

Standard Itinerary

Annapurna I Expedition Itinerary:

Day 01: Kathmandu

Arrival in Kathmandu 1350m/4428ft. Airport pickup by a representative of Himalayan Nepal Trek and transfer to hotel on BB plan. 

Day 02: Preparation

Preparation, Briefings at Departments of Tourism. Overnight at Hotel on BB plan.

Day 03: Pokhara

Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara 950m/3,116ft 6 hours. Overnight at Hotel on BB plan.

Day 04: Tatopani

Drive from Pokhara to Tatopani (Naturel Hot Spring) 1110m/3,641ft 5/6 hours. Overnight at Lodge. 

Day 05: Lete

Drive from Tatopani to Lete 2300m/7,546ft 4 hours. Overnight at Lodge. 

Day 06: Jungle Camp

Trek from Lete to Jungle Camp 2900m/9,515f 5 hours. Overnight at Lodge.

Day 07: Miristi Khola

Trek from Jungle camp to Miristi Khola 4260m/13976ft 5/6 hours. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 08: Annapurna Base Camp

Trek from Miristi Khola to Annapurna Base Camp 4200m/13,780ft. 5/6 hours. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 09- 38:

Climb Annapurna I (8091m/26545ft.) Base Camp to Base Camp.

Day 39: Miristi Khola

Trek from Annapurna Base camp to Miristi Khola 4260m/13,976ft 5/6 hours. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 40: Jungle Camp

Trek from Miristi Khola to Jungle camp 2900m 976ft 5/6 hours. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 41: Lete

Trek Jungle camp to Lete 2300m/7,546ft 976ft 6 hours. Overnight at Lodge.

Day 42: Tatopani

Drive from Lete to Tatopani 1110m/3,641ft 5 hours. Explore the natural hot spring. Overnight at Lodge.  

Day 43: Tatopani

Drive from Tatopani to via Beni Pokhara Kathmandu 1350m/4,429ft 10 hours. Overnight at Hotel on BB plan. 

Day 44: Pokhara

Leisure day evening farewell dinner in a typical Nepali cultural dance restaurant. Overnight at Hotel on BB plan.

Day 45: Departure

Departure from Kathmandu to your onward destination our representative will assist you to the airport for your further destination ahead.

