Earthbound Expeditions Reviews 26

A Journey of a Lifetime – Mount Kailash & Mansarovar Yatra

I recently completed the Mount Kailash and Mansarovar Yatra, and I can confidently say it was a phenomenal experience with no stone left unturned. Every detail was meticulously planned, and the execution was flawless from start to finish.

The energy throughout the journey was truly transformational. Our leader Badri Gajurel was a powerhouse of positivity and strength, constantly uplifting the group and keeping our spirits high even in the most challenging moments. His passion and dedication was contagious, creating a momentum that carried us through the entire pilgrimage with grace and enthusiasm.

From the sacred serenity of Mansarovar to the awe-inspiring presence of Mount Kailash, every moment was infused with spiritual depth and emotional resonance. The support, care, and camaraderie among the group and the supporting team from Earthbound Expedition made this not just a trip, but a deeply personal and soul-stirring experience.

If you're considering this journey, I wholeheartedly recommend it. It’s not just a travel experience—it’s a spiritual awakening.🙏

The EBC challenge was simply my best trip with Earthbound team. The Earthbound team led by Badri, is just ideal as they make the experience all worthwhile - motivation. As the motto goes - "there ain't mountain high enough"

5 out of 5.

The worst tour ever. Signed up for an itinerary that changed everyday. Wake up and something was omitted from the tour. Almost everyday something was eliminated or changed Big rip off. Stay away from this company.

I have nothing but great things to say about the team at Earthbound! I did EBC + Gokyo Lakes trek and loved every second! Very well run, organized, and accommodated.

Our group had an excellent trip to Nepal and trekking the Annapurna Circuit. The trek is stunning but the trip was a success due to the organization, logistical planning and personal touches provided by Earthbound Expeditions.

Phenomenal 9 day trek to Annapurna Base Camp with a couple days on both ends in Kathmandu and Pokhara. Rajan and his team were simply amazing. Earthbound handled everything from airport transfers, meal reservations, teahouse accommodations, and even offered assistance in wondering the shops to find the best deals. Earthbound's reputation as a top notch tour operator is well-earned. I'll absolutely be back and will be booking directly with Rajan!! (If you're curious, most western outfitters subcontract to local guides and Earthbound is usually there first call. Skip the middleman and book direct)

Earthbound Expeditions organised a 28-day trip for us that combined Manaslu and Upper Mustang treks, with a short rest in Pokhara. Everything was organised via email before our arrival in Kathmandu, and the few necessary changes during the trip were minor and seamless (28 days is a long time, some changes are bound to occur due to weather or other circumstances!). We had the absolute BEST time! Naresh (guide) and Som (porter) certainly contributed to make our trip one to remember for all the good reasons, and deserve two massive thumbs up for their professionalism and overall kindness. And Rajan was the perfect host, passionate about his country and a great story teller.

Rajan ji and his entire crew made the Annapurna Circuit Trek an experience we will remember forever ! Thank you for your attention to detail and for all the help and care! I will be back in nepal am sure many times over thanks to Earthbound expeditions !!

Amazing experience and looking forward to my next trip.

Nepal is not just known for its great mountains but also known for its great people, their friendliness and their openness to people from far and near. If this is how people of Nepal are, Rajan and his team are the Crem de la Crem of hospitality. He and his team have mastered the art of trekking and guiding novices to fulfill their trekking dreams.
Any trekking operation is built on a few fundamentals that make it successful.. Safety, understanding the trekker's ability, the journey and finally, fun.
Earthbound Expeditions, under Rajan, made sure that all of these were considered each and every day of the hike. This may seem natural and trivial, but setting this precedence early on ensured that our team of 30 (kids & adults) knew our priority at any given time or day. Some of our guides had done multiple Everest rescue missions, Annapurna circuits, EBC and knew the lay of the land to guide us where to rest, where to eat, take pics or even realize that someone is having issues due to altitude sickness etc.
I am glad we went with Rajan and team. Though it was the first time for me with them, many of the folks in the team had already trekked EBC with Rajan and the team a few years back. 
I would highly recommend trekkers to choose Earthbound Expeditions.

