Kimkim Trip Reviews for Nepal

Our trip to Chitwan was fantastic! Sangita planned everything really well and the tiger tops resort was wonderful. There was one hiccup with the airport pickup but Sangita acted quickly to resolve it. The one major note to add was that if you fly to the nearest airport when coming to Chitwan, there is still an almost 2 hour drive to get to the park on an awful, bumpy road so be prepared!

I booked my Everest Three Pass Trip with Ngima Dorji Sherpa through the kimkim site. From the start Ngima was fast with providing answers to my questions and was clearly knowledgeable. I decided to chose his guiding company in large part because I wanted a local company and learned Ngima runs the only Sherpa owned guiding operation in Nepal. Once the trip started Ngima was fabulous with airport pick up and the tour of Kathmandu. He was generous enough to invite me and two other trekkers to a book launch party (Step by Step!) and we enjoyed an amazing night and dance party. Nigma somehow arranged me to fly to Lukla direct from the Kathmandu airport, saving the 4 hr transfer. He has fabulous connections and this came in handy a few times. Once in Lukla I met my guide Pemba and porter Dil. Both were super friendly and we got along right away. On trek I was impressed with Pemba's knowledge of the area and the people. He was quite connected to people in nearly every community and it meant some great access to the local culture including visits to schools, health centers and local Sherpa teahouses. Pemba was also great at adjusting our daily schedule when we were making great progress and also did his best to adjust to avoid the more overcrowded towns. On the harder pass crossings Pemba was great with pacing and ensuring we took enough breaks to keep our energy high. Towards the end of the trip I ended up picking up a parasite and both Pemba and Ngima were incredibly supportive to make some major adjustments in the plans and get me the medical treatment I needed. Getting sick is never fun but they did everything they could to ensure it was as smooth as possible. Overall it was an amazing visit to the Himalayas. I loved that the trek was a physical challenge with views that will stay in my memory forever. I cannot say enough great thinks about Ngima. As a guide company operator he does the perfect job in planning and communication. As a person Ngima is warm, generous and deeply connected to his community. It was a pleasure to meet him, Pemba and Dil and hope to get back to Nepal soon to share another adventure with them.

A friend from Denmark and I have just completed a most wonderful 3 week trek around Kanchenjunga. Everything went well, from the moment we were met at Kathmandu airport by Ngima Dorji Sherpa the Director of Nepal Myths and Mountain Trails to the moment we were farewelled at the airport 25 days later. Ngima provided us with an excellent guide Ang Gelu and very strong porter, Kunga. These two gentle men took us on a most amazing adventure. We are experienced walkers. Kunga led the way and Ang Gelu stayed with us making sure we were in good shape. If we wanted to stop for photographs, short diversions from the track (I am a geologist) or study the landscape, Ang Gelu kindly allowed us the time. His English is excellent and he joined in many of our discussions - both serious and in fun. Ang Gelu and Kunga always made sure we had accommodation at our tea houses and took an active role in organising our meals. We often saw Kunga in the kitchen assisting with the preparation of our meals and those for other trekkers.

The Kanchenjunga trek passes through beautiful country - through villages and farmlands, wonderful forests and then the barren landscapes above the tree line. The mountains and valleys are huge and Kanchenjunga is a true giant. Jannu is another magnificent mountain. I particularly enjoyed the two nights and days we had at Ramche, close to the South Base Camp. It is a wonderful mountain location. Another highlight was the day spent crossing the passes between the Ghunsa Khola and Kabeli Khola. The distant views to Makalu, Everest and the Himalayan foothills are breathtaking.

I can't thank Ngima, Ang Gelu and Kunga enough for organising and supporting such an amazing trip.

Interaction with the KimKim platform was incredibly easy and Kunchok was extremely helpful and responsive. He compiled a diverse itinerary that kept us moving from location to location, which is exactly what we wanted.

We enjoyed staying at Pema Boutique Hotels as the location was excellent -right by the Buddha Stupa. This was the perfect introduction to Kathmandu.

Flying to Pokhura is preferred over flying and we had a quick flight on Yeti Air. We loved the Hotel Barahi in Pokhura. Ideal location, charming grounds and great food. Our guide for trekking to ABC was fantastic! Pema was knowledgeable, patient, kind and happy to adapt our itinerary to add in an extra hike. The small chalet at ABC camp was magical! The food was good and the coffee was surprisingly excellent.

The trip to Nagarkot was interesting in the fact that we stayed at an all-inclusive resort. This is not normally our preference, however, the balcony to the room afforded amazing views. This quirky small town was the source of many giggles, so it made the stop worthwhile. If going to Naragkot please make a stop at the long suspension bridge - breathtaking scenery and a long bridge leading to small waterfalls.

