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165 Reviews

4.8 out of 5

David Hughes

Reviewed May 2019

Everest Base Camp - a journey to heaven!

This trip met and exceeded my expectations by miles! I have never seen scenery so beautiful in my life , it was truly wow! It was the hardest thing (trek wise ) I have ever done and breathing at times in the higher parts was tough but it was more than compensated by the experience.

A big shout out to Bikash T ( TNT190427) who was a brilliant leader and encouraged us a long the way and ensured we paced ourselves the result of which we all made it to Base Camp! His team were all brilliant too!

Most Inspirational Moment

Seeing Base Camp after such a long journey to get there. I never thought in my lifetime I would see this and it literally took my breath away and was very emotional when I arrived!

Thoughts on Group Leader

As stated above Bikash was a great leader and was certainly always reassuring me whenever I had any nervous moments and was easy to talk to and great sense of humour too !

Advice for Potential Travellers

Do not underestimate how tough this trip is. The more preparation you put into this , the more you will enjoy it. It is worth it! Also , it gets expensive to buy snacks the further you go up, I would recommend bringing energy bars etc from home it save you money. And, finally , when the leader says pace yourself , take notice, as walking too fast is not a good idea at that altitude!

Suggestions

Wonderful trip and life changing experience!

Hayley Kennedy

Reviewed May 2019

Fabulous! Holiday of a lifetime!

Fabulous trip. Great Guide (Bikash T, TNT190427) great staff. Great adventure.

Most Inspirational Moment

Reaching base camp as I’d been doing the trip for charity so felt such a sense of achievement

Thoughts on Group Leader

Legend! Fab guy! Had a great team around him as well!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take more money than you need, electricity, wifi etc are expensive Train hard and get fit, you will enjoy it more! Work as a team to Ensure you all get there and achieve together.

Suggestions

Excellent adventure.

Sophie Daubeney

Reviewed May 2019

An experience you’ll never forget...

Overall an amazing experience. Beautiful views. A unique, friendly group of fun people! There was a real team spirit, and I was never in doubt that anyone wouldn’t make it to Base Camp. The guides were fabulous, and enhanced a really special experience! Would definitely recommend this trek!

Most Inspirational Moment

Waking up in Kyanjumar lodge and seeing Ama Dablam towering overhead. A real pinch me moment.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Bikash was amazing! Such a kind, patient and fun leader! Felt very supported and encouraged throughout the trip, particularly on the tougher days. He was also incredibly knowledgeable about local culture and history. Can’t recommend him enough. It must be said that all the guides and the yak man were awesome too!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Prepare, prepare, prepare! Be of a good level of physical fitness- this trek is no walk in the park! Don’t forget the essentials; loo roll, hand sanitisers, lip balm and sun cream (don’t underestimate the importance of these small luxuries)!! And enjoy!! This trip will be once in a lifetime!

jacqueline walton

Reviewed May 2019

Excellent trek

As expected, an excellent trek. Fantastic scenery; lovely insight in to Nepali villages and epic mountains!

Most Inspirational Moment

Managing to get our select group of ’Trevor’s Angels’ to the top of Kala Patar!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Excellent. He was extremely personable and knowledgable but also very aware of how we were all doing. At the slightest sign of anyone not being 100% , he would check how they were doing.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Definitely get your visa beforehand - we did the online bit but still had a huge wait. The only way to avoid the wait is to send passport off for visa in UK. Sadly, if others in the group don’t you will still have to wait but outside! Stock up on anything that will help counteract the Khumbu cough - lemsips, throat sweets ...

Suggestions

Although not an easy trip, taking it slowly and mental determination will see you through!

Jimmy Werner

Reviewed May 2019

EVEREST BASE CAMP..... GO FOR IT !!

