Reviews

From the very first moment walking into the Trekking Planner office, we felt very comfortable and knew that we’d made a good choice. Dipak sat with us and we discussed what we had intended to arrange. He was very knowledgeable due to his extensive experience guiding all over Nepal. We were doing this as part of a world trip, so due to our long term travelling, and not wanting to take unneeded items, Dipak kindly allowed us to leave our excess baggage in the office for safekeeping.

We planned to do the Manaslu circuit and link up to the Annapurna circuit directly after. The plan was recommended to do the Tsum valley on the Manaslu trek to assist in acclimatisation prior to attempting the high passes. It was a fantastic recommendation as was far less busy than other sections and the scenery was magnificent from the top of the valley. We arranged to have our guide with us for the Manaslu trek (18 days) and then when we finished and prepared to leave from Dharapani for the Annapurna, we planned to continue on our own.

Our guide, Ramesh, met us at the office on the morning we left for the beginning of the trek. Ramesh was such an awesome young guide. Always cheerful, smiling and singing along the way, he was very knowledgeable on the mountain ranges and always happy to answer any questions we had. Having spent some time trekking the Tsum valley before attempting the the Larke Pass (5106m) definitely helped with our acclimatisation. The company takes this all very seriously as we were one of the few groups that had their guide monitoring the oxygen absorption and pulse of an evening to ensure we were in good physical condition to continue higher the next day.

We arranged to have the accomodation and food as a package and it worked very well for us. There wasn’t any issues with limiting food options from the menu, as we’d heard some other guides had imposed. Our food and drink orders were made well within reason, though we had some allowances made for us on occasion. Everything was very well organised and explained what the trekking plan would be for the following day.

Even though we had planned for Ramesh to return to Kathmandu as we continued on our own, he was ever helpful in giving us some fantastic information and assisting us before we parted. He has a lot of experience in his years of guiding and it was such a pleasure having him along with us, that we intend on having him guide us again when we return to Nepal to do some more trekking in the future.

Based on our personal experience, and the reviews of many other satisfied clients, we would highly recommend Dipak at Trekking Planner, and also Ramesh to guide you, to assist you in tailoring your trekking requirements in Nepal.

We had a great time on our trek. Everything was well planned. Our guide Gyeljan and porter Ngawang was really sweet and did an excellent job. They were super funny so even the hardest part of the trek felt alright.

I warmly recommend everyone this company and especially these guys.

Thank you so much.

Thank you TP for arranging such an amazing trip. TP was very responsive from the 1st day we enquired about the trek. From the day we confirmed and until the day we depart to Nepal, TP was able to give us all information that we need for our preparation and answer all our questions satisfactorily. During the trek, our guide, Anil monitor of our health condition regularly, do his best to ensure we have comfortable stay in all the lodges and go beyond to ensure we are back to Kathmandu safely. For the level of services provided, package offered by TP are reasonable and value for money. Definitely continue to engage TP for my future trekking in Nepal.

What an amazing trekking experience with Trekking Planner!!!. Great team leader, great guide and great porters. Dipak, a very responsible team leader who always well plan and think what is the best way to his clients so that his clients will be able fully enjoy the trekking trip. Anil, our trekking guide who is responsible, informative and funny personnel. He has been taking care of us very well for this whole trek. Thanks to him, we really have a very wonderful trekking experience.

What a fantastic trip! Great trek, great porters, fantastic guides. Nirmal and Suman looked after us really well and made the trip memorable! Deepak over looked everything and I couldn’t recommend them enough!

Communications with Dipak before and during my Nepal visit was prompt and informative, no enquiries dismissed even the small ones. He follows through once in the country, as well as being available.
My trip was a 'slow and easy Everest' which reaches 3,800m for those not wanting to complete the full Everest run. I was a solo, senior female traveller and my guide Lhapka and porter Pemba were two pleasant and personable young men. I found the estimated walking time per day to be a fair estimate, having reached daily destinations well within the indicated walking time frame, even though I would have appeared to be slow, in particular on inclines at 3,800.
Accommodation for the area is pretty standard, but one in particular I think could have been improved on (namely Khumjung). Namche had the best (access to hot, contained shower).
One destination was not reached, Tengboche due to a couple of factors.
One, not securing accommodation in advance, even with a major Monastery celebration. The second, being my decision not to attempt the long ascent from Phunki Thanga to Tengboche to then turn around the next day and retrace part of the trail finishing with another ascent to Namche.
This resulted in being one day ahead of the itinerary, giving an extra day in Lukla which was way too long.
Having said all this I have no hesitation in recommending Nepal Trekking Planner and Dipak for his dedication and professional approach in providing a trustworthy service.

My sister's partner Martin booked TP and we weren't disappointed. From being greeted at the airport then Dipak briefing at our Kathmandu hotel every single avenue was covered right down to the provision of 'bulky stuff' ie kit bag, down jacket & sleeping bag. Our guide Dorje was absolutely brilliant himself having reached the summit of Everest three times! His knowledge was invaluable from booking tea houses to obtaining National Park permits. Our young porter Budda ... how do they carry all that stuff!!?? Thanks Dipak for fulfilling one of life's dreams ... at 63 I think that may be my last 'great climb' and it helped raise £2500 for a local Hospice. Great value for money as well ... would definitely recommend Trekking Planner, Steve Waltho MBE

Four of us booked a 10 days EBC trekking tour with Trekking Planner. We booked very late and had quite specific requests. Dipak, the owner of the company, did everything he could to accommodate us. the entire arrangement was smooth and well planned. Even when the flight was cancelled due to the local weather and we had to switch to Heli, Dipak was able to find a local guide and porters for us at the last minute request. and we loved our guide and porters. We remain friends via facebook!

When you travel aboard for activities like this, reliability of your tour company is the key! and Trekking Planner is nothing short of that. Thank you Trekking Planner and Dipak for our wonderful experience.