missapplea2022
15 Apr 2023
Ich habe von einem thailändischen Freund von Kamals Ruf gehört. Also habe ich Kamal zum Trekking gebucht. Das Ziel ist Langtang und ich wurde überhaupt nicht enttäuscht. Herr Kamal behandelte mich, als wäre ich ein Teil der Familie. Wir haben uns trotz der riskanten Anreise sehr sicher und geborgen gefühlt. Ich werde auf jeden Fall wieder zum Trekking in Nepal und mit Kamal wiederkommen. Sehr empfehlenswert.
newyorkerromano
04 Mar 2023
My experience with Gokyo treks was impeccable. As a solo traveler in one of my first trekking experiences, I was a bit concerned about finding the right guide and porter that could make my experience enjoyable and safe. Well… Kamal and Dipendra made my trip one of the most meaningful experiences in my life.
First of all, from a technical perspective, they have an incredible knowledge of all the villages, guesthouses, and trails (due to their extensive experience as guide and porter). Their ability to talk to local hotel owners and those living in the villages allowed them to always be up to date with all the events and potential changes occurring during the time of the trek. If a trail is in bad conditions, or a specific landmark inaccessible, Kamal and Dipendra are immediately able to think of an alternative and safe solution.
Second, they were great at making me feel comfortable, even when I was an outsider. Because of the period of the year I chose for my trek, I had to spend some days without any fellow trekker. In some villages, I only met local Nepalis that, at times, did not speak english. Kamal and Dipendra made sure to make me always feel at home, explaining to me what the people around me were saying, and (luckily) also explaining some Nepali words to me. Remember to say “Bittosa” when you like the food you are eating!
In terms of safety, Kamal and Dipendra are not the guides who push you to your extremes at the expense of your health. On the contrary, they always encourage you to take it easy and slowly (bistare bistare). Every night, they checked my blood pressure and oxygen level to make sure I was okay. With my well-being always in mind, they allowed me to reach my record altitude of 4,900 meters!!!
Lastly, they became wonderful friends. Many times during the trek we talked about different topics, ranging from the local traditions, foods, and vegetation to, for example, politics and world news. We shared so many laughs and built a very meaningful bond. Proof of this is the small aperitif we had at the end of the trek celebrating my, our success.
I definitely recommend choosing Gokyo treks for your trekking adventures. You will not be let down.