Traveller reviews

“Collected from the airport upon our arrival, stayed at Holy Himalaya hotel (very nice). Got a tour of three of the major sites in Kathmandu. (Only 3, the traffic is TERRIBLE because the local government is putting in reticulated water all over town... all at once. So roads a ripped up muddy shambles) Flew into Lukla and stomped around the mountains for a few days. Stunning stunning scenery. Words fail when describing the Himalaya. Simply has to be experienced. Our senior guide, Bishnu (Bart) was fabulous. sorted out the mayhem that is flying domestically from Kathmandu to Lukla by twin otter and return. Our accommodation was more than we expected (but you need to have low expectations here, remember, everthing gets bought in on the back of man or beast, no roads here!) and he was very good and dealing with sick trekkers, of which we had three. Big shout out to guide no 2, Ang Dawa Sherpa, top fellow and a real asset to the company as was Pas and of course it couldnt have been done without our Yak driver who we saw every evening and morning. I recommend HSJ. Just make sure you are fit, and consider altitude. This is not an easy trek and only the foolish would attempt it unprepared.”

“Namaste What an amazing trek Everest base camp ! Our Sherpa and guides were so great. Special shout out to Bishnu and Ganesh these 2 were absolutely amazing! I can't speak highly enough of the Nepalese. Kind happy and genuinely loving people. Had a superb trip and would definitely recommend Himalayan social journey to anyone who wishes to go on this majestic journey!”

“I just returned from a 16 day trek to Everest Base Camp with Himalayan Social Journey. My group of 8 ladies had the most amazing trip, we all made it safely to EBC and back again. It was a real challenge managing the altitude and long days walking but our guide and sherpa looked after us extremely well. Nepal is a beautiful country with the most amazing scenery, culture and people. The sense of satisfaction in completing this trek is enormous. Thanks Himalayan Social Journey.”

“Just returned from a trek to Everest base camp the trip was outstanding Himalayan Social Journey provided a great package with truely amazing guides Gungu and Binot they supported our group in every way possible and made the trip excellent I would recommend anyone with a sense of adventure and good level of fitness to undertake this trek with HSJ and commend Gungu and Binot they are truly amazing. Thanks for the experience Andrew”

“HSJ was very helpful in planning the EBC trek from end to end. We had very good guides (Bhisnu and Pasang). They were also very accommodating and helpful in arranging a trip to Pokhara after the trek as well. Suggestions for day tours (Bhaktapur) plus helpful English speaking guide was great! Overall very good experience with HSJ.”

“the guides and staff made this trip very memorable. They did everything they could to make the trek as easy, safe and enjoyable as possible. The trek was one of the hardest things I've ever done, but well worth while.”

“Climbed to EBC with 12 other trekkers and had a fantastic time. Nothing went wrong. Ganga Thapa, our main HSJ guide was exceptional. He was easy going, informative and provided great support. We had fun and laughed the whole way. Binot was also great, taking small groups on side adventures on our rest days. I loved not having to worry and leaving it to someone else to organise. It made my experience even better. It was also a nice touch that Ram Sapkota, the Managing Director check in on us multiple times to make sure everything was OK. The best food choice was Sherpa stew or Momos for lunch and then Dal Bhat/Apple pie for dinner.”

“What an incredible, fun, safe, sensational, challenging and rewarding experience it was to trek to Everest Base Camp with 7 friends. Our all female group made it safely up to EBC and back down again with no injuries and no illness. Expert guide Paban and the ever smiling Mingma Sherpa made everything on the trek simple, allowing us to walk at a steady pace, take really good care of our health and to delight in the wonders of the Himalayas. Tea house accommodation and food was good and there was even a hot shower or two available along the way. Breathtaking views and plenty of opportunity for photos. Ram and Dip made sure we were looked after pre and post trek in Kathmandu so our whole trip lacked for nothing. I can't wait to return to Nepal and trek another part of this amazing country with Himalayan Social Journey.”

