Hike Nepal

Date	Name	Email Address	Tel	Country
March - April 2009	Fiona Whitehead	fiona@fwresearch.co.uk	+01494 728601st	England

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.

I was part of a group of 6 women from the UK in our 40's and 50's with a love of adventurous hiking trips. We a little worried about whether we would be fit enough to cope with the Himalayas, but were very keen to visit Nepal.

I found Binod via an internet search and was immediately impressed by how carefully he responded to emails quickly and with detailed information. He gave me contact details for his previous clients and I followed up on these, all spoke glowingly of Binod and now I wouldn't hesitate to do the same.

We exchanged emails over a period of 18 months or so before the trip, during which time Binod answered all our many questions and suggested a variety of itineraries to suit us. We eventually ended up with 9 day trek for 4 of us, with 2 opting to stop after 6 days, and Binod worked this out so that everyone was well looked after.

Binod's quotation was much more competitive than the bigger UK based companies, and I feel that we had far superior service. He secured excellent rooms for us everywhere we stayed, knew exactly how to pace the trek for us, and clearly has the friendship and respect of many of the other guides, porters, lodge owners that we met en route. I sent Binod a deposit by Moneygram about 10 months before the trip, and we paid the rest on arrival.

Binod, ably supported by his team of smiling (and strong!) porters, is extremely attentive and will do everything possible to make your trip a success - so that you can concentrate on enjoying the extraordinary sights, sounds and wonders of Nepal, rather than worrying about the logistics. He is also a very interesting character and you should play cards with him at your peril!!

Fiona Whitehead

FWResearch, 8 Grimsdells Lane, Amersham, Bucks, HP6 6HE,
England.

Date	Name	Email Address	Tel	Country
Oct - Nov 2008	Dr.Maureen and Mike	maureen.murphy@novartis.com moandmike@bluewin.ch	+4161 601 2042	Switzerland

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.

Binod is the perfect Himalayan guide. Always there when you need him and merging into the nature when you want to just 'be'. Binod loves nature and cannot help inspiring. He is also a man of the people who relates easily. We were very impressed by his tenacity and generosity in finding us the best room (with bathroom if possible) available at the friendliest places. We ate our fill, were genuinely cared for, and enjoyed many great discussions on 'God and the world'. We highly recommend Binod to nature-loving, free spirited trekkers who would like the convenience, independence and peace of mind of having a guide and who would like to get to know a great Nepali guy.

Dr. Mo and Mike

Ireland and Australia
(Currently working in Switzerland -Im Esterli 9 4125 Riehen )

Date	Name	Email Address	Tel	Country
Oct - Nov 2008	Gerard and Anna	trekinfo@spied.co.nz gerard@spied.co.nz	+64921743274	NewZealand

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.

In all of our travels Binod is the most trust-worthy individual that we have met, his English is exemplary, and his attention to detail is incredible. In November 2008, my wife and I completed the Annapurna circuit trek. The amazing scenery and friendly locals along the trek was complemented perfectly by Binod's excellent customer service.

Starting at about 800m above sea level, the first few days of our 12 were amazing - hot and long, but beautiful beyond words. Every corner seemed to hide a new waterfall tumbling towards the wild Marsyangdi river. The scenery is lush and rich and full of rhododendron forest and alpine flowers. Every day we would pass through three or four villages, each serving their own take on the national dish, Dhal Baht,and each filled with smiling locals warmly calling "Namaste" as you walk past.

The landscape is dotted with rice paddies, millet and buck wheat fields and grazing buffalo. Everywhere we looked, (and walked, for that matter), hills rose up to greet us and in the distance the Anapurna Himal range provides a stunning backdrop against the brilliant blue and cloudless sky.

The trail is busy, not only with fellow trekkers, but also with local porters lugging unwieldy loads with their heads, mules carrying what the porters can't, school children rushing to the district school, and an entire village following an old man as he carried his sick wife in a basket on his back to the nearest hospital.

