Kimkim Trip Reviews for Nepal

4.9
Based on 595 ratings
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Nepal 7-10 days Kathmandu Valley-Pokhara (add India 2-3 days)
Nepal | Mar 10 - Mar 22, 2019

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Donald W.
Waxhaw, NC | Reviewed on Mar 25, 2019

It was a great trip. Everyone was super nice, the weather was great, and all the guides and drivers were very attentive.

Local specialist: Kunchok Nima
Kunchok
Kunchok Nima
Local specialist in Kathmandu , USA | Replied on Mar 31, 2019

Dear Donald and David
Thank you very much for taking the time to review us on Kimkim community.
I have gladly noted your warm compliments towards our staffs and service.
I am delighted that the weather did favored you well.

Thank you for choosing Responsible Treks and Kimkim . we look forward to hosting you again in near future..

Tashi Delek !

Kunchok

Trip to Nepal
Nepal | Mar 10 - Mar 15, 2019

Terrence
Terrence Y.
Malaysia | Reviewed on Mar 24, 2019

Wonderful job by the team for my first trip to Nepal. Everything went to plan, thanks to Kripa. Also many thanks to my guide Suman for taking good care of me and showing me around the beautiful country. Will be back.

Local specialist: Kripa Sunuwar
Kripa
Kripa Sunuwar
Local specialist in Kathmandu, Nepal | Replied on Mar 31, 2019

Hi Terrence,

Thanks for your wonderful feedback and lovely pictures of your visit. It was a pleasure hosting your trip and I look forward to hosting you in the near future.

Best,
Kripa

Trip to Nepal
Nepal | Mar 14 - Mar 14, 2019

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Bernard D.
Brighton, MA | Reviewed on Mar 22, 2019

Kesaeb was great - always had my back - very friendly and knew his stuff concerning the trek and tea houses - a very knowledgeable and personable person and always on time - if I come back again I’ll definitly your organization again and ask for Kesaeb as my guide - take care - enjoy

Local specialist: Kunchok Nima
Kunchok
Kunchok Nima
Local specialist in Kathmandu , USA | Replied on Mar 31, 2019

Dear Bernard .
Thank you for giving us a perfect rating and positive review. . I’m sure our entire staffs enjoyed assisting to your needs as much as you enjoyed your trip . Assured that your kind words have been happily shared with our entire team especially to Keshab .
We thank you once again for choosing Responsible Treks and Kimkim on your recent trip to Nepal and we are looking forward to welcoming you back in near future.

Take care!

Kunchok

Trip to Nepal
Nepal | Mar 12 - Mar 19, 2019

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Janet B.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Mar 22, 2019
From been greeted at the airport, my guide, Tashi and driver set the standard of this trip, very high.
Our itinerary was not too manic, but ran like clockwork, with excellent driving, and time keeping, the manners were impeccable. We saw so much, hard to choose a favourite, for me , it was between an Everest Mountain flight, and rafting on river. trishuli.
The visit to Pashupatinath was an experience I wil never forget, made even more memorable by our excellent local guide ,Prajwol, what an...
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From been greeted at the airport, my guide, Tashi and driver set the standard of this trip, very high.
Our itinerary was not too manic, but ran like clockwork, with excellent driving, and time keeping, the manners were impeccable. We saw so much, hard to choose a favourite, for me , it was between an Everest Mountain flight, and rafting on river. trishuli.
The visit to Pashupatinath was an experience I wil never forget, made even more memorable by our excellent local guide ,Prajwol, what an interesting man, his memory for facts and figures is second to none, he explained so much, with so many interesting facts, he even took us to a great place for lunch, on both days out with him. The ancient villages of Bungamati and Khokana, were quite a contrast to Kathmandu, but once again, made so interesting, and stress free thanks to Prajwol and our amazing driver, who at all times remained calm, and very pleasant.
I can not thank Tashi and the team from NMMT, and Prajwol for their attention to detail, humour and seemingly bottomless knowledge.
Highly recommend, and so many thanks for creating this adventure for me.

