I wanted to write you and let you know how happy Matt and myself were with our trek (16th Oct -28th Oct). We honestly could have not asked for a better guide or porter. Santosh was amazing, very professional, helpful and really made our trip a lot of fun, Januk our porter was also fantastic, he was such a great young man who we really enjoyed spending the two weeks with, they both went above and beyond to make our trek as special as it was and we are forever grateful to them both, I would highly recommend both of them to future clients. Thanks you for all your prompt reply and for making the process really simple and clear from start to finish. We are very happy to recommend Nepal Vision to all of our friends and family. Nepal is an amazing country with very humble and kind people, hiking through the Himalayans was an experience that will stay with me forever, we may even come back for another hike in the future. Thank you so much again for all your help and professionalism with organising our trek. Many Thanks Ali Hill Australia E-mail: [email protected]

My Big thanks to Nepal Vision and Staffs; for their great support and awesome encouragement I've received for last 3 yrs adventured with them my 1st trek was Oct, 2011 Annapurna trek plus Tibet trip, 2nd the Oct, 2012 the incredible Island Peak and 3rd trek Oct, 2013 Himalaya's high lifted Gokyo Lake trek. I can say their amazingly experienced professional and extraordinary guide Deepak and Mingma the Sherpa and humble and kind porters support I was able to summit and continued the desired treks. In Oct, 2014 I'm hoping and able to experience climbing the Mera Peak hope many trekkers will join this trek and support each other and conquer the magnificent "Mera Peak" I'm an older hiker I plan on take advantage of Nepal Vision's guide and support for my future expeditions and I highly recommend this company to any adventures as myself. Peggy Park California, USA E-mail: [email protected]

Wow, what to say about Nepal Vision. Whilst not everything went to plan on my trek - due to sickness and weather - i could not say more about the care that my guide and Keshav (manager) took with me. This company certainly offers to most economic costs, and do not take any cuts with service. My guide Laxman was an absolute character; who was determined that we accomplish the formidable 3 passes. Whilst other guides we met along the way were unwilling to take on these peaks during the winter, Laxman was equal to my determination and always remarked 'no worry, chicken curry'. I must also speak for Keshav (manager). Who, when things went wrong (hotel lost my suitcase) would stop at nothing to find a solution. He is also a very humble and kind man, who will do his best to help anyone out. All in all, this company is as amazing as this trek. Don't settle for just the EBC trek, get off the beaten path and you shall find true challenges. JB vagabond Everest Three Passes Trek, December 2013

It was a two year plan ...my original goal was to climb Everest Base Camp with a friend .Three months prior to our planned departure date ,my friend pulled out of the trip. I was determined to visit Nepal and to do a Trek .I had been in touch with Nepal Vision Treks. Who I found online ..I was dealing with Keshav ..his quick response to all my questions was greatly appreciated ..particularly when my original plans changed and I would now be travelling alone .Nothing was too much trouble ,Nepal Vision Treks and Keshav are a very efficient and professional company ..This was my first time in Nepal and my first time trekking. I ended up doing the 21day Annapurna Circuit which I highly recommend, I always felt safe and in good hands. My guide Santosh , who quickly became my friend was the best . He was always professional, patient, and organized. I was so well looked after .The whole experience was beyond my expectations. And the trip of a life time..I will be back in 2014 to do Base Camp and I will be using Nepal Vision Treks again for my planed return to Nepal"....thank you Keshav, Santosh and Ramesh. David Stanfield Auckland, New Zealand 8th May, 2013 Annapurna Circuit Trek