My 2nd trekking excursion to Nepal, the first was Annapurna Base Camp,(ABC) 10 days round trip, up to 4130 meters (13,550 ft) That was enough to energize my batteries to go higher, for I’ve been near or at 14,000 ft on 3 occasions without any AMS symptoms.
I was anticipating Everest Base Camp (EBC) to be the trek that let me experience some AMS symptoms, however my pre-trip training (indoors at sea level) had my legs in shape and genetics most likely had a lot to the NO AMS, along with the gradual acclimatization in the trek was very well planned and organized. The research I have read says no one can predict who will get AMS, and genetics has a lot to do with it per some mountain guide I knew in Alaska.
AS for the conditions in Nepal, well….. I am used to “ROUGHING” it in the bush of Alaska on fly out hunting trips for over 25 years,(tents, sleeping bags on cold ground, grizzly bears)…. so the TEA HOUSES are luxurious compared to the bush of ALASKA, Hot tea at your door every morning.
SO, if you are a pampered city slicker and not used to roughing it, YES, it will be a shock as Michelle M stated in the review before me.
REMEMBER your training, and expect the worst, and hope (and Pray) for the Best. SUKMAN and the assistant guides were beyond fabulous, we all owe a debt of gratitude to them for getting us up that 5545 meters the last day for a SPECTACULAR view of the “TOP of the WORLD”
CHEERS and BEERS from JW in ALASKA. THANKS SUKMAN.

Most Inspirational Moment

SEEING the TOP OF THE WORLD from 5545 meters (18,200 ft)

Thoughts on Group Leader

FANTASTIC !!

Advice for Potential Travellers

READ my review above and TRAIN your legs for up, down and ENDURANCE.

Suggestions

JUST DO IT, ...Life is an adventure waiting for you. He or She who has never tried has never failed, Let'er snap!!

Jimmy Werner

Reviewed May 2019

EVEREST BASE CAMP..... GO FOR IT !!

My 2nd trekking excursion to Nepal, the first was Annapurna Base Camp,(ABC) 10 days round trip, up to 4130 meters (13,550 ft) That was enough to energize my batteries to go higher, for I’ve been near or at 14,000 ft on 3 occasions without any AMS symptoms.
I was anticipating Everest Base Camp (EBC) to be the trek that let me experience some AMS symptoms, however my pre-trip training (indoors at sea level) had my legs in shape and genetics most likely had a lot to the NO AMS, along with the gradual acclimatization in the trek was very well planned and organized. The research I have read says no one can predict who will get AMS, and genetics has a lot to do with it per some mountain guide I knew in Alaska.
AS for the conditions in Nepal, well….. I am used to “ROUGHING” it in the bush of Alaska for over 25 years, so the TEA HOUSES are luxurious compared to the bush of ALASKA. SO if you are a pampered city slicker and not used to roughing it, YES, it will be a shock as Michelle M stated in the review before me.
REMEMBER your training, and expect the worst, and hope (and Pray) for the Best. SUKMAN and the assistant guides were beyond fabulous, we all owe a debt of gratitude to them for getting us up that 5545 meters the last day for a SPECTACULAR view of the “TOP of the WORLD”
CHEERS and BEERS from JW in ALASKA. THANKS SUKMAN.

Most Inspirational Moment

SEEING the TOP OF THE WORLD from 5545 meters (18,200 ft)

Thoughts on Group Leader

FANTASTIC !!

Advice for Potential Travellers

READ my review above and TRAIN your legs for up, down and ENDURANCE.

Suggestions

JUST DO IT, ...Life is an adventure waiting for you. He or She who has never tried has never failed, Let'er snap!!

michelle m

Reviewed April 2019

So wanted to love it but just didn’t!

I had been waiting to do this trip for 4 years and had to put off several times. I thought this was going to be one of those chance of a lifetime moments and for me sadly it wasn’t. Sadly I got sick with flu just as we were hitting higher altitudes this combined with the effects of altitude, lack of sleep, Khumba cough, pounding headaches, constantly being cold. (Weather was worse than expected) I just couldn’t recover and it became a real struggle. I knew the accommodation and living conditions were basic but I was shocked to see actually how bad they were in reality. A lot of toilet conditions are just disgusting. Food is boring and monotonous, if you have any sort of dietary needs then think again. I was gluten free and really struggled. Being told to bring ‘snacks’ is not enough..

