The Best Experience Ever!!!!  - My partner & I did the Langtang trek with Ram at Himalayan Friendly in October 2024. It was one of the most beautiful travel experiences I’ve ever had. ... read more /> Ram had everything taken care of, from airport pick ups, lovely hotel, great day in Kathmandu to bus ride to the start of trek. From there the beauty of nature takes your breath away. Ram was the most gentle, kind, calm yet strong guide. We felt so relaxed and at peace in his company and he was so intuitive to our needs. The tea houses he chose were wonderful, the whole experience was five star. I had tears saying goodbye. Ram and his porter Abhishek felt more like friends by the end of the journey. A heartfelt Himalayan holiday.

  Ramazing!! - I’ve had the pleasure of trekking with Ram from Himalayan Friendly twice-once in Langtang and once on the Annapurna Circuit-and both experiences were outstanding.

What sets Ram apart is... read more his easygoing and customer-driven approach. He is always present and attentive without ever being intrusive. Ram’s style is quiet and friendly, but he’s also consistently observant, making sure everyone is comfortable and safe throughout the trek.

Logistics, safety, and planning were all handled seamlessly. Ram is a great source of local knowledge and always keeps himself updated with the latest information from locals along the route. This meant that we always felt secure and well-prepared, no matter the circumstances.

Cultural insights and local knowledge were always available. Ram is happy to answer any questions and share his deep understanding of the region, but he never overwhelms you with information unless you ask. This made the experience feel very personal and tailored to our interests.

Himalayan Friendly’s support was excellent from start to finish. Permits and paperwork were handled efficiently, so I never had to worry about the details and could focus on enjoying the trek.

Accommodations and food were consistently good. Ram has a great eye for choosing the right teahouses, ensuring we were always comfortable and well-fed.

Would I recommend Himalayan Friendly and Ram? Absolutely-100%. If you’re looking for a knowledgeable, considerate, and reliable guide, Ram and the Himalayan Friendly team are the perfect choice. I look forward to trekking with them again!

  Langtang Valley adventure  - I was hesitant about organising a guide for our Langtang Valley hiking adventure, but I should not have been uneasy. Ram was a delightful, kind, and a genuine guide who... read more gave us the space we needed but was never too far away if needed. Ram is a local guide (hired the porters from his village) with lots of knowledge to share about the region, hiking high altitudes, fauna, and animals. My son was very lucky to see a snow leopard cub whilst hiking to Tsergo from Kyanjin Gompa. Highly recommend at least 2 days stay at Kyanjin Gompa. All the accommodation Ram organised was spot on and the food was wonderful (and lots of it). Thanks Ram can’t wait to return.

  Slow trekking in the beautiful Langtang Valley with Ram  - I loved my recent trip to the Langtang Valley. This was my first trip to Nepal and to altitude so I wanted to be flexible and take extra days rather... read more than rushing a trek. Ram was very accommodating and organised transport and sleeping bag before we left Kathmandu. After a couple of days Ram could fairly easily estimate how long we would take at my slow walking speed and made sure we went at my pace.

Binod was a great help in his first time as a porter. Not just carrying my pack but always friendly and sharing an encouraging smile or helping if I needed anything in the tea houses. Both Binod and Ram were quick to lend a hand to navigate tricky terrain and both assisted on a long day where I was feeling unwell.

Langtang Valley itself is stunning and well worth the visit. It would be great to spend more time rather than rushing to complete a walk. Rather than starting in Syabrubesi we began in the tiny Lingling, then walked to Sherpagaon via Bridhim before joining the main track at Rimche. On our way back down we followed the main track via Bamboo and finishing in Syabrubesi.

I’m hoping one day I’ll return to Nepal and be able to meet again with Ram and Binod.

  Langtang magic  - Our trip up the Langtang Valley was wonderful - truly one of the most amazing holidays and hiking experiences of my life. Rhododendrons and blossoms were flowering; the river valley... read more was beautiful, and the mountains were breathtaking. Guesthouses, stupas, prayer wheels, yaks, donkeys and lots of great conversations at every stop. Ram was a great guide, kind, funny, well organised, always nearby and around but also creating lots of space for each of us to craft the experience we wanted. He made everything seamless and easy from the minute he met us at the airport to supporting people in our group to choose different peaks to walk from Kaijin Gompa depending on their comfort at altitude and energy. Thanks again Ram!!

  Amazing trip with Ram on the Langtang  - My partner and I from Australia had an amazing trek on the Langtang with Ram from Himalayan Friendly. Ram communicated with us before the trip and helped us work out... read more the gear we needed and organised us some sleeping bags. Ram meet us at the airport and from then onwards we received top quality and friendly service for the next 10 days. Ram has the best energy, he is so nice to spend time with and is very easy going. He allowed us to set our own pace, and the food, beverages and all the tea houses we stayed at were fantastic. The tea houses at Langtang and Kyanjin Gompa were our favourites, they were such nice places and a great vibe from the owners. In terms of the Langtang Trek itself, I would 100% recommend it to anyone considering it. It a beautiful valley with impressive mountain valleys and high elevation viewpoints to challenge yourselves with. Himalayan Friendly was the best choice for us, we whole heartedly recommend them for any trekking requirements, they have years of experience and amazing customer service solely focused on you and ensuring your trip is the best it can be!!! Thanks again Ram for a most memorable lifetime experience.