I have recently returned from an amazing and rewarding experience on the Everest Base Camp trek in Nepal. I attribute the ease and success of the trip to the expertise of the staff at Nepal Vision Treks and Expeditions and strongly recommend them for trekking in Nepal. I have longed to visit Nepal all my life, and now in my 50’s, I realized that I needed to make the trip while still in good health. I had originally planned to use a US outfitter, but as I began to do my research discovered the exact same treks for a much more economical rate using a Nepal outfitter. I was impressed by the information I found at the Nepal Vision web site, including their approach to the health and safety of their guests. I am a fairly obsessive person and exchanged numerous emails with Keshav Wagle in the months while I was planning. He always replied with a patient and detailed response, addressing my many questions and concerns. I was able to contact another individual who had also gone on the Everest Base Camp trek with Nepal Vision and she raved about the staff and service. Thus I felt confident in my choice to book with Nepal Vision and I was not disappointed. From the time I was greeted at the airport by my guide throughout the trek and to my departure everything went great. They are well organized and provide a very individualized level of service. Upon my arrival they helped me obtain a local cell phone, which proved valuable all the way up into the mountains. The accommodations in Kathmandu were first rate, staying in an old palace, now a modern hotel. We were on the first flights of the day to and from Lukla, very important as clouds build during the day and the flights can get cancelled. We started out the last week in February, unbeknownst to me about a week before the spring trekking season usually begins. This meant uncrowded trails and lodges, and a group of just two of us. The lodging along the way was very comfortable, clean, and pleasant. I was frankly expecting much more rustic settings but was pleasantly surprised, including even in-room bathrooms at times. The food was also quite tasty, with a wide variety of local as well as westernized dishes. I had no health problems at all the entire trek. One extra nice touch that apparently is exclusive to Nepal Vision is providing apples, which we ate at dinner nightly. Given that even the vegetables are very limited at high altitude, this was a real treat that added diversity to our diet. No other trekking group had fresh fruit. I must also give much credit and many thanks to my guide Binot Pokheral, who was top notch. Not only does he speak English fluently, he is extremely knowledgeable about the geography, flora, fauna, and cultures of the Khumbu Valley and Nepal overall. He answered my many, many questions about all I was seeing. He is also a very pleasant and funny person and this really made the trip particularly comfortable and rewarding for me. You are essentially spending all your waking hours for two weeks with your guide and fellow travelers, so having someone whose presence I genuinely enjoyed added an extra, personal dimension to the trip for me. Being an older trekker from a low altitude I was slower than the others, but he patiently waiting for me throughout each day as I plodded along. He frequently inquired about how I was feeling and my health status. Fortunately I had no problems with altitude sickness, but nonetheless he kept an eye on me every day, which was reassuring and I greatly appreciated.  He and the porters Prem and Pasaand made sure we were well taken care of along the way and at the tea houses each morning and evening, coordinating food service, water, rooms, and even a hot shower at one point! It goes without saying the physical beauty of the Nepal Himalayas is breathtaking, almost unbelievably so at times. Many days I felt as if I was walking through a dream, each better and more beautiful than the one before. The views around and above Dengboche in particular stay with me. The opportunity to attend the Buddhist service at the monastery in Tengboche was another high point of the trip. Seeing Mt. Everest at dawn was truly impressive, my only regret is not being able to stay up there longer. By the time we were returning to the lower elevations at the end of the trek the rhododendrons were in bloom, not just bushes like we have at home, but entire trees of fuchsia and scarlet blossoms. I had extra days to visit the temples and palaces around the Kathmandu valley, and Nepal Vision was able to arrange one guide for me through that cultural wonderland as well, adding an extra dimension to the trip besides the natural beauty of the mountains. If you are thinking about going to Nepal I would strongly encourage you to book with Nepal Vision. I hope to return to trek in the Annapurna area and they will be my choice again. Kyle Babick Dallas, TX USA Everest Base Camp Trek

What started as a New Years idea 18 months earlier brought four friends from different corners of the globe to converge on Nepal for an reunion adventure. When trying to sort the details of the trip and wade through the multitudes of local & international companies offering trekking trips in Nepal, Nepal Vision made the initial shortlist. Keshav brought them to the front of the queue. He was very helpful throughout, with prompt responses and answers to question after question. The confidence in the Nepal Vision team we had before the trip was held throughout. We were well led by guide Pema, with Lakpa & Dandy very worthy lieutenants along with the rest of the team. Reaching the summit was a surreal experience, revealing a breathtaking view of the Himalayas. We were impressed with the attitude and helpfulness throughout the 17 days, the good and the bad, the slow and the fast and a fantastic team dinner party in Lukla to finish it off. I would recommend Nepal Vision for those looking at an experience in the Himalayas. I also was able to visit the Chitwan National Park with Nepal Vision. John Goulter, NZ Meak Peak Summit – May 2012 Email: [email protected]

