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★★★★★

“Amazing winter trek - ABC”

We had an amazing trek to ABC located amidst mindblowing scenery and super-friendly people. Our guide KC and porter were very supportive and kept adjusting the plan to suit us. They went out of their way to make us comfortable on the trek and we will always be grateful to them for that. We also learnt a little Nepalese from them and it was fun :) The staff at Imperial Nepal were so helpful right from the start. They handled the booking and the trip professionally and we could always rely on them to provide us with valuable information while planning the trip. We were looked after so well and I will fully recommend Imperial Nepal to anyone who is visiting Nepal. Thank you for making our Nepal trip amazing. We will be back soon :) Sivasubramanyan Visited December 2016 Visit Product: Annapurna Base Camp

Tripadvisor
★★★★★

“Amazing Annapurna round and ABC”

We have done a hikking, with our guid Santosh, during 22days . It was an amazing experience! We went to the Tilicho lake also, and we slept to the Thorung la pass base camp. We make a shortcut between Mukthinat and Tatopani. And we walked since Tatopani to the ABC (Annapurna base camp). The both was cold but so magic, I will never forget this experience! in November and beginning December, the temperatures during the journey are fines, and the night are cold. But if you have good closes, it's easy, and there is less tourists and very blue sky. I think, that's the best period in this area. The agency and the guid manage very well the walking plan, find good lodges, and they are very flexible. Also, they have managed a great surprise for my birthday, and they are very welcoming! Thanks you very much Sebastotheworld Visited: November 2016 Visit Product: Annapurna Round Trekking

Tripadvisor
★★★★★

“Amazing trek, thanks Imperial Nepal”

Our trek to ABC was awesome. The scenery, majestic mountains, provincial villages, hot springs and bamboo sanctuary was amazing. We were a party of six and our guide Sujan and porters were all fantastic and expertly led us on our adventure. They all spoke English, were very friendly, and supportive, especially at times when I struggled. Playing cards, learning Nepalese and getting to know our team personally enhanced the whole experience. The staff at Imperial Nepal were excellent, well organised and professional from our first contact with Paras via the internet to our final departure from Kathmandu. We were well looked after and could adapt our plans as desired. We were treated to great meals and the best hotels at better prices than we could get on our own. I highly recommend Imperial Nepal and a big thank you to Paras, Sujan, Sudip, Prakash and Dipak for making our trek possible and for leaving us with incredible memories!!! Elise Craw Ford Emu Park, Australia VIsited: December 2016 Visit Product: Annapurna Base Camp

Tripadvisor
★★★★★

“Annapurna Base Camp - ”

"A little bit up, a little bit down... mostly flat" (well not quite). Firstly - the staff at Imperial Nepal are brilliant. Paras took care of all the details of the trip from the time we arrived to the time we got on the van back to the airport. Our guide Sujan was considerate and encouraging - kept us on track and on time to ABC despite our various illnesses. The porters - Sudip, Prakash and Depok were perpetually cheerful and willing to share their language and culture. Early winter is one of the best times to do the walk - few people on the trail, lots of room at the tea houses and temperatures are pretty comfortable (high teens during day and a little below freezing at night - depending on altitude). Note: the walk involves a several (thousand) stairs. However the views along the way and at ABC more than make up for the effort. Overall an excellent walk and I highly recommend the guys at Imperial Nepal. Sirreele Emu Park, Australia Visited : December 2016 Visit Product: Annapurna Base Camp

Tripadvisor
★★★★★

“Annapurna Base Camp ”

The Annapurna Base Camp was an amazing cultural experience. Imperial Nepal made our trip run smoothly and organised everything for us before and after the trek. Our guide was very professional and always happy. Our 3 porters where very nice and taught us some Nepalese. I was very pleased with Imperial Nepal's service and would use them again and recommend them to friends. Jeniycrawford yeppoon, Australia Visited December 2016 Visit Product: Annappurna Base Camp

Tripadvisor
★★★★★

“Patient,quick,honest&reliable ”

Patient, quick, honest and reliable. This was our first experience trekking in Nepal and we opted to go to Poon Hill with Imperial trek. Our guide, Shusil, was very accommodating to most of our needs. Always eager to tend with to our needs while unselfishly share information about Annapurna with us. During trekking, he provided us with some gentle motivation and ample rest for us to be able to reach the summit of Poon Hill, especially on day 2, with the crazy climbs. On day 4 of our 5 day trip, we did not want to continue trekking due to fatigue and they were kind enough to change our plans to ensure we are taken care of after we returned to Pokhara. Liew&peggy Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Visited December 2016 Visit Product: Ghorepani Poonhill Trek

Tripadvisor
★★★★★

“16 Day Nepal Trip with 12 Day Mount Everest Base Camp Trek”

An honest and reliable organisation operated by true gentlemen, everything in the itinerary (plus more) was delivered without fail. The trip was a breathtaking experience. All staff extremely helpful and professional. There was regular contact with me throughout the entire trip (including the trekking) to ensure that everything was running smoothly. This made me feel more like a family member than a client. Imperial Nepal Treks provided me with a five star service. I will not hesitate to use them again. Thank you Paras. Michael Darwin, Australia Visited December 2016 Visit Product: Everest Base Camp Trek

Tripadvisor
★★★★★

EBC trekk 20161118-1201 ”

