Mangolian Treks and Expedition P. Ltd.

Min Thapa Magar
Managing Director and Founder
Tanahau, Nepal

Years Trekking in Nepal? -

My first time trekking I worked as a porter for a British group on a camping trip around Annapurna, about 22 years ago. As a young man, I worked as a porter for many years carrying heavy loads up and down the mountain side. After being a porter, I started to work and as a cooking assistant, assistant guide and after improving my English and getting experience on many treks, I became a guide. After 11 years as a guide I decided to open my own trekking agency. Now I am happy to be working with an international community and lucky to have friends from all over the world.

Favorite Trek? -
Although the Annapurna area has changed a lot, it is still my favorite trek. As you slowly work your way up through many different villages, rivers and jungles you are able to see a wide range of diversity and people. Eventually you reach your highest point, the Thorong La Pass. After that you pass into another world, with ever changing scenery and villages. Beautiful landscapes, hot springs, temples and monasteries along the way make you feel like you are in a magical place.

What else to do in Nepal?
I love to get off the trekking routes and head to more remote places. In Nepal you can reach far away places by both plane and helicopter. Not all people are able to trek for weeks, so for others, I enjoy taking them to places which they wouldn't think they could ever get to. Even renting a plane and taking a flight around the mountains, can be a once-in-a-lifetime experience to share together.

Jim Booth
Chairman
England

Years trekking in Nepal? 

I have been to Nepal about 25-30 times. Many years ago, I came to Nepal to lead a group of British Army on an expedition to Mount Everest. I have also worked for many years side by side with the British Gurkhas. I have been lucky to climb many mountains and wish to climb many more…

Favorite trek?
I am more of a mountain climber than a trekker, but definitely the Everest Region is my favorite area.

What else to do in Nepal?
Nepal feels like home to me and I have made many friends and family along the way. I love the Nepali people and their culture and also have involved myself in their communities through different social and charitable activities.

Zachary Barton
Marketing Director
Calgary, Canada

Years Trekking in Nepal?
Now I'm going on eight years. My very first trek in Nepal was around Annapurna in 2003 with my father. Like most trekkers, I over-packed and paid for it by having to carry too many extra kilos around for days. But the clean air, fresh water and outstanding views of the mountains made up for everything. Drinking local Apple Brandy to stay warm while we sat around the fire, staring out at the star-filled sky...

Favorite Trek?
To pick just one trek is impossible for me. Everywhere I have gone has been an amazing adventure I will never forget. However, I would have to say the trip we made up to Gosaikhunda, the holy lakes up at 4300 metres was an experience which truly changed me in some ways. I don't know if it was the lack of oxygen or all the pilgrims there worshiping different gods, but I found myself transported into a different world.

What else to do in Nepal?
Many, many things to do in Nepal, but if I had to pick one other activity, it would be rafting. Spending the day rafting through nothing but jungles, sleeping on the side of the river, dancing and drinking all night... not a bad way to spend your time!

Bart Demarest
Marketing Director
Bruges, Belgium

Years Trekking in Nepal?
How many has it been now? I also don't know... Since I came here, the years seem to be flying by.

Favorite Trek?
I lived in the Annapurna region for two years, working in a medical post and had the opportunity to travel all over the area. The main circuit is beautiful, but my heart stays with all the smaller villages and viewpoints that I have visited. There are so many unknown places to go see, including Gurung Hill, which is by far the most beautiful place in the world to watch the sunrise and catch a view of the Annapurna range.

What else to do in Nepal?
In Nepal it seems like on ever mountain top, down every small street and at the foot of every great tree, there is a temple. In Kathmandu alone, you can not walk for more than one minute without hearing a ringing bell, smelling incense or seeing someone bow down to God. Culture in Nepal is not something stuck in a museum or book. Culture here is alive and can be found everywhere you look. They say that there is more than 365 festivals a year in Nepal, meaning that everyday you have a chance to experience the ancient rituals and celebrations of the local people.

Zara,
Marketing Director,
Moscow Russia.

Years trekking in Nepal?
First time I visited Nepal in 2007 and it started with a great flight Moscow - Deli – NepalGandzh – Jumla. Then there was an incredible 19 days journey to RaRa Lake. It was chosen not randomly. My name is ZaRa. After that I came back home to Moscow with the same route. It happened so that I didn't visit Katmandu that time. Everything that I saw in Nepal can hardly be expressed with words. They lost their meanings for me that time.

Favorite trek?
My favorite trek is of course National Park RaRa… and National Park Khabtad with its ashram Khabtad Baba. Om Namah Shivaya! That was the second time I was in Nepal. I visited Katmandu and understood what extreme means in Nepal…

What else to do in Nepal?
Nepal opens up absolutely with different sides of perception. Let one decides what to do here all by himself. And our team will help You to make your dreams come true.