Includes & Excludes

Cost Includes :
  • 2 Times airport pick up and drops (domestic and international) Car, Van, Hi-ace, or Coaster in a standard private vehicle. 
  • 4 nights hotel in Kathmandu 5* Marriott Hotel single room on bed and breakfast plan.
  • 1 Welcome Dinner in a Nepali cultural dance restaurant with office Staff.
  • Assistance for cargo clearance in Nepal’s Customs, clearance cost is subject to a charge.
  • 1 Nights Hotel in Pokhara (3-star category) twin Sharing room on Bed and breakfast plan 
  • Expedition Royalty and permit of Nepal Government to climb Mt. Annapurna I, Annapurna Conservation area entry permits and fee
  • 1 Government Liaison officer with full equipment, salary, and accommodation 
  • Stool Shipment Transfer & Garbage Deposit fees.
  • Medical & Emergency rescue Insurance for all involved Nepalese staff during the trek and expedition.
  • Trekking and climbing map.
  • One Himalayan Nepal Trek Duffel Bag.
  • Drive by tours Bus Van, Jeep from Kathmandu to Pokhara and drive from Pokhara to Tatopani, Lete (by jeep) While returning; Drive from Lete/ Tatopani (by jeep) from Tatopani to Kathmandu Jeep Tourist Bus as per itinerary.
  • Transportation of all necessary equipment for all Members and Staff from Kathmandu to Lete (by Bus) and from Lete to Base camp (By Porters or Mules– depending upon condition) While returning; Base camp to Lete, Mules or Porters– depending on condition) and Lete to Kathmandu (by Bus)
  • Up to 60 Kg per member for personal baggage during the trek carried by porters or mules.
  • 3 meals a day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner; including tea and coffee) along with accessible accommodation at Hotel/Lodge during the trek and at the Base Camp, Hygienic and fresh green vegetables, fresh meat, fruits, soft drinks, and juice will be served regularly during the entire expedition using Porters close by Lete Well-managed base camp set up for members and Staffs. 
  • All necessary logistic arrangements for camping during the trek.
  • 1 Porter per member up to and from Base camp (both ways).
  • Experienced and well-trained Base Camp Cook and kitchen Helpers as required.
  • All Nepalese staff and porter’s daily wages, salary, equipment, food, and clothing.
  • Each member will have an individual north-face tent in Base Camp.
  • Single Tent, foam mattresses and pillow per member, 1 Dinning Tent, 1 Kitchen Tent, 1 Communication tent, 1 Toilet and 1 Shower Tent, 1 Staffs Tent, 1 Tent for Nepalese base camp staff, Store tents, Tables, chairs, and all necessary cooking gears.
  • Heater at base camp in each Dining. 
  • 1 Solar panel and Generator for lights at base camp, for the battery charges, laptop, and other electronic devices.
  • Oxygen, Mask Regulator, Ice wall, and Ladder training at base Camp by a professional guide.
  • 1 veteran and government-licensed climbing Sherpa per member (1 Member: 1 Sherpa) during the entire climb from Base Camp to the summit and back, and on each rotation.
  • Climbing Sherpa to assist in carrying your gear to the high camps.
  • Climbing Sherpa's Salary, Equipment, Food, and Clothing. 
  • Summit Oxygen: 3 oxygen bottles (4 liters) for each member and 1 oxygen bottle for each high-altitude Sherpa. 
  • 1 Set of Summit Oxygen masks and regulator for each member and high-altitude Sherpa, which has to be returned after the expedition. 
  • Back up Oxygen Cylinder, mask, and regulator (with appropriate charge).  
  • High Altitude Tent, Necessary cooking EPI gas, cooking pot, High food for a member, Sherpa, and other crews at (C1), (C2), and (C3) Group climbing gears and fixed and dynamic rope during the climbing period as required. 
  • Members will share tents in the above-high camps (2 members: 1 tent).
  • The team of experienced Sherpas (including personal Sherpa) will fix the route in Dhaulagiri (no extra charge will be applied to members). 
  • A Satellite Phone for emergency communication carried by Sherpa is also available for members at the appropriate charge.
  • Walkie–Talkie for communicating from Base Camp to Mountain and Mountain to Base Camp. 
  • Satellite Phone/Walkie-talkie permit for all members and staff.
  • Internet facility will be available at the Base Camp (subject to a charge).
  • Weather forecast reports regularly from Meteo test, Bern (Switzerland) during the entire expedition.
  • Comprehensive Medical kit for members and staff.
  • Mt. Annapurna, I climbing certificate issued by the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation (Nepal) (after climbing Mt. Annapurna I successfully).
Cost Excludes :
  • International flight airfare (from and to Kathmandu).
  • The Nepal entry visa fee is 125 USD for 90 Days.
  • Lunch & dinner during the stay in Kathmandu and Pokhara (also in case of early return from Trekking / Expedition than the scheduled itinerary).
  • Extra nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara, In case of early arrival or late departure, early return from Trekking / Expedition, domestic flight (due to any other reason) than the scheduled itinerary. 
  • Insurance covering both medical and high-altitude evacuation costs (for the trip cancellation, interruption, high-altitude rescue & air evacuation, medical treatment, repatriation, etc.) is Mandatory.
  • Telephone Calls, Internet, Toiletries, battery recharge, hot shower, laundry, soft drinks, beers, and any Alcoholic beverages (during the trek and in Kathmandu but we will have soft drinks for members at base camp).
  • Clothing, Packing Items, Bags, Personal Medical kits, and all kinds of Personal Trekking / Climbing Gear. 
  • Soaps, shampoos, toilet and tissue papers, toothpaste, and other items used to keep yourself clean.
  • Special Filming, Camera, and Drone permit fee.
  • Internet services during the trek.
  • Summit bonus for climbing Sherpa- Minimum 1500 USD.
  • Calculate some tips for Basecamp staff – Minimum 400 USD.
  • Other services or activities, which are not mentioned in the itinerary and other items not listed in the “Cost Includes” section.
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Jessica D

2022-07-22

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Himalayan Nepal Trek is a very professional company with a great price point. Their service is top notch and the company owner, guides, and porters will go above and beyond for their clients. They made sure we had everything sorted before arriving in Nepal and cared for us for the duration of the stay in Nepal. They answered any questions or concerns we had. They have many connections and can assist with any need from finding things to buy or even getting a medical evacuation from the mountain. I highly recommend using Himalayan Nepal Trek and planing your trip directly with Mr. Gopal. Gajen was a fantastic mountain guide. Bijay is also a great tour guide for any city adventures and sight seeing. I used this company for Everest Basecamp in 2014 and again for Annapurna in 2022.

