Stories from the Himalayas

When preparing for the trip, my son and I selected a beautiful trek with Rajan, with the emphasis on enjoying nature and taking our physical limitations into account. It became the Langtang Valley trek. Upon arrival, Rajan picked us up from the airport and took us to our hotel. Rajan also purchased some extra equipment in consultation with us (ski poles, gloves, etc.) so that we could start the trek well. The trek itself was fantastic and we enjoyed it immensely. His guidance was great, he arranged all kinds of things well in advance and his personal approach was very nice. In addition, Rajan was able to tell us a lot about the area and no question was too much. Thanks to Rajan, our trip went super well. Thank you for that.

We will definitely do our next trip with RP Adventures again.

RP adventures is a company that makes sure you are save, considered and taken care off.

Our journey began long before I reached Kathmandu. Rajan the leader and guide of this trip and I had contact to discuss my needs. My father having a knee issue made it important to find a trek that was suitable. Rajan knew exactly how to approach this and thought carefully about our options. Giving the pros and cons of each trek. After which a clean and neat pdf was provided with all details of the trip that allowed us to go back to it whenever we needed.

We settled on Langtang valley. A beautiful trek thats steep at the start but afterwards is slow and steady up to 3850 meters.

Rajan picked is up from the airport to make sure we got to our hotel quickly and efficiently. Next day we met up in Thamil to shop for the remainder of our items that were missing for our journey ensuring we got fair prices and thinking carefully about the conditions above 3000 meters.

Once we left he arranged a 4×4 jeep making our 10 hour bus journey into a 7h jeep ride significantly easier and save. Unlike most trekkers who start at Syapru Besi, Rajan arranged we stay the night at Khangjim. A small town 200 meters higher saving my dad a steep climb up and starting the trek harder then needed.

And its exactly all these actions of Rajan that set him apart. He considers every aspect of the trip before it even begins. Making sure all is well. We had 2 extra days in case on of us got sick. Dietary options were considered, duration of stay, potential health issues, budget, trekking requests, information and facts. All these things is what makes Rajan an entirely different type of guide.

One that goes above and beyond.

So , if you consider trekking the Himalayas , and want to support the local economy while making sure your trip is comfortable.

I recommend RP adventures above all else.

Where to begin.. I was invited to join Rajan’s tour which he organized with his wife Anita for a lovely couple from germany- Jürgen and Petra. Before going into detail, I can sum up the experience as: An adventure of a lifetime!!! (Exclamation marks well deserved). I joined in Namche Bazaar and our stops were as follows: Thame-Lunden-Renjo La Pass-Gokyo-Dole-Machermo-Namche Bazaar- Phakding-Lukla-Kathmandu. We were time flexible, so we took acclimatization days at every stop when ascending. This was something I really appreciated since I feared AMS every stop of our route, but when trekking with Rajan and Anita, it was simply not an option! We were so well taken care of, food and drinks were always at hand, every day we did just the right amount of trekking to leaves us tired and satisfied but not exhausted. Rajan kept an eye on us, very alert of any signs of something going wrong, sometimes he knew even before we did that a break is in order or we need to slow the pace, or simply that we need a snickers from his secret stash to keep the pace up! Another great aspect of being part of this tour, was Rajan’s local knowledge. He knew the most picturesque trails that were far from the beaten track and which still led us to our destination, also, this stretches to accomodation choices – we did stay in some lovely lodges along the way in which nothing was ever lacking, the food was delicious and the owners accomodating to any extra requests we had (like laundry, hot shower, etc.). I believe myself lucky to have found Rajan’s tour in Nepal, since the experience was truly one of a lifetime… The things we saw and experienced were breathtaking and left me craving for more. Also, Rajan and Anita are delightful to be around, always smiling, and with a sense of humour that aims to challenge and motivate you towards surpassing your limits, and that’s a well needed quality when dealing with the Himalayas. Upon my next visit to Nepal, I’ll definitely book with Rajan again, I can’t recommend him enough. Thanks a lot for this wonderful trip!!

PS: A big shout-out to our porter Mahindra, a lovely, positive man who carried our luggage from one point to another. It would have been very tough without you, thank you!!

Excellent to be recommended to anyone who plans to visit Nepal. The guide, the welcoming, the behavior of the support staff, etc everything was too good to have a superb memory to cherish forever. I did a Langtang trek and had a wonderful memory.

Just had my first Himalayan hiking experience. What a magnificent trek to Langtang Valley it’s breath taken and perfect to the beginners, and chose RP Adventures is a bonus on top of it,I feel very safe and comfortable around the guide Pravakar Basnet and my very strong poter Subash, they are patient with my request and very heavy luggage, professional and considerate with my need, take care of not only my trip but also always showing happy faces and having nice jokes with me, it was very much fun, holy, amazing and unforgettable experiences !

What a wonderful experience! I did the long-tang vally trek together with the guide Razan and Porter Shankar. The expertise of both gentlemen made me feel safe and comfortable. I was truly treated like a princess, Thank you for this wonderful unforgettable experience Razan and Shankar.

In October 2023, my friend and I visited Langtang with Rajan. I had gotten to know him through one of my friends, and I have no regrets as he was truly a good person and guide. He took care of us throughout the trip. Everything was well planned, yet he was so flexible when we asked him to change some plans. He is a guide who can be trusted.

Trekking Mardi himal was a great experience. This was my first ever trek and it was absolutely amazing. Our guide Mr. Rajan made sure everything was tailored perfectly. If you are looking for some real good time with nature then this one is for you.

Mardi Himal trek was the trek of our life. As much as the trek was amazing with beautiful views, sometimes it can also be dangerous. We need a proper guide. Our trek to Mardi Himal started from Pokhara where we met Mr.Rajan from RP trek. Mr.Rajan was a very kind and understanding guide. He ensured that we had food and stayed at the best places. It would be unfair if i dont give credit to our porter Mr.Sagar. special thanks to Mr.Sagar who carried our bags during the trek for 40 kms over 4 days.

La experiencia y calidez de Rajan enriquecieron nuestra experiencia, brindándonos profundos conocimientos sobre la cultura local y las maravillas naturales. El trekking en sí ofreció vistas impresionantes de las cadenas montañosas Annapurna y Dhaulagiri, con paisajes que van desde frondosos bosques hasta terrenos alpinos accidentados. Rajan aseguró nuestra seguridad, comodidad y disfrute en todo momento, haciendo todo lo posible para atender nuestras necesidades e intereses. Su conocimiento de los senderos y su capacidad para interactuar con excursionistas de todos los niveles resultaron en una aventura verdaderamente excelente. Recomiendo de todo corazón a Rajan como guía para cualquiera que busque explorar esta hermosa parte de Nepal.

If you are looking for a most comfortable trek experience and a very reliable and friendly trek leader, RP Treks and Mr. Rajan is the person you should really contact. He’s such a caring person and hence, you don’t have to worry about anything once you register with them. Each and everything will be taken care of.

Realize un trekking a Poon hill y la verdad que mejor guía imposible, siempre atento a todas mis necesidades.

La travesía es muy dura, subes 2200 metros en dos días de solo escalera, si si lo que oyes… solo pura escalera. 😂 es el secreto nepalí mejor guardado. Pero Raja se encarga de que te encuentres cómoda todo el rato, es un gran profesional, lo recomiendo al 100%