Testimonials - Trip Reviews from our Clients

Trip Name : Helambu Trek with Guide

Trip Start Date : 16 Nov 2011

My name is Denise, I have been coming to Nepal numerous times since 1973 !

When younger, I used to trek alone, without neither guide nor porter.

Nevertheless in the past 12 years when trekking again the Annapurna circuit, the Gosaikunda Lakes I was accompanied by a guide helping me as well with my light pack, some 5 kgs !

Just lately, mid-november 2011, I repeated a trek I enjoy very much : THE HELAMBU REGION.

Even if I know well the area, I thought it was better to be accompanied by a guide helping me with my pack. I got in touch with the Alpine Asian Treks to get such a guide.

The Director SHEKHAR has been most amiable/courteous and helpful, very concerned about contacting a guide most appropriate for the trek and myself.

He recommended me a young guide named CHUDA who has been very good both in his guidance and loading some of my staff in his backpack (maximum 4/5 kgs as I like to trek "light"). CHUDA was thoughtful and discreet, of excellent behaviour in the Guest Houses where we stopped for overnights. He let me choose the guest houses and the timing of walking, always agreeing with my suggestions. He is also very clean with very pleasant manners.

We got along very well. I do highly recommend therefore this trekking company and CHUDA.

Thank you to both SHEKHAR AND CHUDA FOR THE VERY PLEASANT TREK

Deniese Van Weddingen
Belgium

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Trip Name : Experience in Nepal and Bhutan

Trip Start Date : 27 Apr 2011

Shekhar and Team,

Thank you so much for lovely EXPERINCE IN NEPAL. As a customer I always looking for quality and communication. ALPINE ASIAN TREKS AND EXPEDITION Done just that. Shekhar was communicating with me from DAY ONE. Any question asked been answered with in 2-3 days. We connected on sky-pe, Facebook. Shekhar Well informed, well organized. Very reliable. Organized my trip to BHUTAN as well, which wrny just perfect. Already planning my new trip for next year, and going to work with Shekhar's company. Thanks again for beautiful holiday. As a first timer it was experience of a life time. Keep up a good work.

Laimonas Maculevicus
Lithuania/ United Kingdom

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Trip Name : Everest, Gokyo Lake and Kalapathar Trek

Trip Start Date : 29 Aug 2010

Superb Experience with Alpine Asian Treks and Exp.(AATE).Booked and Everest , Gokyo lake, Kalapatter, trip with AATE through internet. It was an all inclusive package and it seriously was "All" inclusive. They go way out of normal service rendered by typical four agencies to make my stay a really pleasant one right from the start of my trip; many hiccups were taken care of by the staff of AATE. E.g. lost baggage flight cancellation due weather and hence last minute change of trekking plan to Annapurna Circuit. Heaps of paper work needed to be done and they were completed in a span of 1 hour. trekking pass, arrangement of driver, new flights, accommodation and documentation to assist me in claiming travel insurance). My sincere appreciation to staff of AATE, especially Milan for answering my endless questions through e-mail and taking great effort to see to my request of shopping @ shops with honest prices for my trekking gear and souvenirs.


Trip Name : Annapurna Circuit + Ghorepani Trek

Another must highlight person is my personal guide for 12 days (Annapurna Circuit and Ghorepani), Mr. Krishna Gurung, He is very experienced and very meticulous in looking after every detail to make my trip a comfortable one. He also tries to make conversation to introduce Nepal's culture, religions and of course the flora and fauna in Annapurna. He has a good command of English and is in fact a kind fatherly figure well-liked by his local friends as we trekked from village to village, strongly recommend his service.

Pasty
Singapore
See you on 2011

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Trip Name : Annapurna Circuit Trek

Trip Date : 30th October 2010

I had an amazing time trekking with Pawan. I was a little worried from horror stories I had heard from other single female travelers + would have rather gone with a group. But he made me feel very comfortable + safe. He had excellent knowledge of the area and answered all my questions. It was very good it made me feel like I was on Holiday + could relax as he took care of everything, ordering my food finding the room + planning our schedule. We did almost the full Annapurna Circuit and the 1st night I met the group of people and he was very co-operative in letting me walk or stay with them when we could which made it even more enjoyable for me. I always felt safe if the trail became dangerous in places, Pawan was always very close + to be fair he did warm me about the plant that electrocuted me!!

