Big Sky Treks was great to deal with. We we're arriving in Kathmandu after 2 months of travelling the South Pacific before hand so having Bhakti meet us at the airport and get us settled in Thamel was nice way to arrive after several long flights. We required a fair bit of equipment, having been in tropical places prior and Bhakti took us around and got us good deals on equipment, negotiating the prices and making sure we got the things we needed. The hiking was incredible. The entire team was great to deal with and had a good balance of showing us things as we hiked, as well as allowing us to take it in on our own. They showed us a card game to play in the evenings, and Alicia and I still play Dumbal at home now. We did the three passes trek and it was incredible, so glad we took on the extra challenge. Bhakti, Rabi, Amrith, Nir and Tek were all super helpful in completing the journey and making sure we were safe doing so, even moving the schedule to avoid bad weather and allowing us to complete the Kongma-La as we wanted. We will be back, such a beautiful country to explore, and we'll be using Big Sky Treks again when we do. Nepal is a hiking paradise. Big Sky Treks offered an awesome service and cherished great friendship! https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g293891-d12370039-r751837990-Big_Sky_Treks_and_Expeditions-Pokhara_Gandaki_Zone_Western_Region.html Great trek with Big sky. Service is good. Personallsed service if required. Experienced guides. Highly recommended. https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g293891-d12370039-r751868895-Big_Sky_Treks_and_Expeditions-Pokhara_Gandaki_Zone_Western_Region.html You really can’t appreciate how much Bhakti and his team help you achieve your trekking challenges. We were so well trained and looked after in the mountains. Good weather bad weather, easy hike or tough attempt it doesn’t matter in Bhakti’s presence you just know you will be fine. Really not sure if we would have seen the same Himalayas without them! Great organizer, and the best trekking partner we could ever have. 100% recommendable! https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g293891-d12370039-r750600286-Big_Sky_Treks_and_Expeditions-Pokhara_Gandaki_Zone_Western_Region.html I have trekked three times with Bhakti and his team since 2017. Totally new to trekking, our first was the 5-day Poonhill trail, then a longer Annapurna Circuit the following year and the most recent EBC last April. It’s the journey without Bhakti I could only dream of. He is my trail king- experienced, determined and full of integrity. He really knows the field, but more importantly,how to train and uplevel the beginners. Bhakti is equally great off-trail. He handles all arrangements with ease and quality. Routes are carefully chosen, amentities well organised, and services delivered with love. Big Sky Treks is a small,local operator based in Pokhara. Team members are basically Bhakti’s family and childhood friends. They are genuinely nice people from a close-knit community. For me, it’s the time spending with them that makes the trip worthwhile and repeatable. High altitude trekking is not a walk in the park but Bhakti and his team always make it feel like one. You will understand when you do it with them :) Wholeheartedly recommended. https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g293891-d12370039-r750553429-Big_Sky_Treks_and_Expeditions-Pokhara_Gandaki_Zone_Western_Region.html After my excellent trip to EBC in 2017 with Bhakti, I reached out to him during my recent visit to Nepal. Once again, Bhakti was very knowledgeable and professional. All the logistics were well arranged and well executed. Even though, we were repeat visitors to nepal, Bhakti made it a point to brief us about the trek, safety issues etc. Above of that all, his talkative and cheerful nature makes him a wonderful, easy-going guide. I highly recommend Bhakti and his team for anyone visiting Nepal. https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g293891-d12370039-r749957585-Big_Sky_Treks_and_Expeditions-Pokhara_Gandaki_Zone_Western_Region.html I can recommend to use the service from Bakhti and his team for your customized hiking trip in the Himalaya region of Nepal.I used his services 2 times back in 2017 (poonhill trek) and 2018(anapurna circuit). Both trips were very well organized by Bakhti and his team. They made us feel very welcome. Along the way he could provide us many information on nature and culture, food and history of the region. He was very supportive helping me to organize my trip further to Chitwan National Park. https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g293891-d12370039-r749965121-Big_Sky_Treks_and_Expeditions-Pokhara_Gandaki_Zone_Western_Region.html We knew Bhakti from year 2013. He is a sincere person who provides very good