From the Throng La pass amazing views greeted us in every direction. As we looked to the North we could see the hills of the Tibetan Himalayas and to the South an uninterrupted vista of the Annapurna Himal we had spent the last 10 days walking past. To the West Throng peak soared above us.

Our 19 days in Nepal were incredible. The Annapurna circuit trek was truly amazing and a life changing experience. We were rewarded with the most amazing scenery I have ever seen, witnessing the local people's daily struggle using only the most basic of resources in some of nature's harshest environments, and all the time enjoying the many subtle variations on the ubiquitous Dhal Baht.

At all times during the trek Binod was caring and attentive, interested and informative and organized every single detail for us. Binod provided us with an excellent porter, Sunil, who was polite, friendly and honest at all times. He always made an effort to join in on our nightly card games or discussions around the dinner table. There is nothing we would change if we could, and we certainly look forward to using Binod's services again when we make our second, third, fourth and fifth trips to Nepal!

Gerard O'Brien and Anna

New Zealand
Auckland

Date	Name	Email Address	Tel	Country
Sep - Oct 2008	Raphael and Wicky Sekinger	raphael_sekinger@bluewin.ch wickysoukup@hotmail.com	+41 79 470 37 48	Switzerland

When we started to organize our trip to Nepal we had to answer one question first. Do we want to go on our own, or do we want to hire a guide? On our previous trips to South America we never used the help of a guide. So we had to get familiar with this idea first.

The timeframe of our journey was very limited and we wanted to make the most of the time in Nepal plus we did not want to travel in a big tour group. These have been finally the crucial points why we decided to hire a guide. From the first moment when we arrived at the airport everything was planned and organized. We did not have to bother finding an accommodation, finding a guide, organizing bus and flight tickets or how to get to the starting point of the trek. Everything was organized very well in advance but still with room for spontaneous changes of the schedule. We could enjoy our journey from the first second we did arrive in Nepal.

To choose Binod as our guide was dead right! Already the appearance of his homepage, his precise offer and answers made a very good impression. Of course to hire somebody which you do not know for a trek which lasts several days bears always a certain risk. The various recommendations and testimonials made us finally confident. But during the trek our expectations have been beaten! Binod found the right balance between acting as a guide and leave the necessary room for privacy of his clients. He was always very keen to get feedback about any part of his services in order to understand the needs and demands of his clients and to improve his services. We believe this attitude makes the different to other guides.

We honestly highly recommend Binod as a guide.
Thank you very much indeed Binod, for your company and an unforgettable vacation.

Raphael and Wicky

Morgentalstr
Swizerland.

Date	Name	Email Address	Tel	Country
April 2008	Russ and Rose	fulkere@yahoo.com	- - -	USA

Dear Fellow Trekkers To Nepal: We highly recommend Binod Mahat of http://www.hikenepal.com as a guide for your next holiday in Nepal. It doesn't matter what level or experience you have in trekking, Binod can accommodate you and your family to whatever level you need or want. Binod will make all the arrangements for you including hotel accommodations, trekking permits, equipment, transportation, and more. He is an expert guide and speaks English very well. He and his porters are with you every step of the way, making sure you are comfortable at your own pace. They can easily keep up with the fastest trekkers and are always there to help out the slowest.

If you don't have all the equipment you need, you can get it in Katmandu or Pokhara. In fact, Binod has a cousin in Pokhara who has a shop with outdoor gear you may need for the trek, but he never pushed us to buy from him. His cousin and family are very nice and easy to deal with.

Binod made sure that we were taken care of from the moment we arrived in Nepal to the moment we left. We highly recommend Binod and would definitely use him again should we go back to Nepal.

