Annapurna circuit Trek + Tilicho Lake Trekking

My Journey To Nepal

Namaste!

 My journey to Nepal began in 1974, when the Bhairab Dance Ensemble from Kathmandu visited my hometown on their European tour. One of the dancers lived in my parents' house during that time. With wide eyes I admired her clothes, her beautiful hair and her special way of moving through our house. A little magic emanated from her, and I wished very much to be able to travel to her home country someday. It then took 48 years until I realized this dream.

 At the end of September 2022, the plane took off from Frankfurt to take me to Kathamndu via Delhi and I was excited and nervous at the same time. At the airport in Kathmandu, Tej Panta, my guide who accompanied me throughout the five weeks of my time in Nepal, was waiting for me. He would take me to Kathmandu, on the Annapurna Circuit, where we unfortunately had to stop just before Manang due to very bad weather, to Pokhara, Bhaktapur, and at the end of my trip to a wonderful trek in the Kathmandu Valley with Khadga, Tej's father.

At the beginning of my journey, my trekking on the Annapurna Circuit took me through different vegetation zones and incomparable landscapes: from lush valleys with terraced fields where rice is cultivated, to alpine mountain meadows, to high alpine mountain regions dominated by stone. The roads in remote mountain regions are hardly paved and developed. Landslides can occur from time to time. Due to the bad weather conditions, our route was so badly muddy and blocked by landslides that the way back was very difficult. However, I always felt safe in Tej's company. He exudes a trustworthiness that is difficult to put into words.

We visited Buddhist stupas, temples, and other Hindu holy sites in Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Pokhara and the Kathmandu Valley. Tej tried to answer every question I had about the culture and the way of life. There is a seemingly wild and chaotic confusion in the cities, where people and animals move freely among bicycles, tuk-tuks, rickshaws and cars, ignoring the rules of the road. Even when traffic comes to a standstill, everyone remains calm.

I learned in the weeks to abandon myself to the natural flow on the one hand, and on the other hand to remain focused and agile while doing so. Special magic emanates from Nepal. I had never met more patient, humble, and warm people. My mind and body adapted to the rhythm of the country - I became calmer, more relaxed and had confidence in the people and their way of coping with life.

It was an incredibly moving and good time and this was largely due to Tej Panta, my very experienced mountain guide, who accompanied me safely and conscientiously during these special weeks. He always took care of everything that was necessary and feasible. I will fly to Nepal again next year. Of this I am certain.

