Client Testimonial
Great experience! I had the cultural tour in Nepal and Bhutan, everything was perfectly organised, as also based on my special requests. Both the guides of Nepal and Bhutan have been proactive in the proposals on the additional activities to do and monuments to visit. I am extremely satisfied! Special thanks to Achut, Keshav and Tobgay for having taking care of me for all the trip long! I have met kind and special people on my journey.
This was the second time we have used Manakamana Treks and Expedition and we were not disappointed again. Achut and his team certainly deserve 5 stars and more, the service they provided to us was faultless and we would have no hesitation in recommending them. There were 3 of us traveling all retired. We visited Kathmandu, Chitwan, Lumbini, Pokhara and Nagarkot. All lovely places and throughout our travels we were so well looked after by Achut at Manakamana Treks. There was quite a bit of driving on our trip, on roads which were not great, but our driver Chitra was superb and we felt totally safe at all times. Regular stops for food and coffee at first class establishments made the trips very enjoyable. It was interesting to see the lovely country side as well as the numerous villages and towns we passed through. It is worth visiting these places as the safari at Chitwan was so well organised and informative. It was really great to see the various animals in their natural habitat. Lumbini was great too and we saw the birth place of Buddha which was very busy but so well organised. Regardless of your religious beliefs it was quite a moving experience. We also saw various temples in the area. Next was off to Pokhara the city on the lake. It is a beautiful place and the walk along the lakeside was lovely and very relaxing after the drive. Achut arranged for us to eat at a local restaurant where cutlery was optional. Superb food and we all managed with our hands. A great experience and good fun! We trekked to Dhampus but unfortunately the cloud had come down and we never saw the mountains. The next morning we drove early to Sarangkot and the highlight was seeing the sun rise over the Anapurna mountains. We had one night in Nagarkot high above Kathmandu where we were fortunate to see the Himalayas. Back in Kathmandu where we had a few days to ourselves to wander around and see the city. It's a great place and we felt totally safe. The food and beer are superb and the Nepalese people are hugely helpful and so friendly. WiFi is generally very good everywhere. Achut invited us to his house to meet his family and to enjoy true Nepalese food. A great evening thoroughly enjoyed by all. The attention given to us by Achut and Manakamana Treks was superb and at all times they couldn’t do enough for us. Absolutely no hesitation in recommending Achut and his team. Already planning our next visit in 2024 Mary, Linda and John, Glasgow, UK . November 2022,
This was the second time we have used Manakamana Treks and Expedition and we were not disappointed again. Achut and his team certainly deserve 5 stars and more, the service they provided to us was faultless and we would have no hesitation in recommending them. There were 3 of us traveling all retired. We visited Kathmandu, Chitwan, Lumbini, Pokhara and Nagarkot. All lovely places and throughout our travels we were so well looked after by Achut at Manakamana Treks. There was quite a bit of driving on our trip, on roads which were not great, but our driver Chitra was superb and we felt totally safe at all times. Regular stops for food and coffee at first class establishments made the trips very enjoyable. It was interesting to see the lovely country side as well as the numerous villages and towns we passed through. It is worth visiting these places as the safari at Chitwan was so well organised and informative. It was really great to see the various animals in their natural habitat. Lumbini was great too and we saw the birth place of Buddha which was very busy but so well organised. Regardless of your religious beliefs it was quite a moving experience. We also saw various temples in the area. Next was off to Pokhara the city on the lake. It is a beautiful place and the walk along the lakeside was lovely and very relaxing after the drive. Achut arranged for us to eat at a local restaurant where cutlery was optional. Superb food and we all managed with our hands. A great experience and good fun! We trekked to Dhampus but unfortunately the cloud had come down and we never saw the mountains. The next morning we drove early to Sarangkot and the highlight was seeing the sun rise over the Anapurna mountains. We had one night in Nagarkot high above Kathmandu where we were fortunate to see the Himalayas. Back in Kathmandu where we had a few days to ourselves to wander around and see the city. It's a great place and we felt totally safe. The food and beer are superb and the Nepalese people are hugely helpful and so friendly. WiFi is generally very good everywhere. Achut invited us to his house to meet his family and to enjoy true Nepalese food. A great evening thoroughly enjoyed by all. The attention given to us by Achut and Manakamana Treks was superb and at all times they couldn’t do enough for us. Absolutely no hesitation in recommending Achut and his team. Already planning our next visit in 2024
We recently returned from our wonderful holiday in Nepal arranged by Achut. Nothing was too much trouble for Achut. He just wanted us to have an amazing time. We had to change certain aspects of the holiday due to Covid and he just got on and sorted and changed what was needed. We saw some amazing things in Nepal including Chitwan, the jungle area where we saw wildlife and birds, Lumbini, the birth place of Buddha, Pokhara, where we saw spectacular sunrise and sunset over the Himalayas, Nargakot, with its beautiful scenery and more stunning views of the Himalayas. We travelled everywhere by car and our driver was so good and careful. We felt really safe with him. Our guide in Kathmandu and immediate area was very knowledgeable. We were lucky enough to be in Nepal during Dewali. Achut invited us to his home one evening to celebrate with him and his lovely family. What an honor it was to spend time with the family. Thank you for everything Achut
My holiday in Bhutan memorable or exciting part trip Tiger Nest and well Trip to Bhutan . Excellent and I would Like to rate 5**** Ms Sharon and Linda – Travel date from 16 October to 29 October 2019.
