I went on a five-day hike to the Mardi Himal which was a fantastic experience. Especially Himal at the Wilderness Trekking office was very helpful and even helped me connect with another solo female traveler in case I wanted to hike together with her. Despite the fact that we decided to do different treks in the end, I really appreciated this.

Vishal Gurung was my guide for this trip. Our guide was very knowledgeable of the route, spoke excellent English, making communication with him very easy, and chose very good tea houses for us to stay in. It was extremely helpful for me to have his knowledge of route timing, as we had a lot of afternoon premonsoon storms during the week I walked, so I was always keen to arrive at our accommodation before the rain started — which we always achieved.

Vishal was a calm, courteous presence, and I liked learning about the importance of the Macchupucchre mountain to him and his family. Would definitely recommend Nepal Wilderness, and Vishal as a guide.

On our hike to the Mardi Himal, we had a great time. As our guide, Bishal was fantastic. In fact, he is the best guide that I have ever had in Nepal. He is a passionate and engaging individual, and if you want to, you can learn a great deal about Nepalese culture, politics, wildlife, language, and traditions. The conversations I had with Bishal as a Ph.D. student studying here were fascinating beyond the beauty of the hike. Porter Anil was friendly and kind. Like most porters, he made it look easy to us! In-between the two of them, we had an exceptional experience of Nepali hospitality, kindness, and humor. The Himalayas are tough to climb and the accommodation along the way is quite basic, but if you have an open mind, you will soon fall in love with Nepal and the Himalayas and come back again and again.

There is a sharing jeep from siding on the last day of Mardi Himal, which means you have to wait for other people who take the journey and fill up the Jeep. The reason we arrived at the time we did (i.e not in the morning) meant there was no one to join and we would have had to pay the difference of about 20 dollars for the journey. This was something that should have been explained better in the itinerary. However, this issue was resolved by Himal, who covered the difference. He was easy to contact and very accommodating. He also advised me on how and when to take the Diamox as I usually experience altitude sickness and this time I did not.

It is possible to do these routes without a guide, but the Himalayas are unpredictable, and you never know when something unexpected might happen, so having local guides is a must! Great value for money and we can’t wait to hike with Bishal again!

My girlfriend and I trekked to Mardi Basecamp with our guide Rajesh and our porter Dhan. They both performed admirably during our five-day trek. It was a pleasure having Dhan as our porter; he was courteous, careful with our luggage, and social toward us. Despite walking his own path, he would join in with the conversation along the road when we crossed paths. Rajesh was great as a guide, arranging the seating and sleeping places for us around the road and leaving enough room for the two of us to walk together at times and sometimes walking ahead of us. He was extremely knowledgeable about the route and very helpful, both when things went according to plan and when they did not. As well as arranging extra blankets for us if we were cold, he also helped out in one of the kitchens when the cook was not available and, when our legs were worn out after five days, he arranged a Jeep for us to drive the final part of the journey with. Moreover, he had a relaxed, “Bistari” attitude, which is, in my opinion, the best way to do this kind of trek.

My partner and I trekked to Mardi Himal (base camp at 4500m and viewpoint at 4200m) for four nights and five days. This trek was organized by Nepal Wilderness Trekking. Using Google, I located Nepal Wilderness Trekking and contacted Mr. Himal, the owner of the company, via the telephone number provided on the website. In terms of communication, Mr. Himal was responsive, sent us an itinerary promptly, and was accommodating to our needs. When we arrived in Kathmandu, we felt very well taken care of: all our questions were promptly answered. The travel agent booked numerous bus tickets for us based on our text messages, which he would book for us and we would pay directly at the bus station- which was stress-free and relaxed.

On the day of the trek, we were accompanied by our guide, Mr. Rajesh, and porter, Mr. Dhan. I was very impressed with the guide, Mr. Rajesh. He met us at the hotel in Pokhara the day before the hike to make sure we were familiar with the list of things we would need, and prepared us mentally for the trek and what to expect. I have to say that he was always thinking along with us during the trek and he was caring both during the breakfast, lunch, and dinner time and in the accommodation cottages in the evening, arranging extra blankets for me because I tend to get cold easily. As we ascended, we did not know much about the drinking water situation, so he helped us prepare extra bottles of water. He made sure we bought enough bottles at the hills while we were still able to. It is likely that he even prepared food from the menu in one of the rest areas since it would have taken the cook longer to travel to that place. In the evening on the last day when we were exhausted and were dragging our last reserves (very sore muscles), he evaluated the situation and arranged for a jeep for the last 1.5 hours. Our guide, Mr. Rajesh, proved to be very knowledgeable and had plenty of experience trekking above 6000 meters which was evident by the way in which he took care of us. Also, we appreciated Mr. Rajesh’s calm energy, who wasn’t around all the time, but enough to let us explore the trail.

Overall, it was a great experience. The views were spectacular, the trip was breathtaking, and Rajesh and Dhan were fantastic! He is also a very kind and reasonable person who offers competitive prices for high-quality trekking. This company and their team are highly recommended for trekking.

Nepal Wilderness Trekking was brilliant from the beginning. I had a lot of questions about the trip before I signed up, and again once I signed up. As a result of how well organized the trip appeared to be and its reasonable cost, I had no worries about the trip. As a solo traveler, I was a bit concerned about being on my own, but Yakub, my Mardi Himal guide, put me at ease as soon as he picked me up.

My Mardi Himal 5 day trek was a memorable experience. Our guide and porter made the trek as smooth as possible by looking out for us. I felt that the trek length was ideal given my limited time and provided the most incredible views of the mountains. There was delicious food, clean tea houses, and challenging but manageable hiking.

I recommend bringing a head torch and a book when hiking to the viewpoint for sunrise. This is because the hike can finish by 2 pm and the route is quiet at the moment!

