I’m 66yo. Having just finished both Langtang and EBC, my bones were looking for something a bit less strenuous. Mardi Himal was exactly what I was looking for! Five days were just enough, but if I was younger, I’d do a lot more here. Annapurna is a great area to trek. After you finish with the incessantly annoying helicopters of the EBC trek, Pokhara is far more natural and restoring. I chilled by the lake, and met lots of other more experienced hikers who came to the region. But the most important factor that made Mardi Himal so great was North Nepal Trekking. First of all was the degree of service and help I got from the office staff. They looked after me way better than I thought should be expected. Staff there also had a HUGE amount of knowledge about the area, the experience, and how to deal with a demanding client like me. Critical to the fun and enjoyment of my trek up Mardi Himal was my guide: Rajkumar. This unassuming guy made the day fun as he pointed out various pieces of trivia all day long, and lifted my spirits with the occasional gag or joke. What a great attitude Raj has, and I hope some day I can do more hiking with him. Raj made my trip – he’s a prince! Hope to see you guys again!

We were staying nearby this agency and dropped in to enquire about a heli flight to ABC and our possible options for a short trip from Pokhara to see the mountains having just arrived. We booked the heli flight and were not disappointed by the whole experience! If you have the dollars, do it! Then Mohan suggested a 3 day/2 night trip into the Annapurna Conservation area, which sounded perfect for us..a Jeep to Ghandruk and then a 2 hour walk to our lodge where we would stay for 2 nights and do a day hike from there on day 2. Well, from start to finish we could not have been happier to have Mohan as our guide as well! His care and attention to detail was exceptional, from the local driver he chose for our Jeep ride, to our room at the lodge, photos and the choice of day hike to suit our fitness and interests. Everything was spot on! We would highly recommend his services if you are planning time in and out of Pokhara. He is very professional and thoughtful, asking questions to understand what we wanted, rather than sell a generic package or something that didn’t suit our needs. We are already hoping to return next year for a trip to another region with him.