We have just arrived back from an absolutely fabulous 2 week family holiday in Nepal. This was my 4th time in this incredible country but my 1st time since I had children. I have been here as a solo traveller, with parents and also on my honeymoon, and every time I have used Rajan and Earthbound Expeditions. In fact I would never use anyone else. I completely trusted Rajan to create an itinerary perfect for my family. We have 3 children aged 9, 7 and 5, and Rajan didn't disappoint, providing a varied and interesting itinerary, which would be achievable for all the children.

In the 2 weeks we toured Kathmandu, went white water rafting on the Trishuli River, visited the beautiful Newari town of Bandipur, did a 4 day trek in the Annapurna Himalayan range, spent time in lovely Pokhara and last but not least went on a jungle safari in Chitwan National Park.

We all loved every part of the holiday, enhanced by Rajan always providing such excellent and professional guides. Namaraj, who was with us from the Kathmandu tour to the end of the trek was first class, and we were joined on the trek by Som and Robindra as porters and also extra help for the children, and the kids loved them! I think the highlight was making dance off videos with them for TikTok!

Rajan remained in contact throughout the whole 2 weeks. When we decided that the drive from Pokhara to Chitwan was a bit too much for the children (a little bumpy and slow going at the moment whilst they upgrade the roads), he very quickly booked us onto flights. He also changed a hotel for us at the last minute because we thought it would be nice to reward the children with a pool after they had done so well on the trek.

Overall I have nothing but positive things to say about our experience, both of Rajan, Earthbound Expeditions, and Nepal in general. It may not seem like an obvious family destination, however the people were incredible with the children, the experiences are life enhancing for the children, and even on the trek there are always food options, even for fussy children albeit basic. It is very accessible and children and parents alike will never be bored with the wealth of experiences to be had here. As their tourism slogan goes, Naturally Nepal once is not enough. Our family will definitely be back. We might even tackle Everest Base Camp next time!

Book with Earthbound Expeditions today, you'll be glad you did. From the moment I contacted Rajan he was 100% professionalism. Our itinerary was complicated, with friends arriving from all over the world at different times, doing different things, including helicopters and luxury accommodations along the EBC, and Rajan handled all of it perfectly. The highlight of the journey was the hike to Everest Base Camp, which is 100% open for business after the pandemic, and is alive with legendary views from the top of the world. We wish we'd taken more time in Kathmandu, which is vibrant if not chaotic, but has a wealth of things to see and experience. When my travel brings me back to Nepal and the Himalaya, I will definitely work with Rajan and Earthbound again.

Highly professional and experienced company. Choose them for the best Nepal experience!

We booked the Poon Hill Trek in Annapurna region with Earthbound Expeditions. The expectation of the trip was surpassed by the organizational expertise of the owner and CEO Mr Rajan Simkhada. From the minute the first email was promptly replied to, through the whole trek until the departure for home, we were so well looked after. Mr Simkhada was always available to answer any question prior to trip. He organised highly skilled team of guide and porter who displayed amazingly detailed knowledge about the area.

Every aspect of this trip met and exceeded our expectations and I would recommend this trip to everyone. The guide, assistant guide/porter (Rajan Neupane and Som Giri) were the best, super attentive and supportive. It was a great experience and great adventure with a professional and friendly team.

Back in Kathmandu, our day sightseeing was also organised through Earthbound. Our driver (Raju) was exceptional. Very professional and friendly service, they listen to what your preferences are and build your holiday around them.

Everything was superbly organised, absolutely reliable service at its best. I can strongly recommend Earthbound Expedition and will be booking with them again on our future adventures in Nepal. Our plan is to continue doing climbing trips in Nepal and we will be sure to book their services again.

Mr Rajan Simkhada and his team will do everything to make sure you have the best trip, if you are planning on trekking, hiking, sightseeing or any adventures when in Nepal, book through Earthbound for an unforgettable experience!

