Kimkim Trip Reviews for Nepal

Our guide, Kesab, was very good. He was very knowledgable about the area and the history of all the sites we visited. He was very helpful with our luggage and interactions with the local people.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Thamel House

Kathmandu

Nice boutique hotel…they need to change the room locks from keys to cards… Bathroom needs shelves for the shower… TV was not working…. Some of my scotch was taken by the cleaners… Dinner was awesome…. Breakfast was ordinary… Location is brilliant…

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Matan Chhen

Panauti

Hotel was shut…

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Namobuddha Resort

Dhulikhel

Great location… Views are awesome…. Hotel is dated…. Rooms are very low… i’m tall and had to bend to enter and could not even stand erect in the room… My room didn’t have a shower… Food was par excellent…

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The Nanee

Bhaktapur

Amazing hotel…everything was great… Padlocks for the rooms can be changed to keyless entry… WC was after the shower area… inconvenient… Food was great… staff was awesome!

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Activity Reviews

Half Day Bazaar Walk and Kathmandu Durbar Square

Kathmandu

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Explore Bhaktapur

Bhaktapur

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Very responsible specialist, Ngima who personally went to the airport to pick us and sent us off on our departure day. He brought the guide to meet us the day before our trekking journey and kept in touch throughout our 4 days outskirt trip. We were lucky to have met 2 brothers - Pasang and Ngima - our guide and porter. They were accommodative and tried their best to meet our requests along the way. We had lots of laughter and fun even though we had some rough paths along the way. Highly recommend Ngima and his team for your Nepal trip!

Hotel Review

Hotel Country Villa

Nagarkot

The restaurant serves good food, and the view is fantastic. They also provide Spa service.

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The view

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Activity Reviews

Trek from Namo Buddha to Balthali

Namobuddha

There was a landslide which led to the regular path being closed. We had to use an untrodden path (Which is steep) to reach to the other side. Though it was challenging; both the guide and porter helped us to reach safely. This was the best part for our new experience

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Transport

The hotel arranged transport to pick us up at the remote area

The Ultimate Mt. Everest mountain flight on a plane and Free Day to Buy Souvenir

Kathmandu

We were all on the window seats and were lucky the weather was perfect for the viewing. However, the time given on both sides were different. The lucky ones got to view longer as the plane was moving at a very slow pace but when it turned around it went quite fast, and some may not enough have time to capture Mt Everest.

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to go slow after turning so that both sides of passengers can have equal opportunities

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Air crew make effort to inform which mountains we were seeing

Transport

Fight was delayed for quite awhile

My experience in Nepal was magical. Our trip that was curated by Amanda. I would describe our tour as a cultural tour that included trekking - a perfect balance of what I wanted.
Kathmandu was a bustling cosmopolitan with fantastic sites. I enjoyed the Hindu Shiva temples, Buddhist temples. palace, Darbar Square. The restaurants and coffee shops were excellent. We stayed in the Thamil House Hotel.
I loved all the places we visited - Patan, Panauti, Namma Buddha and Bhagtapur. The visit to the monastery in Namma Buddha was very captivating.
Our guide Keshab was wonderful - knowledgeable, helpful and very thoughtful. The driver was so experienced at navigating the narrow roads, traffic, etc.
I would highly recommend Kim Kim to organize your trip to Nepal.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Thamel House

Kathmandu

The hotel was very comfortable. The rooms were neat and clean and had all the amenities like phone and TV. The breakfast math at was included was delicious. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The hotel was in the Thamil area that had interesting shops and eateries.

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The hotel felt like you were in Nepal. The restaurant where we had dinner had an authentic Nepalese cultural show.

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They were responsive to my needs

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The rooms had fresh sheets, towels, amenities, TV, etc

The Nanee

Bhaktapur

This hotel was the last on our trip in Bhaktapur and amazing. When we arrived at the hotel, our welcome was amazing - we were greeted by the manager who told us about the architecture, rooms, courtyard concept etc. We were served cake and a delicious hot lemon drink. The hotel was new and modern but had the old world Nepalese charm.

Authenticity & Character

The rooms were built keeping the Nepalese culture experience at the forefront

Location

In the heart of Bhaktapur

Staff

Very helpful. When I requested for anything, I would phone and staff were there in less than 5 minutes.

