Harlan and Emily Harrison

I just returned from the best trip of my life! We spent a few days in Kathmandu and trekked to Annapurna Base Camp. The panorama views of the mountains were stunning, but my favorite place was the hillside farm village of Chomrong. It is my Shangri-la.

I strongly recommend Himalaya Heart Treks. Owner Thakur Timalsina looked after us from our first online contact to placing the traditional scarf around our necks at the airport when we left. I ran into medical problems quite unrelated to the trek, and Thakur went to great length to see that I received the needed care. I have tremendous respect for his professionalism and for the very personal way he hosted us.

Our guide was his brother Hari Timalsina. Hari became a brother to me. He seemed to know every turn in the trail. He was always concerned about our safety and enjoyment. He loved sharing his Nepali culture with us. He arranged wonderful meals for us. His wife and son were far away on his father's farm, but we felt almost part of his family.

Our porter was their cousin Nava Timalsina. This was his first trek, but he was as professional as if he had always been in the business. We took too much stuff, but he carried it with grace and good cheer and was great company. I took along a small voice recorder and Hari and Nava enjoyed giving commentary and singing songs into the machine.

These men were wonderful hosts. I learned about true hospitality from them.

Please contact me if you would like more information.
Harlan and Emily Harrison
73 North 500 East
Provo, UT 84606
USA
E-mail : harlanharrison@yahoo.com