Published on Nov, 2024

Right from the enquiry stage till the completion of the trek, there was a professional touch in the manner in which the Ashmita team handled things. The trek route starting from Rimbeek and passing through Gurdum, Sandakphu, Phalut, Gorkhey and Timburey provided merserising views. One tends to get a flavour of the local cuisine and their lifestyle. Ensure you are attired appropriately for the trek and also to handle the temperature at night. Shorts and dry fit are approriate for the trek during the day. One would need a full set of warm wear for the night viz., gloves, cap, socks, pant with warm lining and puffer jacket. The trek huts at Sandak phu and Aahl and trekkers and tourists visiting Sandakphu and Aahl need to be mindful of their handling of trash. Throwing trash around ruins the otherwise pristine and sensitive environment.

Published on Nov, 2024

A very well organised trek. Looked after very well, with cheerful leader and great food at all Homestays. Thoroughly recommend this trekking company.

Published on Nov, 2024

We thoroughly enjoyed our Singalila Trek from the 4th-9th November with our guide Tenzi. Tenzi was helpful, kind, attentive and supportive of us on the Trek - he was truly outstanding. Although the Trek is challenging from a physical point of view regular breaks helped us to keep going. The scenery along the Ridge was stunning (as was the weather) and continued very interesting as we walked from village to village. We had a private room with attached toilet at each accommodation, which were sometimes rather basic but clean. We'd suggest bringing your own sleeping bag and small pillow with, although duvets and blankets are provided. The food throughout the Trek was delicious, much much better than we were expecting! We also greatly benefited from the company of two other people from the UK who we met on our trek and their very knowledgeable guide Pemba also from Ashmita. For us this trip was a great experience that exceeded our expectations. We felt Ashmita Trek and Tours was very professional throughout and would definitely recommend them.

Published on Nov, 2024

We had an amazing trek on the Sandakphu Singalila Ridge. This well-planned six-day trek encompassed all the elements of nature, local food, a bit of sweat, altitude gain, stunning mountains, breathtaking sunrises, and cozy, basic homestays. Our guide from Ashmita Trek and Tours, Rupesh, played a significant role in making this trek the best trekking experience we could have asked for. We could truly feel how welcomed and well-liked Rupesh was every time we stopped for lunch or an overnight stay. Rupesh knows the route and terrain inside and out, and he knows exactly when to take breaks. We felt safe and in capable hands throughout the entire journey. And before the trek, we felt well taken care of by Mr. Subash from Ashmita Trek and Tours, who patiently answered all our questions and arranged both airport transfers and a horse to transport our luggage from place to place. We would definitely recommend this trek to anyone looking for a moderately challenging physical adventure. It’s an unforgettable experience that combines beautiful landscapes with the warmth of local culture, and we can’t wait to return!

Published on Oct, 2024

Great expérience from end to end. Easy booking, response to questions before we travelled, organising transfer from airport, etc. Trek it self was amazing. Do need to remember, Himalayas is world's biggest mountain range and the valleys are very steep sided and deep, more so than anywhere in Europe. So walking on "flat" days is up and down and both up and down can be pretty steep. We are 60ish, and reasonably fit and were fine. Accommodation in homestays was very good, they are best described as small guest houses. They were clean, comfortable, with private toilets and bowls of hot water when needed. Food was also really good, noodles, dhal, rice and curries. Popcorn and garlic soup for the altitude - who knew! Lastly we had a great guide, Pemba. Very knowldegelabe, encouraging when needed, and good company. He was terrific. I should say something about the route too. It's very varied, thick jungle like forest, to open scubby heights. The views of Kanchenjunga were amazing when it appeared from the clouds, truly awe inspiring. Sadly due to late Sept rains, there was more cloud early October than usual so we didn't get to see Everest and other peaks. Nevertheless it was a fabulous trek and I highly recommend it. Last thing, trekking hut at Phalut is very basic, well below std elsewhere. Apparently it's getting and upgrade,... and needs it.