Gaby
Peru
29th May, 2022
Went on a private trek to Poon Hill and Annapurna Base Camp. What a great service - everything was so well organised. Communication between myself and Dolakh both before and during the trip was excellent.
My guide, Sudip, was excellent - going above and beyond to ensure that I had a good time. He did a great job of ensuring that the lodges were able to cater to my dietary requirements which was a great relief! He was available to assist with so much more than just guiding whether it be removing the occasional bug from my room, encouraging cattle out of the way or taking the occasional photo at particularly scenic points. I frequently was fortunate to have great accommodation with sublime views thanks to Sudip's knowledge of the lodges.
It's clear that everyone puts in a lot of work at Mountain Mart to ensure that a great trip is had.
Jake T
Georgia
4th Oct, 2024
I had the trek of a lifetime. Incredible scenery, great walking, and met a lot of friendly people.
My guide Prem was superb and went above and beyond. To give an example, my iPhone broke and became permanently locked out at 2,900M altitude.
Prem helped me fix it - first by speaking with local people to borrow a laptop and when that failed diverting my solo trip back to Pokhara to get the phone fixed and then brought us back on track so we still could stick to our planned trek.
Prem was helpful, friendly, a good laugh - but also knew when to be quiet and for us to just walk in peace.
Thank you to Prem and to Mountain Mart for the trip of a lifetime
Helena H
United Kingdom
18th Oct, 2025
My husband and I just finished the Annapurna Base Camp Trek + Poon Hill which we booked through Mountain Mart.
Firstly, the organisation of the trek went very smoothly and we enjoyed our stay at the new hotel in Kathmandu which belongs to the company (Everest Boutique Hotel, highly recommended).
The trek itself was amazing, I have never seen anything like the landscape and mountains we saw during the trek - just stunning.
I'd like to mention our guide Ram who was definitely a highlight of our trip and without who it would not have been as great. Unfortunately I felt very poorly for the first half of the trip but Ram went above and beyond to make me feel comfortable, adjust the route accordingly and motivate me. Not only is he friendly, polite and funny, but also very knowledgeable about the area and the hike and was always able to organise us great rooms in guesthouses even at the busy high season.
We can highly recommend the company and especially Ram for a trip of a lifetime to the Himalayas and will be back ourselves!
Alexander I
Russia
18th Oct, 2022
The trek exceeded our expectations, the views from Poon Hill are truly amazing but nothing compared to the panoramic view one is presented at Annapurna Basecamp.
The trek itself is on an easy to medium scale and not too challenging if one considers oneself to be fit.
Overall we would highly recommend this trek, the views are simply too good to be missed.
Dolakh (who we believe owns and runs Mountain Mart) was extremely responsive throughout the whole booking phase and was very pleasant to deal with in person in Kathmandu. We requested a slight change to the standard itinerary, which Dolakh happily included.
Besides the magnificent views and nature our guide Ram was truly amazing. We are seasoned backpackers and usually make our own way, but spending nine days with Ram changed our perspective in this regards. Ram is one of nicest and honest persons we came across so far. Everything Ram does is done with the right intention and one truly feels that he wants to maximise his client's experience. His constant dedication did not remain unnoticed, many fellow travelers asked us for our tour operator and especially for the name of our guide, which should be testament enough of his character. 10/10 for Ram, an amazing human!
Mikhail K
Poland
6th Nov, 2022
Wonderful experience!
I’m doing this trek with Sudeep, and he was very helpful in every aspect
We’re changed our track twice and everything goes smoothly and i got exactly what i want to
Highly recommended
Ludo
Egypt
8th Nov, 2022
Amazing trek with Sudeep (my guide), showed me amazing views all the way and took amazing care of me.
Jorrit
Israel
14th Nov, 2022
We’ve had a great trip around Poon Hill Annapurna Base Camp Trek with our lovely guide and porter. They took great care of us, always looking after the best hotel and food options. The trek was beautiful offered some stellar views!
Donna B
Estonia
19th Nov, 2022
Great well organised trip. Everyone was helpful, profession and supporting.
Porters and guides were helpful and supportive.
