recommendetrekkingguide
6th December 2009, 03:13 PM
If you are thinking of traveling to Nepal, then you need look no further than Hike Nepal’s (www.hikenepal.com ) Binod Mahat to take care of your trip.
I was part of a group of 6 women from the UK in our 40’s and 50’s with a love of adventurous hiking trips. We a little worried about whether we would be fit enough to cope with the Himalayas, but were very keen to visit Nepal.
I found Binod via an internet search and was immediately impressed by how carefully he responded to emails quickly and with detailed information. He gave me contact details for his previous clients and I followed up on these, all spoke glowingly of Binod and now I wouldn’t hesitate to do the same.
We exchanged emails over a period of 18 months or so before the trip, during which time Binod answered all our many questions and suggested a variety of itineraries to suit us. We eventually ended up with 9 day trek for 4 of us, with 2 opting to stop after 6 days, and Binod worked this out so that everyone was well looked after.
Binod’s quotation was much more competitive than the bigger UK based companies, and I feel that we had far superior service. He secured excellent rooms for us everywhere we stayed, knew exactly how to pace the trek for us, and clearly has the friendship and respect of many of the other guides, porters, lodge owners that we met en route. I sent Binod a deposit by Moneygram about 10 months before the trip, and we paid the rest on arrival.
Binod, ably supported by his team of smiling (and strong!) porters, is extremely attentive and will do everything possible to make your trip a success – so that you can concentrate on enjoying the extraordinary sights, sounds and wonders of Nepal, rather than worrying about the logistics. He is also a very interesting character and you should play cards with him at your peril!!
Fiona Whitehead
FWResearch, 8 Grimsdells Lane, Amersham, Bucks, HP6 6HE,
England.
Email: fiona@fwresearch.co.uk
Binod is the perfect Himalayan guide. Always there when you need him and merging into the nature when you want to just 'be'. Binod loves nature and cannot help inspiring. He is also a man of the people who relates easily. We were very impressed by his tenacity and generosity in finding us the best room (with bathroom if possible) available at the friendliest places. We ate our fill, were genuinely cared for, and enjoyed many great discussions on 'God and the world'. We highly recommend Binod to nature-loving, free spirited trekkers who would like the convenience, independence and peace of mind of having a guide and who would like to get to know a great Nepali guy.
Dr. Mo and Mike
Ireland and Australia
(Currently working in Switzerland -Im Esterli 9 4125 Riehen )
Here is the short version of our experiences trekking with Hike Nepal . Amazing! You do not need to look any further for guide services than with Binod Mahat who runs Hike Nepal . I can’t imagine anyone offering better services than Binod and his long-time porter, Chandra (the happiest Nepalese you will ever meet). Our 11-day Jomsom trek was one of the most memorable experiences of mine and my wife’s lives. We are already planning on coming back to trek to Everest Base Camp with Binod.
First, what makes Binod so great is his exemplary customer service and attention to detail. Second, he is very flexible and will help you design a trek to meet your specific needs. This includes changes to your itinerary during the trek. Third, his long-term porter and friend, Chandra is very knowledgeable as well and is like having a second guide on the trip. Fourth, Binod works independently that means all the money goes to him and Chandra, not some faceless owner who is getting rich off the hard work of the guides/porters. Lastly, Binod is just a great guy who cares passionately for his fellow countrymen and wants to improve the lives of his family, village and fellow citizens.
We highly recommend the Jomsom trek (part of the Annapurna Circuit) for those who have never done much trekking or do not have a lot of time for their vacation. The scenery is spectacular and the tea houses along the trek are among the best in Nepal . You will also experience more diverse scenery in a short amount of time than any other trek in Nepal . There are many variations to the Jomson trek that can match how many days you want to trek and your fitness level. It is a one-way trek where you fly in or out. The government is building a road along the route so go now before this classic Himalaya trek is gone forever!
Michael Murphy and Nadia Rehman
USA and (Washington D.C) and Pakistan.
During a 6 month sabbattical from work in 2006, I took the opportunity to spend a month in Asia, culminating in a trip to Everest Base Camp, which I had long since wanted to do. Booking at relatively short notice, I scanned the internet and came across Binod's website which immediately struck me as a little more personal than most of the big trekking companies. After checking a couple of references I made the plunge and booked up with Binod, who could not have been more responsive and helpful. The trek itself was a great experience and Binod was at all times a thoughtful, considerate and patient guide. One great advantage of booking an independent guide rather than a large group tour was the extra flexibility this provides. Our final trip was quite different to the original plan and we were able to adapt and modify our plans as the days went by, something which is much harder to do as part of a larger party. Binod is dedicated to making his company a success and making his clients' dreams come true. I heartily recommend him.