Sincerely,

Russ and Rose Fulkerson
Colarado (US)

Date	Name	Email Address	Tel	Country
November 2007	Mike and Nadia	kauaimurph@yahoo.com	+36-30-626-7588	USA

Here is the short version of our experiences trekking with Hike Nepal . Amazing! You do not need to look any further for guide services than with Binod Mahat who runs Hike Nepal . I can’t imagine anyone offering better services than Binod and his long-time porter, Chandra (the happiest Nepalese you will ever meet). Our 11-day Jomsom trek was one of the most memorable experiences of mine and my wife’s lives. We are already planning on coming back to trek to Everest Base Camp with Binod.

First, what makes Binod so great is his exemplary customer service and attention to detail. Second, he is very flexible and will help you design a trek to meet your specific needs. This includes changes to your itinerary during the trek. Third, his long-term porter and friend, Chandra is very knowledgeable as well and is like having a second guide on the trip. Fourth, Binod works independently that means all the money goes to him and Chandra, not some faceless owner who is getting rich off the hard work of the guides/porters. Lastly, Binod is just a great guy who cares passionately for his fellow countrymen and wants to improve the lives of his family, village and fellow citizens.

We highly recommend the Jomsom trek (part of the Annapurna Circuit) for those who have never done much trekking or do not have a lot of time for their vacation. The scenery is spectacular and the tea houses along the trek are among the best in Nepal . You will also experience more diverse scenery in a short amount of time than any other trek in Nepal . There are many variations to the Jomson trek that can match how many days you want to trek and your fitness level. It is a one-way trek where you fly in or out. The government is building a road along the route so go now before this classic Himalaya trek is gone forever!

Michael Murphy and Nadia Rehman

USA and (Washington D.C) and Pakistan.

Date	Name	Email Address	Tel	Country
Oct 2005 | Oct 2007	David Kirkwood	david.kirkwood@letsco-operate.com illgetmycoatthen@hotmail.com	0161 903 2575	UK

This was the second time I have been fortunate enough to see the sights of Nepal with Binod, the first time being in 2005, to EBC, this time myself and two friends trekked the Annapurna circuit and it was even more spectacular than the Khumbu. I can wholeheartedly recommend Binod to anyone looking to travel with an expert guide who knows all the best places to stay, and always has your safety and wellbeing as his paramount concern. To travel with Binod is a great pleasure and his itineraries are never set in stone, and always build in essential acclimatisation time to allow you to get the most out of the experience. Don't think twice about it'

Below David has written a testimonial of his first visit to Nepal -

"From the moment we arrived in Nepal, our guide Binod made us as welcome as I've felt in any of the many countries I have visited, nothing was too much trouble, and everything was perfectly organized.

He was at the airport waiting for us to transfer to our Kathmandu home, bestowing gifts of flower garlands on us ( A Nepalese custom), we started our trek the next morning, and whilst in retrospect I think we could have made the trip without a guide, Binod smoothed our way through the chaos that is the domestic terminal at KTM airport. From the moment we landed at Lukla all our needs were taken care of but in such a way as you still felt that the experience was your own and not that of a pampered tour group. The two porters that carried our large rucksacks were lovely guys and always smiling (as is the way in Nepal). The trek was a most fulfilling experience and during the trip I like to think we became good friends. The Independent part of the trek did shine through for the whole time we were in Nepal, In the morning I would say to Binod where are we staying tonight and I would just head off, with Binod keeping a check on the slower of the three of us. I'd recommend to anyone the services Binod gives and I'll be coming back for more.....see you in 2007 Binod............Namaste' "

Dave

England (Manchester)

Date	Name	Email Address	Tel	Country
Sep 2007	Chris Olson	bugzyo@hotmail.com	870-426-3730	USA