It most memorable or exciting my holiday Bhutan in total and Tiger's Nest hike in particular. Plus Ganden Monastery in Tibet Extra day in Tibet to get out into the countryside from Lhasa (Ganden Monastery) was very much worthwhile!Absolutel! Achut of Manakamana Treks used small LOCAL companies in each of Nepal, Bhutan and Tibet. Plus, when asked about recommendations for restaurants and small gift shops, he invariably sent us to small, locally owned and operated locations.Absolutely outstanding! The perfect balance of outstanding guides and guiding without the 24 hour hand-holding and big tourist buses which come with some travel packages. I would like to rate 5 ***** Travel date from October 14 2019 to 30 October 2019
The sheer joy of the sights and experiences of Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet. 5 gold stars to Manakamana Treks and Achut! A fantastic ADVENTURE through Nepal (including Pokhara) Bhutan and Tibet. So many sights, the snowcapped Himalayas, Hindu Festivals, horse riding, Buddhist temples-including the Tigers Nest and the sheer joy of visiting these lands (not to mention the sheer riot that is Kathmandu!). The Guides are wonderful and the drivers are brilliant, we felt soooooo safe. Allow for lots of tipping when planning money. We did not mind as the service was brilliant and if you can afford to travel here it's not unreasonable. We are using local guides and drivers, buying from local people having made sure the goods were authentic. I rate this holidays 5 ***** Visited April 02 2019 Ms Kim and Graeme Armstrong
1. Visit to Pashupatinah Temple and the sacred Bagmati River, we were able to view a cremation from a distance which gave us a insight into the importance of this to the Hindu faith. 2. Visit to Bodhnath Stupa and the surrounding houses and monastries. This was really a very beautiful area steeped in history. Visit to Monkey Temple high on the hill above Kathmandu. 4. Visit to Durbar square and the museum on the earthwake. It was fascinating to see the damaged buildings and also the extensive reconstruction work that is underway. This was truly a memorable day.
5. Visit to Bhaktapur, this was a fascinating day were we explored the village of beautiful houses and temples, the wooden structures and architectures were truly tremendous 6. The road from the Tibet border to Kathmandu was tremendous it was a real off road track the drivers skills were excellent as he manoeuvred the deep ruts , mud, rivers and the many lorries and other traffic. The scenery was spectacular.
7. Our overnight stay at Nagakot high on the hills above Kathmandu. This was a beautiful resort and the location with the Himalayas to the north was breathtaking. 8. Shopping in Thamel, what can one say but this was truly one of life's greatest moments, our bartering skills were honed and we made good friends with many shop keepers. At the end of the day they were happy with the deal and so were we. We became familiar with many of the local bars and cafes although only had time to sample a few, the food and service was world class.
9. Dinner with the Tour Manger on the final evening where we were introduced to an evening of not just fine food and company but to local music and dancing.Bhutan
1. The Douchala pass at 3140m on the road to Punakha where the view of the snow covered mountains was breathtaking. We felt as if we were really standing on top of the world. We were so fortunate as on the return journey there was no visibility.
2. Taktsang Monastry visit which was very interesting and we were able to view the Abbot lead the monks to prayer.
3. The highlight was definitely the trek up to the Tiger Nest Monastry, it was wet when we set off but the sun appeared midway. The climb was challenging at times but our guide was excellent at coaching and encouraging us. The cup of tea mid way was very welcome. The tour of the many temples in the Monastry was also very enlightening.
