Kimkim Trip Reviews for Nepal

My friend Russ and I had an amazing experience with our trek, Due to health issues we were not able to hike as we had planned. Sangita was absolutely brilliant in arranging for us to have a jeep driver so we could complete our experience. Our guide, Mitra, was helpful, caring, accommodating, and wonderful.

We had a major problem when we arrived for our return flight to Kathmandu and found that the Pokhara airport was closed. We called Sangita for help and she quickly arranged for a driver (Nabin) who picked us up at the airport and drove the 200 kilometers to Kathmandu in record time to get us to the airport for our international flight home. Sangita also arranged for the luggage we had left in storage at our hotel in Kathmandu to be picked up and to meet us at the airport. Thanks to her impeccable serve, we made our international flights.

The service was exemplary, above and beyond anything we could have imagined. Thank you

I shattered my ankle months before our trek. I had hoped that I would be healed enough to still do a beginner version that Sangita had arranged. But unfortunately, my trek partner also fell ill and we had to turn our trek into a jeep excussion to the tea houses we had planned to trek to. Sangita made it happen. On the last day when we were to fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu, our flight was cancelled (due to weather). Sangita arranged for us to get a jeep to Kathmandu so we could make our international flight. She found us a private jeep with a fantastic driver. 20 minutes later, we were on the road...our only hope to make our flight. On the way, via cell phone comms back and forth, she helped us collect our left luggage from our previous hotel and deliver it to us at the airport. Without all this coordination on Sangita's part, we might still be in Nepal!! She is simply awesome and a miracle worker.

Amanda played a pivotal role in making our trek through the Annapurna region unforgettable. Her knowledge and enthusiasm for trekking in Nepal were evident from the start. She provided invaluable insights and recommendations, ensuring our trip was tailored to our interests and fitness levels. Amanda's professionalism and responsiveness made the planning process seamless and stress-free. Her coordination with the local team was impeccable, allowing us to focus solely on enjoying the trek.

Special shoutout to our trekking guide and porter, Chhepal and Furi, who were truly outstanding. Their expertise and knowledge of the terrain enhanced our trekking experience immensely. They were attentive, supportive, and always made us feel safe during the trail. Also, the accommodations provided along the trek were fantastic. The lodges were comfortable, clean, and offered breathtaking views of the surrounding landscapes.

We're immensely grateful for Amanda and the team for an exceptional service and support. Thank you for an amazing adventure—we can't wait to plan another trek with you soon!

Nepal was really lovely

Pros:
1. they took care of everything!
2. the guide was really great.
3. The first hotel called Hana lo was excellent.

Cons:
1. It was smoggy and visibility was minimal in the places we trekked.
2. The reason we used kimkim for the first time is because we are terribly busy with work this year and dont have time to research and book ourselves. In response to several queries like, where to get SIMs etc, we would get a web link guides. Which is exactly what we were trying to avoid by using Kimkim. So would suggest in the future answers like "at the airport after exiting immigration" than a website blog.

Our experience with KimKim was pretty much perfect from the initial contact right through the entirety of our Manaslu circuit trek.
Amanda was friendly and her responses were always prompt and helpful. We really appreciated the opportunity to meet with both Amanda, and our guide, Suman, in Kathmandu, the day before our trek.
Suman was professional and courteous through and through. He was sensible, measured, endlessly knowledgeable and a pleasure to spend time with. His English was impeccable and we always felt safe with him.
Our porter, Laxman, was very friendly and hard-working, and we felt lucky to have him on our ‘team’ too.
The Manaslu circuit trek was absolutely epic - The jaw-dropping scenery was rivalled only by the unique cultural experience we had.

Had an awesome experience in Nepal thanks to Amanda, Chhiring, Pratikshya, and Rasheev. (sp?) We were met at the airport, brought to our hotel and after a short rest, met by Amanda and the guides and briefed on the whole trip. The trekking was full of amazing views and the city tours were informative and fascinating.

Booking was a breeze and keeping up communication with changing plans was easy. We had a really great trip and our local guides were lovely.

