I spent 17 days hiking the Three Passes Trek in the Everest region with my friend, Benji, and our guide, Bashanta. Safe to say, we had the time of our lives.
The trip was organised flawlessly in advance by Chitra, who kept us informed of all relevant costs, bookings and updates. And then it was time to hike.
Bashanta took care of us each day, pacing us, organising our food and accomodation, and teaching us about the mountains all around. We laughed, sang, played cards and chatted for hours together, and when it was necessary, like when we were struggling with the altitude, or when the weather turned sour, Bashanta took control.
He always knew exactly where to go, exactly how fast to walk, exactly whom to speak to if anything was awry. He led a motley crew of nine people safely over a pass in heavy snow, and he secured us a helicopter out of Lukla when bad weather cancelled our flight (and had us worried we would miss our flight home the day after).
Chitra, Bashanta and the whole team were perfect for our needs before, during and after the hike. And their price was oh so reasonable. 10/10 would go again.