4. The tour of Thimphu and the Monastry and views of the Royal palace were very good.
5. Visit to the golden Buddha high on the hill above Thimphu was magnificent standing some 54 m high.
6. The culture of Bhutan was most interesting where they don't appear to have the same pressures as the rest of the world. The pace of life was much slower and they had a tremendous pride in their country and Royal family.Tibet
1. The Sera monastery visit which is the second largest in Tibet where we were able to view the monks debating philosophy
2. The Potala palace after coping with the 500 steps to reach the entrance this really was a most interesting palace dating back to the 7 th century. It was certainly one of the major tourist attractions.
3. The drive across Tibet towards Everest base camp over the many high passes was breathtaking. The highest pass being 5248m. The sheer challenge of building roads and the many hairpin bends over these passes was impressive to say the least. The skill of the driver was without question.
4. Rongbuk monastery and Everest base camp at 5200m. What can one say but to see Everest was one of life's greatest moments. It was as if you could reach out and touch it.Its a once in a lifetime experience and don't be concerned about the visiting such unusual countries. The people are so friendly and at all times we felt safe and comfortable. Go ahead and book you will not regret it. And The standard of living is far lower than we are accustomed to so any money we put into the local economy will help, the countries visited particularly Bhutan have strong conservation policies
I was fantastic experience and we were so well looked after by Manakamana Treks and the various guides and drivers.I want rate this holidays 5 ***** Visited April 2019 – Mr John Brechin and Linda
Nepal 1. Visit to Pashupatinah Temple and the sacred Bagmati River, we were able to view a cremation from a distance which gave us a insight into the importance of this to the Hindu faith. 2. Visit to Bodhnath Stupa and the surrounding houses and monastries. This was really a very beautiful area steeped in history. Visit to Monkey Temple high on the hill above Kathmandu. 4. Visit to Durbar square and the museum on the earthwake. It was fascinating to see the damaged buildings and also the extensive reconstruction work that is underway. This was truly a memorable day. 5. Visit to Bhaktapur, this was a fascinating day were we explored the village of beautiful houses and temples, the wooden structures and architectures were truly tremendous 6. The road from the Tibet border to Kathmandu was tremendous it was a real off road track the drivers skills were excellent as he manoeuvred the deep ruts , mud, rivers and the many lorries and other traffic. The scenery was spectacular. 7. Our overnight stay at Nagakot high on the hills above Kathmandu. This was a beautiful resort and the location with the Himalayas to the north was breathtaking. 8. Shopping in Thamel, what can one say but this was truly one of life's greatest moments, our bartering skills were honed and we made good friends with many shop keepers. At the end of the day they were happy with the deal and so were we. We became familiar with many of the local bars and cafes although only had time to sample a few, the food and service was world class. 9. Dinner with the Tour Manger on the final evening where we were introduced to an evening of not just fine food and company but to local music and dancing. Bhutan 1. The Douchala pass at 3140m on the road to Punakha where the view of the snow covered mountains was breathtaking. We felt as if we were really standing on top of the world. We were so fortunate as on the return journey there was no visibility. 2. Taktsang Monastry visit which was very interesting and we were able to view the Abbot lead the monks to prayer. 3. The highlight was definitely the trek up to the Tiger Nest Monastry, it was wet when we set off but the sun appeared midway. The climb was challenging at times but our guide was excellent at coaching and encouraging us. The cup of tea mid way was very welcome. The tour of the many temples in the Monastry was also very enlightening. 4. The tour of Thimphu and the Monastry and views of the Royal palace were very good. 5. Visit to the golden Buddha high on the hill above Thimphu was magnificent standing some 54 m high. 6. The culture of Bhutan was most interesting where they don't appear to have the same pressures as the rest of the world. The pace of life was much slower and they had a tremendous pride in their country and Royal family. Tibet 1. The Sera monastery visit which is the second largest in Tibet where we were able to view the monks debating philosophy 2. The Potala palace after coping with the 500 steps to reach the entrance this really was a most interesting palace dating back to the 7 th century. It was certainly one of the major tourist attractions. 3. The drive across Tibet towards Everest base camp over the many high passes was breathtaking. The highest pass being 5248m. The sheer challenge of building roads and the many hairpin bends over these passes was impressive to say the least. The skill of the driver was without question. 4. Rongbuk monastery and Everest base camp at 5200m. What can one say but to see Everest was one of life's greatest moments. It was as if you could reach out and touch it. Its a once in a lifetime experience and don't be concerned about the visiting such unusual countries. The people are so friendly and at all times we felt safe and comfortable. Go ahead and book you will not regret it. And The standard of living is far lower than we are accustomed to so any money we put into the local economy will help, the countries visited particularly Bhutan have strong conservation policies I was fantastic experience and we were so well looked after by Manakamana Treks and the various guides and drivers. I want rate this holidays 5 ***** Visited April 2019 – Mr John Brechin and Linda
We booked a 10 day package trip to Bhutan through makanamana treks. Achut was very professional providing lots of useful information and advice. Highly recommended. We also stayed at his Homestay with his family. Very nice.
