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We took a 13-day EBC trekking tour with Imperial Nepal Trek& Expedition. Overall it is amazing and fantastic experience. Waken up by the extraordinary view of the mountains in Sagarmartha National Park, we can just keep saying it is amazing to us. Our guide, Santosh and the porter, took good care of us each and everyday of our trip from our every meal, teahouse and trekking experience for sure. We hope it is not a once-in-a-lifetime experience, we will definitely come to Nepal and hike again with the Imperial Nepal Trek.

Holly T

Imperial Nepal is exceptional. We completed a 23 day, personalised climbing & trekking expedition, in the Khumbu region in March 2024. The ease of planning, quality of service and cost, was better than any of my previous experiences in Nepal. I would absolutely recommend this company and will be using them for all my future expeditions in Nepal.

Communication with Paras while planning the trip was brilliant. He responded to all of my queries within 24 hrs and made sure the program achieved all of our goals in the most efficient way.

There is a strong preference for using WhatsApp to communicate. For those new to Nepal, this can be a little different to what they may be used to. Don’t sweat it. It works really well in particular once you arrive in country.

All trip logistics and administration connections were seamless. People met us at airports, flights were well planned with redundancies, trekking and climbing permits were all done in advance, so we could concentrate on the experience.

As our program involved trekking and climbing, we had two guides supporting us. Both were extremely well-qualified and experienced.

Our trekking guide, Babu, was amazing. He has been a professional guide for 15 years. As you would expect, his local knowledge and network was excellent. Most notably, he’s attention to detail was the best I have ever experienced. When I got a little sick, He booked a teahouse room with an ensuite. I had no idea they even existed. it was a small gesture, made life a lot more comfortable. When we were offline while climbing, he sent updates to our next of kin to let them know we were okay… not necessarily essential, but it highlights how much they care about us, and those who support us while we away.

Our climbing guide, Pemba, was a seasoned 8000m operator. He knew every route and line on the mountains we were climbing. He took the time to explain the weather and environment to us, to help our understanding of the mountains. We couldn’t have asked for more.

Finally, when the ice and snow predictably closed Lukla airport and people were scrambling for the few seats on the remaining helicopters (at eye watering prices), Paras and Babu managed to secure us a seat on the only flight out for several days at no extra cost. it was a powerful example of why local operators are often the best. 

TJR Sydney, Australia

One of the best experiences of my life. I went for a solo trip for my 40th birthday. I had little trekking experience, so I think I had an exorbitant number of questions for Paras, the trek coordinator and owner, before I even arrived. He was available day or night via WhatsApp to answer my questions. He was amazingly patient with me!

From the minute you arrive in Katmandu until you depart, this experience is completely seamless. Hari was assigned as my guide. However, Hari turned out to be much more than just a guide. Along the journey he was a mentor, advisor, comedian, and most importantly a great friend.  Hari has done well over 100 treks and knew the lay of the land very well. We met many other travelers along the trek, and I noticed more and more how Hari seemed to know more than other guides. He was certainly giving more advice I felt than other guides and was more available to conversate in general. He said from the outset that the goal was to make it to base camp and get back safely, and that's exactly what we did. Kiran was our porter and did an excellent job as well.

I would highly recommend this travel agency for your trip! I will certainly be back!

Pro Tip: Bring playing cards for the evenings in the tea houses. But beware, Hari is really good at that too!

joedonohue2 Miami,

Amazing days in Himalaias with friends and well guided by the kind guides Nirmal and Tek!
Unbelievable experience!
I would recommend then!

I had the absolute best experience doing the Everest Base Camp Trek with Imperial Nepal Tours with Hari as my guide and Kiran as my porter. This was my first time doing a long trek/hike like this and it couldn’t have gone smoother. Hari was able to answer every question I had during the trek as he was extremely knowledgeable, and Paras (one of the owners) was available via WhatsApp if I ever had any logistical questions. I could not recommend this trek any more! If you do sign up, make sure to ask for Hari as your guide as he is one of the best. He speaks fluent English, is very kind, and knowledgeable about Nepal and the mountains.

Anne K

Four of us (3 trekkers from Malaysia, and one Dutch trekker from Netherlands), we went with Imperial Nepal Treks during our recent Annapurna Circuit Trek (October 2023). Previously, in October 2019, we first engaged this Nepali trekking company for our EBC trek. They offered a reasonably priced trek excursion package with experienced guides and porters, and as our earlier 2019 experience was positive, we chose them again.

This ACT trek took 11 days, but we stayed in Nepal for a total of 15 days. Arriving in Kathmandu, we stayed overnight in Thamel district. Next morning, we travelled westbound in 4-wheel drive for Chyamche. Took us almost 12 hours, instead of the usual 8 hours due to the extensive road works not far from Kathmandu. For this ACT trip, Imperial Nepal Treks provided us with a guide and two porters, who were knowledgeable and reliable. A winning combination.

In brief, our trek was from Chyamche to Dharapani (overnight) to Chame (overnight) to Lower Pisang (overnight) to Manang where we stayed for two nights to acclimatise (via the higher elevation route of Ghyaru and Ngawal; a longer trek of additional 3 hours, but we were rewarded with sighting of traditional Nepali houses and better vistas, from that higher elevation). From Manang, we trekked to Yak Kharta (overnight). Although, we had originally supposed to stay at Thorung Phedi, we didn't, as we were advised by Mr. Mani (our Guide) that it would be advantageous for us to push ahead to the high base camp (475m higher), so that we would have an easy ascent - steeper trek done the day earlier, due to its close proximity to Thorung La Pass. The highlight of ACT is Thorung La Pass, the highest mountain pass in the world, a nice accolade for us, the tired trekkers. From there, it was a sharp descent trek to Muktinath (overnight), and finally Jomsom (overnight). Took a van ride with other locals to Pokhara, where we chilled out for 2 days, before flying back to Kathmandu.

Steve C

Me and my husband had an amazing time in the Himalayas with Imperial Nepal Trek!

We got picked up at the Kathmandu airport and Ram, the company owner, was waiting for us at the hotel to (re)explain everything about our trek to EBC.

We left to the Himalayas on December 19th, with our guide Mani and had an amazing two weeks experience exploring the region.

I definitely recommend this guys! We got all the attention and care we needed to feel safe during the trip!

Thank you, Ram, Mani and our Porter Kiran, for everything!

Rubia D

Successfully did 2 weeks Annapurna circuit trekking along with my daughter and Guide Mani.
It was amazing experience. The guide was so good that he planned everything at micro level and executed flawlessly. He guided us through difficult terrains, harsh weather conditions, especially in Thorong La pass and instilled confidence when we felt weak. He took care of our food and accommodation also very well. Will go again to other adventurous hikes with him. I can definitely vouch for him!

Vijay R

We did the ABC trek on a 12 day package from Kathmandu with Imperial Nepal.
It was a meet and greet by the boss Paras when we arrived at TIA. We stayed at Thamel which was very close to the eateries and shopping. The next day the eight of us went for a city tour organised by Imperial and were treated to a welcome dinner.

We flew to Pokhara on the 3rd day, was abit chaotic at the domestic terminal but our guide Shiva Lamsal was on hand to ensure that we got through security and into the waiting lounge swiftly. We met our porters on arrival and were whisked away to the start of our trek at Phedi.

The next 6 days was the climb upwards to ABC and Shiva will brief us every night and again in the morning on the day's arrangements. Aside from his official duties, he also had a good sense of humour and he made the tedious trek alot more fun and informative. We were all very pleased with the choice of guest houses, except for Himalaya and above, we always had ensuite bathrooms and more importantly, power points for our devices. Helped us saved quite abit. Shiva was also helpful in getting us upgrades like on the bus from Pokhara to Kathmandu.

Overall it was a great experience with Imperial Trek, Paras, Shiva and Ramchandra (our porter) for being attentive, arranging the stay at good guest houses and always having a smile on their faces. Although we just got back, I've already bought my next ticket to Kathmandu and had reached out to Paras/ Shiva for another trekking adventure with Imperial Nepal in 2024.

Clbong

In December 2023, we embarked on the EBC trek, organized by Imperial Nepal Trek & Expedition. This journey was not just a trek but an experience of a lifetime, made exceptional by the professionalism and warmth of our guide Dinesh and our porter Darphon. Dinesh demonstrated an impressive depth of knowledge about the region, its culture, and the intricacies of the trek. Darphon, our porter, was the unsung hero of our trek. His hard work, dedication, and ever-present smile, even during the most challenging parts of the trek, were truly inspiring. Dinesh and Darphon were not just professionals doing their job; they became our friends, sharing stories, laughter, and insights into Nepalese life. Their commitment to our safety and enjoyment was unwavering, making us feel valued and cared for.

Fang Howe L

It was my 60 birthday celebration on EBC with my 2 sons and my nephew. Paras the manager made that possible for us . The guide Denis and the potter Darphon was extremely helpful and full of joy every step of our way up . I felt so confident and connected from day one . That made my hike a bit easier. Denis even surprised me with a birthday cake at the top. I will definitely recommend this team to guide anyone to reach Ebc or any other trail in Nepal thry really took care of us. Thank you Mr Paras , thank you Denis , and thank you Darpon . Namasteh …

Kaveesh N

Had a great experience with Imperial Nepal which was highly recommended by a friend who did both ABC and EBC trek with them. Paras was really helpful to provide us all the information we needed prior the trip and he came multiple times to meet us in Kathmandu to ensure that all are in order. He even made an extra effort to bring forward the farewell dinner and bought a cake to celebrate 1 of our friend's birthday. Such sweet gesture.

We were indeed very happy with their services. Shiva, our guide will brief us every night on the next day's arrangements and answer our questions if any. Without him and the 4 porters, Ram, Bisal, Sujan and Susil, we wouldn't have made it to the base camp. It was an amazing experience with Shiva pointed out some interesting discoveries along the trek.

Thank you Imperial Trek, Paras & team for making our trip so pleasant. Will highly recommend those who are looking for a good agent!

Overall very satisfied with the services rendered. Friendly, accommodative and informative. Our guide, Shiva Lamsal, is extremely nice and friendly. So are our 4 porters as well. Lastly, thanks to Paras as well for helping us to make this trip a dream come true.

Calvin T

Had the most amazing trek to base camp and Kalla pata with imperial treking paras had everything planned and sorted and made things very easy.

Our guide shiva was amazing he had so much knowledge and provided fantastic service, our assistant guide suman was also so fantastic and he help us all along the way , shiva and suman were both so much fun and made the trek a great time with lots of laughs, the porters were also great, we couldn't have asked for a better trip 

Andrew W

Imperial was an amazing company to trek with, our guides Shiva and Suman went above and beyond to make our experience the best it could possibly be, they had so much knowledge, were keen to have a laugh and joke along the way. Made us feel like royalty, cannot thank them enough. Keen to come back next year for another adventure!!

Wayne H

Our trip started with a day to acclimatize and adjust to timezones in Kathmandu. We went to the Chandragiri cable car -- which is a great first activity, especially if it's a clear day.

Then, we went for a 6-day roundtrip trek to Namche Bazaar. Our trip planner, Paras did a great job ensuring us that we had seats on the hard-to-get flight to Lukla.

Our trekking guide, Shiva, was very kind and lots of fun. We danced going over suspension bridges and played lots of card games altogether in the evening. Our porters were also incredibly kind, and we can't thank them enough.

After our trip in the mountains, we had time to add on a trip to Chitwan where we saw lots of crocodiles and rhinos. Our guide, Raj, was incredibly knowledgable.

We also did whitewater rafting and then on the last day before our flight did a city tour to many temples in Kathmandu.

Altogether, we didn't have to worry about very many logistics despite packing A LOT of stuff into a 10-day trip -- all thanks to Imperial Treks.

This is my second trek in Nepal with Imperial Nepal and I am glad that I made this decision. Due to the weather problem, we were not able to take the flight to Lukla. However, Mr. Parash (manager) quickly helped to rearrange the transport and made another plan so we can finish the trek as we planned.

Mr. Hari, our guide is the very experienced one and very helpful during the trek. He made the good arrangement about the accommodation and other stuff all along the trek. I really appreciate his effort and help. This was not an easy trip for us but Hari was very encouraging and helped us to achieve our goal. It was really a fantastic and unforgettable trip.

wnn

I completed the Annapurna base camp trek with Imperial Nepal in September/October 2023. Shiva worked as my guide and Bharat worked as the porter. Both of them were very helpful. It was a well organized trek and I am happy with the service provided by Imperial.

Mohammad S

Last year we trekked Langtang with Imperial and this year we did the Manaslu trek, They are a really good company well priced and you are looked after from start to finish. Our guide Nirmal was excellent very attentive, and when at 5200m I had ran out of water, he trekked down to a glacier to fill it up. I would definitely recommend Imperial and hope to come to Nepal again, beautiful country , beautiful people inside and out .

Leon D

Hari my guide and Ramesh my porter for the week were absolutely superb from start to finish.
The Helambu Circuit Trek 7 nights and took us up to 3,700 metres altitude where the stunning Langtang mountain range stretched off into the distance.
The first few days were long and come the end of the day you were well in need of the delicious cuisine I had throughout the entire Nepal trip.

I could not fault the trek and the days were warm and dry and the nights comfortably warm. No rain was had and shorts were worn other than one night at Thadepati where the long pants came out !! Imperial Nepal will no doubt find a trek of your lifetime to suit you. They certainly did for me. Next time it will be Everest region for me.

Thanks Hari Ramesh Rama- & Ram for bringing us together for a superb Nepal experience. See you again soon I hope !!

Scott W

I recently went on a 10 day EBC trek, Helicopter return with Imperial Nepal and had an amazing experience. The company was very professional and organized, specifically owner Ram Regimi. He took care of everything the moment we landed at the airport, airport pickup, from our accommodation to our meals, all transportations and gear. The guide, Shiva Lamsal, was knowledgeable and experienced, and he made sure that we were safe and comfortable at all times. The scenery was absolutely breathtaking, and I would highly recommend this trek to anyone looking for an unforgettable adventure.
Here are some specific things that I appreciated about the company's service:
They were very responsive to my questions and inquiries before the trip.
They provided detailed information about the trek, including the itinerary, gear list, and packing list.
They arranged for all of our transportation and accommodation, which made things very easy for us.
The guide, Shiva Lamsal, was very knowledgeable about the area and the trek, and he was always willing to answer our questions.
They were very safety-conscious and made sure that we were always prepared for the conditions.
They provided us with delicious meals and snacks throughout the trek and upgraded our rooms where possible.
They were very accommodating and flexible, and they were always willing to work with us to make sure that we had the best possible experience. Ram would check on us daily to ensure we were safe and complete our trip.
Overall, I had an amazing experience with Imperial Nepal and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a great EBC trek. Ram and Shiva were amazing at all times.

Kris K

We did the EBC trek taking around 13 days with Paras and Shiv.
No complaints at all and the trip was all very well organized from start to finish. I was suffering from leg injury and Shiv (guide) was accommodating in my pace and complaining along the way.
Had a fantastic time and plan to book with these guys for 2024, EBC trip itself was fantastic and good to know the team was there to cater for all our needs!
Bonus for Paras was that he managed to sort direct flights from KTM to Lukla return cutting out the Ramechaap detour flights, well worth it in my opinion as saved as countless hours stuck on a bus!

Jamie L

We completed the Everest Base Camp + Gokyo Trek with our guide, Gautam, and had a wonderful time. The views were just stunning… it almost felt like we were on another planet!! The team really took care of us and made sure we were comfortable everywhere we stayed. If you have the fitness, don’t mind adding a few extra days to your trek and want to experience the trail with less crowds then I’d definitely recommend adding the Gokyo trek onto EBC. From the very beginning, even when arriving in Kathmandu, the staff were very accommodating and made things so easy for us.

We loved the experience so much that at the end we rested for a few days then booked the Annapurna Circuit trek with the same company!

Brianna P

I had perhaps my most amazing trekking trip so far with Imperial Nepal Tours! I did EBC and Gokyo trekking, as well as a tour of Kathmandu. All was easy and smooth to book and organise, all my requests were taken into account, thanks to Ram, my tour manager. The trek was an incredible adventure thanks to my wonderful guide Dinesh - I visited breathtaking places and had so much fun! At all times I felt secure and very well cared about. I just can’t wait to be back for another trekking tour with you, guys!

El L

Our trek up to Annapurna Base Camp was our second trek organised through Imperial Nepal and again we were extremely satisfied with both the experience of the trip and the professionalism and helpfulness of Paras! Due to time constraints we needed a trek tailored to our time and Paras was so helpful in accommodating us. Everything was organised from start to end and ran seamlessly with no surprises. We were lucky enough to have our guide from our previous EBC trek, Gautem and he really made it for us. His knowledge, friendly attitude and sheer amount of energy really made the trip for us! On big memorable experiences like this, into places like the Himalayas you really do need to choose a company with experience and on the ground knowledge, contacts and networks. Imperial Nepal is just that company. We are already planning our next Himalayan adventure for 2025!

Justin T

Myself and two friends did Annapurna Base Camp (ABC), with Imperial and I couldn’t recommend them highly enough. Paras organised everything perfect before, during and even after our trek. The transport, accommodation and guidance was all exceptionally well put together. A huge and special thanks to Gautem, our guide, who incidentally was the guide for my two friends to EBC pre-Covid, was superb. A true professional and someone we all got to know and like immensely. I would definitely recommend and am already planning my next trip to Nepal in which I will undoubtedly be using Imperial again. 5 stars.

Jordan

Once we completed our domestic flight to Lukla, we met with our porter Bikram and got started with our trek. The Himalayan scenery is breathtaking from the moment you step foot into Lukla airport. Santosh shared with me a lot of interesting information about the area such as flowers, animals, trade routes. He took care of me throughout the journey ensuring I was comfortable and that my basic needs were met (Food, hydration, rest). Closer to the top, I also experienced altitude sickness and he guided me through how I can get better by staying warm, drinking garlic noodle soup, and getting rest. He also had altitude sickness medicine which I ended up taking for one day and felt better. At one point, I myself didn’t realize I was dehydrated but he noticed and confirmed that I didn’t drink enough water. He had electrolyte packets which he gave me and I immediately felt better. Since I was solo, both Santosh and Bikram also played double duty as my photographers, and I must admit they got some great pics of me.

As you see, Imperial Nepal made a huge difference in my experience navigating all the challenges and were the main reason I reached Everest Base Camp with ZERO stress! This is why I recommend booking with Imperial Nepal Trek and requesting Santosh Wagle as your guide! Thank you Ram, Santosh, and Bikram for an unforgettable experience.

PS. They’ve got some great info on their website regarding itinerary, FAQ, and pricing. Regarding pricing, I found it to be very reasonable. Also you will be supporting a Nepali business. The pricing is upfront so you know what to expect. Note that you can also upgrade/downgrade certain parts of the itinerary if you ask.

