Kimkim Trip Reviews for Nepal

We had a truly great experience—very personal, patient, and accommodating throughout. Coordinating a large group is never easy, but everything was handled smoothly and thoughtfully.
Given the unpredictability of the global situation, we especially appreciated how flexible and supportive the team was. They were always willing to help with rescheduling if needed, which gave us a lot of peace of mind. All pickups, drop-offs, and tours were well organized and seamless.
A special mention to Sangita, who made the experience even more meaningful by taking us to the area where she grew up. We also had a Buddhist monk as one of our guides—she was incredibly fun and knowledgeable, which added a unique and memorable dimension to the trip.
Our Annapurna trek was absolutely incredible thanks to Mitra and his team. There were five of them in total, all family, and their professionalism and experience showed at every step. They took exceptional care of us. The tea houses they selected were surprisingly comfortable—most even had proper toilets (a huge bonus!)—and everything was clean, with great food and plenty of options.
At one point, I struggled with altitude sickness, and the team handled it with such calm and care. Thanks to their support, I was able to continue and successfully cross Thorong La Pass—something I couldn’t have done without Mitra and his family.
Even smaller issues, like my lost suitcase, were quickly resolved thanks to Sangita. Her recommendations for restaurants, shopping, and hotels in Pokhara and Kathmandu were spot-on.
Overall, an outstanding experience from start to finish. I would absolutely travel with them again.

Our trip to Nepal and Bhutan was incredible, a once-in-a-lifetime. We planned and coordinated with Ngima Dorji Sherpa, who made sure all interests were met and exceeded our expectations. Before our arrival, he took the time to communicate with us directly by phone to assure us that the civil unrest posed no threat to our safety. Our guide, Ahn, took us through the Annapura Trek, making us comfortable along the way. Ngima arranged our tour in Bhutan and ensured our interests and expectations were conveyed to the tour group in Bhutan.

We would highly recommend Ngima for your travels in the Himalayas. We are hoping to return in two years and trek a portion of Mt. Everest base camp trail.

A really incredible trip and very well organised by Sangita and team. They were very attentive at all times and the guide and porter were good company on our 3 day hike. I would definitely like to work with them again on our next trip to a rap, which hopefully won’t be too far in the future.

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Our guide, Mirta, was truly outstanding. He made the Annapurna journey comfortable and was always looking after us, making thoughtful decisions and pacing the trek perfectly to help us adjust to the altitude. He was very attentive to our needs, and we consistently had the best possible accommodations ready for us at each teahouse. The food at the tea houses was fantastic and the kitchens spotless.
All transfers were punctual and well organized. As a small suggestion, for the long 10-hour drive from Kathmandu to Chame, it would be worth considering larger vehicles. The three of us seated in the back found it quite uncomfortable due to limited legroom. The hotel in Pokhara could use some improvement in terms of logistics, particularly regarding the yoga class. It was offered at a very high price, but the space was not adequate and the mats were not in good condition.
In terms of itinerary, I would consider skipping Pokhara altogether.
Our stay during the last two days in Kathmandu was fantastic and very well deserved. We really enjoyed all the places we visited.
Our stay for the last two days in Kahmandu was well deserved and fantactic, and all the places we visted.
Our guide in Kathmandu was fantastic as well. Sangita planned everything seamlessly and supported us with all logistics. She was there to greet us upon arrival and even came to say goodbye with her family, which was a very thoughtful touch.
As per the packing list for the trek I would add a hot water bag, to fill in at the tea houses to keep the feet warm.
A special mention to the young porters—our hats off to them for carrying all our belongings along such challenging trails.
Mitra, Sangita, and the entire team were excellent.

Hotel Reviews

Oms Home

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

The shower all though it had hot water was in the same space as the toilet, and sink so when you shower everything gets wet.

Local teahouse / Lodge

All the teahouses were good overall, and the food was fantastic in every one of them. Some offered Western-style bathrooms, which we really appreciated. As expected, the facilities varied—at times there was no in-room toilet or sink, and in some places the latrines were located outside. We understood this is part of the conditions in Nepal and were able to adjust without issue. There is not hot water or sometimes no showers at all.

