Had a fantastic time with Mount Face doing the Annapurna Base Camp trek in early Dec 2024. Guides/porters Dipu and Ram, our two guides, were fantastic to work with. Exceptionally friendly and hospitable, and willing to match my rather chaotic energy on trail. At the same time, professional and meticulous in planning the days’ routes – we got a good briefing every evening about what we’d be doing the next day. They also cater to hikers of different levels of experience – rest assured that if you’re a slower hiker, they’ll be cheerfully with you every step of the way. (And you want to go fast, they’ll let you run ahead – just meet up with everyone at the next rest stop.) The porters (Matsyendra, Dinesh, Ram (a different Ram), Raju, Praveen) were a fun and helpful bunch too – Dinesh gave me his buff after I left my beanie on a bush and never saw it again, and if I recall Praveen did most of the trek in a pair of suede Nikes. Shoutout to Dipu for going the extra mile when I texted him some days before the trip to ask about a drone permit; he went down to the district office to get things sorted out for me and charged nothing for it. So: exceptional service. Itinerary Mount Face provided end-to-end service on this trip. Met us at the airport, brought us to the hotel, arranged for all our flights and rides within Nepal. A nice touch was that for the flights to/from Pokhara, they made sure we got the best seats – I managed to see the nearly the whole of the magnificent Annapurna Massif passing us by. The itinerary was very well planned – each day on the trek was very different, and we were also given sightseeing in Pokhara and Kathmandu as a fun bonus. The itinerary was a very good mix of pre-planned and spontaneous stuff; if you wanted to walk into a thangka painting school to learn more, Dipu would happily accommodate. If you wanted to tour a Himalayan village, that would be organised; if you wanted to stay at the hotel and watch the sunset, you’d be free to do that too. One of the highlights was a spontaneous (and delicious) barbecue we had on the rooftop of our hotel at Jhinu Danda prepared by the porters. A bunch of us ending up dancing on the roof too (the Jackson’s 5 “ABC” featured), because why not? And at the Jhinu hot springs, the porters managed to find and fill one of the empty pools for us to use. Accommodation, food Our accommodation was excellent, within the natural constraints imposed by being high in the Himalayas. Dipu seems to know exactly which roofs of which buildings offer the best views, and plans meals, tea breaks, and overnight stops accordingly. The view from the roof of our hotel in Ghandruk in particular was heart-stopping, and a couple of us enjoyed a full sunset and sunrise there. While it did get cold at night, we were given fair warning and a very comprehensive packing list, so that never became an issue. The food we enjoyed on trail was excellent and cheap, and several of us joked that this might be the only trail we did where we’d leave fatter than when we started. (Tip: load up on the dal bhat and Gurung bread sets.) The regular tea breaks we had on trail were very pleasant – gave all the hikers strung out along the trail to bunch back up, and just generally chill for a bit. Twice (at Ghandrunk, and in the sub-zero cold of base camp) the few of us who got up very early for the sunrise were surprised by Dipu and the porters magicking out of nowhere with hot tea. We were the only group who got this treatment, so that says something. Safety We were very well taken care of. Dipu gave us lots of warning about altitude sickness and tips for staying warm. He’s also got a stash of Diamox on him, so don’t worry about that. The concern for safety went beyond the usual things to stuff like advice on how to deal with donkeys (stay on the inside of the path) and what to eat/drink (avoid too much dairy/alcohol on the way up, but feel free on the way down). Since I was one of the more experienced hikers and generally ok with being a little cold I carried little more of my own gear (mostly camera stuff), but was constantly being gently prodded to unload more stuff on the porters and layer up, which I found very endearing. I slashed a chunk of two fingers wide open (I ran up a staircase at the hotel in Lower Sinuwa a little too fast and caught a sharp metal edge on the railing) on day 2 of the trek, and was immediately tended to by Dipu and Ram, who promptly sterilised/bandaged the wound and changed the dressing regularly. So firsthand, I can say the first aid is solid! Cost For what you’re getting, this is *cheap* -- we paid a smidge under $1200 per head for 10+ days of trekking/sightseeing, and basically all food, travel, and accommodation was covered. Remember to tip generously!

Dipu was my assigned guide when I previously did the EBC + Gokyo lake trek. I was very well taken care of then, and naturally decided to entrust him with my next trek to ABC. Only this time, Dipu had started working independently for his own company (Mount Face Nepal) and I had 8 other friends join. Dipu curated the best itinerary for the 11 days we had and thoughtfully included sightseeing to the various highlights (UNESCO heritage sites) as it was most of the group’s first time in Nepal. The package was very reasonably priced given that it covered almost all expenses (incl. most meals while trekking, all accommodation and transport, new trekking poles, sleeping bags). Most of all, what stood out was Dipu and his team of guides and porters’ hospitality and friendliness. The team always went the extra mile to ensure our comfort, our safety, and our trek’s success, with lots of encouragement. Some examples of Dipu and the team going the extra mile: 1. ensured we were well taken care of the moment we landed in Kathmandu, with seamless end-to-end transport (incl. for early arrivals/departures) 2. made sure that we got the seats with the best views for the flights to-and-fro Pokhara 3. we the only ones enjoying hot tea while watching the sunrise at ABC, while everyone else was freezing 4. surprise BBQ towards the end of the trek, and arranged for a group dinner before we left for the airport (because there were no restaurants in the airport) despite this not being covered My friends and I will definitely return for future treks in Nepal with Dipu and Mount Face Nepal, and we cannot recommend him any less!