Great experience of my life wouldn't have done it with out a great friendly guide Gautam Lamsal thank you brotha for everything. Jjsa Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Visited: December 2016 Visit Product: Everest Base Camp

Tripadvisor
★★★★★

“Annapurna Circuit and Annapurna Basecamp”

In November, we a group of seven, did a 21 day trek with Imperial Nepal Trekking. We hiked Annapurna Circuit and Annapurna Basecamp Trek. Our guide K.C.and the porters were both extremely knowledgeable, kind, and great to travel with - we had SUCH an amazing trip!! Everything was well organized and reasonably priced, and through emails beforehand we were able to customize and arrange our trip perfectly. The trek is beautiful and I highly recommend it! Karin Melbourne, Australia Visited November 2016 Visit Product: Annapurna Circuit and Panorama

Tripadvisor
★★★★★

“Experience of a lifetime! ”

Just came back from an absolutely amazing trekking tour to Everest Base Camp with "Imperial Nepal Treks"! Right from the beginning I felt myself in very good hands with this agency. Paras gave me all needed information before the tour and made sure that I was as much prepared as possible. The tour was well organized and the daily walking distances good to manage. We have been a small group of only two people and our guide Gautam took always very good care of us. He made me feel always safe and looked very well after us. Besides that he was a very nice and funny company to share the walking and as well as the resting time with. A lot of respect also to our porter Naran who always brought our backpacks on time to our lodges. He did a very good job! All in all I have to thank these guys a lot! They made one of my dreams come true! I will never forget this experience as one of the best times in my life! Dhanyabad from the bottom of my heart to Paras, Gautam and Naran! Steffi E Visited: December 2016 Visit Product: Everest Base Camp

Tripadvisor
★★★★★

“Great Company with which to Hike”

My family and I recently trekked to Everest Base Camp (EBC) with Imperial Nepal Trek (INT) and this company really did so much for us to make our experience enjoyable and unforgettable. They had a high level of professionalism and were well-organised since our touch down in Kathmandu. At the airport we were met by who was to be out guide to EBC and back (friendly and patient Sujan Khanal), and INT organised a taxi straight to our hotel (hotel also organised by INT). The following day we were met by the organiser (Paras Khanal) of the feel in person, who gave us a run down of itinerary and answered our many questions so patiently! On that note, Paras was very accomodating with creating an itinerary specifically tailored to our needs - this was a huge plus, as we didn't have the time to do the trek they initially recommended. paras was very willing to tailor a trek to suit some of our limitations. INT also made some of those admin and difficult parts of travelling in a new city MUCH easier - they organised all taxi transfers around the City, as we needed, the organised the down jackets, down sleeping bags and duffel bags that would be incredibly necessarily in the colder parts of the trek! They also facilitated some sight-seeing around Kathmandu and a provided 2 really enjoyable dinners - a welcome dinner on arrival to Kathmandu and farewell dinner after our trek. Trekking with our guide and 2 porters was a great experienxe in the mountains - we were looked after, entertained, informed and a bit spoilt at times (that extra cup of coffee or opportunity to have a quick and hot shower when you thought it wasn't possible!). This really made the (at times difficult) trek that much more enjoyable. We are very grateful to Sujan our guide and our 2 porters for all the effort they put in on this trek. They are incredibly tough and resilient to the Himalayan cold! It was a relief throughout the trek not to have to fuss with payment for every meal and every room etc - these expenses were all included in the total cost we paid INT - and it was well worth it! Very reasonable price and we more than got our money's worth. Definitely contact Paras and INT for quotes. The trekl itself is amazing but I figure you probably know that already and more likely, you're trying to decide which trekking company to choose. I would highly recommend Imperial Nepal Treks! Andy I Visited November 2016 Visit Product: Everest Base Camp

Tripadvisor
★★★★★

“Annapurna Circuit with”

My family trekked the Annapurna Circuit with Imperial Nepal this past November. We were an unusual group in that we brought our 2 children with us, ages 10 and 12. It's not very common to see children trekking in the Himalayas, so I'm glad we were given a guide who had experience trekking with children in the past! Dealing with the company before the trek was really easy and pleasant, and they were very accommodating with our needs. They answered emails in a timely manner and put me at ease before the trek. Once we arrived, we were greeted at the airport by our guide Mani and met Ram at the hotel. He sat down with us and told us what to expect, and arranged a tour of Kathmandu for us the next day. The trek itself was incredible in so many ways. Gorgeous views, wonderful food, friendly locals and I cannot tell you how great it was to have a knowledgeable guide and porters to make sure we had everything taken care of. They dealt with our trekking permits, carried our stuff, arranged our hotels, took our food orders, and of course got us safely through the trek itself. All of us made it through to the pass, including my 10 year old daughter, because our guide listened to us, slowed down when needed, and was very encouraging and patient with our kids. We did have to alter our itinerary along the way due to the fact that we took it a bit slower going up (we didn't want to have to get rescued off the mountain because we pushed our kids too hard in the higher elevation. Better safe than sorry!). Mani was very patient and helpful and adjusted our itinerary so that we could still get the most out of the days remaining. We had an incredible experience in Nepal and truly felt at home there the entire time. Our guide and porters treated us as friends and took great care of us. We came home with a million beautiful photos and even more beautiful memories! Imperial Nepal is a wonderful trekking company and I highly recommend them if you want to have a great trekking experience in Nepal! Tamara I Visited November 2016 Visit Product: Annapurna Circuit Trek

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