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Mountain Lodge of Nepal Manang

The architecture and location are fantastic. Unfortunately, the temperature inside the hotel was very cold. If this issue were addressed and a proper gathering space were added, I would easily rate it five stars. There was no heating in the hotel, and it often felt colder inside than outside, which made the stay quite uncomfortable. Although the beds were equipped with electric blankets—which we did appreciate—the bedrooms were still too cold overall. There was also no real common area to relax, aside from the dining room. That said, the bedroom design and views were excellent, and the food was great.

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Too cold inside the hotel and there was no heater or fireplace to keep us warm- a gahtering space with a fireplace is needed in that lovely hotel. It was very clean.

Aarya Hotel & Spa

Authenticity & Character

Nice lobby with woodwork and all the services

Location

Excellent location for the first days at Kahtmandu, walking distance to all the gear shops before the trek.

Staff

super acocmodating, and lovely freindly staff.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The bathtub was too hi so it is hard to step into the shower, I do not recommend this for older people .

The Pavilions Himalayas The Farm

Pokhara

The hotel in Pokhara could use some improvement in terms of logistics, particularly regarding the yoga class. It was offered at a very high price, but the space was not adequate and the mats were not in good condition and were smelly, we had some problems with the hot water in the bedrooms, there were accomodating and offered another room to take showers. The staff at the restaurant was fantastic. In terms of itinerary, I might consider skipping Pokhara altogether.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

The staff at the restaurant was excellent.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Drive from Kathmandu to Chame via Besisahar (2670 m / about 9 hrs)

Chame

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

very tight

Welcome to Nepal. Transfer to the hotel

Kathmandu

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Visit Swoyambhunath and Boudhanath

Kathmandu

truly amaizing and our guide was fantastic.

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Trek Briefing

Kathmandu

fantastic experince!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

very tight for 6 people

The whole Nepalese experience was professional and seamless!! It started with the planning by Amanda and being met on the ground in Kathmandu by Rozy. Nepali Ghar hotel very accomodating with requests. The Sanctuary resort in Chitwan excellent in every respect, especially location wise. To Amanda and the Team, a heart felt thank you ever so much. Bob Ferguson. Australia. March 31.

A great trip to Nepal!
We just completed a 12 day trip to Nepal. I had been planning the trip for several months and Kim Kim, specifically, Chhewang, helped us along every step of the way! He listened to what we wanted to do and set us up with a great itinerary. We have never done an organized tour before. We were referred by friends, and we are so glad we chose this route for our trip to Nepal!
The first few days were spent in Kathmandu, which is a wonderful city. Pick up at the airport, and all transportation provided by Kim Kim was flawless. After Kathmandu, we were off to Pokhara for a trek. The drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara is the only part of the trip we would change. The roads are horrible and crowded. The ride of about 200 km, took about 8 hours. The views were good, but the time would have been better spent by flying. Pokhara is beautiful, and we could have done a couple more days of exploring there on our own. The trek was great and some of the most beautiful things we have ever seen! We are 60 and 68, and in decent physical condition. This pushed us as far as we wanted, and we are so glad we did it. What made it most enjoyable was our guide, Pema. He was absolutely the best! Just a wonderful person and so helpful and informative! He is now truly a friend for life! After the stay in Pokhara we were off to Chitwan National Park. Again, a wonderful experience! Made even better by our guide Suren. We saw many things and enjoyed the accommodation very much. After a few days there, a flight back to Kathmandu for a day or so and then a ride to the airport. Overall, a 5 star tour and experience.

Hotel Reviews

Jungle Villa Resort

Khargauli

Just a beautiful location! We had a private villa overlooking the river. Great views for sure! Bring binoculars. The food is great and there was plenty of it! The team members at the hotel go so far out of their way to be sure your stay is great and comfortable. The only hitch was the spotty wifi.

Authenticity & Character

Right on the river and near an old Nepali village

Location

Close to the park for wildlife and bird viewing

Staff

Attention to detail and amazingly kind and helpful

Cleanliness & Comfort

Aabas Pokhara

Pokhara

The perfect spot in Pokhara! After our trek this was a welcoming place. The bed was super comfortable, the shower was perfect and good wifi. Breakfast was great and the staff was amazingly nice and friendly. Location allowed us to find restaurants, shops, massages, and great views.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Easy to walk to services and restaurants

Staff

Desk and restaurant staff go out of their way to help and made us feel comfortable

Cleanliness & Comfort

Great bed!