It was exciting holiday Observing the Buddhist ceremonies in the beautiful Dzongs of Bhutan. Experiencing Tibet - truly the Roof of the World, from the air as well as on the ground. I like to give travellers booking this holiday with Achut at Manakamana Treks and Expeditions can tailor make your trip. My daughter went trekking while I went to Tibet. She has a terrific 6 day trek with a very experienced trekking guide - all organised by Achut. Knowing that there was this flexibility I would have choosen to have more time in Tibet and travel outside of Lhasa, rather than back in Kathmandu. We drove to Pokhara which I wouldnt have missed but the road was very bad and one way was enough, Achut arranged for flights back from Pokhara to Kathmandu. It was very evident in all the countries that we visited. Local travel companies, guides, porters and hotels were used which suggests that the money went back into the local economy. Excellent - A trip that will be remembered forever I would like rate this holiday 5 ***** Visited from 04 October 2018 – 19 October 2018
It was amazing and all the holiday was excellent, but we particularly enjoyed our visit to Lhasa (Tibet) and our Bhutan trek to Tiger's Nest .Our organizer (Manakamana Treks and expedition) was excellent and organised the entire holiday really well; they gave more than we expected; even organizing a variety of cultural shows for us to enjoy local culture. Manakamana treks used local services and guides throughout the trip, which we had particularly wanted, so great holiday and it was Brilliant . I would like rate this holiday 5***** Visited from 19 September 2018 – 08 October 2018, Sarah. Fisher and Steve. Fisher
It was the most memorable or exciting part of our holiday Rafting & dinner at our guide's house. Please be aware that the Nepali skies are often unclear for viewing mountains; anecdotally, locals told us mountains can only be seen ~10-15% of the year. Only bring USD for the Nepal airport visa - Nepali rupees are fine when in country. IT WAS GREAT! One of the best I've taken. The tour operator (Manakamana Treks and Expedition ) was flexible and accommodating. Guides and accommodation were genuine. I would you rate our holiday 5 ***** Ms Kristine Daniels and Brian Visited 22/9/2018 to 06/9/2018
It was fascinating to visit the various temples and forts with the history of religion , culture and country.Bhutan was an especially intriguing place to visit with its philosophy on its culture, people and politics with the Eastern more rural side of the country been more interesting and worth visiting. and I would like to suggested other traveler take some cash money during the Tibet tour I tried make cash in ATMs, but ATMs not work with either a visa debut card or master card travel card.--either US dollars or local currency. Yes it seemed to benefit the locals, help the environment and support conservation with each respective guide aware of all of the above. Tibet trip was worth it in a lot of ways while at the same time giving one lots to think about regarding the state of the country and it inhabitants.Bhutan was well worth the trip an experience in itself with your own guide and driver and a country that is unique in so many ways and one that one would like to return to. “I would like to rate this holiday 4 **** Mr. Shane Kennedy -Australia Visited from 26th July – 29th August 2018.Visited Tibet 7 days and Bhutan 17 days and Nepal”
It was an amazing experience visiting Tibet . Our guide was also terrific. and please be fully equipped for the monsoon if you travel during that time.I believe that our financial contribution to visit the site will help for the reconstruction of the buildings that were severely damaged by the 2015 earthquake in Nepal.Fantastic. Amazing experience. I highly recommend to book a Holiday with Manamaka treks and Expedition. Achut and his guide in Tibet were amazing. “Finally, I would like rate this holiday 5 ***** Visited 29 July 2018”
