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    Matt Fosdike 5.0AustraliaMay 14, 2014logo

    Very Comfortable Trip

    I and my family just made a 12 days family trip around the Annapurna region with Mountain Monarch. A GREAT experience; the staff and guides were second to none, and I have absolutely no complaints! Well organized, great lodging, good food, and their hospitality made the trip very comfortable. When I return to Nepal, I will definitely choose Mountain Monarch again. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

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    Mike H 5.0United KingdomMay 14, 2014logo

    Great Support on Baruntse

    Mountain Monarch and the experienced team of Sherpa have provided tremendous and excellent support on our expedition to Barutnse in 2014. We have done the Mera peak climbing with them earlier and chose them again. Thanks for your great help on while the expedition

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    Christoper 5.0United KingdomMay 10, 2014logo

    Fantastic Trek

    I trekked with Mountain Monarch to Everest Base Camp in April 2014. It was my first ever solo trip abroad. However, Mountain Monarch made it easy by providing airport transfers and hotel accommodations. The trek was fantastic, along with all the staff: from guides to porters, everyone in the group was helpful and friendly. 

It is definitely, one of the best experiences of my life, and I thoroughly recommend Mountain Monarch to anyone considering trekking in Nepal.

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    Adam 5.0NetherlandsMay 03, 2014logo

    Knowledgeable climbing guides

    Great trip. Really all the service and sound guidance you would expect from any western company. Knowledgeable climbing guides, fun, and well-organized rest of the crew. You only have to follow in their footsteps, which is very important on a trip like this: The food was great too. Did you do some trekking in Nepal before and want to do more? This is an excellent organization to do some peak climbing with. Really recommend them.

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    Matt Mohring 5.0AustraliaMay 02, 2014logo

    MM made our time so great

    My son anxiously wanted to trek to Everest, and we gave him this opportunity as a birthday present. My wife insisted that I go with him for security reasons as she was apprehensive of him traveling alone, especially halfway across the world. They extensively researched the trip and Mountain Monarch (MM) to make sure they made the right choices. In retrospect, I am glad they chose Mountain Monarch (MM) and that I also decided to go as I had the most wonderful time of my life. Our worries and fears were unfounded as we had absolutely nothing to worry about as MM made every arrangement impeccably down to the last detail with meticulous care ad precision. I am a CEO and professional manager, and my expectations are very high regarding planning, execution, and customer satisfaction in my own business. Mountain Monarch delivered on all counts with outstanding performance.

    My son and I were met at Kathmandu Airport by our Tour Leader, who was waiting at the airport with a driver. They took us to our hotel, and he ensured we were properly checked in, comfortable, and feeling secure. He quickly briefed us and advised that the managing Director would meet us the next day and also that he would take us on a Cultural dinner and show the next night after we were properly rested. Precisely on time, we had our briefing the next day, gear check with advice on what to get, and received our down jackets, raincoats, and complimentary duffle bags. The day after, we had a complimentary tour of the city with a guide. The trek was planned with practicality and a fair degree of flexibility to cater to unknowns. Our guide was extraordinary. I cannot say enough about how good our Guide, Krishna Banucha, is. He could be a motivational coach at my own company as his personal decorum was so professional and caring. Even though he constantly motivated us to stay positive and driven, he did it with great humor and concern for our welfare. He was constantly checking our physical and mental state of mind and making any necessary adjustments to ensure that the trek was custom-tailored to our needs and wants, making it very personal indeed. Every question and concern my son and I had was addressed with promptness, respect, care, and professionalism. I must categorically state that Mountain Monarch delivered its mandate above and beyond what we expected, hence the reason for my appropriate grade for their performance. We never felt alone or disappointed and felt like we were part of a team driving towards the same goal. We had so much fun and camaraderie as we experienced the most awesome nature I have ever seen. Our guide even took us to the airport after the holiday on our trip home: precise, deliberate care and concern from beginning to end. We were never left to fend for ourselves. The gear provided was of the highest quality and very good. Safety was also taken very seriously as our guide had two first aid kits on his person at all times, which we used significantly, especially as I had knee issues. Our Sherpa team carried a portable high-altitude oxygen chamber with an oxygen cylinder in case we developed altitude sickness. Though we did not need it, knowing that we had such professional care available immediately as and when required was undoubtedly a comfort. Finally, any concerns I had before going on the trek were utterly unfounded, and I unreservedly recommend Mountain Monarch for any treks you may be considering. The humble, personalized, and efficient delivery of their services made our holiday so memorable. My son and I spent the most beautiful time bonding together and enjoying nature's best. We are grateful and fortunate to have been associated with Mountain Monarch and their happy, cheerful, efficient staff, who made our time so great.

