Jomsom / Muktinath Trek + Nagarkot Trip – 2011
If you are thinking of traveling to Nepal, then you need look no further than Hike Nepal’s Binod Mahat to take care of your trip.
The ultimate fulfillment of a boys dream! All reasons to recommend the support of Binod Mahat to everyone who thinks of making a trek or hike through Nepal. Just 5 days back now from 14 intens days through this magnificent country I can confirm every word written through other and earlier clients of Hike Nepal. After joining 14 days with Binod and his jovial porter Chandra I did experienced it as saying goodbye to someone with whom I had sort of commercial relation, but I really experienced these both men as good and genial friends. Next to the warm personality Binod was and is an absolute professional and experienced guide. Reasons to choose for Hike Nepal?
– Ability in improvisation – The first two days during our Nagarkot Hike made clear that the challenges chosen by my wife and I were too heavy. Immediately Binod proved himself with his mobile telephone and laptop to arrange an alternative trip for the second trek during our trip. The Jomsom – Kagbeni – Tatopani hike showed us the most magnificent nature I ever perceived. Descending instead of climbing was an excellent alternative for two senior hikers of 50+ who both smoke more then is good for them. But .. we made it ! Descending in four days from a desert landscape to a valley where we were received in our lodge with fresh oranges from own garden is a experience which impressed me deep.
– Excellent service from morning till night – Just a small gesture, but, the hot milktea early in the morning on the crowded bus station, Binod’s constant checks of our hotelrooms, taking care of the best seat in the Pokhara – Jomsom flight made him to the ultimate guide for us.
– Knowledge of his country: Whether it concerned religion, social aspects, political aspects, economical details, Binod was quite often able to tell us some more then the 5 booklets (sorry Chandra) we took with us.
– Visible/invisible – Many reasons why we should never choose for a group travel. We want to experience our numerous trips we make by ourselves. Just 14 days before we left to Nepal we decided to choose for a guide and trekking agent. Arranging everything during our trip would have cost us too much of our valuable holiday time. Binod and Chandra were always there when we needed them. However, we both experienced that we had always as much private time for each other as we required during our treks. My compliments Binod! What an excellent sensitivity in this.
– Social behavior – The porter(s) of Mr. Mahat will always wear professional cloth and walking boots, and are paid properly. Not a single penny to margins eating travel agencies in Europe or rich Nepali investors. Good to know that in this country where people earn about 70 to 150 euro’s per month the wage of the guide and porter will reach them and their families.
– Reaction time and professionalism – WE made our choice for Hike Nepal based on his professional site. It was a true benefit in our intense communication in the 2 weeks befoire our trip that every request for information was answered within 24 hours. Working myself for a global multinational I wished that every colleague would show this western like professionalism of Binod!
Unfortunately Binods professionalism makes that his planning, parts of his site, even fake enquiries via email are stolen and copied. For me just a confirmation that Hike Nepal raises above other trekking agencies!
Some inconvenience like ice-cold chambers in lodges, just a few hours electricity per day, Kathmandu in a constant smog are details which even Binod cannot change. I preferred living amongst local Nepalese so much more then meeting the wealth and luxury of a Yak and Yeti looking Hotel.
If anyone ever might require information please do not hesitate to mail me for enquiries.
Enjoy your Nepal trip dear traveler!
Jan and Irma de Doelder
Netherlands