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My room was sparkling

Namobuddha Resort

Dhulikhel

This was a beautiful resort in Namma Buddha. The rooms were in individual cabins. The views were breathtaking. My room was lovely. Some things for guests to think about were all rooms were different sizes. Some rooms were quite small. My younger brother who is tall kept hitting his head in the doorways. Some rooms only had a toilet and sink in the cabin and the shower area was outside the cabin. The wifi was not strong in the room.

Authenticity & Character

The Hotel had Nepali style cabins and eating areas.

Location

The hotel was up at the top of a hill with breathtaking views of the Himalayas. It was very calm and serene there.

Staff

The staff had a smile on their face and were always there to help

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Activity Reviews

Half Day Bazaar Walk and Kathmandu Durbar Square

Kathmandu

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Explore Kathmandu: Patan, Boudhanath, and Pashupatinath

Kathmandu

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Trek from Ashapuri to Panauti

Nepal

This was my first major trek in many years. It was an easy to moderate hike. I loved the breathtaking scenery, homes we passed, the crops in the firms etc

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Explore Bhaktapur

Bhaktapur

This was our last cultural tour. The Darbar square was fantastic - beautiful temples, palaces, and architecture

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Trek portion of trip was fine.
Travel portion of trip was from hell. Every connection to and from the start of trek was terrible. The flight to and from KTM and Nepalgunj was delayed both ways by about 4-5 hrs. The air travel in Nepal is certainly third world class.
The booked flight from Nepalgunj to Dunai was cancelled both ways, resulting in a horrible jeep ride for 12 HRS each way.
I understand in talking with my guide that this flight is probably cancelled 75% of the time. This flight should not be in the itinerary of the trip, or at least some mention that it is likely to be cancelled and a 12 HR jeep ride is the only option. If I knew that I would probably be taking a 12 jeep ride on any leg of the trip, I would not have booked the trip.
Chhewang is aware of my position. This will be my last time to visit Nepal.

Ngima no doubt is the most experience tour specialist for Nepal. He is friendly, responsible & will meet us frequently to arrange & meet trekking guide before hand to make sure things are going well. Frequently checking on us to make sure we are safe & sound. Ensure the suitable trekking guide & porter to make our trekking exp personal, flexible & fun. Please do recommend Ngima to others for making sure Nepal is a wonderful place for travel, trekking, hiking, culture, food & people.

I had an amazing experience in my first solo trekking trip to Nepal hiking to Ghorepani Pool Hill. While I definitely need to improve my fitness, I had an amazing service from my host Ngima who along with the guide and portar Lakpa took extremely good care of me, encouraging me every step of the way. For me, it was the journey than the destination that made the trip memorable. Both the guide and Porter were cheerful and happy souls, and I cherish all the wonderful moments I spent with them

We have had a great trip. Our Annapurna trekking was tough but beautiful and worth all the effort and every step. We also had the pleasure of exploring other parts of Nepal which Ngima arranged. Villages, historic towns and a national park. We felt like we were in good hands and it was clear to us that Ngima and the guides, porter and driver under his charge, really wanted us to have a great experience and he went above and beyond to achieve that. We appreciate all Ngima’s efforts. It was an amazing and memorable visit to Nepal

Activity Reviews

Welcome to Kathmandu & Evening trek briefing

Kathmandu Int. Airport (KTM)

After a long flight we were happy to be briefed about the our upcoming trip and to have been booked in a very good, comfortable and centrally located hotel.

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World Heritages Sightseeing tour to Boudhanath, Kathmandu Durbar Square and Pashupatinath ( Kathmandu)

Kathmandu

We had an excellent and informative guide. It was an amazing introduction to an interesting, historical and vibrant city.

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Fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara, Drive to Astam.

Astam

We had a very comfortable jeep and good driver.

Lil in particular was fantastic, very caring, and did all the deterred to arrange a wonderful, spontaneous wedding renewal ceremony at Manakamana. Shree was very knowledgeable and Ngima orchestrated everything well, and was very helpful when our Indian visa was delayed. Will recommend Kim Kim to all my friends. Thank you Ngima!

Sangita and all of the guides with Himalayan Namobuddha Travel and Treks were amazing!

I was genuinely excited about this trip, as it was my first solo adventure. Despite the unexpected circumstances I encountered upon arriving in Nepal, my guides were attentive and dedicated, going above and beyond to ensure I had a great experience and could stick to my itinerary. I would definitely recommend this trip!