We have recently returned from a trek with Nepal Vision. It was an absolutely fantastic experience! If we go to Nepal again we will definitely book with Nepal Vision, and we have no hesitation in recommending them. There are real advantages to using a local company in Kathmandu, rather than going with an international company. The booking process was very easy, with Chet Bhatta quickly answering all our questions, sometimes within minutes! Nepal Vision were very flexible both before and during the trek, adjusting the itinerary to suit us. On our arrival in Kathmandu we stayed in the Malla Hotel, and after the trek at the Shanker Hotel. Both hotels were lovely and were a touch of luxury at each end of the trek. Our guide Deepak and porters Anoj and Chrishna were brilliant. They looked after us beautifully, both in the lodges and on the trails. They also carried a box of apples so that each night we were able to have fruit after our dinner. Deepak was a very experienced guide, and was extremely patient and encouraging. We were aware that he was carefully monitoring our health and fitness during the trek. We found the T houses to be much more comfortable than we were expecting, and were pleasantly surprised at each one. In Namche we even had a private bathroom with shower, a real treat. We thoroughly enjoyed our trek, loved being in Nepal and would recommend Nepal Vision to everyone! Mrs. Sue McAsey & Mr. Desmond McAsey,  [email protected] Mobile 0033 778 146888 EBC Trek at Oct/Nov, 2012

We are just back from our 15 days trip with Nepal Vision. Just some weeks before departure we had to change our trip plans due to a small leg injury at home. Nepal Vision arranged a trek tailor-made for our needs. The Himalaya scenery was stunning and breathtaking.  Great accommodation, professional, knowledgeable guide and an impressive porter. From start to finish, a top class operation. Dil and Mike were always there to ensure the trip was perfect, and make sure we were looked after. trekking in everest We would definitely use Nepal Vision for our next trip to Nepal/Tibet/Bhutan. Chet’s care and attention to detail is very impressive. Nepal Vision's focus on safety as well as comfort is reassuring. Thanks for a great trip Chet (1 class organizer), Dil (the patient guide with all the answers) and Mike (the porter made of steel).  Mr. Knutjacob Langeland & Mrs. Walmybenedicte Kleivdal Norway [email protected] Everest Trekking at Nov, 2012

Nepal Vision Treks was an absolutely fantastic outfitter. They showed true professionalism, knowledge and caring for their clients. Throughout the entire process they were instrumental in making sure we had the best time imaginable. Way beyond our expectations and always doing the special things to make our trip up to Everest Base Camp a true life changing experience. Many, many thanks to Chet Bhatta, Keshir and Geri for the great time!  Mr. Walter Everetts EBC Trek - 20 Days: April - May, 2012 United States 14526 E Gecko Ct. Fountain Hills, AZ. [email protected]

If you are thinking about trekking in Nepal and don't want to be stuck in a 20+ tour group, I highly suggest this company. If you are a westerner, don't let working with a local company scare you. I understand that most people want the comfort of working with a western outfitter but you are going to pay 3-4 times more and not get equivalent customer service. I was a little nervous at first but after contacting and speaking with Chet Bhatta I decided to go with Nepal Visions out of the 5 other outfitters I was talking to. I went with Nepal Vision because Chet was always the first to respond in full detail to my inquires, the price was very reasonable and I didn't want to be stuck with a large group (my aunt, myself, guide and porter). Nepal Vision are consummate professionals that offer great prices with warm personal touches to their packages. You can do any trek you desire in any groups size you prefer.  My aunt and I did the 15 day EBC trek with Nepal Vision with guide Eaklal and porter Rusha in April 2012 and we could not be any happier with our holiday.  We were welcomed as soon as we landed at the airport with leis and transported to Hotel Shanker. My aunt was a bit congested with a cold and Chet personally walked us to the western run medical clinic a block away to make sure my aunt was ok for the trek ahead. During the trek, guide Eaklal walked with my aunt while I went ahead with Rusha.  They were always looking out for our well being and they even provided us with fresh fruit for the entire trek (brought in from Kathmandu). No one else that we saw at the tea houses got fresh fruit but us. The trek was stunning but what I fell in love with were the warm and friendly Nepalese people. I can't wait to go back to do another trek with Nepal Vision. Tania Nguyen Valpak of Dallas [email protected]  2812 Trinity Square Dr Carrollton, TX 75006 Everest Base Camp trek - April / May 2012  

Hi Keshav, thank you so much for helping us to organize our trek to Gokyo Lake and Everest Base Camp recently. My sister (Tan Li Wen) and I had a wonderful time in the beautiful mountains, rivers, flowers and birds and meeting so many friendly locals and travellers along the way. We were also very impressed by the knowledge and care provided by your guide Kim and help with our bag by your porter, Tek. Now, we have beautiful memories and wonderful photos to share with our family and friends in Singapore. We'll be happy to provide references for your company should others wish to visit Nepal. Meantime, thank you very much once again and have a good weekend! Li Ping Tan Singapore April 2012 Email: [email protected]

