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I wish you a healthy, successful and happy 2025.After the great trip to Nepal, I had a lot to do in the business, so thedays off from Christmas were urgently needed to recover.My work starts again on 07.01., so I can finally use the time to givesome feedback.As I said in Nepal, it was a very great expedition with you, which was aunique experience for me. Here is a brief summary of my thoughts:# Very quick and competent feedback by email during the planning phase.# absolute reliability in the implementation of all organizationalframework conditions regarding costs, accommodation, transfers and tourguide.# Hotel in Kathmandu and accommodation/meals on the way to Base Camp andback were very good.# Transfers by different drivers and luggage transportation by theporters worked very well.# Very friendly and helpful team at Base Camp, who supported and lookedafter us perfectly. I felt very comfortable because of the small team,the family atmosphere was great. Pasang and the two helpers Dawa, Pasangmade a great job in the kitchen.It's often the little things that make the difference, such as thebucket of warm water for washing your hands or the hot towel for yourface and hands before eating.# the infrastructure in the base camp with heated tent, shower tent(with warm water for washing), personal expedition tent incl. mattressand pillow, toilet tent (zipper defective) and photovoltaic module wasgood and suitable, even if other organizations in the base camp aresometimes more comfortable/newer.# I would especially like to thank Sonam for his guidance and hisvaluable and competent support on the ascent of Himlung. I would alsolike to thank Ngawa, who also did a great job on the mountain and dideverything he could to make sure everything went well.# The 1:1 support on the mountain was very good and important, so thatStefan and Ngawa could turn around and Sonam could continue with me.# For me, the trekking from Base Camp to Koto in 2 days was suitable,but I think we stressed Stefan too much. We should probably have planned3 days, taking into account Stefan's state of health. Bettertransparency about real walking times would have been helpful for abetter decision.# Your additional support and hints regarding the equipment, theKathmandu sightseeing program and the necessary flight rebookings weregreat.# The invitation to the final dinner at Tensing and Ngima's home wasvery nice.# The price-performance ratio is very good, communication in English waseasy.I really enjoyed the expedition to Himlung with Annapurna Foothills. Iam very happy to recommend you, thank you and the whole team very muchfor the unique experience.Now I'm looking forward to the ski touring season, there's already snowin the mountains.Ngima, you are very welcome to use my feedback or excerpts from it foradvertising purposes on the Internet.All the best and stay healthyAndreas

We trekked the Langtang, Gosainkunda & Helambu over 15 days. Ngima answered all our questions promptly leading up to our trip. Once in Nepal everything was very well organized from transportation to gear rental and much more. Jangmu was a prefect guide; we were very impressed with her deep knowledge of the Nepali culture which she shared generously. We were proud to have a female guide, other trekkers wanted to steal Jangmu as she always got us the best rooms in the best teahouses. Tshring not only carried our bag, he helped us often and made us laugh and the two together were a lot of fun.The trail was amazing and is not as crowed as some others. We passed through a great variety of regions with different characteristics. After the trek we spent a few days exploring Kathmandu. Ngima and Tenzin invited us into their home for a delicious Diwali dinner. Ngima, Tenzin, Jangmu and Tshring, thanks again for this amazing experience. We highly recommend Annapurna Foothills for anyone visiting Nepal.

 Summiting Mt. Baruntse at an altitude of 7 129 meters (24 000 ft.) was no small feat and a huge accomplishment I will always be grateful for!After so many ups and downs, suffering from acute mountain sickness after going up to a higher camp too quickly and having to rush down to basecamp to recover, pulling an all-nighter to summit, realizing how high I was only as the sun rose and feeling terrified from the last stretch following the narrow mountain crest, victory had a very sweet taste indeed.Here's some pictures of our climb from basecamp to the top of this giant, passing through a paradise of blue ice and snow, crevasses and steep walls of rocks inviting us to climb higher and higher ❄️ Once again a huge thank you to my amazing team without whom none of this would have been possible, for all the laughs we shared in the kitchen tent playing cards or during our most memorable night at camp 2 where we forgot to bring plates and cutlery and had to eat handfuls of spaghetti out of plastic bags 🍝Last but none the least, thank you to @annapurnafoothillstreks for being the most caring and helpful agency I could have dreamed of, I'd climb with you again in a heartbeat.  

Absolutely first class company from start to finish.This company went above and beyond on all aspects of the trip and would highley recommend them to others .

