Nar Phu valley Culinary Trekking Adventure

"It has been five years since we trekked Manaslu in Nepal, but every once in a while I think about this experience of a lifetime. And to have such an experience, you need to have the best with you. Look no further than Raj and his team. People often assume that trekking in Nepal is akin to climbing a mountain but it isn't — everyone can do it. From his detailed pre-trip briefing, he always gives you the advice you need to hear — to handle the sometimes challenging terrain of trekking. He will never try to oversell a product or an idea if you don't need it. Raj and his team ensure that your needs are well taken care of. From finding suitable lodging and food during the trek to good coffee for your mornings, you can always rely on his team to look out for you. Though the walking journey can be long, his calming presence and sharing of life in the remote parts of Nepal leave you wanting more."

"I've gone trekking with Raj and Responsible Adventures a couple of times now, but this was a special one - this is my first camping trek in the Himalaya, and more importantly, we traveled to Chandra's home - a remote village called Majkharka in the Solu district - to attend his traditional wedding ceremony. Chandra is a dear friend of mine and also my guide when I went on the Manaslu Base Camp and Langtang/Gosaikunda treks, so it was a real honour and pleasure to be invited to an event so important to him. Responsible Adventures organised the logistics and made all the arrangements for this trip so that us city-dwellers could be left free to savour this cultural experience - from the thumping 4WD off-road journey to housing us in very spacious tents to custom meals (including my favourite freshly ground and brewed morning coffee). Raj and his crew (shoutout to the 2 Dils and Sundar) clearly outdid themselves again. I had initially worried that our presence would lead to too much unnecessary spectacle and negatively influence proceedings, but thankfully that was kept to a minimum. I attribute that mostly to Chandra and his fellow villagers - while they were extremely welcoming and hospitable (including plying us with copious amount of moonshine "chang", a fermented millet alcohol, and "raksi", a distilled rice/millet wine), they seemed more intent on making sure that the ceremonial proceedings were done right and all their guests from near and far well taken care of and enjoyed themselves. It also helped that the 4 of us foreigners were really sporting and keen to immerse ourselves in the experience! Great times with Responsible Adventures once again and looking forward to future trips with them!"

"I know Raj from my last stay in Nepal when my family and I went on the Poonhill Trek guided by Raj and his team. This time I and a friend were in Nepal to climb Mt. Ama Dablam. We wanted to climb the mountain without any guidance by Sherpa's or other mountain guides, however, we needed some help for the official paper works and other organizational stuff (climbing permits, liaison officers, flight tickets to Lukla, and the transport of our heavy luggage to the base camp). Finding a trustworthy expedition organization in Nepal who can handle our needs in the right way is not easy. But thanks to Raj it was easy! I just had to mention our problem and without hesitation, he made some phone calls, and only 1h later we were in contact and everything was made possible, thanks to the help of Raj. Raj, thanks for your help! I can always count on you! Cheers! Dani"

Great trip. Awesome guide and buddy in Raj. His team were superb including the cooks drivers, yak drivers and local guide Brilliantly well-organised and flexible enough to adjust when we wanted to do or add something different

"Raj and his team have outdone themselves again. I believe that returning customers are the best indicator of judging good service. This was our 3rd trip with Responsible Adventures. We were part of a small group visiting a remote village outside the tourist footprint in East Nepal where some locals have probably never seen a westerner. This trip was a part road, trek, and camp. There were no tea houses in this area. We attended local wedding traditions over 4 days becoming friends with two villages. The food was outstanding and very healthy. We were so surprised by the variety and quality they produced at a camp site. Tents, mats, and sleeping bags were supplied, all we had to bring were personal items. Porters carried the gear and set the campsites up for us. The crew is trained in hygiene, first aid, and emergencies if required. But we have never had to test this. You can trek as slow as you like, which in fact is better for you in high altitudes. This crew will never rush you or make you feel left behind. Small group touring is our preferable way of traveling. A boutique experience allows you to connect with others without getting lost in the crowd. You are also able to have a greater say for decisions that have to be made on the spot if conditions change. Raj and his team made us feel apart from it all, and we have made lifelong friends as a result. I can highly recommend Responsible Adventures and I believe you won't be disappointed in using them.”

Raj arranged a fantastic trip for us looking after every detail including providing meals on trek tailored to our needs. I have known Raj for many years, he is reliable, friendly, well established in travel industry, he speaks excellent English and is a mine of information, I highly recommend both him and his team.

Raj and his superbly run Responsible Adventures is my go-to when I do guided treks in Nepal, and when my friends ask for recommendations for trekking agencies. My experiences with Responsible Adventures have always been excellent - knowledgeable and accommodating guides who are experienced with regard to safety and the terrain that they lead clients through. Look out also for the special treats available on every trek. All in all highly recommended!

"It's our second time trekking with responsible Adventure. Trekking in Nepal and especially the Everest base camp was an awesome experience. Raj and his team took fantastic care of us. they prepared special meals and drinks (every morning) that could help us with acclimatization. They even went extra mile for us - one of the porters even offered us his own water to drink and his warm down gloves when our water froze and when our gloves weren't sufficient for us in the cold. Though there are cheaper options, I honestly feel that it is worth paying a little more for such a wonderful service. Especially in the mountains, it is important to have a company that cares for you, being safe and reliable."

"I first heard about Raj and Responsible Adventures through a friend of a friend (Matthew). I had been planning on trekking in Nepal but had little to no success in finding a guide. Other Friends had recommended different companies or contacts of friends that they knew in Nepal who recommended other companies and all of them ended up not really fitting what I was looking for. Matthew reached out to me and had nothing but praise for Raj. He had trekked with Raj about a year ago and highly recommended him. I was worried because it was so last minute, in fact, it was three days before I was to leave for Nepal. Matthew assured me that Raj would point me in the right direction and take care of me the best he could. He also told me that Raj was very efficient in responding in a timely manner. He also explained that he had trekked several times prior to being exposed to Responsible Adventures and that a trek with Raj and his team was unlike any other trekking experience. I reached out to Raj and just like my friend had said, he replied very quickly. What I noticed immediately was his candid manner in which he explained that it was very late for me to be booking with him and that it was high season and things might be difficult. He made every effort to accommodate me and ended up being my personal guide for the week. I was especially grateful that he was willing to customize and improvise the details in order to help me have the most memorable experience. Raj was thorough and exact in his planning and communicated extensively via email in order to make sure that I had all the information I needed to move forward with the trek. He helped me with the visa process and procuring domestic flights within Nepal as well as accommodations for hotels. This was a huge burden lifted for me as I had waited until the last minute to make plans and it was high season. As such, I was worried I wouldn’t find appropriate accommodations. Raj made it all happen for me! My actual trekking experience with Raj was just delightful! He is knowledgeable and shared with me the history of his beloved country. He was also careful and capable, witty (made me laugh out loud all day long), conscientious, and has trekked long enough now (30 years) to know all the owners of the tea/guesthouses. We got special treatment because of his good relations with these owners. I would absolutely recommend Raj and his company for anyone seeking a unique and very memorable Nepal trekking experience."

The whole experience was amazing. Everything went through without issue. All of our interactions with the company were super convenient and I felt very prepared with all the information provided beforehand. Chandra was our guide. He was very helpful and attentive to all of us! He was also very knowledgeable and taught us a lot. Our porters were Sundar and Hasta. They were also very kind and lovely. The hotels we stayed at were very clean! The entire experience was super wonderful. I would do it all over again. I would also recommend going through Responsible Adventures to anyone who would like to trek to base camp.