Client Reviews

This is my 2nd Kailash Yatra (July 2023), the first embarked in August 2018. Both the Yatras were superbly planned, organized and supported by Himalayan Joy Adventure (HJA).
Cholendra, Tika and the entire HJA Team who accompanied us on the Yatra handled all the activities and completed the minutest (but equally important) tasks efficiently, effectively and with full of compassion. While focusing on the groups general needs, they also went to great lengths to understand individual challenges and strove hard to cater to those needs. They were completely dedicated to the groups goal of completing the parikrama.....not only encouraging and supporting yatris while circumambulating Kailash, but also constantly ensuring every one of us were fed (energized), hydrated and kept physically well throughout. This allowed us yatris to completely focus on our individual spiritual quests in the presence of HIS abode, Kailash.

From my perspective and experience, I consider the HJA team as gods for having provided us with an opportunity to care for nothing but only embark on our individual spiritual process. For that HJA has my utmost gratitude and appreciation. Thank you Cholendra and Team. Namaste 🙏

Their service is outstanding as they will look after you time to time if you guys are ok. Accommodation is the best as they will always accommodate us at a beautiful hotel. As of for meals, you don’t have to worry as they will always be on time and it’s delicious.

The organisation by Himalayan Joy agents was superb. They enlisted dedicated helpers who were very familiar with the terrain, cooks who did an excellent job on a varied, tasty menu n most of all, they had concern for the participants, could read their needs and psyche and communicated with them with heart. Loved their dedication and treated us like family.

My first trip to Nepal (spending just a week) and a friend who has been on treks with Himalayan Joy Adventure, introduced me to Cholendra Karki. As I was not interested in trekking Cholendra arranged for a tour of Kathmandu/Patan/ Bakhtapur (2 nights out of Kathmandu) and 3 nights in Pokhara. This included a car and driver (Mahesh) and two amazing tour guides - out of Kathmandu (Kumar) and another tour guide for the Pokhara trip (Tika).

With Kathmandu/Patan/Pokhara more on historical/religious/UNESCO sites, guide Kumar proved to be an expert on the history and mythological tales surrounding each site. Truly gifted guide - so full of knowledge and experience.

Two days later, Tika picked me up from my hotel with driver Mahesh at 5:30 am for the some 7 hour drive to Pokhara. Pokhara was more on nature with amazing views of Mt Anapoorna and sister mountains in all their majesty. Tika again proved to be knowledgable and since the sites require some mild hikes, he was also very patient to pace the trip out so as to ensure the customer is not rushed. He is also a very caring and humble person and ever helpful.

Thanks to Cholendra, Kumar, Tika and Driver Mahesh, this was one superbly memorable trip to Nepal. I will certainly return and perhaps even consider some simple treks. Himalayan Joy Adventures will certainly be my choice when entrusting arrangements to be made.

Three high passes trek with Tika as guide was an unique expererience and so amazing. Thank you Cholendra for everything our trip was exactly like we want!

I have been trekking with Cholendra and his team and have recommended them to others. They are incredibly professional and will take great care of you. I cannot recommend them enough!

Did a 2 week EBC trek recently. Stayed in Sampada Hotel, Kathmandu. Hotel was cozy with efficient and friendly staff. A perfect place to relax.

Cholendra was super efficient with personal touch. Pick us up at the airport and brought us for shopping/dinner. Even made contingency plans for helicopter ride if Lukla airport was closed.

Tika our guide was superb ; friendly, patient & never flustered. Has great knowledge of local geography, customs & culture. Wouldnt have made it to EBC if not for his assistance.

Jon our porter was equally good, always nearby to carry our luggage.

Fortunate to have such a good team assisting me and would definitely be back in Nepal after such a wonderful experience.

Thanks to Cholendra & team at Himalayan Joy Adventure.