Local specialist: Prajwol Shrestha

Pikey Peak: A Short Trek with Great Views of Everest
Nepal | Mar 12 - Mar 16, 2019

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Joseph M.
Buena Park, CA | Reviewed on Mar 20, 2019
I took the 5 day Pikey Peak Trek and the experience was amazing. Amanda and my guide/porter Rishi met me at my hotel the night before in Kathmandu. They went over my list of what I was packing, and gave me some valuable advice. They picked me up at my hotel and drove me to where we met our public transportation. The trek met all of my expectations. The views were amazing, and the tea houses were great. It was wonderful to submerse yourself in the Himalaya culture for five days. ... Read more

I took the 5 day Pikey Peak Trek and the experience was amazing. Amanda and my guide/porter Rishi met me at my hotel the night before in Kathmandu. They went over my list of what I was packing, and gave me some valuable advice. They picked me up at my hotel and drove me to where we met our public transportation. The trek met all of my expectations. The views were amazing, and the tea houses were great. It was wonderful to submerse yourself in the Himalaya culture for five days. Everyone was friendly and welcoming, and my guide was amazing, very helpful, and always asking me what I wanted to make my experience better. I would highly recommend this trek to someone who is in good physical condition and wants to experience the authentic local culture.

Local specialist: Amanda Delecca
Amanda
Amanda Delecca
Local specialist in Kathmandu and USA | Replied on Mar 31, 2019

Hey Joe, thanks for the 5 star review! This is a great trekking area, particularly for short treks and as you say, experiencing local culture.
Do let us know if you find yourself on your way back to this part of the world again, there's still lots more out there to explore!

All the best,
Amanda

5 Days in Nepal: 5 Great Itineraries
Nepal | Mar 7 - Mar 16, 2019

Nick
Nick S.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Mar 20, 2019

We had a great experience in Nepal and, thanks to Kim Kim and Sangita, we could arrange everything to suit out needs. Sangita could not have been more helpful in giving us advice about planning our trip and also making us feel welcome on arrival. We would really recommend Kim Kim and Sangita to people wishing to visit Nepal.

Local specialist: Sangita Bajracharya
Sangita
Sangita Bajracharya
Local specialist in Kathmandu | Replied on Mar 21, 2019

Hi Mr. Nick,

Thank you so much for the wonderful trip review. This really helps to grow up as local specialists. We look forward to seeing you back in Nepal someday :)

Best Regards
Sangita

Nepal Trek March 2018
Nepal | Mar 8 - Mar 15, 2019

Andy
Andy M.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Mar 19, 2019
I have just returned from one of the most memorable experiences in my life. My eight day trip to Nepal, trekking in the Solukhumbu region was incredible. From my initial conversations with Amanda who helped me build a personalised itinerary, through to the planning, support, customer service and guide, the whole team were amazing. Every detail was covered and every question answered (always a bonus when you are traveling to a destination for the first time). A special mention must go to my... Read more

I have just returned from one of the most memorable experiences in my life. My eight day trip to Nepal, trekking in the Solukhumbu region was incredible. From my initial conversations with Amanda who helped me build a personalised itinerary, through to the planning, support, customer service and guide, the whole team were amazing. Every detail was covered and every question answered (always a bonus when you are traveling to a destination for the first time).

A special mention must go to my guide, Wangchhu Sherpa, who is absolutely top-class. Wangchhu really made the trip with his local knowledge and explanations of the local culture and Sherpa people. At every tea house or hotel we were made welcome with a smile and some great food. We shared some laughs and lots of chats on so many topics as we trekked, taking in some absolutely stunning views and incredible scenery. I'd definitely recommend including Pikey Peak if you can. The 360 degree views at sunrise are stunning. You can't argue with Sir Edmund Hilary!

I have no hesitation in highly recommending Amanda, Wangchuu, Sitaram and the team for a trekking adventure in Nepal. I'll definitely be heading back to Nepal next year to continue my adventure in one of the most stunning places on earth!

