Ghorepani Poonhill Trek 8 Days

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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It was a mere coincident that I met the Imperial Nepal and their guide, Hari, but it turned out to be a wonderful experience! At first I hired a guy recommended by some internet users on email and when I arrived, the guy said he were not able to go with me and instead he had some friend for me. I rejected and then decided to go on my Trek alone. On the way to the starting point, I met Hari who was hired by a German couple. He said "Would you come with me? I can also support you on the way!" All along he didn't ask me for any remuneration but he literally GUIDED us with his experience and networks with the locals on the way. He is communicable with English, humorous and treat you wholeheartedly to make sure you and your belongings (even a pole) are safe. Skills-wise, he is a "mountain tiger" which explains all. Overall, he made my trek safe, fun and made me fall in love with Nepal.

We had a private 4-day Poonhill trek with Imperial Nepal Treks. The trek is not really hard for an experienced hiker. The lodges were good with private bathrooms, the local Nepalese people who run the lodges are really nice and the food is good.

Our trip in Poonhill and the hotel in Kathmandu was organized well by Paras! We changed our trip at the last minute this was no problem for Paras.

Mark en Vera
Visited November 2015

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We were incredibly fortunate to come across Imperial Nepal, they provided a well-organized stress free booking experience. Hari was the best guide we could have asked for. He constantly goes the extra mile to ensure you are having a fantastic time. He is happy, friendly and has a great sense of humour, we would highly recommend him and imperial nepal to all our friends and family. Overall an incredible and unforgettable adventure made all the better and more memorable by the most amazing guide. Thank you Hari

Brighton and Hov, United Kingdom