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After completing the Everest Base Camp trek last year, I wanted a quieter trail this time. Khopra Danda Trek was perfect! The views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri were stunning, especially at sunrise from Khopra Ridge. The trail was peaceful, with beautiful forests and villages along the way.

Footprint Adventure made everything easy with great planning and a friendly guide Ashish. This trek felt special, and I’d recommend it to anyone looking for a less-crowded, scenic adventure.

The company was amazing! they took care of every detail and provided excelent tour guides, drivers and service overall! We did a 2 day Kathmandu tour and 3 day safari in Chitwan. We really recommend them!

As a group of six people, Footprint Adventure exceeded our expectations in all aspects of our trek including:

From the first email over a year in advance of our adventure, Sharan was very responsive, professional and easy to work with to plan our personally customized trek for six people starting in Phaplu and crossing over Renjo La to Gokyo. Using his expertise, he proposed several improvements and options to the original itinerary we requested to ensure we had flexibility for unexpected changes and allow us to acclimatize adequately. He responded to all requested changes and questions we had in a very timely manner.

The original cost estimate provided months in advance was clear, detailed and thorough. There were no additional changes to the budget or hidden fees when we arrived in Kathmandu.

From the time we arrived, Ganesh was there to welcome us at the airport and ensure we were transported to our hotel safely.

The pre-trek orientation was informative and beneficial. We had a few last minute requests during the orientation which Sharan quickly accommodated for us.

We encountered several challenges at the start of the trip due to weather conditions preventing flights between Kathmandu and the Everest region for several days prior to and during our trek. Footprint was quick to suggest alternatives to keep our trek on schedule which required different travel arrangements and booking new accommodations along the trek. Shanti (our female lead guide) and Sharan did excellent job of managing the changes.

Shanti, Dipak and Chhring are very competent and were amazing guides. We could not have expected a better group to lead us. By the end of the first day, they quickly became close and trusted friends. Their attention to details, high level enthusiasm, great sense of humour and continuous regard for our safety was greatly appreciated by all of us.

Our porters were very dedicated and professional and we all quickly developed friendships with Suresh, Suresh, Lali and Budhi.

Accommodations and meals were fantastic.

When we arrived at Gokyo Lake, part of our group was unable to continue over Renjo La  due health issues and we decided to split into two groups. They were able to ensure the group that was unable to go over Renjo La still had a memorable experience and the remainder of the group successfully continued with original itinerary.

Footprint Adventures, specifically Sharan, Shanti and Dipak, were able to quickly adjust our itinerary (transportation, accommodations and resources) to unexpected challenges out of their control (weather, flight cancellations and health issues) and our last minute requests by our group without compromising our trek and maintain the original budget.

Based on our experience, Footprint Adventure can be trusted to provide the expertise, dedication, competent, caring and friendly staff and attention to details to plan and deliver an amazing trek. We would definitely recommend Footprint Adventure to our friends and would not hesitate to use them for future treks.

Thanks to Footprint Adventure for an amazing and memorable adventure and new friendships.

I recently completed the Annapurna Circuit Trek during the off-season with Footprint Adventure, and it was an amazing experience. Trekking without the usual crowds gave us a peaceful and intimate journey through stunning landscapes. Our guide, Abhishek, was exceptional—knowledgeable, friendly, and always ensuring our comfort. The teahouses were comfortable, and the food was great, even with fewer tourists around. If you're looking for a quieter, more personal trek with excellent guidance, I highly recommend the Annapurna Circuit off-season with Footprint Adventure!

First of all, I would like to thank the entire team of Footprint Adventure for making my dreams come true. Me and my friends were very skeptical about the entire trip to Bhutan. But since we had already done a trip with Footprint before we knew we could trust them entirely. the trip was nothing short of magical. From the moment we landed in Paro, the country stunned me. The itinerary was perfectly planned.

