The Mountain Company Traveller Reviews

We traveled to Nepal and were greated by the Mountain company staff for transfer out stopp over hotel which was great. Kathmandu was amazing as always. we then travelled on the Bhutan and were guided on the Druck path trek from Paro to Thimpu. we had a cultural trip to Punaka and then back to Thimpu. we flew back out of Buhtan from Para via Kathmandu and back to the UK

We used the Mountain company for a third time and would still recomend then to others.

Trek to Ama Dablam Base Camp in Nepal, it included time in Kathmandu, internal flights, and a guided trek staying in tea houses.

The trip booking guidance, pre-trip information, quick and helpful response to questions, and everything about the trip itself was exemplary. I felt well informed and looked after throughout, from the office, the guides, porter and driver. The communication and organisation from the Mountain Company was exceptional.

After having done the camping trek to K2 base camp 2 years ago we wanted to do another trek in Nepal that would be very different to the K2 trek. This certainly ticked that box! The variety of scenery due to trekking at higher and lower elevations in 2 different valleys with different ecosystems and cultures really made this trek special and very interesting. The mountain views change from day to day with views of the big ones Manaslu, Annapurnas and Dhaulagiri and many others. What surprised us was how much we enjoyed walking through lots of the small mountain villages and how interesting it was seeing the different village cultures and ways of life up close. In certain areas there were strong Tibetan influence and others more traditional Nepalese Hindu culture. The trek itinerary and route avoids most of the roads that are getting higher into the mountain valleys, this is the most popular trekking destination in Nepal but it didn’t feel overcrowded out on the trails. There was plenty of time to acclimatise to the altitude with having 3 nights in Manang which also gives flexibility if needed. Some of the highlight days were the Manang acclimatisation day walks to the Ice Lake and Gangapurna glacier. Other highlights were the Muktinath to Lupra day and the walk to the Dhaulagiri icefall was also a stunner. Lots of trekkers finish after going over the Thorong La pass just doing the half circuit. If you have the time I would definitely recommend doing the whole circuit for the variety of scenery and culture. The wildlife was also fun, yaks and naks higher up and monkeys in the forests lower down. The tea houses we stayed in were all a good standard as was the food on offer, local dishes, dal bhat being the best choice obviously! Apart from the very highest tea house all had electrical sockets for gadget charging in the rooms and similarly a lot had a en suite toilet sometimes with a shower/sink. Our guides and porters were excellent. The guides spoke good English and were very knowledgeable friendly capable people.

Our second trek with The Mountain Company! We would definitely use them again and would confidently recommend them to others. TMC has great local expertise and experience of trekking in the countries it operates in. The pre booking and departure information from Roland is detailed and super helpful. Very likely you will have a departure briefing and finish briefing with Roland in Kathmandu. All the people we had contact with from Roland to the Kathmandu office team, guides, porters and drivers were very friendly and professional. The local team in Kathmandu are able to respond quickly and deal with any queries or issues should they arise whilst out on the trek. It is very reassuring having that experience on hand and available via WhatsApp or phone if needed.

A trek at high altitude organised & run by professionals who made sure the 11 people were well looked after & safe every step of the way. Nothing was too much trouble.

The Mountain Company were professional, from the booking of the holiday, providing relevant information to the execution of the holiday. Their communications were good.

A wonderful insite into Nepals people culture customs and extraordinary landscape

Very thorough & supportive

Absolutely wonderful trek to Kanchenjunga’s North & South base camps in remote north eastern Nepal. Extremely well organised with excellent communication from Roland Hunter the MD. Lovely local guides, stunning scenery & perfect timing with the weather. Highly recommend The Mountain Company.

Roland the MD was very responsive, starting before we had even signed up for the trip & continuing after our return.

A four week journey including three weeks' hard trekking to the north and south base camps of Kanchenjunga, the world's third highest mountain, on the border of Nepal and India's Sikkim region. This is adventure travel and the unexpected is to be expected, but The Mountain Company's organisation and hands-on approach meant that everything went as planned and all of our objectives were met on a trip of a lifetime. Accommodation was in lodges on the mountain trail, where standards can vary, but TMC always did what they could to ensure a good experience for the team. Food was all included in the price and was excellent and plentiful throughout, nearly all from local sources. The trip was well-guided by a local and experienced team who were able to stay on top of the changes on the trail in what is a huge and changing landscape, and ensure our safety and enjoyment.

The Mountain Company Limited (TMC) is a highly specialist tour operator run by a genuine expert in adventurous mountain travel. We have travelled with TMC several times, in both Nepal and Pakistan, always very successfully and satisfactorily. Roland Hunter, the owner, always makes himself available for detailed communications around any issue or information, and has proven 100% reliable and trustworthy in every aspect of our dealings with him. It is a pleasure to travel with TMC, not least because of the complete confidence that everything passible has been done to ensure your trip will meet your expectations, and probably exceed them.

The main focus of the holiday was a ten day trek in the Himalayas on the south side of Annapurna. We followed this with three days in the lakeside town of Pohhara and a further three days in Chitwan National Park.

The Mountain Company provided detailed pre-trip information and questions were dealt with quickly. Our individual itinerary was carefully prepared. In Nepal all the arrangements worked perfectly and we were supported by excellent local people who were all well briefed and extremely reliable.

Without doubt, this is a tough trek to Everest Base Camp (when you are in your 50s with bad knees!) but the pre-trip information and support in being prepared meant that we had all we needed to make it a successful adventure. The scenery is breathtaking. The people on the trek are wonderfully kind and cheerful. The ambition and the challenge only dawns fully on you as each day comes and goes, and when its all over, you cannot help but be chuffed to bits with what you have achieved, and know that the memories, images, smells and companionship will last a lifetime. It is hard to convey on paper what this experience is in every respect, it really has to be lived, but anyone who has the ambition, should just got for it. Being at nearly the top of the world is exhilarating as were the flights in and out of Lukla. The hardship and effort is totally worth it, and in fact makes it an even bigger achievement! Amazing experience of a lifetime.

Very organised, great communications and prompt support and accessibility to advice as required. Everything ran smoothly and the local guides were extremely lovely and well chosen.

Amazing scenery treks combined with well organized cultural tours. The Bhutanese guide was very knowledgeable of the trekking region and all the historical sites. The crew was always ready to help if needed. Three hot meals each day of delicious Bhutanese food made from local ingredients such as red rice, oyster mushroom and cheese.

This is my eighth and ninth trek with The Mountain Company (TMC) and will continue to trek with TMC. This is because Roland, owner/director, put safety of the crew and trekkers his priority. He responds to questions and concerns on a timely manner. As well, he seeks feedback at the end of each trek. He takes feedback seriously and make changes if required.