If there is a more outstanding trip organizer/guide/trekker/friend somewhere in the world, please introduce me. Razzu Tuladhar put together an epic trip through Nepal for me and my group of friends that none of us will ever forget.

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I have just returned from a trek to Upper Mustang with Razzu and his team. As a nearly burnt-out solo rural medical practitioner this trip was spiritually rejuvenating for me. Firstly of course there was the scenery; the tortured eroded forms of the bare earth of Kali Gandaki gorge, the oases of the village terraces lush with new wheat, the colourful chortens and always high above the haze the great snow bulk of Nilgiri. And then there was the culture. we were priviliged to see people working together in a way largely lost to us. One man guides the oxen another handles the plough, four or five women rake the earth into mounds whilst others broadcast the seed. Groups of women and children sit on the sunny sides of the lanes in Lo-Manthang some are spinning with drop spindles,some are carding the goats wool, an old man spins out prayers for all with his prayer wheel. We visit ancient gompas where rituals are lovingly maintianed. Compassion is palpable and my soul unfolds. Compassion is also the driving ethos of Razzu and his wonderful team. Our every need is anticipated. If we are tired or unwell a helping hand is always there. Razzu,Sham, Ganu, Kolyan and Karma have their eyes on us all the time.

Razzu and his team provide for me an example of compassion informing professionalism that sits gently in my mind as I prepare to return to work.

Thank you Razzu.

David Hunt

Our trip has many emotional feelings for me.  Our group was a nice group of friends, so that made it all fun.  Our leadership was prepared and knowledgeable, so that made things work well and very educational. The weather was great, so that made it beautiful to see and relive in photos. Our time in Lukla was somewhat saddened by the crash, so that made it poignant.  And the mountains were spectacular, so that made it special for me as a geologist.  I enclose a shot of Lhotse (taken in the morning from Dingboche)…what an amazing view of this great mountain with a surreal “halo” on top!  The south face (shown in my photo) rises 3.2 km (1.98 mi) in only 2.25 km (1.4 mi) of horizontal distance, making it the steepest face of this size in the world…according to Wikipedia. Read the rest of this entry »

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This is just to let everyone know that the whole group is safe and the plane that crashed in Lukla was another one. At this moment, Razzu, Marian and the group are still waiting to fly out from Lukla. The Yeti Airlines plane that crashed was attempting to land.

Hotel Nirvana Garden: 00 977 1 4256333/4256300
Razzu Office: 00 977 1 4426463/4427074
Cell no: 00 977 98415391

…ready for the big hike….

 Sept 23/Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu.

Upon arrival at Katmandu’s Tribhuwan International Airport, you will be met by Razzu Tuladhar who will assist and transfer the group to the hotel.

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