I highly recommend Nepal Wilderness Trekking as a thank-you for an amazing experience.

Lal and I had a great time trekking up the Mardi Himal. His English was excellent, and he stepped above and beyond to ensure all your needs were met. Having someone who knew the land share with you information about the peaks in the distance and the mountain villages in the distance was enjoyable. Highly recommended for anyone seeking a guiding service in the Himalayas 

As this was my first trek, I got in touch with Himal after reading reviews on Trip Advisor. He provided us with a great deal of support from the time we emailed to the time we met in their office. As it was our first trek, our guide Riddhi Gale was amazing and cooperative, even though it was an off-season trek. We encountered snow during the trek, which made it difficult for our hands. The trek proceeded as planned. Riddhi promised us he would help us reach our destination, and he did. Sanjay, our porter, was always smiling with no complaints.

It was a great experience, Riddhi is a great guide. For anyone interested in trekking through Nepal Wilderness Trekking, I highly recommend him. His team is fantastic. Everything has been taken care of and they have tried to give us as much comfort as possible. This will be my second trip with them.

Mardi Himal Trek

As this is my second visit to Nepal, I just booked a trekking package from Pokhara. Himal did a very good job. Whenever I asked him about a trekking route, he responded promptly and tailored it to my needs. When my husband and I arrived in Kathmandu, we contacted Himal in his office to arrange the TIMS. 

We were able to book a cheaper flight to Pokhara thanks to him. Due to fog in Pokhara, the flight was canceled and we decided to take a tourist bus the next day. Himal helped us book it, found a room for our extra night in Kathmandu. He also notified our guide and porter who were on their way to Pokhara of our delay. There is no hassle at all. Also, our guide Manoj and porter Chandra did a great job. Both of them were not talkative but always kept an eye on us in case we needed help. On the last day of trekking, we took a local jeep in Lumiere, which was an amazing experience. A small jeep could carry almost 20 people at once!

Mardi Himal

I just completed the five-day Mardi Himal trek with my guide Rajesh and I had an amazing time! Despite some unexpected weather, Rajesh always made sure I was comfortable and ultimately my experience ended smoothly. We were not able to reach the upper viewpoint due to heavy snow, but we went as high as we felt safe. The views of Annapurna South and Machhapuchhare were spectacular. 

The tea houses we chose for the trek met or exceeded my expectations. I was always comfortable in my accommodations and the food was excellent. With all permits, guide/porter, room/board, and transportation included, the prices are very competitive. Also, communication via email, collecting my permits from Himal in Thamel, and meeting Rajesh in Pokhara all went very smoothly! 

Thank you for an unforgettable experience!

The company and trek were amazing

My husband and I just returned from an 8-day Mardi Himal and village trek and had a blast! His team and Himal were so easy to work with right from the start! Because of the covid restrictions, he was able to help secure our visas and permits (even before we booked a trek)! Whenever we had a question, Himal was always available to answer it! 

It was an amazing trek and we could not have asked for a better guide and porter! Both Lal Gurung and Rajesh were professional, knowledgeable, and a pleasure to work with! Since it was just the four of us, we felt like family and got to spend a lot of time together! Though the trek was challenging, Lal was always encouraging! The team made sure we were taken care of at all times. 

Even during these difficult times, the entire process felt very safe! I would highly recommend this company to anyone interested in trekking through Nepal! 

I am so grateful to Himal, Lal, and Rajesh!

A grand adventure

Mardi Himal trek was a great adventure for me! It took us five days to complete and the difficulty level was manageable. Mr. Himal was easy to communicate with at the office, and we even had tea together before the trek. Riddhi, my friend and guide, did an amazing job! Nepal Wilderness Trekking handled all the permits, logistics, flights, etc., so there is no need to worry. This is the best time to go on a trek. There were no crowds on the trails or in the teahouses!

This trek with Nepal Wilderness Trekking is highly recommended. It was very worthwhile. The view was stunning.

I just completed the five-day Mardi Himal trek with my guide Rajesh and I had an amazing time! Despite some unexpected weather, Rajesh always made sure I was comfortable and ultimately my experience ran smoothly.to heavy snow, we weren’t able to get to the upper viewpoint but we proceeded as high as he felt safe. A spectacular view of Annapurna South and Machhapuchhare greeted us at the end of the hike.

The tea houses we chose for the trek met or exceeded my expectations. I was always comfortable in my accommodations and the food was excellent. We offer extremely competitive prices since we have all permits, a guide/porter, room/board, and transportation included. From email communication to collecting my permits from Himal in Thamel and meeting Rajesh in Pokhara, everything went smoothly!

Thank you very much for the beautiful experience and kindness with your team. Lok and Lam as Porter are a friendly and kind person for Mardi trek. Lok is an excellent guide and organized our trekking that comes right on time.

So, we will choose your team for our next trekking again and would recommend the Nepal Wilderness Trekking company to other trekkers. Thank you again for your help, and we look forward to seeing you again in the future.

My name is John Cayless, owner-operator of a travel business called Asian Experience. I have had the very great pleasure of knowing and working with Himal for the last 16 years, and during that time Himal has travelled with our groups on numerous treks.

Himal is an experienced guide with a broad wealth of knowledge on not only trekking and all that entails, but also the people, culture, and traditions of Nepal. He’s professional, reliable, honest, thoughtful, and friendly, has a great sense of humor, is an excellent communicator and will do his utmost to ensure that all those that travel with our groups have a memorable experience. We cannot speak more highly of Himal…..he’s a beautiful person, an exceptional guide and is a huge asset to us.

We would be delighted to discuss further and can be contacted as follows:
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690 White Hill Rd
Red Hill Vic 3937
Australia
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