Adventure & Travel

  I recently got back from an amazing once in a life time experience in the Himalayas with my Dad. We chose a trek to Everest Base Camp going through Gokyo... read more and Over the Cho La Pass. From our first email enquiry almost a year before our trip we knew we chose the right tour operator. Sujan - a trip coordinator for the company in Nepal answered all of our questions regarding times, travel expectations and trip specifics. He was always prompt with reply’s and made sure our hotels and airport pickups were booked and made tweaking times and booking extra days easy and convenient when my flights changed last minute! Everyone at Ace was friendly, professional and most importantly helpful at every step.
It was also reassuring to see hand sanitizer available in offices and hotels with signs stating the Covid safety measures being taken. It feels good to travel again!
The actual trek? Absolutely incredible! And it was made possible and enhanced by our amazing guide Nimesh and our porter Pradip. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide. Nimesh was so knowledgeable about the trail, mountains, tea houses, flora and fauna and was never bothered by the question ‘which mountain is that one?’ No matter how many times I asked it! He gave great recommendations regarding meals at the different tea houses as we climbed in elevation and remoteness which was very much appreciated. He was also very attentive in making sure we had everything we needed - getting our food and drink orders in, checking our oxygen levels, asking how we slept, and just making sure we were comfortable and enjoying the experience. He went over with us every evening what the next day would look like, how long, how steep, weather predictions, etc. On top of being a great guide he also has a great sense of humour and made the 15 day trek a lot of fun, even when we had hours of ‘Nepalese Flat’ in between steep climbs! Thank you for a wonderful time Nimesh!
Our porter Pradip was an all star!! He put us to shame everyday carrying our duffel bags and beating us to the tea houses! We had our bags in their rain covers so they both looked the same but he still knew who’s bag was whose and made sure we had the key to the room with the right bag every night. He was polite and helpful and we never could have done this trip without him doing all the heavy lifting for us. I have a lot of admiration and respect for what he can do!
All around this was a great trip and I thank everyone at Ace The Himalayas for making this bucket list experience so enjoyable.

  Again ACE totally exceeded my expectations! Yet another (2) great 14 day EBC trekking experience with ACE and guide Pasang Dawa Sherpa. ACE exceptional professionalism and warm welcome is one... read more of the reason why I keep coming back. First reason why I’m coming back is Pasang. Pasang originally hails from Lukla and is very knowledgeable of the Everest region. He makes you feel safe ( from Yakssmiling) and is your biggest cheerleader. I am very honored to call you my friend. A sincere thank you to ACE for pairing this solo traveler with the best group of people on this 2022 EBC trek. I will never look a sunscreen the same way..LOL. My niece and I will be back in 2023 with ACE and Pasang. Love you guy’s.

  Found Ace the Himalayas on Google, booked 13 months in advance.
During this period they were quick to respond to questions.

On arrival to Kathmandu we had... read more a welcome meeting, we're everything was explained.

Our Sherpa was a guy called Pasang who was a great guy and I would recommend asking for him. He is very knowledgeable, caring and organised.

The trip itself was excellent, accommodation was good all the way through as was the food.

I would recommend staying at the Aloft Hotel at start and end of trek as its close to the Ace office.

Collection to and from airport is included.

  The trek was conducted by Nepal Hiking Team and it was absolutely amazing. Right from the time we landed at Kathmandu we were extremely well cared for by NHT team,... read more led by Mr Ganga, owner of the company. Our guide was Pavan, our assistant guide was SreeKrishna. The guides were exceptional - they had infinite patience and were proactive in providing assistance. They became family at the end of the trip. Such care and love is something I had never experienced. These guys set a high bar! If you are thinking about EBC, take my word and give NHT a chance. You can thank me later 🙂

  Ace totally exceeded all of my expectations! They are a well oiled machine from pick to drop off back at the Kathmandu airport. They had all the bases covered, so... read more I didn’t have to plan a thing. Our guide, Manoj, was very knowledgeable of the culture/area. He always gave us a very accurate description of our hike so we were mentally prepared -“Nepali flat” for 30 minutes, downhill 60 minutes, gentle climb 2 hours, and after lunch steep climb for 1.5 hours. He would let us know what type of gear to bring for the day as well. Manor was very funny and became our friend early on in the hike. Our porter, Mama, was 60 years old and carried 110 pounds on his back to EBC. Despite this, he always had the sweetest smile on his face. You will be in good hands if you choose Ace the Himalaya to take care of you while in Nepal! I’m so grateful for Manoj and Mama. You will both forever be in my heart.

