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Amanda Delecca

Originally from Australia, I've been travelling for 25 years and found myself coming back to Nepal time and time again. These days Kathmandu is home and I get to show people around this incredible place, introducing our very talented local guides, Sherpas and people along the way who make each and every visit to Nepal unique and special.

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"Everything Nepal! Cultural visits, trekking tours, mountain biking, relaxation and adventure: everything in between or a combination of them all! My specialty areas mostly stick to the path - you won't find every man and his dog there, but you also won't need your expedition suit. "

How did you get involved in travel?

"After travelling to Nepal in 2010 and having an awesome experience, I started think that that's what I wanted to 'do'. Like what I REALLY wanted to do. Show people around an awesome place and send them home happy. It turns out that the company I booked my tour with in Nepal not only delivered an awesome tour but also had interesting recruitment techniques. After filling in a post-trip feedback form I mentioned in an email that I was interesting in a change of career and I think tourism is it. The response:
"So, when do you want to start work?
Seriously."
WOW! After recovering from the moment that my heart skipped a beat I had a million questions - but what work? And where? How does that even work?
A year later I returned to Nepal, to the company that I had toured with the previous year and here I still am!
Moral of the story - be careful travelling with us, you might never leave! ;)"

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"Probably my most memorable travel experience, strangely, was right at home. Growing up in Australia, our family hosted many exchange students and each time we had a new international 'brother' or 'sister' to stay for a year, we not only got a new member to our family, but we also got to know all about where they came from. Discovering the delights (and dislikes!) of things such as Thai fish sauce and herbal tea from southern Brazilian were certainly memorable and I now have 'family members' all over the world!"

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Favorite experiences

Explore Ancient Villages: Bungamati & Khokana

This excursion from Kathmandu is a six-hour tour to the rustic Newari towns of Bungamati and Khokana. It's a unique opportunity to learn about the traditions of the rural residents whose families have thrived here since antiquity. These are the Newars, people who are indigenous to the Kathmandu...

Recent trip reviews for Amanda

Our guide, Kesab, was very good. He was very ...
Nepal | Nov 15 - Nov 20, 2025

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Saurabh M.
Las Vegas, NV | Reviewed on Nov 21, 2025
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. Read more

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
Explore Bhaktapur
Bhaktapur
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Half Day Bazaar Walk and Kathmandu Durbar Square
Half Day Bazaar Walk and Kathmandu Durbar Square
Kathmandu
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Local specialist: Amanda Delecca

My experience in Nepal was magical.
Nepal | Nov 15 - Nov 20, 2025

Alka
Alka G.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Nov 21, 2025
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...
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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
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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
Explore Bhaktapur
Bhaktapur

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

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Trek from Ashapuri to Panauti
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
Explore Kathmandu: Patan, Boudhanath, and Pashupatinath
Kathmandu
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Half Day Bazaar Walk and Kathmandu Durbar Square
Half Day Bazaar Walk and Kathmandu Durbar Square
Kathmandu
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Amanda Delecca

Best solo trip!
Nepal | Sep 9 - Sep 18, 2025

Melinda
Melinda A.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Sep 25, 2025
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! Read more

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!

Hotel Reviews
Nomad Hotel
Kathmandu

Such an amazing experience at this hotel. Pleasant staff and so clean! Great food and services as well!

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Mum's Garden Resort
Pokhara

Great location and very attentive staff! Good food too.

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Jungle Villa Resort
Khargauli

Absolutely amazing experience at this resort. The staff was so attentive and made me feel so at home. Very clean room and great services!

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Peacock Guest House
Bhaktapur, Nepal

Such a great experience here. Great breakfast too!

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Local specialist: Amanda Delecca
Amanda
Amanda Delecca
Local specialist in Kathmandu and Senegal | Replied on Oct 05, 2025

Hey Melinda, thank you so much for your lovely review! You arrived into exceptional circumstances with the political protests that caused Kathmandu to shut down and have night curfews, but you handled it with absolute grace and we thank you for your patience, in what I'm sure was a little unsettling. Thanks also for your flexibility while we re-arranged your trip, we're so glad that in the end you got to experience everything that we'd planned together!

