Reviews

Our guide read the weather and our energy better than we did. Teahouses were booked, pacing was honest, and we never felt herded.

Four of us, one guide, no rushing for photos at sunrise. The rhododendron forests in April were the surprise highlight.

Close to Kathmandu, genuine village stays, and a team that treated the rebuilt valley with respect. We will be back for Manaslu.

Long days and a serious pass. Porters were looked after, food was better than expected, and the restricted-area logistics just worked.

Caves, wind and monasteries. The jeep sections were bumpy but the lodges in Lo Manthang were a gift. Guides knew every checkpoint.

Fixed ropes, an honest turn-around time, and a climbing sherpa who cared more about our feet than the summit photo.

Bhaktapur before the coaches, a Newar lunch, and a guide who could explain a window without a script.

Rhino at a civilised hour, river boat that was not overloaded, and a lodge that did not pretend to be a five-star in the Terai.

Long, quiet, and properly supported. We never felt like the first group the kitchen had seen that week — because we were not.

Phoksundo’s colour, a pass that earned its reputation, and a crew that made camping feel looked after rather than improvised.