Traveller Stories

“Beautiful trek with a great guide”

Jiban was wonderful right from day one -- friendly, patient, and always happy to point things out along the trail. Namche was a highlight, and the walk up to Tengboche gave us some incredible views. The length of the trek suited our holiday perfectly.

“More than just a trek”

What I loved most about the Annapurna Circuit was the variety -- the scenery felt completely different every few days, and the villages and local life made the journey even more interesting. The MountainKick team were very helpful both before and during the trek. Crossing Thorong La was hard going, but standing at the top made it all worthwhile.

“A great introduction to trekking in Nepal”

We did this as a group of friends and had a brilliant time. Gopal was friendly, relaxed, and clearly knew the route well. The scenery was fantastic, especially around Ghorepani and Poon Hill -- challenging enough to feel like a proper trek, but still very manageable for us.

“A fantastic route through Nepal”

Jeevan made a genuinely great experience out of the Annapurna Circuit. The route gives you such variety of landscapes, and he made the journey more interesting by telling us about the villages and local life we passed through. MountainKick were very professional and easy to communicate with before the trek. Happy to recommend them.

“An incredible Himalayan adventure”

Balram looked after our group extremely well -- he knew the route, kept a good pace, and was always checking how everyone was feeling. The Three Passes route is hard work, but the views of Everest, Lhotse, Cho Oyu, and Makalu make every climb worthwhile. Would absolutely recommend MountainKick for this trek.

“Our first trek in Nepal”

None of us had any high-altitude trekking experience, so Jeevan's patience really made a difference with our small group. He explained each day clearly and never made us feel rushed. The trail itself was beautiful -- forests, villages, and eventually the mountains around Annapurna Base Camp. MountainKick kept the whole process simple, and we felt looked after from the moment we landed in Kathmandu until we flew home.

“Challenging but absolutely worth it”

We travelled as a small group and had a great experience with Gopal -- calm, friendly, and very knowledgeable about the route. Tilicho Lake was a real highlight, but crossing Thorong La is when the sense of achievement really hit. MountainKick organized everything smoothly and we felt well looked after the entire time.

“Lucy”

We were a group of six friends who had an unforgettable experience hiking the Annapurna Circuit with Jiban and the Mountain Kick team! From the moment we were picked up at the airport to our final drop-off, Jiban made sure everything ran seamlessly. He was incredibly accommodating, and we never had to worry about logistics — all our accommodation, trekking permits, ordering of our meals and arrangements were expertly taken…

“A very special part of Nepal”

We travelled as a couple and had an incredible time in Tsum Valley. It feels completely different from the busier trekking routes -- the monasteries and small villages were the real highlight for us. Our guide was excellent and made the whole journey comfortable, and we loved learning about local culture along the way.

“Beautiful route and wonderful experience”

Jeevan was friendly and patient and made sure we were comfortable the whole way through. The sunrise and mountain views from the higher camps were incredible. This was our first trek in Nepal, and MountainKick made the whole thing feel very easy to navigate.