If you want a personal, comprehensive experience of Nepal, it's mountains, it's valleys, it's religions, it's people, it's animals, (domestic and wild), arranged around your personal needs and desires, Binod Mahat is the guide you need. I found him on the internet, in an attempt to find alternatives to the big group, expensive, tour-type treks with pre-planned itineraries. I was going alone, and didn't know the first thing about how to plan something like this. My first surprise after emailing an idea of what I was looking for, was a phone call from Binod. It only got better after that. He sent me an itinerary almost immediately, along with a price that astonished me. We communicated for several months and I changed my plans several times, and Binod showed himself to be totally flexible and very willing to take the time and trouble to give me everything I wanted. After arriving in Nepal, I found Binod to be a joy to be around. He took care of every aspect of the trip, including finding other guides to show me (and sometimes him, as well) the sights that he wasn't as familiar with. I never once felt alone on the trip, and never once worried that I wasn't being taken care of. I did the trek to the Annapurna Base Camp, came back through Gandruk, went down to Lumbini, the birthplace of the Buddha, and to the Jungle Island Resort, where I rode elephants and got to see some of the native wildlife. In all this, I also met people in the cities, the villages and the mountains, and felt like my experience was much more intimate because of Binod's understanding of his people and country. I don't want to forget my guide, Shri, who took me around Kathmandu, and gave me an intimate experience of the city, it's religions and people; and our porter, Bimal, an adorable young man who never stopped smiling, in spite of having to carry a 70 pound backpack up the mountain.

I give Binod the highest recommendation there is. Also, I want to say that I never felt in the least bit unsafe in Nepal because I trusted him to keep me safe. I would be happy to share my experiences with Binod with anyone who has questions.

My email address is: bugzyo@hotmail.com.

Chris Olson

USA (4434 Lick Branch Road Harrison, AR 72601)

Date	Name	Email Address	Tel	Country
April 2007	Jozsef and Piroska Bacso	spilkone@egi.hu	+36-30-626-7588	Hungary

In 2007 April - May we spent 3 weeks in Nepal. We made Mt. Everest Base Camp Trek, visited Pokhara city and Chitwan National Park with our excellent personal guide, Binod Mahat.

Immediately after having got in touch with him by e-mail, he handled us as his most important clients, planned us our itinerary and organized our stays and travels. He found out a perfect program to show all the lions of Nepal.

With him, we had the great advenage of an independent guide and we got excellet personal service. Binod is a friendly individual, thoughtful, discreet, reponsible and patient. He made us feel safe at all times. Morning he woke us up with a hot tea and at the end of the daily trek he went ahead and found us the best lodge to stay. Evening he entertained us by playing Nepalese card games or simply by chatting. He knows several lodge owners and staffs well; he can arrange accommodation and food in any settlement easily. He arranged everything so smoothly that we did not even notice what great efforts he had made for us. We had nothing to do just enjoy our stay and relax. In spite of his fragile look, Binod is very strong and fit. He moves on thehill fast and with ease, he was always a bit ahead of us, pulling us mentally up to the hill. He is very responsible and amazingly tough. When our porter got AMS, he took him down 800 m in the evening, and next morning came back to us, carried our heavy luggage himself and made the original program with us, ascending more than 1200 m that day ! We had Binod's favorite, always smiling porter, Chandra. Binod and Chandra are perfecct, harmonic team; they had worked together for many years. We can recommend them to everybody looking for the best guidance in Nepal ! Thank you Binod and Chandra.

Jozsef Spilko and Piroska Spilkone Bacso

Hungary - Attila Street 13/a Budakalsz 20011

Date	Name	Email Address	Tel	Country
April 2007	Rand and Sharon Quo Vadis	rqv@telus.net , sqvadis@telus.net	- - -	Canada

We trekked with Binod on the Pokhara / Jomsom/ Kagbeni route in April 2007. Binod was a wonderful guide and our trek went very smoothly from the time he met us at the airpoort, until our final goodbyes. Binod and our porter Chandra (always happy and smiling) treated us like Kings and Queens. Binod taught us a card game, ironically called Kings and Queens, which we now play with our grandchildren. Binod also shared some magic card tricks with us, and also like magic, we always had the best or deluxe room in the teahouses which we stayed. Binod selected wonderful teahouses.

After a day of trekking Binod would deliver us tea, fresh fruit and sometimes popcorn, as we rested from a day of wonderful sights.