YIN YEE W
China
30th Dec, 2022
We planned our trip in November and Mountain Mart responded very quickly and resolved all our issues. Our guided tour name is Ram. Ram was a very friendly and helpful guide to us. For five days, Ram has helped us with everything and solved all our problems. I highly recommend Mountain Mart and tour guide Ram.
Yan T
Colombia
30th Apr, 2023
I completed the Poon Hill + ABC trek as a solo female trekker, but only with the help of my guide Yukumar. Yukumar is an amazing guide, who is very hardworking, patient, cheerful and knowledgeable in his field. From the minute he picked me up to drop off (and even after), my interests always remained his first and topmost priority. He shared openly and enthusiastically about his life and Nepalese culture and history, and shared fun facts about things we see along the way. Instantly, he felt like family. Throughout the whole trip, he affectionately nicknamed me “Putali” (butterfly), remained cheerful and upbeat, even though it was tiring and hard work. He is well liked at every village we went to, and always managed to find the best accommodation possible for me, and also knew where the best scenic views were. He is easily the best and most accommodating guide out of all of the ones I’ve seen.
Yukumar went above and beyond to make me feel comfortable. As I was trekking solo and packed light, I didn’t have a porter and instead, Yukumar carried all my things, on top of his own things and a heavy down sleeping bag for cold nights. He did not hesitate with the heavy load. As my itinerary had changed, I was keen and fit enough to hope to shorten the original itinerary by a day so that I could have more rest towards the end. Yukumar planned a whole new itinerary, constantly encouraged me and we went at a faster pace, which is undoubtedly harder work for him but he was happy to do it as I wanted to. He also settled all my food and drinks, and charging and wifi when I needed it. He did everything!
Halfway through the trip, I unfortunately had food poisoning and remained very sick and weak for a few days. Yukumar took extremely good care of me, letting me rest when I needed to and offering his own medicine. He even carried my day pack for me when I was too weak and slow. Although I wasn’t very fun to be around because I was sick, he remained cheerful and told many jokes, danced and sang (he is a very good singer!). As I was still determined to complete the trek in shortened time, Yukumar was constantly assessing and adjusting the plan, which was a lot of hard mental work. With his good advice on what to have and what to avoid, I slowly recovered and saw the great views at ABC. I cannot be more grateful for how well Yukumar took care of me like his little sister, even when things got tough and tiring. He is very hard working!
Thank you so much Yukumar for being so patient with me and taking such good care of everything for all 8 days such that I did not have to think. I am so happy that I completed this trek despite falling extremely sick. Ma khusi chu!
I highly recommend trekking to ABC with Yukumar, and will be asking for him again if I do the EBC trek.
andrewqcl
Zimbabwe
20th Apr, 2023
Trekking along with Sudip is a fun trip and very happy.
This is my 2nd time I engaged Mountain Mart Treks & Expedition. Sudip & the porter service are Great. Honestly I like their service all times.
Melanie
New Zealand
15th May, 2025
Mountain Mart Trek is one of the best local Agency in Nepal. I tralla satisfied with This Company Service and very very happy this is my First time Visite in Nepal. I think Nepal is one of the Most Natural beautifulIt Country in the world. I did 6 days a wonderful tour. I had a very nice week with Mountain Mart Treks and my Trekking Guide Yukumar Magar. He is the best guide you can imagine. 😍 He took great care of me and picked great lodges. We walked from Nayapul to Poonhill and then to the hot springs and the Australia base cam. It was a wonderful week that I will never forget.
Thank you so much for everything next time i defineatly come back to Nepal and use this company together with Yukumar.
Ant**ne
China
10th Jul, 2024
Great trek, not so expensif and with the really best guide Ram Bhandari. 9 days Trek all include, start from Katmandou. Bus for pokhara.
Great walk, best place for point of view not lucky with the weathers unfortunatly (raining season). Ram is the best guide we could expected, he knows the best adress to sleep and eat in the montain and was very friendly and helpfull. He walk at our pace and made everything great. He favored safety and did the very best when my friend got sick, he managed the best plans for our safety !
Great guy, and the best guide !
Quentin M
Mexico
23rd Jun, 2025
The trek was insane! We saw a lot of beautiful landscapes and I will never forget it. Our guide Ram was very nice and very hepful. He knows the mointains like the back of his hand and we trusted him 100%. I recommend this trek to everyone!
