Having never been to Nepal, I was not prepared for the stunning landscape through which Dawa expertly guided my small party. His knowledge of the local cultures, traditions, flora and animals meant that our group was immersed in an amazing journey….

Dawa’s strong network of contacts immeasurably increased our own experience of this fantastic geography – we were treated to the best local food and had the pleasure of superior rooms… Dawa welcomed us into his own family – the highlight being afternoon tea with his mother, wife and son in Lukla during a ceremonial blessing by local monks…

We were continually impressed by the measures Dawa took to ensure the safety and welfare of his own porters….. Dawa’s constant monitoring of both our physical and mental/emotional condition through the higher altitude terrain brought strong reassurance and boosted our own morale… It is testament to Dawa’s close supervision that each member of our party successfully completed all of the amazing highlights – whilst members of an alternative group did not …

I would not hesitate to recommend Dawa for any guided treks through Nepal… His professionalism and manners are an outstanding example of the service levels other trek guides should seek to achieve.