This past April we completed the 21-day Tsum Valley/Manaslu Circuit trek offered by Up To Himalaya, and I can honestly say it was one of the best trips I have ever taken. I highly recommend using Up To Himalaya for your adventures in Nepal. There are a lot of guiding companies out there, but the main reason I settled on Up To Himalaya was the immediate and helpful communication I received from Sudeep. Once we arrived in Kathmandu, everyone at the office was friendly and helpful and provided us with gear (trekking poles, water bottles, water purification tabs, fleece hats, waterproof duffel bags, and sleeping bags) which was of high quality. Our trekking guide Saroj was amazing! He was very knowledgeable with the area and did everything possible to ensure we had the best experience, which included cooking food for us, playing the occasional game of Euchre, and even a personalized Kathmandu tour at the end of our trek. Our porters Arjun and Ram were fun and friendly and ensured our stuff safely made it to the guesthouses. At one point it had snowed, and as other groups were turning around (or helicoptering out), we continued because of the experience Saroj had with crossing the Larke La Pass (18 times!). The price for the trek was very reasonable compared to other quotes I received. Overall, it was an experience of a lifetime, and I would like to thank Up To Himalaya for making it happen.
Vinh James
