Reviews

Booked with Trekking Planner to do the Manaslu Circuit on the recommendation of a friend who did Annapurna Base Camp with them last year and had a brilliant time. We were met at the airport and transported to our hotel where we were met by the owner Dipac who had as briefed and sorted with kit in short order. We had the same guide, Binod who is a lovely and cheerful man. Very knowledgeable, very perceptive and always ready to offer help and advice when needed. He keeps a sharp, but low key eye on his group and will slow the pace to suit all of the party members or move a little quicker if all is going well. He had plenty of excellent advice on preparing for altitude and he was thorough with the blood O2 checks. He is very well known on the circuit and was greeted cheerfully wherever he went. Paperwork and chekpoints were all handled smoothly and professionally. His support of the group at the end of each day was great too and the evening card games were a highlight for me. I learned and got thrashed at 3 new games! We had 2 excellent porters, Thaman and Aitaman who were also amazing and always ready with a cheery greeting and a smile. They handled the baggage with care and made sure it was there to greet you in your room at the end of the day. It was nice to have them join in the card games in the evening as well and made for a very included and intimate experience all round. I cannot recommend the company enough if you a thinking of visiting Nepal.

I had such a wonderful experience on the ABC trek with the company last year that I immediately booked this year’s trip - the Manaslu circuit - and persuaded three friends to join me. Dipak (the owner) is very attentive and is happy to organise bespoke trips, and this one included both Pokhara and Chitwan. He also managed my request for me to be reunited with Binod, my guide from last year and Thaman the porter. I was delighted to have time with Binod again; he is a bundle of positive energy, a very experienced guide and looked after us with care and laughter. Our safety was paramount and he regularly assessed our condition as we gained altitude. Again, his experience shone through and we all safely trekked the Lakse pass. As a group of four, not only did we have the company of Thaman but were joined by the young Aitaman, both porters impressing us with their strength, diligence and good humour.
Pokhara is a lovely place to relax after a demanding trek and would recommend it as a destination to include in a visit to Nepal.
The fact I’m considering returning for a third year and would definitely use Trekking planner again is the ultimate recommendation.

Having just finished the Manaslu circuit trek I wanted to recommend Trekking Planner as a fantastic company to go with.
Dipak personalised our itinerary and was constantly flexible to accommodate changes throughout the three weeks we spent in Nepal. As a group of four older clients (57 - 67 yrs) we were very aware it was going to be tough. However our guide Binod was positive and encouraging. He was full of energy and a joy to be with. He communicated clearly the outline of each day and what was important, organising the food and accommodation at the tea houses, as well as being on hand at all times to sort anything we needed. Binod's super power was getting to know us very fast as individuals and as a group. He was able to tell quickly by reading our faces what we needed as we faced some challenging days. We trusted him implicitly as he gently trained us up for the big successful day over the pass (lots of sleep, keep it steady and drink lots of water!) Binod has been amazing! I feel I have made a friend after the hours we have spent together chatting about Nepal and learning so much about his culture. He was a mine of information about so many things. I must not forget to mention our two porters; Thamen and Aitaman, they worked tirelessly to carry our bags, always smiling and cheerful whenever we saw them, as well being really helpful at the tea houses. I have had a fantastic trekking experience. Thank you Binod, Thaman and Aitaman.

We had the most amazing time! Pasang and his team could not have been better and the trek was incredible. Stunning scenery and nice and quiet routes compared to EBC. Thanks Pasang, Rinji, and the whole team!

Tour to the Everest Base Camp with Pasang Sherpa. It was a great experience for me and I can really recommend this tour with him!

The trip was amazing! The owner Dipak helped me organised my trip down to the tiniest detail. Helped me booked domestic flights and hotels when I'm busy overseas prior to my trip. Everything was tailored and the owner is very responsive. The guide Anish and the porter Milan is simply the best and helped me along my way to make my trip comfortable, safe and enjoyable. The whole experience was thoughtful and caring. Would join tours from this company again 10/10.

Pasang, our guide, was great, very helpful, and friendly. It was a lovely experience with beautiful scenes. Very much recommended.

Amazing experience to Everest Base Camp made possible by Trekking Planner. From the planning stages, Dipak (owner) was very responsive and helped plan a unique trip based on our requirements.

From the moment we got to Nepal, Dipak took care of everything and was always on hand for help and advice. Even when things did not go to plan, they handled it well and made sure our trip was a success.

Our Guide ( Ananta) and porter were exceptional and a big factor in making our trip successful. They went above and beyond, and truly cared for their clients.

I would highly recommend Trekking Planner and our Guide, Ananta, to anyone considering doing a trek in Nepal.