TENZIN T

We did a private EBC trek with Imperial Nepal Treks and was really well organised. The Tea houses were great food was good and our guide Shiva looked after us. I would recommend Imperial Nepal treks and looking forward to our next trek there.

glen w

My 18 day trek to Everest Base Camp included the magnificent Gokyo Lakes and the very famous Chola Pass. Our incredibly experienced, fun, friendly guide, Hari, knew every single mountain peak, every trail, every teahouse and almost every guide and porter that we passed knew our Hari! Every step we took was under the watchful eye of Hari, helping us negotiate trails that were covered in snow and ice. He was truly the best guide you could ever wish for. We encountered some unexpected and unprecedented weather conditions that added some extra challenges to our trek, but Hari never wavered in his positivity and confidence in us to get over The Pass and onto Everest Base Camp.
We were a small group of 3 trekkers, I am a very inexperienced trekker but never once felt I would not achieve my dream of reaching Everest Base Camp because Hari was our voice of positivity and always encouraging us that our dream was possible. Our amazing porters Ghobinda and Prashanta were so patient, unbelievably fit and the most kind and happy porters you could ever have. In many areas of the trek where we needed extra help, they would both come back after dropping our heavy bags off, and help us navigate our way safely until I was capable of letting go of their hand. WE DID IT!!

Sue G

It's my third trek in Nepal, and also my third time with Imperial Nepal and their wonderful guide - Hari, who has become a good and close friend of mine. I guess that already explains something special about Nepal and the company.

This time I did a 8-day trek to poonhill and then mardi himal. As usual, Hari is very reliable and humorous. He is a person you can rely on along the trek in terms of safety, food and accomodations, transport, adhoc changes to itinerary and knowledge. He is also friendly to other nepali and travellers so that we can often make many more friends throughout the trek.

Most importantly, I am sure he will make your trek more fun and enjoyable, that's what he values most.

mstchg

I had an incredible 18 day trek to Gokyo Lakes and Everest Base Camp including the Cholo Pass. Our expert guide Hari was an incredible leader, safely guiding us through snow and ice and making new tracks due to the snowfall, never once doubting that we couldn't make it. I am a very novice trekker and can't thank the team enough at Imperial for the way in which they conducted the entire trek.
Our porters, Ghobinda and Prashanta were so patient, kind and helpful, and always smiling. I cannot recommend this tour company more highly. Do yourselves a favour and book your Himalayan Trek through Imperial.

Sue G

My wife and I hired Imperial Nepal Treks for our trek to the Everest Base Camp and had a wonderful time. INT Team provided the information we needed beforehand, and assisted us when we arrived in Kathmandu, with a shuttle from the airport to the hotel, plus a briefing on our itinerary. Next day he took us around to finish preparing our gear, and introduced us to our guide, Mr. Shiva Lamsal. While we ended up sticking to the original plan of 12 days hike to the EBC and back, they both let us know we would be free to take the trek at any pace, and if we needed more days, that would be completely fine. No rush.

At the trail we had a wonderful time, the selected tea houses were nice and cozy, and we completed most of the day hikes within the stipulated time without feeling exhausted.

Having said so, we recommend their team for the EBC or any adventure in Nepal. We will be back in the future, definitely.

Fernando Saccon

Although I was a solo trekker, I joined 2 awesome ladies from Australia who had the same trek with similar dates. Hari was our guide, along with Prassan and Gobinda as porters. 17 days total, hiked up to Gokyo, then over Cho La pass, then to Everest Base Camp and back.

The trek was AWESOME. Unbelievable views, great people, simply iconic.

Of special note - we had an amazing team. Hari (our guide) was fantastic. Not only extremely knowledgeable - and funny - but was able to maneuver when we had a complications, specifically a few days of bad weather. He was able to encourage us to keep going, modified the itinerary when rest days were needed, and overall handled unforeseen circumstances with finesse and skill. And he kept us smiling the whole time! Truly a master of his craft - I cannot recommend him highly enough as a trekking guide.

Prassan (the porter I was paired with) was also amazing. Possibly the nicest, most patient guy I've ever met, even while carrying a huge load! He's training to be a guide himself someday and will be wonderful at that. Also cannot recommend him highly enough as part of anyone's trekking team!

Gobinda was quiet, but a true machine. Both Prassan and Gobinda - several times - hiked ahead to our destination, left the packs, then hiked BACK to the group and helped us through difficult sections of trail. Hard to believe how hard these guys worked to make sure our group had a successful trek.

Honestly I can't say enough good things about the team. If there was ever an "A" team, this was it!

Imperial trekking helped make the experience seamless and truly unforgettable. Paris, who helped with the planning and admin side, made sure all details were taken care of and the experience was smooth. I would absolutely recommend this trekking company to anyone interested in a Nepal trek!

mhaldeman2
Written April 12, 2023
 

I completed the 15 day Everest base camp trek with imperial hikes. I was very impressed by the service and the guide Dinesh was great nothing was a problem for him and he made the whole trip even more enjoyable. I would definitely recommend this company and the hike the views are just unbelievable.

Timmy D

Written April 9, 2023

If there was a trek that had supposedly all the best views of nature in the world, it would have to Annapurna Half Circuit. From lush forests and windy rivers, to gaping valleys and towering snow-capped mountains, the trek each day from low to high altitudes left me spoilt for views. I am glad that I signed up for the trek with Imperial Nepal Treks, as they not only met each and every one of their promises in the package, but also went above and beyond to ensure that my friend group would feel safe, full and fulfilled by the end of the trek.

Our guide, Babu Nirmal, was more of a friend than a guide, that we easily became comfortable with given his friendly and easygoing nature. Throughout the trek, he checked in on us each morning to ensure we were feeling alright for the trek, and was always willing to help us in any way possible. He always accommodated our pace, and supported us whenever we were feeling tired, sometimes literally and sometimes by offering to carry our load.

My favourite memories from this trek were the times we had fun whilst we were not trekking. From playing snooker at snooker houses together, to watching and celebrating Manchester United win Manchester City 2-0 in the FA Cup final together at a guesthouse in Chame, these are just snippets of the amazing time we had together. Even after the trek ended, he showed us around Pokhara to ensure we had a fun-filled time there, bringing us to popular restaurants and boating around Phewa Lake.

Our porters, Devindhar and Ram, were strong and friendly. They never once faltered behind, and were always providing the best of service during meals, bringing us our food and drinks and clearing our tables, as well as a complimentary fruit bowl each night after dinner. Without them, we definitely would not have conquered Thorong La Pass!

Ram (another one), the agent I contacted to liaise the details of the trek and the services provided, was always responsive and accommodative as well. Without him, this whole trip, that surpassed all expectations, would not have been made possible.

 Tze hsien L

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Apr 2024 • Friends

Imperial Nepal the company that really takes cares of you. Motivate you to achieve your goal to complete your trekking journey. Had a best adventure trekking experience with them. Guide,Shiva really took care of us guide us to reach EBC on 1st March 2023. Company Manager Mr Paras very helpful to provide info about trekking n even took to trouble bring to clinic. Next ABC trekking looking forward to with Imperial Nepal

Kunasegaran G

1 contribution

Amazing trip of annapurna base camp Mr ram was managing director of imperial Nepal treks he manage all of our programme of Nepal tour. Santosh is our trekking guide.he has more experience in mountain trekking he give good service for us.our porter are very strong everyday they help us.

Written March 12, 2023

Kemaman SeaView K

1 contribution

My 18 day trek to Everest Base Camp included the magnificent Gokyo Lakes and the very famous Chola Pass. Our incredibly experienced, fun, friendly guide, Hari, knew every single mountain peak, every trail, every teahouse and almost every guide and porter that we passed knew our Hari! Every step we took was under the watchful eye of Hari, helping us negotiate trails that were covered in snow and ice. He was truly the best guide you could ever wish for. We encountered some unexpected and unprecedented weather conditions that added some extra challenges to our trek, but Hari never wavered in his positivity and confidence in us to get over The Pass and onto Everest Base Camp.
We were a small group of 3 trekkers, I am a very inexperienced trekker but never once felt I would not achieve my dream of reaching Everest Base Camp because Hari was our voice of positivity and always encouraging us that our dream was possible. Our amazing porters Ghobinda and Prashanta were so patient, unbelievably fit and the most kind and happy porters you could ever have. In many areas of the trek where we needed extra help, they would both come back after dropping our heavy bags off, and help us navigate our way safely until I was capable of letting go of their hand. WE DID IT!! THANKYOU SO MUCH HARI, GHOBINDA AND PRASHANTA. ??

Sue G

2 contributions

It's my third trek in Nepal, and also my third time with Imperial Nepal and their wonderful guide - Hari, who has become a good and close friend of mine. I guess that already explains something special about Nepal and the company.

This time I did a 8-day trek to poonhill and then mardi himal. As usual, Hari is very reliable and humorous. He is a person you can rely on along the trek in terms of safety, food and accomodations, transport, adhoc changes to itinerary and knowledge. He is also friendly to other nepali and travellers so that we can often make many more friends throughout the trek.

Most importantly, I am sure he will make your trek more fun and enjoyable, that's what he values most.

mstchg
Hong Kong, China1 contribution

I had an incredible 18 day trek to Gokyo Lakes and Everest Base Camp including the Cholo Pass. Our expert guide Hari was an incredible leader, safely guiding us through snow and ice and making new tracks due to the snowfall, never once doubting that we couldn't make it. I am a very novice trekker and can't thank the team enough at Imperial for the way in which they conducted the entire trek.
Our porters, Ghobinda and Prashanta were so patient, kind and helpful, and always smiling. I cannot recommend this tour company more highly. Do yourselves a favour and book your Himalayan Trek through Imperial.

Sue G

2 contributions

My wife and I hired Imperial Nepal Treks for our trek to the Everest Base Camp and had a wonderful time. Mr. Ram Regmi provided the information we needed beforehand, and assisted us when we arrived in Kathmandu, with a shuttle from the airport to the hotel, plus a briefing on our itinerary. Next day he took us around to finish preparing our gear, and introduced us to our guide, Mr. Shiva Lamsal. While we ended up sticking to the original plan of 12 days hike to the EBC and back, they both let us know we would be free to take the trek at any pace, and if we needed more days, that would be completely fine. No rush.

At the trail we had a wonderful time, the selected tea houses were nice and cozy, and we completed most of the day hikes within the stipulated time without feeling exhausted.

Having said so, we recommend their team for the EBC or any adventure in Nepal. We will be back in the future, definitely.

Fernando Saccon
Edmonton, Canada9 contribution

We did a private EBC trek with Imperial Nepal Treks and was really well organised. The Tea houses were great food was good and our guide Shiva looked after us. I would recommend Imperial Nepal treks and looking forward to our next trek there.

glen w
5 contributions

I just had the trip of a lifetime and I want to thank Ram, Santosh, and Bikram for making it all possible! If this is your first time going to Everest Base Camp and want to travel with zero stress, I recommend booking with Imperial Nepal Treks! I selected the Classic Everest Base Camp trek for March 2023 and had a wonderful solo experience!

Before booking, I was able to contact the office via WhatsApp. I chatted with Ram Regmi and sent him countless questions which he answered diligently. I recommend asking him about the latest tourist visa info if you haven't been to Nepal before. I’m usually a meticulous planner so he really helped put my mind at ease. As part of the package, he arranged everything from airport pickup, to hotel/lodging, permits, food. All I needed to do was to confirm my international flight to Kathmandu (from USA).

When I arrived at Kathmandu, Ram introduced me to my guide Santosh Wagle who walked to Thamel with me and helped me purchase all the gear that I needed. Santosh has over a decade of experience and is very professional, friendly, and knowledgeable. Our flight to Lukla got canceled due to the weather and he was able to reschedule flights and also worked with me to adjust the itinerary. Definitely set your expectations accordingly since even cloud coverage can result in canceled flights. If I didn't have Santosh, this would have resulted in a lot of headache.

Once we completed our domestic flight to Lukla, we met with our porter Bikram and got started with our trek. The Himalayan scenery is breathtaking from the moment you step foot into Lukla airport. Santosh shared with me a lot of interesting information about the area such as flowers, animals, trade routes. He took care of me throughout the journey ensuring I was comfortable and that my basic needs were met (Food, hydration, rest). Closer to the top, I also experienced altitude sickness and he guided me through how I can get better by staying warm, drinking garlic noodle soup, and getting rest. He also had altitude sickness medicine which I ended up taking for one day and felt better. At one point, I myself didn’t realize I was dehydrated but he noticed and confirmed that I didn’t drink enough water. He had electrolyte packets which he gave me and I immediately felt better. Since I was solo, both Santosh and Bikram also played double duty as my photographers, and I must admit they got some great pics of me.

As you see, Imperial Nepal made a huge difference in my experience navigating all the challenges and were the main reason I reached Everest Base Camp with ZERO stress! This is why I recommend booking with Imperial Nepal Trek and requesting Santosh Wagle as your guide! Thank you Ram, Santosh, and Bikram for an unforgettable experience.

PS. They’ve got some great info on their website regarding itinerary, FAQ, and pricing. Regarding pricing, I found it to be very reasonable. Also you will be supporting a Nepali business. The pricing is upfront so you know what to expect. Note that you can also upgrade/downgrade certain parts of the itinerary if you ask.

   TENZIN T

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Accommodation and food are well arranged. The crew provided us with a wealth of mountaineering experience and shared a lot of happiness with us. Even if we are not experienced in hiking, they will take good care of us so that we can complete the hiking and enjoy the beautiful scenery and safety. Special thanks to Hari and his team. I recommended this trip to everyone who want to play in the mountains.
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Review of: Annapurna Base Camp Trek 14 Days

Written November 16, 2019
 

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We went on the Annapurna Base camp hike with imperial nepal and with Hari as our guide. Before the trip, the company was very helpful and responded quick to our enquiries. Everything was arranged in detail.
On the trip, our guide Hari was very helpful and passionate. He and the team of guides and porters gave us a wonderful experience! Hari took care of us well and make sure the team is comfortable with the pace. We also got a chance to eat the local food there and be exposed to the Nepalese culture.
The weather was great and we got to see the sunrise at poonhill and sunset at ABC.
Highly recommend!

Written November 15, 2019
 

Vivfj
7 contributions

This is my first time to do trekking in Nepal and it was really an amazing trip! Mr Ram helped me to arrange all the things well before I arrived Nepal and responded to my questions quickly. During the trek, my guide, Rajan is very helpful and gave me a lot of encouragement to finish the trek. He briefed me all the details everyday so that I don't have nothing to worry. The spectacular scenery in Poon Hill and along the ABC trek is really impressive. Highly recommend Imperial Nepal and looking forward to do another trekking with this company in the future.

Review of: Annapurna Base Camp Trek 14 Days
 

 
572ninaw
6 contributions

I was a solo traveler looking to do the trek with a group. I was able to join a family for the trek and had a wonderful time. The scenery of the trek was beautiful and the weather was amazing. The guide, Sujan, and all of the porters were extremely friendly and helpful throughout the entire trek. All of the meals throughout the duration of the trek were delicious and the acommodations at the tea houses were better than expected. I would highly recommend this tour and I can't wait to return to Nepal!
Review of: Annapurna Base Camp Trek 14 Days

Written November 3, 2019

michelled2742018

Ayutthaya, Thailand6 contributions

Great trek, stunning views and landscapes! We had a great tour guide (Dinesh) and porter (Roman) and had a very good time with them. Imperial is a professional agency and Ram, the Travel Manager and owner of the agency, was very flexible and did his best to customize our tour and to make it just a great experience. We can recommend the agency. The only criticism about the circuit is that the hike on the very first and on the very last day is lengthy and tedious following roads where jeeps are passing too.

 Thomas K
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Written October 30, 2019

We went trekking up to Poon hill and ABC under guidance of Imperial Nepal. They did not disappoint. From initial organising of the whole trek by Mr Ram Regmi to the execution by the very able and charismatic guide Sujan with his team of assistant guide Gautam and porters Suman , Api ,Roman ,Kaka. The whole team was v v humble , helpful and sincere. The trek was quite tasking especially to the older ones. Ours was a family group and one extra who joined our group. The group soon divided into 2 - the more fit youngsters in their 20s who would finish about an hour before us each day . The over 50s braved on valiantly , and I am thankful , without any mishaps. The trek has marvellous views , stunning. The cherry on the cake was unwinding and relaxing our sore muscles in the hot springs at Jhinu Danda. Guide Sujan managed both his team of porters and us v well and with respect. He is a v humble person . He never said a cross word , waited patiently and encouragingly for the slow ones ( I was one ) with always an encouraging word. Always tended to our meals and needs at the tea houses with attention to detail. The sense of achievement at the end of the trip is great. Us three siblings got together after a v long time and accomplished this wonderful , fulfilling trek.

  Madhvi
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Our group of 9 did the 14 day Annapurna Base Camp. We had great response and service from Mr Ram since day one of inquiry regarding the trek. I could not recommend Mr Ram more highly for the quality of service he and his team have provided and also at a very reasonable price. The trek though bit challenging was the most beautiful and scenic trek one could ever see. We also had the perfect weather throughout. We were very fortunate to have Sujan as our guide. He displayed excellent qualities in leadership, patience , knowledge and good humour which made our trip extra special.All the porters were very friendly and humble and did amazing work throughout the trek with a smile. We got 3 great meals per day. We would highly recommend Imperial Nepal for trekking in Nepal. Could not fault their service at all.

Mala Shah
2 contributions
October 28, 2019

I see one of my travel companions has already put his review on (Martin W)
I can only agree with all of his comments and that Santosh Wagle was very good at maintaining a pace which allowed everyone (albeit there were only 5 of us) to complete each days trek feeling comfortable, he explained where and when we would find the harder sections of the trek. He also kept the itinerary as flexible as he could and offering us slight alternatives to the written itinerary which we all appreciated.
I also liked the fact that we were a small ear group than some of the other trekking companies, I think this enabled us to get to know Santosh, Sushil and the porters more easily.
Excellent value for money expertly Led.
If you are thinking of going and like small intimate groups then Imperial Nepal is for you.
When we visited Nepal overall we were very lucky with the weather as it was warm In the daytime only getting cold the higher we trekked.
Most of the porters wore trainers and for the majority of the terrain these would be adequate BUT I would still recommend descent footware to give proper support as there are quite a few boulders to clamber over.
Follow your guides pace and advice to get the best experience.
As a personal preference we took tablets to avoid any mountain sickness, taking half a tablet in the morning and half at night. We did come across some people who had suffered with AMS, they looked proper poorly.
Stay vegetarian above Namche Bazzar to avoid bad meat.
The accomodation is simple but dry and always welcoming.
If I was to go again I would like to go in spring when the flowers are out and the Base camp is likely to be busy with climbing expeditions.
BUT October is still a great time to visit.
Mick.M
Chapel-en-le-Frith, UK1 contribution
Written October 26, 2019

My friend and I did a quick hiking trip out of Kathmandu. We were short on time and Paras from Imperial Nepal organised an overnight hike for us . We hiked to Chisopanih stayed the night and then continued to Nagarkot. Our guide Ramhari Lamsal was very helpful and very friendly and made sure we were comfortable. The views were amazing and it was fantastic to get out in the countryside.
I would recommend Imperial Nepal to anyone for all soughts of adventures in Nepal.