The Hotel Ambassador was comfortable and had a great rooftop bar. We would normally want something more traditional but this was an excellent choice, just 10 minutes walk to the hustle and bustle of Thamel.

Overall the trip was wonderfully planned and expertly executed! Thank you to WikiLama, Pema and Kunchok for an unforgettable experience. Thank you!

Our guide Tendu was exceptional, also the two porters were very nice and helpful

All good! Mads is professional, responsive and knowledgeable. Suman, our MTB guide was great as well: good English, very motivated and flexible.

Absolutely amazing trip. Perfect organisation by Mads and his guides.

Entire Annapurna Circuit experience was amazing. Our guide, Suman Thapa did a great work to make all the logistic work and to assure max experience for us. Kudos!

It was an unforgettable Nepal trip. The communication, planning, support, service and expertise were second to none. Kripa, Susmita, Tendu and his brother and brother-in-law, our city guide in Kathmandu, all the drivers were all such good people. The trip itself was well thought through for our needs and expectations. The accommodation in the teahouses and hotels were well planned. And we even got a momento! How thoughtful is that. Thank you for all the effort and friendliness. Wishing you everything of the best.

As a seasoned traveller, I look for the most authentic experiences I can have when visiting another country.

KimKim and Kripa provided just that:
Great Nepali guide and driver (Pratiksha and Suar) who took great care of me and helped me to understand Nepal on so many new levels, and who showed me many off the beaten path places to see and visit;
Staying in authentic Nepali hotels, and shopping in Nepali-owned shops;
Great meals filled with discoveries;
Great walking tours of all the local towns, villages, and temples.

It was an amazing trip, and we are already planning our next visit.

I wanted to do a trekking in the Himalayas for quite some years, and finally chose to book with Kimkim. From the beginning to the end, Amanda is very helpful in answering questions, helping us getting ready for the trip, helping resolving problems and ensuring everyone has the best experience possible.

My guide Chhiring was very knowledgeable and professional. He introduced a lot of knowledge about the history of Tsum Valley and Manaslu Circle to me. He made sure I'm properly taken care of each day and the pace is a one that I'm comfortable with. He helped modify the schedule a bit so we have an extra day on the main circle, which is very helpful with resting and acclimation. He arranged with other teams to make sure I stay in the same hotel that my newly-met trekking friends stays at, which makes the trip more fun to me as a lone trekker. The great attention to detail that he has made this trip an outstanding experience.

My porter Ngima is also very helpful in transporting my luggage, helping me with meal orders, preparing fruits for every meal and marching to hotels with my heavy luggage in fast speed to ensure I get the best room possible. What he does is not easy, and I greatly appreciate all the effort to make sure my experience is an outstanding one.

I'll definitely come back for more trekking in the future, now that I have been amazed by both the beauty of the himalayas and how helpful the trekking staffs are!

The team and Chhiring went above and beyond to help us out during difficult times. We really soothe prompt help and support they provided us. We’ll definitely come back.

Our Nepal tour exceeded all our expectations. From the very start, Amanda (our Kimkim rep) impressed us with her meticulous planning and responsiveness. She was very knowledgeable and addressed all of our queries and concerns, helping us curate the exact experience we were after.
The Himalayan Trails team in Kathmandu was equally impressive, responsive, and accommodating - adapting seamlessly to our evolving needs. Their commitment to ensure we had the best journey was evident every step of the way, making us feel genuinely welcomed.
The highlight of our adventure was the Pikey Peak trek. Even though we needed to slightly adjust our plans, Tendu (our trekking guide) made sure we got the most out of our trek and displayed exceptional thoughtfulness throughout - which made it a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Moreover, our guides in Kathmandu and across Nepal were not only highly knowledgeable but also passionate about sharing their insights - enriching our understanding of Nepal's culture, history, and landscapes. Therefore, we would definitely recommend Kimkim and Himalayan Trails , which will no doubt ensure you too will have an unforgettable journey.

Sangita helped is with every detail of our trip. Our group was large and complicated, but she responded to every problem promptly and positively. Our guides were also very kind, working to accommodate the needs of everyone.

Our guide, Bire, was the very best--experienced, supportive, and great company. The itinerary was challenging (as we expected) but worth the effort. Himalayan Trails isn't a discount organization--it's a SERVICE business and their service is exemplary. Top marks. We can't wait to come back.

