My wife and I trekked the Mardi Himal route with Lal Gurung as our guide and Narayan as our porter. It was our second trip with Lal Gurung and Nepal Wilderness Trekking. As a couple in our 50s, this was our first time taking a porter with us. It was a great decision to have Narayan assist us with our bags, as the trek was mostly uphill and quite steep. During the trek and at the tea houses along the way, Lal was excellent as to be expected. It is certain that we will return to Nepal and trek with Lal Gurung in the future. Thank you for a wonderful trip, Lal and Nepal Wilderness Trekking are highly recommended.