our warm hearted recommendation for Yala Adventure: “Individual journeys to remote places of the Tibetan plateau are a real challenge to organize. We certainly would not have the skills nor the time to handle all the required administrative and logistic problems associated with it. If you also have your own way to discover the known and unknown beauties of Tibet and you are looking for a professional agency that helps you in planning and organizing trips according to your own ideas we can highly recommend Yadu Lamichhane at Yala Adventure Pvt.Ltd. In fall 2004 we had been on a haunting two month trip through central and western Tibet, which can hardly be described by words. We have to come back one day and Yadu will be the first person we will contact.” Matthias and Simonetta, Switzerland: Tibet trip 60 days. NB: We may provide more references upon request.

Aussies recommend Yala Adventure Yadu and his team at Yala Adventure impressed us right from our first contact with them. Without fail, their service has been prompt and thorough and their advice accurate. They delivered on all the promises and committments they made to us. They did not try to sell services which we did not want (unlike other agencies in Kathmandu) and we found their prices were very reasonable compared with other agencies. Based on our experiences in 2004 when we arranged tours to Tibet and Bhutan through Yala Adventure, as well as seeking their advice regarding accommodation in Kathmandu, we unhesitatingly recommend Yala Adventure. We are happy to provide further reference as well (contact details with Yala). We are in no way related to any person associated with Yala – we found them over the internet and commenced discussions over the internet. Darryn and Andrea, Brisbane Tibet and Bhutan trip

Mr Yadu, for the two weeks of our visit to Nepal you were our local travel agent. I want to thank you for the excellent service. We wanted to make some changes to our original plan. You turned out to be very flexible , cooprative and service oriented. We also want to compliment you with the staff. Your local guide in Kathmandu turned out to b a very knowledgable man with also good understanding about what we comming from western culture should know to understand Nepal. Your hiking guide in Pokhara was very good and skilled company. Important in the hectic and not too safe traffic in Nepal: We appreciated also the driver from your company who adapted his driving style to “ less Nepalese” in order to make the trips with him as safe as possible. Kind regards, Jan and Janny , Netherlands

Thank you for great trips !! Thank you to everyone at Yala Adventure for a great trip, and particularly to Ram and Komal for their help and good company. We couldn’t have done it without you, what with my bad back and Karen’s bad stomach – we were very glad of someone to help carry our packs! We are hoping all is well in Nepal so that we can come again as soon as we can. Regards and best wishes, Dave and Karen Law, Langtang Trekking

Young alpinists recommend Yala Adventure As aspiring young alpinists on our first trip to the high himalaya it was important for us to get things arranged just the way we wanted. Yala adventure was able to advise us on and arrange on our behalf the necessary procedures and supply every conceivable service to make our trip run smoothly, while at the same time managing to make us feel that we were still in total control. From the offset I was impressed with the quick response and professionalism from the team at Yala Adventure. Of the half dozen companies I contacted before I left the Uk they were the cheapest and best. Everything was arranged over email and fax, and I felt at all times that I could trust them and that they were doing their very best to help arrange our trip. The trip itself was extremely well organized from start to finish, with helpful, friendly cooks and porters, excellent logistical support and when things did go mildly wrong (as is often the case on mountaineering trips!) everything was dealt with quickly and efficiently. Use Yala Adventure for your trip, you won’t be disappointed, I promise! I wholeheartedly recommend them and now consider the team to be personal friends! Thanks Yadu, see you soon! Ben Palmer, Team Leader. Mera and Island Peak Climb, Sept/Oct

Hi, I recently returned from trip from Nepal and Tibet with Yala Adventure. I was the alone Singaporean and also the youngest in the group, which consist of Austrians, Germans and Swiss. I suppose that there are many details that I can tell you but I will focus on reliability and service, which appear to be your main concerns. I admit that I was initially concerned with going solo with a group of strangers, but as with all relationships, it became very comfortable and supportive with time. As for the reliability of the service from Yadu and Yala Adventure, I have no complaints. Throughout Nepal and Tibet, there were changes in itinerary, which is to be expected simply because with adventure tourism, the programme is a skeletal structure to the trip. Expect changes, but also expect that the team from Yala Adventure will be able to adapt with much flexibility to the circumstances, and provide the utmost comfort and information that you could possibly require. I felt very safe and taken care of during the trip, because of the preparations that they have taken in terms of safety and campsite location. I actually had numerous blisters on my feet and had much difficulty in the first few days. They were concerned and took extra effort to ensure that I was managing the trek at my own pace. Service wise, it was to a level I am not used to. Tents are pitched for us, including the toilet and dining tents. The essentials were well taken care of, all the way to the warm washing water in the morning to the cup of tea at night. I am not sure what your expectations are, they may differ from mine. On thatnote, no one on the trek had any complaints to their service and safety standards. This is not my first time in Nepal, I did the Annarpurna Circuit 23 days last year with another company. I believe that I can safely say that they are reliable, amiable and very helpful. Anyways, I will stop singing their praises now. I am very happy to provide a recommendation to other travellers and happy for them to Email me (contact details with Yala) if they want. Regards, Daphne Mt.Kailash tour from Simikot

A big thank you Yadu, I am home safely now in South Africa and I would like to write to you to say a very big thank you for the excellent service. Apart from that Kushang speaks very highly of Yala and of Yourself so you must be doing something right. Kushang is an excellent porter/guide and I have no doubt that he will make an excellent leader guide soon. I will not hesitate to recommend your company on the Thorn tree and will be sure to contact you again with regards to trekking next year. Take care Best wishes, Natasha Barnes Everest Base camp and Kalapathar trek December 2006

Hi Yadu, Thanks for a wonderful holiday in Nepal. I really enjoyed the Langtang and Helambu valleys and I thought Pasang was exceptionally talented. His team was a lot of fun and we all became friends. I am not on Facebook and I couldn’t submit this ‘trip advisor’ testimonial because of this. So I have emailed it directly to you: I’ve recently come home from the Langtang and Helambu Valley trek that Yala Adventure arranged for us from Australia. During the planning stage of this trek Yadu at Yala Adventure provided accurate and prompt information to our group. They also linked us to a trek that suited our interests, fitness, budget and timeframe. When we arrived in Nepal we met with Yadu who provided additional details of the trek. Yala had arranged a wonderfully friendly and experienced team who ensured our holiday went well- there were no bad surprises, sickness or delays. Our guide had a ‘can do’ attitude and genuinely cared for our well-being and holiday experience. Throughout the 14 day trek we all became friends. I thoroughly recommend Yala to anyone considering a trek in Nepal and beyond. They are upfront, prompt and professional. Regards, Sharon Cunial Grassy Head NSW Langtang-Helambu Trek