Clients Review

Karna and the Nepal Mother House staff, thank you for helping me in fulfilling my long-time dream to trek in Nepal.
For years I was looking for the opportunity to trek in Nepal. 6 month ago when I did my research about the right agencies to work with, Nepal Mother House came up as one of the best.

From my first contact, and through many interactions Karna was very responsive, focused, he gave me a reasonable pricing and more than everything else, he gave me the feeling that I have someone whom I can trust in organizing the perfect Ultimate Manaslu trek.
I was not mistaken.

Karna provided us group with a great guide, Prem and a very good porter Asis. Karna managed all the required logistics before, during and after the trek. He fulfilled all of his commitments in the best way. Karna helped in calming down my family when I was away up in the mountains with no working communication. As one of my friends needed some medical help, Karna was on his side making sure that he will get the right treatment.

Prem, our guide was very knowledgeable and experienced. Prem educated us about the region, the scenery, the people and the cultures. Prem knew how to lead the group, how to set the proper paste. He came up with good suggestions for adapting the original plan to meet the actual group paste and conditions. He knew how to handle challenges and how to work around some procedural issue when it arose.

Overall, I could not have chosed better, 

We ordered our trek to Manaslu Circuit from Denmark. Karna was very helpful, informative, honest, and quick at replying. When we arrived in Kathmandu we meet up and everything was sorted and ready - no problems. Our guide Pasang was also great - a fun and happy guy, who took good care of us and helped a lot when we were sick and could not carry our own bags. He made the trek even more fantastic, so hope to get him as a guide if you go!

Just finished last a week a 15 Day Trekk to Tzum Valley Nepal. with the Nepal Mother House service. It was nothing short of incredible, to experience the Tibet/Nepal culture of the area. We visited a number of Buddhists monasteries and also stay with a family overnight, eating, cooking and enjoying a culture that was so different and beautiful.

The guide and porter that Mother House assigned to us was nothing short of incredible, like having dedicated staff members who took care of all of our needs, from education of the culture to serving tea and food at every stop, Not to mention providing medicine for a cold I caught.

Nepal Mother House is a professional service that really knows its business. I felt safe, secure and engaged throughout the trip. At the end of the trip both the guide and porter invited us to their homes for food and yet again a fabulous experience. There are so many agencies in Kathmandu who provide this service but how lucky was I to find one with such professionalism and attention to the details that really matter on a Trekk like this.

Mother House Treks took us on a wonderful journey up to Annapurna Base Camp with a lovely Nepali guide and porter.

One the first day I was very sick and we were unable to walk very far, the guide took good care of me and ensured that we only walked as far as I could manage. I was worried we weren't going to make it to the top but he adjusted the timetable accordingly so that we could still keep to a schedule without overdoing it as I was still a bit weak during the following days.

A most beautiful ascent although also a very hard trek I have these people to thank for getting us to the top. In paying everything in advance it then become's the guide's responsibility to book and pay for the accommodation and the food along the way.

We felt very well taken care of and would recommend this company to anyone looking to trek in the region.

Karna was then so kind and friendly on our return, we were never forgotten.

Thank you :)

I have used Karna and his company few times - and comparing to many other companies in KTM, Nepal - they are really honest, give you fair prices and dont want to scam you in anyway. I have used to for my trips: Three Passes Khumbu and for Around Dhaulagiri - staff, guide, and communication with Karna were on really good level.

My friend and I booked a tour with Nepal Mother House treks to Everest base camp and Kala Pattar. We had a perfect trip from start to finish. We corresponded with Karna many months before the trek and Karna always responded immediately and answered any of our queries we had thoroughly. When we landed in Nepal Karna made us feel very welcome and introduced us to our guide Kieran.

Kieran also made us feel very welcome. Kieran was very professional and it was clear to see his knowledge of the Sagarmartha National Park and his passion for trekking. Kieran's English was good and he communicated well and made sure that our needs where met and that we were happy. During the trek Kieran was also very flexible and ensured we went at our pace. He also made sure we ate plenty of food and we had great freedom with the menu in the guesthouses. My friend became injured during the trek and we wanted to make a change to the planned schedule, Kieran accommodated our needs and changed the schedule and it wasn't an issue. Kieran really understood and helped my friend with his injury throughout the trek whilst keeping a close eye on my friend's safety. Kieran was alert to the symptoms of altitude sickness and made sure we stayed hydrated at all times. I felt very safe in his care due to his expert knowledge and experience of trekking at high altitudes.

I couldn't recommend this company anymore and if I do another trek in Nepal I will definitely use this company. After the trek I stayed in Nepal for 2 months and I saw Karna several times throughout and I consider him a friend, he also directed me to an organization to volunteer with which gave me another invaluable experience in Nepal. Thanks a million Nepal Mother House treks (Karna and Kieran).

My friend and I booked a trip to Everest Base Camp and Kala Pattar! it was fantastic, our guide was very good, spoke good English and looked after all of our needs thoroughly! Our guide Kieron made sure we were well fed and had plenty of water! Our trip was challenging but Kieron made us feel that we were in no rush and we could go at our own pace. We had a great time and were looked after in every way, Kieron made sure our health was good, and checked reguarly and that we had no symptoms of altitude sickness.

Dealing with Karna was helpful, he always responded promptly,putting our mind at ease with regards my first experience of high altitude trekking Karna was very welcoming when we arrived in Nepal and the whole time we were in Nepal. He even came to greet us before we left for the airport to wish us luck on our onward travel!!!

Overall we were taken great care of from start to finish! and I wouldn't even think of using any other company in Kathmandu!

