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I would like to thank my friends who did trek with me : Chris fellion (Canada), Ian hook (U.K), Jp laug (France), Mike (U.S.A), Jordi Tablada (Spain), Gilles cognet (France), Dr. Lang Rai (Germany) and all the others ! Feel free to contact them and ask them about my services !!! You can also find some recomandations about me in famous trekking websites: Lonely Planet forum InfoTrek
	"Hi all,I had been trekking in Nepal with Raj in May 2005 Annapurna Base camp, 2005 December E.B.C. 2007 July Chitwan and January 2007 kathmandu.Raj is really excellent Guide . He speak very good English, planty of knowledge about nature, culture, geography, politics,botany and many more........... I would like to reccomand Raj as a best guide for ever ". Jean phillippe, France, (jplaug@hotmail.com)

	"Thank you for everything, Raj. You are not only the best guide but the best friend that anyone can have in Nepal. You are very professional, reliable, attentive and really friendly too. With you everything is easier there, and you always make the difference with other guides with your details, your suggestions and your diligence. Thanks you for helping my friends too, they are delighted with you and are enjoying Nepal with your company. I met many guides in Nepal, but I only recommend you. Thank you, Bhai. My best wishes for you and your family". Loreto, Spain (loarlo@googlemail.com )

	"We had a wonderful trip with Raj; the Annapurna circuit in 15 days. With Raj as a guide we could experience the Nepali way of trekking, off season and away from the crowds. With so many places closed, Raj still could easily find us fresh meals and a good place to sleep. He is a very flexible guide, decent and he takes excellent care of his customers". Alef & Ria, Holland (rialef@yahoo.com)
	"Raj is a very good guide, I recommend him for anybody who wants to discover Nepal and enjoy trekking. He's the number one !" Jordi Tablada, Barcelona, Spain.
	"My trek in Langtang with Raj Nepal was great, don't hesitate to hire his services." Gilles Cognet, Paris, France.
	" I would like to recommend Raj Nepal as a one of the best trekking guide in Nepal.I went for a six day trek with him in the Annapurna region in December 2004. He is was always really helpful and I would definitely trust him to know what to do in an emergency.He also has great sence of humour and is a lot of fun to be with. Raj is really excellent. His English is great and really knowledge of whole things of the places where we visited.He also knew a lot of about the ethnic groups living in the mountains and he found a lot of opportunities for me to socialise with them and find out there way of life. Raj is a government accredited guide and he has 10 years of experiences of trekking in all Majour part of Nepal, like Annapurna, Langtang, Everest, Upper Mustang, Dolpo and more..." Peter Humle MA, Human Right Worker, London (peter_hulme@hotmail.com)
	" We have just done the Annapurna Circuit with Raj Nepal as our guide. He was well organised, efficient and honest from the start. He had a great knowledge of the surroundings, including the mountains, wildlife and cultures of the area. He was very attentive and always looking after your best interest and health, shown also by the great standard of the porter he employed on our behalf, being well equipped, acclimatised and more than proficient in the role. We would recommend Raj to anyone wanting to trek with an independant guide rather than in a tour. He sorts out everything for you in advance, keeping in touch regularly during the planning stage. thompsonbenc@hotmail.com
	" Hi there, I would like to take this opportunity to recommend Raj Nepal, my great guide and friend in Nepal. We hiked, just the 2 of us, from Jiri to Everest which was a 22 day hike. He flawlessly guided me through the entire trek and showed me interesting things along the way that I would never have seen had I gone alone. He has a great sense of humour and we spent a great deal of the hike laughing at each other's jokes and cultural differences. He taught me many things along the way including information on flora and fauna and many Nepali words. He was an exceptional diplomat when dealing with the Maoist rebels and the Army that we met along the way. I would recommend Raj Nepal to anyone interested in trekking in Nepal, especially the Jiri-Everest route and the Annapurna Circuit.Considering Raj Nepal as your guide to some of the most beautiful areas on earth! Chris Fillion, Canada, - http://www.christrips.com
