Their motto – from strangers to friends – is practiced and embedded into their every practice of the trek. From start to finish, everything was seamless and done to perfection.
Rakesh, even before I paid the deposit, diligently answered every question and allayed every concern I had before I booked the flight. Everything was coordinated well, from the airport transfer, to the coordination of guide and porter, to giving tips to purchasing gear etc. He was knowledgeable and excellent at coordinating the trek.
Next, my wonderful guide and porter. Madan and Prabhakar was my guide and porter respectively. They took great initiative and often went beyond their job scope to keep me safe and comfortable. They provided dietary advice, medication, motivation, and took great pictures throughout the journey. They were always ready to entertain and tell stories, distracting you from the strenuous journey ahead.
Every meal, they would present me a large inundating plate of fruits that would nourish me. They would diligently ask me how I was each and everyday and I felt greatly taken care of. Not to mention the great quality accommodations throughout the hikes that surpassed my expectations. Almost all teahouses had hot showers and great food. I had a private room to myself, often with attached bathrooms too.
Throughout the hike, we did converse and indeed, it ended up being a bittersweet ending as we summited. As much as I was happy the trek had ended, I was sad that I would be leaving the very friends I made.
This was an excellently organised hike with a highly competitive price point. It is truly hard to beat.
