The Mountain Company Traveller Reviews

Kangchenjunga Circuit This trek is to the North and South Base Camps of Mount Kanchenjunga in the Eastern part of Nepal. The Kanchenjunga Circuit trek is meant to be one of the finest in Nepal Himalaya and I believe it lived up to it's reputation mainly because of the wonderful diversity. Trekking through cardamon and tea crops, and villages, meeting the local people and then being in the presence of the third highest mountain in the world. I have been on about 16 treks in about 11 years and I, therefore, believe that I am a good judge of what has worked. The guides, support and cook staff went a long way to enhancing my experience.

The managing director and owner of The Mountain Company takes the time to get to know you and your needs. He is personally involved in always moving the itinerary and experience forward. He spends many months in Kathmandhu so that this happens.

The pre trip information was detailed and thorough. We had a valuable pre trek and post trek discussion when all our questions were dealt with. The guides and porters provided excellent support and they were cheerful companions throughout the journey. The itinerary allowed time for careful acclimatisation and the trekking days were planned to achieve the objectives in a sufficiently demanding but enjoyable way.

The Mountain Company provided a first class service throughout. We had confidence in the Company and in their staff in Nepal.

Very well-organised and supported trip. We had to change plans because of the weather but the western leader made sure we still had the beat possible trip (and it was still tough) with many highlights.

Personal interest by the owner/director who was out in Nepal to see us off and had responded to questions etc on calls before the trip. Good follow-up also to improve the trip for future groups.

The Nepal Far West Exploratory GHT trek starts from Simikot and follows a number of remote river valleys in an anti-clockwise direction to the Tibet border at Hilsa. This trek is wild, remote, and very much an exploratory trek in the true sense of the word. An amazing trip to the Far West of Nepal. Amazing culture and amazing mountains. Highlights were seeing Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar but closely followed by the visit to Halji monastery a 900-year-old monastery with a fantastic prayer room. Exploring this remote area of Nepal was a joy, meeting remote local communities and trekking through the wild rugged valleys gave us a great sense of adventure and the true meaning of adventure travel. This trip has been more than I could have ever asked for. We walked for 25 days, put up tents almost every night at a different location and on most days, we had fabulous sunny days. I loved the scenic remoteness, the wonderful company of the local guides, cooks, and porters. I always make an effort to engage with local people wherever I travel to learn about their lives. The kindness with the local crew treated me every day makes me work hard to become a better person myself. I will cherish memories of this amazing trip for the rest of my life.

The Mountain Company is the best a person can ask for. Roland replied to me right away when I inquired about this exploratory trek. Information about the trek was truly clear. I felt extremely comfortable booking with The Mountain Company this exploratory trek. This is the first time I have booked a trek with the Mountain Company. In the past I have used other companies for my trekking adventures. Things The Mountain Company did to make me feel comfortable: - Thoroughly checking suitable participants for this exploratory trek. Being a back-country skier with good avalanche training, I realize how important every single team member is for the success of a trek. - Checking every trekkers equipment before venturing out into the mountains. - Using a knowledgeable local company to work with the Mountain Company to hire local guides, cooks, porters. Roland Hunter was at the hotel to send us off. - Meals were delicious, healthy, and nutritious – meat (beef & chicken) has been dehydrated prior for the trek - Great equipment (new tents), mats, pillows - Porters were properly equipped for the trek, supplied by The Mountain Company (hiking boots, pants, jackets, sunglasses). This is very important for me to see that the entire team, including staff is taken care of. - Safety and hygiene was an important aspect of The Mountain Company, making sure the trekkers well being.

The Everest High Passes Trek arranged by The Mountain Company. Stunning views and wonderful experience in the mountains. I loved the challenge of the passes on a well planned itinerary. Stayed in very friendly and well managed Teahouses and Lodges. Loved those mountains

Roland Hunter and The Mountain Company are top class. They know the Region so well and have excellent guides and team