Sabine Rößer

Germany

Langtang-Gosainkunda Trekking 2022

Hallo und Namaste Nepal-Freunde, 2 mal verschoben wegen corona, bin ich jetzt im September 2022 nach Nepal gereist. Ich habe mich fuer ein Trekking im Langtang-Tal und ueber den Laurebina-Pass entschieden. Gemeinsam mit meinem Freund Tej Panta als Guide und Hari als Traeger haben wir uns auf diese anstrengende aber schoene Treking-Tour gemacht. Die Eisriesen des Langtang Himal haben sich zumeist hinter den Wolken versteckt, ich war einfach etwas zu frue im Jahr unterwegs, der Monsun war noch nicht vorueber. Dafuer wurde es zu einer Tour mit direkten Kontakt mit der einheimischen Bevoelkerung. Aus vielen Doerfern waren Pilger zum Vollmondfestival unterwegs. Sie haben den ganzen Weg getanzt und uns nach einem laecheln und einem Namaste eingeladen mit zu tanzen. So wurde der beschwerliche Aufstieg einfacher. Viele Bilder auch mit dem Schamanen eines Dorfes wurde moeglich. In Kyanjin Gomba zeigten sich frueh morgen fuer gut 20 Minuten ein Teil des Langtang Himal in seiner ganzen Schoenheit. Abstieg durch bluehende und duftende Hochgebirgswiesen. Der Kaltregenwald tropfte nach den Monsunregenfaellen, aber an allen Gefaehrlichen stellen waren wir ein schnell eingespieltes Team und achteten aufeinander. Abends durfte ich mit in den Kuechen der Lodge sitzen, es waren insgesamt nur wenige Trekker unterwegs. Aus dem Langtang-Tal sind wir dann Richtung Gosain Kund aufgestiegen. Eine zu dieser Zeit wenig bewanderte Route. Viele Lodge hatten daher geschlossen und wir mussten unsere Plaene taeglich anpassen. So kam es, dass wir eine leckere Suppe, von Hari gekocht, in einem Nomadenzelt organisiert bekamen. Die ausgesetzte Wanderroute zwischen Laurebina Yak und Gosain Kund ist mittlerweile auf ganzer Strecke durch ein Gelaender gesichert. Gosain Kund ist ein wunderbarer Ort leicht oberhalb des gleichnamigen Sees. Leider auch hier immer noch Monsunwolken die die Sicht versperren. Der Aufstieg zum Laurebinapass mit 4640m Hoehe ist anstrengend, aber nach knapp 2 Stunden geschafft. Dann gehts abwaerts. Der steile Pilgerweg ist auf langer Strecke ausgebaut mit Stufen und Geroellflaechen. Nicht passend fuer europaeische Fuesse, was anstrengend ist. Nach dem Abstieg schwenken wir in das westlich Helmabu. Hier kommen wir nach Mangengoth und uebernachten dort in einer der am schoensten gelegenen und freundlichsten Lodge ueberhaupt. Im westlichen Helambu, die meisten Trekker steigen ueber das oestlich Helambu ab, wird es noch beschaulicher. Wir wandern durch viele verschiedene Baumzonen und kleine Doerfer. In den Doerfern koennen wir das Leben ohne Touirsten beobachten. Skurill wird es in Chisopani. Einige Ruinen der schweren Erdbeben in 2015 stehen noch, gleich nebenan sind neue erdbebensichere Lodges entstanden. So sitzt man auf der Terrasse und schaut u.a. auf diese Truemmer. Dahinter in nicht all zu weiter Entfernung zeigen sich hin und wieder einmal verschiedene Eisriesen. Selbst Dhaualagiri und Manaslu sind in der Entfernung zu erkennen. Toll. Der Neubau eines Stausees Dhap Dam hat unseren Abstieg aus dem Helambu ungeplant veraendert. Ein kliner Teich ist hinter dem Staudamm fuer uns im Weg. In der Monsunzeit kann er auch nicht umwandert werden. Naja, die Blutegel will ich auch nicht vergessen, sie begleiten uns die ganze Wanderung. Nach direkten Kontakt von Salz oder Insektenspray lassen sie von einem ab. Dennoch verzeichnen wir ein paar Attaken, wenige erfolgreich. Doch zurueck zur Tour. Ploetzlich, wie bestellt taucht der lokale Jeep auf dem Weg Richtung Kathmandu auf und hat noch Platz fuer uns 3. Insgesamt 15 Personen und Gepaeck sind in dem Jeep ueber die Potterroad unterwegs. Der Fahrer kennt die Schlagloecher, er faehrt gut. Ich beziehe Quartier in Bhakthapur. Deutlich ruhiger als Kathmandu und viel dichter an der einheimischen Bevoelkerung. Auch Lalitpur hat sehr viel Kultur mit sehenswerten Tempelanlagen zu bieten. Diese sind aber zum Teil nur mit einem guten Guide in den Hinterhoefen zu finden, Tej ist so guter Guide. Also ich komme wieder nach Nepal, einfach der Menschen wegen hier.

Vielen lieben Dank an Tej Panta und Hari fuer die sehr schoene gem,einsame Tour.

Tej Panta ist erreichbar ueber Asian Expedition Pvt.Ltd company, www.adventuremountains.com, mailto adventuremountains@gmail.com

Auch meinem Freund Peter von carpediem Reisen vielen Dank fuer die Organisation von Deutschland aus.

Namaste

Klaus, Kassel, Germany

Everest + Island Peak 2018

Dear Tej, The trek to Mount Everest and Island-Peak Basecamp was very nice. Tej has prepared the entire trip, which has lasted 3 weeks, excellently and accompanied me very well, It was already my third Nepal trip together with Tej. I highly recommend him as a guide. Many greetings, including to your family. Your,

Poonhill-Ghorepani-Annapurna-Trek-2018

We had a super trekking tour being first time in this nice country and mainly due to Tejs experienced coaching even our senior team (average 67 years ! ) succeeded in all difficulties ( weather, trails, adapt to altitude etc )

We enjoyed very much the Annapurna mountains, all the interesting nature including the blooming Rhododendrons forest and in addition many interesting cultural sites of Kathmandu valley - we will have best memories of Nepal forever - Namaste

Round Annapurna Trek-2017

Thank you for organizing my first Nepal Trip. The Annapurna Circuit is really a great experience. With your well-done organization I saved lots of time for relaxing and enjoying countryside.
Best regards,
Mathias

Everest Base Camp Trekking-2016

I have made three treks in Nepal - all organized by Tej Panta of the Adventure Mountains company. Last year I went to Everest Base Camp and was guided by Bahadur Panta, a senior guide of Adventure Mountains Co. This year I plan to return to Nepal and go to the Mustang area. Tej is highly experienced and really cares about his clients. He does everything possible to ensure his clients have a rewarding safe trekking experience.