The company helped me put together the trek at the last minute + with ease , they let me meet my guide before leaving and made me feel very comfortable answering all my question and I would defiantly recommend them and my guide to future trekkers + I look forward to coming back for another trek

Natalie from Australia

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Trip Name : Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Trip Date : January 2008

To all the staff of Alpine Asian Treks and Expedition P ltd, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for helping me achieve one of my dreams of trekking to Annapurna Base Camp (4130m).

This was my first trek and its kind and did not think I would succeed when i became a little ill during the trip but you supported me enough to feel confident in putting my life in your hands and I succeeded.

Your service and in particular my guide Surya's experience was everything a person could wish for while traveling in a foreign country and in particular the Himalayas which can be challenging at best of times.

I thank you all and wish you and your families' health and peace.

I highly recommend your service to anyone wishing to experience trekking in the Himalayas and I know that they would always be cared for in a professional manner that would enable them to achieve an adventurous, fun and safe trek.

I look forward to my next wonderful trekking experience and would like to send special regards to Captain and Commando.

Namaste!
George Georgopoulos
Sydney Australia

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Trip Name : Annapurna Circuit Trek

Trip Date : May 5th, 2007

To whom it may concern

We, a married couple from Canada completed the Annapurna circuit 11Aoril to 29 April 2007. We booked the services of a guide and a porter through Mr. Shekhar Bahadur Thapa at Alpine Asian Treks and have nothing but good things to say regarding our experience with Mr. Shekhar and the guide and Porter which we hired through Alpine Asian Treks. Our guide Pasang Sherpa, was helpful in times of looking out for our safety and explaining Nepali culture. His warm smile and by laugh helped us through some of the harder days. Our porter Mr. Deb Bhakta, took exceptional care of our belongings and was very efficient and friendly. Both were extremely courteous , attentive and professional. We want to thank Mr. Shekhar for providing us two great people to trek with. We were very happy with the level of service provided by Alpine Asian Treks. Rest assured that Mr. Shekhar is committed to the highest quality of customer service. We would not hesitate to recommend him and his company's professional services to others. One day, when we return to Nepal, we will plan to do further business with Alpine Asian Treks. Thanks for the Great experience.

Tara and Nathan Lockhart
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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Trip Name : Annapurna Circuit Trek

Trip Date : April 2007

We just return from trekking Annapurna circuit. We had such an amazing time during our twenty days. The circuit itself is absolutely beautiful and ever-changing. I would recommend this trek to everyone..... who wants to get a good work out as well as. Alpine Asian Treks was very professional and made our experiences easy. They set up everything's for us and gave us the star treatment, they also gave us an amazing guide, Ram. Ram is by for most energetic, happy and thoughtful guide. We meet or saw throughout the whole circuit. He made our trip hussle free and so enjoyable. There wasn't a moment that passed where he wasn't guggling or chatting with the locals.

Overall, I would definitely recommend booking a trek through Alpine Asian Treks using Ram as your guide to anyone, everyone. We are now on our way home with new friends, huge calves, and of course fluent in the Nepalese language. Thank you so much for the wonderful time in this beautiful country.

Brooke and Kevin
Colorado, USA

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Trip Name : Nepal Himalayan Trek

Trip Date : Feb 2007

Hi, Alpine Asian Treks and Expedition P ltd and Mr. Ang my guide, One of the best times of my life, The guide Ang was excellent, what a top guy and so experienced. Will recommend him to any body. And I will return again next year to trek with Ang.

Richie
Ireland

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Trip Name: Homestay Tour around Dumre

Trip Date : January 2007

I joined Shekhar and his family on a six day home stay tour around Dumre. Dumre is 5hrs west form Kathmandu by tourist bus. Three days spend in Chundi area about 15 km north form Dumre. I had the unique experience to visit local villages really exposed to tourist and enjoyed their hospitality. One day we trek to the strategic palace site of Tanahunsur high on the crest of a ridge with the excellent views of Manaslu Range to the north and the Dhaulagiri Range to the west. Along the way the local villagers treated us with tasty in season tangerines and their home made raksi. The following three days were spent in the Bandipur, Ramkopt Besi and Ramkot to the south of Dumre. We day hike to the traditional Magar village of Reamkot high on a saddle of a ridge. Along the way we visited a local school and met with villagers. I had an excellent six days experiencing the hospitality, culture and natural farm based cuisine of these areas infrequently visited by tourists. Traditional veg, and non -veg cuisine, which are organic based, are available everywhere. If you have an extra week to spend in Nepal I highly recommend this area of central Nepal. It also provides the opportunity to see tourism benefits going to areas that normally don't see any.