Hello Ngima.Now that I am back in Ireland I just wanted to drop you a note to say thank you.I really enjoyed my trip to Nepal to climb Mera Peak. This expedition meant so much to me and your attention to detail and your personal touch are really appreciated. You made me feel very welcome from the moment I arrived and the fact that you got up early and came to the airport with me when I was leaving is really excellent service.If I am coming back to Nepal again I will certainly use your company and I would have no hesitation in recommending your company to anyone I know going trecking in Nepal.I hope you get some time with your family when the season ends and hopefully we will meet again. Until then, Namaste and keep safe. Regards,Brian.

Mera Peak trek – October 2024Trek Company: Annapurna Foothills – Ngima Neru SherpaGuide: Dendi SherpaPorters: Ngima and KarmaComments: I hope these comments are useful to anyone considering trekking Mera Peak in NepalI travelled from Australia to Nepal to trek Mera Peak during October 2024. My friend and I chose Mera Peak due to our skill level (limited altitude and technical climbing experience) and that Mera peak offers outstanding views of the Himalaya. From reading about Mera Peak, this appeared to be a non-technical, high climb with rewarding views and with good fitness and a steady resolve, achievable for both of us. This turned out to be spot on.Next came, choosing a trekking company who would look after us. We wanted a company that would pick us up from Kathmandu airport, look after everything, and then drop us back at the airport when we were all finished. Importantly we wanted to partner with a local Nepalese company and ensure the money we spent went directly to the Nepalese and also be guided by Nepalese guides- the experts. This is exactly what we received from Annapurna Foothills.I emailed a few companies after researching their websites/offers. We chose Annapurna foothills based on their honest descriptions of their treks, their experience and their approach toward guiding. In addition to these requirements, Annapurna Foothills provided the trek at an extremely competitive price. They were immediately attentive to my email questions and before I knew it, I was conversing with Ngima regularly. Throughout the entire experience, I felt supported and all my questions/concerns were immediately answered. The Annapurna Foothills team are experienced and go out of their way to support you- their service to their customers was way beyond my expectations.When we felt comfortable, we chose our dates, selected the corresponding trek via the website, signed on and paid the deposit.We then commenced our personal fitness training, which I strongly recommend any reader to focus on. Mera Peak   is a challenge. With good fitness you will place yourself in the best position for a successful experience. As the website advises, the days are long (6 hours avg. most days) with lots of stairs, up and down. In Australia, we have small mountains/hills so training at an altitude gym did the trick and shed the excess kilograms, improved leg strength and lung capacity. Also, hiking as much as possible helped enormously. Mental resilience is also something to prepare if you can. Read what you can and asking questions to experienced climbers will definitely help. Understanding the trek and the impact of altitude on the body prepared me well.The gear list from the website is very accurate. I ended up taking too much gear preparing for the worst and in retrospect this was unfair on the porters, who without compliant ever, carried my gear all the way to high camp and back again. I also had to carry my extra “stuff” which ended up as a 12kilo pack. My humble advice - grab yourself a 120litre duffle, pack it with your gear (and sleeping bag) and try to limit it to 15kgs or less. The porters carry 2 Duffels and another bag each in a jaw dropping effort every day. Then pack your day pack with what you need (essentials only) and will carry each day (water/snacks/warm top. coat etc. but keep it light). Your guide will advise on the necessary gear you’ll need. Light and efficient packing is the way to go. Good gear (esp. boots) is very important.Fast forward and we arrived late (10pm) into Kathmandu airport- 3.5hours later (1.30am) we were through “the arrival process” and there waiting for us, with a smile and sign with our names on it, was Ngima from Annapurna Foothills. From there, everything was looked after by Ngima and the AF team.Some general comments to help any reader:LanguageOur guide had excellent English, the tea house staff have enough English to get by- there was never an issue with the language barrier for us.Meals on the trek:Each tea house has a range of breakfast/lunch and dinner choices. These are awesome and carb rich. Protein is mostly from fresh eggs or lentils. Carbs from potatoes/ pasta/noodles and local grain bread. Tea and coffee is available at any teahouse. The meals are great and sizable. As a bigger guy I needed a bit more protein and supplemented my diet with a daily protein bar. The daily treat from AF of a mars bar/bounty etc was also essential, and greatly appreciated.TeahousesThese are basically a building with a number of 2 bed rooms – most with 6 or more rooms. The beds are very comfortable, clean and firm (with pillow and blanket/doona etc.). These were really fantastic.ShowerSome teahouses provide a shower (most a warm bucket of water only) for a feeInternet and PowerMost teahouses will offer both for a charge (some hikers recharge phones/camera with a solar panel recharge device strapped to their day pack.AltitudeAt 6476m Mera will definitely test you. Progress is slow and steady. Diamox/other altitude medications may be prescribed by your doctor. We used Diamox (half a tab 12 hourly) and it worked a treat (no headaches at all). Slight tingling in the fingers and a couple of extra trips to the loo but nothing unmanageable. Most people who turned around were suffering from strong headaches.Our Mera peak trek involved only 1 tent night (at high camp) - I slept in most of my gear that night and was very warm. The tents had mattresses. The food at high camp was fantasticOur GuideDendi Sherpa was incredible- extremely patient as we made our way through jungle initially and then the higher altitudes. He was always supportive, had excellent English, so managed the language barrier when required and was a wealth of knowledge throughout the trek. On summit day he stepped up and was clear and precise as was required. Our trek required a little management due to poor weather at Lukla and a required drive. Dendi had it all under control. A highlight was our daily fresh coffee, percolated to perfection by Dendi and served with a morning smile. A truly nice guy with an infectious smile and a forever positive attitude. Extremely experienced, Everest, Mera, Island peak, you name the mountain he’s climbed/guided it. He knows everyone and is very well respected. I could not have asked more from a guide and can’t say enough thank you(s) to Dendi. Looking of the AF website, all the AF guides have excellent English and are very experienced.Our PortersSuperhuman with wonderful Nepalese smiles at all times, even when you knew they were exhausted. Where you can, a daily thank you by paying for an extra drink and/or food item for the porters at the teahouses is extremely appreciated.Take cash (Nepali rupee) - there are no ATM’s on the trek so stock up with (Nepali Rupee) before you go. Main expenses will be extra food, power recharges and any internet use. Tips for staff at the end of your trek.Tips – pay cash (need to take this with you as some staff may not return to Kathmandu with you)The AF guide is good regarding tips – as mentioned in the guide, if you are happy with the service (porters and guides etc.) tip as generously as you can. On our trip they were all incredible.Post trek trip to Chitwan National Park- this was a little extra we tagged on to allow for rest/recovery and a little relaxed site seeing. This was a fantastic end to our trip to Nepal. A luxury hotel (very affordable with an all-you-can-eat buffet to pack back on some lost kilos). We saw one horned rhino, crocodile and thoroughly enjoyed the safari tours and river cruises. If you have the time, this was a great short addition (3 extra days) to our trip. The Chitwan tour/stay was of course completely organised by Ngima and the AF team. All we needed to do was get on the bus.Hotel in Kathmandu- fantastic- clean, comfortable, great coffee and very helpful staff.That’s it. I hope you have a great trip to Nepal and as a rewarding trek to Mera Peak as we did - Annapurna Foothills will definitely look after you - they are worth it. Paul MalikidesAustralia (Mera Peak - October 2024) 