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    Ken And Karen 5.0CanadaApril 26, 2014logo

    Successful and safe experience with Mountain Monarch

    We recently completed the circuit journey of Annapurna massif with Mountain Monarch. We would unreservedly recommend them to those wishing to trek in Nepal. For context, we have hiked worldwide with Western adventure companies; Explore, World Expeditions, and Exodus. MM was superior in many ways and deficient in none. Their goal was to ensure a successful and safe experience for all clients. From the hand sanitizer they carried and put out whenever we ate (reducing the chance of illness) to providing one guide and two assistant guides plus three porters for only 5 of us, to the extensive first aid kit – visibly carried by one guide (for quick access) we felt our needs were being looked after. Pradip was very willing to adjust the trip to meet our travel needs and always had a fast reply to any emails. It was a treat to have Pradip himself or our guide Arjun meet/drop us off at the airport, rather than negotiating that on our own, late at night, as we’ve had to do with other providers. We appreciate that Mountain Monarch is a local Nepali company, but very aware of the needs and standards of western travelers. We plan on returning to Nepal in 2015 to hike the Everest Circuit with Mountain Monarch. A special thank you to Arjun; your cheery disposition and bursts of singing were appreciated.

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    Trudy And Paul 5.0AustraliaApril 18, 2014logo

    Wonderful backdrop to the spectacular clear scenery

    From when we landed in Kathmandu to when we left, Mountain Monarch Adventures was always there, looking after us, giving us great advice, and giving us a trip that we will remember for a lifetime.

 Our trip was for 17 days. It snowed lightly on day three, providing a wonderful backdrop to the spectacular clear scenery. Our leading guide was Sunil, followed by guides Mingma, Ram, and DK. They were professional in every aspect. Not only that but they are friendly, helpful and we had a great time with them. They made the trip even more enjoyable. Our walk could have been strenuous (most of us were over 50 years old), but the guides set a pace that allowed us time to enjoy the scenery, take photographs and acclimatize. However, you still need to be fit to undertake this walk, so for other people wishing to do this walk, do lots of training. The food was great, and the lodge accommodation was comfortable.

 Pradip and Sunil, thank you for this great experience. We cannot fault any part of your organization and your professionalism. I would recommend your organization to anyone wishing to visit the Himalayas.

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    Craig Powell 5.0United KingdomApril 17, 2014logo

    Friendly and knowledgeable

    We did the Kathmandu to Pokhara trip with MM last month and really could not recommend them more. 

The guides were incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, and the operation was well-organized and enjoyable. Our lead guide Ram was one of the friendliest (not to mention happiest) men I think I’ve ever met, who looked after our every need during the trip. 

The owner, Pradip, took us out for our last day of the tour around Kathmandu and also proved to be an excellent guide and really went the extra mile to look after us, even after our trip was technically at an end. 

I’m hoping to make the EBC trail in a few years and I’ll be booking with these guys again for sure.

 Highly recommended.

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    Brittney T. 5.0United KingdomApril 15, 2014logo

    Adventure and a challenge

    Thank you so much to Mountain Monarch for organizing the trip of a lifetime to the circuit trekking on Everest in March 2014! 

I can't say enough positive things about the company, my guides, their whole team, and the actual trek!! 

The trek: life-changing, extremely challenging, but absolutely worth it! I can't possibly describe to friends and family this experience. Every day was an adventure and a challenge; we saw the most beautiful scenery, met some fantastic people, and spent quite a bit of time entirely by ourselves in the most remote environment. 

the team: Dawa, Nima, and Pasang were with us every step of the way, I always felt safe, and everything was so well organized, I have no complaints at all. They personally picked me up from the airport and dropped me off after the trek. Throughout the trek I had any issues, they were immediately available to help me and go the extra mile! Mr. Pradip was also very helpful, reliable, and responsive from the first email I sent him. 

Basically, I can't recommend this trip/this company enough!! Thank you so much, and I hope to return to Nepal for another trek.

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    Konstantinos 5.0GreeceMarch 18, 2014logo

    Experience with Mountain Monarch in Nepal

    In April 2014, my friends and I from Greece had an experience with Mountain Monarch in Nepal. We did high passes and peak trips in the Everest region with them. They are very professional and quick in answering all our strange questions. They are flexible and have excellent staff. Send them an e-mail, and you will soon understand what I mean by the word excellent. Do not bother searching for something better - there is no