What a great trip! Chhewang took care of every detail and made good suggestions. When there was an issue with a hotel, he rectified it immediately. I highly recommend using Chhewang to help plan your Nepal trip.

We had an amazing trip!
Already from the planning point of view Kripa (our agent with KimKim) made sure we had all the right information and answered all our questions within 24 hours. She made a well shaped trip that fitted our wishes.

Our guide Sonam was the best; she took well Care of us, had everything under control, and made sure we had the best rooms and views on our entire journey. It did not feel like walking with a guide, But more with a friend.

Our porter Andjuk was a Young and very nice boy, who followed us most days. Always in a great mood and helping us out. We played a lot of UNO at night - and had a great time.

Overall great experience with booking and payment via KimKim. Safe, fast and secure.
Sangita and the local agency team did a great job and were able to tailor a great trip that was suitable for our family of four.
Good communication, flexible to the last minute.
The trekking we thought was an absolute highlight - next time we would even like to go higher up the mountains and maybe an extra day, or start higher in the mountains to get closer to the amazing peaks. The tea houses were perfect, clean, simple but good food and a warm shower. Our guide Rabin was excellent! And Devi a star, he was our porter, but together with Rabin a super guiding team.
Bipin in Kathmandu was a very good and experienced guide as well - understood exactly how to read the group. We loved that he could pace where necessary and slowed down if needed. With the kids he knew exactly what teenagers like. Great local food and restaurants experienced, high quality and cool.
Sanit is a lovely man who loves to share his knowledge. Friendly. Maybe more suited for a group that wants to know to smallest details about each temple. But nothing was too much for him.
Pokhara we loved, maybe next time stay a little longer. Patan was amazing!also the stay there at traditional stay was lovely. Truly enjoyed that.
Marriott hotel is excellent, can highly recommend.
Sarangkot mountain resort is ok, but would skip that next time and spend more time in Pokhara.
The newly opened Barahi hotel is also very good and top location.
The drivers were all on time, super friendly and safe. The logistics with bags, transfers went smooth.

Overall we look back on an amazing holiday.
Thank you Sangita and team!

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Barahi Pokhara

Pokhara

Good rooms. All clean. Hotel needs a gym.

Authenticity & Character

Not many Nepal elements

Location

Just right

Staff

Very friendly

Cleanliness & Comfort

Big rooms, good amenities, nice to have top floor rooms with the kids

Local teahouse / Lodge

Warm shower!

Authenticity & Character

Nothing in particular. Good beds

Location

View, higher up in the village would be nicer

Staff

Very friendly

Cleanliness & Comfort

Shower was regularly cleaned

Local teahouse / Lodge

Great location and friendly staff

Authenticity & Character

Nice fireplace

Location

Amazing views

Staff

Friendly

Cleanliness & Comfort

All ok

Locally Run Lodge

Ok hotel. Food was good. Rooms not so clean. Shower took forever to become warm

Authenticity & Character

Cleanliness. Give families rooms side by side

Location

Good view.

Staff

Nice kitchen and restaurant staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Smelled like mothballs. Bugs in windows. Dirty pillows

Sarangkot Mountain Lodge

Pokhara

Great food, good rooms. But for the price if the weather and views are not there I wouldn’t recommend people to go there

Authenticity & Character

Breakfast buffet

Location

If the weather is off, not much to do. Pool is not worth mentioning. No gym.

Staff

Very friendly

Cleanliness & Comfort

Super clean!

Traditional Stay

Mangalbazar, Kathmandu

Cute small hotel. Clean and nice patio

Authenticity & Character

And good coffee

Location

Super spot!

Staff

Helpful and kind

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Welcome to Nepal. Transfer to the hotel

Kathmandu

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Trip Briefing

Kathmandu

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

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

Kathmandu

Great guide! Bipin was super

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Visit Swoyambhunath(Monkey Temple)

Kathmandu

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Match the guide to the group.

Our booking experience was fantastic. Amanda considered our trip goals and put together the perfect schedule for our trip! Would definitely work with her again!

We took a trip from Kathmandu to Astam and Pokhara. The level of service was amazing. Amamnda met us at our hotel to confirm all the details and hand over of the airline tickets.

Astam- We had both a driver and a guide. The Eco Lodge was rustic and beautiful. It could not have been more perfect. We arrived after lunch. They made a special lunch for us anyway. The stay was so peaceful. We would go back again.

Mums Garden in Pokhara- Perfectly placed for a trip to Sarangot to view the mountains. The hotel arranged the bus/cable car for our spur of the moment trip. Breakfast was amazing.

Every person that we encountered was kind and helpful. I would book with KimKim anytime.