Noah R
Germany
23rd Sep, 2025
I booked a tour for the Poon Hill ABC trek for 9 days. The tour started from Kathmandu. The round trip as well as accommodation in the local lodges including meals were guaranteed and all promises were kept. My guide (Lochan) was helpful at all times, worried about my health and adapted to my pace. I always felt safe and any problem was in good hands with him. The tour was well worth seeing and the organization and the people behind it are warm and recommendable.
Jude S
Korea South
3rd Oct, 2025
We had an Amazing trip with a brilliant guide ‘Yukumar ‘ who looked after us impeccably.
We are a family of five and Kumar made sure everyone was happy all of the time especially making sure our comfort was seen to from dining to accommodation and he was very knowledgeable on Nepalese culture.
It’s by far our best trip yet and our kids loved it and we also want to say a big thank you to the owner Dollak who was very helpful with all the arrangements when organizing everything that was required to achieve a great trip.
Thanks again to Mountain Mart and especially Yukumar .
Anita
Switzerland
20th Oct, 2023
We stayed at the Everest Boutique Hotel in Kathmandu (which we highly recommend), where the MMT travel agency is also located. Dolakh advised us on trekking tours and answered our questions competently. In Pokhara we met our guide Ram, whom we highly recommend. He is a calm, friendly guy who knows the mountains and Nepalese culture very well and took care of everything professionally. He knew how to respond to our needs, which made it very pleasant. Together with him and our porter Takur, we spent four great days hiking in the mountains.
L F
Azerbaijan
26th Mar, 2025
I didn’t realise at the time that I’d fallen on my feet! I booked accommodation in Kathmandu with the intent on finding a local guide/trek, only to realise that the owner of the hotel had a trekking business. Within a short while of talking with Dolakh Thapa I secured an 9 days trek to the Poon Hill Annapurna Base Camp. To the positive I was asked various questions on the clothing/equipment I had and naturally I came prepared. However, it dawned on me whilst on the trek of the professionalism of Mountain Mart Treks & Expedition compared to others, as others on guided treks were not dressed appropriately which would be detrimental to their enjoyment e.g. wearing Vans to walk in the snow!…Dolakh runs a trekking business that I consider to be Top Notch! 👍
Furthermore, I had an exceptional guide from start to end with Ram Bhandari. Exceptional knowledge of the Annapurna circuit, always mindful of my welfare as in appropriately hydrated and fuelled with the typical Tea House culinary delights. Ram also has a very nice personal touch in the manner he would present a drink and wipe the cutlery with a tissue prior to presenting to me. All in all, Ram is exceptional and I’d endorse him as your trekking guide 👌
Jacqueline T
Belarus
26th Mar, 2026
Incredible Experience with an Amazing Guide!
“We were planning to go to Nepal in March for the Poon Hill Annapurna Base Camp Trek, and it turned out to be one of the best decisions we’ve ever made!
Ram was the best trekking guide we could have asked for. He is nice, warm, and very patient. He took great care of us throughout the entire trek and made sure we were always comfortable and safe. He taught us so much about Nepali culture and answered all the questions we had along the way.
Ram knew every mountain peak we saw and always kept us in a good mood, even during the tougher days. He also knew all the best lodges in the mountains and, whenever possible, arranged good bedrooms and bathrooms for us, which made a big difference during the trek.
One special thing we really appreciated—every day after dinner, Ram surprised us with fresh fruit that he carried all the way up the mountains just for us. It was such a thoughtful gesture, and we noticed that other guests didn’t have this experience.
He was truly there for us from beginning to the end, and we felt very lucky to have him as our guide.
We also want to mention our porter Sujan, who was incredibly strong and kind. He carried all our luggage with care and always had a positive attitude.
We would highly recommend Ram to guide you on your trek in Nepal. This experience will stay with us forever!”
Highly recommended with Mountain Mart Treks & Expedition!
Emily Johnson
United States
26th Mar, 2026
A Perfect Himalayan Adventure with an Amazing Team!
“My journey to the Poon Hill Annapurna Base Camp Trek with Mountain Mart Treks & Expedition was absolutely incredible and beyond my expectations!