“My father, his friend and I had an amazing trip. Bhattarai was a patient, supportive and friendly guide that was incredibly experienced and kept us feeling safe the whole trek. I loved the journey it was an awesome experience.”

“A challenging adventure, amazing trip Ram, Bart and our guides deliver a very professional services often going far beyond what you would normally expect.”

“Our guides were faultless with EVERY detail. Our primary leader Mingmar and our secondary leader Binot spoilt us so we could enjoy the trek and learn more about the local cultures and traditions. Every meal we were treated like royalty, nothing was a bother and they kept us thoroughly informed. Our yak driver Kenji was most diligent and never let us down, always had our gear arriving before us in tip top condition without breakage or loss. Could not fault any of the special guidance and would not hesitate to thoroughly recommend such professional services.”

“We've just come to the end of the most amazing 16day experience of our lives. We hiked our way to Mt Everest Base Camp under the highly professional and watchful eye of Lukla local Mingmar Sherpa and his right hand man Binod. We had the most wonderful experience with Mingmar's dad, Kaji, as our trusty yak coach transporting our luggage to each stop. It was a wonderful family affair also having tea at Mingmar's sisters tea house on our return journey. The whole experience was amazing and nothing was too much trouble for Mingmar and his team. It was wonderful to see the respect and connections that Mingmar was afforded by the people that we met at each stop along the way, ensuring we always felt in the most trusted of hands. I cannot recommend Mingmar and his team more highly. They ensured our complete safety and that we enjoyed the most enjoyable trip possible. These guys are rockstars!!!🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟”

“Himalayan Social Journey head guide Mingmar & second guide Binod consistently provided a level of friendly professionalism and service above and beyond what we expected throughout our recent trek to Everest Base Camp . I have been involved with many group tours over the years and the level of service provided by these two guides far surpasses anything previously experienced. Mingmar's father also transported our luggage on his Yaks all the way , which further enhanced our trekking experience with this company . I will be back for further treks with Social Himalayan journey and will be requesting Mingmar & Binod for these treks as well. Thank you guys , you are awesome !!”

“Simply put we had the trip of a lifetime trekking to Everest Base Camp. We were very well provided for through all aspects of the journey. Our guides MingMar Sherpa and his main man Binod were professional, extremely knowledgeable, hilarious and all we could have hoped for on our trip. I am looking to do the Annapurna Circuit next year and would personally request MingMar and Binod if they were available.”

“We spent 13 days trekking with Shanka and Dawa through Himalayan Social Journey, HSJ, and they were excellent. Everything worked well and they were fantastic. We had a personal group of 10 and we had a ball. An amazing experience in a beautiful country made all the better due to the great work of Dawa, Shanka and their team. We did not have to worry about anything and our days were well planned. Shanka was brilliant with his daily advice and briefings and Dawa was the "go to" man for everything else. He knew everyone on the hill and we were well looked after. I highly recommend HSJ for your Everest Trek.”

“I was part of a group of 10 that has just completed the EBC Trek with HSJ and it was an unforgettable experience. All the pre organising was done through Ram who always responded to my emails and questions very quickly and delivered on all his promises so thank you Ram. During the Trek we were well and truly looked after by our guides Shankar and Dawa, who did all they possibly could to make our trek as successful and enjoyable as it turned out. The average age of our group was 49 and due to the advise Shanker gave us we all made it to Base Camp with very few issues. The trip was fantastic and I would highly recommed anyone thinking of taking on the challenge to think about using HSJ. Thanks again to Shankar and Dawa.”

“Just finished our trek to Everest Base Camp with Himalayan Social Journey. All 10 of us were successful in reaching Base Camp and this was possible because of the knowledge, experience and hard work of our guides Shankar and Dawa. These guys have a lot of experience in altitude treking and there knowledge of the local areas is outstanding. I highly recommend our guides Shankar and Dawa and the HSJ team.”