Local specialist: Amanda Delecca
Amanda
Amanda Delecca
Local specialist in Kathmandu and USA | Replied on Mar 31, 2019

Hey Andy,

It was an absolute pleasure assisting you with "one of the most memorable experiences" of your life, as you put it. We agree that Pikey Peak is an incredible trekking area, describing the view from the peak and even photos don't do it justice and we just love sending people there for not only the views, but the cultural experience too.
Thanks for your review - I'll pass it back to Wangchhu, Sitaram and the rest of the team behind the scenes!

Cheers,
Amanda

Trip to Nepal
Nepal | Oct 31 - Nov 20, 2018

Rok
Rok M.
Slovenia | Reviewed on Mar 17, 2019

Everything was just perfect, no other words needed. Also all local guides, Sherpa guide Ang Gelu and other were real professionals and did their job just great.

Local specialist: Sudarshan Shrestha
Sudarshan
Sudarshan Shrestha
Local specialist in Kathmandu | Replied on Mar 20, 2019

Thank you Rok for this excellent review. Until next time :-)

Trip to Nepal
Nepal | Feb 21 - Feb 25, 2019

Nikola
Nikola N.
the United Arab Emirates | Reviewed on Mar 15, 2019

Great organization from start to finish. Meals in the mountains were a little small so we had to purchase more food for each meal we had. Guides we great and helpfull only english communication wasnt the greatest. However it is a normal fact to expect when visiting tgis part of the world.

Local specialist: Sangita Bajracharya
Sangita
Sangita Bajracharya
Local specialist in Kathmandu | Replied on Mar 21, 2019
Hi Nikola, Thank you for your review, they really help us grow as local specialists. Really glad to know that you enjoyed your Nepal trip. We did not have any issues about the food during the trek until now. We are sorry that you felt the meals given to you were a little small during the trek. We will take care of this thing in the future.
Regarding the language of trekking guide, they mostly belong to the mountains who have learned English while interacting with the foreigners. We agree...
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Hi Nikola,

Thank you for your review, they really help us grow as local specialists. Really glad to know that you enjoyed your Nepal trip. We did not have any issues about the food during the trek until now. We are sorry that you felt the meals given to you were a little small during the trek. We will take care of this thing in the future.
Regarding the language of trekking guide, they mostly belong to the mountains who have learned English while interacting with the foreigners. We agree they do not have the best English , only basic English but they have best knowledge about the local lifestyle and culture of the mountains.

We hope to see you back in Nepal someday :)

Best regards,
Sangita

Helambu Trek
Nepal | Mar 1 - Mar 9, 2019

Lokman
Lokman A.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Mar 15, 2019
KimKim connected us to Ngima from NMMT. We communicated via KimKim's messaging platform which was effortless. Ngima was able to answer all my queries and he did so in a timely manner. He also arranged everything for me which was really convenient. All I had to do was to book the flight. In Nepal, I did the Helambu Trek. I was accompanied by Lakhma (guide) and Pasang (porter). I only expected my guide to be able to converse in English, but Pasang could do it too and that was a bonus. Both of... Read more

KimKim connected us to Ngima from NMMT. We communicated via KimKim's messaging platform which was effortless. Ngima was able to answer all my queries and he did so in a timely manner. He also arranged everything for me which was really convenient. All I had to do was to book the flight. In Nepal, I did the Helambu Trek. I was accompanied by Lakhma (guide) and Pasang (porter). I only expected my guide to be able to converse in English, but Pasang could do it too and that was a bonus. Both of them ensured all my needs were taken care of. Overall, it was a great experience for me. I will highly recommend KimKim, NMMT and Nepal to all.

Local specialist: Ngima Dorji Sherpa
Ngima
Ngima Dorji Sherpa
Local specialist in Kathmandu | Replied on Mar 19, 2019

Hi Lokman,
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review for us and I am so happy to hear that you had such a good time!
Welcome back at any time!