Peter Jackson,
England -Woodstock House
whpeterjackson@aol.com
I was part of a group of 6 women from the UK in our 40’s and 50’s with a love of adventurous hiking trips. We a little worried about whether we would be fit enough to cope with the Himalayas, but were very keen to visit Nepal.
I found Binod via an internet search and was immediately impressed by how carefully he responded to emails quickly and with detailed information. He gave me contact details for his previous clients and I followed up on these, all spoke glowingly of Binod and now I wouldn’t hesitate to do the same.
We exchanged emails over a period of 18 months or so before the trip, during which time Binod answered all our many questions and suggested a variety of itineraries to suit us. We eventually ended up with 9 day trek for 4 of us, with 2 opting to stop after 6 days, and Binod worked this out so that everyone was well looked after.
Binod’s quotation was much more competitive than the bigger UK based companies, and I feel that we had far superior service. He secured excellent rooms for us everywhere we stayed, knew exactly how to pace the trek for us, and clearly has the friendship and respect of many of the other guides, porters, lodge owners that we met en route. I sent Binod a deposit by Moneygram about 10 months before the trip, and we paid the rest on arrival.
Binod, ably supported by his team of smiling (and strong!) porters, is extremely attentive and will do everything possible to make your trip a success – so that you can concentrate on enjoying the extraordinary sights, sounds and wonders of Nepal, rather than worrying about the logistics. He is also a very interesting character and you should play cards with him at your peril!!
Fiona Whitehead
FWResearch, 8 Grimsdells Lane, Amersham, Bucks, HP6 6HE,
England.
Email: fiona@fwresearch.co.uk
Binod is the perfect Himalayan guide. Always there when you need him and merging into the nature when you want to just 'be'. Binod loves nature and cannot help inspiring. He is also a man of the people who relates easily. We were very impressed by his tenacity and generosity in finding us the best room (with bathroom if possible) available at the friendliest places. We ate our fill, were genuinely cared for, and enjoyed many great discussions on 'God and the world'. We highly recommend Binod to nature-loving, free spirited trekkers who would like the convenience, independence and peace of mind of having a guide and who would like to get to know a great Nepali guy.
Dr. Mo and Mike
Ireland and Australia
(Currently working in Switzerland -Im Esterli 9 4125 Riehen )
Here is the short version of our experiences trekking with Hike Nepal . Amazing! You do not need to look any further for guide services than with Binod Mahat who runs Hike Nepal . I can’t imagine anyone offering better services than Binod and his long-time porter, Chandra (the happiest Nepalese you will ever meet). Our 11-day Jomsom trek was one of the most memorable experiences of mine and my wife’s lives. We are already planning on coming back to trek to Everest Base Camp with Binod.
First, what makes Binod so great is his exemplary customer service and attention to detail. Second, he is very flexible and will help you design a trek to meet your specific needs. This includes changes to your itinerary during the trek. Third, his long-term porter and friend, Chandra is very knowledgeable as well and is like having a second guide on the trip. Fourth, Binod works independently that means all the money goes to him and Chandra, not some faceless owner who is getting rich off the hard work of the guides/porters. Lastly, Binod is just a great guy who cares passionately for his fellow countrymen and wants to improve the lives of his family, village and fellow citizens.
We highly recommend the Jomsom trek (part of the Annapurna Circuit) for those who have never done much trekking or do not have a lot of time for their vacation. The scenery is spectacular and the tea houses along the trek are among the best in Nepal . You will also experience more diverse scenery in a short amount of time than any other trek in Nepal . There are many variations to the Jomson trek that can match how many days you want to trek and your fitness level. It is a one-way trek where you fly in or out. The government is building a road along the route so go now before this classic Himalaya trek is gone forever!
Michael Murphy and Nadia Rehman
USA and (Washington D.C) and Pakistan.
During a 6 month sabbattical from work in 2006, I took the opportunity to spend a month in Asia, culminating in a trip to Everest Base Camp, which I had long since wanted to do. Booking at relatively short notice, I scanned the internet and came across Binod's website which immediately struck me as a little more personal than most of the big trekking companies. After checking a couple of references I made the plunge and booked up with Binod, who could not have been more responsive and helpful. The trek itself was a great experience and Binod was at all times a thoughtful, considerate and patient guide. One great advantage of booking an independent guide rather than a large group tour was the extra flexibility this provides. Our final trip was quite different to the original plan and we were able to adapt and modify our plans as the days went by, something which is much harder to do as part of a larger party. Binod is dedicated to making his company a success and making his clients' dreams come true. I heartily recommend him.
Peter Jackson,
England -Woodstock House
whpeterjackson@aol.com