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5.0
“I had a wonderful experience joining the 11-day Nepal Wellness Trip in April 2026.”
The customized itinerary offered a great balance of sightseeing, culture, nature, and wellness. The historical sites, beautiful mountain scenery, peaceful lakes, and relaxing atmosphere all gave us many unforgettable experiences. What I enjoyed most was that the trip was not just about sightseeing. The yoga and wellness activities gave us time to rejuvenate, relax, and reconnect with ourselves. The tour was well organized, and our Nepal tour guide Santosh is friendly, helpful, and professional throughout the trip. I also enjoyed traveling with the group and meeting new friends along the way. Overall, it was a memorable and meaningful trip. I would definitely recommend Himalaya Society Journey to anyone looking for a combination of nature, culture, adventure, and wellness.
Lily Liew
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5.0
“10 days yoga holiday trekking tour with Himalayan Social Journey.”
We had an amazing experience with Himalayan Social Journey! We were a group of yoga and natural lover which needed a last-minute tour package — they came through with flying colors. They managed to put together a fantastic tour package for us at a great price. Communication was clear and efficient, and the whole experience exceeded our expectations. Everything was smooth, well-organized, and enjoyable. We truly appreciated their effort and professionalism. Highly recommend their service. Specifically thanks for the tour organiser Aswin, trekking tour guide Subash and all the staffs working in Himalayan Social Journey.
Tan Geck Lang
Yoga Instructor · Singapore
5.0
“Honestly one of the best trips I've been on.”
Himalayan Social Journey packed yoga, trekking, rafting and sightseeing into one trip, and somehow it didn't feel rushed. There was room to actually enjoy each part instead of just ticking things off. The team looked after us really well the whole way, always around if we needed anything. What stuck with me most wasn't even the activities though, it was the people, the friends I made along the way, and getting a real feel for the culture instead of just seeing it from a bus window. Would recommend Himalayan Social Journey to anyone who wants more than just a standard Nepal holiday.
Lua Chu Tin
Student · Singapore
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5.0
“Mingmar looked after us really well the whole way through.”
He was patient when we were tired and gave us practical advice that made the higher sections a lot more manageable. We loved hearing about the local communities and learning about the mountains from someone with that much actual experience of the area. Challenging journey, but one we'd happily do again.
Vanessa Lee
Singapore
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5.0
“Our trek with Indra was a genuinely good experience.”
He was professional and approachable, always around if we had questions. On the more difficult sections he helped us find a rhythm we could keep, and made sure nobody got left behind. His knowledge of the region made it feel like more than just following a trail from point A to point B.
Stephanie Tan
Singapore
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5.0
“Ranbir made a genuinely challenging trek feel manageable.”
He knew when we needed to slow down and kept us going with encouragement through the long climbs. We also appreciated how much he taught us about the local villages and the mountain environment along the way. The final approach to Annapurna Base Camp was incredibly rewarding, and the views were beyond what we'd expected, even after all the photos we'd seen.
Ryan Ho
Singapore
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5.0
“Mingmar was a huge help throughout the trek.”
He kept checking on the group, made sure we were eating properly, drinking enough water, and not overdoing the pace. His calm personality made the harder days feel a lot less stressful than they could have been. And the way the scenery changed from the lower villages up into the high mountains was amazing, really.
Amanda Wong
Singapore
5.0
“One of my favourite trips so far, honestly.”
Mingmar had a lot to do with that. Whenever someone in the group was tired he'd adjust the pace and make sure we actually had time to rest instead of just pushing on. He was happy to answer pretty much any question about the mountains, the villages, the Nepalese way of life. The scenery from Machapuchare all the way to Annapurna Base Camp was spectacular, and having someone that knowledgeable with us made it even better.
Natalie Wong
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5.0
“Great introduction to the Himalayas.”
Santosh stayed attentive the whole way and helped us figure out how to pace ourselves, especially once we started gaining altitude. Having someone with his experience around gave us confidence whenever the trail got difficult. We especially enjoyed his stories about life in the mountain communities, which stuck with us almost more than the views themselves. Reaching Annapurna Base Camp was a moment I won't forget.
