Petenaz
22nd May 2009, 11:22 PM
I wanted to send a recommendation for Prem Rai to anyone who reads your site. We used Prem to help set up our Annapurna circuit trip March-April 09. I found him on a different site (http://www.nepal-dia.de/int__England/int__england.html), contacted him, and he became an immediate asset. I also contacted numerous other independent and western guides and services, but Prem was the most detailed, helpful, and responsive - he was also a good value!
Unfortunately Prem was not available to be our personal guide but he did arranged a terrific guide-porter to assist us. I was trekking with my wife and 75 year old mother, and Hari, our guide porter, was an amazing companion and huge asset. We started near Pokrah at Begnes Tal lake and took four days to get to Khudi and the main circuit trek. Having Hari during those first four days was invaluable, there were definitely spots we could have added unneeded distance to our trek by taking a wrong trail.
From Khudi we followed the main circuit, via Gyaru (upper trail near Pisang), to Tilcho (which ended up snowed out at the base camp), up over Thorung La, and finishing in Jomsom. The whole time, Hari was attentive to my mom, split heavy loads with me as my mom encountered problems, and went with me on all of my indulgent excursions up side trails. We even ran up to Milrepa's Cave near Braga in just under an hour (great run).
During our trek we were also lucky enough to meet up with Prem and his group, and for three days we enjoyed each other's company and had a lot of fun. Prem even gave my mom a much needed massage near Tilcho Lake, which invigorated and fired her up for the next few days!
I can't say enough about Prem and his family. They were conscientious, courteous, and fairly priced. They took care of all our arrangements from Katmandu to Jomson and back. Incredible service at prices no western guiding outfit would ever offer. Prem is a true professional and deserves anyone's business. If Prem is not available, ask him for one of his talented and friendly associates.
Contact Prem at premmainarai@hotmail.com and/or mobilephone in Pokhara 9804115956
Petenaz:)
Unfortunately Prem was not available to be our personal guide but he did arranged a terrific guide-porter to assist us. I was trekking with my wife and 75 year old mother, and Hari, our guide porter, was an amazing companion and huge asset. We started near Pokrah at Begnes Tal lake and took four days to get to Khudi and the main circuit trek. Having Hari during those first four days was invaluable, there were definitely spots we could have added unneeded distance to our trek by taking a wrong trail.
From Khudi we followed the main circuit, via Gyaru (upper trail near Pisang), to Tilcho (which ended up snowed out at the base camp), up over Thorung La, and finishing in Jomsom. The whole time, Hari was attentive to my mom, split heavy loads with me as my mom encountered problems, and went with me on all of my indulgent excursions up side trails. We even ran up to Milrepa's Cave near Braga in just under an hour (great run).
During our trek we were also lucky enough to meet up with Prem and his group, and for three days we enjoyed each other's company and had a lot of fun. Prem even gave my mom a much needed massage near Tilcho Lake, which invigorated and fired her up for the next few days!
I can't say enough about Prem and his family. They were conscientious, courteous, and fairly priced. They took care of all our arrangements from Katmandu to Jomson and back. Incredible service at prices no western guiding outfit would ever offer. Prem is a true professional and deserves anyone's business. If Prem is not available, ask him for one of his talented and friendly associates.
Contact Prem at premmainarai@hotmail.com and/or mobilephone in Pokhara 9804115956
Petenaz:)