Until next time! :)
Amanda

KimKim and Amanda were wonderful to work with...
Nepal | Feb 16 - Feb 24, 2025

Kathy
Kathy O.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Apr 17, 2025
KimKim and Amanda were wonderful to work with while planning our Nepal trip. We felt we were guided well, hitting the areas that interested us most. Pratiskshya was our local guide and went above and beyond to make sure all five of us had our best experiences. Our drivers and everyone we encountered through KimKim were the Best! This was a remarkable, unforgettable adventure! Thank you, KimKim! Read more

KimKim and Amanda were wonderful to work with while planning our Nepal trip. We felt we were guided well, hitting the areas that interested us most. Pratiskshya was our local guide and went above and beyond to make sure all five of us had our best experiences. Our drivers and everyone we encountered through KimKim were the Best! This was a remarkable, unforgettable adventure! Thank you, KimKim!

Hotel Reviews
Barahi Jungle Lodge
Meghauli, West Chitwan

A unique gorgeous setting for this jungle hotel. The decorations were perfect to set the mood. Roomy and welcoming front desk with announcements and daily schedules listed on a common board. Both indoor and outdoor dining was spacious, very clean and welcoming. The outdoor seating overlooked a huge pool and the calm river, across was the jungle.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Adjacent to a village that we enjoyed walking through, meeting those living there and learning about their culture and way of life.
Staff
The Naturalists were fabulous! Bolinda, our guide taught and showed us so much on our water and jungle safaris and our walks around the village.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Individual large comfy huts with large bathroom, lovely outdoor decks overlooking the river.
Nepali Ghar Hotel
Kathmandu

Perfect location, walking distance to shopping, restaurants. Had a wonderful restaurant attached, great food and service. We loved the yoga room upstairs, very peaceful. Rooms were pretty, comfortable beds, nice bathroom. So many wonderful sitting areas throughout the hotel. Staff was awesome!

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Temple Tree Resort & Spa
Pokhara

Temple tree Resort in Pokhara was incredible. The staff were welcoming, professional and always helpful. The well kept grounds were beautiful with blooming flowers, lovely pool/hot tub, outdoor restaurant seating. Our room was on ground level, a pretty stone walkway from our peaceful patio to the restaurant. The bathroom was filled with amenities, very clean with a great shower. Comfy beds and large sliding glass doors to patio. The Spa treatments were fabulous and inexpensive. We did not want to leave Temple Tree!

Authenticity & Character
Gorgeous landscaping, covered outdoor full bar, delicious authentic food, the best spa treatments!
Location
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All staff welcoming, professional, friendly and hard working and took pride in their positions.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Pretty rooms, very clean, even our patio was swept every am!
Local specialist: Amanda Delecca

Our trip was a very memorable experience from...
Nepal | Feb 16 - Feb 24, 2025

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Anne M.
Peachtree City, GA | Reviewed on Mar 10, 2025
Our trip was a very memorable experience from start to finish! Our guide Pratikshya wanted to know our interests and concerns every step of the way. The accommodations at each of our stops could not have been better. The employees at each of our hotels were welcoming and helpful. The trip was full of surprises from the many temples to the trip to the Annapurna base camp. One of my favorite experiences was the MoMo cooking class with some helpful local women. The lake area was a relaxing... Read more

Our trip was a very memorable experience from start to finish! Our guide Pratikshya wanted to know our interests and concerns every step of the way. The accommodations at each of our stops could not have been better. The employees at each of our hotels were welcoming and helpful. The trip was full of surprises from the many temples to the trip to the Annapurna base camp. One of my favorite experiences was the MoMo cooking class with some helpful local women. The lake area was a relaxing change from Kathmandu and the views on the day hike were spactacular. Our stay at the chiwan National Park exceeded expectations. Our guide during our stay went our of his way to see that we experinced all the best at the Park.

Hotel Review
Temple Tree Resort & Spa
Pokhara

Accomodations were wonderful and we took full advantage of the Spa. The food at the restaurant was excellent.

Authenticity & Character
Beautiful setting
Location
Easy walk to the lake.
Staff
Answered all questions with a smile
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Amanda Delecca

Nepal. Our guide, Patriska, was just wonderful. Sh...
Nepal | Feb 16 - Feb 24, 2025

Carina
Carina S.
Flagami, FL | Reviewed on Mar 07, 2025

Our guide, Patriska, was just wonderful. She was so informative, and knowledgeable , we all loved her. She made sure that all our activities were on schedule and she checked out extra activities that we wanted to do. The drivers were great drivers and it was nice to speak with Raj about all the details of our trip.
I would highly recommend KimKim to my friends for their future trips.
Thank you for making this an amazing trip!!

