Comments on: Everest Base Camp Trek

By: DeWayne

DeWayne — Wed, 18 Dec 2019 10:07:39 +0000

12 Day Everest Base Camp Trek Fantastic
My son and I had an amazing experience with our trek to EBC. Our guide Keshab and his assistant guide/porter were excellent. They were very competent and conscientious about our safety. They were both warm and kind and we all felt like a family as we worked toward our goal. We also appreciate Chhatra prompt and effective communication pre-trek. It is obvious Chhantra has a highly regarded, professional, & connected organization. We felt this most accutely as we made our way back into Lukla. We knew coming in the weather was poor and none to few flights were making it out. The tea-house was full of people waiting for days complaining of their circumstance, frustrated with communication and mis-communication with their guide companies. We were presented clearly with the options, one of which I did not realize existed. Chhantra & Keshab did their magic and we were on the ground in KTM the next morning.

I would also like to mention that not only were we treated very well by our own guide & porters, but other Nepal Eco Adventure Guides reached out with help as well. Bottom line Mr. Chhantra has a first class organization and I can’t think of any reason he is not the best company in Kathmandu for trekking Nepal.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Wed, 18 Dec 2019 10:02:37 +0000

Fantastic Everest Base Camp Trek!
Chhatra has been very helpful from day one. Always quick with his replies to all my enquiries before we arrived. And continues to be very helpful throughout. Professional, jovial and courteous!

Our guide Ram….the BEST! He helped everyone in the group. Always joking and smiley, even when handling difficult people and difficult situations. I was the slowest and he made sure that I was not left behind. Always encouraging. When my soles came off 1+hr before Namche, he taped them with strong tapes, smiling. & joking with asst guide Sudeep throughout! When my son fell ill, he took care of him tirelessly! We almost had to take the Rescue Heli back but Ram proceeded very slowly to Gorak Shep & EBC, checking his oxygen level n bp with the oxymeter regularly. We made it to EBC! It is Guides like him that makes a HUGE difference! Thank you Ram!!!

By: Pedro

Pedro — Wed, 18 Dec 2019 10:01:48 +0000

EBC
We did the Everest base camp with them in April’17 and really glad we choose this company. We were a big group but had four guides with us, the organization was excellent and the route the best one in terms of acclimatization.

Chattra was very responsive to our emails and very informative, and happy to jump on a call when I needed any clarification on the planning stage.

Our main guide Ram(Anurag) was friendly and cheerful and always had our health as a priority, ensuring everyone was coping ok.

Dhana, our assistant guide, probably is the best pace setter in the world. Following his slow but steady rhythm we could have get to the end of the world, absolutely brilliant guy.

On plus side was also the oxygen level check every day, it was an excellent checkpoint and we based our decisions on diamox based on it along with Ram’s advice, which I think we all got right.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Wed, 18 Dec 2019 10:00:41 +0000

EBC Trek... a once in a lifetime experience
Many people spend months or years planning and prepping for their Everest Base Camp Trek. I starting looking into the trek one month before leaving the states! I reached out to Nepal Eco Adventures and in less than 6 hours Chhatra emailed me back with the best options to fit my schedule, descriptions of the different groups, prices, and itineraries. The amount of information offered right off the bat was impressive and my follow up questions were again very quickly answered. I felt like I could confidently make an informed decision and commit to my trek. From the very first email, I was certainly in competent, knowledgeable hands. Leading up to my departure from the states, Chhatra provided all the info I needed to prepare myself for my travels and the trek.

Now, the trek… The trek was challenging mentally and physically, but one of the all-time greatest experiences of my life. I still think about the experience EVERY DAY. Our group was a collection of people from all over and I was the only solo female trekker in the group of 13. I always felt looked after by our guide, Ram (Anurag Basnet), and included by the rest of the group. Ram always had our safety and well being in mind — he was constantly checking in with everyone and we had nightly oxygen saturation tests. We had 3 assistant guides that were not just assistants, but leaders and care takers for our group (thanks to the assistants Donah, Dupka, and Bikram!!). Our 6 porters were the real heroes of the bunch — they haul all the gear and smile while doing their job! We all managed to make it up to base camp from Lukla and back down to Lukla without any helicopter intervention — a very successful trekking experience.

I chose Nepal Eco Adventures based on other reviews (I was reading about great trekking experiences and not medical evacuations or responses to health issues!!), Chattra’s quick and thorough communication, and the company’s commitment to supporting the local economy. They use human porters (not animals) in their treks, thus putting money in the pockets of the families in Nepal. If I had the opportunity to do it all over again, I would get on a plane tomorrow and trust Nepal Eco Adventures to get me to my destination safely.