We (family of three-mom, dad, 7yr old) travelled with KimKim in Nepal for a trekking adventure. With Amanda's help, we chose the Balthali Village Trek. Our guide was Tendu. He is so awesome. He is kind, knowlegable, funny and overall the best. He shared a lot of great information with us. We felt safe and informed of local customs and culture. We would love to come back and trek again (requesting Tendu!). The trek we completed was not a super intense trek as we have a small human (and mom/dad are not experienced enough or in the best physical shape) but it was the right amount to get to see some of the beautiful countryside of Nepal and the smaller towns/villages that we would not have seen otherwise. We loved each place we stay but our favorite was the stay in Panauti at Matan Chhen. We defintiely want to come back and stay a couple of nights extra here. We LOVED this trip and are already looking to come back!

If I could give 10 stars I would!

I wasn't sure what I wanted to do for an 11 day adventure so I asked Chhewang to put something together. I knew I wanted to see Everest and wild life and we worked together to create the perfect itinerary. The process was easy and the communication was perfect. Whenever I had a question or concern, it was addressed immediately.

We were picked up at the airport by Rikzin and he was our guide for at least half the trip. The airport is hectic and it takes a while to get the visa, but once you are through, your guide will be ready to pick you up.

Weather is unpredictable and we had to make a few changes on the fly; but, there was nothing we couldn't switch around. Some of the hikes were difficult for my traveling companion and we were able to get those modified.

Everyone was kind, in contact with us using Whatsapp, and empathetic to our needs. It was indeed a trip of a lifetime and we were taken care of like royalty.

Make sure you tip! No one asks but these folks work their butts off! Show them some love!

Gyaljan, our guide was super knowledgeable and also fun. He really was fantastic. It was also great to meet and spend time with Chhewang who helped us to plan out the trip we wanted. Our last night at the traditional Nepali dinner & dance was such a nice way to end our visit. Swayambunath and Changu Narayan temple were both really special spots thanks to Gyaljan sharing so much info and stories, both Buddhist and Hindu. The aarti ceremony at Pashupati was great to experience. And one of the biggest highlights was our hike on our 2nd day and having a delicious lunch outside at the farmhouse!

My wife and I had an amazing time during our visit to Nepal. Sangita and her team were extremely nice and accommodating. They provided us with excellent service and communication regarding the plans for our trip. Our guide, Bhim, was a very knowledgeable and amazing guide who provided us with great information and friendship during our trek. We highly recommend Sangita and her team and we plan to come back to Nepal for another trek. We highly recommend their services!

The whole team at Himalayan Trails were excellent from start to finish. They were extremely accommodating including:
- Grishma, who tailored our trip to our (multiple) changing needs
- Pratikshya, who guided us around a hectic but historic Kathmandu area, giving us a real sense of the amalgamation of so many different cultures
- Raj, who ensured the trip went smoothly
- Dawa and Kumar, who guided us around the Kathmandu valley, weaving through beautiful towns and villages, getting us to amazing places to see crisp views of the Himalayan Range
- Ritesh, who made the quiet town of Panauti come alive with his stories, and both Ritesh and Dawa for a lovely home made dinner!

110% worth the experience, and according to Dawa, Annapurna and Everest base camps will be no problem for us! Looking forward to visiting again!

One of our favorite adventures. Amanda was extremely helpful and responsive in planning and making adjustments to accommodate our input. The guides were great, always flexible and kind. The trek was beautiful with lots of interesting sights and villages along the way. It was exactly what we were looking for.

Certain things are priceless. Life constantly throws challenges at you, so it is important to have a tour company as flexible and well-connected as social tours. They were able to change plans for us at a moment's notice. When sickness ravaged us, things were moved around seamlessly. We never had to worry a single time about missing anything or enduring the hassle of reorganizing / rescheduling. More importantly, Social Tours has taught us about responsible tourism. Eco-friendliness, sustainability, community-driven and their people-first values made them stand out from all other travel agencies we ever worked with.

About the tour itself: the walking tours led by Bippin (e.g. Hinduism and Buddhism) as well as the hike with our trekking guide Parbati will always live in our memories as the highlights of Nepal. I have never seen two philosophies and belief systems living so harmoniously side-by-side. Eating freshly grown food while staying with the mountain locals was also a once in a lifetime experience.