Local specialist: Amanda Delecca

Nepal 2025
Nepal | Feb 16 - Feb 24, 2025

Marianne
Marianne O.
Peachtree City, GA | Reviewed on Mar 03, 2025
Our trip was extraordinary from beginning to end. Amanda helped us with our itinerary until it was just what we wanted. The 3 totally different areas we visited were fascinating. We learned so much about the people, religions, culture and foods of Nepal.
From our first meeting with Raj we knew we were in good hands. He as welcoming and helpful as he went through our week’s itinerary.
Our guide for the first 2 locations was Pratikshya. She was energetic, fun, knowledgeable, patient and...
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Our trip was extraordinary from beginning to end. Amanda helped us with our itinerary until it was just what we wanted. The 3 totally different areas we visited were fascinating. We learned so much about the people, religions, culture and foods of Nepal.
From our first meeting with Raj we knew we were in good hands. He as welcoming and helpful as he went through our week’s itinerary.
Our guide for the first 2 locations was Pratikshya. She was energetic, fun, knowledgeable, patient and kind. We loved our time with her. She helped us change our itinerary when our mountain flight was cancelled and we were able to visit a base camp instead which was wonderful.
When we went to Chitwan we had Gobinda as our naturalist. He was very knowledgeable, kind, patient and helpful. He went out of his way to make sure we were well taken care of.
The hotels we stayed in were all first class. Nepali Ghar was charming. The restaurant was great and the staff was very helpful.
Temple Tree Resort and Spa was beautiful, had great spa services and great food. The Bahari Lodge in Chitwan was amazing. The cabins were fantastic, the staff top notch and the food delicious.
This trip exceeded all expectations and I can’t thank KimKim enough for your help and guidance. If I could change one thing, I’d stay in Chitwan one more day. I will definitely encourage my friends to visit Nepal and use your company to guide them. I would love to come back someday soon to do some trekking.
I would love to know what I can do to help the people of Nepal.

Local specialist: Amanda Delecca
Amanda
Amanda Delecca
Local specialist in Kathmandu and Senegal | Replied on Mar 27, 2025
Hi Marianne, Thank you so much for you comprehensive review and photos - it's so nice to get a little glimpse into what you experienced here in Nepal!
On behalf of the whole team (including your guide Pratikshya and the people behind the scenes who you never meet, but are working logistics to get you around the country), I'd like to say a very big thank you! It was lovely to meet you all on Zoom before your trip, and hearing about your trip from Pratikshya, it sounds like she had as much...
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Hi Marianne,

Thank you so much for you comprehensive review and photos - it's so nice to get a little glimpse into what you experienced here in Nepal!
On behalf of the whole team (including your guide Pratikshya and the people behind the scenes who you never meet, but are working logistics to get you around the country), I'd like to say a very big thank you! It was lovely to meet you all on Zoom before your trip, and hearing about your trip from Pratikshya, it sounds like she had as much fun as you did!

A large part of what we do is supporting the people of Nepal through economy, and in turn you did too! You stayed at local hotels, used local guides/drivers, you were respectful of the places you visited, people and animals were treated respectfully. You supported local businesses that train and educate their staff, they pay fair wages and support their communities. More than this, your interest in the Nepali culture/food/religions/traditions and connection to the people you met is part of a cycle that empowers communities. There are so many reasons for why we do what we do, in the way that we do it. Contributing to Nepal is certainly a large part of it, and it's a 'give and take' scenario because I have also gained so much, personally, from Nepal. Travelling generously and sustainably is a great way to support the people of Nepal, especially those doing great work!

We'd love to see you again for some trekking - do be in touch!

Cheers,
Amanda

Our local specialist was not Erin. Our local...
Nepal | Feb 16 - Feb 24, 2025

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Cheryl F.
Spain | Reviewed on Feb 27, 2025
Our local specialist was not Erin. Our local specialist Pratikshya and she was outstanding. The golden triangle was a great taste of city life to mountains to low land. The hotels / resorts were beyond top notch. Read more

Our local specialist was not Erin. Our local specialist Pratikshya and she was outstanding. The golden triangle was a great taste of city life to mountains to low land. The hotels / resorts were beyond top notch.