Scott Graham
Canada

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Trip Name: Nagarkot Hiking

Trip Date: Jan 9 2007

Great walk from Nagarkot, with Shekhar............. Great company............ Good views......wonderful villages, much love my friend and good luck with everything

Irene Lehoullier
USA Vergin Islands

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Trip Name: Nagarkot Hiking

Trip Date: Jan 9 2007

Ditto! Great walk .........great information...........learned a lot! I hope to come back and do a much more extensive trek with you! I will recommend to anyone I can

Stephen Norris
Portland Maine, USA

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Trip Name: Annapurna Circuit Trek

Trip Date: Jan 5 2007

To whom it may concern

I have just completed the round Annapurna circuit trek. It was a wonderful experienced and well organized by Alpine Asian Trekking company. In particular my guide Ang Thile Sherpa (Ang) was extremely good and enhanced the trek immeasurably, he was a great help and a good guy to be with. He comes with my highest regards and recommendation.

Benjamin James
UK

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Trip Name: Nepal Mountain Hiking

Trip Date: Dec 25 2006

Hi Everyone, I am form Maldives, I like hiking but I was scared about the Nepal mountain before i did. I had enjoy it very much without any problem. The trekking company I has used Alpine Asian Treks and Expedition P Ltd. had give a detail information abut the forth coming problem in the mountain and specially my guide Ram Kumar Giri was excellent. He is very well experienced and helpful. I have no hesitation to recommend this company and Ram as a guide.

Mohamed
M Ajameepol

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Trip Name: Nepal Mountain Trekking

Trip Date: Nov 12 2006

To Alpine Asian and Team,

DearFriends,

I just would like to thanks you cordially for the enchanting moments spent in his beautiful country and gorgeous mountain. The friendly atmosphere was also enhanced by the pleasant and worm people accompanying us- our guide Mr. Ram and especially our porter Mr. Debi and of course and the local people on the trek. Thank you once again cordially for making my dreams true. Hope I will be able to repeat them many times in my life!

With lots of love and respect,
KostadinkeTodorova
Razlog ,Bulgaria

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Trip Name : Kalapattar Everest Base Camp Trek

Trip Date : 10 Dec 2006

I have just get back form Kalapatter Everest base camp trek. I have take a guide com porter form this company. He was excellent. He has carry my language and help me to find a guest in trekking as well as. I feel comfortable to take a guide or porter form this company. His price is also not expensive. Mr. Shekhar can speak Japanese so its more easy to Japanese. Thank you very much for everything. Wish you all good luck for your business. I like to come back again and do trekking with you.

Tokiyama Minako
Japan

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Trip Name : Dhaulagiri Circuit and Rolwaling Trek

Trip Date: Nov 12 2006

Hi, I had done tow trekking with the management of Shekhar Bahadur Thapa in Dhaulagiri circuit and Rolwaling trek before. His all management was perfect. His all the staff was very nice and professional. I had enjoyed very much. I would like to be back again with him to do another trek next year. I wish him all the best for his business.

Andrzej Blaszkiewicz
Poland

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Trip Name : Trip to Lumbini

Trip Date : Sep 22 2006

Namaste!

We are form Japan. We was roaming in Thamel looking some local trekking agents. We have decided to check Alpine Asian Treks and Expedition P Ltd. We have talked with Mr. Shekhar Thapa and finally we found him very reliable and convenient. We then decided to buy a trip with him to go to Lumbini. It was all very fine with us. I would like to tell to them that if you are looking some trekking agents you can better check him. He further can speak Japanese what specially can make easy to Japanese. The all Nepali people are nice. We like to be back again Nepal and with this company. We wish him good luck for business.

Thanks