Nepal trekking, sightseeing and Safari
On behalf of our group of 22, I would like to thank you for having arranged for the ground itinerary during our trekking
trip to your country from 6 to 15 March 2010.Everyone of us has rated it as more than excellent ! Superb is a better word to describe how we felt,The chief guide, Mr. Giri, performed his job very professionally. His assistant guides and porters were ever willing to help.
As a result, on our return, we are already planning another trip in October 2011 to fly from Kathmandu to Lukla and to proceed trekking from there.
We would certainly not hesitate to recommend your company to all our friends locally and overseas.
Our people would be very pleased to host your visit to Malaysia at any time.
BEST REGARDS,
K.H. LOKE
Group Leader
email: annloke@gmail.com
21 March 2010
Overland Tour in Tibet via Everest Base Camp
We, that is myself, the author of this piece, Dr Frank from Belgium, and my gotson from Venezuela, Wilmer, went on the Himalaya glacier trip in October 2009 (October 16 till October 30).
Seen the fact that I live and work in Malaysia, the trip was booked from Kuala Lumpur via a local agent. Bookings as such went fine, but it was a bit unfortunate that we were not aware of a certain flexibility in the accomodation provided to us during the trip. Agent in Kuala Lumpur had only sent us a standard type of tour. The standard type is more apt for young or-for that matter- budget trekkers, but appeals less to the more sophisticated travellers as were are.
Nepal, Bhaktapur, Durbarplein algemeen zicht, links koninklijk paleis, achtergrond koning Bhupatindra zuil en Vatsala Durga tempel, oktober 2009
Nepal, Patan, Durbar plein, l naar r, krishna tempel, koning yoganarend
Upon arrival in Kathmandu, we encountered some difficulties as to the choice of accomodation, we equally did so along the way in Tibet. Mister Naba, during our first meeting just a few hours into our journey, made us aware of the possibility to upgrade our accomodation, for which we were grateful. We did so in Kathmandu and on a few occasions also in Tibet by paying an extra, though reasonable. Only the more luxury type of accomodation in Kathmandu was a bit pricy, compared to Malaysia in the first place and compared to the standard of living in Nepal in the second place.
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Explore Nepal with Himalayan Glacier Trekking
Thank you for organising and making possible our wonderful holiday in Nepal. Even though it was only 17 days we achieved and saw so much of your wonderful country. Our holiday encompassed elephant and jeep safaris in Chitwan National Park, the cultural experience of a Hindu wedding, trekking in the mountains around Pokara, seeing how the local people live and work from day to day, before heading to Jomson and Muktinath in the Mustang District. As we live in the tropics in Queensland, Australia, we were thrilled to walk in fresh snow at 4,000 m altitude at Muktinath.
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After Island Peak climbing
I was wholehearted to go to Nepal to see the Himalayas of Nepal closely since I knew about them first. Once I had done trekking in 2005, my ambition amplified and I was determined to climb one of its peaks. Due to lack of climbing experience, I chose a little non-technical one, Imje Tse (Island Peak). I went Nepal again in November of 2009, four years after my first visit on “Destination Island Peak.”
“Although physically challenging, Imje Tse is not considered technically complicated, but weather and snow conditions can add sudden challenges and you will need to be prepared for all eventualities – including knowing how and when to use crampons, ice axe and rope techniques,” said Dendi at Himalayan Glacier Trekking. The climbing service provider, Himalayan Glacier Trekking managed experienced guides to handout some necessary skills and made me alert incase of unfavorable weather condition before flying to Lukla from Kathmandu.
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Annapurna Circuit Trek in Nepal
Greetings from Australia.
We look back at our wonderful photos and can’t believe it all took place just under one week ago. Thank you for making our time in Nepal so very special. It is an understatement to say that we will never forget it.
We have many highlights from our trip. It is a cliche, but an accurate one, when they say that it is the people who make a holiday extra special. This was certainly the case with us. From our wonderful guides, Hom Neth and Pradeep, (who knew everything from the technical aspects of the trip to how to make the best chipati in the Himalayas), to Sayam and “Khushie Ram” who were our very friendly porters, we were looked after from the moment we stepped off the plane, to the time we boarded again at the end of our trip.
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Edith and Andreas Nepal Trip Experience
Finally we are back at home. Now we would like to share some Photos and our feeling about the trip.
Thank you for the really perfect organized trip!
After all we want to recommend your agency to all travelers!
Not only the organization was perfect, also was our guide Bir! In Bir we found an excellent guide with big experience.
He really took care about our needs and he had big knowledge about the mountains in the Khumbu-region.
Also perefect was the pick-up-service at the airport. At the end we are really satisfied with our trip and we keep a lot of
unforgetable memories.
We are already planning our next trip, maybe next year…, maybe Mera peak or another mountain.
Thank you!
