The Mountain Company Traveller Reviews

If you are looking for a different more remote trek in the Himalayas you should certainly consider Makalu Base Camp trek offered by The Mountain Company. It takes you through a remote area of East Nepal from lush terraced hillsides, through rhodedendron forests, over snow covered passes to a wonderful view of Mount Makalu itself. The area is still relatively quiet. The Mountain Company, who specialise in Himalayan treks, have put together a 14 day trek to this region which I did this spring. The whole trip lasts 20 days including all the necessary arrangements either end including "meet and greet" at the airport and excellent accommodation in Kathmandu. On the trek I had the option of camping or staying in lodges. We had a great leader, assistant guides and porters who worked so well as a team. The itinerary was well planned with appropriate acclimatisation days to adjust to the change in altitude.

This was my 5th trip with the Mountain Company and I every time I have been impressed by their extremely high standard. The pre-trip information is really detailed. Roland Hunter (TMC's MD) is always most helpful and has so much personal experience. Once the trip starts the organisation is excellent. On every occasion we have had a great leader and crew which is so important.

Nanga Parbat is one of the highest and most impressive mountains in the world. The Mountain Company, supported by local operator Nanga Parbat Adventures, provided a unique opportunity to trek on the 3 main faces of the mountain, and to cross the 5400m Mazeno La. The trek was challenging at times but extraordinary.

The Mountain Company organises first class treks in the Himalayas and the Karakoram. The attention to detail and the quality of the support are always excellent. Particular attention is given to a sensible programme of acclimatisation to altitude, which some operators do not allow sufficient time for.

The Nanga Parbat Circuit affords fine views of all of the three major faces of this 8,000-metre peak, visiting the three Base Camps used by mountaineers ascending the peak (although only one of these sees much use nowadays as the other two faces are far more difficult to climb). We did not meet any other trekkers, which made for a far better experience.

The Mountain Company (TMC) offers impeccable customer service and plans its treks incredibly carefully. Acclimatization is taken very seriously, which adds a few days to the itinerary but leads to a far more enjoyable and safer experience for everyone in the party. The local agent used in Pakistan is also magnificent, and the guides and crew were great company.

I completed the Kachenjunga Circuit for the first time. It was my second trip with the Mountain Company. Eastern Nepal features rhododendron forests and big Mountains. The pass between the north and south base camps has incredible views of the Himalayas — the best I have experienced in several trips to Nepal over the years. As always, the local guide and porters from the Mountain Company were excellent.

Mountain Company is highly recommended. I have used them before. Easily the best operator I have experienced in Nepal.

Everything about our trek to Everest Base Camp with the Mountain Company was very well organised. From start to finish, they provided experienced and kind guides, comfortable lodges and plenty of good food. All we had to do was focus on hiking and taking in the magnificent scenery. What really made the Mountain Company stand out for me was their careful and thoughtful approach to high-altitude trekking. As someone without previous experience at high altitudes, I felt safe and well-supported throughout the journey. Unlike some other organisations, the Mountain Company built in one or two additional acclimatisation days into the itinerary, and I believe this made a real difference. These extra days were not simply rest days — they were used to explore off-the-beaten-track routes, such as a beautiful hike to Ama Dablam Base Camp. This was an excellent way to adapt gradually to the altitude, reducing the risk of altitude sickness. The guides were very attentive to our health, carrying an extensive medical kit and monitoring us closely, including evening check-ups with oxygen saturation measurements. Their experience gave me a lot of confidence and peace of mind. In short, I was very happy that I chose to book with the Mountain Company and without any hesitation, I will absolutely choose them again for future treks in the Himalayas or Karakoram mountains.

The Mountain Company was very professional and well organised throughout the entire trek. They provided experienced guides, good food, comfortable lodges and built in extra acclimatisation days to help us adjust safely to the altitude. I felt very well looked after and would definitely choose them again for future trekking adventures.

i signed up to do the trip as I have been on walking holidays with the British guide Jill Pinkerton who put the trip together with The Mountain Company. It was a wonderful and surprisingly emotional experience. The Sherpas , lead by Bal , and the porters looked after us really well. I enjoyed asking about their culture and customs . They were all warm and friendly and on the last night after our trek it was a pleasure to share their joy in dancing ! Accommodation on the AMA Dablam trek was basic as expected , the higher up we ascended the more basic bathroom facilities were but that was part of the experience . and what an experience, the views and countryside were spectacular! We were very well catered for with food. It was plentiful, always freshly cooked and delicious. I enjoyed sightseeing in Kathmandu as well but the trek was the highlight . Trip of a lifetime!