Hotel Manaslu

Kathmandu

This hotel is visually beautiful! Amazing gardens and flowers. The staff is great and the location worked well for us. They hosted 2 weddings while we were there and it was so beautiful to see the traditional dress and ceremony from our window! The rooms are slightly dated, and the wifi was a little spotty. We also decided to go out for breakfast after having it at the hotel once, not because the hotel’s wasn’t good, but it was average.

Authenticity & Character

Great architecture and gardens.

Location

Close to restaurants and shops.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Somewhat dated in bathroom and spotty wifi

Activity Reviews

Explore Chitwan ; Jungle Safari Activity

Chitwan National Park

The park is beautiful and we saw many animals and birds. Hopefully, we’ll see a tiger next time

Quality of Experience

The people always make the experience. These folks are just great and helped us every step of the way.

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Exploring more of Chitwan ; Jungle Safari Activity

Chitwan National Park

This was a great stop on our tour! This resort is right near the park and offered beautiful views and food. Our villa looked over the river and provided perfect access to see birds and wildlife. Bring your binoculars! The canoe ride and the opportunity to watch local artisans do traditional dance was were both highlights.

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Suren was our guide and he was amazing! He could spot birds and animals with ease and was a wealth of information and knowledge. Our driver, Zazu, was equally skilled. Overall a great trip. The staff at the resort always went above and beyond!

Transport

Hike to Nayapul [ 3 hours ] ; Drive to Pokhara [ 1.5 hours ]

Nepal

Wake up to the sun rising over the Himalayan mountains…priceless. The views are stunning. The trek down took more out of us than the trek up. The way down is mostly a stoned lined path and stone steps. This was a long but beautiful day!

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The cars are always there to meet us and the people are always so helpful

Transport

Australian Camp Trek to Deurali

Nepal

The rhododendron forest, wow! Coming from North America we didn’t even know these trees existed. Bright red flowers and other amazing flowers and vegetation! Pema was so great about pictures and explanations. So great! Also hiked past a small mountain school for orphan children. A nice pit stop to see how well they were being treated and taught.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The guide makes the trip and ours, Pema, was amazing!

Drive to Kande [ 1 hour] ; Hike to Australian Base camp [ 2 hours ]

Nepal

Loved this stop on the tour! The hike was on stone lined or cement trails and steps. It is a lot, but so beautiful!

Quality of Experience

Truly a once in a lifetime opportunity for us.

Food

Tea house food was simple, but like everything else in Nepal, simply delicious!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

This experience wouldn’t have been as good or memorable without our guide Pema. He was so patient and kind and knowledgeable! He is also a great photographer and took many photos and is preparing us a great album. He certainly made the trip for us and we will refer him wherever possible.

Transport

Meeting with guide and Exploring Phewa lake

Pokhara

Pokhara is beautiful. We chose to forego the lake and just walk around the town.

Explore Kathmandu ; Swayambu Nath, Patan Durbar Square & Pashupatinath Temple

Kathmandu

Kathmandu is a must see city! So much history and culture. This tour allowed us to get up close to the largest stupa in the world and the crematory was an experience we'll never forget. The views from the high temples and the monkeys also are a must see.

Quality of Experience

We asked for a cultural tour, and this was perfect.

Food

Nepali food is one of the best things ever!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The Kim Kim drivers and guides are among the very best. So knowledgeable and friendly.

Transport

Great vehicles and drivers.

This trip has been my dream.
Sangita from Himalayan Namobuddha travel agency made it come true!
Organisation was perfect: accommodations, cultural trips, logistics, no matter if bus, 4x4 or plane.
Mitra was the perfect guide, calm, funny, knowledgeable, UNO player 🤣
Not to mention Pravat, porter, always had a smile on his face, waiting patiently for 2 hours until we finally arrived

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Parkside

Chitwan , Narayani

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Aabas Pokhara

Pokhara

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Beautiful Kathmandu Hotel

Kathmandu

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Activity Reviews

Market walk(about 2 hrs)

Kathmandu

Thank you so much, Sangita!!!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Kathmandu Sightseeing: Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath Stupa

Kathmandu

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Full Day Jungle Activities in Chitwan

Chitwan National Park

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Trip Briefing. Evening Tharu Cultural Program

Chitwan National Park

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara

Jomsom

Cutest little plane ever ......