From the very beginning, the company handled everything smoothly, making my trip stress-free and enjoyable. The real highlight of this trek was our fantastic guide Ram and the wonderful porters Hira and Bikki.
Ram was an outstanding guide—very experienced, caring, and knowledgeable. He made sure we were always safe, comfortable, and well-informed about the mountains, culture, and local lifestyle. His positive energy kept us motivated every day, especially during the more challenging uphill climbs.
Hira and Bikki were truly amazing. They worked so hard while always staying cheerful and supportive. I have so much respect for their strength and dedication—they really made this journey special.
The trek itself was simply breathtaking. Watching the sunrise from Poon Hill was unforgettable, and reaching Annapurna Base Camp surrounded by majestic Himalayan peaks felt like a dream come true. Every day offered something new—lush forests, charming villages, and stunning mountain views.
Mountain Mart Treks provided excellent service throughout the trip—from accommodations to meals and logistics. I felt safe, well taken care of, and completely immersed in the beauty of Nepal.
I highly recommend Mountain Mart Treks & Expedition to anyone looking for a reliable and professional trekking company in Nepal. I can’t wait to come back for another adventure!
Thank you for an unforgettable experience!
Debbie S
Austria
10th Apr, 2025
II took my family to Poon Hill Annapurna Base Camp Trek during spring break and my 13-year-old and 16-year-old kids had the best time. We are a busy family with both parents working and believe that taking time out for adventures is an important part of our family values. Hence, we decided to hire a guide for this trip. Our guide, Ram, was amazing from start to finish. We all leaned on Ram from time to time, and that made the experience culturally rich. Not only did we spend time in an amazing environment, but we also learned so much about Nepal, the people, the mountains, and what makes it so special. Although the trek was our most challenging one so far, our family got through it, and we all had tough times at some point. I highly recommend spending time like this with family, and if you want the best from your time, take a guide. If you are considering a guide, you can't go past Ram. Namaste, Ram.
Jack S
Germany
24th Sep, 2024
Had a great time with Yukumar as our guide. He gave us a memorable trip with my family. He helped a lot the booking and ideas for what to do. I would definitely...
Trail35604181756
Brazil
23rd Sep, 2024
The views were amazing and the itinerary was suitable for hiker to follow! The guest houses were well arranged for guests and my guide, Nabin, took a good care of me by preparing essentials I might need and managing all the meals for me. :) During the trip, my guide based on my situation to adjust the schedule for me which helped me finish the trek comfortably and easily :)
Marco Rossi
Italy
27th Feb, 2026
“I recently completed the Poon Hill Annapurna Base Camp Trek with Mountain Mart Treks & Expedition, and it was truly one of the best experiences of my life!
From the moment I arrived in Kathmandu, everything was perfectly organized. The team was professional, friendly, and always ready to help. A special thanks to our amazing guide Nabin and our hardworking porter Sujan—they made this journey incredibly comfortable and enjoyable.
Nabin was not only knowledgeable about the mountains, culture, and local villages, but he also ensured our safety and motivation throughout the trek. He always explained the surroundings, shared local stories, and adjusted the pace perfectly for us. Sujan was equally incredible—always smiling, carrying our luggage with care, and supporting us in every step.
The trek itself was breathtaking! Watching the sunrise from Poon Hill was magical, and reaching Annapurna Base Camp surrounded by towering himalayan peaks was an emotional and unforgettable moment. The landscapes, forests, villages, and mountain views were beyond my expectations.
Everything—from accommodation to meals and transportation—was well managed by Mountain Mart Treks. I felt safe, cared for, and truly connected to Nepal.
I highly recommend Mountain Mart Treks & Expedition to anyone planning a trek in Nepal. I will definitely come back for another adventure!
Grazie mille and Namaste! 🙏”
Nick Wong
Hong Kong S.A.R.
18th Jan, 2024
We joined the Poon Hill + ABC trek from Mountain Mart Treks & Expedition.
Our guide, Bhoj, and his team were wonderful in accompanying us throughout this 8 day journey.
Bhoj introduced much information about the Buddhist structures when we came across them during the trek.
Bhoj also showed us many scenic photo taking spots and he never hesitated to take brilliant photos for us.
