I don’t know how to sing enough praises for the entire team at OHT. Prior to our arrival in Nepal, we emailed 15-20 different trekking agencies with extensive and detailed questions about a four month trip we were planning. Most agencies didn’t respond, and the ones who had, only partially answered us. However, OHT answered every single question we had sent, plus offered additional details. Upon arrival to Thamel in Kathmandu, every single person we spoke with at OHT was professional and helpful. We never once felt they were trying to upsell us (a common theme we’d been running into). In fact, even in situations where we thought we’d have to spend, they would graciously let us know it was unnecessary. They spent hours going through our region by region itineraries and maps with us. We felt they genuinely listened to us when we expressed our hopes for our trip. We are planning to return to Nepal again in the future and wouldn’t dream of going to any other agency. Again, from start to finish, we were so impressed with OHT and know they’d take wonderful care of all their customers. We can’t recommend them enough!
Allison Bauman
United States
Mar 2020
I completed my second hike, Langtang, with the amazing guide Rupak from this agency, having previously hiked Manaslu. Rupak excelled at finding the best tea houses, planning the daily itinerary, and managing risks, especially with heavy snowfall on the horizon. He was attentive to everyone’s health, considering altitude issues—though there were none on this relatively lower trek. Rupak handled all details from permits to travel arrangements. He is a positive, fun, knowledgeable, and outgoing person who has become a great friend.
Peter W
Jan 2020
I cannot recommend Outdoors and its amazing team highly enough. They provide absolutely everything with the highest standards. They have good and fast communication at the planning stage and while en-route, very competitive prices without hidden fees, an excellent team supporting at every stage (pick-ups, office, guides, porters), a great capacity to solve any unexpected problem you can come across (eg flight delays or personal requests), the ability to tailor-design your experience, plus an excellent personal touch which makes you feel among friends. Our guide, Subba, and our porter, Hari, were certainly one more member of our team, very experienced, with high leadership and management skills, and formidable travel companions with their excellent humour. They didn’t hesitate to act as guide, cook, porter, or anything the situation required. From the office, Raj and team were absolutely fantastic. They managed everything to our highest expectations. Will certainly repeat with each and everyone of them!
Jaime Rubio
Spain
Dec 2019
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Upper Mustang TrekDuring our Fulbright stay in Kathmandu, we wanted an escape from the city and contacted Raj at our hotel, Hotel Friends Home. He connected us with Ram Rijal from Outdoor Himalayan Treks, who quickly arranged a detailed 5-day Poon Hill trek, including all logistics and gear. We added a night in Pokhara at the start and end, which Ram handled effortlessly. Our guide Krishna, with his extensive experience and passion for nature, and our cheerful porter Lela made the trek memorable. Ram and his team treated us like family, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable adventure.
Drake
Lawrence, KS, USA
Nov 2019
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Ghorepani Poon Hill TrekI trekked the Annapurna Circuit for 14 days with Outdoor Himalayan Treks in November 2019. My guide, Dilli, was exceptional, handling all logistical details and offering invaluable local knowledge throughout the adventure. I highly recommend their services, and especially Dilli if he is available!
nicm4894
Toronto, Canada
Nov 2019
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Annapurna Circuit TrekMy solo Manaslu Circuit and Tsum Valley trek with Outdoor was amazing and lovely. They are a very professional travel agency that arranges and handles everything for your journey. Also, my guide Arjun guided me through the trip with a lot of joy and knowledge. Strongly recommended.
Dorgilyt
Nov 2019
I highly recommend Outdoor Himalayan Treks. The initial contact with the company was fast and informative, and they provided a convenient airport-to-hotel transfer. Rajendra’s support was invaluable. Our guides, Dilli Prasad Lamsal, and Sherpa Dima were outstanding—extremely professional with excellent English and extensive knowledge of the mountains. Dilli attended to our needs daily, checking our health and securing the best accommodations. For a top-notch Himalayan adventure, trekking with these professionals is a great choice. Many thanks to Outdoor Himalayan Treks!
Dominik S
Sept 2019
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Annapurna Circuit TrekBadri Aryal organized a perfect 3-day trek for our 1-week visit to Kathmandu, showing exceptional adaptability and a clear focus on our needs. Our guide, Prakash, was highly professional, fluent in English, and had the perfect attitude for making our experience enjoyable. The trek offered a wonderful blend of physical activity and the stunning natural landscapes of Nepal. Highly recommended, and many thanks to OHT!
JPF89
Barcelona, Spain
Aug 2019
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Heritage Discovery in KathmanduI had an amazing trip with a two-day trek from Sundarijal to Chisapani and then from Chisapani to Nagarkot, guided by Rupak. The views were breathtaking, showcasing various landscapes around the Kathmandu Valley. Rupak was exceptional, offering plenty of insights about the sights along the way. Highly recommended!
Nathaniel Martyn
Jun 2019
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Sundarijal Chisapani Nagarkot HikeI was referred to this company by a friend who trekked in Pokhara. With only 3 nights in Nepal, an internal flight wasn’t feasible due to weather unpredictability. My trip was fantastic, thanks to my guide, Badri, who was genuine, accommodating, and knowledgeable. The hotels, Mums Home in Kathmandu and Country Villa Hotel in Nagarkhot, were excellent, with the latter offering stunning valley views, even though the Himalayas were obscured by weather.
The mountain flight to see Everest was incredible, and I was lucky with clear weather. Highlights included visits to Monkey Temple, Patan Durbar, Bodnath Stupa, and witnessing an authentic Hindu funeral ceremony. We also explored Bhaktapur Durbar Square and enjoyed a trek to Nagarkhot. Badri’s proactive communication and honest insights made the trip memorable.
