Traveller reviews

“Excellent trip. Amazing views of the mountains and Mount Everest. The air staff were very helpful and pointed out locations and names of the peaks to assist with the complimentary map. Lovely touch to get a certificate at the end of the flight.”

“Truly magical. We were picked up on time and taken to the airport which was the usual scrum. The flight was delayed but when we set off - WOW. The stewardesses came to each passenger to ensure we knew what we were looking at and the scenery was breathtaking. Highly recommend this trip.”

“Great views, seamless check in. Tickets were sent on WhatsApp the night before, highly recommend splurging on this experience. You get a map of the peaks and flight attendants point them out as you go”

“Good experience-the flight was delayed by one hour but this is common in Nepal. My driver to and from the airport was on time and very nice (Prakash). The flight HR itself was great-the flight attendants go around ensuring you know which mountains are which and everyone had a window seat. Definitely had a good experience and would highly recommend as it’s a once in a lifetime one.”

“Excellent Trip, we were so excited to join this scenic tour. The staff from the company are very responsive to ensure we have great experience. And we never regret to book with them with reasonable price. They offer multiples excursion and trip. After you book trip they will contact you immediately, that was really fast response. Thank you for looking after us.”

“It was an amazing experience seeing Mt. Everest up so close!! The hotel pick up was on time and ticket booking also went hassle free! On board crew and captain were very helpful in guiding us through the scenic route! The snack pack was delicious and we got the certificate too☺️”

“Two words…Absolutely Awesome!! The views of the Himalayas and Everest were breathtaking, certainly one of the best experiences of my life, without doubt! The company ensured that the pickup and drop off from & to the hotel were very smooth (even when we had a delay of 2.5hrs at the airport until the mist cleared on the mountains, the driver was there to meet us, with a smile on his face). If you are in Katmandu this trip is an absolute must (the company connected with me throughout on the lead up to the trip, which was brilliant…I would definitely book with them again and recommend them…they offered a very competitive price too)..”

“Able to see the mountain peaks up close and it was a smooth flight. Pick up and Drop off by an amazing driver. Worth doing this tour”

“Take Everest Flight Tour The first one didn't fly because of bad weather. The second one. I was able to see Everest, which I've always wanted. Impassioned”

“What an amazing once-in-a-lifetime experience!!! The early start was absolutely worth it. All the arrangements went smoothly and the view from the plane was out of this world.”

“Driver Ram for the pick up and drop off is very nice person. At the airport everything is quick and well organised. The flight was impeccable as the weather was beautiful!”

“Great experience, highly recommended. The weather was clear and we got a good view of Mt. Everest and other Himalayan peaks. The flight crew members were really helpful in identifying each one of them.”

“Had a spectacular aerial view of Mount Everest, also known as Sagarmatha in Nepal—the highest peak on Earth at 8,848.86 meters (29,031.7 feet). The sight from above was truly breathtaking and will remain an unforgettable memory for a lifetime. Thanks for fabulous services by Himalayan Social Journey that made yhe trip sl smooth and memorable”

“I didn't Himalayan Social Journey was so highly rated on Trip Advisor, until after I had chosen to engage them.I could quickly see why so many people are pleased with the services Ram’s company has to offer. I chose to trek with Himalayan Social Journey because they were the most responsive to my emails and many little queries, patiently. I was very impressed with the prompt and efficient responses. I felt that I would be in good hands in Nepal, and indeed, that was so. We did the Poon Hill trek, and included white water rafting and Tibet tour. Himalayan Social Journey designed the itinerary according to the activities we wanted to do, and there were no slip ups. We were also really pleased with the guide Binod and porter Hari, for they were such great company! We had many pleasant conversations along the trek with them, and other trekkers, and were quite sad that we did such a short trek! As hard as it was for us, the encouragement of our guide and porters and patience was very nice to see. We wished we did a longer trek for we truly had much fun! Ram gives his clients really good personal attention, and met us for dinner - the Nepali cultural show. Its really nice to meet with such a motivated and ambitious person who is truly making a difference in the industry. I believe he has one of the most comprehensive programmes and there are loads of activities you can choose to do with Himalayan Social Journey - there is even a charity trek. Truly enjoyed it, and I could not had asked for more. I intend to go back, and will certainly engage Himalayan Social Journey again because I do trust that they can do a good job, and they give the assurance that you need in a foreign country.”

“Thanks to Ram, Purna, and the rest of the Himalayan Social Journey crew for showing us such a good time! HSJ was referred to us by a friend, and we couldn't have been happier. HSJ planned our whole trip (Poon Hill and the National Zoo) based on our preferences. Purna was a wonderful guide -- very knowledgeable and thoughtful. I hope we get a chance to go back and do another circuit with HSJ!”

“We just got back from an unforgettable 12 days Kathmandu cum Poonhill trekking tour. Thanks to Ram for the perfect organization. Our wonderful, knowledgeable and a very helpful guide Saran and a happy bunch of porters, made our journey so enjoyable. Nepal is such a beautiful country, we look forward to go back. Without doubts, Himalayan Social Journey will be our choice.”

“A truely great trip with an amazing guide and group of porters, As a solo travel I met up with 6 fab aussies girls and our nepalise guides took care of us for 14 days. I would recommend this Company to all, from white water rafting to Chitwan and treking to Poon Hill. We did it all and stayed in lodges with snow capped mountain views. Thank Ram and all of your excellent crew.”

