"We have now done two treks with Himalayan Social Journey, to Mardi Himal Base Camp and to Annapurna Base Camp. The trek to Annapurna was the hardest thing I've ever done (I am 65 years old, so maybe was being a bit ambitious) but hugely rewarding. We felt very safe and well looked after on both treks, the organisation and communication were excellent and if I ever go trekking in Nepal again, I would definitely go with HSJ. The Mardi Himal trek was shorter and easier and included rafting and a trip to Chitwan national park to see local wildlife.You inevitably tend to meet other trekers and don't really get a huge cultural experience. But the trekking is awesome! We were unlucky with the weather on our Annapurna trek, so didn't get the same glorious sights of the mountains. But this is partly becase we had to fit the trek into various holiday allowances. So do your research, get yourself as fit as possible and expect an experience of a lifetime."