“We made it!! The EBC trek was everything I expected and more. I'd like to say thank you once again to our guides Binod, Santos and Mingma for taking such good care of us. The trek was challenging but their support and encouragement along the way kept us all in good spirits. Be sure to bring adequate supplies and gear - most of which are available in Kathmandu: Diomox, gastro stop, toilet paper, wet wipes, hand sanitiser lol not to mention lots of warm gear, a warm sleeping bag, trekking poles, comfortable shoes, chocolate, and dried fruits. Make sure to drink plenty of water and to walk slowly - yak pace :) Be careful of the yaks though - those beautiful creatures rule the trek! Well done Himalayan Social Journey! Holiday of a lifetime ;)”

“Guides absolutely fantastic. Knowledgeable re EBC trek, AMS. Were attentive, caring and entertaining. Thank you Narim and Dipak, loved your work. However from HSJ arrangements perspective on return to Namche Bazaar and Gorkhana a little disappointed. At Namche the accommodation was of a lower standard when the expectation was to experience the same comforts as on on way up particularly after roughing it for a few days. Arrived at Gorkhana Kathmandu at 10am in trekking gear and badly needing shower etc to find no check in til afternoon. Seemed to tired, smelly trekkers not well planned by HSJ management. Possible arrangement for early check in???”

“A friendly well designed trek to EBC. Stunning guiding team lead by Ganga Thapa who along with his team of assistant guide and porters looked out for all, he demonstrated outstanding knowledge of the region and showed a high level of skill and knowledge dealing with the well being of the team. I would recommend Himilayan Social Journey led by Ram for any travel arrangements in the region. Alex & James”

“We have recently completed a 16-day Everest Base Camp trek with Himalayan Social Journeys, which has been an awesome adventure. Besides the majestic mountains and amazing scenery, which we have enjoyed along the way, our team (16 people, aged 18-65 years old) has been very well cared for, always felt safe and looked after by our head guide MINGMAR CHHODEN SHERPA and his assistant BINOD. Thank you very much, guys, for the great time we have had on the trek, for all your help, advice, support and encouragement. Mingmar’s knowledge and experience was especially important in making sure that proper acclimatisation was achieved, that our team did not get exhausted and burnt out. His advice on hydration and nutrition helped everyone to maintain good physical form on the trek, as well as his great leadership skills allowed to balance off and account for differences in various fitness levels in our team, so, in the end of each day, everyone got to the destination safe and well. Thank you very much, Mingmar, what a great journey it has been. Thank you, Binod, for all fun time we had walking with your great smile, sense of humour and Nepalese songs. Many thanks to Himalayan Social Journeys and Ram for these wonderful holidays and excellent organisation and communication before, during and after the trip. We are looking forward to our next journey with your company….”

“After recently completeing the EBC trek with my wife and two sons we can suggest if it's what you want to do go for it, you won't be disappointed. Our lead guide Binod was fantastic assisting us with everything including buying essentials in Kathmandu before we started trekking, and his knowledge of the mountains was a fantastic, his two assistant guides Santosh and Mingmah equally awesome but Santosh's sense of humour is outstanding and along with the rest of our group made the experience for my family unforgettable. Everything about the trek exceeded my expectations the scenery, food, accomodation (although basic when you consider where you are on Top of the world), Nepalese people, great guides and porters. Thanks again HSJ for a great time. We cannot praise our guides enough it was because of them that our trip was as amazing and memorable as it was and something we will all treasure.”

“My wife had a wonderful time on our journey to ECB. The team from HSJ led by our lead guide Binod, went out of their to ensure our group had a great time. They were flexibile, supporting hikers of all capabilities. Their spirit gave us strength to finish the job! They made sure we understood the challenges we would face and worked to solve any problem we encountered. I highly recommend HSJ if you are considering a trip to ECB. You could not be in better hands!!”

“Binny was a blessing, benevolent, befriending and beautiful boisterous lad. He encouraged the boys when the boys were down. Shankar showed me a card trick which was fun, he was very helping. Much love and Warmest bless DR”