Kevin Chua
Singapore
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5.0
“Annapurna Base Camp went beyond what we expected.”
Santosh balanced being professional with being genuinely friendly, which isn't always the case. He helped us manage the altitude, kept us encouraged on the steep sections, and made sure we actually had time to enjoy the scenery instead of just powering through it. The sunrise over the Annapurna range was easily one of the highlights of our whole trip to Nepal.
Marcus Lim
Singapore
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5.0
“One of our more memorable trips, easily.”
Ranbir was supportive from day one and made sure we always knew what to expect for the day ahead. When the trail got demanding he told us to take it step by step instead of rushing, which sounds simple but genuinely helped. His knowledge and just his general attitude made a real difference. Reaching Annapurna Base Camp together as a group felt like a real achievement.
Nicholas Goh
Singapore
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5.0
“We really enjoyed doing Annapurna Base Camp with Indra.”
He was friendly, patient, and genuinely seemed to care more about us enjoying the journey than just getting us to the destination. He helped us through the steep sections and told us about the mountains and communities around us as we went. The whole trek felt well supported and, honestly, a lot more personal than I expected.
Sarah Lim
Singapore
5.0
“This ended up being a lot more than just a trek.”
Santosh was friendly, professional, and paid attention to how we were all doing the whole way round. Those long stone steps on the harder sections nearly did us in, but he kept encouraging us without ever rushing, and let us set a pace we could actually keep up. He also helped us make sense of the local culture and the mountain environment around us. Coming from Singapore, honestly nothing about this trip felt like anything we'd done before.
Adrian Lim
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5.0
“Ranbir made our first Nepal trekking experience genuinely memorable.”
He knew the route well and was good about giving us a heads-up on what the next section of trail was like before we got there. When we got tired he'd adjust the pace and kept the group together rather than letting people fall behind. The scenery through the Annapurna Sanctuary was incredible, better than I expected.
Jonathan Tan
Singapore
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5.0
“From day one Mingmar made us feel comfortable and looked after.”
The trek turned out more physically demanding than we'd imagined, but he helped us manage our energy and never made us feel rushed to keep up. Having his experience around was especially reassuring once we got higher up. Annapurna Base Camp itself was breathtaking, and getting there felt like a genuine achievement, not just another stop on the itinerary.
Cheryl Koh
Singapore
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5.0
“Santosh was honestly one of the best parts of the whole trek.”
He knew the route inside out and always seemed to know we needed a rest before we'd even said anything. On the longer walking days his encouragement really did help keep us going. He also made it more than just a walk by explaining the local villages, the traditions, the landscape around us.
Andrew Lee
Singapore
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5.0
“Challenging trek, but incredibly rewarding.”
Indra stayed calm and friendly through all of it, and was genuinely attentive. He made sure we knew what to expect from each day and stepped in whenever the altitude or the long climbs got tough. His knowledge of the area added a lot to the whole experience. Seeing the mountains at sunrise is something I don't think we'll forget.
Michelle Goh
Singapore
5.0
“We were pretty nervous going in about trekking at altitude, but Santosh put us at ease pretty quickly.”
He was patient about explaining how to pace ourselves, kept reminding us to drink water, and could tell when we needed a short break before we even asked. Knowing the trail and the local communities as well as he did made the whole trek feel more meaningful than just walking from point to point. The sunrise at Annapurna Base Camp was unforgettable.
Cheryl Tan
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5.0
“First Himalayan trek for us, so we really didn't know what to expect.”
Ranbir was supportive the whole way through. Whenever the trail wore us down he'd encourage us rather than push, and helped us find a pace we could actually sustain. He also introduced us to the local culture and told us about the different villages as we passed through them. Fantastic experience from beginning to end.
Daniel Wong
Singapore
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5.0
“Mingmar made the trek feel a lot easier than we'd braced ourselves for.”
He kept checking how we were feeling, reminded us to drink water, and made sure we took our time once we got higher up. His knowledge of the trail was impressive. He helped us notice the smaller moments we'd probably have walked straight past otherwise. And the views of Annapurna and Machapuchare, honestly, spectacular doesn't quite cover it.
Rachel Lim
Singapore
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