I have lead groups to Nepal since 1990, and am acquainted with many trekking companies. I am pleased to recommend Nepal Myths and Mountain Trails, and its Managing Director, Mr. Ngima Dorje Sherpa.

I have been Director of Déjà Vu Tours, an adventure travel company based in California, and also have taken my own private groups to Nepal. On each occasion, Ngima and his staff have provided wonderful service. In the planning stage they offer many excellent suggestions which improve the trip. And in-country-- both in Kathmandu Valley, and in the mountains-- they provide once-in-a-lifetime experiences that are safe and fascinating.

Ngima is intimately knowledgeable of all these areas, and his treks are able to give the visitor experiences that other might not otherwise have. His on-trek Sherpa staff is excellent. Time after time they will go out of their way to make sure each visitor has the best possible day on the trail. I have engaged NMMT for treks that were fully catered—with their own tents and cooking crew. I have also used NMMT for tea house treks. On both types, my travelers have thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Not only does NMMT provide excellent service, but they go out of their way to exceed expectations. On one trek, 2 of the NMMT Sherpas had summitted Everest, and they held us spell-bound with their amazing stories one evening after dinner. And on another day of a guided tour of Kathmandu, NMMT arranged for us to have a delightful and well-versed expert accompany us for the day.

A key element is that NMMT is always able to open doors to experiences that otherwise would be missed. On many occasions the staff has had the keen eyes to spot rare animals, and to guide the visitors closer. At other times they have arranged for us to visit village dance festivals. And whenever a monastery is having a ritual, NMMT has been able to give our travelers a front row seat, and often an audience with a Rinpoche as a bonus.

It is a pleasure to recommend NMMT. Namaste, and have a wonderful visit to Nepal.

John Huddleston
Berkeley, California

Nepal Myths and Mountain Trails organised a 23 day tailor made camping trek for 4 of us to Tsum valley and Manaslu in autumn 2011. They were knowledgable about the route, well organised, responsive and easy to deal with. The guides and kitchen staff - who were mostly long term employees rather than the contract staff used by many agencies - were well qualified and experienced. The cook and guide knew the Tsum/Manaslu route well. Both the cook and the assistant guide had summited Everest.The managing director kept in touch with the guide throughout the trek and we had confidence that if some emergency had arisen we would have been well looked after.

Established in 1996, NMMT specialise in tailor made climbing expeditions, treks and cultural tours for individuals and groups. NMMT stand out from the crowd of Nepali agents and although not the cheapest they offer good value for money; they appear to get a high volume of repeat business. A proportion of profits are ploughed back into social projects in the Khumbu area. Highly recommended."

Gillian & Keith Gillianders
United Kingdom