My husband and I travelled to Nepal in November 2015 for a month. After all the issues the country had faced this year - two earthquakes and subsequent loss of thousands of lives; political unrest; fuel crisis and loss of its tourism market – we really wondered what we were going to face. We spent a lot of time deciding which tour company would suit us best and were pleased with the relationship we developed with Karna at Nepal Mother House Adventures. Over the months leading up to our trip he kept in contact with us, advising us of the latest news from Nepal.

We were originally going on the Manaslu and Tsum Valley trek but as many sections were affected badly by the April earthquake we had to refocus our attention on the Annapurna area. We wanted to do something a little different so added the Nar and Phu Valley to the Annapurna Circuit trek.

Our guide met us at the airport and the first full day in Nepal was spent with Karna sorting out our permits, itinerary and hiring kit. Our guide and porter had been selected to cover us on our originally planned trip and I would have to say that they were very good but the guides knowledge of English could have been just a little bit better.

Unfortunately, we ran into great difficulty as my husband became very sick in the Phu Valley at 4100 metres and we had to airlift him out of the mountains and spend 2 days in hospital. We then had to reorganise our trip once more and after a few days rest we went to Poon Hill and did a shorter trek.
So, if you are still following this tale here are a list of pointers for your trek:

1. Annapurna Circuit was incredibly quiet due to lack of tourists. If heading there it is wise to use a local tour guide / porter to support their income and to ensure you feel safe at all times.

2. Make sure you share your trip expectations in great detail with your tour company before you leave Kathmandu – if you are unhappy on the trip there is not much they can do once you are trekking!

3. Find out what is included and is not included in your price with regards to meals during the trek if you take a food inclusive package. This seemed to vary when talking to different people we met.

4. Do not be afraid to challenge the tea house / lodge accommodation choices with your guide if you feel they are not up to your expectation. Example: if other trekkers have advised a very good lodge in the village you are heading perhaps you should choose that one.

5. The Nar and Phu Valley was incredible – well the bit of it we saw! You need an extra week to cover this – there is very limited accommodation in this valley and no tea stops in between breakfast, lunch and end of day. You are also at altitude. There is no mobile reception and, due to the current situation, very few hours of electricity.

6. Do not leave home without adequate travel insurance – you never know when you might need it! Make sure it covers Heli Evac situation as we didn’t expect it on my husband’s 4th trip to Nepal.

7. Nepal is an incredibly beautiful country facing such sad issues – Please support the Nepalese people by using porters and guides where possible.

I think it is fair to say we would absolutely use Nepal Mother House Adventures again and we would really like to say that Karna is a very professional owner of this company; he has years of experience; was courteous and informative at all times and was utterly superb at getting us off the mountain and into the hospital – and then back up the mountain when we were ready!!!

Thank you Karna we consider you our friend.

We did the Everest 3 Passes Trek with Nepal Mother House treks. Although we booked for a group trek, we were the only couple, so we could enjoy a private guide and porter.
Everything before the trek (from email communication with Karna to personal meetings in Kathmandu with Karna and the guide) were flawless. We immediately felt that we had made the perfect choice with Mother House treks.
The trek itself was physically demanding, but rewarding, beautiful, amazing, unforgettable. Our guide, Bamseding, was very skilled and reliable. We felt very safe with him. He was very protective and made sure we were ok all the time. We were 12 days on our trek when the devastating earthquake happened. We were lucky to be in a teahouse the moment the earth shook. Also with the after shock we were lucky. After the quake, our guide got the news that his house was devestated... It was horrible for him. But his first concern was to get us back safe to Lukla and Kathmandu. He is a remarkable good man and forever in our hearts!
When thinking of taking a trek in Nepal, whether in the Everest region or in Annapurna, just hire Nepal Mother House treks. They are a local company (so the money goes directly to the people in Nepal, no foreign influance), they have a lot of knowledge and use the right guides and porters. Taking a 3 week trek is still one of the best decisions we have ever made. The Himalaya are amazing and we are glad that we chose for Karna and Bamseding.

Every word we wrote came from our heart. Our trekking in Nepal has changed us as humans. We will definitely return later! Big recommend!

I did a 14 day Tsum Valley trip with Nepal Mother House in Feb 2015. Karna responded quickly to all of my questions and helped me pick out the best tour. He was also able to organize the trek permits even though I was going solo. Once in Kathmandu finalizing arrangements and meeting the guide went very smoothly. The track itself was fantastic. Beautiful scenery everywhere and all the details taken care of so all I needed to do was walk.

the trip was a great value and the company was completely honest and up front in their pricing. I highly recommend them.

I have used this agency twice, once in june/july 2014 for a trek in the Upper Mustang area, Jomsom to Lo-Manthang, and once in december 2014 for a trek from Lukla to Island Peak and EBC/Kala Patthar.

The company's CEO, Karna Rana is incredibly service-minded and is very flexible and helpful in the planning process, and he will answer your e-mails in the blink of your eye.

Nepal mother house will arrange domestic air-tickets and other prepurchases beforehand, so you don't have to worry about anything other than the weather, and when that goes wrong they will find a way by bus or jeep.

Absolutely recommended!

In December 2014 I joined Nepal Mother House for a 14-day Tsum Valley trip. It was my first time in Kathmandu and really didn't know what to expect. My flight landed in Kathmandu on a dark cold night. Alone, confusion and worry were what have written on my face. But things got a little better the moment I saw Karna and his guide. As another reviewer has mentioned, Karna is very attentive and helpful. The quick response to all the emails is part of the reason why I chose this agency. The trip to Tsum Valley was one of the best Christmas presents I have given myself. Spending Christmas day in the wilderness and total disconnect from the rest of the world is one of the most amazing trips I can ever experience. The guide who is also my porter is very attentive. Although communication can be a minor problem overall I was happy with their service, especially the after-sales service that Karna has provided. Keep it up, Karna!"