Above the Himalaya Trekking - Private Day Tours

Above the Himalaya Trekking - Private Day Tours

Above the Himalaya Trekking - Private Day Tours
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8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
About
Above the Himalayas Day Tours is your gateway to rich cultural experiences, UNESCO World Heritage Sites and majestic mountain views. We offer privately organized day tours, hiking, trekking, rafting and wildlife activities suitable for all age groups at a reasonable price. We are committed to providing the best possible service in order to give you am unforgettable, once in a lifetime journey.
Kathmandu, Nepal

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2023

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Julie D
5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
As Canadians, we were hesitant to book with an “unknown” company but our Everest experience with Puru and Above the Himalayas was perfect. Puru was an excellent communicator and was anxious to help us develop the perfect visit to Mt Everest. With our input, he designed a custom visit within our budget that checked off all of our interests. Our guides, hotels, pilots, flight schedules and his recommendations were excellent. If you’re thinking about visiting Everest as an experienced climber or for sightseeing, Above the Himalayas will make your dreams come true. Ours did!
Written March 13, 2024
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Svetlana V
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Solo
If you are like me counting your vacation days and want to see and experience everything Nepal is offering , you should go with Above the Himalaya trekking . Puru will make a customized vacation plan for you ensuring that you see everything you want. I did 5 days trekking, Kathmandu city tour and Pokhara tour. Everything was perfectly planned. As a solo female traveler I was very nervous in the beginning of the trip. Puru paid close attention to all my concerns and the whole trip was fantastic! I did not want to spend all my vacation in the mountains, so I shortened the Himalaya trek to 5 days and opted for the Helicopter ride. I also visited a lot of historic places and museums in Kathmandu and nearby cities. The trips to Pokhara was just amazing! Puru ensured that everything was taken care of and I just had to smile, enjoy and take pictures! If you want a well organized vacation customized for your interests, you should call Puru!
Written February 27, 2024
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nicole d
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Solo
I did Ghandruk trek with Above the Himalaya trekking. Everything went in smooths and I had a great time. As a single female traveler I was worried about safety issued. The owner Puru was always prompt to answer all my question and he was assigned me a very honest and trust worthy guide Ramhari. It was an great experience on my short visit to Nepal. Highly recommend these guys special for solo female travelers.
Written February 25, 2024
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Anne R
Singapore, Singapore1 contribution
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Feb 2024 • Solo
Review for Poonhill trek, 6-9 Feb’24.
The tour was very well organized by Puru who was responsive and helpful. The landscape is fantastic and it was great to have free choice of lodges/lunch places along the way. The food was healthy and delicious (there were great vegan options), and the lodges I stayed at had basic amenities incl hot shower, nice views and a great atmosphere. Met nice people as well. As a female solo traveler I felt safe at all times. As it was just my guide and me I wish that there had been more flexibility in the hiking schedule as I like to start early in the morning, walk rather fast and have a long lunch break.
The timing in early Feb is good in that there are no crowds. We were lucky in that the views were mostly clear.
Written February 21, 2024
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Stay33264211367
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Solo
A very last minute decision to visit Nepal for the first time, and 2 days later I was received by Puru at Kathmandu airport, with a 5 day itinerary planned at short notice. As a single female traveller in Nepal, the company has made me feel safe throughout the journey from Kathmandu all the way to Everest View hotel. All logistics were taken care of swiftly and efficient, from domestic flight, to a lovely 4 day trek with Sitaram (he is very caring and paces the speed well according to how quick or slow I can go) to a private helicopter flight above the Khumbu icefall right next to Mt Everest. Well executed planning, given the last minute cancellations that can happen in Nepal, Puru was able to make sure things go accordingly. In a short 2 hours, we went from Everest view on a chopper, landed at Kala Patthar, rushed down the valley to Lukla where the domestic plane was waiting to bring us back to Kathmandu.

