"Trekking in Ladakh with The Mountain Company"

Had an absolutely fantastic time in Ladakh. It feels like I have just returned from a different planet: amazing mountain landscapes, plants, wildlife & culture. Our international guide, Almas, was superb being both Indian & Australian he well understood the needs & desires of both our local team, and us clients. The local guides, cooks & horsemen were brilliant: physically tough, resilient, hard-working and good-natured - we were extremely well looked after and the food was fantastic.

Because it was my first Himalayan trek, I had oodles of basic questions to ask prior to leaving home, all of which were answered both promptly and very informatively. I 100% recommend The Mountain Company.

"Far West Exploratory trek May 2024"

I've done several treks with the Mountain Company over the years (first one c.2012) Prior to the trip I'm always very impressed with Roland's communication - no query is too insignificant and always gets a personal response. Once in country things run as smoothly as that country will allow - more importantly when things become more complicated you realise that Roland, the group leader and especially the local sirdars have several back-up plans in place ready to go. The equipment and food on this very remote trip were (as always) excellent. Roland offers more trips to places that other companies don't offer (I also did Upper Dolpo with the MC) and I would highly recommend taking advantage of this. On this trip at one point we didn't see another person for over a week - a very different side of Nepal from the Everest/Annapurna regions. When we hiked to the Mt Kailash viewpoint a lot of the crew came with us to check it out even though it was technically a rest day for them... They were as eager to explore this spiritually significant area as we
were. To sum up these trips are definitely pricey but once you see the logistics that go into running them and get to experience the culture and landscape of these remote regions (which will modernise fast as roads get built) I believe they are more than worth it! Highly recommended!!

"Amazing trekking experience in a remote region of Nepal"

My husband and I had chosen to join an exploratory trek in the Far West region of Nepal with The Mountain Company after booking two other great trekking trips with the company before. Due to the rapid expansion of the road network in the Himalayas, several of the more traditional trekking routes now either follow or come very close to roads for an extended period of time, and the idea behind the exploratory trek was to develop a new trekking route which would avoid roads as much as possible. Since the trek had only been attempted once before and was located in a very remote region of Nepal, it was important to bring an open, flexible mind-set, which was part of the allure for us to join the trek. We were not disappointed! While we managed to follow the established route and all cheered when we managed to cross the high pass, surprises did pop up along the way, all of them handled professionally and calmly by our cheerful, knowledgeable guide Adrian and the local guides and staff.
The landscape during the trek was varied, starting with a descend into a river valley just as about a million butterflies had hatched (amazing sight!), walks through dense, lush forests, sections following glacial rivers through wide plains, rocky paths into the mountains, and alpine plateaus with amazing vistas of snow-capped peaks all the way around. Our campsites matched the beauty of the trek, always in breathtaking locations and with plenty of time in the afternoon to take the vistas in. We passed both through traditional villages that seemed frozen in time and villages closer to roads that were a curious blend between tradition and modernity, met yak herders out in the middle of nowhere and were the main attraction in villages that had not seen a Westerner for several years.
The organization of the trek was excellent as always, the food as delicious as it was nutritious, keeping us well-fueled for hours of walking (the noodle soup was a real comforter on tough days!), and the staff were always kind and helpful. I can warmly recommend booking a trip with The Mountain Company.

"The Far West Nepal Exploratory GHT trek…"

The Far West Nepal Exploratory GHT trek is a +20 day trek to a very remote region of western Nepal. This area is rarely visited by westerners and you are likely to see very few other trekkers. The landscape is varied and you'll pass through forest, high alpine desert, river valleys, villages and mountain passes meeting only a few local yak and goat herders. The trip included crossing the Nying La pass at 5400 meters (which only very few people ever does!) and visiting the Mount Kailash view point on the border with Tibet. Later the trek passes through villages with visits to very old Gompas (Buddhist temple) with impressive wall paintings. The trek is remote and includes a good amount of travel but is well worth the effort! This was our 3rd trip with the Mountain Company which is an excellent tour operator who provides lots of feedback prior to the treks, has extremely professional local crews, great guides and some of the best treks in the Himalayas. Especially the company does a lot to find treks in more remote and less visited areas of the Himalayas which helps both the local economy but also decreases over-crowding and ecological damage due to tourism. We highly recommend both the Far West Nepal trek itself as well as The Mountain Company for any trips to this area!

"An excellent adventure in Upper Dolpo"

This was an "adventure" trek, exploring the Upper Dolpo region of Nepal. The planning was flawless, and the management of the trek smooth and hassle-free. Food plentiful, and all of The Mountain Company's team were cheerful, professional and hard working.

"The Perfect Trek Through the Upper Dolpo"

The Mountain Company concentrates on providing the best experience for all participants, right from pre-trip information, a caring and knowledgeable leader and wonderful Nepalese crew. With encroaching roads, the itinerary was revised to include a remote pass to finish the trek experience on a high. Roland pays special attention to altitude acclimatization and provides weather updates to the trek leader. My second long trek with The Mountain Company.

"The Mountain Company is a serious trekking company"

The Mountain Company is a serious tour operator specialising in treks in Nepal, Bhutan, Pakistan and North India. It is an impressive outfit with a commitment to safety and health, high quality sustainable travel and, importantly, ethics in the way it cares the crew locally. I have nothing but praise for Roland and staff and associates in Nepal. I felt inspired by its ethos and way I was looked after generally. I’ll certainly return.

" Makalu Base Camp Trek - thoroughly recommended…"

We trekked to Makalu Base camp with The Mountain Company. Fantastic trip, amazing scenery and well organised travel and accommodation but the stand out feature was the the expertise and kindness of Galden our trip leader

"Guided trek to Makalu Base Camp (Nepal)…"

Guided trek to Makalu Base Camp (Nepal) staying at teahouses. Breakfast at 6.30, walking from 7-7.30 with regular water breaks and relaxed lunch, a arriving at teahouse around 2-30 pm. Simple, pleasant accommodation and food and pleasant welcoming hosts.
Beautiful scenery, remote and peaceful. Excellent birdwatching. No cars and no phones for two weeks, how wonderful!
Decent levels of fitness required with a good sense of achievement at the end of the trek.
Excellent organisation and guides provided by the Mountain Company.

"A beautiful remote trek"

A beautiful remote trek, exceptionally well planned by a company very experienced in planning and managing treks in the Himalaya. The guide was outstanding - very experienced, knowledgeable, great communication and kept us safe at all times