Reviews

From my first interaction with Sandip, I’ve felt that Himalayan Masters acts with integrity, offers competitive prices, and genuinely desires to give customers the best experiences in Nepal. I compared the prices, itineraries and reviews of ~10 travel agencies for multiple trips, and Himalayan Masters almost always came out on top in terms of bang for the buck.

Where other companies seemed to cut corners on their proposed itineraries (e.g. trekking in places where you’d spend a lot of time on the road), Sandip went above and beyond to ensure that the trip exceeded expectations. For example, he got me onto a helicopter from KTM to Lukla instead of the plane at no extra cost. He also arranged a circuit trek to visit Gokyo Lakes (going up via Dole, then down via the Renjo La Pass and Thame) to minimise going out and back along the same route.

Govinda, the guide, was friendly and experienced and went at whatever trekking pace I was comfortable with. He was the ideal guide and was flexible with plans to maximise time in my preferred locations. As my trip ended up being one day shorter than envisaged because of the weather, Sandip, please let me use the unused costs for a second trip I have booked with Himalayan Masters. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Himalayan Masters to anyone looking to trek in Nepal.

Renjo La Pass reviewPakistan

We had a fantastic trek to Gokyo Lakes with Bibek as our guide. A special thank you to Bibek, who was amazing and took great care of us, always attentive to our needs, informative and supportive.
Communication with Sandip was excellent; he was always quick to respond to my emails. He always got us the best tea houses to stay in and organized a helicopter for us when our flight was cancelled due to bad Weather.
Overall, it was a great experience, and I would highly recommend Himalayan Masters to anyone looking to trek in the Himalayas.
Jason and Valerie
Australia

Gokyo Lakes ReviewAustralia

Amazing Journey – Nov 2023

Sandeep from himalayan masters is the best. His team (Subas, Bage, and the others) was really helpful. They really care with us (7 people) and did excellent service. My team got altitude sickness and they were really responsive. We had expendables journey with himalayan masters. Thankyou sandeep and team, because of you i did it, reached the top pf lobuche peak 🤩🤩🤩🤩. cheersss

Amazing JourneyIndonesia

My mates and I went to the Chitwan National Park Tour with the Himalayan Masters. It was an excellent journey….we did jeep safari. We were lucky to see a one-horned rhino and Asiatic elephant. But we only could see Bengal tiger from a far, but yes we did see it. We might be visiting soon to see other places too.

Chitwan National Park ReviewAustralia

My friend and I have just completed an 8 day Khopra Danda trek with the absolute man – Ram. My friend did most of the liaison with Sandip but my short interaction with him at the office was unreal. So friendly and accomodating – the sleeping bag and down jacket for the trip was also so appreciated! The trek itself was absolutely gorgeous. We struck luck with the weather and the views are breathtaking. Our trip wouldn’t have been so memorable without our phenomenal guide, Ram. Ram is the most warm, knowledgeable, patient and attentive guide!! He was more than willing to offer advice regarding certain elements of our trip, match pace during the trickier inclines, check in regularly or answer questions he’d probably answered a millions times before. He’d be so fast with our meals at the tea houses making sure our hands were always warm with a cup of tea or some freshly chopped fruit. A genuine heart-felt thanks to Ram and the HM team for making this such a wonderful experience 🙂

Breathtaking Himalayas with wonderful RamAustralia

My friends and I just finished the 13-day trek around Manaslu with guide Rishi – an unforgettable experience. From landing in Kathmandu and getting a ride from Sandip to our hotel, to the final send-off from Rishi, Himalayan Masters did not disappoint.

Our experience with Rishi made for a great trip. His local knowledge made us feel like we were getting an insider’s experience, especially as he knew and was friendly with most families who owned the teahouses where we stayed.

Highlights of the trip were basecamp day and watching the mountain sunrise as we approached Larke pass. The drives to and from the trek were a bit nerve-racking, so would suggest staying clear of monsoon season.

If you’re looking for an immersive adventure in the mountains, I’d highly rate Himalayan Masters, and if possible have Rishi guide you!

Manaslu circuit with Rishi – September 2024UK

I recently completed a 13-day Manaslu trek with Himalayan Masters and had an amazing experience. Sandip and the team were always communicative and available to answer any questions. Our guide, Rishi, was exceptional. It’s also worth noting that Himalayan Masters is 100% Nepali-owned, which makes it even better to support. If you’re looking into guide services, I highly recommend booking with Himalayan Masters and requesting Rishi—he’s the best!

Pending the timing of your trip, it’s worth noting that there are a lot of major landslides during monsoon season.

