Stories written on the trail.

Myself and two friends did Annapurna Base Camp (ABC), with Imperial and I couldn’t recommend them highly enough. Paras organised everything perfect before, during and even after our trek. The transport, accommodation and guidance was all exceptionally well put together. A huge and special thanks to Gautem, our guide, who incidentally was the guide for my two friends to EBC pre-Covid, was superb. A true professional and someone we all got to know and like immensely. I would definitely recommend and am already planning my next trip to Nepal in which I will undoubtedly be using Imperial again. 5 stars. Jordan

Once we completed our domestic flight to Lukla, we met with our porter Bikram and got started with our trek. The Himalayan scenery is breathtaking from the moment you step foot into Lukla airport. Santosh shared with me a lot of interesting information about the area such as flowers, animals, trade routes. He took care of me throughout the journey ensuring I was comfortable and that my basic needs were met (Food, hydration, rest). Closer to the top, I also experienced altitude sickness and he guided me through how I can get better by staying warm, drinking garlic noodle soup, and getting rest. He also had altitude sickness medicine which I ended up taking for one day and felt better. At one point, I myself didn’t realize I was dehydrated but he noticed and confirmed that I didn’t drink enough water. He had electrolyte packets which he gave me and I immediately felt better. Since I was solo, both Santosh and Bikram also played double duty as my photographers, and I must admit they got some great pics of me. As you see, Imperial Nepal made a huge difference in my experience navigating all the challenges and were the main reason I reached Everest Base Camp with ZERO stress! This is why I recommend booking with Imperial Nepal Trek and requesting Santosh Wagle as your guide! Thank you Ram, Santosh, and Bikram for an unforgettable experience. PS. They’ve got some great info on their website regarding itinerary, FAQ, and pricing. Regarding pricing, I found it to be very reasonable. Also you will be supporting a Nepali business. The pricing is upfront so you know what to expect. Note that you can also upgrade/downgrade certain parts of the itinerary if you ask. TENZIN T

We did a private EBC trek with Imperial Nepal Treks and was really well organised. The Tea houses were great food was good and our guide Shiva looked after us. I would recommend Imperial Nepal treks and looking forward to our next trek there. glen w

My 18 day trek to Everest Base Camp included the magnificent Gokyo Lakes and the very famous Chola Pass. Our incredibly experienced, fun, friendly guide, Hari, knew every single mountain peak, every trail, every teahouse and almost every guide and porter that we passed knew our Hari! Every step we took was under the watchful eye of Hari, helping us negotiate trails that were covered in snow and ice. He was truly the best guide you could ever wish for. We encountered some unexpected and unprecedented weather conditions that added some extra challenges to our trek, but Hari never wavered in his positivity and confidence in us to get over The Pass and onto Everest Base Camp. We were a small group of 3 trekkers, I am a very inexperienced trekker but never once felt I would not achieve my dream of reaching Everest Base Camp because Hari was our voice of positivity and always encouraging us that our dream was possible. Our amazing porters Ghobinda and Prashanta were so patient, unbelievably fit and the most kind and happy porters you could ever have. In many areas of the trek where we needed extra help, they would both come back after dropping our heavy bags off, and help us navigate our way safely until I was capable of letting go of their hand. WE DID IT!! Sue G

It's my third trek in Nepal, and also my third time with Imperial Nepal and their wonderful guide - Hari, who has become a good and close friend of mine. I guess that already explains something special about Nepal and the company. This time I did a 8-day trek to poonhill and then mardi himal. As usual, Hari is very reliable and humorous. He is a person you can rely on along the trek in terms of safety, food and accomodations, transport, adhoc changes to itinerary and knowledge. He is also friendly to other nepali and travellers so that we can often make many more friends throughout the trek. Most importantly, I am sure he will make your trek more fun and enjoyable, that's what he values most. mstchg

I had an incredible 18 day trek to Gokyo Lakes and Everest Base Camp including the Cholo Pass. Our expert guide Hari was an incredible leader, safely guiding us through snow and ice and making new tracks due to the snowfall, never once doubting that we couldn't make it. I am a very novice trekker and can't thank the team enough at Imperial for the way in which they conducted the entire trek. Our porters, Ghobinda and Prashanta were so patient, kind and helpful, and always smiling. I cannot recommend this tour company more highly. Do yourselves a favour and book your Himalayan Trek through Imperial. Sue G