Anne
Oct 2019 • Friends

I highly recommend Imperial Nepal Trecks. My wife and I did the 16-day Three High Passes Treck starting 9 September 2019. We went through Kongma-La, Chola Pass and Renjo-La Pass, which also included Everest Base Camp. The toughness of the treck was matched by the toughness of our amazing guide Ram and porter, Su. Ram and Su were an amazing duo; Ram knew all of the mountain names and elevations and he also demonstrated extensive knowledge of the flora and fauna. His willingness to share that knowledge made the trip very memorable. My wife and I noticed that many other guides working for other companies did not provide anywhere near the level of service that ours did. Paras also provided a valuable 'front of house' service in Kathmandu.

Due to the volatile nature of weather, make sure you give yourself SEVERAL days of flexibility at the planned start and end dates of the treck as a couple of days of heavy cloud cover at Lukla can prevent some trecks for days. We did not have this problem because we had some flexibility built-in but many other people had to completely cancel because of weather issues and tight timeframes.

Daniel B
South Perth
Australia

I went to EBC in April 2019 with a friend and we took Imperial Nepal as our travel agent and guide.Imperial Nepal, was very attentive to our needs and could cater our last minute changes and demand.I had great experience during the trip and i personally thank to our guide Gautam and Paras for handling all our request. Great service !

Abas Ali Nordin
Johor, Bahru
Malaysia

Writing a review was never a thing for me, as a private person. I prefer to keep my journey to myself and those around me. But my trip to Everest Base camp was truly different, it was life changing. From the journey, to the view, the experience and the people we meet. Never I could sum in so little words. Though I can’t share the entire story in this small space (it just doesn’t make justice to the trip), but I could thank the people who made it happen. My guide Gautam Lamsal and his manager Paras Khanal. Watching over our welfare and insuring a safe journey. They were honest and sincere bunch of people that relentlessly watch over us for more then 10 days. For those who travel with Imperial Nepal, you are in safe hands!

Harie Zairel Oh
Kuala Lampur
Malaysia

Imagine you have to be with someone in a remote mountain for 16 days, with risk of getting Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS), hiking in an unpredictable weather and no clinic nearby when you get sick. I am sure that the person has to be, not only a trekking guide, but a friend who encourages you, a parents-like person taking care of your well-being (food and sleep), a buddy who shares with you everything about EBC. INT did not pay me to put up a good review but I sincerely think that they can be “the person” mentioned above and deserved “Excellent” rating.
My team of 3 received great hospitality during the trek which made us reached EBC and Kala Patthar successfully without any symptoms of AMS or unpleasant experience. We were slow during the trek yet the guide was very patient following our pace. He explained to us on whatever we saw along the trek so that we learnt more about Khumbu region.
We are without exception stuck at Lukla aiport for 2 days due to adverse weather condition. INT guide managed the situation well as to allow us get back to Kathmandu as soon as possible.
In view of the above, I absolutely recommend INT to be your travel guide in Nepal. Thank you, Imperial Nepal!!

Sing Kong
 

We just came back home from EBC trekking last Sunday( 9 June 2019) .
Our trekking guide was Mr. Sujan, the young handsome guy. The trip to Lukla Airport went smoothly with only an hour of delayed. At the Lukla Airport we will met by 2 porters ( Mr. Tilak and another Nepali man) who helped us to carry our luggage .
The hiked went pleasantly well until Namche Bazar. After Namche the treks were more steeper and the weather became colder and colder. The lodges that we are staying look nice from outside are actually very basic inside and the bedrooms were very cold at night.
Mr.Sujan always made sure we are okay in the morning and have our meals ready before we proceed to next stops.
The views of the mountains were very beautiful from Dingboche onwards. Thanks God we have clear weather in the morning. We even have our first time experience hiking in the snowfall from Lobuche to EBC Base Camp even during the month of June!
We will all excited and took many pictures along the treks. Even though the hike was tough and tiring ,we felt very happy about it.
On the way back , we were stranded in Lukla for 3 days because of the bad weather and no plane can land at the airport. On the 8 June ,when the Airport was cleared for flight to come in , all the hikers that are stranded in Lukla are scrambling to get out of the airport. Mr. Sujan made sure we got the seats to Kathmandu (our connecting flight was 8.00pm that night and our tourist visa expire on that night also). Finally we manage to baoard the plane without Sujan and he told us that he will get the next flight to Ramechap Airport and take the bus to Kathmandu.
When we got to Kathmandu , we called Mr. Paras ,who asked us to take a cab to the hotel. Mr. Paras brought us to Thamel so that we could bought some souvenirs back home. We have our lunch in a nice restaurant and Mr.Paras called the company transport to sent us back to Kathmandu Airport for our flight back home.
We heard from Mr. Paras that Sujan was still stranded in Lukla due to bad weather and he has decided to hike down to the nearest bus station , that was 3 days hike away from Lukla to get to Kathmandu. Poor Sujan , he sacrified the seat to make sure we safely reached Kathmandu in time.
We really want to Mr. Sujan , Paras and the 2 porters that make our hike a memorable one. We will surely recommend Imperial Nepal Trekking to all our friends back home.

Kuala Lampur
Malaysia

Went with husband to do everest base camp trek. Paras was very helpful and answered all queries before during and after trek 10/10.
Our wonderful guide was Sujan he was calm informative and reassured me when had a few wobbles. I was glad we had him to guide us on the trek. Kept us entertained playing cards on an eve too. If you're thinking of doing EBC go with this company AMAZING

Lizandpat

Imperial did a great job of organising a trek to suite me. They were happy to go with just me. They were also happy to make the schedule to suite me which was travelling to Pokhara directly by road from India.
My guide Shiva was excellent. We got on very well. As an older solo woman traveller Shiva showed me a lot of respect. He made sure I was well fed and looked after me with fresh fruit every night after dinner. He encouraged me to keep going when I was struggling and he made sure I was settled into my accommodation each night.
It is not an easy trek as there are lots of ups and down, and lots of steps. I walked 160ks over the 9 days of the trek. A long trek but doable by anyone with reasonable fitness even at my age of 61. And we did make it Annapurna Base Camp. Shiva also made sure he got me back to Pokhara even after I contracted a chest infection after having a cold in the mountains. He carried some very good cold drugs to get me through the last 3 days while I was sick.
The accommodation on the way was fine and I only shared once and that was because we couldn't stay at ABC due to wind damage earlier in the year so everybody was staying at MBC. The food was always very good at all the places we stayed at or stopped for lunch.
I can highly recommended this trek and Shiva as a guide.

Kate Lucas
 

I wanted to say thank you to Paras and entire Imperial Nepal team for making it easy and possible.
Paras was very helpful to show all cool places around, and made adjustments to trip itinerary on the fly when it was necessary!
Looking forward to come back to Nepal in May next year do participate in Honey hunting ;)

Best,
Anton

This is my second time coming to Nepal and the first person I called was Paras. Paras is an absolute pro at tailoring your trip to perfection! He can arrange anything you desire, from amazing trekking trips to finding great shoes in the local markets, Paras is with you every step of the way and he has a great team of workers as well! In addition to being such a skilled guide, Paras is great company with a wealth of knowledge about Nepal, he becomes not only your guide but also a friend. I love Paras and his team and I would not recommend anyone else!

Kate A
Muscat, Oman

During our entire stay in Nepal, we felt well looked after by Paras. On the trek itself we had a great guide in the form of Sujan and our porter Kila was superhuman. The two of them made the trip so very special. We always felt safe with Sujan and his advice helped us get through the few small issues we had with altitude sickness. They were a great team and great friends by the end of the trip too. Paras ensured we had a well needed break afterwards at Pokohara and the whole experience is one we would thoroughly recommend to anyone.

Explore590582

I have been wanting to do the trek for a long time. Imperial Nepal is my friend recommended. It's a wonderful trek and exactly the wildlife experience I needed. So much thanks to my guide Mr. Hari, he is very responsible and helped me alot in the journey. Is was a fantastic company. I would highly recommend.

Calvin Mah
Malaysia

Had a brilliant time with imperial treks, our guide gautam was fantastic and paras was there to help whenever we needed which was great. Thoroughly reccomend!

tchalks
United Kindgom

Incredible service provided by Paras and our guide Gautam, I would recommend Imperial Nepal Treks to anyone doing a trek in Nepal. Paras is incredibly helpful and communicative and can arrange anything you need before and after the trek, he also communicated with us while we were trekking. Our guide Gautam really made the trip looking after the team and arranging everything perfectly to the last detail always ensuring the best for us. I am eternally grateful for making my the trip easy, enjoyable and special. Thank you!

Alexander T

What an amazing trip! After getting a personal recommendation from a friend who completed the same trek with Imperial Nepal 2 years earlier it made sense to book with the same company. Paras was very helpful from the outset in organizing the trip and happy to help in any way possible. Nothing was too much trouble. Our guide and porters were amazing and we always felt safe and well looked after. I can thoroughly recommend this trek with Imperial Nepal.

Lisa Wilkinson

I completed the EBC Trek and helicopter tour with Imperial Nepal in January 2019. Paras was extremely organised and made sure everything was sorted before I left Kathmandu. My guide Sujan was experienced and made the whole trip very enjoyable. Would recommend this company to any solo trekkers who are looking for an amazing hike where you can just enjoy the spectacular scenery and not worry about anything else!

Lily F

I highly recommend Imperial Nepal for booking your EBC trek. Everything was organised perfectly and communication was excellent from the moment I booked till I left Kathmandu. 
Paras and Ram were very helpful and made sure everything ran smoothly during the trip. Hari was an excellent guide and took great care of us during the trek. 
Booking with a tour company is a must for first-time trekkers in the Himalayan region and Imperial Nepal will take good care of you!

jugz97

I have just completed the 9 day Everest Base Camp Trek which was amazing. 
Many people told me that I should not use a guide. But I am so happy that I did. Hari from INT was amazing at organising everything along the way while making sure that I was happy and comfortable. The accommodation was good, the food was great and the experience was unforgettable. 
One of the great things about Hari’s adventure is how flexible he was with the itinerary. Because of my fitness we were able to go further each day and spend time doing other things. He is also remarkably experienced with 73 completed trips to BC with no AMS Symptoms. On day 1 he sets out the rules that you must follow if you want to make it to the top and if you follow, you’ll likely make it. 
I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending Hari from Imperial Nepal to anyone who wants to make the adventure. 

It is worth noting that you do need to have a good level of fitness for this trek because of the physical demands that it requires.

Dannalflannal
Sydney, Australia

Imperial Nepal arranged our 14-day trip that included 9 days of trekking to Annapurna Base Camp. From Kathmandu Airport pickup to Airport drop-off, everything was handled by them. We had great hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara, reliable transport and best of all the great guides Mani and Shiva on the trek. They took care of the stays, the meals, helping us on the way if we needed help. Great atttitude! Very friendly. Weather turned out to be very nice too. Spectacular views, great places to stay. Would love to do another Himalaya trek again. And will definitely chose Imperial Nepal.

ArvindR403
Beaverton, Oregon

My recent trip 7th - 23rd Nov, upon arrival to Kathmandu, I was greeted by warm and sincere staffs from airport pickup, city tours and group dinners organised by MR Paras. The 2 days of unwinding. meeting trekkers returning from EBC, getting accustoms to Nepal was a greet idea from MR Paras. It gives space for the mind to getting use to the weather, food and culture.
As a solo trekker, my porter cum guide MR Colin is very experience and professional, he does his best in ensuring my sleeping arrangement and meals to the last detail. He constantly reminds me getting to EBC is half the battle won, I have to take good care on my body and mentally prepared for any situations for the return journey.
I saw so people give up half way due to physical pain from climb , minor headaches or cough due to the weather are inevitable. Beside taking medicine, motivation and mental encouragement are just as important to keep moving on. Thanks to my guide Colin who was beside me smiling and pushing me ahead.
I would recommend those who is doing EBC first time as solo or group, don,t just look at low price, for a trekking trip like this, it is knowing your life and daily well being are in good hands that are more important than saving a few hundred US dollars. 
Due to weather conditions, many flight from Kathmandu to Lukla were delayed or cancelled. After 3 hours waiting at aiport, through special arrangement, MR Paras arrange my trip by helicopter to Lukla. On my way back from Lukla to Kathmandu, many people were on waiting list for 3-4 days, my booked return flight depart on time where many other lost their seats due to delayed and cancellation. Imperial Travels has a good reputation and trust with airline company and for this we rewarded with on time flight departures and possible last minute helicopter arrangements.
Should anyone would like more information of my experience, please write to [email protected]

maxbuttwl

3 of us had an awesome 16 day Gokyo+EBC trek. Need to congratulate Ram and his team for that. Every activity from pickup at Kathmandu airport to hotels, to tea house accommodations and guide/porter service was immaculately organized. Our guide Nirmal was very helpful in modifying our day-to-day activities based on our trekking capabilities and catering to our needs. Our porters were excellent as well. Had awesome vies of Everest and surrounding 8000mts peaks from Gokyo Ri and Kala Patthar.

Would love to recommend Imperial Nepal Treks to everyone. Atleast I'm coming back to do the Annapurna circuit with them in few years.

Ayan D

We did 14 days EBC trekking. It was amazing. Paras was very helpful always. He organizeed our trip perfectly.
Our guide called Gautam was very friendly, he was always taking care of the team, very helpful.
The days during mid October were perfect, mostly sunny and warm. Meals during the trek are tasty and generous. 
Everything was perfect during all the trekking and it was chiefly thanks to Paras, Gautam and the porters!!

mdalmasss

We booked this trek with Paras from Imperial Nepal and were totally satisfied with the service he provided. He was able to tailor make a trek to our requirements. We had some restriction in terms of times but he was easily able to build something around our schedule. He organised the trek, accommodation and even picked us up from the airport!
Once there, our guide was Gautham, again a pure professional. His extensive knowledge, friendly nature and flexibility were greatly appreciated. We are looking at doing Annapurna next year and will definitely use Imperial Nepal again!

Justin T

I will give ImperialNepalTreks a true 5 stars rating. All the logistics and hotel stay in Kathmandu and along the EBC trail are well managed. Paras is very accommodative and responsive to our different sub-groups' airport pick up and departure time. Upon request, two free and clean sleeping bags are provided for use during the trek. Appreciate it greatly, especially during those 11 days trek later. Hahhaha...

Overall our team of 8 had a wonderful trekking experience with ImperialNepalTreks. All logistics along the 11 days' trek were well planned and managed. Basically, we just need to follow our guide Sujan and walk to the teahouses along the EBC trek and everything (room, backpack, dinner, 3 hot showers etc) are properly arranged/ booked. All three meals on the trek come with tea, coffee or lemon ginger honey tea and cut fruits platter after dinner are provided FOC! 

The magnificent views of the Everest region really touched our minds and souls. Although this is not an easy 15 days tour (11 days on trek) and many a time I wonder why am I spending good $$ to suffer . The excellent service and warm hospitality provided by ImperialNepalTreks' guide and porters made up for those discomforts to walk and sleep in the sub-zero environment. Thanks to the group of experienced people from ImperialNepalTreks that we enjoyed the trip immensely. No regrets to do this EBC trail from 27 Oct to 10 Nov 2018. We will be back for more 

Good trusted company that walk the talks. The group and I will definitely recommend ImperialNepalTreks to all our friends. 

JamesTanCS27
Singapore, Singapore

We did the 14-day Annapurna Base camp trek/trip in Late Sept-Early Oct.
Ram took care of all the arrangements and I sincerely thank him for everything. it was perfect. We were 10 in our group and the two guides - Mani and Shiva. They were with us from Kathmandu to Pokhara, on the trek and back till Kathmandu. Took care of all the hotels, flights, transport, breakfasts, lunches, dinners and virtually everything along the way so that we can enjoy the hike. Of course, the trek itself is beautiful. We live in Oregon, USA and have our own share of greenery and waterfalls, but what we saw during the 9-days of ABC trekking dwarfed all that. The beautiful green lush valleys, abundant waterfalls, suspension bridges, snow-capped mountains and nice little places to stay along the way, it was a blissful experience. Mani, Shiva and all the porters we had were excellent and very helpful all along the way. When one of our members struggled, they would help carry the backpack. A couple of folks had to drop out due to health reasons, so Mani stayed to help them get back to Pokhara, while Shiva took rest of us forward. Mani joined back a day later. They managed all such deviations with ease. When we told them that we would like shorter lunch breaks, they would call ahead or have a porter run ahead to pre-order our lunches. All the places we stayed were neat and clean. The rooms/dorms at times were smaller than expected, but we soon found out the reservations along the trek guarantees a bed to sleep, but does not guarantee a specific type of room. At one place, we had reserved 4 rooms for 2 couples and 3 singles, but we had to adjust with two dorm-style rooms as another group wanted a place to stay and did not earlier had a reservation. Once we figured out that the reservations were more 'fluid' than we thought, we also made a change to one of our destination so that we distribute our trekking time more evenly. Mani gladly took care of the change. We loved the friendly spirit of all the fellow trekkers, porters, guides and everyone we met along the way. Weather cooperated with us well too. Perfect weather during out time on the trek. ABC sunrise views were fabulous. Overall the trip was great!! Thanks again to our great guides - Mani and Shiva.

Arvind K

Reasonably priced trip, 5* delivery & trek journey exactly as promised (trekking permit, food & accommodation included in the package so you really don’t have to worry about anything and just enjoy & go!!) 

I give and recommend Imperial Nepal Treks/Tours company true 5* star feedback, from start to the end! I met many trekkers along the way and was able to fully compare my guide/ Trekking company to other companies, and made the right choice! 

In comparison to others, this local Nepalese company & Paras will truly look after you! They will sort out any issues you will experience, I always felt fully looked after and genuinely cared for! Here is why:

I went on 11 days EBC Trek from 2nd Sep to 12th Sep 18 with Imperial Nepal Treks in Nepal, Himalayas Everest Khumbu region. 
Sadly, last minute a friend of mine had to pull out of the trip but Paras was quickly on hand to sort everything out immediately, and re-arranged the trip to suit my personnel needs, re-assured and calmed me down (just what I needed before my big trek). 

Paras is a true professional, carrying and experienced member of staff! I would employ Paras myself if I ever got the chance! As an alone female traveller I have had an absolutely amazing time in Nepal, felt safe at all times & wooow.. what a trip!!! 