“Words will not do justice to this trip. You must experience it for yourself! From the minute I booked the trip right through to the end Ram looked after me. All of my emails prior to the trip were answered promptly, professionally and friendly. Ram was there to meet me at the beginning and see me off at the end. His guide Prabyn was more than amazing, not to mention so much fun, for the whole trip and was always in touch with the "office" Prab helped us to purchase all our extra trekking gear in Pokhara and accommodated all of our typical female change of plans with a laugh! There was a little bit of political tension and disruptions but not once did i feel unsafe! Prab looked after us! Our porters were just as amazing and lovely. Special thanks to Noble, Krishna and Bob! The trip was a trip of a life time and i am hoping to go back next year and if i do I will seek Ram's services (HSJTK) There is nothing to fault with this trip, the group matching was great, accommodation fantastic, fun value- superb, trek length- just enough and yes the view at the end of each day of trekking.... Priceless... must does: climb 3500 + steps to Poon Hill, white water rafting, Elephant safari, canoeing with crocodiles, paragliding in Pokhara, oh and a bottle of red wine each night to keep you warm! Any more questions I will be glad to answer!”

“A great team we got here. Thoroughly enjoyed my trip organised by them. Ram, the boss, was very helpful. Gave us a much better rate for currency exchange. Also helped his customer when they are short in funds. Trustworthy man. The guide and porter, Bishnu Bhattarai and Milan Sapkota, were tremendous for our Ghorepani circuit. They ensured our group are well looked after round the clock. Bishnu is very informative and friendly. Milan also has the potential to be a good guide in the future. I would recommend them for anyone interested to go to Nepal. I will request for them next time I'm going there. Keep up the good work, guys!”

“Recently returned from Nepal trekking the Annapurna region of Ghorepani - Poon Hill with HSJ. What made it a life time experience was our guide Ram Chandra, his assistant guide, Milan who was our porter and the other three porters for our group of 8 - Amrit (the cheeky one), the quite one and the older one. Ram Chandra led the team in ensuring everyone was catered for, running through each day how everyone felt and briefing the group on what to expect the next day. He provided necessary information with good humour, kindness and understanding. The group, guide and porters blended in well and made it so much fun along the way as we climbed up and down step after step after step. Nothing was a problem for the gentle 'No Probs' man (Prabin). The trek was amazing with beautiful and changing scenery every day. From very hot weather, heavy rain, hail, snow and freezing temperature, we seemed to get it all and added to the fantastic experience. The food was an experience on its own as we were guided by Ram Chandra as to what was safe for us to eat and drink at each stop. Our porters led by our assistant guide Milan were always there when you needed them, attentive and offering assistance and could not do enough for us. We also visited Chitwan National Park which was great. I would recommend staying there for at least 3 nights so to have the opportunity for either a full day or half day jeep safari. We missed the farewell dinner in Kathmandu with our group and was escorted to one for just us by our porter Milan for a final memorable Nepali experience of great food and culture on our last night in Kathmandu. Our whole holiday in Nepal was organised through HSJ. All in all, Ram (owner) has a great team of people working for him from the ones that pick you up from the airport and happy to take you wherever you need to go, the guides, porters and everyone you come into contact with. We had minor glitches with accommodation changes, but enjoyed our time in Nepal so much we hope to return in the next couple of years for a higher and longer trek. Thanks to everyone at Himalayan Social Journey!”

“HSJ made our trip to nepal very fun and hassle-free. From arrival to departure, we felt that we were well taken care of. Ram, the manager, also provided us with good and reliable guides and porters during our poonhill trek. We even became close friends with them sharing our meals and lots of stories. Will definitely recommend the agency to anyone! Im now thinking of booking a Bhutan trip with them next year.”

“Travelled in April 2014 to poon hill 4 nights and 5 days plus jungle and white water rafting. Had a great trip but not for the faint hearted. It is not for someone who is not fit. Long days and thousands of steps up and down. Very hard on the knees. Suggest if you decide to go buy your trekking gear including clothing when you get to Kathmandu. More expensive in Pokohara. Kathmandu is set up for trekking you will pay about a 1/5 of the cost as in Australia. You need a down jacket for poon hill but you can hire that if required from Pokohara very cheap. The guides and porters are just amazing, helpful lots of happiness, laughter , singing and dancing. We were in a group of 20 picked up from the airport and returned to the airport at the end of trip. Great group”

“We did the 14 day package which included the 5 day Trek to Poon Hill. It was one of the most enjoyable experiences we've had in our travels. That part of the Himalayas is beautiful countryside and while a challenging walk at times, it is very do-able for anyone of moderate fitness with a bit of planning. We could not praise Himalayan Social Journey any more highly: Ram and his team were exceptionally accommodating in every respect. The porters were terrific and our guides, Ganga and Shankar, were the best ever. There was nothing that they couldn't or wouldn't do for us. Value for money - this trip was brilliant and we would highly recommend it anybody looking for an action packed challenge in Nepal.”

“We had an exceptional 6 day trek with Saran and our 3 porters Arjun, Bhimsen and Nabaraj. Being older Trekkers they travelled at my pace in particular, and when I twisted my knee on day 4 were very particular in their attention and assistance to my needs. Sarum always took time to answer our many questions and to enlighten us about his beautiful country. Our overnight stays were always selected with our needs in mind. We cannot speak highly enough about Saran and the porters.”