Binod, our guide, and Chandra, our porter, are extremely professional and took excellent good care of us. Not too long into our trek we discovered that we were more than just clients. we have no hesitation in recommending Binod. We wil definetely use Binod as our guide on our next trek.

Rand and Sharon Quo Vadis

Vancouver, BC
Canada

Date	Name	Email Address	Tel	Country
November 2005 | Aug 2007	Ruzi and Jafri	syeefa.jay@gmail.com	- - -	Malaysia

More than a Guide !
How did we find Binod/ HikeNepal? Frankly speaking I couldn't even remember. I might have stumbled upon the site when using my fav search engine Google. But what strike me the most was the detail-explicit-friendly reply I got from Binod on my inquiry about trekking in Nepal. There was something in the way he expressed himself that makes me feel comfortable to engage him for our trip to Nepal. Little did we realize, the 9-day trip has changed our relationship from you-are-our-guide to hey-there-friend.

How'd we describe Binod ?

- Our liaison between us and the Thai Airway personnel, when we were frantic (guess that's a too strong a word to use) about our lost luggage.
- Our 'butler', ordering hot drinks, even dinner for us while we freshen ourselves after the 5-hour trek. (in fact we felt kinda embarrassed cos we don't see other trekkers getting as much attention like we had)

- Our part-time MO attending to my blistered toes, and complaints on blocked ears, stuffy nose & sor e muscles.

- Our almost-entertainer with his card tricks (but, we missed his melodious flute playing, as experienced by the others)
He even bought us some souvenirs (which definitely not part of the package deal! Oops, I hope your potential clients wont be expecting any souvenirs from you, Binod.)

Looking back, we'd say Binod was more than a guide to us. He is our friend. And as friends, we are happy to recommend others to experience the wonderful treks in Nepal with a wonderful guide like Binod. (in fact we already had done so to our friends in Malaysia!)

ps: I didn't read the testimonials from his guests-of-the-month column prior to engaging him. I only did that when i returned home. And I'd say, "hey, he was not doing all these nice things just for us!" But that is definitely good news for those considering engaging Binod! So, are you still deciding? ps2: btw, he is not paying us to say all these!

Jafri and Ruzi,

Malaysia

Date	Name	Email Address	Tel	Country
November 2006	Peter Jackson	whpeterjackson@aol.com	44 208 942 0721	England

During a 6 month sabbattical from work in 2006, I took the opportunity to spend a month in Asia, culminating in a trip to Everest Base Camp, which I had long since wanted to do. Booking at relatively short notice, I scanned the internet and came across Binod's website which immediately struck me as a little more personal than most of the big trekking companies. After checking a couple of references I made the plunge and booked up with Binod, who could not have been more responsive and helpful. The trek itself was a great experience and Binod was at all times a thoughtful, considerate and patient guide. One great advantage of booking an independent guide rather than a large group tour was the extra flexibility this provides. Our final trip was quite different to the original plan and we were able to adapt and modify our plans as the days went by, something which is much harder to do as part of a larger party. Binod is dedicated to making his company a success and making his clients' dreams come true. I heartily recommend him.

Peter Jackson,

England -Woodstock House

Date	Name	Email Address	Tel	Country
Oct. 2006	Mudit Sibal	mudit_s@hotmail.com	91-98990-79980	India

"The Annapurna circuit trip lives up to its fame and reputation. Every new day of the trek brings a completely new view and a change in scenic beauty. I consider myself lucky to have found Binod's website while making my plans for the trip. One word that best describes the services provided by Binod and his team is 'Personal'. Apart from taking personal care about drafting out my itinerary, Binod was there to give personal attention to the constant changes I was making while on the trip. Although I was alone on my trek, I never felt lonely thanks to Binod's partner and my guide Sudarshan, whose hospitality and service leaves me humbled and my ever smiling porter Chandra. Binod - I had a wonderful and memorable trek and I will be getting in touch with you again for the Everest base camp trek next year. Thank you and Namaste".