Incredible experience in Nepal thanks to Sangita / Himalayan Namobuddha Travel & Treks. From day one, the team was extremely kind and attentive, always looking out for our needs and making sure everything went perfectly. Whenever any unforeseen issue came up, they responded quickly and efficiently, allowing us to enjoy the trip without any worries. Their commitment to providing a genuine and well-curated experience truly stands out. Highly recommended!

I did the Three Passes Trek from mid-April to early May as a solo female traveler. Ngima was wonderful at planning the trip. I was impressed by how organized and communicative he was beforehand. Throughout the trip, he met me at the airport and kept tabs on all logistics to make sure things went well when flights to Lukla became delayed and when I felt slightly unwell above 16k feet. He personally guided me around Kathmandu. My trekking guide was Tashi and porter was Rabi. They were absolutely fantastic. I felt they were looking out for me at all times and incredibly respectful. We formed a little trail family. When I didn’t feel well, we changed routes to have a more leisurely trek downhill instead of tackling two more high elevation passes. This was the experience of a lifetime! 1000/10 would recommend!

KimKim and Amanda were wonderful to work with while planning our Nepal trip. We felt we were guided well, hitting the areas that interested us most. Pratiskshya was our local guide and went above and beyond to make sure all five of us had our best experiences. Our drivers and everyone we encountered through KimKim were the Best! This was a remarkable, unforgettable adventure! Thank you, KimKim!

Kim Kim was an excellent choice of tour agent for us.The team including Ngima( our main contact in Kathmandu) and Ang Gelu sherpa( our guide, for the 10 days) were fantastic.They understood our needs and were very accomodating.the itenary they set up for us was wonderful and covered all areas on Nepal. the accomodation choices were excellent. They worked well as a team with us. Would highly recommend this agency and I would use them again if I return to Nepal.
Thank you Ngima and Ang Gelu!!

Hotel Reviews

The Dwarika’s Hotel

Kathmandu

Excellent hotel. The history of the hotel made it very unique place to stay. the courtyard was my favourite place to sit and read daily. Food was great.Staff were very helpful.Location was perfect only 3-5 minute drive from the airport which made all our travels very easy. Would stay here again!

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The whole hotel and grounds

Fishtail lodge

Pokhara

I loved the location of this hotel.It was such a peaceful place with a view of the mountains. Felt very peaceful here to sit outside and read by the pool. The staff at the hotel were very friendly and helpful.Food was great as I am a vegetarian and it catered well for our food preferences. Would stay again!

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Green Park Chitwan

Chitwan

the hotel was very clean and comfortable. the staff extremely friendly and helpful. The food catered for our vegetarian preference. The only thing lacking for me was a spa ,that would have been nice.

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Lumbini Hokke Hotel

We went to Lumbini in the off season so the hotel was practically empty when we arrived. The location was perfect, very close to all the sites you would want to see in Lumbini. the rooms were clean and set up in a Japanese tradition and style, which was cute. The staff were very helpful and friendly and accomodating for our needs. Unfortuantely the Japanese bath was not open and when we asked for it to be opened we were told its an extra charge of $ 80 US. The Japanese bath area looked not well maintained but otherwise the hotel was wonderful.

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Activity Reviews

Drive from Pokhara to Dhampus and Trek to Landruk (6,234 ft / 1900 m)

Nepal

The drive was no issues to Dhampus.We started our trek from Damphus with stunning views on route.Stopped at a tea house for lunch which was delicious.Continued our trek to Landruk and stayed at a beautiful lodge.the location of the lodge was great with phenomenal views of the mountains.The rooms were clean and pleasant but basic.We were told this is the best lodge in the region.The food was simple and limited in choice for vegetarians but sufficient for us and we understood the difficulty in supplies. The trek was difficult but well worth it.

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Trek from Landruk to Ghandruk (6,365 feet / 1,940 m), Trek Back to Kimche and Drive to Pokhara

Nepal

The second part of our trek was just as challenging as the first day .A lot of steps down and then a steady climb up for 2.5 hours ,all worth it, you have constant views of the mountains and also the valley. We stopped at a teahouse for lunch in Gandruk,where they made food from scratch for us for lunch which was delicious.

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Drive from Chitwan to Lumbini

Lumbini

The drive from Chitwan from Lumbini was along a non existent road,it was a dirt road all the way. Road works constantly going on which stopped the traffic.The "road" was extremely busy with trucks, buses, cars and motorbikes.This was on the mountian side so felt very unsafe to me.Ideally i would have flown.