The main attraction and best moments to highlight: 
EBC itself & the view of Mt. Everest from the base camp (unlimited stay but I stayed there for 2 – 3 hours I think), Kala Patthar summit peak at early morning, watching the sunrise over the mighty Mt. Everest! Tengboche Monastery, passing plenty of Yaks along the way up, lovely local happy people, Holy land full of spirit and kindness!

Accommodation was always ready in the next stop, clean and comfortable (company provided me with a hired sleeping bag and a decent down jacket included in the price). You don’t need to ask for specific rooms, all are good and same quality.

I had unlimited choice from the Tea hut menus, 3 meals a day were included in my package, plentiful good portions. I was always present with a choice of Tea/Coffe/Lemon drink etc. (included in my package free of charge).

My local speaking trekking guide Sudip managed to arrange a re-fill of my water when I needed (which I always purified), so I didn’t have to pay that much for water in most cases! 

My guide Sudip regularly asked if I wanted breaks etc, checked on me to make sure the pace was ok & I was comfortable. Paras also made sure my International and national flights were sorted & I wouldn’t miss it. 

Helpful tips:
To have a better experience make sure you don’t go during rainy season (ie. Aug-Sep), Lukkla planes are cancelled daily which ruins the trip slightly (out of the company`s control), you will have to take & pay for a helicopter instead. 

If you can, try to avoid eating meat off the menu (stay veggie), have plenty of water purifying tablets with you (i.e 100-150 for 2 weeks) as you will drink 4-6 Litres of water every day to avoid the altitude headaches. 

A special mention to my trekking guide Sudip who is an absolute star! Always there, looking after me, guiding me well knowing the route fully, when I hit difficult times with altitude sickness, despite me being slightly moody at times, Sudip did his absolute best for me and looked after me like a family – thank you Sir! 

I rate IMPERIAL NEPAL Trek/Tours company 5* by all means, I cannot wait to return back to Nepal and see both Sudip & Paras and take on another adventure with this trusted, honest and great local company! 

From the bottom of my heart - thank you for everything & making one of my dreams come true!!!

LillyS778
London, United Kingdom

V did the 16 Days trek with Imperial Nepal and I must say its one of the best decision ever made. Flight to Lukla was cancelled on our departure date and an early helicopter ride was promptly arranged the next day by Ram and our very capable guide, Santosh. Our whole journey was made very pleasant with nightly update from Santosh on wat to expect the next day. His knowledge and experience on the mountains enabled him to provide us with impeccable and impressive arrangements which contributed to our success in reaching EBC and more importantly, a very enjoyable and pleasant journey. V highly recommend Imperial Nepal to all trekkers.

lipsim
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

This trip really couldn't have been better. Paras was our point of contact and he was great and efficient. Gautem was our guide on the trip and he was a magic man! It was a difficult, busy period but he never let us down. In fact they really went above and beyond. Flights to Lukla were delayed due to weather but Paras was able to get us an upgrade to a chopper transfer at no extra cost. That saved us from getting behind on our trip and it was a great experience. We finished earlier than planned and Gautem was able to get us home on an earlier flight. The trek itself was amazing, tea house and food was better than expected. 

If you are looking for a tour, look no further than these guys. Perfect.

Jason H

Our trek to ABC was well very planned and organized by Ram Regmi from INT in Kathmandu. Our group size was ten. Ram provided two very skilled guides and porters for the duration of the trek. The accommodations in the tea houses along the trek route were comfortable. The food was good and filling. Our guides talked to us about the locals, the history and the terrain. The overall experience with Ram’s company was very good. Strongly recommend INT for treks in this region. Communications with Ram are prompt and issues if any quickly resolved.

chandru_wa
Seattle, Washington

We booked the Three High Passes Trek with Imperial Nepal in the Fall of 2018. Paras was our primary point of contact and was great. He took care of everything so that once we arrived in Nepal all of the details were well taken care of for our big trip over the Three High Passes and to EBC and Kala Patar. 
Kathmandu is a crazy place and you want to make sure that you are using a reputable firm who cares about their clients. We would definitely recommend Paras and his company for anyone planning a big trek in Nepal. 
Our guide Ram and his porters were super. Ram was extremely knowledgeable about the Everest region, the mountains, the people, and trails. He took great care of us the whole time we were on the trek.
These guys are great and you can't go wrong. Don't think twice, just book your trip and have the trip of a lifetime!

Rick E

It's a wonderful trek! Exactly the wildlife experience I needed. Beautiful sceneries along the trek! So much thanks to my guide Mr. Kalyan, he is very responsible and helped me alot in the journey, especially when the high altitude sickness kicked in. This trek is absolutely amazing!

Kalyan B

I’ve been wanting to do this trek for a long time. I contacted Imperial Nepal way before I came to Nepal. Since I’m a solo traveller and literally, this has been my dream trip for so long ... I wanted to plan it properly and visit Bhutan as well. I just finished my masters, so my budget was a bit tight from the beginning and Ram, the owner of the agency, helped me so much! He got from the beginning my vibe and what would I like for my trip. Therefore, all of the arrangements and suggestions ended up exceeding my expectations! I’m so grateful that I chose Imperial Nepal not only because they made the hike and my trip to bhutan an amazing time, but my whole stay in Nepal ( 1 month) a dream come true! I’m already planning my Annapurna trek for 2019 with them! Can’t wait!

920elkes

My partner Chris and I just completed EBC 11days with Imperial Treks Nepal. We had such a blast and would highly recommend. Moni our guide was fantastic, with a great sense of humour, very knowledgeable and made sure we were well looked after the entire trip. What an adventure, looking forward to returning to Nepal in the future to do another trek with these guys!

We planned for EBC initially in July 2018. Unfortunately due to poor weather conditions all Lukla flights were cancelled.Paras and Imperial Trek changed our plan to Annapurna Base camp without any hassle and coordinated it extremely well. Paras kept us updated throughout the day, picked us really early from our hotel on time and ensured we made it to Pokhra on the same day. Our guide Ram was a fantastic person who knew everything about the geography, local people, culture and logistics. He ensured that he paid attention to minute detail and our safety, comfort was paramount. The porters Suman and Prakash were really friendly and ever willing to help us. Truly the entire team beat every single expectation we had and we are definitely going to be back. We strongly recommend this team. for all three of us from different continents - this was a life time experience. They truly rock. 

- Dan, Kayo & Rajesh (Chimp, Vegan and Yogi)

We have joined Imperial Tour back in 2017 , the mountain that we've trek was Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) , which the whole journey was very successful and it brought us great memories. The services that they provided attracted us to go another time where our aim is to conquer Everest Base Camp (EBC) , We requested same tour guide-Mr. Sujan, he was very helpful and patient as we have stopped alot during the trek to take pictures. He will always offer to carry our backpacks when he sees us facing high altitude sickness. Besides that he never fails to make sure that our stomachs are filled with a sufficient amount of food.

maggietan69

I chose to do the EBC 9 Day Trek and from the start of communications Paras was very professional and knowledgeable. He answered every question I had very promptly and offered suggestions along the way. He met me at my hotel and showed me around the area and helped me with purchasing equipment needed for the trek. I completed the trek with my guide Santosh and porter Laxman who were both very professional, knowledgeable, supportive and funny. Santosh offered suggestions along the way for myself and others who I had met at each stop who were travelling alone. I would definitely recommend Imperial Nepal to all who wish to trek Nepal. I will be returning in the near future and will use them again. 

millsj83
Hamilton Island, Australia

Thanks to great planning from Paras and under the guidance of Sujan the trek was a fantastic experience. It started with clear communication prior to my arrival, to availability of Paras for many questions and the trek being organized and focused. 

Planning international trips is generally more involved and adding a trekking company to it adds an additional layer of complexity to make sure things are running smoothly. Imperial Nepal made the whole experience incredibly easy. From details about arrival and trek itself, to full transparency in charges, I couldn’t be happier with the choice. 

Trek itself was led by an experienced guide Sujan who consistently proved himself to be the best at what he does. While trekking there is an underlying opportunity to run into other groups and do a quick comparison of types of leadership and level of responsibility of the guides and time and time over I saw that the choice of Imperial Nepal was the best one to make. Remarkable guide in Sujan and an overall outstanding experience. 

For the consumer looking for a highly professional and well organized experience with high standards, this company stands out. Thank you so much for the memories.

SabinaAS2

Top class service and unforgettable experience. I did a modified 9 trek to EBC. My guide was Gautum, and I was also helped by Paras. It was tough but managed to reach the top and had to take a flight back. Imperial was well organised, had all the right equipment and were available 24/7. I recommend them and hopefully i will do another trek this christmas!!!

Prina39
London, United Kingdom

I did the GAP a budget Everest base camp trek with Gokyo and the Tibet overland tour with Imperial Nepal. Paras was very professional and accommodating and helped us to customize the trips. 
Our trekking guide Ram was also highly experienced and was a great company during the days of the trek.
Definitely recommend Imperial Nepal to arrange all your activities in Nepal.

Joel P

11 of us in our group had an awesome 17-day trekking trip to EBC in April 2018 (3 days in Kathmandu and 14 days on the trail). 2 guides, 1 assistant guide and 5 porters took very good care of us and make this super strenuous trekking trip very manageable. As a result, all 11 of us made it up to EBC with little/no issues. Special thanks to Sujan and Sudip for being a super attentive and knowledgeable guides.

Hotel stay in Kathmandu was superb. Lodging and food on the trail are mostly decent but this is expected. However, we were able to enjoy some good hot showers in a few teahouses and this is priceless!! 

I highly recommend Imperial Nepal Trek for your next adventure in the Himalayas...

Yit L

We recently completed a trekking tour with Imperial Nepal Treks & Expedition.
When doing our initial research for tour companies, Imperial Nepal was not only the first to respond, but was also very quick to respond to subsequent questions and any uncertainties we had. Ram was very assuring and accommodating to our needs. He was able to customise a package that suited our goals and budget.

Our guide Guatam was very attentive and professional. He also paid attention to little things such as bringing us tea to our room early in the morning and asking us what kind of fruits we liked best and bringing them during our trek. He made sure we had lots of photos for memories. He is a great photographer.

On the first day of the tour our flight to Lukla was cancelled due to bad weather, so we opted for the helicopter option. Our duffel bags was suppose to be on the helicopter right behind us. Unfortunately, all the helicopter flights after ours were cancelled due to bad weather. Our Porter, Nombrau, waited for our bags until it arrived in Lukla the next day. He made sure that he delivered them to us by that afternoon by trekking 5 hours, what took us 12-13 hours! We couldn’t be more thankful and appreciative to Nombrau, Gautam and Ram in ensuring we had our bags as soon as possible.

Everything that was promised by Ram, as per our customised trekking package, was met. We had a great time and was well taken care of by Gautam, Ram and Nombrau. 

Tip: 
A scenic helicopter flight is a must (one of the highlights of the trip)! A bird’s eye view of the Himalayan mountain range is breathtaking.
If you have the space, bring gifts to give to the kids in villages - such as colouring books, pencils, pencil cases, or something educational. To see the excitement and smiles on their faces is rewarding.

Chris W
Sydney, Australia

If you are looking for a good trekking company in Nepal, look no further. I highly recommend Imperial Nepal. I have completed the Everest Base Camp trek couple of days ago and the whole journey was incredible.

Initially I was a bit worried, because I was alone and I had never visited Nepal before, but these guys made me feel safe and looked after me from day 1. Thanks to Paras’ meticulous planning and their total flexibility, they customized the whole trip to fit me personally. They picked me up from the airport and organized absolutely everything, including a sightseeing day in Kathmandu. I did not have to take care of any logistics whatsoever, just enjoyed the journey. 

For the trek itself, I was lucky enough to go with an incredibly nice and very strong guide – Sujan, along with a very fast porter called Netra. Throughout the trek Sujan was checking how I was feeling, measured my pulse and oxygen levels. He was an ideal guide, let me go at my own phase. I found the trek a little easy so I would always want to do extra hikes onto the hills we passed. Sujan could have just shown me the route, but he would always come with me on these hikes, even they were outside our itinerary. When we arrived at our destination, ahead of the time, he was happy to go further to the next town and reorganized our overnight night stay without any issues. 

To sum up, I cannot thank Imperial Nepal enough for making this trip so memorable for me. These guys are very professional, they know what they are doing and are totally flexible to go along with what you want to achieve on your personal journey. Thank you all, until next time :)

elenasuva
Montreux, Switzerland

Awesome trip, awesome guides! I've trekked all over the world but I must say the EBC trip is one for the bucket list. Variety of terrain, from pine forest, river valleys, to alpine moonscapes. If your looking for an adventure to challenge yourself and experience a beautiful vibrant culture this is the trip for you. Our guide(Sujan) was awesome, super attentive and knowledgeable, would highly recommend.

Peter S
Los Angeles, California

I'm just back from completing the Everest 17 days High Passes Trek. I'm still on a High. The trip was absolutely amazing. Such a beautiful country with lovely people. Memories that will stay with me for a lifetime. Anybody with a little training can complete this . The high passes trek takes you off the beaten track and is a lot quieter than the normal route, the scenery is amazing. The view of Everest from the top of the Renjo Last pass will stay with me for a life time as will the views of Ama Dablam. I could not have done this without the help from everybody at Imperial Nepal Treks. My first contact was with Paras. He was great and his communication was brilliant. Any questions that I had were quickly answered. I also had a fantastic guide called Santosh. Very knowledgeable and encouraged me every step of the way. Very impressed withhe way he took care of me. Thank You to everybody. I will definately be seeing you all again.

joeyleonar
Dublin, Ireland

Nepal is the best time of my life!!! A group of 11 people, cousins, new friends trekked the EBC for 2 weeks...You have to be there to experience the beauties of the trip. Our guide (Sujan Khanal) is extremely knowledgeable. No doubt! He will be the guide to request for the future of my Nepal trip.

Monterey Park, California

We recently returned from trekking to Everest Base camp with Imperial Nepal Treks.
It was truly an amazing experience and we would definitely recommend the company.

Everything went very smoothly and we were very well looked after. Right from the start Paras was easy to communicate with from Australia and he was happy to answer any questions we had.
Our accomodation in Kathmandu before and after the trek was very clean and close to tourist areas. 
Our guide, Mani, was very knowledgable and friendly, and always went out if his way to make sure we were comfortable. Our porter, Nil, was also amazing.
The tea houses we stayed at along the trek were basic but comfortable and clean, and the food was plentiful and very tasty!

Imperial were also very well priced in comparison to a lot of other companies.
We are very glad we made the decision to go with them.
The trek itself is very hard work but totally worth it to experience the amazing scenery of the Himalayas.
Thanks to Paras and his great team.

Cheers,
Gareth Taylor
Mandurah, Australia

We were part of a group of 8 mounteneeres from different cities of Romania and we came in the Hymalaian mountains to enrich ourselves and become more strong once we have overcame our limits.
The professional way everything was organised by the company made this experience even more memorable as it was due to the amasing landscape and beautiful places we have been to: city of Khatmadu encounter, flight to Lukla, Dhurkosi Valey and its amasing river, Hillary Bridge, Namche Bazar, Everest View Spot, Everest Memorial, Tengboche Monastry, Gorakshep and Everest Base Camp, Khalapatar, Zongla and Chola Pass, Gokyo Lake and Ri, Mongla and back to base and so on ...
From the very first encounter with representatives of the company, Ram and Hari and till the very last evening in Khatmandu there is no single thing we would have changed. Choice of the hotel we stayed in, city tour, choice of our neplay guide in the person of Hari and the way he managed the whole track - choice of guest houses on the all way to mountains, food management in the mountains, time taken to well acclimatise, spontaneous issues taken care of on the spot, constant care for each and every ones's needs (and we were eight of us!), right information on the way to and back from the mountains, are only few of the things we much appreciate to our guide and to the tracking company he is part of. On the whole we felt very welcomed and very well taken care of.
At a certain moment, after we did EBS I personnaly wanted to give up due to acumulated challenges but Hari, our nepaly guide came up with the best wise sollution that made me overcome my limits and enjoy all the rest of the trip along with my mates. 
If we were to come again we know who and where to come for guidance.
This experience will stay forever as a benchmark in our way to live.

Ghio & Ruxi
Ruxandra F

From day one when arrived in Kathmandu the quality of accomodation was above our expectations. Everything went smoothly all very well organised by Paras & his team
Mani was our tour leader, where nothing was to much trouble for my wife & son
This is a hard trek, harder than we thought but Mani left us to go at our pace so for us in our late 60 age group we completed the trek to bad camp
Well done to all the staff at Imperial, we could not recommend you highly enough , well done & we will be back
Glenda , Denis & Gareth Taylor. Australia

rodesia
Mandurah, Australia

My wife and I had always talked about how much we would love to explore the Himalayas and to be able to trek surrounded by some of the most stunning views in the world. Thanks to Imperial Nepal Treks our dream came true last month. From the first days in Kathmandu, including the full day private tour of the city to the hotels in the main cities (Kathmandu and Pokhara) everything was seamless. The best part of our trip was undoubtedly the 9-day trek to Poon Hill and Annapurna Base Camp, including all the aspects of it (the route, guide and porter, the food, and the teahouses). Thank you very much to Paras for organising this trip for us and for assisting us and solving all the problems we had in such an effective way. Special thanks to our trekking guide Babu and our porter Gautam, who made our trek a once in a lifetime experience. I would recommend this company to anyone and I will surely use it again on my future trips to Nepal

jorge a

We have recently arrived home from our 13 trip to EBC with Imperial Nepal. On the first evening we met with our guide Ram, who was with us throughout the trip. From beginning to end Ram ensured that the trip ran smoothly and that we were we'll looked after. Ram's English was perfect and he always made sure we had the best possible experience every single day. On the final day our flight was delayed from Lutka, so Ram worked with the team at imperial and found us a helicopter flight back to Kathmandu. We could not be happier with his service and that of the company. 
We met a number of people who traveled without the assistance of a guide and a porter who regretted that decision. By traveling with Imperial Nepal, they chose the best lodges (for the budget obviously) for us to stay, with good hygiene standards for meals. 
Our hotel in Kathmandu (Hotel Buddy) was clean and lovely to return to after the trek. Imperial organised an extra night in the hotel before and after for us with no problems. 
We are thrilled with the value of the trip and will definitely be back in contact with Imperial Nepal for our next trip.

steph998_11
Los Angeles

Initially signed up this package but upgraded it to a fly to Pokhara option instead. 
Paras was amazingly helpful to arrange for our few rather late options. Am grateful for this extended services.
Accommodations at Pokhara and Kathmandu were reasonably good. Location was absolutely spot on in the heart of town!
For the ABC trek, we had super friendly guide Sujan and his super helpful assistant guide and porters as trek companions. Safety was never compromised at all! 
Imperial Nepal deserved our full praise as an excellent host. Will definitely recomend this to others!

saykian l

We were very well cared for by our guide K.C. He is very knowledgeable and has been a guide for about 20 years. We are now friends. Our porter carried our stuff to where we stayed before we arrived.
Lodging and all meals (except special items) are included in the trek price. Bottled water is plentiful, but not free. Cash is needed for almost all purchases in Nepal - except for trekking arranger company and occasional expensive restaurants.
We (my grown daughter and I) flew to Lukla from Katmandu (5 hour delay, typical for Lukla flight) and spent our 1st night at Phakding. Then 2 nights at Namche Bazar. Finally a very long (33,000 steps) day back to Lukla for overnight, and flight back to Kathmandu.
The trails go up and down almost continuously, mostly using wide stone steps. We passed many restaurants and places to buy water and sometimes fruit, every 250 meters, on average. We passed thru 2-5 villages between overnight stops.
We crossed 5 ~400 meter-long steel cable (under and handrails) with steel plank suspension bridges. We were passed about every 30 minutes by long (15-50 animals) pack trains of djupkes (cross between cow and yak) or donkeys.
I needed many 1-4 minute rest breaks, for every 10 to 15 meters of altitude gain. Lunch (at a restaurant) was a much longer rest break. My daughter and our guide did not need rest stops as much as I did.
One highlight was meeting and talking with other trekkers on the trail. We especially enjoyed our trio of Spanish ladies and a Russian trio. National borders are meaningless on the trail; we all hike the same trail and exchange stories.
The other highlight was our pre-dawn hike from Namche to upper Namche and on to Everest View Hotel - for excellent views of Everest, Cho Oyu, Lhotse, Ama Dablam and Nuptse. Many photos!
Lodging was fine at a series of guest houses / hotels with mattresses, plus electricity, hot water, and/or very slow wifi at least 2 hours a day (~6-8 PM), sometimes more hours. We supplied body heat, but some guest houses have a central stove in the restaurant area.
In all, it was a happy time and what I hoped for.

genefry
Brookfield

Am an active person frequently hiking in Switserland and always wanted to hike/climb in Nepal. Decided to climb Island Peak (6189m) a mountain in the Everest region.
As I was restricted due to work I had to find an organization that could provide a private tour on the dates I was available.