Mudit Sibal,

India (New Delhi)

Date	Name	Email Address	Tel	Country
October 2006	Jeff and Peggy Wright	jeffandpeggy@hotmail.com	- - -	Thailand

In October of 2006, my wife and I engaged Mr Binod Mahat of HikeNepal.com to arrange a short trek for us in the Everest region. Binod suggested we follow his Everest Panorama itinerary, with a couple of variations, as we only had 10 nights in Nepal.

For a very reasonable price, Binod arranged an 8 day/7 night trek, flying in and out of Lukla with night stops at Phakding, Namche Bazaar (2), Tengboche, Khumjing, Jorsalle, and Lukla. The package included flights, all meals and accommodation, a dedicated guide, and a porter. It also included two nights in Kathmandu, airport transfers, and a Kathmandu tour.

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our trek. The selection of route and accommodation was perfect for us. We saw all we hoped we would see in Nepal.

Our guide, Mr Suneel Shah, was extremely helpful. He constantly ensured all our needs were met and was always friendly and cheerful. He went a long way beyond the call of duty when I left my passport at a previous nights stop, going back to retrieve the passport at considerable discomfort given he had already walked 7 hours with us that day.

I would suggest that anyone who finds themselves with Suneel as their guide should be very pleased indeed.

In Kathmandu, Binod looked after us very well was very conscious of ensuring we were comfortable and satisfied.

I would not hesitate to recommend Binod, Suneel, and HikeNepal.com to anyone considering a trek in Nepal, particularly if you are looking for something more tailored and personal yet at an excellent price.

Please feel free to contact me by email at jeffandpeggy@hotmail.com if you have further questions.

Jeff and Peggy Wright,

Thailand

Date	Name	Email Address	Tel	Country
October 2006	Frajka Mária and Páll István	frajka@freemail.hu, pkvam@axelero.hu	06-30-252-9508	Hungary

During the very critical period (7-22 April, 2006 ) my wife and I had the greatest experience of our life with the best guide Binod Mahat and Chandra Tamang - the ever smiling porter making the ABC trek. Binod was more than a guide, with his high level knowledge about his kingdom with his great ability to solve in every difficult and unexpected situation all the problems ( changing according to our requests the planned itinerary, meeting in Landruk Maoists managing to stay during the trek in the best lodges...) He is a very clever and amusing person with deep human feeling. We were very "lucky" to meet her wife and also invited us in his flat in Kathmandu. We had also the great pleasure to have Chandra our taxi driver in Kathmandu (when was no strike or curfew) we hope will come back soon, be ready dear Binod and Chandra!

For everyone who is planning to visit Nepal we recommend him and Chandra deep from our heart!

Please contact us for any information !

Namaste from Hungary (Budapest)

Frajka Maria and Pall Istvan

Date	Name	Email Address	Tel	Country
March 2006	Mrs. Gerlinde Rajan	gerlinderajan@comcast.net	(772)344-6040	USA

When my trip was in the planning stage I had to look for a Guide/Porter and looked thru the Internet for a tour agency. As soon as I saw Binod' s website I felt I found my team. There was something very appealing in the way he writes about Nepal and himself and I 'm so glad I decided to go with him. Since he also writes and speaks very good English, it made it very easy to communicate and plan the trip. I did the Jomsom/ Muktinath trek. I can only very highly recommend both, Binod and Chandra (together they make a great team) and should I ever be so lucky again to visit Nepal, it will be with them.

Gerlinde Rajan,

USA

Date	Name	Email Address	Tel	Country
July 2005	Simonetta & Francesco	simona28uk@hotmail.com , francesco_vannini@hotmail.com	- - -	Italy,

We definitely feel we could not find a better guide! With many years of experience, despite his young age, Binod shows the confidence that we needed in such environment. We did the Jomsom trek for 2 weeks in July 2005 and we really enjoyed it. We always knew in advance what was awaiting ahead of us and this was very helpful psychologically! At the end of every day, there was always the best room of the tea house waiting for us, the best food and the best company. When we could keep our eyes open and we had enough energy left, we could enjoy an evening playing cards or simply chatting to what became a good friend we learnt a lot from. Chandra the porter, or what we re-named Super-Chandra has always been a quite silent but always smiling companion throughout the trek. Binod and Chandra are simply the perfect team and we feel very lucky to have done the Jomsom trek with them! Should we do another trek in Nepal in the future, it will be with them! Thanks to both of you Binod and Chandra!

