8 independent reviews for Himalayan cultural tour, Bhutan and Nepal
Reviews for Himalayan cultural tour, Bhutan and Nepal
Hilary Armstrong review 27 Nov 2019
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Our hike to the Tiger's Nest. Great day, great views, great guide.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Comment on the clarity of some guides if you are finding difficulty understanding--in Katmandu.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
I hope so!4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Very successful. Only 2 positive suggestions---a better standard of hotel in Katmandu. The guide was difficult to follow as his English was strongly accented.Nigel Hunt review 21 Nov 2017
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
The two most memorable activities were attending the Black Crane Festival and a farmstay for two nights whilst attending the festival.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Decide how you want to spend your time as it can be personalised.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Very much so as Bhutan's philosophy is for $65 for each day to go the Government for spending on the needs of the country.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
The tour operator was very professional, efficient and helpful throughout.Kristin Stjerna review 26 Nov 2017
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Bhutan2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Be aware of pollution in Kathmandu, take excellent shoes for trekking, even small ones.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes, even if this was a tiny bit of what is needed...4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Very goodSusan Patrick review 19 Oct 2017
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Bhutan was beautiful and Tibet was very intriguing. I especially enjoyed watching families worshipping in temples during festival.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Don't expect a scripted hour by hour experience. Just relax when you're not sure what's coming next; chances are very good it will be memorable.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Definitely felt benefit in each country of tourism.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Totally memorable. Not without occasional stress but so worth it. The people are wonderfulSharron Cummons review 6 Oct 2017
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Seeing the Potala Palace in Tibet and completing the hike to the Tiger's Nest Monastery in Bhutan have been on my list of places to see and do for many years. I thoroughly enjoyed both.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Be certain about the Visa information you receive. I was informed that my visa for Tibet could also be used for a stop in China on my return trip. That proved not to be the case and I had to apply for and purchase a second Visa for China. I ended up paying over $400 for the 2 visa's through the company the tour company contracts with. I have since learned that had I made my own Visa arrangement it would have cost $140 for US citizens to obtain a visa for China. I do not know if I could have used that same visa for Tibet, however.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
I appreciated how well organized the tour operator were. Someone was always there at the airport(s) for pick up and got us back on time for departures. I was impressed with the way Achut and his team handled all of the trip details. With the exception of the visa issues, I am very pleased with my trip and with the tour company.Janina Openkowski review 27 Aug 2016
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Climbing Tiger's Nest in Bhutan, the guide we had was wonderful so kind and considerate - could not have done it without his encouragement2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Go for it - you will be well looked after and all arrangements will be carried out with efficiency and thought -3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Tibetan guide and hotel was used in Tibet - so yes4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Nothing was ever too much trouble for Achut at the holiday providers- sooooo do recommendMerlene Nieuwoudt review 26 Jul 2014
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
I was a solo traveller to Bhutan, Nepal and Tibet with the most memorable part being my trip from Lhasa to the Friendship bridge via Everest BC with my exceptional guide Tan Zin from whom I learned about the country, culture and Buddhism and more about myself.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
- Use a reputable well organised company like this one which I did as logistics can be complicated. Service and arrangements through them were excellent. - I also had a medical check up to ensure I wasn't anaemic plus used Diamox and Ibuprofen so was fortunate not to have altitude sickness/issues at all. - Travel with an open mind and heart.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Absolutely benefitted local people ... I gave educational books to orphanages in Nepal; I was mindful of plastic bottles and disposing of other materials which may cause pollution; I stayed in Tibetan hotels and ate at local restaurants to support local Tibetan people; plus happily chatted to talk to local people to maximise cultural exchange and learnings.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Outstanding - an adventure plus spiritual pilgrimage.Margaret Good review 18 Nov 2013
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
The friendliness of the people we met in both Nepal and Bhutan was one of the highlights of the trip.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Road surfaces are really not good so it takes much longer to get from place to place than we'd be used to at home. Just allow sufficient time and relax.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes - tourism is a really important industry for both Nepal and Bhutan. It gives employment directly and indirectly. Tourism provides the impetus for conservation in the Chitwan.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
I thoroughly enjoyed this holiday and would recommend the tour brothers Achut and Keshav who run the tour company organised for us wholeheartedly. I'd hope to be able to return and see more of this wonderful country sometime.Holiday Reviews
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