Stories written on the trail.

I did the Annapurna circuit... was an amazing experience, even in the middle of winter. It was most likely harder than most people would experience but i was motivated enough to get amongst it. We decided to do it with a guide, using Bhagawat Mani Lamichane to get us safely to the other side even when conditions became particularly tough. You can look him up on facebook... Great banter. Gotta love that trek zacpanertos Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Visited December 2014 Revied from Trip Advisor

I had a tremendous amount of fun during a trip I had not even planned or prepared for. I was lucky enough to bump into an individual named Paras Khanal who made a four day plan in which I visited Pokara and Kathmandu's most beautiful and exotic tourist areas. I was taken care of from beginning to end from hotel expenses to the plane to Pokara and the Bus back, to the cab rides here and there. Overall a great service to tourists. Roy R Visited April 2015 Review from Trip Advisor

Dear Fellow Trekkers, August 2013, I flew to Kathmandu with a limited time schedule of 20 days and a lot of ideas of what I want to do, the initial plan was to go on Annapurna Circuit trek. At the hotel Blue Horizon I was staying - I was lucky to come across Mr. Paras Khanal, who was a fantastic help to tailor-cut the right trek for me. Together we reviewed different options and upon his advice, encouragement, and with his great patience to answer all my questions, I finally decided to go for Everest Base Camp Trek. It proved to be the right choice and a great experience!! All prior to the trek was taken care of to the last detail: shopping for missing equipment, advise on medications, taking care of internal flights, trek permits, etc. - basically I did not need to worry about anything. Mr. Khanal found me a very respectful guide, who helped with part of my luggage and took good care of me throughout the whole trek, always checking if I am ok or might need anything, until back in Kathmandu. I definitely recommend Mr. Khanal as your future trek-manager - he is very professional and reliable. I am sure he will take good care of you and find the right trek-solution to suit your needs. BIG THANKS! Karolina Anna B Barcelona, Spain Review from Trip Advisor

We were incredibly fortunate to come across Imperial Nepal, they provided a well-organized stress free booking experience. Hari was the best guide we could have asked for. He constantly goes the extra mile to ensure you are having a fantastic time. He is happy, friendly and has a great sense of humour, we would highly recommend him and imperial nepal to all our friends and family. Overall an incredible and unforgettable adventure made all the better and more memorable by the most amazing guide. Thank you Hari Brighton and Hov, United Kingdom

Hari is a very considerate guide who always put you in his first priority. He got a sense of nepali humor and would share his experience, language with you. He knew all sort of things including what to eat, where to stay, how long to reach and how to get there by shortcut...all you need to know. My first trekking experience was therefore perfect I would say. Chan T Hong Kong, China Visited April 2015

We had a really great experience booking through Imperial. It was easy and stress free. Ask for Hari as a guide, he was friendly and funny and made our experience fun. Every night after dinner he was the only guide who provided his trekkers with a delicious fruit platter. He carries the fruit up the mountain just for us. Occasionally Hari would teach us a few Nepali words. We enjoyed our trek from start to finish :) Aaron B, Australia

An amazing experience from start to finish! We had a great crew, and everything was well-organized while keeping a personal touch. Steph From Boise, Idaho

Great trip and great crew; everything was well organized and went as planned. I would highly recommend Imperial! Jay J From Seattle, Washington

When we arrived in the Kathmandu we stayed at Hotel Blue Horizon which was a nice Hotel. Via the hotel manager we've arranged a trek to Everest Basecamp. We were very happy about the organisation as it was on a very short notice. The trek itself was absolutely beautiful and the stunning mountain views surprises time after time. If you book with this company make sure you ask for Hari as he was our guide and he truly made a big difference in the experience. We were very good taken care of during the trek, Hari arranged everything from good lodges and nice food to a lot of extra information about the region and the people of Nepal. -Zinnik The Netherlands

i have booked this company online . I really got what i paid for i stayed in a nice hotel with perfect hot shower include in the price, i had a really nice guide during our trip. He is helpfull ideas about mountain, provide nice food and nice accomodation . during our trip we had such nice weather, beautiful moutain view and we met really kind and helpfull people . thank you very much imperial treks and tour after hike we went Pokhara which is very nice arrangement also including transport from Pokhara back to Kathmandu. If I come back I will definitely book my trip at the back same company and I can recommand to everybody who wants to visit Nepal. Marten

Didn't book anything before we got to Nepal but we ended up staying at the Blue Horizon Hotel in Kathmandu in the Thamel district. The staff were very friendly and offered to help organise a trek to the Langtang Valley. They organised a guide and a porter who were both very good and very friendly (good sense of humour too!). The whole trek was super organised and was pretty flexible in terms of extra day trips and different routes. When we visit Nepal in the future we will definitely book through imperial tours again. *Note: If going trekking, bring a pack of cards and learns some cool Nepalese card games and card tricks.

Einsteinean guides, Herculean porters, is this Nepal? Shimmering rivers, iconic peaks, barren glaciers and lush valleys, stoic lodges, tranquil monasteries, exciting bridges, and ancient prayer stones, is this what everyone experiences when visiting this cultural landmark? Imperial treks and expeditions provided an experience that left me awestruck by the beauty that lies within the hallowed Himalayas of Nepal. From the moment we set foot on the first mountain trail, I knew we were trekking in style. The first few days were tough, but, what is a reward without the hard work? What is the warm mint tea without the cold, high pass? What is the staple DalBhat with its unflinchingly outstanding curry, without the glorious 1000 meter climb? What are the welcoming Nepali smiles, the manicured bed spreads, the skillful cooking, the beautifully rare snickers and cokes, the taken for granted internet signal without the legendary one-on-one battle between you and nature at its most raw and powerful? While the trekking provided the physical challenge that creature comforts deny, Imperial Trekking provided the pillow to lay my head on at the end of the day, the down blankets under which I kept warm. From the thin air on the Renjo La Pass to the damp heat of the Sagarmatha valleys, I look in the gorgeous landscapes without worry knowing that my every need was taken care of, that every hunger pang was abolished with sweet coconut cookies and salty dry noodles that every fork in the road was illuminated with a green light, that every plant was described, every peak named, every concern comforted, any questions answered! No matter how hard we pressed, we were faithfully followed by our porters with our heavy packs on their backs and faithfully directed by our encyclopedic guide. I would absolutely trek with Imperial again, for the mountains come standard for everyone but the incredibly personal trekking experience was catered impeccably. It was with a heavy heart and aching legs that we parted with our new brothers, and it is with heated anticipation that I await my next visit to the truly unique destination of Nepal.