Our cousin referred us to Nepal Vision when my sister and I were contemplating a trip to Everest Base Camp. We were immediately impressed by the prompt and helpful responses to our email inquiries by Keshav and the service continued to impress us throughout our unforgettable trip. Our brilliant guide Keshar and our porter Rai were incredibly professional and went out of their way to make sure that we were well looked after and safe. I was impressed by this local company that truly cares about its staff and the wider community. Look no further than Nepal Vision to take you on trip of a life time! Shyamika Peeligama and Shashika Peeligama Sydney, Australia  January 2012 E-mail: [email protected]

We went on the Everest Base Camp trek with Nepal Vision in January 2012. We had a fantastic time and would recommend Nepal Vision to anyone who wants to do this. Prior to the trip we were impressed with the information and advice we were given by email. When we arrived at Kathmandu we were met by our guide, who throughout our time in Nepal was extremely helpful and ensured that we enjoyed the trip and looked after all our needs. The trek itself was an amazing experience, and although we both suffered to some extent from the effects of altitude, we made it to the Base Camp. We would like to especially thank to Mr. Keshav for providing such a great experience, and would recommend Nepal Vision to anyone. Thanks Nepal Vision for this amazing trip! Mr. Stephen Byer & Mrs. Suzanne Byer United Kingdom  10th January, 2012 5 Hermitage Road Dundee DD5 2HY Phone: 01382 739112 E-mail: [email protected]

"I cannot say enough good words about Nepal Vision Treks. I have been in a number of countries, and on a number of tours, but none of the companies I have toured with have been as good as Nepal Vision. They went above and beyond to see that my cousin and I were taken care of, had all necessary information and thoroughly enjoyed our trip. Our guide and Sherpa were both excellent, not only informative and hard working, but also very kind, friendly and good people. In Kathmandu, a big big thank you to Chet Bhatta, who immediately made us feel like welcomed friends, and our time spent in Nepal most enjoyable, with many good memories for many years to come. Without hesitation, I would recommend Nepal Vision to anyone looking to trek in Nepal, or surrounding countries." Mr. Trevor Maggied & Adam Maggied - Everest Base Camp Trek- Dec 16-28th, 2011 Columbus, USA Email- [email protected]

I went on the Everest Base Camp Trek on 1 December 2011 with Nepal Vision Treks. I cannot rate Nepal Vision highly enough, everyone I have spoken to who says they may be interested to go to Nepal I immediately recommend Nepal Vision. Their value for money was outstanding; I had many friends who did the same trip with the same provisions and facilities and paid more than double what I did at Nepal Vision. In Kathmandu we stayed, from the amazing 4-star Hotel Shanker in Kathmandu to all the tea houses on the trek we clean and the food was good (well, as good as you can expect in the mountains!) Right from when I was picked up at the airport to when I was dropped off, I could always ask Nepal Vision for help, whether it be for other trips or the smallest things as to what time the shops close, or how do I get to Bhaktapur, and they would always be more than happy to help. Even the small things, such as the free duffel bag that they provided, the free transport to and from the airport (even though it was a lot later than my tour ended!) along with the delicious welcome and farewell dinners but most of all the friendly staff who always made me feel comfortable in Nepal. My guide, Keshar, was amazing. Along the trek he would cater for all of my needs. We could always walk at a steady pace, every morning he would be sure to check how we were feeling, he always knew the right track to take and little bits of advice such as to stay away from meat in the high mountains and to walk very slow on the climb kept me healthy and safe along the way. All-in-all, Nepal Vision provided me with a 5-star experience. Many western tour companies that charge sometimes 3 or 4-times the price need to learn from this outstanding tour company. Nothing was a hassle, they kept me safe and healthy and my trip to Nepal and trek to Base Camp were faultless and flawless. Thank you so much Keshav and everyone from Nepal Vision! I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending them to ANYONE travelling to Nepal! Brenton Anthony AUSTRALIA E-mail: [email protected] Phone: +61451667534 Date: 1 December 2011

