Engaged Himalayan Joy Adventure for our Gokyo Valley Trek based on the recommendations given by everyone else.
Planned the trip with Cholendra and the trek was guided by Tika with Jon as our porter. The trek is an unforgettable experience and the whole team was very knowledgeable and some of the friendliest people I've met.
Tika was patient and had so many great information to share along the trek. He even spent some time with us in Kathmandu after the trek as time permitted. From the moment you arrive in the airport until you're flying back, their hospitality has been the best.
I definitely recommend Himalayan Joy Adventure to anyone planning on hiking/trekking in Nepal!
Navin RajMalaysia,April 14, 2023
Superb Tour of Kathmandu and Pokhara (Nepal)
My first trip to Nepal (spending just a week) and a friend who has been on treks with Himalayan Joy Adventure, introduced me to Cholendra Karki. As I was not interested in trekking Cholendra arranged for a tour of Kathmandu/Patan/ Bakhtapur (2 nights out of Kathmandu) and 3 nights in Pokhara. This included a car and driver (Mahesh) and two amazing tour guides - out of Kathmandu (Kumar) and another tour guide for the Pokhara trip (Tika).
With Kathmandu/Patan/Pokhara more on historical/religious/UNESCO sites, guide Kumar proved to be an expert on the history and mythological tales surrounding each site. Truly gifted guide - so full of knowledge and experience.
Two days later, Tika picked me up from my hotel with driver Mahesh at 5:30 am for the some 7 hour drive to Pokhara. Pokhara was more on nature with amazing views of Mt Anapoorna and sister mountains in all their majesty. Tika again proved to be knowledgable and since the sites require some mild hikes, he was also very patient to pace the trip out so as to ensure the customer is not rushed. He is also a very caring and humble person and ever helpful.
Thanks to Cholendra, Kumar, Tika and Driver Mahesh, this was one superbly memorable trip to Nepal. I will certainly return and perhaps even consider some simple treks. Himalayan Joy Adventures will certainly be my choice when entrusting arrangements to be made.
ManojDvMalaysia,December 04, 2022
Perfect trip!
Three high passes trek with Tika as guide was an unique expererience and so amazing. Thank you Cholendra for everything our trip was exactly like we want!
elodie222Canada,November 19, 2022
Best guide company in Nepal
I have been trekking with Cholendra and his team and have recommended them to others. They are incredibly professional and will take great care of you. I cannot recommend them enough!
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Elliott AMalaysia,November 05, 2022
EBC Trek with Himalayan Joy Adventure
Did a 2 week EBC trek recently. Stayed in Sampada Hotel, Kathmandu. Hotel was cozy with efficient and friendly staff. A perfect place to relax.
Cholendra was super efficient with personal touch. Pick us up at the airport and brought us for shopping/dinner. Even made contingency plans for helicopter ride if Lukla airport was closed.
Tika our guide was superb ; friendly, patient & never flustered. Has great knowledge of local geography, customs & culture. Wouldnt have made it to EBC if not for his assistance.
Jon our porter was equally good, always nearby to carry our luggage.
Fortunate to have such a good team assisting me and would definitely be back in Nepal after such a wonderful experience.
Thanks to Cholendra & team at Himalayan Joy Adventure.
V manivannan R V manivannan RMalaysia,October 19, 2022
Choose Himalayan Joy Adventure for a Carefree adventure.
I did a short trek to Ghorepani - Poonhill. It was a last minute decision on my part. I contacted Cholendra and told me about my plans and he made all the arrangements on very short notice. Everything was ready when I arrived. Himalayan Joy always book the best hotels and don’t cut corners. They took very good care of me. Their Guide, Tika is very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. Overall I enjoyed my trip tremendously. This is my second trip with them. The first was to Everest Base Camp before the pandemic. Highly recommend it to everyone.
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MurugesanMalaysia,December 24, 2021
Himalaya Joy Adventure is your perfect choice in Nepal.
Just came back from an amazing and most challenging Three Passes Trek. The trek well organized by Himalaya Joy Adventure with the help of Tika, an excellent guide and our nice porter Kaila. This our third trek with this company which we very recommend.
Gideon1 Gideon1Israel,December 21, 2021
Mera Peak Adventure
It was a group of 4 who decided to embark on this adventure up Mt. Mera. Cholendra who was the main coordinator was very thorough in ensuring all arrangements were made - from insurances to our gear. We had a great team - TikaRai as our guide, 2 porters (Poorna and Panam), and Tenji Sherpa as our climbing guide. All of them were so friendly and ever ready to go the extra mile for us.
We had a few things not go to plan in the beginning. Our initial flight was cancelled, then the next day it was delayed, our original route was closed due to snow and we had to go the long way... but through all this, we were reassured and alternative plans were made without no fuss on our end.
The trek was so enjoyable with breathtaking sceneries (literally breathtaking too), good food and delightful company. My wife had gone with Cholendra’s team before and she spoke highly of his team - and I can see why now.
On our way to high camp at 5700m, we had bad weather (strong winds and extreme cold). My wife could not take the cold and needed to turn back. She was not in good shape and needed help getting back. The entire team pulled together and carried her down safety. They constantly made sure she was okay. Upon reaching basecamp, she got oxygen and whatever help she needed. The next day, we got a helicopter out to Kathmandu. This was necessary due to her clinical condition.
I am eternally grateful to the team for their excellent management and professionalism. It was unfortunate that we had bad weather and when we got back to Kathmandu were shell shocked by the pandemic that got the ‘world’ on lockdown. We left Nepal immediately back home and Cholendra made all the arrangements needed.
I hope to return to Nepal one day for another adventure, hopefully this time with less drama in it. And without question I would go with HIMALAYAN Joy.