Oct 2024 • FriendsOn October 18, 2024 I reached the summit of Mera Peak - at the age of 74. Huge thanks to Ngima and his team at Annapurna Foothills. From the moment I arrived in Kathmandu, they made me feel more than welcome and went above and beyond my expectations. The tour was perfectly organized arranging pick-ups from the airport, lodging, jeep transportation, booking bus tickets, also arranging the trip to Chitwan and much more. Our trekking and climbing guide Dendi Sherpa was a perfect guide, highly professional and supportive. He and our two porters Nima and Karma did their best every day to make us feel comfortable and enjoy the trekking and summiting. It has been one of my hardest and at the same time of the best mountain climb. If it was not for Dendi Sherpa I would not have stood on Mera Peak. I highly recommend Annapurna Foothills services for any trip to Nepal. 

I decided this expedition few days before they started....End it was good decision.My the best last minute trip ;-)) The small local company that offers a high standard of services.All team have done great job.The food was delicious.Climbing Sherpas were very helpful and they did hard work during peak attack.Finally I did not reached the summit. I was too slow...But I got more help from climbing Sherpa-Naong ,than I expected.Thank you once again for everyone.If you want to experience a beautiful time in Nepal just do it with Annapurna Foothills Trek & Expedition.You will not be dissapointed.