All the best,
Ngima

Group departure - Manaslu Circuit Trek: Group Departures - 15 Days
Nepal | Apr 15 - Apr 30, 2019

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Melvin D.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Mar 14, 2019

Erin, Chhiring and the team were amazing. nothing was too much trouble and they made our trip a truly unforgettable experience. Thanks!

Local specialist: Erin Green
Erin
Erin Green
Local specialist in Kathmandu and San Diego | Replied on Mar 31, 2019

Hi Melvin, great meeting you and hearing your feedback. You guys were great to work with, and hope you can make it to this part of the world again to tackle another trek!
All the best,
Erin

Group departure - Manaslu Circuit Trek: Group Departures - 15 Days
Nepal | Apr 15 - Apr 30, 2019

Neil
Neil N.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Mar 13, 2019
Absolutely amazing experience. Erin was amazing from beginning to end. All emails answered promptly . Everything arranged seamlessly. We had to worry about nothing.
Due to adverse weather we had to cut trek short nd head to Pochara. She booked hotels , transfers excursions without wanting any payment until we got to Katmandu. Booked us into amazing hotel Temle Tree in Pochara.
Trek was incredible our Guide Cheering and Sherpa Norbu were two of the nicest men you could ever of met. Much better...
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Absolutely amazing experience. Erin was amazing from beginning to end. All emails answered promptly . Everything arranged seamlessly. We had to worry about nothing.
Due to adverse weather we had to cut trek short nd head to Pochara. She booked hotels , transfers excursions without wanting any payment until we got to Katmandu. Booked us into amazing hotel Temle Tree in Pochara.
Trek was incredible our Guide Cheering and Sherpa Norbu were two of the nicest men you could ever of met. Much better prepared than the other guides. We had Ice Axe with us which was essential at times other guides had nothing.
We had many laughs and spent many happy evenings with Cheering and Norbu. Highly Highly recommend Erin and her team.

Local specialist: Erin Green
Erin
Erin Green
Local specialist in Kathmandu and San Diego | Replied on Mar 31, 2019

Hi Neil! Great to meet you and I'm so pleased to hear you had a great trek. Sometimes treks need to be amended due to Himalayan weather, so thanks for your patience, and I'm glad we found you a great alternative. I'm glad you got along with Chiring and Norbu- sounds like you had a tight, fun group.
I hope you and Mel can get out here again to tackle another mountain with us.
All the best,
Erin

Namche trek
Nepal | Feb 24 - Mar 3, 2019

Melvin
Melvin T.
Singapore | Reviewed on Mar 08, 2019

Was great to have Ngima attend to us during our pre-planning. He was extremely patient, prompt and informative with our queries in planning our tailored itinerary.

We were well taken care of from the moment we stepped into Kathmandu till we left. We definitely enjoyed ourselves thoroughly throughout the journey.

Highly recommended when planning a trip to Nepal!

Local specialist: Ngima Dorji Sherpa
Ngima
Ngima Dorji Sherpa
Local specialist in Kathmandu | Replied on Mar 11, 2019

Hi Melvin,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, glad to hear that you enjoyed your trip and you were very happy with the services provided by our staffs. I will look forward to welcoming you again in the near future for your next trip.

Best wishes,
Ngima and NMMT family

Balthali Trek via Panauti
Nepal | Feb 19 - Feb 23, 2019

Lisa
Lisa M.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Mar 04, 2019

I can highly recommend Amanda at Kim Kim/ Himalayan Trails and am very grateful for the care and thought she put into planning my trekking trip in Nepal. I felt that my needs were really listened to and that she made a conscious effort to suggest accommodation that she felt I would enjoy. Our guide Sumon was knowledgeable and engaging and helped to make the trip more interesting and tailored to our needs. Overall a very enjoyable experience and I would definitely use the company again - they are professional, attentive and experienced.

Local specialist: Amanda Delecca
Amanda
Amanda Delecca
Local specialist in Kathmandu and USA | Replied on Mar 31, 2019

Thanks for your review, Lisa! We do try to customise each trip so that you get the right thing for you, ultimately the proof is in the pudding :)

We'd love to have you back again!