Simonetta and Francesco,

Working in England.

Date	Name	Email Address	Tel	Country
Nov 2005	Robb and Kim Lucy	rlucy@engageinc.ca	- - -	Canada

"You couldn't find better than Binod. With some trepidation we booked him for a three week trip in Nepal... though we shouldn't have been nervous after reading the excellent testimonials on this web page. And he lived up to the great reputation... in spades! All details were handled superbly... he was a delight to be with... and Chandra our porter put a smile on our faces with his smile. Binod is very respectful of your needs and very conscientious. We are going to help him build his business because he deserves it. And we will head back in a couple of years to do the rest of the Annapurna with him. So our message? Book him. Don't give it a second thought. You will be delighted ."

Robb and Kim Lucy

Canada - (Vancouver)

Date	Name	Email Address	Tel	Country
October 2005	Jon Paul	jon.paul@visualisationone.com	- - -	New Zealand

I trekked to Everest Base Camp with Binod in October 2005. I found him to be an excellent guide and also very good company during the 2 weeks we were in the mountains. Binod is a very patient and friendly individual and always keen to teach you about his country and its people. His spoken and written English is almost perfect so any concerns you may have can be easily discussed with him either along the track or even just finalizing trip details via email.

The trekking itself was an amazing experience; the scenery just gets better the higher you go. Apart from a few headaches over 4500 meters we had absolutely no problems along the way.

I also have to mention the invaluable assistance of our two porters Chandra and Raz. Without them it would have been a very different trek. Not sure we would have made it in 12 days having to carry our own backpacks.

Chandra has worked with Binod for a number of years and is immensely friendly and helpful, and I never saw him without a huge smile on his face the whole trip. I will definitely trek with Binod again sometime in the future. If you have any questions about the Everest trek just drop me an email.

Regards,

CJon Paul
"New Zealand"
Currently working in Manchester "England".

Date	Name	Email Address	Tel	Country
May 2005	Rob and Alison Passmore	sales@centralembroidery.co.uk , rob@central-embroidery.co.uk	- - -	England

Look no further… you have found a great guide for your trek! My wife and I trekked to Everest Base Camp with Binod in May 2005 to celebrate my 50th birthday. We had previously made an extensive search of trekking sites and without hesitation found Binod to be the most responsive and informative contact. The frequent emails between us prior to our trek not only helped us build a rapport with Binod before we got there but also enabled us to explain exactly what we wanted to do and when. Once there all we had to do was enjoy the experience as Binod had organized everything.

Binod speaks excellent English, is full of knowledge about Nepal and the peoples we met. The personal service given to us far exceeded our expectations. He’ll bring hot drinks to your room first thing in the morning, hot water to wash in, sort out accommodation on route, ensure you meals are prepared when you want them, will walk at your pace, will filter your water, will play Nepalese tunes on his flute and has some amusing card tricks. We wouldn’t hesitate to use him again! If you get the chance please use the porter Chandra who accompanied us on our trip. Chandra was exceptional, always and I mean always smiling despite the incredibly hard work he was doing. Binod and Chandra made a first class team.

Please feel free to contact us should you have any questions.