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Alastair H

2022-07-21

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Amazing trekking experience on the Annapurna circuit. I had a great trekking experience across the Annapurna circuit. My guide (gajen) and Porter (Pasang) were great and I learnt a lot from both of them about Nepal /trekking from my time with them. I would thoroughly recommend the Himalayan Trekking Company as they really care about their clients and go the extra mile to make sure you get the most out of your trip and Nepal!

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Maurizio Novel...

2022-05-24

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Very good experience with Himalayan Nepal Trek in a remote area of Nepal: Kanchenjunga north BC and Dromo Ri 6121m. The professional service we got to undertake this expedition has been very good. In particular we can point out the good support of the guides (really professional) and we appreciated the full and flexible organization.

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MK Iyer

2022-08-10

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Everest view trek to Teng Boche on the EBC. Out of the world views. Excellent trekking Company. Took care of all the details. 6 day Teng Boche trip was very well organized. The tea houses we stayed in were all very clean and the food was good. Our guide and porter were excellent. Very patient and took care of us on all six days. Jangpo, our guide was a very experienced Sherpa, having climbed many of the top peaks, including Everest, multiple times. Being a Monsoon Trek, we were a bit worried about rain and its effects on the trail. But as Gopal, the owner, had predicted we had a few patchy showers, but mostly glorious sunshine and greenery every where. There was a weather issue at Lukla on our return with low clouds preventing air travel. Both Gopal, in Kathmandu, and our guide with us in Lukla, coordinated very well and ensured that we were on the first flight out without any delay, especially since the flights had been fully cancelled the previous day and the first couple of flights on the day of our return as well. Ours was the only flight of the day, and we were so glad that we were able to be on it.We will definitely recommend Himalayan Nepal Trek and are already planning our next trip to the Ama Dablam base camp for next year with this Company.

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John E

2022-04-01

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Excellent organization that ensured we could enjoy the trekking and the views. This included everything from cups of tea to flights. Our guide was a highly experienced professional who shared his knowledge of the mountains. All we had to do was trek!

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Steffen

2019-09-01

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Mr Shresta went out of his way to put together a custom itinerary for me that included hiking the foothills of Annapurna, going up the Lower Mustang & Muktinath, and then all the way down to Chitwan National Park over the course of roughly two weeks at an amazingly budget friendly price.

All along the way, he successfully organized everything, and his extremely experienced guide made sure to take us off the beaten path and allowed me to see amazing spots that everyone else just walked past.

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MelMel

2019-08-06

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WOW! This trip was an incredible experience and exceptional because of Himalayan Nepal Trek as our guiding company! We were 2 women over 50 years that were part of a larger group that was going to EBC - but we had chosen to do our 'own thing' and stay around 4,000m - and trek to villages around Namche (included Thamo and Thame, Kumjung, Pangboche) and then trek to meet our friends after their successful trek to EBC. Gopal with Himalayan Nepal Trek made this happen for us - he is an excellent communicator and he considered all our input and put together a great plan that we felt confident before we left on our journey! On our trek, we were well matched with our guide Mingmar and porter Manouj who were excellent! We trekked less travelled trails, and went to Monasteries, schools, a hospital, and immersed in culture! We trekked as a larger group for 6 days with Head Guide Temba - who was exceptional. Gopal pays attention to all the details - communication prior to the trip, meeting us at the airport at Kathmandu, and ensuring we had everything we needed; and when we were trekking - he was in communication with our guides. Don't hesitate to contact Himalayan Nepal Trek to share what your goal, dream or what you want your experience to be - I have no doubt that Himalayan Nepal Trek can make this a reality!

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Jeffrey Hall

2019-08-05

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Visiting Everest Base Camp and participating in a semi-technical climb in the Himalayas has been a long time goal of mine. After gettting into contact with Gopal, he reccomended I do the EBC Trek and Island Peak cimb. Since I was crunched for time and could only take 19 days off of work, Gopal tailored the itinerary with enough flexibility to achieve both objectives. The logistics and transportation upon arrival was clearly planned out. He was able to answer all the questions I had and gave reassurrance that the trip would be a success.


A success it was, completing everything on the itinerary (and more). My personnal guide Domi and porter Lhapa were both excellent. They gave me a unique introspective to the customs and lifestyle of the Sherpa family. Since I went solo, the three of us were limited only by my pace and capabiity. I did experience symptoms of altitude sickness, but this was my own doing as I did not properly pace myself going up. I saw a lot of people get evacuated due to altitude sickness at the higher camps, but if you take it slow and listen to your guides your should have no problem getting to EBC.