	"I trekked from Lukla to Base Camp, across the Chola Pass and around Gokyo in the Everest region with Raj (Oct 3 - Oct 17 2007), and I had a thoroughly good experience. Raj is friendly, knowledgeable (on subjects ranging from Nepali geography to politics), and helpful. He also has a good sense of humor - a trait that comes in handy on any Himalayan trek. I got sick from the altitude right off the bat, in Phakding, and without Raj's aid, encouragement and positive outlook I might not have made it. Thankfully my strength returned and I went on to have a great trek. By the time I was done Raj was a friend as well as I guide, and back in Kathmandu I celebrated the Hindu Dashain festival with him and his family. Raj Nepal has trekked all over Nepal, including some of the restricted areas and roads less travelled. If you're looking for a trekking guide, give Raj a try and I promise you won't be disappointed." Mike Emery
	Hi, Just wanted to pass some advice onto fellow travelers / trekkers. My boyfriend and I just finished doing the Everest Base Camp trek (13 days) and I wanted to recommend our guide, Raj Nepal. Raj was extremely knowledgeable about the region we were trekking in (he has trekked all over Nepal though so I'm sure the same is true of other regions.) He also had a lot of experience with AMS, which was very comforting to us, especially as my boyfriend started feeling ill towards our highest point. Luckily we made it to 5600m without incident. He was great company on the trek, happy to share his views and knowledge about Nepalese culture, politics etc and lots of craic in the evenings as well teaching us Nepalese card games and generally keeping us entertained. All of the accommodation we stayed in was of a high standard and he always made sure we were well fed, including bringing fresh fruit for us from Kathmandu in his pack and doling it out along the trail. (A real treat at that altitude and we didn't see any other guides doing it either.) He also provided afternoon tea and biscuits. It was an all inclusive package (accommodation, food, guide & porter - pay for your own alcohol and desserts) and his rates were extremely competitive, especially considering the really high cost of food in the Everest region. His treatment of our porter, Tek, was also excellent. Before we left for the trek he helped us rent any equipment we needed for excellent rates. By the end of the trek we considered Raj our friend, not just our guide. He brought us to his house where he cooked us a delicious dinner and introduced us to his family. We will definitely avail of his services again when we return to Nepal to do another trek, except next time he has invited to stay in his house and not in a hotel in Kathmandu. I know choosing a guide is a big decision, we agonized over it ourselves and were really nervous about how it would turn out. As it turned out we were really lucky to have come across Raj. We've traveled to 16 different countries over the last 12 months, the Everest trek is one of the best things we did and Raj had a lot to do with that. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me. Happy trekking! Lydia Murphy
	"Dear Raj, Thank you so much for being our amazing guide. We all had a fantastic experience and enjoyed your company greatly. You really are a fantastic guide and tour organizer. We will be sure to recomend( E.B.C trekking which we did sep 2009)) your services and personality. Happy trekking" karolina, India, Mark & David
	"We have just returned from our second trek in Nepal. First time, we did the Annapurna circuit in 2001, and this time we did the Everest region. Gokyo, Chola Pass and Kallapattar. For this trek, we had hired a private guide: Raj Nepal. We have seen a lot of guides while travelling in Nepal and he is certainly one of the most competent we saw. Not only is he professional and efficient, he is also very friendly. One thing you have to consider is that, when you go trekking, you are on holiday and the experience is supposed to be fun. So, it is very important for me to have a friendly guide and someone who has a good sense of humour. We had lots of laughs with Raj. But, when the time comes to be careful, he will take the greatest care so you can feel secure. He will always be aware of your needs and care for your health and safety. Finally, he is very knowledgeable about the culture and geography of the region. All in all, he is very professional. We strongly recommend this guide to anyone who wants to have a good time in Nepal." morency@videotron.ca, Quebec, Canada.
	"Dear all, I just wanted to thank you for one of the most wonderful experiences of my life. I would like to point out the excellent job that our guide (Raj) did. He gave us great hospitality and flexibility during the trip. I feel that without him, the trip would not have been the same. At the beginning we would like to thank you for organizing our tailor-made trip in Kathmandu, trekking to Everest Base Camp, Kathmandu Valley and Chitwan National Park. All ware perfectly organized. We can honestly recommend you for all, who wants to visit Nepal. Thank you again" Joanne and Manu, England.