King regards
Edith and Andreas
Austria
October 2009
From USA to Everest Base Camp
My friend, Kim, and I traveled to Nepal in October 2009 to venture on an experience of a lifetime to Everest Base Camp. Kim found the Himalayan Glacier Trekking website online and we were both impressed with the competitive prices, years of experience and professionalism they offered. Being two single girls arriving at the Katmandu airport we were instantly grateful to find our guide, KP, waiting patiently for our arrival. From that moment on we were cared for by the most generous and kind people we came across on our six weeks of travel, and perhaps in our lifetime. Our well being and every need was meet along the way. KP (our leader ), Dil (our porter) and Naba (our office manager extraordinaire) felt like extended family by the end of our amazing adventure. Not a day goes by that we don’t think about the great experience we had while we were there. There are no words to describe the beauty and majesticness that the mountains in Nepal hold. We are beyond grateful to Himalayan Glacier Trekking for their hospitality and great service and would highly recommend them to everyone and anyone!
Regards
Kristie LaFreniere and Kim Luckow
October 2009
Trekking in Nepal on top ten list of Lonely Planet´s Top 10 countries 2010
‘Trekking in Nepal is one of those
travel benchmarks, like seeing the Taj Mahal,
or diving the Great Barrier Reef…’
Click here to download an Lonely Planet Article by Joe Bindloss
Mat’s Quest 2009 – Everest Base Camp
First please allow me to thank you personally for what turned out to be a life changing trip through the Khumbu region of Nepal. For more than twenty years of my life, I have told anyone that would listen to me… “One day I will go to Mt. Everest Base Camp!” When the opportunity presented itself, all I had to do was pick a trekking company that I felt comfortable traveling half way around the world, and trusting every detail would be taken care of. After several weeks of research, I chose Himalayan Glacier Trekking. The rest is history. Not a single detail was missed. From the minute I walked out of the airport, until the minute I was dropped back off, everything was taken care of.
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Annapurna sunrise trek
The staff at Himalayan Glacier are exceptional. Within 4 hours of my email query, I had a telephone call from Naba who answered all my questions and helped me plan a fantastic Annapurna sunrise trek to the Annapurna area. My leader and supporter, Homnath and Ramchandra took very good care of me through out my time in Nepal and even deviated from the itinerary so I could see more of the beautiful mountains and hot springs. If you are planning a trekking holiday in Nepal, why trek with the rest when you can trek with the best - Himalayan Glacier Trekking!
Thanks so much for a fantastic time Naba and you can be sure that when I return to Nepal, I’ll travel with you again, and I’ll recommend you to everyone I know.
Cheers,
Janine Stewart
New York USA
23 June 2009
Precaution to avoid altitude at Kailash Mansarovar
The famous Hindu pilgrimage site- Mansarovar Lake in Kailash lies at 4,556 meter (14947.5 ft) above sea level and is located in Tibet Autonomous Region of China. Substantial number of pilgrims from India and other nationals visit there via Nepal route and prolonged high altitude journey via Tibet. From that perspective, Kathmandu has been established as a gateway to Mansarovar-Kailash area. Majority of the travelers are oriented about the arduous journey that they have to pass through, but few of them face sheer difficulty due to their age, health and acclimatization problem.
Highest place to cross while circumambulating Kailash Mountain is Drolma La Pass which is 5,636m. Since people are prone to altitude sickness above 3000 m, it’s necessary to take precaution to avoid unfateful event while travelling. It has been reported that the death of six Indian pilgrims in Kailash Mansarovar recently in Tibet is clearly due to altitude sickness, not because of starvation. In the past, many people died in this area because of the altitude reason, more than with any other causes.
Major entry points of Kailash Mansarovar are Kodari and Hilsa in Nepalese side. However, Kodari is the only entry point that has been linked with Kailash by motorable road. Distance between Kodari and Kailash is approximately 800 km and it takes minimum five days to reach there from Kodari.
Acclimation is considered as the best and most effective precaution to avoid such sad situation. Apparently traveling to Kailash from Nepal side has become popular due to its natural landscape which is suitable for gradual acclimatization. Therefore, it is highly recommended to spend a few days in Nepalese pilgrimage sites like Muktinath and Gosaikunda situated in higher altitude before proceeding to Kailash in Tibet.
Apa reaches summit of Mt Everest, makes it 19
Legendary Everest summiteer Apa Sherpa (49 years old) has set a new record on Mt Everest by reaching the summit of the highest peak in the world for the record 19th time. He reached the summit at 8:30 pm on Thursday leading an Eco-Everest Expedition 2009.
Apa reached led the expedition to raise awareness about the impacts of climate change in the Himalayas. Apa unfurled a banner reading “Stop Climate Change, Let the Himalayan Live” on the summit. He also placed a bumpa, handed over to him by the Rimpoche of Tengboche Monastery Ngawang Tenzin Zangpo.
Mr. Apa Sherpa was felicitated by Nepal Tourism Board and other travel related associations on 26 May for his successful ascent of Mt. Everest for nineteen times. He placed a banner with a slogan of “Stop Climate Change, Let the Himalayas Live” on the summit.
