Client Reviews

This was probably the most "enlightening" 2 weeks of my life.

I met Cholendra when my family and I did the Annapurna circuit 2+ years ago and I was up for more. So this time round I wanted to summit Mera Peak, but before that to do some volunteering work and get a taste of village life.

As a doctor I wanted to explore healthcare/education in a Nepalese setting, and so Cholendra had made arrangements for me to stay in Basa ; village in the mountains with his parents and work in a healthpost and school there.

After a 15 hour jeep ride from Kathmandu, I was finally in Basa. I was greeted by Cholendra's parents, Mr and Mrs Bahadur Karki who were the most generous and loving hosts you would ever have. Throughout the stay they were so warm, kind and made sure I was comfortable however they could. I stayed in a very clean room, with plenty of blankets to keep warm for it got pretty cold at night.

It was a simple way of life - food, work, people. I tried to live their life - ate what they ate, went to the fields, dug up potatoes, fed the goats,building a cowshed, helped the villagers paint their community hall, cooked with aunty... It was such fun!

The people led simple lives and were happy in the hearts. It redefined the meaning of sharing and happiness. It made me question aspects of my own life...

I spent a few days at the health post and the remainder time at the local school. For 1.5 weeks - I was running English based games/programmes with children of different ages. In that period of time they improved their vocabulary and confidence speaking English. I had objectively measured this and came up with some recommendations which I shared with the teaching faculty.

It was a great time I had and has made me a more humble human being. Personally, I feel that people should experience this life and use it to reevaluate their own lives, do social work and contribute back to society. This being said, the " village experience" should NOT be commercialised like others I have seen for it will change the entire setting and significance of it.

Thank you Mr and Mrs Bahadur Karki for such an unforgettable experience and Cholendra for making it possible!

We just came back after accomplished this amazing trek which organized by Himalayan Joy Adventure. Everything was perfect thanks to Mr. Cholendra and his staff.
This was our second experience with Himalayan Joy and we very much recommended.

The tour was very good and was one of the best trips I've had. The tour team was very supportive, encouraging and always had our backs. Thank you

This Kailash Yatra was Organised by Mr.Cholendra from Nepal and this is my third trip to Nepal . All my yatras were organised by HIMALAYAN JOY ADVENTURE group.Specially this MT KAILASH TRIP as all of know its not a easy yatra to do. But our guides Tika ,Kedar ,Kumar ,Takshi,and few others from Tibet were so great souls.With devine power in them they made this tour possible for us. With gods help and with great experienced people like cholendra and group we had the most wonderful yatra.I take this opportunity to thank MY BROTHER MR NAVA and all in our group who made this yatra possible for us. Om nama sivaya. Hope to join in your many more upcoming trips . Thank you Himalayan Joy Adventure or the great Job done.

Journey to Mount Kailash...my first ...a difficult one but made possible by Cholendra and his capable team.It was indeed a journey that left a deep imprint in my heart..Definitely would recommend the Himalayan Joy for anyone wanting to make a journey to Kailash..Thank u very much Cholendra and team for making it possible for me.Aum namah shivayae.

Despite being my first Kailash Yatra, what an awesome experience it was! Thanks to the amazing team by Cholendra. Together as a team, they are friendly, knowledgeable and absolutely passionate about their work. Above all, they are wholly reliable! Having had the first hand experience of how committed the team was in giving the best possible service without compromising the comfort and the safety of our group members; these are the guys that you would want to engage with to have your backs! Regardless what it may be, they have proven to come to one's rescue with a smile. Kudos! Can't thank you enough, yet again thank you Cholendra for the outstanding efforts and the exceptional hospitality.