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After completing Mera, Amphu Labtsa Pass and Island Peak trip i feel its only right that i write a review of my experience with Annapurna Foothills Treks.I initially chose this company because of the price and they were much cheaper than the UK companies that offer a similar trek and by bypassing the middle man this will always bring the price down to a reasonable level...after completing the trek i feel the number of days offered is perfectly adequate to enjoy this demanding circuit and dont underestimate how tough it can be, but if you fancy a challenge and experience high altitude walking with some climbing throw in then this is the trek for you .The climbing guide Chhongba couldnt seem to do enough for us and constantly made sure we were fed and watered and comfortable ... the porters worked tirelessly to carry our kit and supplies and setup camp when necessaryAgain, using a company i didnt know was a risk but in fact, Annapurna Foothills turned out better than expected and im so chuffed i used themThanks again Ngima, Chhongba and all the porters for a great and enjoyable trip.Colin RoxboroughLymington, Hants, UKPS if anyone would like additional info or would like see my pictures then email [email protected]

We discovered 'Annapurna Foothills' just by searching online and indeed, this was one company we contacted of many. As soon as I spoke to Ngima though, I knew that we wanted to trek with his company. He was so helpful from the start and made everything easy and clear, something that was very important for first time Nepal visitors such as ourselves. Once we were in Kathmandu, Ngima picked me up from the airport as promised and was around when we needed him prior to making our way to Pokhara. He made me feel welcome instantly and although we had most things arranged ourselves, made it clear that he would have done everything in his power to help us out and make our stay in Nepal as enjoyable as possible. If I ever have friends that decide to go to Nepal, I shall definitely be sending them in Ngima's direction.

We are two people from Ireland . We both are in our sixties. I am Claudia Egremont-Lee Paul and my friend’s name isClaudia Egremont-Lee. We find our guide Ngima (Tour operator) and his staffs very kind and professional. The company we received during the trek is simply wonderful. Ngima has got a good public relation with local people and it made our trip easy and comfortable. We strongly recommend this trip who loves adventure.Trekking Area: Annapurna sanctuaryClaudia Egremont-Lee, UK

Hi Ngima!! Just to tell you how happy we are after our trip to Nepal and Tibet. Everything was perfect, what we preferred the most was the trekking, stay at Pokhara and Tibet's landscaping.Is true that tibetian guide was a bit difficult and that he changed 4 of the 6 hotels that we had in the schedule, but Tibet landscaping and people worth it!!!We don't have anything to say about the program you made for us, was perfect!! Everything has been perfectly planned, days at Katmandu visiting temples, days at Pokhara visiting cave, cascade, museum and stupa. As my knee didn't have any problem, next time we'll make a longer trekking!!We recognize your effort trying to adapt the changes made by tibetian guide.The trip surpassed our expectations!!!Now at work I'm giving copies of your business card to colleges of mine that love trekking.To sum up, everything was perfect. If we have to propose some change that will be the hotel in Katmandu. It is not a 4 star hotel, is dirty, old and the water come out brown. Maybe is better a new, smaller hotel with not a big hall but cleaner (at breakfast, tablecloth and napkins were dirty). That is the only thing we'd change in the whole trip.Thank you very much for our unforgettable holiday.Hoping keep in touch with you,Mónica [email protected]

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]