Reviews

he trip has been really amazing. We've been planning it for a long time and we decided on this agency. We got it right. First with Santos, who has been a great host, solving and giving solutions to all our doubts and concerns. And then with Amar, our guide who has become a friend, another companion, keeping an eye on us and recommending us throughout the trip.

Firstly, I would like to thank THE FIRST HIMALAYAN (previously known as The Himalayan Scenery Treks & Expedition), from the top mgmt/owner... Mr Ram, Santhos who welcome us at the airport with a flower garland each and most importantly, BHAKTA MAGAR, our guide who ensure our safety, coordinating our trip and arranging all our lodging and food. Another important person, SANDIP MAGAR... our assistant guide / Bhakta's son, a cheerful, smiley, funny and an entertainer that makes me laugh throughout the journey. Lastly, the incredible superhuman... Dambar, Hem and Padam... for carrying our belongings ahead of time. Nothing better than having our rooms and belonging ready after the tiring trek.
.... "BRAVO & KUDOS TO THE EXCELLENT TEAM YOU HAVE" - Ram

This was my very first trip to Nepal and to trek the Majestic Himalayan Mountains. I have known that it will not be an easy peasy climb. At times we were cursing and swearing and asking why we were doing these... but the rewards of seeing the beauty of the Majestic Snow-capped mountains were indeed beyond words.... it was Heavenly!

Initially, we were only planning to do ABC but my seasoned buddies decided to add in Mardi Himal BC within the same period of time... Killing 2 birds with 1 stone. Since it was my first time, I was worried. Fortunately, with Sandip's smiley and cheerful character leading us while Bhakta always at the back making sure we were on the right track as well as keeping an eye on my friend who was having knees ache. Hence, my huffing and puffing, my tension and worries were minimised.

Another issue that I should give a big round of applause and compliments was the way Bhakta, the admin office and the instant approval by Ram for Emergency Evacuation. One of us was having Altitude Sickness upon arriving ABC. A helicopter evacuation was deployed the following morning with no-hassle and not much question asked. If we were to handle it ourselves, all of us will have a major headache and AMS instantly.

As for Food and lodgings, you don't expect to have a luxurious Tea House stay up in the mountains. At times, there ain't any water for brushing your teeth and dirty toilets. I won't blame them as most of the Tea-houses were the same. Having said that, the one in Landruk called HIMALAYAN FRONT GUEST HOUSE was my favourite... big clean room with attached bathroom, free charging, friendly owner and good food with well-manicured garden. On our last day in Kathmandu, RAM's latest baby was indeed luxurious... THE ARUSHI BOUTIQUE HOTEL. My fav was the rooftop bar... best place to chill and unwind overlooking the city. Winding up our trip, a farewell dinner at a typical Nepalese restaurant with traditional music and dance with free flow of traditional rice wine was indeed a memorable end.

Conclusion... if you were to ask me now (not during the trip) if I will come again? Will I do another similar trek? Will I use the First Himalayan again? The answer is definitely a big big YES!

well-organised trek. No hidden agendas or costs. The lead trekker and the porters were wonderful and jolly people. Thank you Himalayan Scenery Treks for organizing this- the team of five all made it there and back in one piece!

Last Year I have done the Manaslu Ciruit Trek with Himalayan Scenery Treks and Expedition. Trekking in the Manaslu region was the best choice that i have made. During the trek, I realized that being one with the nature helped my forgot all the worries and trouble that i had in my life. I was literally enjoying all the thing this place has to offer. At first i felt like i will not be able to complet the trek, as the trekking includes tedious uphill climbing. However, as i kept climbing and the scenario that awaits has helped me complete the trek without any trouble. The himalayan scenrey treks kept a good care of me and they always guided me to look forward and have the positive attitude. Because of their help i was able to complete the trek without any regrets. My guide Gopal was a friendly and cheerful and always inspired me to walk. Ramkrishna was also always contacted me and asked weather i have any difficulties or problem. This company took such a good care of me and i am very thankful to this company. Choosing them was the best. Thank you, Hoping to see you guys soon.

Trekking with Himalayan Scenery Treks was safe and exhilarating! We were taken to remote villages and sacred sites that on my own I wouldn’t have found. Their joy for sharing there homelands with us was genuine!

i have been to nepal two times and did a few treks with this company.
first time i did annapurna ciruit and after some r'n'r in pokhara poon hill.
both treks i did with Balaram Khadka (moutain tiger) and i will always be grateful for him pulling me cross thorung pass.it is the greatest i have eveer experienced.
second time in Nepal i went back to same agency and fint it after some seaching thamel since they changed location.a few days later i was again walkin the himalayas with my friend Balaram...
we did a 10 day Langtang trek, went to the chineese border(tibetan some would say) with great weather daytime and amazing lightning in evening...had some problem with my knee but Balaram then carried my bag so no problem really....
at this trek i meet up with another trekking tourist using same company and we desided to later to do a camping trek and ended up doing a 2 week Ganesh Himal trek across the Singla pass.
being a less developed trek it was different than others i have done.
there was no lodges so we bring tent food and a amazing cook...and porters making the trek all together totally awesome....in two week we see only 2 other tourist, so no tourist jam there......and as everywhere in the Himalayas a wicked scenery....
hope fully i will go back some day and do Annapurna basecamp one day and for sure i will use same company and same guide...!!

My first trip in Nepal was splendid wonderful. Thank you the Himalayan Scenery Trek & Expedition, I would highly recommend it to everyone. I arrived in Nepal with a tight holiday schedule, but… still dreamed of my Upper Mustang trek. They really did excellent job to get everything ready on time. Even though we were in such a peak season, they organized it very quickly and finally turned my dream into reality. My guide Ram Karki was very friendly, experienced, knowledgeable and honest on his duty, taking great care of me and protecting me out of danger and risk since I was travelling alone. Everything was organized perfectly, the trek, the food, the accommodation, and moreover my photography planning too. I met many local people and visited them WE, my guide Karki, my porter Lila, and me, have been as close as family members till the end of travel. 
The trek was for me an unforgettable experience, and… I will remember every step walked through, the unique sights passing by… every piece and drop filled with memories.

In April 2019, our party of 12 from the UK were led on the trip of a lifetime for 12 days by Gokul and Narayan of Himalayan Scenery Treks and Expedition. I can't praise these amazing people enough for the adventure they took us on. I literally can't think of anything they could have done any better than they did for us. Every day they ensured we were all safe and together, and ensured we reached every point of our destination on time. They ensured we made the most of every moment and view, and experienced it to the maximum. They organised and ordered breakfast, lunch and dinner for us every. The checked our oxygen levels every day and made wise suggestions to ensure everyone's health was maintained. In addition to Gokul and Narayan, I must also thank the lovely team of porters that were employed by the trekking company. These guys carried our overnight bags up and down the mountain with a smile and made our trek so much easier because all we had to carry was a small backpack. Thanks again guys, we will recommend you without hesitation to anyone else looking for an Everest Base Camp Trek - or any Nepalese trek for that matter - they do many others too!