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THE BEST GUIDE EVER, THE BEST TRIP EVER, THE BEST WEATHER EVER

The Ultimate Everest Trek

Sonam and his team took this trip to another level. The care and dedication, the organised sunshine every day, the kindness from the team. The smooth running of every day down to meticulous planning. The knowledge of the mountains, the nature and the culture. EVERYTHING was on point. We even were welcomed in to his own home for tea. I have been screaming at everyone I know to book this trip and get out with KE ASAP. If I was allowed (got a 20 month year old toddler) I'd be back next season! Than ks so much. I will never forget!

By Abraham from London | 24 April 2023

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An epic trek of variety and challenge

Gosainkund and Langtang Trek

This was a multiple first for me; first time trekking over multiple days, first time in Nepal and first time over 3100m. Hence, it was a big personal challenge and brought on a mix of excitement and trepidation. The latter was soon assuaged on arrival by the fact that the trek leader, Raj, was clearly a man of great experience and the presence of many experienced trekkers in the group. The latter included the couple with more than 100 KE trips under their belt who featured in the company magazin e. The trek itself was well-paced and the acclimatisation over several days meant that the effects of altitude were easily managed. The variety of trail conditions, from dense forest to open mountainside to rock and snow, meant that each day was different. The standard of the teahouses obviously varied as well. Some are still pretty basic; wooden cubicles in a small, single storey dwelling with a shared toilet. However, many are now newly built and boast "attached bathroom". Whilst these are hardly luxury en-suites, they do meet basic needs and, if you are quick, you might even catch some of the solar generated hot water. Food was a real surprise. It was much better quality and more plentiful than I had expected. Eating 3 square meals a day is really necessary to keep fit but it was not a hardship. Although it is essential to stick to vegetaran options there is still a reasonable variety of fried rice, noodles, fried potatoes and , of course, Dal Bhat. The latter is always beautifully served and comes with additional curried veg and something called "pickle". I advice caution on the pickle! The trek is a physical, and sometimes mental, challenge unless you regularly walk for 6 to 8 hours per day. There are long ascents, often up steep steps (for a nation with relatively short legs the Nepalese do like a big step!) and some rockly descents. However there are some stretches of relatively level (i.e. contouring up and down) forest and mountain trail which are a real joy to walk along. It is always uneven so you will spend a significant amount of time gazing at the ground or the heels of the person in front. This is rewarded with stunning views when you take a breather and gaze around. Best of all, the pace is slow and carefully set by the trek leader who continually, and subtly, monitors the groups progress. Highlights? Almost too many to recount but reaching the Laurebina La and Tsergo Ri and clearly, and literally, high points. We were lucky enough to see a Red Panda which is an incredibly rare event. That did set the bar rather high but there were plenty of other sightings of flora and fauna that were of real interest. Perhaps, less glamourously but of equal importance in my mind was that the organisation of the whole trip worked really well. I think that is a testament to the experience and professionalism of the KE teams in the UK and in Nepal. So, what of lessons learned and advice to others? First of all, if you are a newbie like me, relax. You are in good hands. Some of the guidebooks tend to major on the possible downsides so don't build an unduly pessimistic view. Remember you have only three jobs: make sure your kit bag is packed before breakfast, choose your next meal and put one front in front of the other. Accommodation is fine but it is unheated and above 3000m it will go below freezing at night. Think about how to keep warm in the sleeping bag. Preparation, particularly fitness, pays dividends. No need to go wild but practising going up steps and how to walk uphill at a slow pace but for as long as possible worked out for me. Would I recommend KE - unequivocally yes but perhaps the words of those who have used them time and again speak more powerfully.

By Neil from Banbury | 24 April 2023

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Lovely hiking on a beautiful island

La Gomera - Jewel of the Canaries

Really enjoyed this holiday. La Gomera is peaceful, beautiful and relaxing. The guide Enekoiz is friendly, thoughtful and highly knowledgable about all aspects of La Gomera. The days are well paced and covered varied terrain. The grading of 5 seems appropriate - not too taxing but long enough to make you feel like you've done some decent exercise. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend and would like to return one day.

By David from Witney | 23 April 2023

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Not the Hard way - Everest the Best Way!

Everest the Hard Way Trek

Much like the clockwise kora progression round the Boudhanath, this way round the classic three-passes trek will gain you maximum karmic points. The trip is an absolute gem, and is surely the best way of experiencing the Sargarmatha national park in three weeks without doing any serious climbing. Dinesh, Nima, Non and our keen young porters from Thameserku were absolutely fantastic. Everything you want from guides - enthusiasm, local knowledge, professionalism, and ability to fix things with goo d humour. All the logistics of this complex enterprise were meticulously worked out. All you have to do is walk, talk, admire the majestic scenery, eat loads of momos and Sherpa Stew, and do your best to avoid the Khumbu cough. Top tips: Bring the warmest sleeping bag you can get your hands on. Bring at least four buffs, and breathe through one from Lobuche to EBC to Dingboche. Don't eat the yaks. The Gorek Shep toilets will make good anecdotes. And Bistari, Bistari.... Book this trip now. It is similarly fantasic to K2 and the Gondogoro La. But less 'in tents....' (!)

By Andrew from WINCHESTER | 22 April 2023