pro's references
personal testimonials

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Nepal Government


Trekking Agent Association of Nepal


Nepal Tourism Board

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TRAVEL PROFESSIONALS CHOOSE KARNALI EXCURSIONS...

"Who to go with? According to regulations you cannot go [to Kailash] alone and shouldn't anyway. Nowadays, every major and many of the minor travel agencies offer to get you to Kailash. But whom to choose? I talked to all travel agents in Kathmandu and picked the Karnali Excursions, a sherpa co-operative.They have knowledgeable guides on both sides of the Nepal/Tibetan border and arranged the right trek, with the right Sherpas, on the right route, at the right time of the year. We reached the mountain in safety, they treated us very well, even pampered us along the way, and it was the trip of my life."

— Karma Tensing Senghe, Buddhism Today

"To appease stalwart Western pilgrims searching for the Old Tibet, a handful of companies in Nepal, such as Karnali Excursions (www.trekkinginnepal.com), are taking advantage of relaxed border regulations and offering tours to the far west of the region, which few outsiders have ever visited. It's the wild west of Tibet where distances are vast, Chinese influence is minimal and visitors can se traditional Tibetan culture intact."

— TIME Traveler

"Karnali Excursions has been taking pilgrims and tourists to Mt. Kailash and Lake Manasarovar for over 10 years and is the leading agency for this particular tour. The executive director, Mr. Hira Dhamala, is one of the most knowledgeable persons of Mt. Kailash, Lake Manasarovar and the region."

— SAARC Tourism Magazine

"Kailash—the mountain is in the far west of Tibet and the easiest way of visiting it is with an organized tour... The much cheaper alternative [to other major travel agencies] is to make your way to Kathmandu (where almost all treks to Tibet begin) and contact (www.trekkinginnepal.com) the excellent and reliable Karnali Excursions who are specialists in Kailash and Western Tibet."

— TRAIL Magazine

PERSONAL TESTIMONIALS

"Thank you very much for arranging a tour for Mt. Kailash and Manasarovar. Mt. Kailash was the last word in our Hindu pilgrimage.. I was much impressed with the arrangements, food and all other facilities provided by you and staff, and is highly appreciated. Along with me were Rotarians, Industrialists, business people and ladies traveled and all were very much comfortable. I congratulate you and your Karnali team for giving us such a lifetime memorable pilgrimage trip."

Siddharth Manakiwala
National Vice-President
Dharmayatra Mahasangh
siddhman@wilnetonline.net

"Karnali Excursions is an exceptional and superb travel agency! Since 1998, I have had the pleasure of dealing with Karnali Excursions who organized all my tours to the Himalayan region. With their expertise, I have frequently traveled to Bhutan, Tibet, Sikkim and parts of Nepal and India. We received personal attention (tours were developed around our individual needs), the friendliest service and most professional travel arrangements, airline and accommodation bookings. 'They went out of their way to accommodate our changing plans with visa requirements, special sightseeing tours, special food requirements and individual requests (such as the blessing of a Buddha statute.) Their tour guides are always extremely helpful, well spoken and very knowledgeable. I can recommend Karnali Excursions with the greatest of confidence because they have never disappointed me or my fellow travelers. Hira Dhamala, Executive Director, is a very special person. He is passionate about the region and is sincerely interested in the people and their welfare. An excellent choice of tour company for anyone wishing to visit or trek in the amazing Himalayas!"

Anna Slabbert, South Africa
intenta@kingsley.co.za

"I love Karnali Excursions! I used their services for four years while
living in Nepal and have recommended them to all of my friends and
colleagues. They have organized a variety of trips for both groups and
individuals and I have yet to hear a negative comment from anyone who
has planned a trip with them. Hira and his staff are professional,
friendly and resourceful. They are committed to providing a quality
service in a country saturated with travel agencies. Their trips are
personalized to fit your needs, they are timely with their
correspondence which can be done by email, and they can manage all
aspects of your travel including hotel reservations, domestic plane
tickets, trekking gear and the rest. Karnali Excursions is a
responsible agency that will support your trip from beginning to end -
even when the going gets tough which is likely to happen in a fluid
environment like Nepal!'

Mary Martin, United States
Coordinator, Habitat for Humanity Nepal
memarti@uark.edu

"With Karnali Excursions, we experienced an unforgettable three-week walking/touring trip through unique and scenic Tibet. From our arrival in Kathmandu, or travel in Tibet and return to Kathmandu, we were in capable, friendly and trustworthy hands. Hira provided us with a warm welcome and knowledge base while Badri guided us with his careful attention to detail throughout our travels. Karnali Excursion helped us to realize a trip of a lifetime."

Andrea Chau and Jim Fisher, Canada
chaufish@inetax.com

"Thank you Hira for an unforgettable journey. Our pilgrimage to Mt. Kailash was graced by your sensitive leadership, the good spirits of the entire staff and the depth of awareness with which everyone approached this awesome, rigorous, beautiful and life changing adventure. I plan to recommend Karnali Excursions to those I know venturing into Tibet!"

Pam Whitworth, United States
pamwhit@kdsi.net

"To travel to the Himalayas and circle Holy Mt Kailash was a dream I had for many years and, finally, had a chance to realize. I learned of Karnali Excursions through a friend of mine, which proved to be, after comparing a lot of companies on the Internet, the most experienced and appropriate. In fact, even before we started our trip, we felt so much more thoroughly prepared because we were guided through the process via the emails we exchanged. Every question we had was answered to our contentment and quickly.

"Our expectations during our journey were beat. We experienced five-star trekking amidst an amazing skyline of the Himalayas. I cannot really describe the touching feelings I felt while in the presence of these Holy Mountains, lakes and landscapes; to sleep in tents, and to see above the numerous bright stars, or to travel with land cruisers through endless deserts above you an infinite clear sky. You have to experience this for yourself. These landscapes, mountains and lakes will transform you in a most gentle way. Just being there, will open your heart; you may experience the best qualities of yourself. But what I can describe and recommend is the very safe guide we had, the solicitous caring and the delicious meals we have been served. We will never forget our morning tea while waking up, or the cake we have been served at the foot of Mt Kailash to celebrate a wedding anniversary of our friends. Everything we needed was taken care of. Even a warm shower was available in the very cold lake Manosarovar. There was not one day where we were not surprised by something very special, shown much kindness, generosity and humor by our guides and cooks. Karnali Excursions is a most pleasing, secure and caring company to travel with.

"Thank you very much Karnali Excisions for making this wonderful and amazing journey happen!"

Dr .Ingrid.Strauss, Germany
ingrid.strauss@gmx.de