Such an amazing experience. Everything was great. New culture, new people.
It so amazing to learn and see Nepali people how much they are peaceful and calm, although the driving is very stressful 😁.
The food was great.
Rajan’s team is a great team, Arjun and Raju were with us and we really enjoyed spending our time with them.
Thank you guys and definitely we will come back for some long trekking and see Himalayas this time. 🙏🏻 Namaste

Earthbound and Rajan have helped me for several visits in Nepal. From sightseeing to trekking, their knowledge and love of the country makes working with them so pleasant. I appreciate that they have been serving tourists for so many years and everywhere I went they are so well respected.

Earthbound Expeditions organized a wonderful 17-day trip for us in Nepal. It included 5 days of hiking and exploring around Kathmandu Valley, a 5-day Poon Hill trek, and several days in Chitwan, interspersed with free days in Pokhara. We were extremely happy with all aspects of the trip. Rajan, the owner of Earthbound, was great from the word go. He was very helpful in planning the itinerary, very responsive to any questions and ideas we had, and quickly replied to emails before and during the trip. He’s a really dynamic and down-to-earth guy - we enjoyed meeting him in Kathmandu.
We were pleased with all the accommodations he booked, which ranged from 4- and 5-star hotels to basic guesthouses on our trek. We also spent ten great days with Bishal, our guide. He was knowledgeable and patient, had a great sense of humour, and readily adjusted to our less-than-speedy pace (we’re both in our 60’s).
We highly recommend Earthbound Expeditions.

Earthbound Expeditions organized my trip to Nepal in March 2020. My dad (age 63) and myself (age 33) had a wonderful time on our Panarama Hike of Annapurna. I would recommend it very much. I was pleasantly surprised about the good English spoken by our guide, Nama. We also were pleased by how prompt Earthbound was when we wanted to make adjustments to our trip by organizing additional destinations.

We used the services of his company twice. Both times it was excellent. Everyone In his company we're professional. , knowledgeable, and helpful. Our second trip was for 51 days. We traveled to Nepal. Tibet India and Bhutan. We never had any problems. You'll never regret using his company. .

Om Namaha Shivaya
My name is Vandana Inguva I have travelled
With Rajan Simkhada President of
Earthbound Expeditions Pvt. Ltd and their entire team ( Arjun Mouli Narayan etc)
They have arranged my trips very perfectly had very good And best time in my life they made my dream comes true
Most beautiful journey to mount kilash

I have been to mount kilash 2 times in 2014 & 2018
They made me feel at home . They took very very good care of me and every one that travelled with me They were very affectionate and humble in their services and helped any one that needed extra care .
Their arrangements with accommodation food travel tours in Nepal and out of Nepal were very very well arranged and planned
Hats off to them
God bless them all
I would recommended this company for any one interested in going to mount kilash
I am willing to travel with them again in future
And looking forward to meet them again
Thank you very much Rajan ji and team for providing
Excellent services

Om Namaha Shivaya
I wish you all the best and Good luck with all u r future trips

Thank you very much once again namaste 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️💕

U all Rock guys!!!! 👍👍👌👌

Earthbound have organised 3 trips to Nepal for me over the last 10 years, and each time have provided perfect guides, and when i went with my daughter we also had a porter who was great. All were treking in the Everest region as well as visiting other parts of Nepal. The first trip we unfortunately could nor go as we had a family tragedy the day before we were due to fly to Nepal, but Rajan was very helpful and understanding, and gave no problem in moving the trip on 6 months. I have stayed in their hotel in Thamel, EcoResort, which is in a perfect location for exploring Kathmandu and is a great hotel with excellent food and rooms. They have provided excellent guides and transport to visit the historic places around Kathmandu and airport taxis. They certainly deserve a 5star rating as I cannot fault their service, and prices are very good, and importantly Rajan, Badri & Kedar all have a friendly and personal approach and you can always rely on their excellent advice.