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Trek from Thorong Phedi to Muktinath via Thorongla Pass (5416 m/ About 7-8 hrs). Drive to Jomsom

Thorung Phedi

Wonderful!!! But be prepared to get up early to cross the pass before 19am when the winds get very strong.

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Trek from Manang to Thorong Phedi (4450 m/ 6-7 hrs)

Thorung Phedi

Quality of Experience

Food

Try the Pizza!!!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Acclimatization day at Manang

Manang

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Trek from Pisang to Manang (3540 m/ 5-6 hrs)

Manang

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Trek from Chame to Pisang (3190 m/ about 4-5 hrs)

Pisang

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Drive from Besisahar to Chame(2670 m / 5-6 hrs)

Chame

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Drive from Kathmandu to Besisahar (about 6 hrs )

Besisahar

Not the most comfortable, but that's what I wanted to experience!

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Trek Briefing

Kathmandu

Quality of Experience

Sangita is a very experienced travel manager, highlighting also the potential difficulties.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Mitra (guide) and Pravat (porter) were never impatient, always smiling and helpful, as well as knowledgeable also in cultural things.

Transport

Perfect mix of public bus, 4x4 and flights!

Thank you, Sangita, for an amazing one-month trip through Nepal. It was the first time we booked a journey through a travel agency, we normally organise everything ourselves, but choosing Sangita was the best decision we could have made. The preparation before the trip was perfect, every detail thought through, and all our questions answered immediately.

What truly surprised us, though, was the incredible support once we were in Nepal. When our plans changed, Sangita reorganised everything seamlessly and incredibly fast. Thanks to her, we could simply relax and enjoy our holiday without any stress. We also appreciated the personal touch: a warm welcome cooking class, meetings before and after our trek, and even a private tour through Patan. And because this was our honeymoon, she surprised us with a beautiful gift — a sound healing session that we will never forget.

She also organised our entire trek, including an amazing guide, Bhim, who made the experience even more special.

If you are looking for someone who is thoughtful, responsive, and genuinely cares about your experience, Sangita is the person to trust. We cannot recommend her highly enough.

Our trip to Nepal was memorable for many reasons. Sangita's planning and execution of the trip was very well organized. In the middle my husband caught a cold and cough and so he was not able to walk around as much. Sangita and the other guides were very supportive and understanding. They brought the car as close as possible to the tourist sites so he would not have to walk as much. She set up a chat group so we could communicate and she was very quick to respond to our questions and concerns.

All our guides, Bipin at Kathmandu, we had many different guides at Chitwan, Indra at Pokhra, Suhail at Lumbini were very good. In addition the car drivers were also very considerate of mine and my husband's comfort and helped everywhere they could. Personally I enjoyed the historical aspect of Lumbini and Kathmandu. Sangita herself provided a two hour walking tour of old Kathmandu. The ancient homes, temples and streets seemed right of history.

Hotel Reviews

Buddha Maya Garden

Lumbini

The hotel is easily accessible by car from the airport. The staff was very helpful and friendly. The room was spacious but furniture needs updating. The bathroom was small and the shower stall needs updating. The breakfast was ok but the choices were limited. They did make us fresh omelettes and toast.

Authenticity & Character

Location

close to airport and sightseeing places.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

the rooms needed much updating

Barpeepal Resort

The hotel is on a hill. Not a problem if you have a vehicle but is a problem if you are thinking of walking to town. The lake is at the bottom of the hill. It was clean and comfortable. The breakfast was good. We also had dinner at the hotel and it was good. The staff was very helpful.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Hotel at the top of a hill - not easily accessible by foot.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Landmark Forest Park

Sauraha

This is a good resort hotel specially for those who want to experience the nature i the Chitwan National Forest.

Authenticity & Character

The room were rustic and garden were pretty.

Location

Easy to get to from the airport

Staff

Very helpful and courteous. A quick call to the front desk and they took care of everything.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The room was a little small. Some of the hardware needs updating. The bathroom was also small.

Barahi Kathmandu

The rooms are clean and comfortable. The breakfast had a lot of choices and a live station too. The staff was helpful and courteous.

Authenticity & Character

Has modern amenities but with a local flair.

