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“Langtang Valley Trek”

We did the Langtang Valley Trek with Nyima Chhomo (the daughter of Durga Tamang) and were really happy with everything. We enjoyed having a female guide which is really uncommon in trekking in Nepal. The trek was stunning and well organized. The tea houses we stayed at or had lunch at were all really nice (our favorite one was the Sunrise Guesthouse in Langtang) and also the Jeep transfer organized by the company was really good. Our highlight was climbing (hiking) up to Kyanjin Ri (4700m) where we had an incredible view of the mountains and glaciers and of course the daily dose of Dal Bhat (Dal Bhat Power 24 Hours). We were kindly invited to the families home for cooking Dal Bhat after the trek, which we are now very much looking forward to! I will be doing another trek with the company in next March. 

Review By: Hannah Kraft and Solveig Leas, Germany

Posted on: December 13, 2024

“Tamang Heritage Trail”

Dear Durga, The three of us are very well and have enjoyed this week a lot! I really liked how authentic it was. We shared some nice moments with the home owners, like seeing a freshly slaughtered hen getting prepared for dinner (Amélie was quite impressed!) The itinerary was also really nice, going through different climates / vegetation type. The hot springs in Tato Pani were also enjoyed by everyone! The boys and Nyima were always in a good mood and also played with my daughter Amélie, so we had a good time with them. As for the possible improvements, it would have been cool to have our guide tell us more about nature here (why there are different vegetations depending on where we are, what the useful plants are, what animals live in the different parts that we've seen...). It would have been interesting to hear more about how people live in these remote villages, their customs, beliefs, etc. Nyima always answered to the best of her knowledge when we asked, but she doesn't tell much of the cool things she knows if we don't ask. But all in all, expectations were met. We had a great time!

Review By: Guillaume Billardon, Swaziland

Posted on: November 11, 2024

“Tamang Heritage & Langtang Valley Trekking”

My husband & I booked a private trek

combining the Tamang Heritage & Langtang trails. Our guide, Nyima Chhomo, and porter, Dobar, were wonderful hosts throughout our 13 day adventure. Their local knowledge was evident and we were glad to have chosen both treks as they provided contrasting experiences in the Himalayas. The Tamang is highlighted as a cultural tour but also it was wonderfully isolating. We were often the only guests at Tea Houses and rarely passed other foreigners on the trail. It felt like we were in a remote region of Nepal (maybe it was a bit of luck too, our trek started after an intense downfall of rain that caused some flood damage to roads) but that feeling evaporated quickly on the Langtang trail which is heavily trafficked. The stunning alpine views justify the crowds of course, but had we only done the second half of the trek I would be slightly disappointed. The Tamang trail offered spectacular view options if you were willing to do some extra hiking, so if you only have time for one trek consider that first.

Durga worked with us to help plan and select these treks and he was always responsive and available through email or WhatsApp. From our pick up in Kathmandu to our farewell dinner at Nyima's home, we received lots of affection & attention from Durga and his team. I think our tour package also provided excellent value and added simplicity knowing what all was included with transfers, meals and stays. I would also highly recommend their private Jeep arrangements over the tourist bus; you will save so much time on your journey. Thank you to Durga, Nyima & Dobar for our wonderful introduction to Nepal!

*as mentioned by a previous reviewer, the Tea Houses are rustic and we were advised to rent sleeping bags which was a very good idea

Date of experience: October 2024

Review By: Andrea ODonnell & Tim ODonnell, United States

Posted on: October 29, 2024

“Tamang Heritage Trail”

Excellent experience - Tamang Heritage Trek We took the Tamang Heritage trek September 2024 and it was a wonderful experience. The trip was organized as promised and the guide, Pasang, was exceptional. Pasang is from the local villages so knew many of the villagers, providing a unique opportunity to engage with this community. The trek itself was more beautiful than I expected; perhaps due to the time of year, but some of the landscapes and views were stunningly beautiful. The guesthouses provide very basic accommodations, but we had all that we needed and were able to have a glimpse of the villagers way of life. We were provided delicious meals made from local farms and the house families were welcoming and gracious. The road to the trek starting point is long and much of it unpaved, we were glad we paid extra for the private jeep. Date visited Sep. 2024

Review By: Shareen Leland and Marian, United States

Posted on: September 18, 2024

“Gokyo Lake in Everest region Trekking”

Bonjour Durga Tamang, Tout s’est bien passé à Katmandou, nous avons pu prendre le temps de visiter la ville tranquillement. Nous sommes rentrés un peu fatigués du trek mais nous sommes contents, c’était vraiment une bonne expérience et nous sommes ravis d’avoir fait la connaissance de tes enfants qui sont tous gentils et attentionnés. Merci pour tout. Je crois que pour Pemba c’était un peu dur d’être sherpa et il a été courageux! Birkha nous a tous bien aidé aussi, nous avons senti son expérience de la montagne et de la randonnée. Je garde un excellent souvenir de la famille Tamang et j’espère que nous resterons en contact. Bien Amicalement Hélène Theodori et sa famille

Review By: Hélène Theodori et sa famille, Trekking, France

Posted on: May 06, 2024