Langtang valley trek

I heard about Kamal's reputation from a Thai friend. So I made a reservation for Kamal to go trekking. The destination is Langtang and I was not disappointed at all. Mr. Kamal treated me like I was part of the family. We felt very safe and secure despite the risky journey. I will definitely come back for trekking in Nepal and with Kamal again. Highly recommended.

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.

Completed trek with Rajesh as our guide. He was very professional and made for an amazing experience