Searching the web I did see some good reviews on ImperialNepalTreks as trekking company. Got in contact with them and asked them many many questions about the option of climbing Island Peak. Paras from ImperialNepal always responded promptly through WhatsApp. This gave me confidence as I was a bit hesitant choosing an organization, as safety is critical during the trip.

It turned out I made a great decision!!!

The trip was fantastic and extremely well organized.

1. Had a great Sherpa (Pema) who climbed Everest 3 times and Anil, a strong and friendly porter.

2. As I live in the Middle East for work and could not buy all my gear, the Sherpa actually picked me up from the airport in Kathmandu and took me to some shops with authentic gear to buy my missing items (eg. Alpine boots). He also checked all my equipment to see if anything was missing.

3. Was looked after from the day I started to communicate with them until I was brought back to the airport. I couldn't really have wished for anything more.

Summited Island Peak successfully. Especially summit day was a fantastic experience having to cross the glacier and crevasses with ladders followed by a very steep last few hundred meters where you had to be secured with ropes. Decided to summit straight from lower base camp. Very demanding but rewarding day.

Overall a fantastic experience and well organised by ImperialNepalTreks.
Will definitely come back as now I want to go higher. Highly recommend Imperial and definitely will use them again next time.


kimvh73
Utrecht, The Netherlands

We were well taken care of throughout the entire trek. Our guide Ram was very knowledgeable and made changes according to our preferences. Unfortunately, our flight from Lukla back to Kathmandu got delayed for 2 days - that was quite chaotic but eventually things were sorted out and Imperial organised a chopper to get us out. Overall, I'd say great service and would highly recommend!

Tsao T
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The manager Paras set up a custom trip to ABC base camp. It was an unbelievable experience if you love being in nature. I’m very fit and my guide Nimral Thapa was happy to push the pace with me. He always made sure I had a good room and full belly. Make sure you are prepared with the proper clothing. Bring a sleeping bag and pillow case and accept the fact that hot showers are unlikely and the washrooms are not always clean. If you get over that you’ll have an amazing time. Jungle, mountains, fresh air, great people!

The_Stryde

We decided to choose imperial over g adventures as they included more services and are a lot more cheaper overall! Imperial includes airport pickup/drop off, welcome and farewell dinner, all three meals on the trek, tea/coffee and the very much needed fruit platter each night! They also provided us with free rental of trekking poles and sleeping bags. 

We missed our connection to Kathmandu but Paras managed to arrange a later airport pick-up and was willing to move our trek by a day so that we had enough sleep. We decided not to but it was great that they are so flexible. They also managed to get some diamox for us as we were too late for a trip to the pharmacy. 

Our guide Ram and our porter Naran were excellent. Always very happy and helpful and we learnt so much about the culture. 

Ram would make sure we ate the correct food (a light meal) before a steep climb. He would check our pulse to see if we were doing ok (which we were) and always made sure we were drinking our water. 

Ram also allowed us to carry on and walk to another settlement past the one set in the itinerary in order that we could have the best chance of acclimatising. He managed to organise a tea house within a day’s notice! Great stuff! 

Naran went out of his way to help us all the way to EBC as my friend struggled with some of the bigger boulders on the final part. He didn’t have to do this and it was a brilliant and kind gesture on his part. 

The whole experience was fantastic and when I come back to Nepal, I will definitely be booking with imperial Nepal! 

Just completed the tour to Nepal. The whole staying was booked through Imperial Nepal and we did not regret. Usually we organize our travels by ourselves, but this time we decided to use the services of Imperial Nepal. That was a unique experience due to the possibility to meet many local people. At every stage of our trip we had a different guide, so one could get a lot of information about how people live there, about the history of the country. Everything was perfectly organized, one had only to enjoy the stay.
I suggest not only going trekking but also exploring other places like Chitwan National Park and Bhaktapur - this city was less destroyed by the earthquake and is really impressing.

Veaceslav R

This is a fantastic company to trek with. My guide Lakba was very knowledgeable and kind throughout my trek. I completed the EBC trek with this company and it was amazing. I organised this trek from Australia which was made very easy by Paras’ great customer service. When I arrived until the moment I left Nepal this company looked after me very well. I definitely recommend booking your trek with this company. They are amazing. Thanks Paras and Lakba for making my EBC trek an amazing experience.

Anthonyhe2902
Melbourne, Australia

We have just finished the Annapurna Base Camp trek with Imperial Nepal. Our guide Hari and our porters Gautam and Shiresh were excellent, very friendly young men with good English. The looked after us very well, staying with us and supporting us as we trekked, and making sure our meals and accommodation were sorted each day. We chatted a lot to the 2 porters Gautam and Shiresh and they were very knowledgeable about the mountains, the areas we visited and Nepal in general. It was lovely to share stories with them, and I’m sure they will make excellent guides as well.

Leonek
Gold Coast, Australia

After a lot of research we decided to do the classic EBC trek with Imperial Nepal. This was the best decision we could have possibly made. Paras made sure to arrange the trek so that it would fit with our exact specifications and dates. Even when our flight to Kathmandu was delayed he was flexible about moving dates around and ensuring we had everything we need before setting off. When we got back Paras arranged a special birthday surprise for one of the group. The staff in this company always went above and beyond our expectations. 

Our guide Ram looked after us the whole trek. He was more than a guide, he was a teacher, a parent, a friend. We learnt so much from him, his knowledge of the mountains was immense. Our porter Naran was equally as supportive. It was with their help and encouragement that we made it safely and smiling to EBC.

We never felt that any corners were cut on the trip. We always had a great room, stayed in the same teahouses as everyone else, 3 meals/drinks and huge fruit platter daily, extra blankets when needed and anything else we asked for. There was a great attention to detail. Compared to what we observed of other companies we felt very fortunate to have everything made as easy as possible for us by imperial Nepal.

The trek itself is challenging. However if you choose to go then I would highly recommend Imperial Nepal. It is the best value for money, the staff are really committed and friendly and it allows you to focus on the physical challenge without worrying about anything else.

Sonya R

My trip was excellent thanks to my guide Harri..and the great support from Imperial Nepal Tours. These guides know these mountains and had connections with all the guest houses all the way. Made it in seven days because of this and the flexibility of my guide. If you do Eeverst use Imperial Nepal,,

roastbeefandrye
Etowah, North Carolina

Paras (the Director - Treks, Tours & Mountaineering) planned an incredible trip for us two. Completely customized with the best guides, driver, hotels, lodges, tea houses and activities.
15 day route and places: Kathmandu (city-tour), Chitwan (elephant safari), Bandipur (great landscape), Pokhara (paragliding), Annapurna Poon Hill (4-day-trecking), Kathmandu (Bhaktapur, Monastery).

Absolutely fantastic. 
Many thanks to the whole team!
I highly recommend Imperial Nepal.

Lifescool
Muenster, Germany

Our trek with imperial nepal treks absolutely blew our expectations out of the park. For the incredibly cheap cost our group paid, we didn't expect to be provided with such kindness and selflessness from our porters and guide. From our very first steps on the trail we felt comfortable and happy walking alongside the local porters and our guide. Our guide Mani, spoke excellent English and was extremely informative throughout. He made sure that we were all healthy at the end of each day, and always made sure to let us know what we would be next doing. Our porters really proved themselves to be not only physically fit, but also very humble and helpful people. I would highly recommend journeying with Imperial Nepal Treks for the special experience they provide you with. We felt that we developed a genuine connection with our porters and guide, more so than what we saw of some other companies which didn't seem to go as above and beyond as our group did.

Vincent T

I made the Everest Base Camp tour from December 23, 2017 to Jan 09, 2018 (including few extra days in Pokhara) with Imperial Nepal Treks and Expeditions. It was a life-time experience for me. Imperial Nepal arranged everything from Airport pick ups, accommodations, all meals during the trek and a guide and a porter. I went to Nepal as a solo traveler but Ram of Imperial Nepal managed to tag me with another traveler which reduced my cost a bit. My guide Santosh was very helpful and porter Pratap was also excellent. The scenario of the trek is breathtaking though the altitude and low temperature of Dec/Jan made the walk difficult. I got affected by altitude sickness after I reached the base camp. Santosh and Ram quickly arranged helicopter rescue for me. They also took care of me after returning to Kathmundu. Overall their service was excellent and it became the most important tour of my life. Wish to come back one day.

Mohammad S

We did the Everest basecamp trekking in 9 days. It was a beautiful trekking and very good arranged. The weather was sunny all the time (we visited end of December - beginning of January). Pharas is a very friendly and helpful guy. He arranged a lot for us and let us feel very welcome in Nepal. Our guide Mani is an excellent guide. He has a lot of experience, is very social and we had a lot of fun. We are 30 years old and we are in a very healthy good condition. Unfortunately we climbed till 5000 metres and didn’t make it to everest base camp because we got a lot of symptoms of altitude sickness. Therefore we strongly advise if you have the time to take more rest days and plan more than 9 days. Pharas and the guides were very flexible in the amount of rest days we could take extra on the mountain. The trekking is the cheapest trekking we could find on the internet. The value for money is very good. The accommodations are very basic and some of them are not very hygienic. However the food is decent. Some extra tips: buy in advance enough pills for altitude sickness, buy enough water purification pills to clean the water on the way. We strongly recommend Imperial Nepal. Enjoy:) 

Michiel B

Had a great trip to Everest Base Camp in January. My guide, Sujan, and my porter, Chetan, were both amazing, attentive, knowledgeable, and helpful. 

The weather was perfect during the trek, and we had relatively clean and comfortable tea houses the whole way. The best part was the food - the Dal Bhat was always the best option! Would recommend Imperial Nepal to anyone headed to the EBC region.

B R
Washington DC, District of Columbia

Being my first multi-day hike, I had no idea what to expect. However, Paras, Mani, and the other employees showed us nothing but kindness and explained each part of the hike before we did it. 

Travelling with a group of 10 unexperienced hikers, each staff member put in the effort to make sure we were as comfortable as possible at all times. I had an amazing time and couldn't recommend this company more.

Ben S
Australia

I had a great trek to Everest base camp with my tour guide Dinesh and our porter Lakba. The entire plane was really well thought out, communication prior to arriving in Nepal was excellent and only needed to put a small down payment to secure me reservation. 

Paras was exceptional in his explaining of everything, and also assisting me in visiting another city, Pokhara after my completing the trek. 

I would def recommend this company.

Igor T

The trek to EBC is one fantastic adventure. From the moment you land at Tenzing Hillary airport all the way to basecamp.

The scenery is breathtaking and changes progressively from lush green forestry to picturesque views of the Himalayas.

The tour is a well run operation by Paras. He checks in on you throughout the trip to see how you are doing and was very friendly.

Gautam our guide, was excellent, very friendly and sociable. Was great company during those long walks up the mountains. He took great care with our well-being, be it, ensuring we were warm enough, or if the altitude was manageable.

His English was good, and I felt comfortable knowing that I could approach him if I needed any help.

Will definitely consider doing our tours around Nepal with this group again. Felt that Trek was very well organised and professionally run. Thank you for the amazing memories.

Tips:
- Portable solar panel battery packs are good as lodges will charge for power
- You can rent winter sleeping bags in Thamel, so you don't need to bring your own if you're short on space.
- Bring a good book/ebook for the night time, once you arrive at the lodge for the night, you have a few hours before it's bed time.
- Sleeping bag liner to help with additional warmth is also good to have
- If you're not the greatest at hiking, twin set of walking poles highly recommended.
- Namche Baazar (day 3) is a fairly large town, so you can stock up on snack food and other tid bits there (also a few ATMs there too)
- Keep some money for tips for your guide and porter (if used)
- NCell, the local mobile/cell phone operator has pretty decent reception throughout the trek, so if you have time, grab a sim prior (may need passport photo to give to them for the application)

FrankHT
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

I went on a trip of the 'Everest Base Camp' with Imperial Nepal Treks company during the last week of October until the 2nd week of November 2017, it's one of the best trekking trips in my life. Imperial Nepal Treks or 'INT' by Paras, the manager who provided me the helpful prior information about the trip and Sujan Khanal, our guide, were taking a very good care of me from the first day I arrived Kathmandu until the day I departed back to my homeland.
They made me feel at ease and comfortable on my solo trip from my country to join the other 2 fellow trekkers from the other side of the world to walk up to EBC. The trip that I was afraid it's gonna be hard from the beginning turn to be smooth, fun and worthwhile. I'm dreaming of 'Kanchenjunga' route for my next trip and I hope 'INT' will be able to arrange a nice trip for me again.

kittyproducer
Chiang Mai, Thailand

Highly recommend this trek to anyone who loves great views and a love for adventure. Paras, Mani and 5 porters helped make this an amazing experience I’ll never forget. As the cheapest alternative to any trek I could find online, I was pleasantly surprised to be treated so well.

Our group included 10 trekkers, all fairly inexperienced, and went from late November to early December. Wasn’t that cold and had sunny weather almost every day.

Jordan H

I highly recommend Imperial Nepal Trek if you want to do any solo or group trek, or city tours. Bhai Hari, ny trek guide, aka "The Snow Leopard", he never gets tired, always witty and funny even after a long day trek. He made a quote, "without fun, life is gone", he would dance and do crazy things, that made the whole trek more enjoyable, we would laugh until we cry and hurt our belly. He also waits for me because I walk on a slow pace. He is like a friend or brother who encourages me whenever I get tired. He is also a good photographer!

Dhai Gautam Thappa, was my porter, but he is very knowledgeable as well, can be a guide also, he is reliable, he is also patient waiting for me when I walk slowly. 

Both of them took good care of me, they always chose best tea houses serving best tasty foods, which made the whole trek easier and hassle-free. They will arrange everything for you, and just serve it to you. Also Bhai Paras, the manager, is always available and answers questions and concerns immediately. From the time I land on Nepal, they give assistance all the time. They made me fall in love with Nepal during my 15days stay here, and made me want to visit Nepal again next time.

Aide O

Completed the Everest Base Camp successfully with my boyfriend thanks to our awesome guide Mani. We wanted to change the original EBC itinerary and Ram was very efficient and understanding in the change. Ram's e-mails were in perfect English and professional. Only thing we wanted to mention was that replies were a bit slow once the booking was made. However the service and trip was still 5/5. Ram and Mani met us directly at our hotel before the hike and explained everything to us. Mani had excellent English, he's funny and had high knowledge of the areas and mountains. He bought us strepsils for our sore throats and organised a surprise birthday for us with cake/gifts/letters. It was a truly special moment and Mani was very supportive, patient with my walking pace and made sure we got to our destination/hike safely. I would 100% Imperial Nepal Trek as they have an excellent team. I would also recommend that you visit Khumjung on the descend instead of going back to Namchar (as most people do). You will most likely stay at the teahouse 'Khumjung Valley View', owned by a ex-sherpa who hiked Mt Everest three times. The area is peaceful and you're able to visit and walk through the school founded by Sir Edmund Hilary. Thank you team Imperial for making this trip memorable, it will never be forgotten :)

Grace H

Completed EBC trek with Imperial Nepal this Nov.
Weather was excellent, great views.
Our guide Gautam picked us up from the airport and took us the short drive to the hotel. Hotel used in KTM by Imperial was in a good location, stored all luggage safely during the trek and was a haven in KTM. We used hotel buddy and Ayantara.
Read the itinerary provided -all is included as shown, this is the main benefit (cost & convenience) of booking with Imperial. Airport transfers, breakfast in KTM, welcome and farewell dinner and 3 meals a day during the trek. We only spent money on additional soft drinks when needed, toilet roll and a couple of meals in KTM(where food is plentiful and very cheap). Got quoted by the western companies but no food and large groups was not ideal for this! The cost paid to imperial was good value!
We toyed with doing this alone, but would be mad. Our guide made sure we were fit and well (carried altitude meds, purified water and carried fresh fruit and shared some snacks when we were flagging)! We were pushed to the front of queues in airports, meals all arranged fast, permits all arranged speedily through checkpoints and the itinerary talked through with us each night so we knew what was in store and how to prepare. Having a been babysat and prepared the whole process and took away any stress or delay.
There are A LOT of sick people on that mountain and people getting it wrong. Altitude affected most in some way, I would not have been able to do any faster than the 15 day trek (having completed other high altitude treks without issue) Imperial made sure our trip was a success and we felt safe. One of the main benefits was the guides connections in securing us a room in an uncertain place with little communication. We had some good rooms (when sharing experiences with those with no guide). The rooms are bad by western standards, but we were given the best of a hard situation with our guide doing his upmost to get us the 'best rooms'. We had a room with a toilet included on multiple occasions which believe me is like the mountain ritz!
EBC is very challenging! For x2 fit healthy people it was no joke, but we wouldn't have changed it.
ADVICE:
*Water is paramount, we took 'life straw bottles' which saved us a fortune and gave us safe water throughout. Water purification for camelbaks in long days. Our guide made sure they were filled for us at each stop.
*service is a bit more relaxed, don't expect uniforms, receipts, coach transfers, etc
*take your own currency, you can change any money at v good rates in an instant in every street and in 1 place 1/2 way on the trek. 
*buy when you get to KTM/ Namche. The trekking poles, bags, gloves, shoes coats are excellent and very cheap. (NF socks £3, NF waterproof £15, NF heavy coat £38, trek poles £15). Available on every street (we were helped by our guide the night before).
*get baby wipes to wash throughout the trek, showers are £5 and crap available once or twice in the 2 weeks.
*wifi and charging was available throughout the trek, guide could assist. We walked to the local bakeries who offered free charging and wifi with a purchase.
*take high energy snacks. There's enough food provided, but we paid out in 2 areas for Mars bars and sugary drinks to keep us moving (I would never have brought these as its not something I'd ever eat, but it literally got me to base camp).
*take a small rucksack in addition to your main bags as the porter carried the large bag (don't overpack, I took under layers to keep clean an wear the same stuff over).
*Keep your TIP money separate. Don't get stressed by the tipping -the minimum 10% Tip expectation is quoted and is more than fair, just include in your cost and have it ready at the end. It's wort a lot more to them than it is to you!
*paying imperial felt stressful, I'm protective over my card so would not send the detail (cards always have extra charges there so take enough cash). The bank transfer worked well, although note that you are liable for the bank charges for the transfer at both ends. The best way would be to pay all in the one transfer and forget it. I paid the 20% then cash on meeting Ram at the hotel (with no receipts it's a lot of trust for a westerner, but it's how it works, and it does).

bigtravels
Liverpool, United Kingdom

From the moment we arrived in Kathmandu to the moment we left we had the most professional and helpful experience. Imperial treks organised our transport to and from the airport to our hotel (one they had booked), which was super awesome not having to plan that part while getting ready for our hike! Our guide, Santosh was great and very hospitable on our trek. I would definitely recommend Imperial Treks as they made our experience one to remember!