Annapurna Base Camp Trek- Autumn 2016

Nepal Around the Annapurna Circuit -Spring 2016

Namaste Tej,
First: it was our first trip to Nepal, but not the last.
Second: Tej Panta was our guide, and when we come next time, he has to be there again.
Our trip was organized by Carpe Diem Reisen Kassel (http://www.carpediem-reisen.de) and on the trip, we were supervised by Tej Panta (http://www.adventuremountains.com.)
 The best thing is to happen for us. We had three porter. Biju,Kamising and Dhyanu. Bishu is also cooking, when you have a camping trek, and .... and .....
They make a very good job, when we came to our lodge, were the bags already in rooms. Sometimes, Biju made us special Nepalese starters. (Bhatmas sandeko, Pakaudas - excellent).
If you like nature and hiking, then you are right in Nepal.  We were lucky with the weather, Three weeks sun and little clouds and no rain during the hike. Only in Pokhara it was so hazy, that we could not see the mountains.
Tej told us a lot about buddhism and hinduism,  and because our group was so small, we could see many things, which are not possible with larger groups. Before and after the hike, Tej showed us a lot in Kathmandu (Pashupatinath at the  Bagmati-river, Bodnath, the biggest Stupa , Bhaktapur and Thamel).
The trip was wonderful and we will think long time, and i think we will never forget. Thanks to Tej and his friends and we will come back.
Do not forget: NEPAL: Never ending peace and love.
Kassel April 2016

Trekking tour to the Annapurna Base Camp Spring 2016

Dear all,
It was a dream of my life to visit Nepal and the great mountains. I love mountains and being there, being a part of this wonderful environment. So by the end of 2015 I decided to realize my dream and I become a member of a trekking group to A.B.C. this year. Now I am back and can say that realizing dreams is fantastic, wonderful and unforgettable. Luckily I joined a group, which was guided by Tej! The whole group and myself had so much fun with him, felt always safe, learned may many things about Nepalese culture, the beautiful country and the wonderful people. It was a great, unforgettable experience and will definitely come back to Nepal.
Thanks to Tej and his friends!

Mera Peak Climb October-2015

I was part of the team who wanted to climb the Mera Peak in October 2015. It was one of the best moments in my live and I will never forget. Thank you Tej for your perfect organization. You and your crew were so friendly and you had always a smile. That was not my last time in Nepal. Next time with Tej again!
January 6, 2016
Note: More about Mera Peak in deutsch language, Please Click here at: Mera Peak Part 1  And Mera Peak part 2

Mera Peak Expedition-2015

Wonderful and successful trek and climb with Tej Panta and his company! We are all very happy and safe, reached the summit of Mera Peak. Next years again! Highly recommended.
November 16, 2015

Mera Peak Climbing-2015

Dear Tej,
I really loved our tour! Nepal is such a beautiful and friendly country. With all its cultural heritage sites it was so interesting – even for me being a mountaineer. The whole tour was run as it had been described. The single days weren’t too long to walk and our wishes were always paid attention to. Food was good and plenty, also with enough different choices. I can truly recommend – and will recommend – your agency to everybody interested, and maybe I’ll return one day!

Manaslu trek 2014

Please view the client reccommendation on following Trip advisor forum link
www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g293889-i9243-k8096640-Manaslu_trekking-Nepal.html

Manaslu Circuit Trekking - 2014

Lieber Tej,
Vielen Dank für die wunderschönen Tage mit Dir. Du warst für uns nicht nur ein Superguide zu sondern bist auch zu einem Freund geworden. Danke auch noch mal für die gute Organisation mit der Schule in Landruk. Wir werden diese Tour mit Dir um den Manaslu nie vergessen.
Herliche Grüße von,
Werner, Wilhelm, Günther, Carina
Bad Wildungen,
Germany - 2014

Terila Pass - Mustang Trekking April 2014

Dear Tej,
Thank you for organizing and leading of our trekking tour to Mustang.These days we will never forget beacuse we had great impressions of your country. When you are the next time in Germany, it would be a great pleasure for us to guide you.
With Kindly Regards and Best Wishes,
Bertram Hilgen(Mayor from Germany), Margit & Arne

Poon Hill --Ghorepani Trek 7 days

2006 Un super guide pour un superbe voyage et qqs infos
"Si vous voulez vous évader, voir de magnifiques paysages, rencontrer des Népalais en toute confiance et en toute sécurité, qui plus est avec une personne professionnelle et agréable, contactez Tej Panta.Il se fera un plaisir de vous faire découvrir son pays et sa population.Nous avons rencontré Tej en 2006 et depuis le Népal est resté dans notre coeur...

Rolwalling Tesi Lapcha Pass Trekking & The Pacchermo Peak Summit October- 2012

Muktinath-Jomsom- Annapurna Trek

I would like to introduce the guide from our trip to Nepal . His name is Tej Panta and he is an excellent guide that knows his way around the mountains. He took very good care of us on our trip to Annapurna .He is very patient and honest. He speaks and writes English fluently and has a great way to work with people. We felt very well taken care of by him and can recommend him as a guide wholeheartedly.

Annapurna Roud Trek - May - 2012

Last Saturday in the evening I arrived in Frankfurt-airport, just in time. Thank you very much for 3 weeks in Nepal, I enjoyed very much. Now work already has begun, but often I remember the days near Annapurna. We stay in contact. Best wishes Yours Last Saturday in the evening I arrived in Frankfurt-airport, just in time. Thank you very much for 3 weeks in Nepal, I enjoyed very much. Now work already has begun, but often I remember the days near Annapurna. We stay in contact. Best wishes.