My first trek in Nepal was in 1969 with just one porter - my last was in Nov 2019 with friends and a team of 16 including guides, cooks & porters. So far I've hiked over 3500 miles in the Nepal Himalaya and have been on two Everest expeditions, in 1975 from Nepal and in 1982 from Tibet. I have a fair amount of experience in dealing with trekking agencies as well as trekking on my own, both camping and staying in guest houses. Basanta has organized my last six trips and all have been exceptional. Basant and his office staff are friendly, helpful and efficient and the staff assigned to us from the Sirdars (Head Guide), the cooks and all the porters have been equally outstanding. I have not received such personal attention and service from any other trekking company and I have no hesitation in stating that Basanta & his team are the best organization I have worked with over 50 years trekking.

I stayed in Nepal for four months and the whole time I was there I felt completely supported by bat. The team organized every activity, which included trekking and rafting, perfectly and the whole experience went incredibly smoothly. Any question that is answered by one of the team beats in a very short period of time. Even when my friends and I decided to add certain activities to our trip or change some of the more subtle details BATE would be extremely helpful and re-organize everything for us. I am so grateful to Basant and his team and can't wait to visit Nepal again soon! !

I have previously travelled with Basanta Adventure in Nepal and Bhutan and when I decided that I wanted to join the annual Shoton Festival in Lhasa, I immediately contacted them. And as always, Basanta Adventure organised the most amazing personal experience. All visas and paperwork was handled by Basanta Adventure while I enjoyed Kathmandu and then provided with personal transfers. Arriving in Tibet, I was greeted at the airport and immedialty made to feel like a friend returning home. Nothing was too difficult for Basanta Adventure staff. Throughout the Shoton Festival, I wasn’t just an observer but given the opportunity to join local families in all their festivities. Delicious picnics, blessings with pilgrims, taken home to taste mums cooking and always searching out the most obscure and incredible local restaurants, often well hidden away. Travelling around Tibet after Shoton was again like touring with family, easygoing and relaxed. My guide, driver and I laughed a lot and enjoyed each others company while they educated me on everything local. The organisation and personal service you receive from Basanta Adventure, whether in Nepal, Tibet or Bhutan is far more than that of a sightseeing company. They truly care about you and help you become part of the fabric of local life. By the time you leave you have made many friends.