A big shout out to Sitaram and Puru, who made the spontaneous adventure possible and safe!
Written January 16, 2024
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Eleanor A
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Oct 2023 • Friends
Above the Himalayas provided exceptional service for our trip to Nepal. Purushotam Timalsena (Puru), the owner, is professional, responsive, and caring. During the planning phase of our trip, Puru created two different but overlapping trip itineraries for our group of 12. Eight of us wanted the Everest Base Camp trek and the 4 other members wanted the Base Camp and the Three High pass trek. Puru arranged for the guides, porters, and flights. He met with us over zoom to answer all of questions and ally our concerns about our trip. The trip was organized, and communication was clear.

Above the Himalayas really shined when we were in-country. Puru arranged side trips in Katmandu on a moment’s notice. The guides on the trek (Sitaram, Suresh, and Paladin) were knowledgeable, friendly, and adaptable. The ratio of porters to trekkers allowed us to make some necessary adaptations to our itineraries due to needs of our group—which allowed all of us to have our best trek. This is so rare. Some of our group requested easier routes and their requests were supported by the guides and porters. Puru and the guides also quickly arranged for two of our party to be airlifted off the mountain—one from AMS and the other from exhaustion. Above the Himalayas made this a trip of lifetime for me. If I am lucky enough to go back to that area of the world again, I will call Above the Himalayas first.
Written December 6, 2023
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BrianNatalieMollyTed
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Friends
I recently took the Luxury EBC trek and had a great time. I booked almost a year in advance and had good advice from Puru on the best options. He is always easy to contact. The trip itself was well organised with a good guide in Suresh and porter in Palden. It was certainly harder than I expected with very cold nights but really spectacular being in the mountains. Puru and the team at Above the Himalaya can certainly be relied upon to ensure you have a safe and comfortable trek
Written November 23, 2023
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Alan R
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Friends
Mr Puru and his team of guides were excellent! One of the goals of our group was to use a Nepalese company and Above the Himalaya did not disappoint! We were a group of 12 friends, with some planning on going to Everest Base Camp and others doing the longer Three Pass Trek. Due to unforeseen circumstances (one party member with Acute Mountain Sickness and Pulmonary Edema as well as underestimating the rigors of the Three Pass Trek} our plans changed several times mid-trek. Mr Puru and his team handled all these events flawlessly-from arranging for a helicopter to evacuate our ill friend to rearranging the trekking routes (which involved splitting the party and the guides/porters as well as changing the lodging) so all could have a memorable experience.
And have a memorable experience we did-from the scenery to the culture to the people! Above the Himalaya made it happen!
Written November 22, 2023
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Goffy
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Solo
Puru promised us the best accommodation on the Everest Base Camp possible and that is what he delivered. The whole team delivered as promised and went the extra mile where required.
Written November 18, 2023
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Mike F
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Nov 2023 • Friends
Most all trekking companies have good guides and porters but very few guiding companies can provide the level of expertise and service when a medical emergency occurs. I was at Everest Base Camp where I developed significant symptoms of Acute Mountain Sickness and High Altitude Pulmonary Edema. This was recognized immediately by the guides who corresponded with Puru Timalsena, the Managing Director for Above the Himalaya Trekking Company.

They started the process for a helicopter rescue to Kathmandu. The helicopter arrived within 2 hours of the call and transported me to Kathmandu where I was met by an ambulance that transported me directly to the international hospital. Waiting for me at the door of the hospital was Puru who was concerned for my health and well-being. He stayed with me while I was bering evaluated until I was transitioned to a room for overnight observation.

I can’t speak highly enough of Puru and his staff. The guides were professional and knowledgeable as the medical situation was developing and were quick to action when my health spiraled down. Puru’s reputation as a leading trekking company made what is typically a complicated process work seamlessly and efficiently to get me to a lower altitude and to the hospital for medical evaluation.

I first used Above the Himalaya in 2009 and choose to use them again in 2023 due to their excellence guiding services and Puru’s commitment to a high level of customer service. I highly recommend using them as they will not disappoint.
Written November 18, 2023
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