This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience for us. We are really grateful to have chosen Mountain Mart Treks & Expedition and had Bhoj with his team as our guide and porter.
Mendy Kong
France
10th Mar, 2024
The Best Guide Ram Bhandari
Trekking with Ram Bandhari.
Review of Mountain Mart Treks & Expedition
Reviewed 10 March 2024
We were planing to go to Poon Hill Annapurna Base Camp Trek in March. Ram which was the best trekking guide of the trek. He’s nice, warm and patient.trekking guide. He also knew every peak and he always kept us in good mood. He knew all the best lodges in the mountains and whenever it was possible he provided us with a good bedroom and hot show bathroom. He was always by our side and take care of us during the trek. Susan is a good porter who was really strong and kind. We highly recommend Ram to be your trekking guide in Nepal.
marcus t
Australia
20th Mar, 2024
Our family of four with 2 children aged 16 and 13, LOVED this trip. Breath taking and one of the very best family bonding experiences. Ram and mountain mart made our life amazing. Absolutely nothing was too much for them. Ram was on hand to help resolve any matter. Close but not invasive. We did the four day and it was enough for our fit family. Mountain mart made it simple. Having a guide made sure my wife and I enjoyed it and could focus on helping our kids with the moment of struggle that are always going to happen. Highly recommend mountain mart and if you want great look no further than Ram
Cynthia R
Norway
24th Oct, 2024
We, three women, booked our trip via Mountain Mart and it exceeded our expectations. Communication was quick and easy and everything was organised well; our only task was to enjoy our hike.
Kumar and Chitra were our porters. Even though their job is very hard, they gave us nothing but smiles and were there at the end of our hike to high five us.
And last but definitely not least, our guide aka ‘big little brother’ Ram. He was the one person who made sure we reached our end destination by motivating us, even when we were struggling to come up or down the mountain. The private rooms he arranged for us, even in high season, got us enough sleep and the extra vitamin C Ram gave us got us through our cold. He for sure went beyond his duties as a guide. Ram, thank you for all the laughs and your care, you have special place in our heart
SarahSnook07
United States
15th Dec, 2025
We felt well taken care of from the time I began communicating with Dolakh months in advance of the trip, to the time we got picked up at the airport, all the way through our trek and days in Pokhara at the end. Our guide Nabin is one of the nicest people we’ve ever met, very sincere, always made sure I and my husband and 14 year old son had plenty of the foods we preferred, made sure we did not leave any items behind at each stop, etc. The trek is challenging and he adapted to our slow pace while still making sure we met our goals each day. Also offered flexibility if we needed to change itinerary. Our porters were also nice and we felt very comfortable. It is amazing the loads they carry while we struggled up the path with day packs. Don’t forget to pack a couple days of street clothes for the end of your journey. Also bring a ton of Nepalese rupees, most everything is cash based, and you’ll want to tip well. (Tips in USD also work.) I highly recommend Mountain Mart. I chose them based on the reviews on Trip Advisor, and they did not disappoint. This was our first trip to Nepal and to Asia, it was a big commitment and it worked out beautifully. I would book with Mountain Mart again.
SarahSnook07
United States
15th Mar, 2025
We felt well taken care of from the time I began communicating with Dolakh months in advance of the trip, to the time we got picked up at the airport, all the way through our trek and days in Pokhara at the end. Our guide Nabin is one of the nicest people we’ve ever met, very sincere, always made sure I and my husband and 14 year old son had plenty of the foods we preferred, made sure we did not leave any items behind at each stop, etc. The trek is challenging and he adapted to our slow pace while still making sure we met our goals each day. Also offered flexibility if we needed to change itinerary. Our porters were also nice and we felt very comfortable. It is amazing the loads they carry while we struggled up the path with day packs. Don’t forget to pack a couple days of street clothes for the end of your journey. Also bring a ton of Nepalese rupees, most everything is cash based, and you’ll want to tip well. (Tips in USD also work.) I highly recommend Mountain Mart. I chose them based on the reviews on Trip Advisor, and they did not disappoint. This was our first trip to Nepal and to Asia, it was a big commitment and it worked out beautifully. I would book with Mountain Mart again.
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