13 Apr 2023
I had booked for 14 -day EBC Trek through Thrillophillia, an aggregator, who then linked us with Overland Trek Nepal. This was probably the best thing that could have happened to me. Given my age (61) and inexperience in trekking, I was apprehensive. But Gautham and his Team were extremely encouraging and made me feel good.
We did have initial problems with the inclement climate delaying our flights to Lukla, difference of speeds between the younger team members and the older members, etc. But Gautham handled it all in his inimitable style and made sure that we were all taken care of. Each one of us were given the freedom to move at our pace. Gautham and our Guide made sure that all of us were accompanied by experienced porters to help us. Last minute calls to Gautham for change in personal plans were accommodated willingly and cheerfully. Being an unaccompanied woman, our Guide quietly made sure that I was given safe rooms with easy access to washroom facilities. Right from tying my shoelaces to ensuring that I was wearing appropriately warm clothes, our Guide was a good source of strength.
Thank you Gautham and Team, for helping make my dream come true!!!