Cheers,
Amanda

Namche Bazar
Nepal | Jan 26 - Jan 30, 2019

Katarina
Katarina W.
Germany | Reviewed on Feb 24, 2019
Nepal in one word is......AMAZING! My husband and I were heading towards India for a wedding but wanted to make sure we could include at least a short trip to Nepal. Tashi and his team made it possible and we were able to see Kathmandu as well as hike up to see Everest. Firstly, the whole organisation and process was incredibly easy. Tashi understood quickly what we wanted and organised it within days. His response time, even with the time difference, was within hours even. Once we... Read more

Nepal in one word is......AMAZING! My husband and I were heading towards India for a wedding but wanted to make sure we could include at least a short trip to Nepal. Tashi and his team made it possible and we were able to see Kathmandu as well as hike up to see Everest.

Firstly, the whole organisation and process was incredibly easy. Tashi understood quickly what we wanted and organised it within days. His response time, even with the time difference, was within hours even.

Once we arrived, he was there with the driver to pick us up. Explained the entire next steps and made sure everything with our hotel was fine. He even organised a "to-go" breakfast from our hotel for the next morning at 4:30am (since heading to Lukla that morning). That morning he brought us to the airport, explained the process, and kept in contact with our guides during the whole trek to make sure everything was running smoothly. Once we flew back to Kathmandu from Lukla, we had a few more hours until our next flight, and he used the time to show us another beautiful site, and we got to enjoy a nice tea together there. His detailed dedication to the guests is impeccable and highly appreciated. I've never felt so well taken care of by any tour company.

The trek itself was stunning and perfectly planned. We arrived in Lukla around mid-morning (after a few flight delays). Our guide, Mingma Gyaljen, and sherpa, Fu Renji were waiting for us once we arrived. They then took us to a Teahouse for a quick tea and introductions. From there we hiked to Phadking. It was a beautiful hike. There we spent the evening at the Khumbu Traveller's Guest House. The hosts were very friendly and welcoming, and made sure we had everything we needed (tasty food too). The second day we hiked up to Namche Bazaar. What a beautiful hike! It gets a bit uphill the last part, so you need to take your time. Both guides were very attentive and adapted to our speeds when needed. During the hike up, we stopped at the Sagarmatha National Park's 3.140m view point to get our first view of Everest. Once at Namche, we stayed at the Shangrila Lodges right in the middle of the town with a great view of the area. It was pretty cold up there since it was January but we kept warm at the fire, and our guide made sure we had enough blankets. The host made some amazing homemade Momo's for us too! The next morning, our guide woke us up at 6am as the sky was clear so we could hike up further to see the surrounding mountain peaks. We hiked up about 30minutes to 3.555m to get a perfect view of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Tabuche and Amadablam and many more. We are so grateful to our brilliant guide and sherpa for suggesting it and taking us there! They both made sure we really enjoyed ourselves the entire trek.

Following that we hiked back to Lukla. There we stayed at the Sonam Lodge. The hosts made us feel like part of the family, and even came with us to the airport to make sure we had no issues.

The entire trip was more than any of our expectations and we definitely want to go back for a longer trek with the Tashi team. Thank you to Tashi, Mingma Gyaljen, Fu Renji, and the Teahouse hosts for the amazing experience!!

Local specialist: Tashi Sherpa
Tashi
Tashi Sherpa
Local specialist in Kathmandu | Replied on Feb 26, 2019

Hi Katarina,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, It was indeed a great pleasure for me to organize a memorable trip for you. Also glad to hear that you were very happy with the services provided by our staffs. I hope to welcome you soon again for your next trip to Nepal.

Best Regards,
Tashi and NMMT Family.

Muldau and Poon Hill Trek
Nepal | Jan 27 - Feb 1, 2019

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Michael D.
Somerville, MA | Reviewed on Feb 11, 2019

It was incredible. Mingmar and the two porters were knowledgeable, patient, and simply outstanding. They handled the entire experience seamlessly and were incredibly accommodating to myself and fellow trekkers. Honestly could not have asked for a better experience.