The Kanchenjunga Circuit was an epic trip, real adventure travel. Just getting to the start of the trek involved an internal flight from Kathmandu, and 10-12 hours of driving along 'interesting' roads. The three weeks of hiking that followed to circuit around the Nepalese side of Kanchenjunga was hugely varied, from tropical, banana growing, lowlands to ~5,000m above sea level with views of huge mountains in every direction. November was the perfect month to do it, with blue skies almost every day, no rain at all, and relatively few people around. It was pleasant during the day and cold at night, with the lowest temperatures about -10C inside the tents, so a decent sleeping bag is needed. There are lodges almost all of the whole way round the circuit now which is helpful for warmer dinning rooms and some facilities (4-5 of them had electricity for charging devices) but camping allows the Mountain Company to control the quality and hygiene of the meals (very important when travelling in remote areas) and the new 3 person tents provided were excellent. The scenery was spectacular and the track was generally well formed and straightforward to walk. There were basically no flat parts so a good level of fitness is required for the 5-8 hours of walking each day. It is a remote part of the world but there are many villages and guest houses so it didn't feel that remote at times. The itinerary was well designed to minimise issues with altitude. The Kanchenjunga Circuit is an excellent choice for those looking for a varied, and challenging long hike in the Himalaya, without the crowds of the Annapuna or Everest regions.

This was the second time I've travelled with the Mountain Company and I wouldn't consider any others for hiking in the Himalaya. Their attention to detail and responsiveness is better than any other travel company I've used. Their itineraries are well designed and frequently reviewed to ensure that they are accurate and work best with the conditions on the ground. Given the pace of change in the Himalaya, particularly the construction of new roads along former tracks, this is really important. I've found them very responsive, before the trek in terms of planning and advice, during the trek if any issues occur, and afterwards in seeking and responding to feedback given.

Decided it was time to pull the trigger on this trip EBC and after a lot of research The Mountain Company was 100% the most professional and experienced I found the longest days for hiking 🥾 and 2 Sherpa and 2 porters for a group of 5 full med back up with Sat phones . Safety first with professional experienced Sherpa. If your thinking of going don’t hesitate to give Roland a ring he will always talk to you no matter what he has summit experience . Best three weeks of my life Amazing 😎🙏👍

The Mountain Company Roland Hunter / amazing company and the best I found to go and do this experience as you have to take into account everything from insurance to professional guides and Sherpas which the mountain company has to make this a journey of a lifetime .

This trek was a true new route exploratory trek in western Nepal. Each day offered a new experience and beautiful scenery. Visiting a 900 year old Monastery and many rural villages and their people were just a few of our experiences. The Mountain Company UK provided excellent guidance, meals, and support throughout our journey. I highly recommend this Company for their thoroughness and superb service.

Roland Hunter and our trek leader Ade Summers were the best combination to assist with every need for their clients. The local guides and crew to support us could not have been better.

We did the luxury Everest Base Camp trek at the very start of the fall season. This was a bucket list trip for two friends in their late 60's. Somehow, I think we appreciated the beauty and ruggedness of this region more than we might have had we been younger. It was a amazing journey every step of the way.

The pre trip and actual trip support and guidance from the Mountain Company team was just amazing. We are so glad we found Roland. Our guide and porter were equally fantastic. The whole experience was kind of life changing for me. I've been back now almost two months and think about it every day. I am grateful to the Mountain Company for helping us make this trip happen. I would never even entertain again going with anyone else.

An amazing 3 week trip to the Karakoram Mountains in Pakistan trekking up the Baltoro Glacier to Concordia (the Throne of the Gods) which provides a sublime 360 degree vista of mountain views. We were really lucky with the weather, and had blue skies and sunshine for the majority of trek which gave us amazing views. Having completed this trip I now completely understand why it is classed as strenuous!! If the sun is shining there is no respite from the elements and the walking is hard. That said, this made the trip even more rewarding, and the whole group made it to K2 Base Camp and the Gilkey Memorial.

I spoke to a number of trekking companies before opting for The Mountain Company to arrange a private group trek to K2 Base Camp. I was really impressed by all aspects of their organisation, from the pre-trek admin and guidance through to the arrival in Islamabad. Their local Agent, Jasmine Tours, manages the logistics in Pakistan and managed to get us away a day early from Skardu during the Eid Festival (no mean feat). We were aware that other trekking groups struggling to get documentation and porters for their trips but TMC who have operated treks in Pakistan for a number of years and have established relationships meant it all ran smoothly for us. Our leader Nat Wilson was exceptional, our local Guide and Porters were also great, but our cook Zulfi kept us fuelled by producing the most amazing meals for us.