Location

Close to the Airport

Staff

Very helpful

Cleanliness & Comfort

Bed was comfortable and bathroom was clean

Activity Reviews

KTM Market walk(about 2 hrs)

Kathmandu Int. Airport (KTM)

The market walk seemed like I was transported to an ancient time when life was simpler and wants were fewer. The houses are more than a hundred years old and have withstood the passage of time. Some are being renovated but others still had the ornate carved windows and doors. Each square has its own temple which the community looks after. This was an amazing experience.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Visit Historical Site of Ramgram

Kathmandu

Not a popular tourist site but I did like the historical aspect and the quiet, serene atmosphere of the place. Many devout Buddhist were paying their respects in one of the most ancient stupas of Buddha.

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Explore around Lumbini

Lumbini

It was amazing to visit the actual site where Buddha was born. A temple has been built on the site and we had a very good view. We also had the opportunity to walk around the grounds and get a feeling of what it may have been like in 5th Century BCE.

Quality of Experience

Food

Local cuisine was available and we enjoyed it.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Visit Sarangkot

Pokhara

This a must-do if you are visiting Pokhara. The sunrise over the mountains is a magnificent view.

Quality of Experience

We got lucky with a clear day and the best view of a beautiful sunrise.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide was very helpful to my husband who was having trouble climbing so many stairs.

Transport

The car dropped us off at the closest spot and picked us up from there too.

Visit Davi's fall , Gupteswor Cave and Bindabasini Temple

Pokhara

The three places were very close to each other. The Temple was on top of a hill and provided beautiful views of the surroundings. To see the rites carried out at the ancient temple was awe inspiring. The Davi's fall was ok but to hike down to the Gupteswar cave and see the waters of the Davis fall flow in the underground caverns was incredible.

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Full Day Jungle Activities in Chitwan

Chitwan National Park

In the morning we went for the river boat ride. We saw many birds, crocodiles and gharials. In the afternoon we went for the jungle safari. We saw many deer and rhinos. It was a great experience.

Quality of Experience

Food

The breakfast was good with live stations of warm egg omelette and toast. Traditional Nepalese food at lunch and dinner was good.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Trip Briefing. Evening Tharu Cultural Program

Chitwan National Park

The Tharu cultural dance was outdoors in the evening which was a perfect setting.

Quality of Experience

The natural landscapes and wild life of the are was amazing.

Food

local Nepalese cuisine was very good.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Visit Pashupatinath Temple

Chitwan National Park

This is a must see. An ancient temple that withstood time and earthquakes too.

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Visit Swoyambhunath(Monkey Temple)

Kathmandu

The history and architecture of the temple is amazing to behold. Located on a hilltop, you can climb the steep stairs or ask your cab driver to take you to the back entrance where you have to climb fewer stairs. The place is a conglomeration of Hindu as well as Buddhist rituals. A beautiful view of the city and of course monkeys that gambol around are the special hallmarks of the place.

Quality of Experience

The unique architecture, ambiance and historical aspect of the place.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Knowing that we are senior citizens, our guide and driver took us through the less steep and fewer stairs entrance.

Transport

The cab was clean and our driver's knowledge of the roads made the journey easy and comfortable.

Patan Tour- Explore Newari culture, history, architecture and many untold stories

Kathmandu

Our guide for this trip was knowledgable and helped us understand the underlying history and culture of each of the sights we saw. The walk though the palace and the museum was very interesting.

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Food

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Trip Briefing

Kathmandu

Sangita was in contact with us and from the beginning and welcomed us at the Airport in Kathmandu. She came with us to the hotel and helped us check in. All information was provided at that time. She also set up a WhatsApp chat group so we could communicate in real time. This is very important since flights can be delayed and traffic can be bad.

Quality of Experience

Sangita was very clear with her directions and had all the flights and print out ready for the rest of the trip. She also had a spreadsheet where all the information for each part of the trip was included.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The friendliness and eager to provide us with any help and information

Transport

All cabs were clean and the drivers were helpful and on time.

Our guide, Kesab, was very good. He was very knowledgable about the area and the history of all the sites we visited. He was very helpful with our luggage and interactions with the local people.

Hotel Reviews

The Nanee

Bhaktapur

Amazing hotel…everything was great… Padlocks for the rooms can be changed to keyless entry… WC was after the shower area… inconvenient… Food was great… staff was awesome!

