I could not have imagined a better trek – Yakub is the best!

Himal responded quickly and comprehensively to our inquiries and questions, which enabled us to feel comfortable booking our Manaslu Circuit with him. In addition, he offered a fair price. Yakub, our guide, provided us with the best experience we could have imagined! Throughout the trek, he maintained a flexible itinerary. Although I was sick at the beginning, we were able to make it thanks to some rest time and smart decisions – but he had also clearly explained the alternatives as well. To ensure that we had a more quiet experience, both in the lodge and on the trail, he chose guest houses in villages that were different from the majority of trekkers. He organized everything so that we always had a bed, and, for example, had an immediate jeep pick-up at the end, while others waited for hours. His English is excellent, he taught us some Nepalese, and he shared many insights into Nepalese culture and life. Additionally, he was our engagement photographer and arranged a heartwarming surprise for us at our last guest house. Don’t look any further if you are seeking the best guide and a reliable agency!

Amazing Manaslu Trek with Yakub

We found this trekking agency to be the perfect fit for us. Himal and his team are flexible and reliable at the same time. The entire trek, including arrival and departure, took 13 days. Due to some unexpected landslides and the high altitude before the Larke Pass (over 5000m), the trek was quite challenging. However, all of those challenges were well worth the effort. Our group felt so close to the highest mountains in the Himalayas, and the landscape is stunning and awe-inspiring. There are various lodges along the route, so you still have some level of comfort. There were some lodges that were more comfortable (heaters or solar showers) and some that were a bit more basic.

Besides the beautiful landscape, we were very fortunate to have Yakub as our guide. He organized the entire trip for us, including our bus and jeep rides, every lodge, and our rest day in Gowa with a very lovely family, and he even brought fruits to the mountains to serve as a dessert. Thanks to him, we were able to gain a greater understanding of Nepali culture and the mountains. Additionally, he gave us the right pace when we were tired due to altitude or steep terrain. As a result, we always felt secure despite difficult circumstances. Yakub possesses a warm and welcoming personality. Having him as a friend during this trek was an honor. Yakub, thank you so much for this wonderful experience. Please let us know the recipe for the amazing pickles in Gowa.

The experience was very pleasant

As a group of four friends, we completed the Manaslu Trek in October 2022. The plan was to begin the trek immediately after arriving in Kathmandu, but due to some problems with our flight, our luggage was delayed. As a result of Nepal Wilderness Trekking’s support, we were able to delay our trek by three days. Despite the fact that the trek itself was awesome, the landscape is very beautiful. Larke Pass itself is a very challenging climb, and it was extremely cold when we began our final ascent. Although our guide Yakub was very friendly and professional, he was always concerned about our well-being. It felt as though he had become a member of our group of friends after 10 days of intensive trekking and two rest days. As part of the package, Nepal Wilderness Trekking also organized the taxi ride from the airport to our hotel, the bus, and jeep ride to the starting point of the trek, and the return bus journey from Pokhara to the airport.

The highlight of our trip was a cooking class organized by our guide where we learned how to make Momo from a Nepali lady in the mountains. The experience was very pleasant to recommend booking our trekking trip with Nepal Wilderness Trekking.

The perfect trip around Manaslu

Himal arranged everything perfectly for us. In addition to answering all questions very quickly, he was able to fulfill some special requests as well. Throughout our experience in Nepal, we always felt that we were working with a professional and trustworthy partner.

I would like to extend a special thank you to our guide Yakub. Thank you so much for eleven wonderful days on the Manaslu trek. We were always well taken care of by Yakub, a good-humored travel companion who was always concerned about our well-being. In addition to being our guide, he was a member of our group and always had a good sense of what we needed and how we were doing. Those evenings at the oven with Dal Bhat and Yakub’s Nepalese stories are long gone. My home is filled with wonderful memories! It’s Dhanyaabaat time!