If you want to climb Island Peak, doing the EBC Trek is a great way to get acclimatized in a relatively short period of time. The climb itself was not hard, but did take all day to accomplish. We had the mountain to ourselfs which truly made it a memorable experience (no lines waiting on people). We crossed and climbed 8 ladders over glaciers which was a new experience for me. Domi paid careful attention the entire time, and I did not question my safety once while I was with him.


All in all, the trip was well worth the money spent. Customers/future trekkers should remember to stay flexible as weather, transportation, personal fitness, and altitude accimitization can alter the planned itinerary. Would highly reccomend this agency to those who wish to expericence the Khumbu valley from a local persective!

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yvesauprix

2020-03-04

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Trek in the Langtang Valley

I did a wonderful trek in the Langtang Valley with Himalayan Nepal Trek P. Ltd. Friends of mine recommended this company and i understand why. I dealt with the owner, Mr. Gopal, to organize my trip and he made things simple and easy. I was warmly greeted at the Kathmandu airport and things went smoothly from there. Special thanks to my guide and my porter, Gajendra and Gelu, who made sure i had a good and safe trip. They proved also very knowledgeable of the features of the Valley and its people.

If you choose this company, you will have a great trek.

Yves

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Eric M

2019-07-18

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Trek to Basecamp Via Cho La Pass

In April / May of this year 7 of us from Nova Scotia Canada used Himalayan Nepal Trek as our guiding company to hike to Mount Everest Basecamp in Nepal. The overall experience with this company was extremely positive. I found them well organized and very experienced in delivering a positive and successful excursion. We had a complicated ask for an itinerary with two of us staying at lower altitudes and 5 of us heading for basecamp. Gopal, our main contact, developed and delivered an itinerary that worked well for both groups. All logistics were handled very efficiently and professionally.

The trek itself was led by Tempa Serpa an experienced climber who looked after us all individually and made sure all were doing the right things to make it to Basecamp. He paid attention to detail and looked after us extremely well including added things like a picnic at basecamp with his brother. His knowledge and life stories of the Kumbu region are amazing. by the end of the trip my wife and I were good friends with Temba.

This is my second time using Himalayan Nepal Trek and this trip was even better than my first. I highly recommend this company for any trek you may be considering in Nepal and Tibet. They gave us a fun and successful excursion that delivered good value.

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art m

2019-07-09

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Base Camp Trek

I highly recommend this company for trekking. We did a 15-day hike to base camp with Temba as our guide. We were a group of mostly 60 years and over. Temba set a very good, steady, pace that we could all maintain . He watched each of us closely to make sure we ate properly and did not get altitude sickness. (None of us got altitude sickness, although we meet many people in other groups who did)

Temba is a very conscientious, knowledgeable, experienced guide. He has summited mount Everest four times and participated in high altitude mountain rescues. He has also climbed many of the other mountains in the region.

I do not think there is a better guide on the mountain.

Gopal was our contact for organizing all the details of the Trek. He made sure everything was was booked and ready to go when we arrived. He is very organized and has been setting up treks for years. He was in constant contact with us and answered all our pre arrival questions quickly and concisely. He took very good care of us in Kathmandu before and after the trek, inviting to his home for a pre hike meal, meeting us at the airport ,etc.

This is a well-organized, friendly, local company. I recommend them with no hesitation nor reservations.

Art.

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pranavana

2019-06-26

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Everest Base Camp with Best hands

Me and two of my friends from Sri Lanka did Everest Base camp in April 2019 with Himalayan Nepal Trek. Mr. Gopal handled this tour arrangement with high accuracy and no mistakes. He gave a tour guide Mr Indra, from my heart he has become a family member to travel with and took care of us very perfectly just like Mr. Gopal's perfectness. We have done all what we can do in a EBC tour and more than also i believe. I highly recommend Himalayan Nepal Trek to do the EBC tracking also Mr. Indra as a guide personally. I also got a chance to meet all their guide on the hiking duration all are so good and fun.

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Papadie

2019-06-24

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I spend 3 weeks in Nepal. Our guide was Temba. He is a very good guide. He is very kind, organized, answered all the questions regarding Nepal and he paid attention at every person needs.