	"We would like to write a short note to say thanks to you for organizing our trip, and to encourage other travelers to Nepal to use Independent trekking guide of Nepal (Raj Nepal). We did the Everest Base Camp trek in early October 2008, but only had 15 days due to work commitments – Mr. Raj set-out a personalized schedule for us which allowed us to take in all of the sights, reach Base Camp and get back safely. But that's not all - our flight was cancelled from London, which lost us a day of our trip. At a time when we were pretty stressed, and fearing that our already tight time frame would jeopardize our trip, Mr. Raj was fantastic and re-organized everything (airport pickup, hotel in Kathmandu, rearranged flight to Lukla, change the trekking schedule and accommodation).I would like to recommend him as a fantastic professional independent guide for Nepal trip. Happy trekking" Lali and Deniel
	"From my recent trip I heard there were far less tourists these last few months than previous years. I went late Nov 2008 and although there were some, for a peak month the volume was very light. Expect it even lighter in the winter months. Weather expect cold as it's winter. Stick to base layers and warm sleeping bags are a must even as low as namche. We haven't had delays at lukla, but it's the mountain..anything can and will happen. So give yourself plenty of room and extra days. My guide was "Raj Nepal" and he came with his own porter (independent). Both of them were very friendly and 'well connected'. I would like to say one thing he is the best guide of Nepal.I was a few days early for my scheduled lukla flight and with in a few hours I was rescheduled on the next flight out...even tho the airport was busy as hell and lodges were packed. For his contact info@rajnepal.com Have a great Christmas in the Himalayas. Alex, Canada
	"Hi Guys, I wanted to take this opportunity to thank-you for the wonderful preparations for our trip. We had been finishing E.B.C trekking with Raj Nepal May 2009.It was exactly what we wanted; we always felt safe and looked after by Raj wherever we went. The fact that they were unfailingly happy and cheerful and supportive tells me that yours is a very good Guide and I have already recommended you to several people. I can't say enough about how wonderful Raj Nepal and Dek were. They both went out of their way to make our trip special and to protect and look after us. They were also kind and helpful to many others that we met along the way which just added to the pleasure of our trip. Sabune and I are both kind people and we like to surround ourselves with people who are also kind. It was a big challenge for us, but with Raj’s planning and encouragement and Dek quiet support we really felt comfortable and confident that we could achieve it. Thank-you again." Chris and Sabune, Switzerland.
	" Hi, I used Raj for the Annapurna Circuit this spring and can recommend him highly - very knowledgeable and professional; a good companion, and did a great job introducing me to the various cultures we passed through. I recommend him highly. It is true that Raj is a common name - his full name is Vishma Raj Nepal. I notice a lot of postings suggesting you can do without a guide. Based on my experience, I wouldn't advise it unless you have prior experience in the region and some knowledge of the local language. A local guide just isn't all that expensive. Yes, I could have found my way by asking advice of the English-speaking guides who are there because someone else is paying them, but it is very helpful to have someone who knows about the local cultures, as well as practical knowledge about the inns, etc. along the route. I would also recommend against joining a large group - I noticed that people in groups larger than 4 or 5 had very little interaction either with local cultures or with other trekkers outside their group. I enjoyed doing it alone, but a group of 2 or 3 people sharing one guide would be ideal. I also had a porter - not at all necessary if you're in reasonable condition, but nice to have along. As for camping - I couldn't see the point in it: Most of the camp sites are in a pasture right next to an inn, tents lined up one foot apart like in a military camp. That's not exactly what I think of as camping out. Why not just eat and sleep in the inn? " David Ritchie, Professor of Oregain University, U.S.A (cgrd@pdx.edu)
	Hi All, I just back from EBC and it was wonderful -- beyond works and description. Early October is still the tail end of monsoon season so it does rain from time to time. I posted some my Mt Everest and EBC pictures here if anyone wants to see the terrain. In terms of a guide and sherpa -- I hired a fellow named Raj Nepal based on recommendations from this forum. He was professional and very knowledgeable about the local customs and trekking routes. Thanks everyone for the suggestions and get out there ... Its amazing Jacob Mathai, U.S.A (jakemathai@gmail.com)