Alicia C

From the time we arrived in Kathmandu to the time we departed from the services of Imperial Nepal, we were taken care of - transportation, lodging, food - nothing to worry about for 17 days. Transportation from the airport to the Aryatara Hotel (a very nice accommodation!) upon arrival, transportation to and from the airport - the day we were unable to fly out to Lukla, as well as the day of our departure to Lukla and our return to Kathmandu, welcome and farewell dinners with the company's manager, Paras and our guide, Hari, the flights to and from Lukla, comfortable teahouse accommodations every night on the trail - better than we expected, hot showers for three separate nights during the hike - one of the BEST things, delicious food and drinks - in which we were able to choose from the full menu at each teahouse, everything was taken care of!

Hari is a wonderful guide with a great sense of humor. He made the trip, while it was hard work, very enjoyable. Our porters, Binod (also assistant guide) and Madan were friendly and kind. The managers, Paras and Ram, are also very accommodating, helpful, and responsive to questions. Very happy we chose INT!
 

oosunshine2o03oo
Beloit, Wisconsin

I did Everest base camp trek on January 2017 whit imperial nepal. Very professional and dedicated staff. Since day one they were very friwndly and helpful.
I did this trek on middle of winter time what made it way harder, but it worth it. It was me my guide and few other hikers from other expedition companies . It was very hard but my guide was always supporting and professional. The places that we visited and views on our way up were amazing.
I totally recommend this company and all the staff.
   

ahuatzintriping
Vancouver, Canada

We did the 16 day Everest Base Camp Trek end of September/beginning of October 2017 and it was worth every penny! The whole experience was amazing! Our guide, Hari, was fantastic - he looked after us from start to finish, helped us with our international and internal flights, made sure everything was ok with our rooms in the teahouses. He was a great guide throughout the trek, he regularly asked us if we wanted to stop for breaks and checked with us to make sure the pace was ok and we were comfortable; made sure none of us were struggling :) he was also very accurate when telling us how long we have to trek to the next place and knew the route like the back of his hand! He taught us a lot about the different mountains we could see and even gave us a fun quiz one night to keep us entertained which was great! Binod (our porter/assistant guide) was great too! He carried our bags and we never had to wait for them, all of our belongings were kept safe and undamaged with him :) The whole booking process with the company was hassle-free! Paras was very helpful and answered all of our questions promptly! He was also kind enough to book us into a hotel in Kathmandu for the extra spare nights we had there! Overall a great trip! Would highly recommend to anybody thinking of trekking in Nepal!

louise196
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Wonderful trip with Imperial Nepal Treks! 
As a group of 4 people we were accompanied by a very good guide Mani and 2 nice porters Kumar and Binot. Such a company was very interesting, professional, helpful and cheerful.
Meals and lodges were better then I expected to get in the mountains, we could have hot shower in Lukla and Namche Bazar, also big plus was that warm sleeping bags and down jackets were provided upon request.

Himalayas are just a true love for entire life!
However we started trek in mid September. This time is still considered as a monsoon period, so the sky was cloudy, most of the time closing the view. However the advantage - trek is not crowded. So choose the time wisely.

All the trip details were well arranged by Paras. He can literally manage anything!
Huge thanks to all the INT crew. I hope to come back some day.

Mariia G

We booked a two week tour with Imperial Nepal after reading such good reviews on Trip Advisor and we weren't disappointed. You don't need to be a trekker or young, free and single to enjoy Nepal! 

Paras organised a bespoke Kathmandu/Pokhara/Chitwan tour for us which also included stays in Bandipur and Nagarkot. We had our own driver, Binod, for the whole time and he was excellent! 

Nothing was too much trouble as far as dealing with Paras was concerned, in fact he even tweaked our tour the day we arrived so flexibility was second to none. We had 3 separate stays in Kathmandu and each night Paras visited us to check we were ok. While we were out of Kathmandu he rang our driver regularly to make sure there were no problems and we were on our way to the next destination. Paras really came in to his own when, soon after our arrival, my husband's debit card was swallowed by an ATM and we were due to leave Kathmandu early the next morning. In our absence Paras contacted the bank, located the card and on our return some 9 days later accompanied us to the bank to retrieve the card and even put in a complaint to the manager on our behalf!

One of our must do's was to see Everest. Paras suggested we take a helicopter tour with Simrik Air instead of the plane trip we had already booked, and although expensive it was the best decision we made. The whole experience lasted over 4 hours and included two landings at Lukla (such a boast to have landed at this famous airstrip not once but twice!) and breakfast at the Everest View Hotel. Thank you Paras for suggesting this tour, we will never, ever forget that wonderful experience.

Paras chose really good hotels for each place we stayed and we felt confident that if we encountered any problems help was just a phone call away. We could not have asked for a more friendly and efficient tour company and would not hesitate to recommend Imperial Nepal Treks.

Julie J
Dorchester, United Kingdom

Myself and my Dad did the Everest Base Camp trek. Ram was our guide, and he was incredible every step of the way. Vast knowledge of the trek, and tailored it to us to make the trip enjoyable and comfortable. The manager Paras met us at the hotel the first night and gave us a thorough run through of our itinerary, and on the last night we were treated to a wonderful farewell dinner in a traditional Nepalese restaurant, which was such a lovely way to end the trip. On the trek, Ram was always right by our sides, making sure everything was ok. Unfortunately at the top I got pulmonary edema from the altitude, but Ram looked after me until he was able to get a helicopter. We saw other people who were in similar situations, where their guides barely said two words to them - Ram was with me every 5 minutes, bringing me water or asking if i was ok. Couldn't ask for more from a guide. If you're doing any treks in Nepal, I couldn't recommend this company more!

Shell M

Did a 9 days trekking Poonhill and Annapurna base camp with Imperial Nepal Treks. Mr Ram, the manager was very helpful with prompt reply for our preparation for the trip. Airport transfer from Kathmandu to hotel and the transfer to Pokhara was smooth. The guide K.C and porter Siba were nice guys. On the 6th days when we reached ABC there was no more rooms or bed available. The weather was cold and windy. We only manage to get a tent for the night. Luckily at about 5pm we were given a bed, I believed this was through our guide vast experience and well connections with the locals. Thanks Imperial Nepal for this great trip. Looking forward for another trekking in Nepal soon.

ronald y

A wonderful experience. Imperial met us at Kathmandu airport and transported us to our hotel. Paras met with us at the hotel and gave us a rundown of our itinerary. The next morning we were taken on a guided tour of Kathmandu and later a meal at a traditional restaurant. The next day flights to Lukla and my Guide Dinesh and Porter Lakman were simple awesome and really looked after me. They are great characters and we enjoyed our interaction with them. The accommodation and meals during the trek were above expectations. The Imperial Nepal Trek staff went the extra yards to make my time in Nepal a wonderful experience.Thank You so much and can't wait to visit you again and go on a another trekking adventure

Esmond Aponso
Melbourne Australia

Just returned from the 16 day trek to Everest Base Camp with INT. 
From the start, communications with Paras were good, and he answered all of our questions adequately.
When we arrived in Kathmandu, the taxi was waiting to pick us up at the airport and take us to the lovely Aryatara hotel in Thamel (great hotel and great location).
INT had arranged a tour of some of the major tourist attactions for us for the next day and they were an interesting mix! Never seen a cremation before!!!
On the next day (Tuesday) we were up early and Hari our guide for the trek, met us at the hotel and took us to the airport for the flight to Luckla. Big disappointment here though, as the flights to Luckla were cancelled due to bad weather, but Hari managed to get them rescheduled for the next morning, so it was back to Aryatara hotel and retry again tomorrow.
On the Wednesday, flights were running with just a little delay, and the adventure began. After arriving in Luckla, we had lunch and we were introduced to our porters, Binod and Modan, who were exceptionally good at what they do, and had a cool, calm demeanour about them and they just got on with what they needed to do.
The trek was a wonderful experience, with views that literally took your breath away (especially as we climbed past the 4000m mark and the air got thinner and thinner). I made the mistake of not using my scarf/snood early enough and got a rasping sore throat and the dreaded Khumbu Cough! If you are going to do this trek, try wearing a scarf/snood from as low as Namche Bazaar to prevent this.
All the way on the trek, Hari and the guys kept asking us if we were OK, and making sure we kept hydrated and were eating enough to get us there and back. I cannot thank the 2 porters enough for the amount of hard work they did for us!!! I don't think I could have picked our bags up never mind carried them half way up Everest. Cheers guys!

Due to the delay at the start of the trek, due to flight cancellations, we had changed our return flights to England and gave ourselves a couple of extra days to play with at the end of the trek. Luckily enough we didn't need them, as the flights from Luckla were on schedule, but Paras also arranged a couple of extra nights accommodation for us at Kathmandu, which we were more than happy to pay for, until it was time for us to leave for the airport. It wasn't at the Aryatara, but the hotel was adequate. Paras also arranged for the taxi to pick us up from the hotel and get us to the airport in time for our flight home.
All in all, a wonderful experience that will be remembered for the rest of my life, and once again a big THANK YOU! to the guys, Hari, Binod and Modan for looking after us so well.
 

twixman50
Newcastle

I would like to start by saying that it was a very good decision by choosing Imperial Nepal Treks for our EBC trek. They are very friendly and know what they are doing. I would also recommend our guide Sujan and all his subordinate staff, who took great care of all of us. A small thing I would like to mention here is that during the EBC trek charging of the batteries is chargeable at every tea house but Sujan, our guide, used to give me his own power bank to charge all of my electronics and also used to get us clean drinking water whenever we would ask him, which again is very costly. Also whenever we used to ask him anything about the trek , he would give us correct information about it. I would highly recommend this tour company for Nepal trekking.

SaddamRiyaz

Great communication from the beginning, the trips itself was good value for money. The guide/porter and organiser Hari, Ram and Ram (manager of your company) all presented as friendly and knowledgeable. Overall had a great experience with this company, offered us to keep the duffle bags provided and listened to our feedback on teahouses etc. Would definitely book with them again.
 

snap_happy_scotsman
Perth, United Kingdom

Recent back to city from mountain tour. This is not my first time in nepal, I already completed the everest tour in same company. I think I post my feedback when I back to home but when I am back to Katmandu I am not wait that long time to post my travel Experience. In my case imperial Nepal and his team they are one of the best and profesanal team in Nepal. Some time weather problems, some time technical problems in mountain but this is not company fault this is natural in mountain. They always think about their responsibility and customer care. 
The guide and porter who treks with me they are very nice and special porter he did very good job. Thank you Mr Ram and your imperial team. I recomment your company all my friend who interest to visit nepal. May be 2020 we will seee again.my regards for your team.

Marta B.

 

We have spend fantastic 13 days with imperial nepal company. Before you going, you will be totally be sure are you with the true guys or not? Because mountains conditions are so tough and easily changes. But all imperial team know his job very well. First of all thanks for Ram and Peras for their organisation. But for us the biggest thanks come to our super friends santos and pemba. During 13 days they were helped for any conditions from lukla to gorakshep. Due to bad weather I was sick and could not sleep Till morning and all this time santos was with me. Pemba opened his house to us gave rice wine and her daughter's smile to us. Both they know mountains, nepal and everything about the country and culture. Yes you may try trekking with any company. But if you want to make a unforgettable experience you should definitely go with this friends. 

Before going up, please be sure about time and weather conditions and spend 3 more days before and after trekking. We have waited 2 days due to lukla weather conditions. The best times is October , november. But we have good luck and saw the all himalayan ranges with no cloud and bright shine. 

Himalayan and nepal are waiting for you. You should definitely come here with imperial group.

ernur p
Izmir Province, Turkey

Imperial trekking is really helpful! I didn't have a fix date yet and planned to go on November(informed Paras from Imperial around July), and when suddenly I changed date to less than a week before i go eqrly Sept, Imperial can still made it fine.

Furthermore, the guide, Sudip is really helpful, he help guiding me through the trekking. Too bad I cant complete the ABC as I fell sick, but it's still an awesome exprience with awesome tour company!

Really recommend Paras&Sudip!
Christian Leona... L

We had the most wonderful trek in late May 2017. We give 5 stars to Imperial Nepal. We checked with about 8 trek companies prior to our trip, including 2 companies that our friends' had used. We found Imperial Nepal on the internet and Imperial Nepal with Paras was the most responsive and answered many of our questions prior to the trek. We inquired about food, accomodations, length of the trek, weather, clothes, bathrooms, scenery and helicopters. Paras answered all of our questions. All of our expectations on accomodations, food and facilities were as Paras described, so there were no surprises. Paras had himself worked as a guide for about 5 years prior to working in the sales for Imperial Nepal so he had first had experience on treks. 

Imperial Nepal provided first class service. They picked us up from the airport, arranged our hotel in Kathmandu, met us the first day to discuss each day of the trek, went shopping with us for equipment and outfitted us with sleeping bags and jackets. Their tour was very organized. Each day the night before, they would let us know how many miles, how many hours, and the elevation or difficulty to expect, including the type of accomodations we would pull into. There were no surprises and we had a really smooth trek. We had 6 in our group and none of us had any altitude sickness, not even a headache. 

The best of Imperial Nepal was their service and friendliness to our family. For our party of six, we had 3 proters and 1 wonderful guide, Sanjan. Throughout the trek, Sanjan gave us tidbits of the history of Nepal, tidbits of the Nepal culture and customs, and tidbits of religion. That made our trek really interesting and personable. We felt like we were being taken on a private trip to their beautiful, treasured homeland, and that made our trip the more special. Our guides were really helpful. At all times, there was a porter for each group of hikers, ie one in the front with the fast group, one in the back for the slow group, and 2 more for the middle. Our guides were always enthusiastic and helpful to us particularly in the early morning hours as we climbed Kala Pathur to 18,300. 

Our trek with Imperial Nepal felt like a personal family trip. On the night before our trek we were taken to a restaurant with authentic Nepalese food and dancers and our last night before we left, we were also treated to a going home dinner.

I highly recommend Imperial Nepal and will return to the beautiful country of Nepal for another trek.

Shelly W

We just completed a stress-free and hassle-free honeymoon at the Annapurna Circuit. Paras and our guide Mani were very flexible and willing to meet our needs (adding an extra day, changing flights, helping us book the hotel after the entire itinerary was completed etc). The guest houses they brought us too were also really nice my favorite being the ones in Taal, Chame, and Menang. Highly recommend Imperial Nepal Treks!

Jng0527
Toronto, Canada

Great tour around Nepal - Ram was great to work with and super responsive, our driver, Prakash became our good friend over the two weeks. The lodging was very good based on the available options, and we had great rooms at each stop. Basically, Prakash took us anywhere we wanted to go, while adhering to our itinerary. It was great to see so much of such a beautiful country. 

Things to note outside of Ram's great tour company is that the road conditions are a bit rough, and remember to bring your own t.p. and hand soap!​

Meaghan006
Chandler, Arizona

My experience with Imperial Nepal was absolutely amazing, especially because my guide Bhoj made it a memorable experience. He is a fabulous tour guide, extremely knowledgeable, and was able to really cater to my abilities and what i wanted to do/see/hear about. I would suggest requesting him on all Imperial Nepal trips!

My porter was also fabulous and took good care of all my things.

My only complaint would be the first hotel I stayed at in Kathmandu: New Horizon hotel. I felt that for Kathmandu, that hotel was a bit below standards. It was really something that I would have more expected from the trekking portion of the trip, as it was similar in accommodation to the tea houses (perhaps one step up).

LG1381
New York City, New York

We chanced upon through their website and was followed by their main person Paras ji who from the beginning organized for us this short trip on the Everest trek from Lukla to Namche Bazaar.Their guide Nirmal,was most attentive while took good care of us and his patience for our slow walk.The only matter was we wished for more time but we are already planning for another adventure.

Kishaant P

A well managed trek to the Annapurna circuit. We had been provided with very good and experienced team of trek lead and Porter's. Stay was also at nice and clean tea houses.....over all I would always suggest this trek company for a nice experience.

Akolaskar

Myself and the other members of our group can't speak highly enough of Imperial Treks. When doing our research last year we were sceptical of many companies we came across and eventually settled on Imperial because of the great reviews on Trip Advisor. Even so, we were still wary of sending money abroad but the company remained professional throughout and gave us no reason to doubt them.

We liaised beforehand with Paras who happily answered all of our questions and despite being out of touch for several months (our fault), we still had an immediate response when we queried out airport pick-up the night before travelling. The hotel that Imperial use in Kathmandu is clean, well located and nothing is too much trouble. They changed money on site as well which was extremely helpful.

We met our guide (Sujan) the day before beginning the trek and all of us will agree that we instantly felt in good hands. Throughout the trek, nothing was too much trouble for Sujan. When members of our group felt ill he would carry their bag; if someone was injured he'd be on hand with basic first aid. Most importantly he encouraged us when we were struggling and made us want to carry on.