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Aloke S

2019-06-02

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Personalized Attention to Detail

My friend John and I did the Everest Base Camp plus Gokyo Lake trek last year 2018 in Oct/Nov and Gopal, the owner of Himalayan Nepal Trek, greeted us personally on arrival and ensured we were comfortably ensconced in our hotel in Kathmandu. He also accompanied us while John shopped for some trekking items in Thamel, like down jackets and sleeping bags etc. After we had completed EBC at Gorakshep we had to reconsider our route to Gokyo as John had had some altitude issues. Gopal immediately advised our guide via phone from Kathmandu to reroute us via Phortse to Gokyo and this single decision provided us with the most enjoyable section of the trek! Gopal also organized our excursion to Chitwan after the trek. I would not hesitate to use Gopal's services if I was to return to Nepal for another trek!

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Hemrajshetty

2014-05-04

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Everest Basecamp Trek

Our trek from Kathmandu to Everest Basecamp, Kala Pathar and Island Peak and back to Kathmandu was arranged by Himalayan Nepal Trek P LTD.

The entire expedition was very well arranged right from the airport pick up to various logistics including arrangements at various locations including stay at night at various guest houses.

Our guide and porter ensured that our safety and comfort was well taken care of.

Gopal Shreshta the owner of the trekking company personally tracked and followed up to ensure everything was going well.

I would highly recommend this company for to anyone interested in travelling to Nepal

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Tohmatohs

2019-04-28

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Amazing 16 Days Everest Base Camp Trek

We had an amazing trekking experience to the Everest Base Camp. The actual trek took about 11-12 days, and we experienced all kinds of weather. Throughout the trek, our guide, Indra and the porters took really good care of us. One of the porters, Kumar, always went the extra mile and always helped Indra to ensure that we were well taken care of. Indra is a humorous guide and we had fun while trekking or chilling out at the lodges. His sharing sessions gave us valuable insights to the Everest region, and we brought back more than just photos and memories.

Appreciate the help by Tembar when we were planning for the trek, and we would love to be back to do another one!

Cheers,

Yi Hui

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karbor55

2019-04-21

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Wonderful trek! The tricky bridges over the furious streams, the dark forests and the deep gorges, the glaciers, many Kham forts and monasteries, the desert and mineral landscapes, Himlung Himal base camp, the many blue sheeps and yaks and goats give a life-time memory. The Kang La was under snow but we re-planned the itinerary towards Tilicho Tal which was, in all its most pure whiteness, the icing on the cake. Thank you to Mr Gopal and his team!

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mylee_sgkmf

2018-06-02

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Gokyo-Ri Trek

Back in January 2018, my girlfriend and I had the idea to celebrate my 30th birthday in the mountains. I approached Temba to plan the trip and like what I imaged, it is the most amazing birthday on the peak of Gokyo-Ri. The trek was very well organised. I feel safe trekking with Temba and Temba have become a true and good friend of ours. I will definitely recommend all my friends to trek with Temba / Himalayan Nepal Trek

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FannZX

2018-06-26

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Amazing trip of our lifetime, with the best guide ever

We had the trip of our lifetime, with the best Sherpa guide ever! We had a 10 days trek to Gokyo Ri, in the Everest region. Our guide, Temba Sherpa was the best guide that we could have asked for. We were shown with great hospitality the moment we touched down into Kathmandu airport.

Temba is extremely knowledgeable about the many peaks in the region and the world. He is also a very experienced trekker and mountaineer, having trekked through many of the routes several times in his 20 over years of experience, and also having reached the summits of many mountains, such as summitting Mount Everest three times so far.

Temba is also very organised and resourceful, ensuring that we had the best accommodation and food throughout the trek, and also ensuring that we had the first flights in and out of Lukla. He is also detail-oriented and pays great attention to our health and welfare throughout the trek.

Our trip was amazing, and we loved the Gokyo Ri trek, whereby we were able to appreciate the grandeur of Mount Everest amidst its surrounding peaks. We were blessed with great weather, and an amazing guide who made the entire trip such a pleasant and memorable experience.

We will definitely go back to Nepal soon, and will definitely trek with Temba and Himalayan Nepal Trek when we are back again. I would strongly recommend Temba and Himalayan Nepal Trek to anyone who wishes to do a trek in Nepal.

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abbyhnyman

2018-08-05

owl

Amazing Guide

Had a great time! Our guide Indra was very kind, knowledgable and patient. We felt very welcome and safe traveling with him and any and all questions were answered with a smile. His son Sushil accompanied us as well and he was also very nice and great to have with us. The guest houses we stayed at were great and had all basic amenities you would need. The area was enchanting, the people were welcoming, and the views were amazing.

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