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Thanks for your everlasting patience and flexibility when we needed a stop for a tea break, take a picture or even wanted to change our route.All was possible with you and also anything could be arranged. Super! We also liked your company as a guide and person a lot during (and after) our trekking and of course playing some games of Yathzee in the evening.We still owe you a piece of appelpie :-).Again thank you so much for everything!Trekking Area: Ghorpani TrekkingTrip Advisor reviewNamaste,Rob & Linda, HollandDutch VersionHallo Ngima,Bedankt voor je eeuwig durende geduld and flexibiliteit wanneer we wilde stoppen voor een thee pauze, het nemen van een foto of zelfs toen we onze route wilde aanpassen.Alles was mogelijk en alles kon geregeld worden. Top! We vonden je gezelschap als gids en persoon zeer prettig tijdens (en na) de trekking en natuurlijk de potjes Yathzee die we 's avonds gespeeld hebben.Je hebt nog steeds een punt appeltaart te goed van ons! :-)Nogmaals enorm bedankt voor alles.Namaste,Rob & Linda, Holland

It was extremely lucky for us to choose Annapurna Foothills Treks for our trekking trip to Nepal. We are really grateful for the guide and service that was provided throughout our whole trip.We have zero experience and knowledge about trekking (in addition to coming there on Winter time). Hence, we were definitely under-prepared for our trekking tour through Lukla, Pakdhing, Namche Bazaar, and Syangboche, ending in Everest View hotel. In addition, we were physically unfit to deal with the high elevations, didnt bring appropriate gears, and more.Nevertheless, through our struggles we can see Ngima's deep experience and knowledge in trekking. He is organized, while haste, reliable in making extreme schedule changes to accommodate our pace (from horses to planes) and our high lodging expectations. Ngima also provided us with rich insights to the culture, politics, ethnic history of Nepal. All in all making the trip an extremely pleasant one.We are really grateful as a four person family to have trekked in Nepal and meet Ngima, Tenzin Dolma, and the Annapurna Foothills Treks family - making this an unforgettable trip.Namaste,We hope to see you again in the futureThe Pardi FamilyJakarta, Los Angeles, New York"[email protected]

We trekked around the Annapurna massive in April 2011. Some friends who had done the same trekking some years before recommended Ngima to us and from that very moment everything was very easy. We have to say that we are independent travellers and we are not used to travelling with a guide; for that reason it took us some time to make up our minds. Now we know it was the right thing to do.Right from the beginning we realised the Ngima was a professional, so we trusted him completely and followed all his advices concerning breaks, timetable, food and acclimatization. We know that if we had trekked on our own we would probably have had problems with altitude because we would have ascended faster and wouldn't have rested enough. If Ngima said that we had to start early because of the heat, the day was really hot. When Ngima said that we had to start early to get to Jomson before midday because of the wind, it was a gale!The way Ngima organises the trekking is easy to follow for people used to moderate trekking. The length of the stages and the regular ascent make you enjoy even the toughest stages. We also want to mention the importance of our porter Gelju in our enjoyment, who was also a good companion.Apart from the trekking itself, Ngima told us lots of interesting things about Nepal, its culture, Buddhism and about his people, the Sherpas. We must say that apart from English, Ngima speaks Spanish. Because of all these things, and because he proved to be a very good person, we highly recommend Ngima and his company Annapurna Foothills Treks & Expedition and we wish him the best luck.You can read about our trekking in our blogNosgustapasear.blogspot.com Raúl y LourdesBilbaoSpain.

I first met Ngima in 2007, while on the Annapurna Sanctuary trek. Ngima was guiding for a different group, but the two groups became friendly and trekked together for several days, during which time I was impressed by Ngima's friendly, helpful nature. His group were also full of praise for the excellent service they were receiving from him, so I decided that I would use his guiding services on my next visit to Nepal.I returned to Nepal with my girlfriend in 2010, this time to trek in the Everest region. In advance, I contacted Ngima via email and was delighted when he agreed to guide us. All the arrangements for the trek were organised via email – it was very easy.The trek itself was fantastic, made all the more special by Ngima, who was genuinely concerned with giving us the best possible experience. When minor problems arose (eg. overcrowded lodges), none of which were his fault, he always found a solution.During the trek, Ngima was a constant source of information, giving us a much better understanding of the culture and landscape we were trekking through. This made it an even more fulfilling experience.Ngima really is an excellent guide. He is friendly, caring and well organised, with an excellent grasp of English, making communication very easy. He also speaks very good Spanish. I would happily recommend him and would encourage anyone to use his services.PaulCornwall, [email protected]

1) Advantages:- very sympathetic and kind Sherpa team- Very professional organization: Ngima has always regard for meeting times and respect of schedule.- We feel in perfect security with this Sherpa team- faciliting contact with local population- Possibility to modify the program in case of necessity or on request of treckers- Very good, various and wholesome food.2) Little drawbacksome time, during the trek, we spent a long time at noon to wait for porters and to wait for lunch: an enhancement can be, for some days, to have a cold picnic for lunch and to avoid a camp installation at noon.Is' all! See you soon in a next trek.Yours [email protected]

This is to thank you for your perfect guidance during our trekking. All was well organised.You and your team have the right idea what the word "service" means. Although we are not youngest ones being enthousiastic for trekking (65 and 66 years old) you have showed a good feeling and much patience for trekkers of our age.What we have appreciated also is your insight info in the complex world of Budhisme. This has given our trip an extra dimension. For a next trekking we will contact you for sure.Your expertise has been of great help for us in designing a trekking suitable for the "not so young trekking freinds"For ever friendsJan and Wil [email protected]

Contactamos con Ngima Sherpa previamente por Internet, siguiendo algunos foros.En Katmandú nos ayudaron con los permisos para el trek y los billetes de bus a Besisahar. Otro punto importante, es que en caso de problemas físicos, como mi diarrea adquirida en Katmandú, siempre tendrás en quién apoyarte para resolverlos. Son unos profesionales comprometidos con su trabajo y sus clientes. Además personalmente son gete honesta, fieles, atentos, amables y encima simpáticos.Además de facilitarte la intendencia en las mejores condiciones posibles, obtienes intercambio de información y trato humano. Con ellos comprenderas cómo viven los nepalís, cómo valoran su trabajo, un trabajo que les permite vivir dignamente y mejorar no solo las condiciones básicas de alimentación y alojamiento sino de educación y progreso de su familia y país. A lo largo del trek tuvimos oportunidad de conocer mejor Nepal gracias a las conversaciones que manteníamos con Ngima Sherpa.El trek merece mucho la pena, no solo por los paisajes sino en especial por la vivencia en el entorno, sus gentes y la sensación de estar donde estás. La travesía es físicamente asequible si estás acostumbrado a andar en montaña. Son jornadas de entre 5 y 8 horas con desniveles alrededor de los 1000mts, exceptuando el día de "cumbre" casi nunca se acumulan subidas y bajadas en la misma jornada.Para nosotros los días más duros fueron el día que cruzamos el Thorong La, por la altitud, y el de la subida a Gorephani por sus 1600 mts de desnivel.GraicasAna & [email protected]