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Full-day Chitwan activities

Chitwan National Park

We started the day early with a canoe ride on the river to see the crocodiles and bird life.Very peaceful. Saw lots of crocodiles too. this was followed by trip to Chitwan national park to see the rhinos and tiger.We were out on the safari for 4 hours and saw at least 15 white one horned rhinos which was amazing.Unfortunatley we did not see any tigers or sloth bears. Good successful day

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Explore Lumbini UNESCO World Heritage Site

Lumbini

Lumbini was a very special place as its the birth place of buddha.Really enjoyed our visit here, very peaceful and at this time of the year which is pre season it was lovely and quiet.

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The Ultimate Mt. Everest mountain flight on a plane and Full day guided Kathmandu sightseeing tour

Kathmandu

this is an experience of a lifetime. The flight was great and the views impressive.

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Fly from Bhairahawa to Kathmandu

Lumbini

Unevetful flight to Kathmandu.Our guide was very helpful in checking us in and making sure our journey was easy with our luggage.

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Depart Kathmandu

Kathmandu

Sad to leave Nepal but the guide made our check in very easy.Flight was uneventful

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Fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara & Free day in Pokhara

Pokhara

the flight was quick and easy .Our driver and car were waiting when we landed and our guide Ang Gelu was with us all the way to help with any concerns we arrived.He made check in at the airport very easy. The whole Pokhara experience was well worth it and I would recommend to anyone .

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I have contacted several setvice providers, but the onlybones to capture and deliver what I wanted, where you people. Tks to Sangita and Vpin

Our trip was a very memorable experience from start to finish! Our guide Pratikshya wanted to know our interests and concerns every step of the way. The accommodations at each of our stops could not have been better. The employees at each of our hotels were welcoming and helpful. The trip was full of surprises from the many temples to the trip to the Annapurna base camp. One of my favorite experiences was the MoMo cooking class with some helpful local women. The lake area was a relaxing change from Kathmandu and the views on the day hike were spactacular. Our stay at the chiwan National Park exceeded expectations. Our guide during our stay went our of his way to see that we experinced all the best at the Park.

Unforgettable trip to Nepal, Kathmandu and a 3 day trek with astonishing views of Annapurna South. I highly appreciate and recommend Sangita to organize a trip in Nepal. Her capacity to manage every detail, full time availability and flexibility to adapt to one's specific demands made this family trip perfect. Thanks for your support Sangita! Warm regards also to Ishta, from whom we got to learn about the historically rich Kathmandu and Mitra, best treking guide possible!
Hope to see you all again
Vicente and family

Our guide, Patriska, was just wonderful. She was so informative, and knowledgeable , we all loved her. She made sure that all our activities were on schedule and she checked out extra activities that we wanted to do. The drivers were great drivers and it was nice to speak with Raj about all the details of our trip.
I would highly recommend KimKim to my friends for their future trips.
Thank you for making this an amazing trip!!

Our trip was extraordinary from beginning to end. Amanda helped us with our itinerary until it was just what we wanted. The 3 totally different areas we visited were fascinating. We learned so much about the people, religions, culture and foods of Nepal.
From our first meeting with Raj we knew we were in good hands. He as welcoming and helpful as he went through our week’s itinerary.
Our guide for the first 2 locations was Pratikshya. She was energetic, fun, knowledgeable, patient and kind. We loved our time with her. She helped us change our itinerary when our mountain flight was cancelled and we were able to visit a base camp instead which was wonderful.
When we went to Chitwan we had Gobinda as our naturalist. He was very knowledgeable, kind, patient and helpful. He went out of his way to make sure we were well taken care of.
The hotels we stayed in were all first class. Nepali Ghar was charming. The restaurant was great and the staff was very helpful.
Temple Tree Resort and Spa was beautiful, had great spa services and great food. The Bahari Lodge in Chitwan was amazing. The cabins were fantastic, the staff top notch and the food delicious.
This trip exceeded all expectations and I can’t thank KimKim enough for your help and guidance. If I could change one thing, I’d stay in Chitwan one more day. I will definitely encourage my friends to visit Nepal and use your company to guide them. I would love to come back someday soon to do some trekking.
I would love to know what I can do to help the people of Nepal.

Our local specialist was not Erin. Our local specialist Pratikshya and she was outstanding. The golden triangle was a great taste of city life to mountains to low land. The hotels / resorts were beyond top notch.