13 day Manaslu TrekSan Francisco, CA

The Himalayan Masters organized our trip to the Yala Peak perfectly. From picking us up at the airport, all through our trip to Kathmandu and the Himalayan mountains. Our guide Dipak provided us with everything we need in terms of food, drinks and a ton of very interesting knowledge about the nepalese culture and the Himalayas.
Even with some struggles we had climbing the peak, he was very helpful and adjusted quickly to the situation. Back in Kathmandu, the team continued helping us getting a hotel and providing us with very useful insider information about local foods and interesting hotspots. They connected us with some very safe, qualified drivers and a local guide, who showed us the most beautiful sides of Kathmandu. Our contact person Sandip was always quick to respond to every question we had, and helped us enjoy the trip without having to deal with bigger organization problems. They also paired us with two amazing porters, who not only carried our stuff but also entertained and informed us perfectly on our way up the mountain.
In summary, it was a great experience with the Himalayan Masters and our nice guide Dipak. If I were to book another trip to the Himalayas, it surely will be planned by this Company.

Great ExperienceUnited States

We went trekking for 25 days across Manaslu and Tsum valley and had a great time with Ramesh, our guide, and Deepak, our porter. The guys were absolutely wicked, total legends!!

Nice Manaslu & Tsum Valley Trek with Ramesh and DeepakUnited States

Annapurna Base Camp Helicopter Tour was one of the best memories of my life. Himalayan Masters did a great job of booking the tour. The airport pick up and drop off even made the trip more joyous. Also, the pilots took great care of our safety along with explaining the mountain views.

ABC Helicopter Tour ReviewUSA

I just finished the most incredible 10-day Khopra Danda trek with HM. We were incredibly blessed with great weather, especially during the season, and the views were outstanding, but the real highlight of our trip was our AMAZING guide, RAM!! RAM’s decades of knowledge guiding ment that he knew the areas (which were not as common or popular to trek) very well and was able to give us advice and help modify our trek mid way to ensure that we got the best experiences.

He checked in several times daily to see how we handled the altitude, the hiking and the experience, which made me and my friend feel incredibly safe. To top it off, he would ensure we were in the room with the best view at each tea house, would get us extra blankets and would freshly cut fruit daily for us to snack on after dinner.
In addition to this, my experience organising the trip through HM was very smooth.

Sandip even let me change my plans mid-hike, stay extra days in Pokhara, and then provided transport back to Chitwan instead of Kathmandu. Could not recommend this company more, whilst you might pay a little more then organising it all yourself with a guide like Ram every dollar was worth it.

Khopra Danda Trek ReviewThailand

We had the most wonderful experience with Himalayan Masters doing a combined trek of Manaslu + Nar Phu. We were guided by two great guides, one senior, one soon-to-be guide, with whom we had great fun, also on the difficult parts of the hike.

Nar Phu valley Trek ReviewUSA

A few weeks ago, in March 2024, I finished my trekking to the everest base camp with a Himalayan masters and my guide bash Himalayan masters I had such a positive experience with this team; from the beginning, sandip helped me to make the best itinerary for me at an affordable price and with a swift response, dealing with Sandip is always great. He’s such an experienced operator and a great leader of the company.

I completed my 9-day trek to Everest base camp and returned by helicopter with my guide Bashu. He’s such a professional leader who helped me to reach the base camp; without his support and motivation, I don’t think I would be able to reach the base camp. The service from the Himalayan masters is top-notch; I get my first helicopter ride from the Gorakshep to Lukla and back in Kathamndu. The accommodations and food are remarkable in time—such a quality operator. I will be back again and trek with this company once again.

Ebc trek and return back by helicopter with Himalayan MastersUSA 🇺🇸

I recently returned from a trek to Nepal’s Upper Mustang organized with Himalayan Masters. I’m still reliving those incredible mountain vistas, walking through the region’s traditional villages and settlements, and of course, Tibetan Buddhist monasteries that have to be seen to be believed!

Sandip made the planning and preparation of the journey easy and straightforward and personally saw us off to our starting destination. Our guide, Rishi, emphasized that he and our porter, Namaraz, were there for us first and foremost, ensuring we understood each day’s walking plan and conditions and giving us flexibility when we needed rest days or alternative routes. When visiting the monasteries, he translated the monks’ explanation of the history and significance of these religious sites. He would always share fantastic insights into modern Nepalese life during the journey. One of my favourite memories of the trip was when he taught us the card game Dumbal after dinner one evening.

This being my first time in Nepal, I am extremely pleased we chose Himalayan Masters. They offer quality service and a great company-client ethic that I hope to be able to experience again one day.

Upper mustang trek in june 2024Germany 🇩🇪

Thank you, Himalayan Masters, for an unforgettable experience! The Upper Mustang trek was fantastic—the Arid Mountain landscape, the traditional culture, the 1000-year-old Tibetan Buddhist monasteries! Sandip’s organisation leading up to the trek was excellent; our guide, Rishi, was open and friendly and took good care of us, and our porter, Namaraz, uncomplainingly carried our bags up hills and through strong winds. Himalayan Masters is an impressive, growing, young company that is professional, welcoming, and enthusiastic—I highly recommend it.

Upper mustang trek with Himalayan MastersSwitzerland 🇨🇭

I did the EBC + Gokyo trek with Himalayan Masters in May 2024. My tour booking took place through Sandip (the owner), my guide was Himesh, and my porter was Ravi.