Great Annapurna base camp trek experience, thanks to guides Dipu and Ram, who set a comfortable pace and were very proactive in taking care of us when we had issues; they also went the extra mile with the barbeque and various other aspects of the trek. Porters were friendly and very helpful!

I did the ABC trek. Dipu was our guide — he was knowledgeable of the terrain, weather and trek. Throughout the trip, he always placed our welfare first and ensured we were safe and had an amazing trek up and down. The views from ABC were stunning and definitely worth the every step!

Thank you Dipu & team for the experience! They ensure that you are always well taken care of throughout the trip, often going above and beyond what is required. Food selection for the trek was also great- beware, you might just end up eating much more than you thought you would! :-)

We had the best time with Dipu and his team throughout the entire trek! The team was hospitable, had amazing vibes, and made sure we were extremely well taken care of! Definitely hit them up for trekking adventures in Nepal!

Dipu, his assistant guide Ram, and his (sup)porters - Matsyendra, Dinesh, Ram, Raju & Praveen - provided some of the most hospitable service on our trek to Annapurna Base Camp. Seeing as it was my first ever multi day hike, I was not the most seasoned or well prepared trekker on the trail, but Dipu ensured that I was always accompanied by a porter if not himself, and I never once felt unsafe or unaccounted for during the trip. The itinerary was very feasible and the pace felt comfortable overall - enough for us to admire the gorgeous scenery along the way while making our trek to ABC. Dipu’s choices for tea houses, rest stops, places to go were excellent, and provided so much variation for our trek, that I felt like not a minute was wasted. Most commendably, Dipu and his team remain ever humble and eager to improve, constantly asking for and taking feedback seriously - so if you’re ever looking for a trek in Nepal led by the most sincere team - I would look no further than Mount Face Nepal!

Excellent service. Their hospitality and tour guide is fantastic. I highly recommend this Company. Thank you, Mount Face Nepal and Team.

It's always great to acknowledge the effort of those who made our trip experience extra special . Gratitude and appreciation to kisan sir who live in America and continue his travel agency . I am from Kathmandu and I have never being in a trek . Me and my family had a holiday and the highlight of our trip was Ghorepani and witnessing the mesmerizing sunrise over the annnapurna range . likewise looking so much on internet we found most reviews on MOUNT FACE NEPAL trek in reasonable price .Our trip was absolutely incredible! From the moment we started trekking from Nayapul, we were captivated by the stunning landscapes and the warmth of the locals. The trail was challenging at times, but the breathtaking views made it all worthwhile. Our guide, he was amazing. he had extensive knowledge of the area and ensured our safety throughout the journey . We were grateful for his hospitality ,guidance and expertise. He explained everything so clearly about culture , food , heritage knowledge about area.he was so respectful and friendly. Our guide played crucial role in making our trip memorable and enjoyable. In my point of view if you like to explore and make your trip adventure extra special and memorable. By sharing my personal experience I would like to highly recommend ( MOUNT FACE NEPAL TREK ) for any one seeking for unforgettable experience !! .

Excellent service, Them hospitality and tour guide is really wonderful. Highly recommend this Company Thank you Mount Face Nepal and Team.

I joined the Annapurna Circuit trek guided by guide Sumir and his team of porters. They were amazing , friendly and very helpful. The trek is challenging and the mountain view awesome. I am grateful to my guide and his team of porters helping me spotting birds along the way for my photography. Great experience with the team and most important of all, I feel safe with them guiding me through the journey.

Where do I even begin… maybe the warm welcome at the airport? Can’t describe how much this experience meant to me and how life-altering it was — in the best possible way, of course. No trip is seamless and perfect, and for every challenge, our guides were always there to accommodate. Special shout-out to Sumir for ensuring that our needs are tended to and for going out of his way every single time.

Had the most awesome experience in Nepal with the team lead by Sumir & Dharma. They and the porters were very helpful and made our journey bearable esp with challenges of the cold weather and thin air. They were very patient wt me as I was moving way too slow, but they were there all along encouraging all the way. Thank you!The sights were really beautiful and awesome and it would the main thing that will bring me back to Nepal again. I thoroughly recommend Sumir & team as your guide in Nepal!!

I was looking forward for the trip as this is my 2nd time trekking through Himalayan mountains range. It was such a great experience. Long beautiful trek. Our group led by our guide Sumir, which I found him such an experience guy with lots of resources. There were few hiccups and he handled it very well. He was ready with his plan A,B, ...etc to make sure that we can continue on with our journey and well taken care off. We are all happy that we made it. I must thank Sumir and his team, Dharma, Suntos and the rest for making our adventure memorable. Hope we meet again in my next adventure in Nepal. Well done guys👍👍👍

It's those pinch-me im dreaming moments that i'll remember forever. My Annapurna Tho rong La pass trekking experiences are certainly unforgettable. I totally enjoy many beautiful view, good foods, good stay at the hotels, meeting good people along the way and last but not least, having an Experience, Great and Awesome Guide like Mr Sumir and his team were totally a lucky strikes! Thank you so very much for your kind supports and hard works during this trip. I coudn't hane done it without you.❤️❤️❤️