Rob and Alison

Date	Name	Email Address	Tel	Country
Nov 2000 Apr 2004	Gary Mr.Gary	gary.longfellow@verizon.net, glongfel@yahoo.com	503-639-3736	Portland, Oregon. U.S.A

" I trekked with Binod Mahat in November 2000 in the Everest region. I was totally surprised by the level of service that was beyond my expectations. Binod spoke excellent English, he provided continuous dialogue about the mountains and culture, he ordered my dinners, brought warm wash water in the morning, filtered my water and somehow managed to always get me the best rooms in the mountain tea houses. Binod also entertained us with his flute playing and card games. He was more than a guide. He was enjoyable travel companion. I can not imagine a better guide for your trek in Nepal. I also toured Nepal in April 2004 and had a similar wonderful experience with Binod."

Please feel free to contact me for more information.

If you are interested to read my travel journal please click here "EVEREST TREK"

Gary Longfellow

Portland, Oregon.

Date	Name	Email Address	Tel	Country
Sep 2003	Anselm Schröter	anselmschroeter@web.de	00496346929896	Germany

My wife and I did the Royal Trek with Binod. He is the best guide you can imagine. His knowledge of the country is huge and he will tell you about the history, people and religion is an understandable, warm way. He is always open for questions. I did a lot of trekking before, my wife not. With him she felt very well, because he can fee the different necessities and wishes. He is also a very good travel companion because of his humor, deep human feelings and his talent for music. That's way I did the Mustang trek with him, which was also a very good experience. The trek was organized in a perfect way and I loved it. I know what I am writing about, because I traveled for the last 30 years and I works as a part-time tour guide in Asia and Europe for years. My wife and I can highly recommend the hand of Binod in all your trekking plans.

Anselm.

Germany.

Date	Name	Email Address	Tel	Country
March 2002 | Sep 2003	Gerhard Habenicht	gerhardesther@yahoo.de	- - -	Germany

My wife and I did the Royal Trek with Binod. He is the best guide you can imagine. His knowledge of the country is huge and he will tell you about the history, people and religion is an understandable, warm way. He is always open for questions. I did a lot of trekking before, my wife not. With him she felt very well, because he can fee the different necessities and wishes. He is also a very good travel companion because of his humor, deep human feelings and his talent for music. That's way I did the Mustang trek with him, which was also a very good experience. The trek was organized in a perfect way and I loved it. I know what I am writing about, because I traveled for the last 30 years and I works as a part-time tour guide in Asia and Europe for years. My wife and I can highly recommend the hand of Binod in all your trekking plans.

Gerhard Habenicht

Date	Name	Email Address	Tel	Country
March 2000 | Oct 2002	Karla and Scott Fitzwater	karla_fitzwater@hotmail.com ztifs@home.com	001 - 503 - 287 - 7089	Portland, Oregon.U.S.A.

Binod Mahat is quite simply the best guide! My husband Scott and I first traveled with him in 2000 around Annapurna Circuit and to Annapurna Base Camp. It was our first time in Nepal and we had no idea what to expect. Well, our experience was fantastic and it was the result of having Binod Mahat as our guide! His expertise's made us feel safe at all times and earning personality greatly enhanced each day of our adventure. He was able to tell us what to expect on the route, find us the best places to stay and fill in all the background information about our surroundings. Add to that his great sense of humor, musical talent and ability to adapt to whatever need arises and you have a superlative traveling companion as well as guide. Our whole experience was so wonderful that I had to return the following year to do a trek in Langtang, Gosainkunda & Helambu region. This time a girlfriend came with me and again Binod did an incredible job of guiding. Our next goal is to go to Mustang and of course the guide must be Binod Mahat!

This barely touches the depth of our experiences with Binod so please feel free to contact either of us at the above email addresses. We would be happy to answer any questions.

Karla & Scott Fitzwater,

Portland, Oregon,
U. S

Date	Name	Email Address	Tel	Country
Nov 2000	Larry Freeborg	l.freeborg@comcast.net	- - -	Portland, Oregon.U.S.A.

Fellow Hikers I really enjoyed my experience trekking in Nepal for two weeks with Binod Mahat as my guide. He madethe trip much more enjoyable and I thank him for that. We trekked into Mt. Everest and got to Base Camp. I would use Binod again without reservation.

Larry.