If you need tips, packing lists or any information, feel free to message me. I have a good amount of info put together. Since returning to the states 2 friends have expressed interest in trekking to EBC and without hesitation, I referred them to Nepal Eco Adventures!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 18 Dec 2019 09:46:21 +0000

EBC trek May 24th 2017
Just got back from the EBC trek. My guide was Ram Karki and porter was Mekman. There was only one other trekker but we mingled with all the others at the tea houses. Ram took good care of me throughout the trek. He was easy going, helpful, caring and considerate to my needs. I struggled with the altitude and he stayed back to walk with me. I really appreciated this as I was on my own. Thank you so much Ram.

The scenery was spectacular, EBC took my breath away, it is beautiful. I was unable to go to Kalapater due to altitude sickness. It hit me whilst at EBC, one minute I was fine and next my body was so weak, I needed rest. Ram helped me. I was surprised by how much harder it is to trek at altitude as at sea level I’m really strong.

The food and accomodation on the trek was great. I really liked the Green Tara Hotel at Namche, they had hot showers and a very comfortable dinning area. I recommend the T-Momos, the curry was delicious.

Nepalecoadventures took care of everything, flights to/from Lukla, teahouse accomodation, hotel in Kathmandu (very good hotel in the centre of Thamel), Kathmandu day tour (fantastic!). We got a free T-Shirt, pray flag and certificate.

Chhatra was wonderful, email correspondence, pre and post trek organising was professional. I really liked the 900 down puffy jacket and sleeping bag. They kept me warm up at the high altitudes.

I lost my iphone7 walking into Perouche, Ram and Mekman quickly left the teahouse to find it for me. I dropped it after taking a pic of a baby Yak (I love animals!). A Sherpa handed it to a couple of Westerners on the trail and Ram/Mekman got it off them. Thanks heaps for finding my phone, it had a lot of pics of Everest on it so I’m so happy you found it for me.

I recommend Nepalecoadventures to anyone. They will take care of you and show you scenery that you never thought existed on earth.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 18 Dec 2019 09:41:27 +0000

12 Day Everest Base Camp Trek
My father and I decided only about a month in advance that we wanted to go to Nepal and see Everest. With about 2 weeks to spare, I sent emails out to multiple companies, and Chhatra was the first to respond in a matter of hours. He was quick with replying, and with only 3 days left before we arrived, we finalized a plan. He handled all of the permits and flights, and we were ready to go as soon as we arrived.

Our guide, Rajendra, picked us up from the airport. I knew immediately that he was a good fit for us. He was talkative, and answered questions in a fun manner. His social skills were the only thing that got us a helicopter to Lukla! Throughout the trek, he was always very straightforward and honest with whatever we were doing. He was always there for whatever we needed, whenever we needed it. After it was over, he welcomed us into his home for dinner with his family. It was an experience that I will never forget.

I highly recommend using Nepal Eco Adventure. Huge thanks to Chhatra for planning everything, and making sure that we had full flexibility with our planning. Thank you to Raj for truly making the experience what it was.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 18 Dec 2019 09:40:47 +0000

"Awesome trek/guide/porter team EBC Trek late Apr - early May"
Starting with Chhatra is very prompt and hands on. Sorted out all accommodation, flights, equipment, you name it. Next our guide was Raj and Lakpa and we had Bir and Marn as our porters. (had one more but unfortunately didn’t get to see him during the trek) Just an awesome team (or pronounce tixxa – means awesome/good in Nepali as I was told). Our group of 7 did the EBC trek. Raj and Lakpa was very easy going, helpful and organise everything for us from breakfast, lunch and dinner to refilling our waters bottles, asked if we need anything and advising us what we been planned for the next day. They mingled and played cards with everyone. When someone was feeling sick or walking at a slower rate, Raj and Lakpa will stay with them all the way to the tea houses and Bir would lead us until they catch up. Trek itself was awesome. Going to gokyo via cho-la pass is a sight worth going for. Just like if its been photoshopped. If anyone is doing EBC trek ask for Raj, Lakpa, Bir and Marn. Highly recommended. Would come back and do another guided trek with Nepal Eco Adventure. p.s. you will never starve. Food portions are huge for me that is and thumbs up to hot lemon tea.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 18 Dec 2019 09:39:58 +0000

