Testimonial
The 7-day trekking course near Annapurna was a memorable time for Cass and I. I read about Stephan's tour operation in The Guradian, contacted them and everything since has been smooth and easy experience from getting detailed itinerary, pre-trip planning, arrival at the Kathmandu airport, transfer and the trek. We were in the Annapurna area (course included flying from Kathmandu to Pokhara, trek to Poon Hills and down) in early August which meant that it was wet but we did manage to enjoy intermittent sunshine and early morning unveiling of the majestic mountaintops. Our guide Karma Sherpa was professional and porter Mahindra was a 20-something herculean of sorts. A pleasant footnote to the trip was an unexpected invitation from Stephan to his village home outside Kathmandu for an afternoon of tea and early evening send off dinner before our midnight flight back. Cass and I had a wonderful time being in the hospitality of Stefan and his family, free flowing conversations on the latest movies we saw, US election predictions and the demise of world sporting organizations. And we got to stretch our legs little (!) in his upstairs studio with a picturesque view from the balcony.
Thanks Stefan!
Jinou Park from Korea
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Ganeshtan-6, Pharping Kathmandu, Nepal |
Grade ![]() (Easy) |
Easy trekking by Himalayan standards is generally up to 2000m. There are plenty of ups and downs on well-maintained trails. This type of trip is best suited for those who lead a reasonably active life. The trek takes about 3 to 7 days, walking about 4 to 5 hours a day. |
Grade ![]() ![]() (Moderate ) |
This involves longer treks (five to ten days) on maintained trails. This type of trek includes day excursions to higher elevations, for which it's advisable to have some previous hill- walking experience. On these treks, we generally achieve an altitude between 900m to 3000m. |
Grade ![]() ![]() ![]() (Moderate to strenuous) |
A reasonably demanding trek at an altitude up to 4000m with side trips to higher elevations. The trails are sometimes uncharted and away from inhabited areas. |
Grade ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() (Strenuous ) |
These treks must be fully supported. We climb to altitudes between 3500 and 5000m. & there are overnight stays at altitudes above 4000m. For this trek, trekkers should be fit & enthusiastic hill walkers prepared to tackle difficult terrain in remote areas. |
Grade ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() (Very Strenuous) |
This trek is best described as Alpine, and suitable is suitable for those in excellent health, capable of carrying a backpack, when required. The trek covers very remote areas, traveling over snow-covered passes at an altitudes of up to 6500m. You will need to axes and crampons. No strenuous trek should be undertaken without medical clearance. |