  This was the most impressive hiking I've ever done. Our expert guide Sunil Neupane along with 2 porters made our small group hiking an unforgettable experience. They paid close attention... read more to our hiking pace, and adjustments to the altitude and recommended the food that would help us avoid altitude sickness. Great job. Also, the company behaved very professionally, helping us with accommodation and transport.

  I did Mardi Himal after the Annapurna Circuit (also with Ace). The trek was stunning, and was a fantastic addition to the Circuit. I am sure it would also work... read more well as a standalone trek.

Ace as a company was superb. They were flexible throughout and very easy to communicate with.

Dipak, my guide, was excellent. He was very knowledgeable of the surrounding mountains and terrain, and was great fun outside of trekking hours. Because we were acclimatised to altitude by the time we did the Mardi Himal trek, we could push each day and he was very willing to keep going - as a result we did the trek in two days.

  The circuit is incredibly beautiful, and very varied. Every day felt different. I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys walking.



Ace as a company was superb. They... read more were very flexible with letting me add on Mardi Himal afterwards, and had no problems with sorting everything last minute (I booked only a couple of days before flying out). A lot of companies finish the trek just after the Pass, but I liked that Ace kept going to places such as Tatopani and Poon Hill.



Dipak, my guide, was excellent. He was very knowledgeable of the surrounding mountains and terrain, and was great fun outside of trekking hours. He paid very close attention to altitude acclimatisation. Raju, my porter, was very attentive at meal times and made me feel well looked after.

  I chose the Nar Phu Valley and Annapurna Circuit trek, and it was amazing. I had wanted to the trek the Annapurna Circuit for years after having developed a deep... read more interest in Nepal and already being an avid hiker in Colorado, and finally arranged to do the circuit in the Spring of 2022.

There were a ton of agencies to choose from, but I found Ace the Himalaya online, and liked their emphasis on sustainability. I would later learn that they work with dedicated guides, porters, and even drivers, which is a huge plus because that means stable employment for their workers, at least while people are signing up for treks.

I was completely new to international travel, so while I had my hands full slogging through the US passport application and scheduling flights, it was nice to know that when I arrived pretty much everything else was arranged, and that's why I value these services so much.

If you are trekking in the Nar Phu valley, Nepal requires you to have a guide, I believe for conservation and safety reasons. I really want to address this, because I know many outdoor-types in the US look down on hiring a guide and porter as "less adventurous" for some reason, since you aren't hitting the open trail, so to speak, or carrying all your weight. I was extremely glad I did not buy into this romanticized notion of going alone, because high altitude, rugged terrain, and different cultural norms do not care how adventurous you think you are. Your guide is not just a trail guide, but a culture guide, history guide, and your lifeline if AMS kicks in. Your porter can also help with some of this, and I can guarantee you he has better footing carrying heavy weight than you do. The best way to be adventurous in far off places is to pack intelligently. I saw one porter on the trail loaded with with an enormous pack for two probably highly inexperienced trekkers, and I couldn't help but shake my head at them.

My guide was Milan and my porter was Ramesh, and they were excellent! Because of the remoteness and difficulty of the Nar Phu route, and scheduling, Milan was assigned as my guide. I was told he was one of Ace's very best, and I can absolutely tell why. He has 15 years of experience in the Himalayas, knows pretty much everything about the mountains and routes in this region, speaks very good English (which made communication a breeze and a lot of fun), and has a vast experience to draw from for making suggestions on avoiding things like AMS. If you are thinking about this trek (or Everest base camp, or Upper Mustang) definitely check if these guys are available, and if they are, know you are in good hands and will have some good laughs along the way!

Nar Phu was a real challenge for me. I'm so glad I did it, though, but please note it packs a punch and is not as easy as the circuit alone. But if you're up for the challenge, definitely book it with Ace!

I fully intend to return to Nepal, but if I do more trekking (likely), I will definitely be going through Ace.