"EBC - Best part of a round-the-world trip!"
I was taking a round-the-world trip, and the hike to Everest Base Camp was definitely the highlight. The sense of accomplishment when you hit your goal with the amazing people you meet along the way is the best feeling in the world. I went solo (with an amazing guide and porter), and if you have trepidations about that, do not worry! Everyone does the same schedule, and the accommodations get more and more tight. You quickly make friends with the adventurous people around you. My guide, Ang Jeeva Sherpa was honestly the best. He’s incredibly respectful, and makes so much effort to make you comfortable. On top of that, he has ambition and a visible drive to be the best guide on the mountain. He was studying plants, accommodations, and English slang when I was going up with him. Nepal Eco Adventure was definitely the most prepared in terms of medical kits and what to do when on the mountain. Some of my friends that I made along the way had the worse guide, though he was cheaper. In fact, a group of them got lost and the guide didn’t get off his butt to find the group for hours. When someone from their group got a little sick and slowed down, Ang Jeeva had to lag behind to be sure everyone was okay (only because I told him it was fine since I was feeling great). Absolute amazing professional! The hike itself is not easy, but it is not as terrible as you could imagine. All I did to train was stairs a couple of times a week. Take the proper medicines prophylactically and you’ll be golden. Even if you don’t take prophylactics, just take it easy. Ang Jeeva made sure I took it slower than I even thought I would prefer. He took me to tons of tea houses with beautiful views and delicious warm tea. This is the mark of a real professional. Others will push you along so you’ll get sick. This is a scam that bad porters and guides do to get a commission from the helicopter evacuations. The Himalayas are magical. You really do need to be immersed in the microclimate forests, weather patterns, and majestic mountains to really understand. The milky river just paints a beautiful stripe next to cliff set towns in amazing valleys. We were blessed with just perfect weather the whole way up too. I ended up being over prepared and probably could have cut back a lot. Honestly, it was an amazing trip and worth every penny I spent. The others in my group would agree, Ang Jeeva is the best guide possible. He did great with the huge group we became. Please request him by name! And bring a camera – he loves taking pictures for you.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 18 Dec 2019 09:15:33 +0000

EBC trek May 24th 2017
Just got back from the Everest base camp trek. My guide was Ram Karki and porter was Mekhman. There was only one other trekker but we mingled with all the others at the tea houses. Ram took good care of me throughout the trek. He was easy going, helpful, caring and considerate to my needs. I struggled with the altitude and he stayed back to walk with me. I really appreciated this as I was on my own. Thank you so much Ram.

The food and accommodation on the trek was great. I really liked the Green Tara Hotel at Namche, they had hot showers and a very comfortable dinning area. I recommend the T-Momos, the curry was delicious.

Nepal Eco Adventure took care of everything, flights to/from Lukla, tea house accommodation, hotel in Kathmandu (very good hotel in the center of Thamel), Kathmandu day tour (fantastic!). We got a free T-Shirt, pray flag and certificate.

Chhatra was wonderful, email correspondence, pre and post trek organizing was professional. I really liked the 900 down puffy jacket and sleeping bag. They kept me warm up at the high altitudes.

I lost my iphone7 walking into Pheriche, Ram and Mekhman quickly left the tea-house to find it for me. I dropped it after taking a pic of a baby Yak (I love animals!). A Sherpa handed it to a couple of Westerners on the trail and Ram/Mekman got it off them. Thanks heaps for finding my phone, it had a lot of pics of Everest on it so I’m so happy you found it for me.

I recommend Nepal Eco Adventures to anyone. They will take care of you and show you scenery that you never thought existed on earth.

By: Mike Davies

Mike Davies — Wed, 18 Dec 2019 09:03:22 +0000

Beautiful Khumbu
I have recently trekked in Khumbu, Nepal with Chhatra Karki, who I can highly recommend. Chhatra has an enormous amount of experience and is as knowledgeable and well equipped as any of the guides you will find in the mountains. He is a natural at his work and extremely professional in his duties, and he really made the difference on this trek – making a great trip into a truly unforgettable experience.

I would use Chhatra’s services again without question, I saw many guides, some of which were substandard and didn’t really do anything more than the minimum required, their customers were complaining but I did not have a single thing to complain about. His service started as soon as I arrived in Kathmandu and lasted for the complete duration of my trip, despite some large changes of plan during the trip. He has plenty of solid international references, which checked out very well and having used him I now add myself to that list of references, please contact me if you need any further information (michaeldavies007@hotmail.com). He needs notice so if you want to use his services you will need to let him know in advance as much as possible, but if you do this he will provide you with plenty of flexibility and ensure that you get the best possible trip to Nepal.