EBC April 2022

"When preparing to climb a mountain- pack a light heart" Dan May

...and that is how we prepared for trekking Everest Base Camp. ... read more It was not a vacation, this we knew. There will be no luxuries, this too we knew. Creature comforts will be at a minimum,  this also we knew. The higher the elevation,  the closer to Base Camp it will be basics and survival. This was what we prepared for, this was what we expected. 
However,  the experience with our tour organisers in Nepal, Beyul Travel and Treks(Kathmandu), put a wonderful spin on this adventure!
We were a group of 14 persons from Sri Lanka,  with the tour organised by Classic Travels Sri Lanka and the logistics and trek in Nepal handled by Beyul Travel and Treks(KTM).
From the pickup at Tribhuvan International Airport on day one, to accommodation in the city, the domestic flights to Lukla, the trek itself, accommodation along the way, and the wonderful group of people from the expedition guides (led by Roshan Joshi and Kadhak Rokaya )to the porters and Sherpas, went out of their way to ensure that whatever effects of the lack of comforts and luxuries were minimised and downplayed; resulting in an unforgettable experience of the  beautiful Himalayan Mountains for our group. 
Given the lack of facilities especially at higher elevation as the villages get smaller and facilities more scarce, we were not made to feel these difficulties at all.  A majority of the Tea Houses we were booked into had comfortable rooms, extra blankets on request, clean and functional bathrooms, hot showers(at a cost, starting from around 350NRs going up to around 650NRs as we climbed higher- but totally worth it after a hard day of trekking!), good food and friendly staff. They also arranged facilities to provide us with with clean bottled water for drinking at every Tea House, very important to avoid diarrhea(which at most times happens to be a higher cause for evacuations than AMS, amongst trekkers).
Given all the above in my opinion the most outstanding feature of Beyul is their personnel. The porters are so obliging, helpful and wonderfully kind. The expedition guides are thorough,  knowledgeable and go out their way to make you feel comfortable,  to boost your confidence and to make each and everyone believe in themselves and achieve Base Camp.
A trek becomes so much more memorable when you are given tit bits of information of the natural beauty, landmarks and mountains surrounding you. A trek becomes so much lesser of a challenge when confidence in yourself is continuously boosted by your guides.  No two people are the same, and in our group of 14, the levels of physical stamina, adaptation to altitude and overall trekking abilities varied greatly,  but at no point was anybody left behind or made to feel like underachievers.
This is not to say that it was all smooth sailing...as has to be expected when dealing with many extreme conditions there were some hiccups along the way-booking mechanisms along the Khumbu valley does not work with the same systems as modern cities...so yes some times some Tea Houses were
over-booked or could not deliver on our reservation, but these were far and few between and the greater good of a pleasant trek always overrode these minor incidents.
A heartfelt thank you to all at Beyul Travel and Treks for making our trek to Everest Base Camp in April 2022 one full of beautiful memories and an experience we'll not forget in a lifetime! 
Both this challenging yet utterly amazing and beautiful trek and Beyul's services are hghly recommended to anyone looking for an unforgettable adventure of a life time! Thank you Beyul TravelandTreks!!!

  We had the most memorable trek with Khadak and his team at Beyul this April. The holiday was well organized. But most importantly the team was flexible for any last... read more minute glitches. We felt like a family and want to thank them for all their efforts .

  Mardi Himal Trek and the sights around Pokhara - Completed a trek organised and supported by Beyul in February. Lots of snow above 3000m but this didn’t frustrate the experience. Ganga, our guide always had a smile and... read more certainly motivated us for the challenges ahead. Five stars for just effort of the Beyul team in making the holiday a trip of a lifetime and showcasing Nepal, its people and it’s scenery at its best! I will return!