	Hi All, I yet again completed a 17 day trek with Raj Nepal. This time we did Gorkyo,Gorkyo Ri, Choyla Pass, and then on to Island peak. As usual Raj was a total professional and the trek was a complete success. His knowledge, know how of the mountains and local people make trekking with him a unforgettable experience. Check his website out at www.rajnepal.com or email him at info@rajnepal.com. If you still need more information email myself at tp_williams@msn.com. Regards Tood William, Australia
	I would like to recommend Raj Nepal. I was trekking with him in Annapurna region in March 2011 and it was one of the most memorable trips I’ve ever done. I wanted to do more than just a standard itinerary that seemed too slow for me. He was sensibly cautious about stretching it too much, but was flexible and came up with some good ideas about enriching the standard trip. His English is really good and he can be an entertaining companion during the trip. He knows the area and the local people and what to expect/not expect at any particular village or hotel. He is a reliable and professional guide with whom all the things (from the pass permits to a missing phone charger or a cold room) are being looked after and resolved effortlessly so that you don’t even notice it. His most favorite and well traveled area is Everest, but he does and knows well all Nepal and can do Tibet as well. I myself is going to Everest base camp next February, and planning to use him again. He can be contacted by email: vishmanepal@hotmail.com or by his mobile: 0977-9851051658 Please feel free to contact me if you need additional info: nveinberg@gmail.com Natasha, Australia
	Hi Travelers, I am John Cartweright from USA.I am 74 years old. Just few days ago I had finished my Jiri E.B.C trek and short pokhara hike as well. It was my first trek in Nepal. I had wonderful experience. I would like to back in Nepal again 2012 November because Nepal is very beautiful country. I had been trekking with Raj Nepal(vishmanepal@hotmail.com) and his team. I would like to say they are very professional team. I had bit problem on the trek but I didn’t feel any because Raj took care of me very well. He is very kindly. He did more than what he agreement. I hardly recommend Raj Nepal and his team If you are going to Nepal contact him I am sure you will get best services and reasonable price. This is his contact details:-E-mail:- vishmanepal@hotmail.com Web site:- www.rajnepal.com Manaiju-8,Shantitol ,Kathmandu,Nepal. Cell:- 0977-9851051658 Best regards John Cartweright, U.S.A (jmutlow07@gmail.com)
	Hi trekkers, We would like to recommend Raj Nepal( professional Independent trek and tour operator) our great guide and friend in Nepal. October 2010 three of us hiked from Dhumpus Phedi –ABC-Poon hill which was a 13 days hike. He flawlessly guided us through the entire trek of Annapurna and showed us interesting things along the way that we would never have seen. He has a great sense of humor and we spent a great deal of the hike laughing at each others jokes and cultural differences. He is a student of science as well. He taught us many things along the way including information on flora- fauna, Culture of the local people along the way, History of Nepal, politics and many more. Raj is not only guide we found him as a professional operator because he operator trip better than we expected. Thus we hardly recommend Raj Nepal to anyone interested trekking in Nepal. Raj is the number one! Best Regards, Bob,John and Dave, U.K (johncormack@btconnect.com,janet@jshepherd0.orangehome.co.uk, june.crossland@btinternet.com)
	I just finished a Jiri to Gokyo to Chola Pass trek with Raj Nepal. He is a really nice guy, knowlegable and a great guide. If you're looking for a guide don't hesitate to get in touch with him. Also the Jiri part of the trek is cuturally very interesting, though hard work, so maybe worth considering instead of flying straight to Lukla. If you'd like to email me for a reference, please contact Raj for my work email address. Ed, U.k
	Just completed a partial lap of the Annapurna circuit in early August 2011. It was fantastic! We got extremely lucky with monsoon weather-only one day of rain for a 9 day trek. Occasional unbelievable mountain views, and overall a very good experience. I was unsure about taking a guide in the first place, but our man turned out to be very good. Raj was helpful, knowledgeable and personable. He helped us to select the ideal route, to keep costs down, and to figure out all those little details that make for a more comfortable trekking experience. I would definitely recommend Raj and his brother Hari to anyone considering trekking in Nepal with a guide. Happy Trekking!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Brian Jackson, U.S.A (jackson.snowy8@gmail.com)
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