  What a great experience that i had during this 13 days, my guide was Neupane, and incredible guide to explore around this mountain range, since we arrived he was really... read more friendly and amazing guide show us all the outstanding things here.

  Ram guided us on the Gokyo to EBC trek. Ram is genuine, kind, funny, and most importantly, knows his stuff. Our guide Ram and porter Santos made the... read more trek a delight.

I dealt with bad bowls (don't brush your teeth with the tap water!), and Ram ensured I was taken care of. Thanks to the medicine he got me I was able to bounce back within 36 hours and make our schedule. I know Ram also spent 30 min warming my friend's hand with his own during an exceptionally cold morning hike.

Highly recommend!

  The Everest Base Camp Trek was by far, my most adventurous hike. Ace was with our group every step. Greeting us when we landed in Kathmandu and delivering... read more us to the airport when sadly it was time to leave Nepal. From our initial contact with Ace, I knew we chose the best trekking company. Sujan responded quickly to any questions we had prior to booking the trip. Our guide, Madan, is the best guide ever! He made sure we were set up with sim card, ATM (had to find an international bank ATM), made sure we knew the schedule, and was available and made contact with us before and after the trek. During the trek, he was constantly observing us to make sure we could handle the climb. He noticed I was having difficulty with altitude and carried my backpack for the duration. He was such a joy in his attitude and joyfulness during the trek. The best guide ever!!! Porters Sauman and Kushal were also a joy to have on this trek. Always smiling and willing to assist during the trek. Suaman seemed to be everywhere while we hiked and assisted with the meals during each stop. I couldn`t believe that I was associated with such a great team from Ace the Himalaya. Meeting other guides from Ace showed how great they have developed into a leading trekking company. You will meet many trekkers on the hike. Friendliness is contagious with this company. Ace took care of all details down to scheduling the PCR test when we left. You will not find a better trekking company! I will miss Nepal forever because of such a positive experience.

  Everest Panorama Trekking (18 days)
We enjoyed a fantastic and impressive trekking tour - many thanks to Pasang Dawa Sherpa (guide) and Pradip Magar (porter). Pasang, with his many years... read more of extensive experience, guided us safely and reliably from lodge to lodge, over passes, to summits and to base camps. He was communicative, humorous and always attentive - we wanted for nothing. And last but not least, our luggage was in the best hands with Birdip. We were a great team and I am looking forward to our next trekking tour together.

  We are a couple coming from Turkey. We’ve made the Gokyo To EBC trek with Ace the Himalaya. We made our choice after reading reviews of users from Tripadvisor for... read more different companies. Booking process with Ace was really easy. Sujan Khatry was always available and answered quickly our questions.
Hopefully we’ve had no medical issues along the trip but our guide Raj was very attentive and kept a close eye on us when needed. He gave us all the information we needed before and during the trek. Thanks to him, we memorized most of the himalayan peaks we’ve seen during the trek 🙂 In our group, there were just the two of us by luck, that offered flexibility and made us feel like it was a private tour.
We thank our guide (Rajendra) and our porter (Sher) who made this trip hassle-free and delightful for us. We’d like to recommend Ace the Himalaya, our guide and porter to everyone and wish you all a pleasant experience as we had.
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  Our guide Dipesh was extremely friendly and helpful, we had such a good time with him that we got invited to a wedding by him. The porters are also very... read more friendly and everybody spoke English very well. The views are amazing! Would recommend anyone!