Roland, director of the Mountain Company was excellent. Booking process very easy. The pre trip information was thorough, and informative and included a fitness questionnaire in advance and a training plan provided . A what’s app group of everyone on the trip was set up a couple of months before the trip which was really helpful as we could discuss things in advance. We got stuck for an extra night in Lukla as because of low cloud flights were unable to operate out of Kathmandu. The local tour operator that Mountain Company work with ,were excellent and we got priority and got first flight out the following morning. they also got us upgraded on return to the hotel in Kathmandu . Our Sherpa team led by Bal were wonderful, they looked after us really well and we really enjoyed their company . I was very impressed with The Mountain Company.

Trekked from Nagarkot to Bhaktapur in the Katmandu Valley staying at hotels each night. It was an amazing experience trekking through the Katmandu Valley - an area that so often gets missed out. Namo Buddha was fantastic staying in a heritage cottage and visiting the Buddist monastery nearby. The food at Namo Buddha is all locally grown and was really tasty. The trek also brought into perspective the affects of the heavy rains and flooding that had occurred a few weeks before I trekked and seeing the bare hills denuded of trees really brought things into perspective. My trek leader, Purna, was amazing and really knowledgeable and took on board my needs. Dipendra, our driver, had a great sense of humour and was a real laugh. TThe Kathmandu Valley Trek ranks up with my top treks and I would happily do it again.

The Mountain Company and Roland Hunter are amazing - they cant do to much for you. I have trekked with two other companies but I will only trek with The Mountain Company in future. Roland personally met me with the trek leader inKathmandu and briefed me and then he met me after the trek and took on board what I had to say about the trip. I cannot rate him and his Company highly enough.

This was my first trekking holiday and my first time in Nepal, so I was quite nervous to begin with. Also, I had never been to such high altitude. By the end of the holiday, however, I was hooked; I want to go trekking in Nepal again. I felt like I achieved something big and The Mountain Company helped me to achieved my goal of trekking in Nepal and seeing Mount Everest with my own eyes.

Everything was very well organised and ran smoothly. Mr Roland Hunter was patient in answering my questions. The staff in Nepal was superb too; I was well looked after in Kathmandu and during the trek. The ratio of guides to trekkers was excellent - I was one of the slowest trekkers in the group and there was always a guide at the back to ensure everyone was safe. While on the trek, the food and the hot drink were included. There was enough drink to ensure all the trekkers were hydrated. There was plenty of food. The accommodation was excellent too, both in Kathmandu and in the mountains. I felt that The Mountain Company really know what they are doing and have local knowledge.

A group of 11 of us trekked from Lukla to the Ama Dablam base camp in late November early December. No roads and no cars, just people and animals trekking up and down the mountain paths. It was very cold but not intolerably so and the sun shone practically the whole trip. It seems an ideal time of the year to take the trip as the weather is good and, as it is near the end of the season, there are fewer people. Of course the view are spectacular and the Nepali people are wonderful.

All the information required was provided and everything ran very smoothly and seamlessly.

I wanted to have a unique adventure in the remote himalayas, combining high mountain remote exploratory trekking with an authentic cultural experience seeing nepalese and tibetan life and meeting amazing people. The trip did not disappoint - It was a 42 day remote exploration camping trek in the north east of Nepal from Kanchenjunga, the third highest mountain in the world to Makalu, the fifth highest mountain. This unique section of the "Great Himalayas Trail" took us through snow leopard country, snow covered high passes, remote villages near the tibetan border and incredible scenery as we "valley hopped" west to Makalu. The organisation, sirdar, guides, porters and cook team were outstanding and enabled us to overcome landslides, river crossings and logistics challenges which are part and parcel of these exploratory expeditions.

Roland and his team at the mountain company are outstanding. This was my second expedition (I did Dhaulagiri circuit last year). His hand picked nepalese team from Bhim, our sirdar, Sanja, Pasang our guides, Jaggerman our lead cook and all the porters were amazing - hard working really professional, super friendly (they put up with me constantly speaking poor nepalese) and overcame many obstacles including multiple jeep changes to get around landslides, resupply issues and worked incredibly hard to enable us to complete the 42 day trek. Roland's preparation guides and training recommendations were invaluable and his excellent working knowledge of these remote trekking areas was vital to complete this trek. We also had the privilege to travel with our international leader - Robert "Mads" Anderson , renowned mountaineer who made the trip super special with his great leadership, humour and stories.