Sangita and her team provided us with excellent service for our trip to Nepal.

Bhim and his son were absolute stars getting us up to Australian Camp. I felt safe the whole time.

Bipin shared his extensive knowledge of the holy sites in Kathmandu, and was a welcome companion at lunch and on a shopping expedition.

Sangita was very responsive, and organized everything with great efficiency.

This was an amazing trip. We had a great time with Rikzin. He had a great personality and was very knowledgeable and made sure that we were safe and happy on our trek to Everest Base Camp. We both happened to have birthdays while on the trek, and he made sure that we each got cake and were celebrated. The entire trip to Nepal was so well planned and everything went seamlessly. Highly recommend!

We had an incredible experience in Nepal. It was obvious that all details were considered thoughtfully - the meals, hotels itinerary, local connections. We especially enjoyed our local guides Ric and Boss, also Chewwan and others, who went out of the way to ensure we had what we needed and enjoyed the adventures. Everyone we interacted with was professional, personable, and genuinely invested in the tour. We had a very positive experience and would do this and many other trips with Responsible Treks in the future.

Ngima was fantastic throughout the whole booking experience. Every time we asked a question he would respond within a few hours with helpful comments.

When we landed in Kathmandu Ngima was there to collect us, take us to our hotel and run through the timings of the trek. Ngima also organised rental equipment for a few bits of gear we didn't have.

We trekked with our guide Ang and porter Lakpa. They were both exceptional through our Langtang trek and we couldn't have asked for anything more from them.

We built up a close relationship with them over the week we were trekking and we're going to miss them now that the trek is over.

Overall it was a brilliant experience all round.

My recent trip to Nepal was everything I could have asked for. My friend and I were in Nepal to see wildlife and Sangita knew exactly what to plan for us to see what we wanted. We ended up visiting two national parks and seeing TWO tigers. The transportation was also super easy and well planned and Sangita was even able to rearrange last minute when my friend missed his flight so he didn't miss anything. Overall it was a fantastic experience using kimkim and I will be using it to plan most of if not all my future trips.

Hotel Review

Rhino Lodge Bardia

Bardia

Rhino lodge has friendly staff, excellent service, and amazing guides that helped make our time in Bardia unforgettable!

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Super friendly and flexible based on our needs and desires.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Full Day Jungle Activities

Bardia National Park

We spent all day in the park from early morning to late evening in search of tigers. We found tracks and other signs they were in the area and out guide knew exactly what area to search. Eventually we came across a huge tiger in the middle of the road in a thrilling encounter!

Quality of Experience

Our guide was excellent and tailored our safaris to our desires and ultimately delivered. The jeep was awesome and comfortable as well!

Food

The lodge food was delicious and we were asked when we wanted to be served to it was convenient too!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

One hour Everest Mountain Flight

Kathmandu

This flight is spectacular. While it doesn't get as close to the mountains as we thought it would, it still delivers views of mount everest and other Himalayas that you can't get anywhere else. Definitely recommend.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Welcome to Nepal. Evening Welcome Dinner

Kathmandu

While we didn't get to do this as a welcome dinner and more of a goodbye dinner it was still awesome nonetheless. It was really fun to meet Sangita who we couldn't have done this trip without and she was delightful. The food was also delicious as well.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Full Day Jungle Activities in Chitwan

Chitwan National Park

We did boat, walking, and jeep safaris all in one day since we only had a single day in Chitwan. Needless to say it was packed and we really had a great experience. We saw rhino, deer, peacock, two species of crocodile and ANOTHER tiger!

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Our trek in the Himalayas arranged by Sangita and her team was AMAZING. Everything was coordinated really well and we had a terrific experience overall. The guides she set us up with, Bhim and Mahn, we excellent. They were really kind, funny, knowledgeable and provided great service. We were impressed by all of the tea houses and lodges that we stayed in along our trek and the route was well planned based on our groups needs. Sangita and her team were very professional and made sure we had everything we needed and answered all of our questions. We had 2 meetings with them before the trek so that we could hash out all the details and they made sure we were 100% set. I would definitely recommend booking with Sangita for any Nepal adventures whether it is a trek, a Chitwan jungle tour, or anything else that they offer.