Thakur was my guide for the trek to Everest Base Camp. Hiring Thakur was the best decision I have ever made and he was truly amazing right from the start. He picked me up at the airport and facilitated everything for me in Kathmandu prior to our departure. The following day, when the trek began, is when I really got to know Thakur. He is very smart, know-ledgeable about world affairs, his country, politics, and of course, the Himalaya. He is also funny, outgoing, and friendly. He has been guiding for over eight years, including all of the major treks in Nepal, and has guided the Everest Base Camp trek countless times. On our trek, he pointed out the name and height of every peak we saw in the Kumbu Region. Very impressive! Thakur is also very cautious and aware about AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness). He is very familiar with all of the symptoms of AMS and knows how to handle situations involving mild and/or serious AMS. Thakur is also very experienced with weather patterns/conditions and safety precautions; he demonstrated excellent judgment on our trek.

In the tea houses, Thakur facilitated my breakfast, lunch, and dinner orders with the tea house owners. He always had us stay in the best tea houses, always made sure my room was suitable, then in the evening he would help me filter water for the next day and then we would relax and play cards. Thanks to Thakur, every detail in the tea houses was taken care of and I never had any problems or uncomfortable situations. Thakur always had everything under control and provided service that far exceeded my expectations.

All told, I highly recommend Thakur and I highly recommend his trekking agency. I am very thankful I hired Thakur to be my guide, and on my next trip to the Himalaya, I will certainly call on him again. He is a very experienced, speaks English very well, and is always thinking about his client's needs and well-being. He provided me with the experience and service of a lifetime.

If you have any questions about Thakur or his agency, please feel free to email me at the email address below. I would be happy to provide more information. I had a wonderful experience trekking in Nepal, and I owe it all to Thakur.

Sincerely,
Marty Brill
marty_brill@yahoo.com
San Francisco, California
USA