  I weighed many companies when deciding to do a trek to Everest Base Camp. I decided on Ace the Himalaya because of a great price point (great discount deal they... read more had going with TripAdvisor) and their great reviews.
The 14-day EBC Trek offered by Ace the Himalaya was by far the easiest to book (other companies had me go through hoops with verified payment through the Bank of Nepal and did not seem easy to get a refund in emergency cases). Ace had an easy payment system and great cancellation policies. Behind the scenes, pre-trip organizing involved a lot of communication with the company and Sujan Khatry was always there to respond within hours of sending a message/email to the company.
I was assigned a great team: a guide (Madan) and two porters (Sauman and Kushal). The guide and porters were more than just that however. They were always positive and enthusiastic, even when the traveling was wearing me down by the last few days. They lifted our spirits when it was just too cold and too tiring to carry on along the trek. Surprisingly, they were also the ones that helped place meal orders, served us meals, surprised us with extra snacks, briefed us on what to expect the following day, what to wear to best prepare for the upcoming weather, and most of all, attentive to our needs and any problems along the trek. They tried their best to accommodate for anything we needed, including extra help carrying items if we were struggling with altitude sickness or recommending foods to avoid diarrhea as us foreigners were not accustom to the local tap water/milk.
By the end of this trek, I have learned that Ace the Himalaya as a company is poised to become one of the best trekking companies in the region because they attract the best guides and porters. The guides/porters' spirit and positivity was continuously uplifting and is what makes the trek more than just a trek: it is an experience of a lifetime. My guide encouraged to keep in touch and I still see Facebook posts from my trip and the new treks he's taking on. Just seeing their smiles in pictures reminds me of how much fun it was being around these people. After all, these treks are nothing without the people you share the trekking experience with along the way.

  Our trip was limited to 3 days so was confused on where to visit. Contacted Ace. They planned the full trip understanding our taste and was amazing, superb coordination, expert... read more and very knowledgeable guides who follow us throughout the journey explaining each and every places.

Really thank Mr. Sujan (Sales Manager) for his excellent arrangements and full coordination through out the journey.

  This trip was awesome! The value for the price is excellent. A big shout out to Madan who should be voted the best Himalayan guide in all of Nepal!
... read more Also Sauman who is the best porter/guide for ACE. Forget about guides in the United States, go direct to the source! They will take care of you from the time you arrive until the day that you leave. And everything in between is excellent! ACE could not be a more appropriate name.
When planning your Himalayan adventure, call Sujan Who is the best and most punctual coordinator to be found.
ACE is the place for the most gratifying Himalayan experience!
Dwight Stevenson-USA, Ocala FL

  Did the 14 day EBC trek and was very impressed with Ace! We had a wonderful time from start to finish. From the hotels, flights, tea houses, down to the... read more food, Ace makes sure to take care of it all and provide the best possible service! Our guide Aamod and our porter Sindap were also incredible. They took care of our every need and went above and beyond when possible.

I highly recommend booking with Ace as they are very professional and are willing to answer any and all the questions you may have. They do it all.

Cheers!

  Ram and the team from Ace went and knocked it out of park. Can’t wait to go back as was outstanding. From the moment we turned up in Kathmandu to... read more the moment we left. They had it covered.

  Annapurna Base Camp trek was my second trek with 'Ace the Himalayas' after successful completion of EBC trek during October 2019.
Prem and his entire team deserves a big... read more applause for their outstanding hospitality & demonstration of personalized service, customer centric professionalism, individual assistance and reliability. Our main Guide Rajendra Khatry and assistant Guide Ramesh Karki and the team of porters delivered beyond our expectations.
Extremely happy and satisfied with Team Ace. True value for money.....looking forward to many more treks with Ace the Himalayas in the years to follow..

  Me and my friend Nikhil suddenly came up with a plan to travel to Nepal due to an unexpected long holiday which was announced. The decision was made and tickets... read more booked... Internet search pointed us to ACE THE HIMALAYAS... We got in touch with Sujan Khatry, and from that moment everything was taken care perfectly. We gave him our requirements for the trip and everything from Airport pickup, to local flights, guides for the sight seeing was arranged in no time.

Thank you ACE The Himalayas for making our trip a memorable one.

  Recently we trekked to Gokyo region and were very impressed by the level of service provided by Ace the Himalaya. My group had a lot of questions with regards to... read more which region and which trek was going to suit us best and Prem and his team at Ace were really helpful in designing the right itinerary for the amount of time we had. Our guide Ram really looked after us and ensured we went at the right pace for our groups fitness level. Ram ensured we were fully briefed each evening, with regards to the plan for the next day, he always went above and beyond for us ensuring my group was comfortable and had enough blankets at each of the teahouses. I would definitely recommend Ace the Himalaya for someone looking for a well organized, fun trekking experience.

  Had a great experience climbing Island Peak! Our trekking guide Raj was with us 90% of the trip and he made every day a joy. Always making jokes and telling... read more us about the environment we were in. Our porter Krishna was very strong, we couldn't have done it without his hard work. The day we actually climbed Island Peak we were guided by the expert hands of Pemba. He kept us going when we were feeling depleted. I'd also like to mention two other guides from Ace we met on the trip, Madan and Kishur, both very nice people.

