Kimkim Trip Reviews for Nepal

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.

Unforgettable trip to Nepal, Kathmandu and a 3 day trek with astonishing views of Annapurna South. I highly appreciate and recommend Sangita to organize a trip in Nepal. Her capacity to manage every detail, full time availability and flexibility to adapt to one's specific demands made this family trip perfect. Thanks for your support Sangita! Warm regards also to Ishta, from whom we got to learn about the historically rich Kathmandu and Mitra, best treking guide possible!
Hope to see you all again
Vicente and family

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!!

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.

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.

Structured Planning: While I used to plan my own travel, Sangita helped to narrow down my options by getting to know my budget and preferences. Her advice and tips saved me a lot of my planning time. Sangita also sends out preparations and packing reminders prior to the trip, and her broader team stayed in contact with me throughout my trekking trip.

Speedy Response: It was a bonus when Sangita always respond within 24 hours. She was able to make adjustments when my schedule changes. I particularly appreciated an additional activity booking after I arrived in Nepal. Sangita and her team could take an extra mile to ensure guests get the most out of visiting their country.

Personalized and Detailed Advice: Many guidebooks, blogs and YouTube channels would showcase where to visit in Nepal. With a personal travel advisor like Sangita, she and her team were able to advise where to prioritize after knowing your interests and experiences.

Welcoming Hospitality by Team: I much enjoy meeting Sangita and her team in person while in Nepal (I did not expect such personalized follow through). It was a lovely cross cultural experience from a warm welcome at the airport, trekking briefing, a short walk to the market, cooking class at her office and a lovely farewell lunch to wrap up the trip. Sangita has long working partnerships with her local guides and drivers. You know you are in good hands booking your Nepal trip with Sangita.

Ngima and his team organised a magnificent trip for us allowing us to see the highlights of Nepal as casual trekkers/adventures.

With a mixture of well-trodden paths and roads less traveled from Kathmandu to Pokhara, the foothills of the Annapurna to the jungle of Chitwan and the amazing geography and culture in between - it was a trip for people of all ages and abilities.

Always looked after and shown the best places by our super experienced guide Furo Sonom Sherpa with plenty of freedom to explore the city or countryside on down days - if you're looking for a guided trip in Nepal or your not the most confident overseas traveler, this is the way to go.

Ngima was so patient and flexible and making our trip a reality and does everything with a personal touch.
You cannot put a foot wrong in Nepal with this mob :)

Our Nepal trip was amazing, Sangita planned everything very well to the last detail, and customized the itinerary exactly to our preferences. She's very knowledgeable and we learned so much from her. Walking with her while she expertly navigates the narrow streets of Kathmandu was so much fun, and we saw parts of the city few travellers get to see.
Our trek with Mitra was carefully thought out, we felt in very good hands as he did this route many times.
Sangita organized two Newari cooking classes for us which was both very exciting and tasty, and we got to learn from Nepali expert homemakers.
Sanit took us on a journey through Buddhist and Hindu temples and rituals, and gave us a very in-depth explanation of eastern philosophy.

Sangita was always on top of things, gave us constant support whenever we contacted her, and welcomed us into Nepal <3

Hotel Reviews

Aabas Pokhara

Pokhara

We really enjoyed our stay as Aabas, the breakfast was great, shower, bed and amenities were above our expectations, the view from the rooftop pool is awe inspiring.

Authenticity & Character

Good room designs, awesome rooftop, very warm lobby and restaurant

Location

Very close to the Lakeside road

Cleanliness & Comfort

Hotel WoodApple

Thamel

Hotel WoodApple was okay but not quite up to our expectations. The room felt very cold and dark, unfortunately. However, the breakfast was okay. The hotel itself seemed pretty empty during our stay.

Traditional Stay

Mangalbazar, Kathmandu

The Traditional Stay in Patan offered very clean rooms, but the room configurations were quite strange. We had to change rooms a few times because each had a separate issue. The accommodation was cold with no proper heating in the rooms, which was a bit uncomfortable.

Activity Review

Local Cooking Class (2-3 hrs)

Kathmandu

We had so much fun learning from Rita and Sangita the art of making MoMo. Ours weren't particularly perfect, but with the help of our teachers we got to enjoy a great meal of our making. The food came out amazing and since we made everything from scratch we can now make it to our friends back home.

Quality of Experience

Very personal experience

Food

Sangita did an excellent job putting our trip to Nepal together. Everything worked like clockwork from the airport pick up to the drop off. She listened to our ideas and concerns and came up with the prefect trek for us (Pikey Peak). Throughout the entire planning and travel period she was always friendly, available and answered our questions without any delay. You could feel how much she cared about us and made sure we were ok both in Kathmandu as well as . She came and visited us in Kathmandu and even gave us a private walking tour in Thamil showing us some insider locations. THANK YOU Sangita.
The Pikey Peak trek was a spectacular hike along the Himalayans with stunning views of Mount Everest. Our guide, Mietra, was a local and knew the area very well. He also knew the owners of the Tea Houses and made sure we were very well taken care of. The warm breakfasts, lunches and dinners were delicious everywhere.
Our porter Buan always had a big smile on his face, despite the heavy bag he had to carry. Also a shoutout to our driver, who managed to drive us safely to/from the trails despite the very bad road conditions (most roads were washed away in September).

