Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Keith Roberts

South Africa

29th May, 2022

Annapurna Base Camp Trek - October 2014

 In late September this year a friend and I tackled the Annapurna Base Camp trek. Our experienced guide, Badri Panta, and a porter led a trek that matched our fitness levels and ensured that we successfully completed it without succumbing to the effects of altitude. 

This route passes through numerous attractive villages which are well geared for high-volume trekking; each with several tea houses that cater for the needs of the “foreign palate” with a wide variety of dishes. We walked for five to six hours a day – with the choice of moving on if we wanted to. The route follows the Modi Khola valley towards its glacial source through magnificent forests and terraced fields of rice, millet and vegetable gardens. Higher up this gave way to scrub vegetation and then the towering walls of ice that ring base camp with imposing Machhapuchhare on the eastern flank. 

Cloud tended to obscure the views from around 11am, but early mornings were generally clear. At base camp, moon lit views of the glacier and the surrounding peaks were only bettered by sunrise in a cold clear sky that devoured memory card space as the light changed. The faster return journey included an alternative lower route and shorter way out.

I want to offer sincere thanks to Badri, and MMTs smooth organisation, for an excellent trek. The route presents constant opportunities to meet and mingle with the friendly people and Badri’s knowledge and natural enthusiasm added greatly to our enjoyment of a special trek. It will not be our last! 

Keith Roberts
Cape Town, South Africa
E-mail: kroberts@telkomsa.net

Everest Three High Pass Trek

Gideon Malherbe

South Africa

29th May, 2022

Everest three pass trek, November-December 2014

I’ve just completed 18 days trek to Everest 3 passes organized by Mountain Mart Treks. The trek was included the Renjo La pass (5345 m), Cho La (5240m), Everest Base Camp (5345m), Kala Pathar (5545 m), Kongma La (5535m) The views from these places were spectacular with clear sunny days for the entire hike. The trip arrangement of Mountain Mart Trek was first class. The smallest details were taken care perfectly during the trip. Such as,

•    Clean drinking water

•    Afternoon tea and biscuits

•    Energy Bar(Chocolates)

My guide Badri Panta was excellent. He knew the best lodges, many with inside toilet. He was able to advise on the food at the tea houses. What to eat and something what to avoid, there by avoiding such thing as upset stomach.

The service provided by Mountain Mart Trek was awesome. I’ve no hesitation in recommending  them any potential clients. If anybody would like share more information, please do write me anytime.

Gideon Malherbe

Cape Town, South Africa

E-mail: gideon.observatory@ananzi.co.za

Nepal Cultural Tour

Ian Chambler and David Vincent

South Africa

29th May, 2022

Nepal Tour October-November 2014

What a   surprise Nepal was for us . We came not knowing much about the Country and each day was an experience. There is so much to see and do in Nepal which we were not aware of …even after reading the Guide Book. 

The Temples were amazing…well kept, clean and easy to get round. One is exposed to the ritual in a relaxed atmosphere. They are UNESCO sites and I did not know this. 

The Nepalese people are friendly and so honest always willing to help and advise you. The Hotel staff at all the hotels was such a pleasure to deal with and they go out of their way to make your stay a pleasure.

We had the most amazing weather and each day in November was warm and sunny…blue skies every day. This helped a lot with amazing views of the Himalayas which we saw nearly every day. They change in character and we had many wonderful sunrises and sunsets. 

The Hotels were comfortable and well chosen for positions and comfort in the venues.

We were very happy with Mountain Mart Trek . We sent an email with a very rough outline of what we wanted to see and back came a trip with much more added in at a reasonable price. Dolakh had added in much more to make the trip so memorable . On arrival all the promised arrangements unfolded and nothing went wrong, was cut short or failed to excite us. The Staff at Mountain Mart are helpful and give a very personal service which we liked being senior travelers. It was a boon to have a car and driver and this made our travels much easier. Mountain Mart Trek also monitored how the trip was going and suggested on a daily basis what would suit us . We missed nothing on the 2 week trip and we covered about 1000 KM over the Country .

We would definitely recommend Mountain Mart Trek to tailor a future trip and we will tell people back in  South Africa about our trip . Thank you Dolakh and Mountain Mart Trek for this wonderful trek, we will back again ……………………. Sooner or later. 

Ian Chambler and David Vincent . Durban . South Africa . Nov 2012.
P.O. Box 30352 . Mayville . Durban . KZn . South Africa.
ianchambler@gmail.com
davevin@telkomsa.net

Annapurna Sanctuary Trek

Troy Chatman

Australia

29th May, 2022

Annapurna Sanctuary Trek, October 2014

I chose mountain mart treks for my trek due to how genuine they were in providing me with the trek to suit my needs. Straight up they were knowledgeable of the area I was interested in and were able to put together the entire trip on short notice with no hassles and include other activities I wanted along the way such as a weekend at Chitwan national park. My guide Prem was keen and helpful the entire time and was able to share a laugh and a few roxy’s with sukuti along the way. I thoroughly enjoyed my trek and highly recommend Mountain Mart to anyone who is looking to organise a trip.

Troy Chatman
Sydney, Australia
E-mail: troychatman@hotmail.com

Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Paulette REYNARD

France

29th May, 2022

During a five weeks trip through Nepal and North India,

I met Prem in Katmandu. He was my guide to go to the Anapurna Base Camp .

Prem's professionalism, generosity, kindness and his passion for his country, mountains and use

made this trek unforgettable.

I recommended Mountain Mart Treks & Expedition to many of my friends,

they all came back with the same enthusiasm.

Thanks a lot.

we will meet again.

Durant un voyage en solo à travers le Népal et l'Inde du nord,

j'ai rencontré Prem à Katmandou, qui fut mon guide pour rejoindre 

le Camp de Base de l'Anapurna.

Son professionnalisme, sa générosité, sa gentillesse et sa passion pour son pays,

 ses montagnes et ses coutumes ont fait de ce trek un moment inoubliable.

J'ai déjà recommandé Mountain Mart Treks & Expedition à de nombreux amis.

Ils reviennent tous avec le même enthousiasme.

Encore merci, en attendant de vous revoir.

Savoie France