Far West Nepal GHT in Nepal Traveller Reviews

I was one of 7 trekkers selected to take part in an exploratory trek in the Hunsa region of Far West Nepal. The planned route had not been trkked or explored before to the best of my knowledge. Highlights were seeing Snow Leoprd pug marks in fresh snow, visiting the Nepal/Tibet border to lookout towards Mount Kailash and later visiting the remote village of Halji to see the local Buddhist community and their amazing 11th century Gompa.

This is the 7th time I have visited The Himalayan region on treks organised by The Mountain Company since 2007. As a returning customer I can personally vouch for the detailed pre trek organisation and communication, infact it has got better over the years. No query is left unanswered. This particular trek was an exploratory trip to see if a commercial trek could become a reality in the future. The Mountain Company maintain contact with all their treks via satellite phone and provide weather updates to ensure safety.

Very well-organised and supported trip. We had to change plans because of the weather but the western leader made sure we still had the beat possible trip (and it was still tough) with many highlights.

Personal interest by the owner/director who was out in Nepal to see us off and had responded to questions etc on calls before the trip. Good follow-up also to improve the trip for future groups.

The Nepal Far West Exploratory GHT trek starts from Simikot and follows a number of remote river valleys in an anti-clockwise direction to the Tibet border at Hilsa. This trek is wild, remote, and very much an exploratory trek in the true sense of the word. An amazing trip to the Far West of Nepal. Amazing culture and amazing mountains. Highlights were seeing Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar but closely followed by the visit to Halji monastery a 900-year-old monastery with a fantastic prayer room. Exploring this remote area of Nepal was a joy, meeting remote local communities and trekking through the wild rugged valleys gave us a great sense of adventure and the true meaning of adventure travel. This trip has been more than I could have ever asked for. We walked for 25 days, put up tents almost every night at a different location and on most days, we had fabulous sunny days. I loved the scenic remoteness, the wonderful company of the local guides, cooks, and porters. I always make an effort to engage with local people wherever I travel to learn about their lives. The kindness with the local crew treated me every day makes me work hard to become a better person myself. I will cherish memories of this amazing trip for the rest of my life.

The Mountain Company is the best a person can ask for. Roland replied to me right away when I inquired about this exploratory trek. Information about the trek was truly clear. I felt extremely comfortable booking with The Mountain Company this exploratory trek. This is the first time I have booked a trek with the Mountain Company. In the past I have used other companies for my trekking adventures. Things The Mountain Company did to make me feel comfortable: - Thoroughly checking suitable participants for this exploratory trek. Being a back-country skier with good avalanche training, I realize how important every single team member is for the success of a trek. - Checking every trekkers equipment before venturing out into the mountains. - Using a knowledgeable local company to work with the Mountain Company to hire local guides, cooks, porters. Roland Hunter was at the hotel to send us off. - Meals were delicious, healthy, and nutritious – meat (beef & chicken) has been dehydrated prior for the trek - Great equipment (new tents), mats, pillows - Porters were properly equipped for the trek, supplied by The Mountain Company (hiking boots, pants, jackets, sunglasses). This is very important for me to see that the entire team, including staff is taken care of. - Safety and hygiene was an important aspect of The Mountain Company, making sure the trekkers well being.

This trek was a true new route exploratory trek in western Nepal. Each day offered a new experience and beautiful scenery. Visiting a 900 year old Monastery and many rural villages and their people were just a few of our experiences. The Mountain Company UK provided excellent guidance, meals, and support throughout our journey. I highly recommend this Company for their thoroughness and superb service.

Roland Hunter and our trek leader Ade Summers were the best combination to assist with every need for their clients. The local guides and crew to support us could not have been better.