In Kathmandu we met Raj and Bipin, both excellent always on time and spoke excellent English. No language misunderstandings and always accommodated our needs. Food recommendations were great and we enjoyed a wonderful Nepalese experience in Kathmandu.
We went to Pokhara and Rabin did a great job accommodating all our activities such as paragliding, Sunrise Zipline, Canoeing and light trekking. Once again Rabin could not have been more helpful. Always on time or early and helped us enormously.
We went on to Chitwan at Tiger Tops, looking for Tigers. Sam was our guide, once again, as with all guides, communication was perfect and he thought outside the box to help us. In particular when I had trouble getting into the back of the jeep, he provided a crate as a stepping stool for me. Most helpful and helped make the ride more enjoyable without worrying about getting in and out of the jeep.
Food has been incredible and plentiful. All staff most accommodating and polite. Such an amazing experience.
Last we went to Bhutan and met our guide BJ and driver Mr Supra. BJ gave us a wonderful history of Buddhism and the History of Bhutan. He gave us a perfect view and taste of Bhutan. He even managed to give us a free room upgrade in one of the hotels when we wanted to be close to the dining area, as we were so happily tired from sight-seeing and needed an early morning departure to get to the start of the trek to Tigers Nest. BJ and Mr Supra could not have been more helpful in assisting us safely up to Tigers Nest Monastery and then the long trek back down to the parking lot.
What a wonderful vacation. So thankful for Social Tours help in organizing this trip, always available and always helpful and always waiting patiently at every airport to assist departures and arrivals with ease and happiness.

Truly a unique experience - Sangita had everything organized perfectly from pick-ups to transfers and even checking in on us during the trip to ensure we were ok.

The trekking route (Pikey-Peak) was amazing, with Himalaya views most of the time. Mitra guided us safely from teahouse to teahouse and knew all the people to interact with so well. We enjoyed delicious Nepali food in all locations, and bottled water was available everywhere as well.
Our porter Buan was reliable and always ready to assist with the luggage :)

While trekking was not always easy, it made for a wonderful experience with amazing sights!!!

Sangita was amazing! The trip was perfectly planned and anytime we needed to reach out she responded promptly. I couldn’t recommend more highly! The trip of a lifetime :)

Thanks sangita for a 10/10 trip. Very good

Before we started on a typical long-distance trek (Annapurna Base Camp), we approached Kimkim to organise a short 7-day acclimatiser in the Kathmandu Valley. Liaising with the local representative Sangita, we organised stays and tours to the local villages and towns including to Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and magical Patan. We also had a short 2-day trek into the mountains to Nagarkot. Sangita arranged for a trekking or cultural guide as appropriate. The mixture of beautiful outdoors and culture was just what we had hoped for. Sangita also gave much of her own time to make our visit uniquely memorable. We highly recommend Sangita and her team.

We could not have been happier with our experience with Responsible Treks, Chhewang and Gyaljan. Our initial planning for our trip was all through communications with Chhewang who listened to our requests and desires and put together an itinerary that truly exceeded our expectations. All communications were very timely. We wanted a combination of city life in Kathmandu, trekking in the Annapurna area and safari in Chitwan. All the elements were fantastic. Our city and trekking guide, Gyaljan, was both very knowledgeable as well as fun to be with. He made sure all of our accommodations and needs were met and was able to make adjustments as needed. We felt like we were in great hands. He was able to make the extra effort to make sure we maximized our experience. All the accommodations were top notch, though more rugged during our trek which was expected. We highly recommend Responsible Treks, Chhewang and our guide Gyaljan.

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.

Amazing trek. Our guide Gyaljan and our porter Khawa were superb. They looked after us exceptionally well, from our arrival in Kathmandu to our return to Pokhara. They made sure we had the best rooms in the tea houses and even woke us up some mornings when we nearly overslept..! We had lots of laughs along the way 😁. The trek itself was superb. The Thorang La was tricky and requires a reasonable level of fitness, but the sense of achievement was incredible. Would recommend this trek and our guide/porter/friends Gyaljan and Khawa to anyone who wants to experience this area.

Ngima was my first and only contact with KimKim and provided first rate service, keeping me informed during every step of the planning process. Communications were both timely and thorough. Ngima was the consummate host and guide, catering to our every need during our travels. We enjoyed his company, knowledge, camaraderie and sense of humor. Food and accommodations were greater than anticipated. We can easily recommend planning and traveling with Ngima and with KimKim.

Highlights included the cultural tour of Kathmandu and the natural safari tours at Chitwan National Park. We were fortunate to be traveling during the Diwali holidays, as this added to the whole Nepal experience.

Activity Reviews

Kathmandu Sightseeing tour to Boudhanath, Swyambhunath, Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Patan Durbar Square

Kathmandu

Excellent interpretive guide and great introduction to Nepal. The Stupa and artist’s school at Boudhanath were highlights of this first day of touring.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Traffic is an experience of its own.

Full-day Chitwan activities

Chitwan National Park

Safaris included jungle tours by jeep, canoe, and by foot, each offering different experiences and opportunities for wildlife viewing. These were spaced out over three days, and afforded rest and relaxation along the way. We stayed at Green Park and highly recommend for its wonderful accommodations, gardens, meals, swimming pool, and overall service.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Early drive to Sarangkot for Sunrise and Pokhara Sightseeing Tour

Pokhara

We looked forward with great anticipation to our first views of the Annapurna range, but were disappointed that the weather did not cooperate. We enjoyed the experience none the less.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Drive from Pokhara to Nayapul then Trek to Trek to Ghandruk and return back to Pokhara

Pokhara

We hiked from Kimchie to Ghandruk and were impressed by the gardens, forests, and villages. Ghandruk was a welcome destination on our itinerary.

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!

Dolma was really great, I loved having a young woman as guide. She was gentle and kind, but also feisty and fun. And Sanjeev our Porter went above and beyond, helping me descend Kyangjin Ri which was slippery. Langtang village was beautiful and the Flavours Hotel clean and lovely.
Our accomodation in Kathmandu was very nice, the breakfast delicious and the room a nice big size!
Amanda also did more than expected with helping us post trek, organising flights.