Don’t get me wrong scenery is beyond stunning, it does get very bleak the further up you go though. Don’t plan on seeing Everest much either, barely saw the peak from a distance in a couple of occasions.

Hoping in time I can look back with fonder memories but just can’t right now.

Most Inspirational Moment

Scenery and seeing how local people in mountain regions live.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Sukman, Kami and Penba and not forgetting our lovely Yakman Dowa. All great and felt in safe hands.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Really know what you are getting into when you do this trip. No one knows how altitude can affect you, be prepared for this. It’s not fun being sick and living in such conditions. It’s not a holiday and it’s not relaxing so don’t expect either.

Gillian Gould

Reviewed April 2019

A unique experience

Although the walking was manageable if you were reasonably fit and prepared, the altitude, cold and tummy bugs made it a challenge.

Most Inspirational Moment

Some wonderful mountain walking.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Very supportive with good leadership skills.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Prepare well and take plenty of medication for all eventualities.

Louise Parr-Morley

Reviewed January 2019

Excellent but challenging

This is a great trip but not what you might expect ! !.. the scenery is fantastic, with clear skies, mountain views, green valleys and rushing bubbling rivers. The people are friendly and we saw many happy smiling children wanting to say hello as we walked through their villages…. prayer wheels and flags are a regular recurring feature on all the trails…and watch out for the trains of yaks and donkeys carrying everything up and down the ‘very dusty’ trails. Long days and in winter frigid temperatures above 4,000 metres when the sun goes down, but the sun warms nicely during the day. A slow steady pace on the way up with constant descents and ascents but on well formed paths.

Most Inspirational Moment

As you struggle with your 5 kilo pack give time and thought to the locals carrying - fridges down to Luckla for fixing, the construction materials being carried up the mountain for tea houses and the lady carrying 80 kilos of water bottles to stock her shop for the trekkers. The self sufficiency of the small holdings and the constant reuse and recycling of scarce resources to ensure sustainability. This is a lovely country and the people inspire and remind us of a simpler life.

Thoughts on Group Leader

As a large group of eleven the leader and supporting guide had a big job to get us all to base camp - but they were friendly, helpful, really supportive on days when we felt under the weather, carried our packs, tried really hard to teach us the mountains, explained the culture, ensured we were fed and overall did a great job.

Advice for Potential Travellers

You have to pack light for the transit flight so in winter bring different layers, a fleece is a must for the cold evenings, our RAB Alpines were a godsend. layer gloves and hats as well. +19 down to -30. Layer your down jackets for EBC and Garek Shep lodge, there is no heating.... Check out DIamox before you travel so you are informed - most of our group used it. A merino buff or 2 to filter the dust. hydration packs froze so wide mouth water bottles and socks to keep them warm. Food is plentiful -rice, noodles and eggs ( bring electrolytes or equivalent - mix of water, food and altitude!!) hand sanitiser and toilet rolls are a must, there are small shops all the way up for coke, water, snacks etc....Steps, steps and more steps - constantly up and down, the days are long but it is all perfectly doable..... enjoy :-)

Sherry Knight

Reviewed January 2019

Amazing!

What an adventure! We had been planning this trip for a couple of years and it did not disappoint. It was a real test of character – the coldest winter in a long time and -27 at base camp. The views are simply stunning – we had clear skies so every step was a different view. There were times when sat in our icy teahouse room that we questionned what we were doing but it really is a once in a lifetime experience that we will never forget.

Most Inspirational Moment

Getting through the Lukla flight! I hate flying so that was one of my biggest fears but all part of the experience. Getting to base camp was surreal ..... still can't believe I have been!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Brilliant. DB looked after us really well and kept everyone motivated. Always cheerful and had lots of laughs. Kami and Kami worked really hard and woke us up every morning with a big smile and hot 'knock knock' tea!

Advice for Potential Travellers

A reasonable level of fitness is required. Take plenty layers and thermals for winter trips. Dont be afraid to take anti sickness tablets... they worked for me. Take plenty loo roll and chocolate .... more expensive to buy as you go further up. Have a hot chocolate and pastry n Dingboche cafe. Book it!

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