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Namobuddha Resort

Dhulikhel

Great location… Views are awesome…. Hotel is dated…. Rooms are very low… i’m tall and had to bend to enter and could not even stand erect in the room… My room didn’t have a shower… Food was par excellent…

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Matan Chhen

Panauti

Hotel was shut…

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Hotel Thamel House

Kathmandu

Nice boutique hotel…they need to change the room locks from keys to cards… Bathroom needs shelves for the shower… TV was not working…. Some of my scotch was taken by the cleaners… Dinner was awesome…. Breakfast was ordinary… Location is brilliant…

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Activity Reviews

Explore Bhaktapur

Bhaktapur

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Half Day Bazaar Walk and Kathmandu Durbar Square

Kathmandu

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Very responsible specialist, Ngima who personally went to the airport to pick us and sent us off on our departure day. He brought the guide to meet us the day before our trekking journey and kept in touch throughout our 4 days outskirt trip. We were lucky to have met 2 brothers - Pasang and Ngima - our guide and porter. They were accommodative and tried their best to meet our requests along the way. We had lots of laughter and fun even though we had some rough paths along the way. Highly recommend Ngima and his team for your Nepal trip!

Hotel Review

Hotel Country Villa

Nagarkot

The restaurant serves good food, and the view is fantastic. They also provide Spa service.

Authenticity & Character

The view

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Activity Reviews

The Ultimate Mt. Everest mountain flight on a plane and Free Day to Buy Souvenir

Kathmandu

We were all on the window seats and were lucky the weather was perfect for the viewing. However, the time given on both sides were different. The lucky ones got to view longer as the plane was moving at a very slow pace but when it turned around it went quite fast, and some may not enough have time to capture Mt Everest.

Quality of Experience

to go slow after turning so that both sides of passengers can have equal opportunities

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Air crew make effort to inform which mountains we were seeing

Transport

Fight was delayed for quite awhile

Trek from Namo Buddha to Balthali

Namobuddha

There was a landslide which led to the regular path being closed. We had to use an untrodden path (Which is steep) to reach to the other side. Though it was challenging; both the guide and porter helped us to reach safely. This was the best part for our new experience

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

The hotel arranged transport to pick us up at the remote area

My experience in Nepal was magical. Our trip that was curated by Amanda. I would describe our tour as a cultural tour that included trekking - a perfect balance of what I wanted.
Kathmandu was a bustling cosmopolitan with fantastic sites. I enjoyed the Hindu Shiva temples, Buddhist temples. palace, Darbar Square. The restaurants and coffee shops were excellent. We stayed in the Thamil House Hotel.
I loved all the places we visited - Patan, Panauti, Namma Buddha and Bhagtapur. The visit to the monastery in Namma Buddha was very captivating.
Our guide Keshab was wonderful - knowledgeable, helpful and very thoughtful. The driver was so experienced at navigating the narrow roads, traffic, etc.
I would highly recommend Kim Kim to organize your trip to Nepal.

Hotel Reviews

The Nanee

Bhaktapur

This hotel was the last on our trip in Bhaktapur and amazing. When we arrived at the hotel, our welcome was amazing - we were greeted by the manager who told us about the architecture, rooms, courtyard concept etc. We were served cake and a delicious hot lemon drink. The hotel was new and modern but had the old world Nepalese charm.

Authenticity & Character

The rooms were built keeping the Nepalese culture experience at the forefront

Location

In the heart of Bhaktapur

Staff

Very helpful. When I requested for anything, I would phone and staff were there in less than 5 minutes.

Cleanliness & Comfort

My room was sparkling

Namobuddha Resort

Dhulikhel

This was a beautiful resort in Namma Buddha. The rooms were in individual cabins. The views were breathtaking. My room was lovely. Some things for guests to think about were all rooms were different sizes. Some rooms were quite small. My younger brother who is tall kept hitting his head in the doorways. Some rooms only had a toilet and sink in the cabin and the shower area was outside the cabin. The wifi was not strong in the room.

Authenticity & Character

The Hotel had Nepali style cabins and eating areas.

Location

The hotel was up at the top of a hill with breathtaking views of the Himalayas. It was very calm and serene there.

Staff

The staff had a smile on their face and were always there to help

Cleanliness & Comfort

Hotel Thamel House

Kathmandu

The hotel was very comfortable. The rooms were neat and clean and had all the amenities like phone and TV. The breakfast math at was included was delicious. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The hotel was in the Thamil area that had interesting shops and eateries.