My wife and I hired Imperial Nepal Treks for our trek to the Everest Base Camp and had a wonderful time. INT Team provided the information we needed beforehand, and assisted us when we arrived in Kathmandu, with a shuttle from the airport to the hotel, plus a briefing on our itinerary. Next day he took us around to finish preparing our gear, and introduced us to our guide, Mr. Shiva Lamsal. While we ended up sticking to the original plan of 12 days hike to the EBC and back, they both let us know we would be free to take the trek at any pace, and if we needed more days, that would be completely fine. No rush. At the trail we had a wonderful time, the selected tea houses were nice and cozy, and we completed most of the day hikes within the stipulated time without feeling exhausted. Having said so, we recommend their team for the EBC or any adventure in Nepal. We will be back in the future, definitely. Fernando Saccon

Although I was a solo trekker, I joined 2 awesome ladies from Australia who had the same trek with similar dates. Hari was our guide, along with Prassan and Gobinda as porters. 17 days total, hiked up to Gokyo, then over Cho La pass, then to Everest Base Camp and back. The trek was AWESOME. Unbelievable views, great people, simply iconic. Of special note - we had an amazing team. Hari (our guide) was fantastic. Not only extremely knowledgeable - and funny - but was able to maneuver when we had a complications, specifically a few days of bad weather. He was able to encourage us to keep going, modified the itinerary when rest days were needed, and overall handled unforeseen circumstances with finesse and skill. And he kept us smiling the whole time! Truly a master of his craft - I cannot recommend him highly enough as a trekking guide. Prassan (the porter I was paired with) was also amazing. Possibly the nicest, most patient guy I've ever met, even while carrying a huge load! He's training to be a guide himself someday and will be wonderful at that. Also cannot recommend him highly enough as part of anyone's trekking team! Gobinda was quiet, but a true machine. Both Prassan and Gobinda - several times - hiked ahead to our destination, left the packs, then hiked BACK to the group and helped us through difficult sections of trail. Hard to believe how hard these guys worked to make sure our group had a successful trek. Honestly I can't say enough good things about the team. If there was ever an "A" team, this was it! Imperial trekking helped make the experience seamless and truly unforgettable. Paris, who helped with the planning and admin side, made sure all details were taken care of and the experience was smooth. I would absolutely recommend this trekking company to anyone interested in a Nepal trek! mhaldeman2 Written April 12, 2023

I completed the 15 day Everest base camp trek with imperial hikes. I was very impressed by the service and the guide Dinesh was great nothing was a problem for him and he made the whole trip even more enjoyable. I would definitely recommend this company and the hike the views are just unbelievable. Timmy D Written April 9, 2023

If there was a trek that had supposedly all the best views of nature in the world, it would have to Annapurna Half Circuit. From lush forests and windy rivers, to gaping valleys and towering snow-capped mountains, the trek each day from low to high altitudes left me spoilt for views. I am glad that I signed up for the trek with Imperial Nepal Treks, as they not only met each and every one of their promises in the package, but also went above and beyond to ensure that my friend group would feel safe, full and fulfilled by the end of the trek. Our guide, Babu Nirmal, was more of a friend than a guide, that we easily became comfortable with given his friendly and easygoing nature. Throughout the trek, he checked in on us each morning to ensure we were feeling alright for the trek, and was always willing to help us in any way possible. He always accommodated our pace, and supported us whenever we were feeling tired, sometimes literally and sometimes by offering to carry our load. My favourite memories from this trek were the times we had fun whilst we were not trekking. From playing snooker at snooker houses together, to watching and celebrating Manchester United win Manchester City 2-0 in the FA Cup final together at a guesthouse in Chame, these are just snippets of the amazing time we had together. Even after the trek ended, he showed us around Pokhara to ensure we had a fun-filled time there, bringing us to popular restaurants and boating around Phewa Lake. Our porters, Devindhar and Ram, were strong and friendly. They never once faltered behind, and were always providing the best of service during meals, bringing us our food and drinks and clearing our tables, as well as a complimentary fruit bowl each night after dinner. Without them, we definitely would not have conquered Thorong La Pass! Ram (another one), the agent I contacted to liaise the details of the trek and the services provided, was always responsive and accommodative as well. Without him, this whole trip, that surpassed all expectations, would not have been made possible. Tze hsien L 4 contributions Apr 2024 • Friends

Imperial Nepal the company that really takes cares of you. Motivate you to achieve your goal to complete your trekking journey. Had a best adventure trekking experience with them. Guide,Shiva really took care of us guide us to reach EBC on 1st March 2023. Company Manager Mr Paras very helpful to provide info about trekking n even took to trouble bring to clinic. Next ABC trekking looking forward to with Imperial Nepal Kunasegaran G 1 contribution

Amazing trip of annapurna base camp Mr ram was managing director of imperial Nepal treks he manage all of our programme of Nepal tour. Santosh is our trekking guide.he has more experience in mountain trekking he give good service for us.our porter are very strong everyday they help us. Written March 12, 2023 Kemaman SeaView K 1 contribution