Trekking the Manaslu Circuit with Nepal Wilderness Trekking 

We completed the Manaslu Circuit trek with Suk Bahadur Ghale as a guide and Rack Lama as a porter. In our case, we didn’t take an all-inclusive package but only booked a guide and a porter and then arranged the permits.  Email contact with the owner, Himal Ghale, was pleasant and prompt.

Upon our arrival, the permits were arranged quickly, and we were helped with other needs like renting sleeping bags and getting a local SIM card. During the trek, our guide Suk was excellent at guiding us. He has a good understanding of the trial. His coaching skills were excellent during the tougher times. He was always there to help when things got tricky (such as landslides). At the teahouses, he was always on top of things, so we never had to worry about ordering food or paying bills. I found him to be honest and humorous. 

Besides carrying our stuff and singing Nepalese songs, Rack also acted as a guide and assisted Suk with everything we mentioned. For us, it was like having an extra guide. Other people we tagged along with joked that they wanted to trade guides and porters with us. Because Suk & Rack were more of a help to them than their own guide! 

The only thing less positive is that they both beat us too much at the card game we taught them. 

All of them are highly recommended.

Excellent custom-tailored service at a very fair price

We (my wife and I) were very happy with the service we received from Nepal Wilderness Trekking during our Manaslu Trekking. Hemal Ghale’s Internet presence is transparent about its pricing; there are no hidden costs or surprises. The email responses from Himal Ghale were also very prompt and courteous. Our special permits were arranged before we arrived in Kathmandu, which was a big help.

Manaslu Circuit trek 

He organized our recent trek to the Manaslu circuit and was nothing short of excellent. Our guide went the extra mile to ensure our trek was not disrupted by the Diwali festival. He obtained our permits in time, allowing us to avoid the horror stories about long delays in Kathmandu that other trekkers had told us. 

Himal met us at his office in Thamel (very centrally located for tourists) and introduced us to our guide, Dhruba, who picked us up from our hotel and guided us on our trek. Himal’s friend and longtime colleague Dhruba was an excellent guide. Throughout our trip, he made sure we were safe, fed well, and adjusted our itinerary to suit our fitness level and priorities. 

Thank you Himal for organizing our trip, keep up the good work!

Manaslu trek

Before we discovered we would need a guide for the Manaslu trek, we had decided on the trek. It can be a bit overwhelming as there are so many trekking companies in Kathmandu. Himal at Wilderness Trekking is a good choice. He was a porter before becoming a guide, then set up the company, so his knowledge of the treks is excellent. Our guide DB was really friendly and knowledgeable and spoke very good English and was good fun to be with. We don’t usually use guides and were a bit wary at first. Our guide really listened to what we wanted and tailored our trek accordingly. There are no hidden charges with Himal.

Suk is an experienced trekking guide and a great companion. I could feel that I am traveling the Manaslu circuit trek with a good friend! He’s always eager to help, and that’s why I felt very safe. I genuinely recommend Suk and Nepal Wilderness Trek, and I’d love to travel with Suk again when we’re back in Nepal.

Manaslu larke pass trek

There are things you play within your mind for a long time before you can step into. I was dreaming of Manaslu trek for many years, and when finally the opportunity came I was both excited and stressed. The stress was the result of the high expectations.

I’m one of those guys that organize his trips independently. The reason is quite simple, especially in the mountains I prefer not to be bothered by the problems and constraints that can arise when relying on guides or agencies. But this time I had no choice, the guide was mandatory. Luckily I found Himal (one of the more reliable and honest agencies in Kathmandu in my experience) who took care of the bureaucratic side.

When I was introduced to Bir that was going to be our guide, the actual person that could have turned our coming days for the good (on a trek you spend a lot of time with your team mates!). And actually, he was central to our experience. He was always careful about our needs (helping even beyond his duties)and genuinely open to our ideas and request (never pushed us faster or slower than what we intended to do).

One of the sweetest person I ever had the opportunity to share a trek with. I would definitely recommend both Himal and Bir. Excellent each in their work. I’m sure the same trip would not have been as pleasant without their support and guidance.