Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Himalayan Glacier offered a PERFECT trek for me. Every element was super - from the greeting at the airport, the stay in Kathmandu, the pre-trek meeting, the flights to and from Pokhara, and ALL elements of the trek itself. HG organized all of the logistics, provided very friendly and skilled guide and porter, and made the experience both fun and rewarding. I always felt safe, I have booked another trek with them for me an my wife in October 2023. Thank you Himalayan Glacier for a wonderful trek!

After not being able to make our original trip of Everest base camp due to no flights to Lukla - we opted for Annapurna base camp and what a decision it was. The trek consisted of many many stairs and steps but it was an amazing experience. Having teamed up with another couple my son and I had a once in a lifetime opportunity- the scenery, the experience , the adventure and the local hospitality was fabulous. The team from Himalayan Glacier changed everything for us from Everest to Annapurna - nothing was too much trouble or effort. I will be heading back next year and cannot wait to be in Nepal again - the people the place have won my heart !

I and my girlfriend Alex booked on a 10 day group trek to Annupurna Bascamp. I cannot find a single fault with our experience with the Himalayan Glacier company. We were looked after from start to finish by their friendly, fun and professional staff. The office team of Ashmita and Rayuna did a great job of keeping us briefed on the lead up to the trek and welcoming us, and were available throughout the trip in case any issues came up. Whilst we were the only ones booked on the tour as it was before the main season the company allowed us to go ahead, and were given a 'private tour' of the Annupurna area by our guide Homanth and friendly porter Krishna. Homnath did an incredible job throughout and is fairly well known by the locals as he has over 20 years experience in the area, he had all accommodation sorted and we had a comfortable bed and good food every night. He also was also invaluable in a tricky situation at Pokhara airport where it was closed for the afternoon due to weather and we had our departure flight early the next morning. We saw a number of people take the decision to get a taxi back to Kathmandu but he spent all afternoon at the desk trying to find out if the airport was reopening, it was touch and go and on two occasions he had a car booked to pick us up but cancelled again. I said we were better to get a taxi but he asked us to hold on and eventually the airport reopened and we were put on the last flight of the day. This saved an overnight journey on the road to Kathmandu that was blocked by a number of landslips and we got back in time for a leaving meal at the hotel in Kathmandu. Nepal is a beautiful and friendly country and if I was backpacking I would consider doing the trek without a guide in a group of 3+. However if you are working to a limited timescale travelling around the country and the trek itself can lead to unpredictable delays and some confusion and for enjoying a holiday along with doing the trek I recommend that you save yourself the stress and go through a tour company. Everything is sorted on arrival: airport transfers, hotel bookings, connecting transfers, permits, guide and porter insurance, accommodation and food on the treks. In terms of which company to use I couldn’t recommend Himalayan Glacier company more!