I became ill with altitude sickness the day before reaching Base Camp and Sujan quickly organised my return to Kathmandu. I was terrified at the thought of being in hospital in a foreign country but Paras met me there and made sure I had everything I needed. He then made himself available in Kathmandu for the extra few days while I was waiting for the other members of my party to return to make sure I was okay.

For the rest of our stay in Nepal, Paras was happy to arrange in impromptu trip to Chitwan National Park which certainly didn't feel as if it had been planned last minute and was a great way to end our trip.

We can't recommend Paras and Sujan enough- they absolutely made our trip to Nepal as great as it was. Sujan and our lovely porters were the only reason we got as far as we did on the trek and we've been missing seeing them every day ever since!

If anybody is considering booking through Imperial Treks but is even slightly unsure, I hope this review convinces you that you won't find a more professional or helpful company.

Laurencouncil
Manchester, United Kingdom

Super awesome trek with my guide gautam. Friendly and communicates well in English. Could not have ask for a better guide! Thanks to Ram too for arranging the trek on such a short notice.

Ray A

Many thanks to Paras of imperial Nepal Treks. We had bad experience going to Everest Base camp because we lost all our baggage on flight to Nepal. 

Paras gave us a sleeping bag plus downs jacket! He also took us to shops to buy neccesary stuff.

Many thanks for all arrangements. It will be a life long memory!

Michiel, South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa

We just finished a 17 day trek to basecamp, Cho La pass, and Gokyo. It could not have been any more fun or gone any smoother. Ram organized everything in less than a day, planning the trek, hooking us up with a great guide (Dinesh, who's awesome), and even helping me retrieve my credit card that had been eaten by a nearby ATM machine. He saved the day again when flights were cancelled from weather, calling in favors to get us on the best flights for the next day. Word to the wise...Always be on the first flight in and out of Lukla.

In short, we couldn't recommend Imperial trekking, Ram, Dinesh, Lakpa, or our route enough. We will definitely be back!

Rod and Anna W

I've booked a private trekking to Everest Base Camp via Jiri and it have been one of my best holidays ever.

Before I booked I was contacted by phone a couple of times by Paras the company owner and he answered all my questions. Then from the moment I arrived on Kathmandu Airport till the moment I was dropped back at the airport they took care of me every minute.

The trip itself was very well organised and the guide did know his job. I didn't have to worry about anything. 
I had a great experience and would definitely book agian with Imperial.

Derek-Jan F

It's scary booking a trip like this online from England and trusting a trek company that you know very little about. It really is nerve wracking to send a deposit in good faith. We were understandably very nervous and picked imperial nepal treks based solely on its internet footprint and the reviews on trip advisor. Paras the manager and his sales team answered all our queries before the trek promptly and even called us to finalise all our plans. So we decide to take a leap of faith and go with imperial nepal as our chosen trekking agency and what a great decision we made. From the moment we were met at the airport we were in good hands. We were treated like royalty and given welcome garlands on arrival and were swiftly transported safely to our hotel the blue horizon in a peaceful area on the outskirts of busy thamel. The hotel was perfect. Hot water for showers and shaded gardens to take breakfast and friendly helpful staff to look after our every need. Next day we met Paras who explained our full itinerary in detail and we paid the remaining balance of our trip. The trek cost included a city tour which was a fantastic introduction to kathmandu and a welcome nepalese meal in a restaurant with traditional dancing and an opportunity to meet Sujan our guide for the trek. We were kitted out with sleeping bags and down coats and next morning we were off to the airport for our pre arranged flights to Lukla to begin the trek. Sujan our guide was out of this world. He made the whole trek a fabulous experience from start to finish. He was patient kind honourable and the most helpful and friendly guide we could have asked for and I can honestly say that nothing was too much trouble for him during the whole trek. In fact we would not have safely completed the trek without his assistance his experience and his support. The porters were amazing too. Very friendly and amazingly hard working and patient. The whole trek was very well organised and we were treated like royalty from beginning to end. Sujan is a real asset to imperial nepal treks we simply cannot speak highly enough of him. On our return from the trek we went to Chitwan National Park for 3 nights and once again Paras and imperial Nepal treks arranged our whole trip like clockwork. If you are thinking of any activities or trips in Nepal then do not hesitate to use imperial Nepal. They are a reliable trustworthy and experienced tour company who made our trip to Nepal into the trip of a lifetime. Nigel Nicola Nathan and Lauren.

Njord1963
England

My boyfriend and I decided to go to ABC, Nepal for our first trekking trip. We booked our trip with "Imperial Nepal" as recommended by my friend. 

Thanks to "Mr. Ram" our consultant by providing us all details we needed to know before traveling and taking us for welcome dinner in Kathmandu. We like "Chicken Dal Bhat" a lot and waiting for welcoming you in Bangkok.

A big thanks to "Mr. Santosh and Mr. Roman", we enjoyed our 9 days in the mountains a lot!!! It was so beautiful, everyday was a good memory. Thank you again for taking us to the base camp. We can do it!!!
 

Cher_cherBerry

In my 3rd visit to Kathmandu and my journey to EBC was organized by Mr. Ram from Imperial Nepal Private Day Trekking. I am happy with the overall package that they gave us including the guide.

Rahmat A
 

When looking at holiday destinations we knew we wanted to experience culture and adventure with a bit of a challenge thrown in.
Our choice to go to Nepal and trek Annapurna Base Camp was an easy one and choosing Imperial Nepal Treks helped make it one of the best experiences and holiday of our lives.
From the moment we enquired online with Paras, to our online booking and arriving in Nepal 8 months later we had received great advice, service and attention.
Our 14 day Annapurna Base Camp itinerary had been arranged to suit our personal requests and suited us perfectly. We also included an overnight Nargakot hike which was a great introduction to Nepal and got our hiking legs ready for ABC.
We chose to fly to Pokhara in preparation for our trek and were happy to catch the bus back to Kathmandu afterwards.
Wonderful weather, great food and our informative, friendly and fun guide Chandra and porter Ramzi made our trip so enjoyable. Their support and individual attention was so helpful and appreciated. We were looked after so well.
Thank you Imperial Nepal Treks for the wonderful memories.

359jonno
Adelaide, Australia 

Very good service from Imperial Nepal Treks. Ram is very helpful from the beginning of planning until our flight back home. He always make sure that we are satisfied enough with the itinerary and accommodation along the package.

Our guide is Santosh. Santosh is also a very friendly guide. He always making sure about our safety and comfort along the treks. Their porters are also very polite and always try to give great service to us.

All in all, Imperial Nepal Trek gives us great experience along our visit in Nepal. Definitely will use their service again in the future!

Indra G
 

Great experience with Imperial Trek. From the beginning Paras took care I got all the information I need and patiently answered by email/skype all my tonnes of questions. The tour itself was as well good organized with good accommodation and food during the trek. Hari is an amazing guide, always in a good mood, positive vibe and made the journey a fun and incredible experience.

Leike H
Berlin, Germany

Imperial were an amazing company at a great price! I would definitely recommend them to anyone doing base camp!!!

Steve

I have nothing but positive feedback to give. Paras was very helpful in getting back to me via email with my many questions. The trip was a very competitively priced (the cheapest we could find after communicating with many companies). We received everything as advertised. Accommodation and food exceeded expectations and was very comfortable considering where we were. Our porters were fantastic. The highlight of using Imperial would have to be our guide, Gautam Lamsal. He was caring, professional, respectful and a wonderful person. We made good friends with Gautam and we felt very comfortable entrusting him with getting us to and from base camp safely. He made our journey very pleasurable.

Beuk8
 

From the moment locally based Imperial Nepal Treks and Expeditions picked my friend Peter and I (Greg) up from Kathmandu International Airport through to dropping us back 26 days later, we were both so happy that we chose INT from the myriad of Kathmandu and internationally based trekking companies that offered their services to us for our trek to Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lakes. INT's all inclusive price was very competitive and turned out to be excellent value for us. We are from Sydney, Australia and experienced hikers and trekkers.

Our accommodation before and after the trek was centrally located in Thamel and was of the highest standard and together with our guided day tour of Kathmandu's major historical and religious destinations was a great introduction to the company and our trip.We met Paras, our tour manager, over breakfast to go through final arrangements and then attended a welcome dinner with our guide Dinesh prior to our departure. We were made to feel like family and everything we expected and hoped for over the ensuring weeks exceeded our expectations.

Dinesh is a fantastic guide, highly experienced, extremely knowledgeable, patient, all most as funny as us, and by the end of the trip we considered him to be a great bloke and a mate. Deservedly high praise from Peter and I.

Our return flights to Lukla, all our meals and accommodation and all our needs and necessities were taken care of by Dinesh. Heavy snow meant we were unable to cross high passes originally on the itinerary. No worries, after discussions with Dinesh and on his advice we were back down and up valleys and reaching our intended destinations with the minimum of fuss and without any problems. Dinesh took care of everything and were were able to see magnificent mountain scenery and stay in fantastic village tea houses along the way. A truly memorable experience in a unique part of the world.

So if your planning an adventure holiday in Nepal the best advice I can give you is to include Imperial Nepal Treks and Expeditions, Paras and Dinesh, on your short list of companies to make your inquiries and if you decide as we did to go with INT then I am sure you will have both a safe trip and an unforgettable experience in Kathmandu and on the mountain trek of your choice.

CurlyGreg
Sydney, Australia
Visited: April 2017

What an amazing experience Imperial Nepal provided, our guide Hari was amazing and made this trek a memorable trip. From start to finish we were looked after and nothing was too much trouble. I would highly recommend them for your Nepal treks. Just an amazing place to visit with a great experienced team looking after us.

justincash3

Sydney, Australia
Visited April 2017

Special thanks to my guide Kumar and my porter Lama for a fantastic Annapurna Round trek in March 2017. The scenery was truly spectacular every day of the trek, and also very diverse. It started snowing when we got to Chame which meant we had to change the itinerary a little bit, staying an extra night at both Chame and Pisang than we had planned. However, the extra time, and good weather in the days that followed, meant that we were able to cross Thorong La, unlike the many people we saw coming in the opposite direction when we were ascending towards Manang. It really shows the benefit of having an experienced guide, and Kumar was fantastic. He ran the trek very professionally and was very funny; I would highly recommend him to other trekkers.

My experience with Imperial Nepal was also excellent. Ram provided me with a lot of information through email exchanges and a WhatsApp call, as well as when we met at the Blue Horizon hotel (which was very comfortable). The trek was very easy to book through Imperial Nepal, and the other aspects of the trip -- the day tour of Kathmandu (guided by Deepak) and the welcome dinner -- were also very good.

Joel M
Visited March 2017

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The most amazing journey and I was fortunate to have super guide hari!! Highly recommended for a solo traveller, everything is taken care of for you and more.. and of course ram who organisies it all. Good company and good people

Joshua G
Visited: April 2017

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We went as a couple and took the 13 days trek to Everest Base Camp with Imperial Nepal through the mojhi.com portal. Our guide was Dinesh Khanal, who took care of us every minute of the trip. This included making sure we had clean water, ordering all our meals, setting and enforcing our schedule, being prepared in case of an emergency (like altitude sickness) and even simpler things like having fruit sliced for us at the end of every dinner. I don't think we would have made it all the way to Base Camp without Dinesh's constant help and care. Our porter was amazing too, literally lifting a huge weight off our shoulders like it was nothing!

The trek itself is beautiful, but it can be very demanding if you have little trekking experience. We followed Imperial Nepal's and Mojhi's equipment guidelines to the letter, and there was nothing we did not use. Just don't get a down jacket and a sleeping bag... Imperial Nepal provides those. Accommodations were very good for the trek and the season. Always ask if you can upgrade to a better room if available (with a private bathroom, for example) since it's not very expensive to do so.

A couple of specific recommendations:
- If you are paying for the package in Kathmandu, talk to Ram from Imperial Nepal about which debit/credit cards are accepted before going (our take cash with you. In Kathmandu is better to have cash).
- I highly recommend TWO walking sticks per person even if you're only going to use one, it could break... we saw it happen.
- Bring a BIG power bank. If possible a solar-powered one, since charging devices along the trek is slow and expensive.
- Bring something to protect your phone from extreme cold. Mine (and others') shut down right on EBC because of the cold.
- Bring a good amount of wet wipes. You're going to need for number 2, but also closer to Base Camp when the showers are not available because of the cold.
- We took the 13 days trek which only has 1 day of acclimatization. If possible, take a couple more days along the way to prevent altitude sickness and exhaustion.
- A big bag of almonds, an absurd amount of individually wrapped cookies and many chocolates helped us survive along the way. Buy them before flying to Lukla, because after that they are very expensive.
- And, finally, we highly recommend going in February. It was super cold, but there were so few people doing the trek... in certain stretches it felt like it was only us up there in the mountains.

Big thanks to Mojhi and Imperial Nepal for all their help before, during and after the trip. Special thanks to our guide Dinesh and our porter, who always went the extra mile.

PableMeraPastor
Bengaluru, India
Visited: February 2017

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A wonderful experience. 
Imperial met us at Kathmandu airport and transported us to our hotel. Paras met with us at the hotel and gave us a rundown of our itinerary.
The next morning we were taken on a guided tour of Kathmandu and later a meal at a traditional restaurant.
The next day all flights to Lukla were cancelled due to weather. No problem as Imperial ferried us back into town and put us up in a hotel.
We finally got under way the next day when the weather cleared.
Our guide Sujan was excellent as were the rest of the crew. They are great characters and we enjoyed our interaction with them.
The accommodation and meals during the trek were above expectations. 
We had need of a medical evacuation late in the trek and this was handled very well. Imperial followed up and proved themselves to be very caring and supportive.
We were very impressed with Imperial. The consensus among our group of 12 was they went the extra yards to make our time in Nepal a wonderful experience.

Peter
Visited: March 2017

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Transported by comfortable mini bus and escorted by Siri, our Nepalese guide for the day we had the pleasure of not only seeing and visiting 4 of the main temple sites in town but also being informed by our very knowledgable guide a lot of very interesting local and historical facts related to these sites.

Gary
Melbourne, Australia
Visited: March 2017 

We made a very nice trek with Gautam Lamsal during 4 days for the Ghorepani.
He shew us many nice places
He escorted us from Katmandu to Pokhara, took the bus with us, shew us a nice hotel and helped us in the mountain.
It was a very great pleasure for us to be with him ! 
He helped me when I was injured. 
It was nice to meet him, thanks a lot !
Hope to see you again
I highly recommend them !

Charlbrgs
Lilie, France
Visited: March 2017

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My visit to Nepal was very wonderful even though the trekking can be tough sometimes our guide gautam lamsal was very helpful and instructive through the whole journey. We had a great time! I would like to thank imperial Nepal for the trip. I highly recommend them.

Zain B
Visited: February 2017 

Our guide, Gautam, was very helpful and tailored the trip to suit us. We appreciated the flexibility in deciding to stay in different villages, depending on our progress. 11 days was enough time to get up and down the mountain. By the end we just wanted a hot shower and some rest!

Jodris
Singapore, Singapore
Visited: February 2017 

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My boyfriend and I recently visited Nepal to do the EBC trek in the Himalayas. Both Paras and our amazing guide, Hari, walked us through every bit of info we needed before embarking on the trip. They even provided us with some gear we didn't bring! In total, the trek was really well organized, we stayed in good guesthouses (as good as it gets in the mountains), and fully enjoyed meeting other travelers and local Nepalese alike. Hari Amgai, our guide was hilarious and very caring to all of our needs. He even taught us a few traveling songs as well as a fun Nepalese card game called Dhumal! We also had a super kind, gracious, and strong porter named Tek Rai. It was a DREAM team! Definitely want to come back for the Annapurna circuit!

Tararatb
Berkeley, California
Visited January 2017

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We went to Nepal with our plan and we met Paras at Blue hotel horizon which we booked via Airbnb and he offered us a tour for a great price (4 days to Poonhill with Sujan, public transport....) so we decided to gave it a try ( we were a bit scared due to we haven't know what's going to happen, doggie people...????) however, everything gone through without any problem.
Highly recommend

Hung V
Visited January 2017

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We chose imperial Nepal treks due to the great reviews here on trip advisor and im so happy we stuck with our decision! They met all our expectations - my boyfriend and I did the ABC trek with a porter and our guide Nirmal. He was super friendly, easy going and amazingly knowledgable! He was very flexible and helped us adjust our plans as we wished. His endless positivity was a huge help for us as we were trekking. Great local restaurants were chosen by him for us to eat at and they never disappointed us. Paras, the boss of imperial treks was also helpful throughout the planning of our trek. Everything was well organised and went smoothly! Thank you so much for everything Nirmal and Paras!

Emma S
Sydney, Australia
Visited: January 2017

We have done a hikking, with our guid Santosh, during 22days . It was an amazing experience! 
We went to the Tilicho lake also, and we slept to the Thorung la pass base camp. We make a shortcut between Mukthinat and Tatopani. And we walked since Tatopani to the ABC (Annapurna base camp). The both was cold but so magic, I will never forget this experience! in November and beginning December, the temperatures during the journey are fines, and the night are cold. But if you have good closes, it's easy, and there is less tourists and very blue sky. I think, that's the best period in this area.
The agency and the guid manage very well the walking plan, find good lodges, and they are very flexible. Also, they have managed a great surprise for my birthday, and they are very welcoming!

Thanks you very much

Sebastotheworld
Visited: November 2016

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Our trek to ABC was awesome. The scenery, majestic mountains, provincial villages, hot springs and bamboo sanctuary was amazing. We were a party of six and our guide Sujan and porters were all fantastic and expertly led us on our adventure. They all spoke English, were very friendly, and supportive, especially at times when I struggled. Playing cards, learning Nepalese and getting to know our team personally enhanced the whole experience. 
The staff at Imperial Nepal were excellent, well organised and professional from our first contact with Paras via the internet to our final departure from Kathmandu. We were well looked after and could adapt our plans as desired. We were treated to great meals and the best hotels at better prices than we could get on our own. I highly recommend Imperial Nepal and a big thank you to Paras, Sujan, Sudip, Prakash and Dipak for making our trek possible and for leaving us with incredible memories!!!

Elise Craw Ford
Emu Park, Australia
VIsited: December 2016

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"A little bit up, a little bit down... mostly flat" (well not quite).

Firstly - the staff at Imperial Nepal are brilliant. 

Paras took care of all the details of the trip from the time we arrived to the time we got on the van back to the airport.

Our guide Sujan was considerate and encouraging - kept us on track and on time to ABC despite our various illnesses. 

The porters - Sudip, Prakash and Depok were perpetually cheerful and willing to share their language and culture.

Early winter is one of the best times to do the walk - few people on the trail, lots of room at the tea houses and temperatures are pretty comfortable (high teens during day and a little below freezing at night - depending on altitude).

Note: the walk involves a several (thousand) stairs. However the views along the way and at ABC more than make up for the effort. 

Overall an excellent walk and I highly recommend the guys at Imperial Nepal.