This is my second time with Ace, and would definitely recommend other on going on a trip with them!

  Amazing company, was very responsive with any questions before trip. After arriving to Kathmandu, did not have to worry about anything.
Team (Raj, Chrishna and Pemba) helped all the... read more way to peak and back with good sense of humour. Couldn't done without them. Tea houses on the way are very comfortable and food is just amazing.
Thank you everyone!

  Thanks to Ace for an outstanding adventure. The staff and guides were knowledgeable, well organized and very friendly. Their professionalism was top notch so if you are looking to book... read more a trip to base camp look no further. Pasang was our guide and again was top shelf. Book with Ace and you won’t regret it!

  Amazing! Additionally to the beautiful journey and the enthousiasm of the team (Dipesh, Dilip, and Girija) when climbing to the everest, Dipesh took us to a Nepalese wedding on the... read more countryside which was an amazing cultural experience! We would also like to thank the CEO Prem, for being a caring boss who made possible that we could celebrate reaching the EBC by going to one of Khatmandu’s best bars, ‘The lord of the drinks’. In other words, it was an amazing experience I will probably never forget due to this perfect team!

  Varied tour with all vegetation levels and different landscapes. many different animals and flowers (vultures, eagles, butterflies and alpine flowers like saxifrage). super organised and with the best trekking guide... read more on the way.

  What an experience! My friend and I did the Everest base camp trek via Gokyo, with return by helicopter. Everything about this trip was incredible, and our guide Ram exceeded... read more expectations every step of the way.

To review the company, replies with Sajiya were always prompt and informative - it was so easy to book. And we did so only like, one week before the trip.

Once in country we were greeted at the airport and met our fabulous guide Ram. From the cool history stories to making sure my hands didn’t freeze on a sunrise hike of gokyo ri to modifying our trip midway through, Ram was great and really put our safety and happiness at the forefront.

At the end of the day I’d highly recommend Ace. Their service was top notch and I know the experiences and trip modifications we had would have never been possible doing it solo.

  I am a 30 year old fit male from New York and I recently completed the Everest Base Camp trek with Ace.

I would rate the Ace experience as... read more 10/10:
-Nepal tourism depends on relationships and can be highly informal. Your guide and agency’s personal relationship with the lodges and flight operators is paramount. Ace has some of the highest volume on the trail and strong relationships. You might have first priority for better rooms and earlier flights. You might get served dinner first when the lodge is crowded. You might get out on a helicopter quickly when you really need it. This really matters!
-Ace like many of the other agencies will give you an Ace duffel bag and baseball cap. This means on the trail, you will easily meet other Ace guides and trekkers. This can make a difference in terms of safety and fun given Ace has some of the most tourists and guides

I would rate my guide Sunil as 10/10:
-Sunil is very experienced and effective in leading treks in terms of altitude safety, weather, lodges, and keeping tired trekkers in good spirits
-For example, he carried a pulse oximeter and checked my oxygen levels every day at the same time after dinner. I felt that I was very safe because Sunil exhibited such professionalism. This varies by guide
-He is highly conversational in English, which varies by guide
-Even with his 16+ years’ experience in tourism, he is extremely conscientious and hard working. When my lodge at Gorak Shep was packed, he waited in the dining room for three hours so we could have a good table for dinner. On days when our flight would be be scheduled for 7am, he would wake up an hour earlier to speak with the airlines
-He was never late to when we agreed to meet. Usually he was 30 minutes early. When the prime weather for trekking is 7am-11am with the clearest views and least wind/clouds, this matters
-Sunil made my trek extremely smooth when it came to everything important
-You can and should request specific guides with enough advance notice. I would 100% suggest you request Sunil as your guide because he is experienced, effective and extremely hard working. The best guide I saw on the trail

Lastly, my porter (Jit) with Ace was extremely professional. He was clearly experienced, always on time and always had a great attitude even when I was slower up the trail and put more and more of my belongings in my duffel bag. He also knew a lot of other people on the trail, and I would feel very safe traveling with him if something were to happen to my guide.

Thank you Ace for the excellent experience.