I was recommending using Ri Guides mountaineering and trekking services as I wanted to embark on a journey to Everest Base Camp (EBC) for the first time. I believe to this day that I was able to complete and fall in love with the EBC trek is because of Namgyal and his team at Ri Guides. Ri Guides has a very client-centered culture; everything they do is to help you get the most out of your trip whether it is summiting a mountain or trekking through beautiful mountains. Their experience and professionalism are very evident in how they operate. Prior to this trek, I had no knowledge about trekking, the Himalayas and what I needed for the EBC trip. However, Namgyal and his team quickly set my anxieties to rest as they provided all the information I needed for the preparation for the trek and the trek itself. They are very happy and quick to respond to your emails, so don’t be shy with your questions. Whilst on the mountain your safety and your health are of upmost priority to them. I realized very quickly that I was in good hands, when issues arose such as last minuet changes to itinerary due to weather conditions or deterioration in health due to the altitude, Namgyal was always ready with an effective solution. He has a very caring personality and is very intentional with his actions as he genuinely is interested in getting to know you. Yet at the same time he will push just that little bit to help you achieve something you could only ever dream of. Mountaineering and trekking with Ri Guides will quickly feel like you are travelling with a good friend who knows what they are doing rather than just a stranger who is your guide. Not only will about learn about the local culture you might even learn a few things about yourself. I can promise you that choosing Ri Guides for your next adventure whether it be summiting a mountain or trekking through the wonders of this planet, it will be the best decision you can make. I personally I cannot thank Ri Guides enough for the memories, experience and knowledge I have received when I was under their care.
I look forward to my next adventure with them soon.

Namgyal was my tour guide for the trek to Everest Base Camp in November 2017, and it was a fantastic experience! I’m so happy I was able to get such a knowledgeable, caring, and supportive tour guide. Doing the EBC trek has been a dream of mine for the last few years, and having previously had an eating disorder, I wasn’t sure if I was strong enough. Years ago, I would not have been able to do this, and even now I don’t know if I would have been able to finish the trek without Namgyal guiding me. From start to finish, Namgyal and Ri Guides made sure everything was alright with my trekking partner and me. I had a bit of anxiety around the flight to Lukla, my own physical fitness and health, and a previous injury, but Namgyal was very kind and supportive and helped me through that. Trekking days are long and tiring, and they take a lot out of you. Namgyal was able to keep our morale up by talking and joking with us, telling us interesting facts about the Himalayas and the Nepalese, Indian and Tibetan cultures, and giving us really good advice to make sure we had the best experience possible. During the trek I became really sick with a cold, and I really struggled on some days. My morale was very low, and I often did not want to continue any more. It was only with Namgyal literally taking me by the hand and guiding me to base camp that I was able to accomplish this goal of mine. It really means a lot to me, how much care he put in. He could have easily dismissed me as a waste of time because I was always so tired and unmotivated, but he pushed me to achieve what I thought was impossible. Thank you so much Namgyal and Ri Guides!