April 2026, Tripadvisor

We just finished our trek with earthbound expeditions! We did the Manaslu & Tsum Valley trek and it was so beautiful. Would really recommend the Tsum Valley, as it’s super local and authentic. You can even extend to another small valley in the Tsum, to go see a monastery. We didn’t know about this, but heard great things, so would love to go next time. Our guide (which is mandatory on the trek) Som Giri was a kind and funny man who kept everything interesting on the trek. He helped out finding tea houses and organising breakfast, lunch and dinner for us every day. I would recommend Som as a guide for the trek, he’s a great guy to spend the 2 weeks with! We are from nz, so having a guide for our hike was definitely an interesting and sometimes challenging experience. It’s a tough trek (especially the pass day), so make sure you have all your elevation sickness meds, first aid kit and warm layers handy (look after yourself). All in all it was a fabulous experience enjoying the beauty of the mountains and the beautiful Nepalese culture! Easy and clear communication on email with the company was also helpful!

April 2025, Tripadvisor

This was our fourth trip to Nepal with Earthbound Expeditions. Obviously, as a repeat customer, we think Earthbound is an amazing organization, and this trip was more of the same great service and experiences that we have come to expect. We did most of the Annapurna Circuit Trek (drive from Kathmandu to Chame, walk from Chame to Kagbeni including Tilicho Lake, drive to Tatopani , walk to Ghandruk and then drive to Pokhara). Our guide was Gopal who is both an excellent guide and an excellent person who eliminated all hassles along the way - all we had to do was walk and figure out what we wanted to eat( one of us has a food allergy and Gopal made sure thst was totally accommodated for). As usual, Rajan adapted a few things on the itinerary along the way as one needs to do when traveling in Nepal. Do not hesitate to book with Earthbound Expeditions.

June 2017, Tripadvisor

Rajan helped us organize an awesome tour and trek in Kathmandu valley! During our city tour, our guide Assok was extremely knowledgeable about all of the different World Heritage Sites that we visited that included the Monkey Temple, Pashupatinah, Boudhanath and Patan Durbar Square. Our trek guide Anjur was equally wonderful and we had a great trek through Kathmandu Valley. Trekking through the country side we enjoyed good conversation, beautiful views and a glimpse into the lives of people who lived and worked around us. The Kathmandu Valley Rim Trek was a nice route, even during monsoon season. It was a great mix of moderate terrain (might be challenging for smaller children), great views, and countryside exploration. Earthbound Expeditions made our all of our activities happen so easily, and the communication was excellent as we made our plans. Rajan was so flexible with adjusting our experience around our schedule in Nepal. We could not have asked for a better experience with Earthbound Expeditions and highly recommend using this organization for any of your travel!

July 2026, Tripadvisor

Top-tier organization and unmatched professionalism. I recently returned from a 9-day Everest Base Camp expedition with Earthbound Expeditions. Managing a diverse crew of 47 trekkers aged 10 to 65 is a massive operational challenge, especially with so many novice mountaineers in the mix. Yet, Earthbound executed the trip seamlessly. Our leader, Rajan Ji, demonstrated exceptional leadership throughout the rugged terrain. He managed altitude adjustments, coordinated teahouse logistics, and proactively arranged support horses for anyone struggling physically. His ability to handle sudden itinerary changes gave our entire group a deep sense of security. Every single one of us reached Base Camp safely. I highly recommend Earthbound Expeditions for any Himalayan trek!

October 2023, Tripadvisor

Before Covid, I longed to travel to the Himalayas and happened upon Earthbound’s website. The Nepal/Tibet/Bhutan trip sounded wonderful and I reached out to Rajan, it’s owner. We planned a customized private trip for my wife and I along the basic lines of the itinerary. Well, due to the pandemic we were forced to delay the trip multiple times and as availability and geo politics required changes and adjustments, Rajan worked continuosly with us to design the best possible experience. We probably emailed each other over 200 times and his responsiveness, professionalism and very friendly manner was the same on the last one as on the first. We just returned, and we will need time to fully appreciate the cultural richness, visual wonder and excitement of this extraordinary trip (so many remarkable moments.) We are experienced travellers and have worked with several very highly regarded travel outfits. None of them came close to the level of concern, flexibility and oversight that Rajan provided us throughout. If this region of the world interests you, call him.

May 2026, Tripadvisor

I had wonderful trip organized by Rajan at earthbound with friends through gokyo and to ebc. The trip exceeded my expectation and earthbound was committed to make it a special trip. The agency was very responsive and accommodating with the arrangements. Our guide Chattan was wonderful with his junior guide lotchen helped inform us of various aspects of the culture and also points of interests. They were keen on making it a truly memorable trip and knowledgeable about the region. Most importantly, Chattan was directing through the trail and ensuring our safety throughout the trip. The trip wouldn’t have been possible with our porter help from Kishor and Abishek who encourage us through the treks and shared various aspects of their culture. Overall, the trip exceeded my expectations and I am looking forward for my next trip with them. I have no reservations recommending them to family and friends.

April 2026, Tripadvisor

Hats off to Mr. Rajan Simkhada for his expertise in the field of trekking. Did Manaslu circuit last April and Langtang Valley+ Gosaikunda/ Lauribina Pass circuit this march/ April. Perfectly designed night halts considering daily allowable height gain and good, cosy hotels. Did not feel any AMS symptoms on any day. Quite accomodative to changes/ requests, Rajan goes out of the way to make one comfortable and comes up with solutuons for any situation. The trek itinerary is customised considering individual trekker's potential and capacity. Well versed guides and courteous Porters are his speciality. He has contacts at all the Tea houses on the route. Manaslu was my first trek with Earthbound and I came back to them for this year's Gosaikunda trek. Plan to go to them every year for many more years to come.

August 2026, Tripadvisor

We had an amazing experience with Earthbound Expeditions on our Everest Base Camp trek. From planning and logistics to handling the inevitable challenges of a high-altitude trek, everything was managed exceptionally well. A special shout-out to Rajan, whose leadership, calmness and personal attention made a huge difference throughout the journey. With a large group, keeping everyone safe, supported and moving together is no small task, and Rajan and his team did it remarkably well. Professional, dependable and genuinely caring — highly recommend Earthbound Expeditions for anyone considering EBC or a Himalayan adventure.

May 2025, Tripadvisor

We booked the luxury Annapurna trek for 11 days as a solo couple. It was the most amazing experience. Rajan was very prompt and knowledgeable with my questions when scheduling the trip. He met us at the airport and checked us into our hotel then handed us off to our guide Narayan. He was incredible. I can’t compliment him enough. His knowledge alone was worth the trip. He was very attentive and helped us through every step. He also took me on added small hikes to different places once we reached our destinations and to the market for spices when we finished our trek. Our porter Jaya was extremely helpful and filled in with any language barrier issues I had. I can’t recommend this company strongly enough. I look forward to booking with them again.