Broad Adventure – A Leading Trekking Agency

Julie Duncan

Tauranga , New Zealand

In 2005 I was lucky enough to live my dream and go to Nepal with a friend to trek through the mountains.  The day we touched down in Kathmandu they announced all the roads in and out of Kathmandu were closed for 10 days.  As we were travelling on a limited time frame it meant we were not going to have enough time to trek. I was devastated and felt like my dream was slipping away right before my eyes.  We had no idea what to do.  They say we all have a guardian Angel that is there for us when we need them.  Well mine was and bought Keshab into our lives the very next day.  Within hours Keshab, despite the road closures and associated problems, had worked out a way to take us on a 16 day trekking adventure through the beautiful Langtang area.  Keshab arranged it all for us. Everything was as he promised we had no issues and our food, transport and accommodation was just brilliant. Keshab’s knowledge of mountain areas in Nepal is very impressive and it was great to learn details that we would otherwise not have known.  Keshab speaks a number of languages including English which made things so much easier as my limited Nepalese would have made travelling quite difficult.    It was the trip of a lifetime and one, thanks to Keshab, I will never forget.  We started the trek with a guide and ended it with a very special friend.

That friendship has continued over the years.  In that time Keshab has gone on to set up his own adventure company.    It says a lot about him as times have been hard for the Nepalese people and he has worked very hard to achieve this.

Keshab has always displayed a genuine   concern for the Nepalese people and environment.  It was something that impressed me when I met him in 2005.  His company has been founded on those values.  All his adventures are environmentally friendly and his company actively supports many of the less fortunate rural areas.  His company offers many wide and varied adventure tours and he also offers humanitarian adventures that give people the opportunity to be part of making a difference in Nepal. It says a lot about who he is and I am proud to call him my friend.

In 2010 my partner Ian and I returned to Nepal with habitat for humanity to complete a house build.  We only had a few days for R & R between the build which was on the eastern border of Nepal.  We did not think we would get any chance to spend any time in the rural areas due to the short time frames and distances from the build.

Once again Keshab stepped up and arranged it all for us and we had a magical time.  We were so tired after the build so it was a blessing to have Keshab there for us arranging it all.  We really could not have done it without him.  At very short notice he also arranged a whirlwind tour around Kathmandu for Ian as he had not seen much of Kathmandu before.  He still talks about it now and what we will do when we go back to spend time with our friend Keshab.

While there are many trekking company’s and guides in Nepal Keshab’s company is the only one we would ever use.  His knowledge of his country, his friendliness and trustworthiness are unquestionable.  We are always recommending Keshab to others and are happy to be contacted if you would like to talk to us about Keshab and his company.

Keep up the good work Keshab and we are looking forward to returning to Nepal to  see you and the family again soon.

Julie and Ian

Dr. Raphael Hemmendinger

Jerusalem , Israel

My son and I went for trekking in Nepal in 2009, and we were lucky to have Keshab Khanal as our guide. He is very serious and trustful.We had special food request (kosher) and he managed to provide to all our request.Everything was very well organize even our Shabbat rest in beautiful places. We enjoyed every moment and even after we return home we kept a very friendly contact. We are thinking to go back for another track and of course it will be with Keshab.I will recommend him very warmly to anyone.

Eli Secor, Grimsby

United States

My wife Amy and I did the Annapurna Circuit, as far as Muktinath, with Keshab Khanal in 2007. It goes without saying (but bears emphasizing) that scenery absolutely breathtaking, but the people, animals, buildings and culture were an equally incredible experience. Keshab guided us with great care and skill. I asked him endless questions about Nepal, its” people, and the natural surrounds – he answered each one helpfully and knowledgeably. He also helped us with decisions about altitude, food, water, clothing, etc so that we were able to enjoy our trek feeling comfortable and safe. Most valuably, Keshab was friendly, trustworthy, and helpful – we would recommend him to anyone traveling to Nepal.

Stefanie Munford , Grimsby

Canada

I did a trek with Keshap to Everest Base Camp this past spring with my dad. From the minute we stepped out of the airport in Kathmandu to the day we left we were completely taken care of. Keshap’s english is fantastic and he was very patient with all our questions. He was very attuned to everyone’s needs and pace throughout the trek and came well prepared for any emergency or illness. A great way to explore the Himalayas without the stress of planning a trip yourself. Highly recommended!

Richard Rijken

Amsterdam , Netherlands

In 2005 I came to Nepal for the second time, this time whith a very specific queste. I wanted lo live, study and practice in the Himalaya”s for a period of 5 weeks. The place where I wanted to stay was called Melamchi (Helambu) and I wished to meditate in a famous cave (sun and moon), where guru Rinpoche was supposed to have practised. Keshab Khanal went with me and talked to the local community there. He made it possible for me to stay and eat with a beatifull family for very little cost. He arranged that I could have the key to the cave and I could use it as much as I wanted. Also on the way there, he talked to locals and arranged to go to another special meditation place of the regular track. Keshab is a very intelligent man and we had some very in dept discussions. He also introduced me to his family and taught me how to make a special dish with mountain peper, which I still make from time to time. Thank you Keshab for making my dream come true!

Michalis Roustas

Athens , Greece

The first trek of my life was in Nepal,with my wife in 2005.Duration 3 weeks,Keshab as our guide became a real friend and he was always ready to resolve any problem.Second time in 2008,again with my wife and Keshab of course.Even in cases of health problems,Keshab showed an outstanding behaviour!I hope to do my third trek this automn and I suggest you that his experience is enough for a safe and charming adventure with Broad Adventure. After 6 years a great friendship created between us and nowdays he is much more than one of the best nepali guides!Wish you all,Gods of Nepal,always by your side.