Had great time in Nepal, highlight was doing trek with RAju. Lovely person, very honest and easy to get along with, he made my trek a lot of fun and I will go back and do another trek hopefully soon. I felt he was genuine in every instance and I recommend him to any one coming to do a trek, you will not be disappointed.

Raj is one of the best guide I've ever had. He's very dedicated to show the best of his country whether it's on the tour list or not. Really enjoyed the time we had together ... it was like having a local friend.

Three years ago, I went to Nepal for a week long visit. As a graduate student from the University of Toronto conducting a global health study in neighbouring Bangladesh, I had little time to conduct a thorough review of the attractions in Nepal but went anyway. It was in Pokhara where I was introduced to Hem Raj Bastola as my tour guide for the area. Within a few minutes of speaking about the region and our backgrounds, I could tell he was a genuine and knowledgeable man. His ability to plan out the logistics and organize your day was phenomenal. Not only did he take you to a diversity of attractions within and around Pokhara, but he also knew the history and anecdotes that complemented each sight. He was also very personable and one could build a sense of rapport with him quickly as he took a genuine interest in what you had to share. Finally, as a university graduate student with very little travelling experience and money, Hem Raj was able to accommodate my situation without skipping on any of the breathtaking activities in Pokhara. I recommend Hem Raj Bastola as a guide to anyone (whether young or old, rich or a struggling student, new to travelling or an expert) because he will always put his utmost effort in making sure you enjoy your experience, while also making a life long friend as I have.