Personally, my decision to choose Nepal Vision was because I wanted to support a company that was providing some community assistance: Nepal Vision does just that! A company with a soul! =) I would like to take this opportunity to thank Nepal Vision for making my first visit to Nepal absolutely incredible. The start of the journey was not the most desirable, as our original plan to head to Everest Base Camp, had to be cancelled due to bad weather.  However, despite this disappointment, our guide was so calm under pressure. He along with Chet Bhatta (the travel advisor for Nepal Vision) were able to quickly change our plans within a few hours and we headed to Annapurna Base Camp instead. We were blessed with great weather and spectacular scenery. Our guide was everything you can hope in a guide: patient, supportive and highly knowledgeable about his country. He has true passion for his work, and love for his country.  I can’t wait to come again to Nepal, and go to Everest Base Camp with Nepal Vision!  Thank you for the wonderful hospitality and making the trip extremely enjoyable and comfortable!  Yours sincerely,  Sharini Samarakoon Sharini Samarakoon Marketing and Communications 50 Valley Road, Epping NSW 2121 Web: www.empowerprojects.org

Thank you Nepal Vision & Keshav!!  My incredible Annapurna trekking with your company was an awesome experience because of your professional guidance. Our guide Deepak and Sherpa Bishnu did professional job during the 17 days 175 mi Annapurna Trekking, Deepak's consistent encouragements support was a great strength to my endurance and also your company's reasonable  price helped tremendously on my budget, can't wait to return and use your company again. Keshav I've recommended Nepal Vision trekking company to many of my trekking friends some are seriously thinking about Base camp in October 2012. Much thanks to Nepal Vision. trekking in nepal Happy New Year 2012!! Peggy Park Orange County Ca, USA E-mail: [email protected] Date: September 11 2011

Thank you for organising and setting up so well our trek to Everest Base Camp earlier this month. It was a fantastic experience, and one that I would thoroughly recommend to others - though being fit and healthy is a necessary prerequisite as it can be physically demanding at times. The organisation, thoughtfulness and consideration given by Nepal Vision was excellent. You were very helpful in making yourself available and answering questions both before we had travelled, and during the pre-trek briefings. I felt well briefed and prepared for the trek. There were 7 on our trek, and we lead superbly by Hom, who was always alert and looking after the interests of each of the trekkers; nothing was too much trouble for him and his team. We were each allowed to go at our own pace, which worked really well. Some people preferred to go fast and some slow, others liked to stop many times to take lots of photographs; everyone was accommodated. When we were on the way to Everest Base Camp from Gorak Shep, one of our party was not sure whether he had left his camcorder at a previous rest stop, or in the lodge at Gorak Shep. Despite protestations that it was unnecessary, Hom sent one of his guides back (with the room key for the lodge) to look for the camcorder, and he ran to the lodge and back and came back with the camcorder before we had got to Everest Base Camp. At each of the tea houses we could select what we wanted from the menu, and there was more choice than I had expected. The temperature ranged significantly. It was in the mid-20’s (degrees Celsius) when we left Kathmandu, and for the first 3 days we were walking in T-shirts during the days. However it got colder as we went higher, and particularly at night. It was -14oC at the top of Kala Patar. However the down jackets and the sleeping bags that Nepal Vision lent us were of good quality and coped well with the cold. Please feel free to use this endorsement on your web site, and include my mobile number. David Newman aged 59- Everest Base Camp Trek Oct, 2011 Perth, Western Australia Mob No +61 403 460 258 [email protected]

First class Nepal Vision Trekking Company provided a first rate, great experience when we trekked to Everest Base Camp in October 2011. Chet Bhatta helped us locate and get lost luggage taking us to the airport more than once. The guides were helpful and supportive each and every day, the trek was well organized and meals were not only provided but at your choice from the menu at each guest house - food was much better than expected. We were a group of seven from different countries and all thought Nepal Vision was great. Would do it again with them. Please feel free to use this endorsement on your web site, and include my mobile number. Mr. Dieter Wahl (67 years) and Mrs. Xiaobai Wang (56)  Address: 21 Pershing Aveenue Beverly MA 01915 USA Phone- 978-969-2030 Email- [email protected]

The trip was fantastic from start to finish. Upon our arrival to Kathmandu, we were driven to the office to go over the itinerary and details of our trek. The staff made sure we felt comfortable with everything and were prepared for our upcoming adventure. Every aspect of our journey (lodging, air and car travel, and food) was taken care of so we could just concentrate on having a good time. We even got a call while we were on the trail to make sure everything was okay! Our guide and porter were great too. The pace of the travel was comfortable and they made sure that we were as happy and healthy as possible. Not only was this our first trip to Nepal, it was also our honeymoon and we would be happy to recommend Nepal Vision Trek to anyone wishing to make the trip to Everest Base Camp. Mrs. Jade and Mr. Ted Morton, Sep 2011 – Everest Base Camp Trek Email- [email protected]  [email protected]  Colorado Springs, CO (USA)