Local specialist: Erin Green
Erin
Erin Green
Local specialist in Kathmandu and San Diego | Replied on Mar 31, 2019

Hi Michael, so glad you had an incredible trip with Mingmar and your porters. Hope to see you back here for a longer adventure in the future!

Ghandruk trek
Nepal | Feb 3 - Feb 9, 2019

Peter
Peter H.
Malaysia | Reviewed on Feb 11, 2019

From start to finish the whole experience was amazing. Thanks to all involved especially our guide Chomba and porter Nila.

Local specialist: Pasang Sherpa
Pasang
Pasang Sherpa
Local specialist in Nepal | Replied on Feb 27, 2019

Hi Peter, I am glad to hear that you had a wonderful time and you are happy with the services provided by our staffs during your stay in Nepal. I will look forward to seeing you soon for your next trip to Nepal in near future.

Best regards,
NMMT family.

troys trip
Nepal | Feb 3 - Feb 7, 2019

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Troy g.
Vietnam | Reviewed on Feb 09, 2019

A fantastic trip!
My guide Lhakpa was brilliant. Really appreciated his experience and sense of humour, particularly when compared to other guides along the way.
Will definately do this again with Lhakpa next year!
Thank you very much.

Local specialist: Ngima Dorji Sherpa
Ngima
Ngima Dorji Sherpa
Local specialist in Kathmandu | Replied on Feb 11, 2019

Hi Troy,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Glad to see that you are happy with the services provided by our guide. I will look forward to welcoming you again for your next trip to Nepal in near further.

Best regards,
Ngima and NMMT family,

Muldau and Poon Hill Trek
Nepal | Jan 27 - Feb 1, 2019

Floyd
Floyd D.
Bartlett, IL | Reviewed on Feb 09, 2019

We had Mingmar, Dawn and Dorze on our trip. They were nothing short of amazing. We were very pleased with their knowledge and expertise.

Local specialist: Erin Green
Erin
Erin Green
Local specialist in Kathmandu and San Diego | Replied on Feb 13, 2019

Hi Floyd!
Thanks so much for your review, and extremely glad that you enjoyed your experiences with your guides here.
Hope you come to Nepal again!

Muldau and Poon Hill Trek
Nepal | Jan 27 - Feb 1, 2019

Anthony
Anthony D.
Haverhill, MA | Reviewed on Feb 03, 2019
Thank you, Erin for organizing a terrific trek to Muldau and Poon Hill for us in the short time we had available in Nepal. The scenic views of the Annapurna range are magical and the wonderful memories of the trek will last a lifetime. I especially appreciate the quick adjustment to our itinerary, due to unexpected snow at lower elevations while we were on the trail, which prevented us from reaching Muldau, but had no negative impact on our experience. You and the staff at KimKim were great... Read more

Thank you, Erin for organizing a terrific trek to Muldau and Poon Hill for us in the short time we had available in Nepal. The scenic views of the Annapurna range are magical and the wonderful memories of the trek will last a lifetime. I especially appreciate the quick adjustment to our itinerary, due to unexpected snow at lower elevations while we were on the trail, which prevented us from reaching Muldau, but had no negative impact on our experience. You and the staff at KimKim were great to work with.

I also want acknowledge our guide Mingmar and porters, Dorze and Dawa. They were the best company on the trail. It was so much fun! A round of Sprite for all! (Inside joke between Mingmar, Dorze, Dawa and our group)

Local specialist: Erin Green
Erin
Erin Green
Local specialist in Kathmandu and San Diego | Replied on Feb 13, 2019

Hi Tony!
You're very welcome, and I'm glad we put something together for you guys. Changes happen here- the nature of the Himalayas, so I'm glad our team sorted out the itinerary change. We're good like that :)

I'll pass on the words of praise to Mingmar, Dorze and Dawa. I'm so glad to hear you all had fun on the trip. Hope you're back again for more rounds of Sprite!