Hotel Reviews
Barahi Jungle Lodge
Meghauli, West Chitwan
Authenticity & Character
Location
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Temple Tree Resort & Spa
Pokhara
Authenticity & Character
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Nepali Ghar Hotel
Kathmandu
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Amanda Delecca
Amanda
Amanda Delecca
Local specialist in Kathmandu and Senegal | Replied on Mar 27, 2025

Hi Cheryl,

Thank you for the 5 star review, we truly appreciate it!
Erin was who was looking after your arrangements way back when Marianne first enquired back in 2023. It was great to have this trip eventuate! We certainly agree that your guide Pratikshya is top notch!! We had a feeling that she'd be a good match for your girls trip.
Now that you've had a taste of Nepal, you know what to expect next time :)

Happy travels,
Amanda

My experience with you guys was just perfect
Nepal | Oct 25 - Nov 18, 2024

Matty
Matty H.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Nov 19, 2024
My experience with you guys was just perfect, especially working with Amanda on the planning, the small details, and her attentiveness to everything I was asking for.
This was my first ever trip to Nepal and my first such a long trek. Everything worked as planned, from the pre-arrival instructions till the final advises and support from the team on the ground - especially the guide (Nuris) and the porter that were assigned to us.
as mentioned to Amanda in our debrief once we were back to...
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My experience with you guys was just perfect, especially working with Amanda on the planning, the small details, and her attentiveness to everything I was asking for.
This was my first ever trip to Nepal and my first such a long trek. Everything worked as planned, from the pre-arrival instructions till the final advises and support from the team on the ground - especially the guide (Nuris) and the porter that were assigned to us.
as mentioned to Amanda in our debrief once we were back to Kathmandu - the trek hiking days are well planned including all the accommodations and I will not suggest changing them.
The combination of the Tsum Valley with its unique Tibetan cultural impact, and the Manaslu Circuit on the top of it is just perfect.
It is indeed one of the best trekking experience I've done in my life.
Thank you all for that.

Hotel Review
Hotel Manaslu
Kathmandu

I stayed in Hotel Tibet, and therefore all my feedback is related to this hotel, and not to Hotel Manaslu.

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I preferred to be out of the Thamal area. Too crowded to my view...
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Local specialist: Amanda Delecca
Amanda
Amanda Delecca
Local specialist in Kathmandu and Senegal | Replied on Nov 21, 2024

Hey Matty,

Thanks for your 5 star review! I'm so glad that you ended up deciding on this longer trek and enjoyed the diversity between the cultural Tsum Valley vs the mountain views and high pass on the main Manaslu Circuit.
Thanks for the shout-out to your guide Naresh, I'll be sure to pass on your positive feedback!

It was a pleasure working with you, thanks again!
Amanda

Manaslu Circuit bucket list
Nepal | Sep 21 - Oct 8, 2024

Stephanie
Stephanie L.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Nov 11, 2024
Planning and booking our bucket list trip through Kimkim was so easy. Thank you, Amanda, for answering our questions with knowledge, compassion, and grace! We started our trip in late September and did run into some late monsoon season rain that made trekking in some place difficult. Guide Bire's experience, energy, and gentle encouragement got us through some tough days and made it all worth it (seriously, give that man a raise!). Porter Tez was so attentive and kind. They're a great... Read more

Planning and booking our bucket list trip through Kimkim was so easy. Thank you, Amanda, for answering our questions with knowledge, compassion, and grace!

We started our trip in late September and did run into some late monsoon season rain that made trekking in some place difficult. Guide Bire's experience, energy, and gentle encouragement got us through some tough days and made it all worth it (seriously, give that man a raise!). Porter Tez was so attentive and kind. They're a great team! Trip highlights were the beautiful remote villages of Shyala, Samagaun, and Samdo. Thank you Kimkim!

Hotel Review
Hotel Manaslu
Kathmandu

The hotel was in a great location, had incredibly friendly and attentive staff, and good services. The rooms were clean but did have a musty smell (Kathmandu is so humid!), which is difficult if you're sensitive to that sort of thing.

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Local specialist: Amanda Delecca
Amanda
Amanda Delecca
Local specialist in Kathmandu and Senegal | Replied on Nov 20, 2024

Hey Stephanie,

Thanks for the outstanding review and personal commendation! I must mention the rest of our team behind the scenes who all contribute to the preparation and running of our trips, making those of us on the front line look very good. Bire is certainly a strong and kind soul and I'm so glad to hear that he and the crew had such an impact on your trek.

I look forward to hosting you back in Nepal for your next trekking adventure! :)

Cheers,
Amanda