I could not possibly recommend Himalayan Masters more. After having done a 16-day tour with them, I can see why their reviews are so consistently excellent.

Here are five main reasons to choose Himalayan Masters:

1. Integrity and honesty—if, like me, you are travelling to a new country for a non-inexpensive tour and perhaps even doing it solo, the #1 concern on your mind is whether you are dealing with a legitimate and honest party. You are in this case. At every turn, they have acted in my best interests, even when it was probably at an additional cost to them
2. Client-centricity: these guys are very passionate about their work. Every little detail of the trip was executed in a way that would optimise my experience. From the airport pick-up to the hiking experience, etc. For example, Sandip insisted on arranging my drop off at KTM airport even though I stayed in Kathmandu for several days beyond the trek. Another example – when there was something minor I didn’t like about one of my tea house rooms, Himesh immediately got me moved to another room that he felt would suit me better—without any question
3. Cost: Sandip and Himesh did not cut any corners with costs. They put me up in the best teahouses along the trek. They arranged for me to fly from Kathmandu to Lukla by helicopter instead of driving four hours to Ramechap for a flight to Lukla, which was what other hikers had to do at the time. This helicopter ride wasn’t part of my package and probably came at an additional cost to them, but at no extra cost to me. They also gave/lent me a lot of necessary gear for free: – a t-shirt, cap, down jacket, trekking poles, water bottle, water purification tablets, crampons, sleeping bag, etc. All of these make their already competitive pricing even more worth it
4. Skill and experience—their guides and porters are very good at what they do and will look after you well. They will be your best friends on the trek. Himesh was an absolute legend; the hike wouldn’t have been the same without him. He looked after me very well and made the entire trip more enjoyable thanks to his deep knowledge and engaging personality
5. Miscellaneous benefits of having a well-connected tour operator—for example, getting me onto a helicopter/plane when other hikers were unable to get onto one themselves!

It was a fantastic experience with Himalayan Masters, and I’ll be referring family and friends to them for future Nepal trips. I should add that at the start of my hike. I encountered a couple of trekkers who had just finished their tour with Himalayan masters and gave me the same feedback as above.

World-class tour operator, without a doubt I’ll be back and hiring them againsingapore 🇸🇬

We have completed the Annapurna Circuit with Himalayan Masters, and it was great! The team assists you with planning and organization from the start, and even if we could only do it in the off-season during the monsoon, they took up the challenge! Trek was excellent and well organized; our guide, Dipak, was the best, funny, and generally great to have around with the “boys,”  Sebas and Nabaras! We would not have completed it without them! I can only recommend them for trekking in Nepal!

Annapurna Circuit trek with Himalayan MastersFrance 🇫🇷

The Annapurna Circuit in August was a great experience! We were lucky to have clear views, sunny days, and great temperatures while hiking.

From planning to completing the trek, the experience was smooth, and I’ll remember it for a lifetime.

Sandip and the team helped us with the professional booking process, including swift communication and a detailed prep list. Upon our arrival, Rajendra welcomed us at their office, and we went through the trek day by day. He explained the route, which was planned according to the road and weather conditions during the monsoon season.

We then hit the road and met our guide, Dipak, and our lovely porters, Subash and Nobaras, and the real fun started.

Dipak is extremely professional and has years of experience guiding people through this amazing nature. It felt comforting to know that if anything happened to us, he’d be able to help! Thanks for your positive attitude and for guiding us through this trek like a champ, Dipak!

The final thank you goes to our porters. You were amazing, and I couldn’t have completed the trek without you! Subash and Nobaras are the kindest and most humble people. I wish you guys all the best in life!

Himalayan Masters is a company that puts heart and soul into its trips. Its crew is great, and I highly recommend choosing them as a companion for your Nepalese adventures!

Annapurna Circuit- Memory for life with Himalayan MastersDenmark 🇩🇰

We’ve done the Annapurna Circuit trek with our guide, Dipak, and porters Nobaras and Sebas. We had an incredible time, which will be a memorable experience. It is not expected to do this trek during the off-season, but the boys did not hesitate and helped us arrange and experience this trek with us. Each day was very different, and we all got sick at some point. Dipak was always very attentive to and helpful in managing our health issues, so in the end, we all had a fantastic time. We would not have been able to do this without our porters, the lovely guys, and Dipak, without whose humour we would not have gotten too far. Thanks for everything!

Best experience on Annapurna CircuitGermany 🇩🇪

 The Himalayan Masters have been excellent from start to finish. Sandip (the owner) helped me a lot before going on the hike, from explaining the schedule in detail to what I needed to pack to buying insurance to even taking me to sort out my broken hiking boots and purchase medicine from the pharmacy. I felt very ready and prepared before going. The trip itself was terrific. It is a crazy landscape combined with lots of traditional villages. The accommodation was basic but very cute, with the option to purchase warm showers and wifi. The guide, Ramesh, was very nice and helpful with everything we needed. I recommend this agency, it is excellent value for money.

Amazing Manaslu ciruit hikeRomania 🇷🇴