The highlight of my trip was the hike to Tiger's Nest Monastery. The challenging climb was so rewarding when I saw the monastery. Like how is it physically possible to build something like that?

I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to Sharan, Madhav, and Ganesh for their excellent guidance and care. From the moment we decided to book the trip we knew we were making the right choice because they were so thorough with everything. I could call them anytime and they would pick up. They were knowledgeable, friendly, and always willing to go the extra mile. Our guide Pema was a sweetheart. His passion for Bhutan was infectious, and they made me feel like a part of the local community. We really didn't have to worry about a single thing. the only thing that we had to do was be present and have a blast. The culture, the way of life in Bhutan is like time traveling in the past. 

I highly recommend Footprint Adventure for anyone planning a trip to Bhutan. They offer exceptional value and personalized service! Thank you guys...

What a dream come true! Finally being able to visit Nepal this year and it was made so special travelling with Footprint Adventure. From the moment I arrived till we parted ways, Footprint Adventure was always there to guide and assist. They were always responsive via emails during the planning of the trip. Being guided by the incomparable Ganesh was also a treat! He was knowledgeable and resourceful and always making sure that I was well taken care of. The team that accompanied me throughout - Ram, Prakash, Bhoj, Mina were a great bunch to hang out and hike with. Not forgetting Sharan, who was very welcoming and included me in their company’s anniversary celebrations as well! I highly recommend travelling with Footprint Adventure - they’re a bunch of good, kind and friendly people, wanting to do some good along the way too.

I was frantically looking for a Trekking agency to guide a group of two, for off season trek to EBC. A friend suggested to contact Sharan Karki, E.D. of Footprint Adventure. Over the phone, he answered all my trek related queries unconditionally and also offered the options available so that I can decide how I intend to do the trek. Upon his recommendation, I decided to go for a 12 day trek. Even in his absence, Ganesh took over to guide me through with the preparation. Even after I embarked on the trek, he constantly called to know my status (as I told them I am very prone to A.S.).

The agency provided me with a very reliable porter Mr. Arun Magar, who lived up to my every expectation. Among the two, my brother was like a hare and I a tortoise :D , but Arun still managed to be by our sides when needed. Arun’s attentive and proactive traits helped me reach EBC and scale Kalapathar despite being hit by A.S. at Pangboche (Day 5).

On the last leg of our trek, as we were late to reach Lukla, Sharan did the confirmation of our return flight, which led to our timely return possible.
Their courtesy doesn’t end there. A few days later, Ganesh visited me at the office to drop off a certificate of successful completion and a souvenir (Printed coffee mug with me at EBC).

I have nothing but admiration towards the very dedicated and motivated team of Footprint Adventure for providing unparalleled support from the beginning till the very end of my EBC Winter Trek, 2023 and will highly recommend to those who intend to trek in Nepal.

Cheers!!

Let me tell you, Bhutan was a total dream come true! The mountains? Forget about it. They were like something out of a fairytale. I mean, I've seen pictures, but nothing can really prepare you for how unreal it is in person. And don't even get me started on the hike to Tiger's Nest Monastery. It was tough, no doubt, but totally worth it. The view from the top? Mind-blowing.

The people there were absolute sweetest. I felt like I was part of one big, happy family. They were always smiling, always helpful, and genuinely interested in sharing their culture with us. I had the best guide in the world.. Pasang! he made me feel like we knew each other for years. I learned so much about their traditions, and their food. I tried all sorts of local food. Some of it was a bit weird, I won't lie, but most of it was delicious. And the chili peppers? Holy moly! I've never tasted anything like it. But hey, that's part of the adventure, right?

A huge shoutout to Footprint Adventure for making this trip so unforgettable! Sharan and Madhav were absolutely fantastic. They made everything so easy! They made sure i was comfortable at all times and always went the extra mile to make mt experience special.

Overall, Bhutan was just one of those places that steals a piece of your heart. It's not just a destination, it's an experience. If you ever get the chance to go, don't think twice. Just book that ticket!