The only downside was the entrance fees to monuments, which felt a bit high for tourists. Despite this, Nepal is affordable, the people are friendly, and Kathmandu is safe. For a short visit, I highly recommend this itinerary and Badri as a guide.
macklesfield
Wexford, Ireland
Jun 2019
Was put in touch with this company through a friend who had been trekking in Pokhara, Nepal. I only had 3 nights maximum in Nepal so getting an internal flight to somewhere else like Pokhara wasn’t really an option, flights are weather dependent and often cancelled. Couldn’t have been happier with my trip. My guide Badri was fantastic. Very genuine, very accommodating, very knowledgeable, very nice man. Nothing was too much trouble for him and at all times he was very flexible in trying to meet whatever requests I may have had. Very happy with the hotels I stayed in (Mums Home in Kathmandu and Country Villa Hotel in Nagarkhot). The hotel in Nagarkhot in particular is wonderful, views of the valley from balcony in my room where not what I had expected when booking my trip. Unfortunately the weather wasn’t clear and I couldn’t see the Himalayas but the view was still beautiful.
Did the Mountain flight to see Everest and the Himalayas, really recommend it. I was fortunate in that the day I did it the weather was clear and the views and photos I got were fantastic, the flight had actually been cancelled the day before and after so I was very lucky with my timing. After that I visited Monkey Temple (Badri was pretty sure I would forget the real name of the temple, and he was right!), Patan Durbar, Boduddha Stupa and probably the highlight for me, the visit to the crematorium on the banks of the Bagmati river and the observance of an authentic Hindu funeral ceremony. It is a very moving experience. Fitting all 5 of those things in one day is possibly a bit much but I was happier to have done it this way and it meant I had more time for the trek the following day. We visited Bakhtapur Durbar Square the following day, one of the oldest towns in Kathmandu Valley. I probably had a little bit of sightseeing fatigue at this stage and it was only towards the end of this visit I kind of warmed up to the place but it is a pretty impressive place in its own right and had I seen it earlier the previous day I think I would have really enjoyed it. From there we drove to another village where we began our trek to Nagarkhot. The trek took about 4 hours. It is not the most spectacular trek I have ever done but it was a nice change from the city and it was a very enjoyable few hours spent in the Nepalese countryside. Very happy with the hotel I stayed in, there were no doubt cheaper options but I was very happy to be staying in the Country Villa hotel.
Final day I went back to Kathmandu, visited the Garden of Dreams and spent some free time shopping for gifts, etc. in Thamel (where my hotel had also been). Overall, a fantastic trip, got as much out of my short visit as I could possibly have hoped for. My guide Badri had been very proactive and good at keeping in touch with me prior to my trip and ensured the trip went as well as it possibly could for me. He was very knowledgeable and informative but at the same time acknowledged if he did not know something and also that what he was telling me was of course his interpretation of things or his point of view, this honesty I appreciated. Only slight negative for me was entrance fees for almost every monument, not sure if anywhere we visited was free. A lot of them were 3-4 US dollars but one or two were $10 or even $15, and for some of those you weren’t actually allowed into the temple unless you were Hindu anyway so it did on occasion feel like you were being exploited a little bit as a tourist. Still though, the country is very cheap in general, the people are extremely friendly and the city of Kathmandu itself is very safe and tourist friendly. If you’ve only a short stay in Nepal/Kathmandu and wish to get the most out of your visit I’d recommend an itinerary like the one described above and I’d highly recommend Badri as a guide/point of contact.
Eamonn
Ireland
June 2019
I did the 4-day Poon Hill Trek with Dilli Lamsal and chose this agency based on their prompt responses, despite some concerns about the cost. As a first-time trekker, I found the itinerary could have been better tailored to my pace and experience, as Day 3 turned out to be extremely long. Dilli was helpful and well-organized, but I felt somewhat left out due to our pace difference and some inappropriate jokes. On Day 4, we cut the trek short, which seemed to be more about Dilli’s schedule than my comfort. Improved organization, such as better lodging choices for warm showers, would have enhanced the experience.
Cathy
Bangkok, Thailand
Apr 2019
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Ghorepani Poon Hill TrekHighly recommend Dilli as a guide. He made our trip very unforgettable and comfortable. Thank you, Dilli.
Nina
Mar 2019
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Ama Dablam ExpeditionI trekked in the Everest region with Rupak Rimal and Dilli Lamsal, and I highly recommend both of them. They are not only great guides but also exceptional individuals.
sahills
Mumbai, India
Mar 2019
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Everest Base Camp TrekThis was my first trekking trip, and I wasn’t sure what to expect. We did the Ama Dablam Base Camp trek, and our guide, Dilli, made the experience incredibly comfortable and enjoyable. His extensive knowledge of the trails and regional culture enhanced our journey. Overall, it was a highly rewarding and wonderful experience!
Mpdoti
Mar 2019
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Ama Dablam ExpeditionOn my first trekking adventure to Ama Dablam Base Camp, our guide Dilli was exceptional throughout the week. His experience and care ensured our safety and comfort, and his extensive knowledge helped us enjoy every view and moment. He kept us well-fed, well-rested, and prepared for each day, while his engaging personality made him popular among other guides. I highly recommend Dilli and this company for any Himalayan adventure. It was an overall wonderful experience.
Gary D
Mar 2019
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Ama Dablam Expedition