Sirreele
Emu Park, Australia
Visited : December 2016

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Patient, quick, honest and reliable. 
This was our first experience trekking in Nepal and we opted to go to Poon Hill with Imperial trek. Our guide, Shusil, was very accommodating to most of our needs. Always eager to tend with to our needs while unselfishly share information about Annapurna with us. During trekking, he provided us with some gentle motivation and ample rest for us to be able to reach the summit of Poon Hill, especially on day 2, with the crazy climbs. 
On day 4 of our 5 day trip, we did not want to continue trekking due to fatigue and they were kind enough to change our plans to ensure we are taken care of after we returned to Pokhara.

Liew&peggy
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Visited December 2016

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An honest and reliable organisation operated by true gentlemen, everything in the itinerary (plus more) was delivered without fail. The trip was a breathtaking experience. All staff extremely helpful and professional. 

There was regular contact with me throughout the entire trip (including the trekking) to ensure that everything was running smoothly. This made me feel more like a family member than a client. 

Imperial Nepal Treks provided me with a five star service. I will not hesitate to use them again.

Thank you Paras.

Michael 
Darwin, Australia

Visited December 2016

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Great experience of my life wouldn't have done it with out a great friendly guide Gautam Lamsal thank you brotha for everything.

Jjsa
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States 

Visited: December 2016

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In November, we a group of seven, did a 21 day trek with Imperial Nepal Trekking. We hiked Annapurna Circuit and Annapurna Basecamp Trek. Our guide K.C.and the porters were both extremely knowledgeable, kind, and great to travel with - we had SUCH an amazing trip!! Everything was well organized and reasonably priced, and through emails beforehand we were able to customize and arrange our trip perfectly. The trek is beautiful and I highly recommend it!

Karin
Melbourne, Australia 

Visited November 2016

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Just came back from an absolutely amazing trekking tour to Everest Base Camp with "Imperial Nepal Treks"! 
Right from the beginning I felt myself in very good hands with this agency. Paras gave me all needed information before the tour and made sure that I was as much prepared as possible. 
The tour was well organized and the daily walking distances good to manage. 
We have been a small group of only two people and our guide Gautam took always very good care of us. He made me feel always safe and looked very well after us. Besides that he was a very nice and funny company to share the walking and as well as the resting time with. 
A lot of respect also to our porter Naran who always brought our backpacks on time to our lodges. He did a very good job!
All in all I have to thank these guys a lot! They made one of my dreams come true!  I will never forget this experience as one of the best times in my life! 
Dhanyabad from the bottom of my heart to Paras, Gautam and Naran!

Steffi E
Visited: December 2016

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My family trekked the Annapurna Circuit with Imperial Nepal this past November. We were an unusual group in that we brought our 2 children with us, ages 10 and 12. It's not very common to see children trekking in the Himalayas, so I'm glad we were given a guide who had experience trekking with children in the past!

Dealing with the company before the trek was really easy and pleasant, and they were very accommodating with our needs. They answered emails in a timely manner and put me at ease before the trek. Once we arrived, we were greeted at the airport by our guide Mani and met Ram at the hotel. He sat down with us and told us what to expect, and arranged a tour of Kathmandu for us the next day.

The trek itself was incredible in so many ways. Gorgeous views, wonderful food, friendly locals and I cannot tell you how great it was to have a knowledgeable guide and porters to make sure we had everything taken care of. They dealt with our trekking permits, carried our stuff, arranged our hotels, took our food orders, and of course got us safely through the trek itself. All of us made it through to the pass, including my 10 year old daughter, because our guide listened to us, slowed down when needed, and was very encouraging and patient with our kids.

We did have to alter our itinerary along the way due to the fact that we took it a bit slower going up (we didn't want to have to get rescued off the mountain because we pushed our kids too hard in the higher elevation. Better safe than sorry!). Mani was very patient and helpful and adjusted our itinerary so that we could still get the most out of the days remaining.

We had an incredible experience in Nepal and truly felt at home there the entire time. Our guide and porters treated us as friends and took great care of us. We came home with a million beautiful photos and even more beautiful memories! Imperial Nepal is a wonderful trekking company and I highly recommend them if you want to have a great trekking experience in Nepal!

Tamara I

Visited November 2016

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The Himalayas had always been this elusive dream. Something all three of us mates had always wanted to do but had thought the trip would cost far too much. Imperial Nepal completely changed that perception. 

A very affordable price for the adventure of a lifetime. We decided to do the Annapurna circuit trek. A 16 day trek across diverse and breathtaking landscape. It was everything we had hoped for. November is the ideal time to trek as the skies are clear and weather is perfect for hiking. 

With the leadership of Harri, our exceptional guide 
And his two porters, we wanted for nothing on the trip. They went out of their way to make the experience as memorable as possible. Allowing us to take our time and take in the scenery, stopping at only the best tea houses with the best food!! 

Accommodation on the trek was basic but more than comfortable after a long days trek. The food was amazing. And you won't get Deli belly of you have an experienced guide (they know what you can/can't eat on the trek). 

All in all we spent 20 days in Nepal. 17 days trekking and 3 days in Kathmandu. The perfect combination. Would I go back? In a heartbeat.

Kai B. 
Visited: December 2016

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Very professional team that helped us get to base camp. Service was good and much better than others by our guide Mani. They went the extra mile to ensure our safety and that the experience was enjoyable

Hui C
Visited: December 2016

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This was my first trek and my son's second trek with Imperial Nepal. Paras organised the logistics (permits, flights, etc) and arranged for Dinesh to be our guide again. He is a wonderful guide - cheerful, encouraging, flexible, helpful and full of information. We walked Jiri to Namchee (well worth doing if you have the time) then on to two of the high passes with side trips to Everest and Ama Dablam basecamps, the Gokyo lakes, Chukkung Ri, Kala Pattar and Gokyo Ri, flying back from Lukla. A wonderful few weeks. I strongly recommend Imperial Nepal.

Louis L
Visited: November 2016
 

A group of three of us South African guys in our mid 20's decided to venture to the far side of the world to trek through the Himalayas in Nepal in search of silence, cultural immersion, raw natural beauty and a face off against the elements. We booked our trek through Imperial Nepal and it was truly everything we hoped it would be and more! 
The Annapurna Circuit is as scenically diverse as it is breathtakingly beautiful. Our incredibly hard working and fun loving guide Hari Amgain made the trip an absolute pleasure, organising the best places for us to eat and stay along the way and teaching us all about Nepal's cultural and natural heritage. His english is great and his sense of humour was much to be enjoyed. Even in the most difficult of circumstances - the high altitude parts of the trek and Nepal's difficult transport circumstances, he did his utmost to keep us as comfortable and well looked after as possible. Our two young porters were total rockstars, bearing the weight of our remaining baggage and always polite and sincere. These guys are real athletes... bearing the cold, heat and wind with heavy bags on their shoulders and always keeping up a positive attitude. We all felt like a real team... the "Super Team" as Hari often called us :)

If you are interested in trekking Nepal and discovering its wonders I would highly recommend Imperial Nepal. its a small company run by locals and they really do their utmost best to provide their clients with the best possible experience. It goes a long way to helping the people of Nepal by supporting tour guiding companies such as these and we are so glad we had them on this trip!

Simon A
Visited: November 2016

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My group completed the Annapurna circuit (21 days) in November with Imperial Nepal treks. Their communication stood out from the very first email when we initially enquired about our vacation. Our guide and porters did a wonderful job meeting our needs and making sure we were happy, healthy and able to take in the mesmerizing views along our journey. Our guide K.C really paid attention to the details teaching us about the numerous peaks, making sure that the food tasted good and warm at night. K.C was also very flexible, whether it was for weather, being tired/ill or if we wanted to walk further, it was all up to us. His knowledge of circuit was very valuable. Our vacation was truly memorable from the welcoming dinner to the farewell. We can't wait to return for another great trip! Highly recommended!

Claudia F

Galveston, Texas, United States

Visited November 2016

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We have recently completed the Annapurna Circuit and Annapurna base camp treks as a group of 7 and were impressed with both the trek organizers and our guide K.C who all went out of their way to ensure we had the experience we had hoped for. The company was very flexible and always did their best to accommodate our requests.

Overall, a well organised trek and a great experience for everyone involved.

philippasmith2016

Melbourne, Australia

Visited November 2016

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i am regular to nepal... and this time i decided to tour the country... i got great service from paras and ram and i thnk that they have built a good business around strong customer support and great service quality. i wish them all the best

Gauravlohia 

Me and my friend did the Annapurna base camp trek with our guide babu, he was the best guide we could have asked for, very flexible and did what ever we wanted to do, he took us to the best spots and showed us the real nepal, absolutely no complaints and would highly recommend him to anyone wanted to have the best time in nepal

Imperial supplied us with a wonderful trekking experience in the Manasalu region. The owner Ram personally greeted us when we arrived at the hotel in Kathmandu he arranged for us as part of the package. It was a comfortable hotel with a lovely garden near the Thamal area. The night before we set off for our trrk Ram and his assistant manager Pharish took us and two other customers out for a delicious Nepali dinner, complete with a traditional dancing performance, and we had a great time. The Manaslu trek was superb and our guide Mani was fantastic; he has a great sense of humor and told us lots about the people, fauna and majestic mountains throughout the trek. We would highly recommend Imperial Treks and were very happy with their pricing and service.

My boyfriend and myself completed Three Passes trek in October'16. Everything was organised flawlessly right from the start. The hotel in Kathmandu was lovely and we really enjoyed welcome dinner in the traditional Nepalese restaurant we were taken to by company manager, Paras. Also loved the day tour around Kathmandu Valley. 
On the trek we were looked after our guide Hari and our porter, Rai. Both couldn't do enough for us. Hari would always get us the best rooms available in a tea house and made sure we have everything we need, offering extra blankets etc. We would discuss our trekking plans daily and he was very flexible, offering advice on what's best and always accommodated our request (weather wasn't spoiling us in the first week). Very friendly, cheerful, polite and always had our best interest at heart. We had so much fun! We didn't have to worry about anything and could just enjoy amazing Himalayan scenery and Hari would tell us more about the culture and the mountains. 
I should also mention that even before we landed in Nepal, Paras would always respond to the multitude of questions I had via email and was extremely helpful. We are thinking of going back to Nepal to do some more challenging climbs and we will definitely be using Imperial again. They're very reliable and I'm sure we will be in good hands. We're very grateful to Paras for making sure this was an unforgettable experience for us and we're looking forward to another adventure with Imperial Nepal Treks!

762agnieszka
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Visited October 2016 

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We were taken care of through out our trip by our guide, Hari, and our porters were really efficient. The described items and services in the itinerary exceeded expectations and we were really pleased. Food and lodging at tea houses were pleasant. It was a wonderful expedition and we would definitely consider Imperial Nepal Treks for a subsequent expedition.

Syn K

Trek in total 27 days out of which 24 of walking. Excellent trek, distance 230 km, 14,5 km uphill/downhill - phisically very demanding. First part Jiri-Paiya highly recommended for those who want to see real life and landscape in Nepal, with very few trekkers doing the same trek, which helps to know each other, through the villages, fields, forests of rhododentrons (imagine how it should look like in spring while blooming ...), not commercially spoiled, for lodgekeepers you are rather a guest than a client. Joining the stream of trekkers after Lukla was quite disapointing experience after first 6 days ... 
Our trek was organised very well - everything according to what was agreed and declaired by the Agency. Many many thanks to Paras who organised everything for us perfectly!

Jacek C

Krakow, Poland 

Visited October 2016

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Our trip to Nepal in September 2016 was absolutely amazing!! My husband spoke to Paras at Imperial Nepal Trekking. He was very professional and organized everything for us.
Hiking in the Himalayas was so beautiful, and we felt very safe knowing that we were with a first class operation.
Sujan was our guide. He was always calm, helpful, caring and so nice. He also liked playing cards with us in the evening.
There were six of us in the group climbing to EBC. I was having trouble keeping up with the other climbers. However, I was never alone. Sujan would stay with me or the assistant guide named Narayan who was wonderful as well. 
We highly recommend Imperial Nepal Trekking. They are the best!! We hope to climb Annapurna in the near future, and we look forward to seeing our team again!!

Steven Dickman and Elyse Dickman
New York, USA
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Great excursion with excellent guides! We had very good time, and we are very satisfied. It was our first time in Nepal, and we definitely want to come back, and definitely use Imperial travel agency services. Highly recommended!

Completed the 19-day trek on Annapurna Circuit Trek two weeks' ago with guide and porter from Imperial Nepal. Really appreciated your meticulous planning and communication before I arrived in Nepal, and accommodated my dietary requirements throughout. The guide and porter observed safety and stayed close to me throughout the trek. They were patient and supportive as my muscles warmed up in the initial days of the trek. When we crossed Thorung La Pass at 5,400m which was no mean feat, they stayed very close on the ascent, were very encouraging and took precautions like leaving early so that we had ample time to cross the pass in calm weather conditions. Recommend Imperial Nepal for solo traveller like myself or group travellers. Kudos to the team and thanks for leaving me with wonderful memories!

Shew Heng T

Singapore, Singapore

Visited October 2016

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Our trek tour was over a week and we managed to see beautiful views throughout our hikes. If you're new to hiking in the Himalayas then I highly recommend going with Imperial Nepal Treks as you feel safe in their hands, especially due to the altitude its a great way to travel. Our trek was moderately hard and I believe anyone can do this trek as you followed paths the whole time. Ask your trek guide about the hot springs and order the Dhal Bhat to enjoy an authentic Nepalese meal!

We had a great 4 day trek through the Annapurna region. Our guide Babu (Suren Thapa!!) was a lot of fun. His personal input into the trek was much appreciated as he took us to great food, tea and even a rarely visited local town. The accomodation was always very friendly and helpful.

Nick P
Sydney, Australia

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We recently got the opportunity to go trekking in Nepal and had a wonderful time! Santosh was our guide. He was very friendly and fun to be around and he made the Annapurna Circuit much easier to navigate! I enjoyed having him around to share knowledge and laughter. :)

Lavinia

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We did the Annapurna circuit and had an amazing experience with Imperial. Great service and very professional, experienced and charismatic guides! We felt cared for and had so much fun. I recommend this company!

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A very authentic Nepalese experience, challenging and rewarding trek. The best part was making friends with Dinesh! He was a great match for me and my young 20's friends. We played cards, shared meals and he guided us safely to the top of Poon Hill. Even among the monsoon Dinesh and Hari were there to snag the leeches off of our shoes ! Paras greeted us and kindly escorted us around Kathmandu, giving us shopping and eating advice. The food was delicious and authentic, the sites were breathtaking. We especially enjoyed the added white water rafting day that we opted for. Would not recommend sleeping at the river resort. Overall, very enjoyable, met the greatest people, worth every penny.

llizewski

Boston, Massachusetts

Visited June 2016

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I organised a trek via Imperial Nepal when I was Kathmandu. After agreeing everything I wanted from a trek, they quickly began getting everything ready, and it was under 24 hours before we set off. 
I wanted to hike to Everest Region from Jiri, which is a 7-8 day walk, and continue up to Gokyo Ri rather than EBC. I don't think this is a particularly common route, but everything was organised perfectly. My guide, Dinesh, was very knowledgeable, and was a lot of fun to hang around in the evenings.
The actual trek was superb, a combination of the fantastic weather and incredible views. I am sure that I would have enjoyed this has I taken on the responsibility of doing it all myself, but it was nice to be able to focus entirely on having fun while Imperial dealt with the logistics.

Sam
London, United Kingdom
Visited February 2016

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This is a great choice for time-limited people who want to see a lot of Nepal in a short time. Very easy to do extra or change things (we opted out of riding on elephants in Chitwan due to environmental concerns, and very easily swapped onto a jeep safari and canoe ride instead), canyoning is included but you can add a bungee jump (it's very cheap compared to aussie prices!) and although the itinerary takes you to Poon Hill for sunrise, you can also climb up the night before for sunset if you're feeling really energetic and want to see the view twice!
Sujan our guide was friendly and patient, highly recommend.
This is an easy trek for experienced hikers but there is not much flat terrain - it is up and down most of the 6 day trek, but totally doable for people of average fitness.
We went just before the start of 'peak season' so most of our hotels were quiet, and they were great. Ram (the trek coordinator i think?) was careful to remind us that the hotels on the trek were not the same standard as in the cities, but we had no problem with any of them. Clean and private, and most of them had private bathrooms too! 
Highly recommend buying toilet paper or tissues before the trek and carry it everywhere! Always keep some tissues in your pocket just in case - no bathrooms will supply them.
One other thing I will mention is that tipping is accepted and expected. As Australians we don't have much experience with this, but be aware before you go somewhere so you can keep some money on you for guides and porters.
Food was delicious everywhere but you will find it difficult to get an authentic Nepalese meal! Most dishes will come out without any chilli (even the curries!) so ask for spice if you want it (especially on your trek!) Dahl Bhat is available everywhere and you should definitely try it a few times. It will usually be the provided meal if your itinerary says "meal included".

Aly
Sydney Australia
Visited: February 2016

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Overall, I couldn’t be more happy with the service and experience I received. I plan to return to Nepal as there are many other treks and my business will be with Imperial Treks.
Matt Viveiros
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Good info. But I would like a little bit more info about safety and aims, eventhough it is a "soft trek". Open information safety.
Guide: 
Helpful, understanding and polite. A tip to next trek: may be the guide and the trekker should agree upon their expectations of each other.
The trekking:
Much up and down but, still very nice. This is not a route for very old people (much up). A little warm some part at this time of the year.
Tamang was very nice and local. Almost no other tourists and I liked that a lot! Langtang gave the trek even more variety and we got to see some nice peaks and mountains.
Cost: 
Oh, but, for one person, a little expensive. But I paid off because its not so commercial.
By: (NOT CLEAR)Birgitte 
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We are two French in a couple (24 and 22 years old) and we spent 3 weeks in Nepal. As we don’t have a lot of money, we are not used to travel with agencies.

When we arrived in KTM, we stayed at Blue Horizon Hotel (which is nice, not too expensive and very friendly staffs). We talked with the managers of the company who owe the hotel i.e. Imperial Nepal Treks and they convinced us to book a trek with them. We went for a week walking in the Langtang area, close to the Tibet Border. That was very good, all was well-organized, and the guide was very good. They are very professional, and they don’t try to cheat on the money. As we spent a very good time with the services of Imperial Nepal Treks, we decided to book again all inclusive journey to Chitwan and Pokhara. The resort in the Chitwan is very good, clean and the food is perfect. Again, they gave us a very good impression. The hotel in Pokhara is nice too, good standing.

We definitely recommend this company. 
Benjamin Lervoire
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The Annapurna Sanctuary was a far harder trek. Lots of ups and downs. So make sure you’re fit. The fantastic food from this area makes the pain worthwhile. Everest is a visual feast but sadly the food is flown in from Kathmandu. When I come back I’ll stick to pasta.   

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