Authenticity & Character

The hotel felt like you were in Nepal. The restaurant where we had dinner had an authentic Nepalese cultural show.

Location

Staff

They were responsive to my needs

Cleanliness & Comfort

The rooms had fresh sheets, towels, amenities, TV, etc

Activity Reviews

Explore Bhaktapur

Bhaktapur

This was our last cultural tour. The Darbar square was fantastic - beautiful temples, palaces, and architecture

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Trek from Ashapuri to Panauti

Nepal

This was my first major trek in many years. It was an easy to moderate hike. I loved the breathtaking scenery, homes we passed, the crops in the firms etc

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Explore Kathmandu: Patan, Boudhanath, and Pashupatinath

Kathmandu

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Half Day Bazaar Walk and Kathmandu Durbar Square

Kathmandu

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Trek portion of trip was fine.
Travel portion of trip was from hell. Every connection to and from the start of trek was terrible. The flight to and from KTM and Nepalgunj was delayed both ways by about 4-5 hrs. The air travel in Nepal is certainly third world class.
The booked flight from Nepalgunj to Dunai was cancelled both ways, resulting in a horrible jeep ride for 12 HRS each way.
I understand in talking with my guide that this flight is probably cancelled 75% of the time. This flight should not be in the itinerary of the trip, or at least some mention that it is likely to be cancelled and a 12 HR jeep ride is the only option. If I knew that I would probably be taking a 12 jeep ride on any leg of the trip, I would not have booked the trip.
Chhewang is aware of my position. This will be my last time to visit Nepal.

Ngima no doubt is the most experience tour specialist for Nepal. He is friendly, responsible & will meet us frequently to arrange & meet trekking guide before hand to make sure things are going well. Frequently checking on us to make sure we are safe & sound. Ensure the suitable trekking guide & porter to make our trekking exp personal, flexible & fun. Please do recommend Ngima to others for making sure Nepal is a wonderful place for travel, trekking, hiking, culture, food & people.

I had an amazing experience in my first solo trekking trip to Nepal hiking to Ghorepani Pool Hill. While I definitely need to improve my fitness, I had an amazing service from my host Ngima who along with the guide and portar Lakpa took extremely good care of me, encouraging me every step of the way. For me, it was the journey than the destination that made the trip memorable. Both the guide and Porter were cheerful and happy souls, and I cherish all the wonderful moments I spent with them

We have had a great trip. Our Annapurna trekking was tough but beautiful and worth all the effort and every step. We also had the pleasure of exploring other parts of Nepal which Ngima arranged. Villages, historic towns and a national park. We felt like we were in good hands and it was clear to us that Ngima and the guides, porter and driver under his charge, really wanted us to have a great experience and he went above and beyond to achieve that. We appreciate all Ngima’s efforts. It was an amazing and memorable visit to Nepal

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Fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara, Drive to Astam.

Astam

We had a very comfortable jeep and good driver.

Kathmandu Sightseeing tour to Boudhanath, Kathmandu Durbar Square and Pashupatinath

Kathmandu

We had an excellent and informative guide. It was an amazing introduction to an interesting, historical and vibrant city.

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Welcome to Kathmandu & Evening trek briefing

Kathmandu Int. Airport (KTM)

After a long flight we were happy to be briefed about the our upcoming trip and to have been booked in a very good, comfortable and centrally located hotel.

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Lil in particular was fantastic, very caring, and did all the deterred to arrange a wonderful, spontaneous wedding renewal ceremony at Manakamana. Shree was very knowledgeable and Ngima orchestrated everything well, and was very helpful when our Indian visa was delayed. Will recommend Kim Kim to all my friends. Thank you Ngima!

Sangita and all of the guides with Himalayan Namobuddha Travel and Treks were amazing!

I was genuinely excited about this trip, as it was my first solo adventure. Despite the unexpected circumstances I encountered upon arriving in Nepal, my guides were attentive and dedicated, going above and beyond to ensure I had a great experience and could stick to my itinerary. I would definitely recommend this trip!

Incredible experience in Nepal thanks to Sangita / Himalayan Namobuddha Travel & Treks. From day one, the team was extremely kind and attentive, always looking out for our needs and making sure everything went perfectly. Whenever any unforeseen issue came up, they responded quickly and efficiently, allowing us to enjoy the trip without any worries. Their commitment to providing a genuine and well-curated experience truly stands out. Highly recommended!