service and excellent arrangement. Bhakti speaks fluent English, that makes our communication much easier - either the emails before our trip or face to face communication when we meet each other. Bhakti and his team take care of every trekking member. Their patience and positive attitude encourage us a lot. With more than 20 years experience in trekking industry, Bhakti's problem solving skill is excellent. We are glad that we listen to his advice when there's unforeseen circumstances. If you are looking for reliable and professional trekking guide in Nepal, we strongly recommended Bhakti and his team in Big Sky Treks expedition! Photos description: Photo 1: View from Australia Camp. This is a good place to stay if you are trekking with young kid. Thanks for Bhakti's recommendations! Photo 2: We met Bhakti's family while visiting his hometown and celebrated Dashain festival with them https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g293891-d12370039-r749345597-Big_Sky_Treks_and_Expeditions-Pokhara_Gandaki_Zone_Western_Region.html#REVIEWS Had spend around a week with Bhakti and team. They are so professional and cordial to us all the time! He made sure all the details about the trip are running smooth and safe, so that we had nothing to worry about. Bhakti is talkative and he knows everything about nature..haha. Highly recommended this perfect team to my friends. https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g293891-d12370039-r748956871-Big_Sky_Treks_and_Expeditions-Pokhara_Gandaki_Zone_Western_Region.html Go hiking with Bhakti is a very good experience. He would take care everything of you and share his knowledge with you, plants, bird or mountain name. His English is very good, it is never been boring with lots of fun talking. Very recommended https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g293891-d12370039-r748992197-Big_Sky_Treks_and_Expeditions-Pokhara_Gandaki_Zone_Western_Region.html Excellent day from start to finish. Our guide Bhakti was a fountain of knowledge, experience and enthusiasm, fun and friendly - made a full day fly by in a flash yet packed so much in and got to spend quality time at each adventure experience/place. The guides kept us safe, but also amused and interested through facts and we got a lot of individual attention to the trekking teams.
Highly recommended Big sky Treks Nepal as Nepal Mountain guides for maximizing time in this most beautiful country! Date of experience: October 2019 This is my third time visiting Nepal and as usual Big Sky trek as my local guide.
He is experienced in the mountain. We are having fun along the trek. Date of experience: October 2019 Big sky trek's Bhakti was simply amazing and prompt with responding to our many queries prior, during, and even after the trek. The trek to EBC with three passes was not an easy feat. I am glad that with Bhakti's professional expertise, he was able to determine the fitness level required to attempt the passes. I had managed to get through Kongmala pass but was definitely too fatigued to get through the other two passes. Bhakti's team was encouraging and patient and it really felt like we were a team working to get to our destination together. Throughout it all, constant monitoring of the health and comfort of the team made us confident to reach our goal. And when we finally arrived at EBC, it was definitely with the big sky trek that made a difference to our accomplishment!
Date of experience: October 2019 Highly recommended to choose “Big Sky Treks”, These company had a excellent services all in one!
A.T Bhakti and his team were the best! Original plan was to complete the three passes and EBC. Unfortunately, my teammate and I were not feeling well because of altitude sickness. Bhakti managed to arrange his porters so that the fitter ones went ahead with the 3 passes while the rest took the direct route back to Namche Bazar and Lukla. I must say the Bhakti ability to communicate and get along with us made the whole experience so much better. Thank you!
Denash This is my third time visiting Nepal and i have always choose Big Sky trek as my local guide. The guide communicates well with us, understand our individual aspirations for the trek and plans in advance for trekking contigencies. He will share with us tips on how to avoid the dreadful AMS;
Overall it was a well executed trek, what makes it memorable was me, my guide and my buddy completing our my first ever ebc+3passes together. Nepal may be lacking in certain amenities and infrastructure but it will make up to you in many other ways. Visit Nepal; choose Big Sky Date of experience: October 2019 This is my 2nd time to use Big Sky Treks@Bhakti as our mountain guide. The first trip is on NOV2015 Ghoreopani Poonhill trip, 2nd trip original plan is to EBC but we forced to cancel out trip due to bad weather. But very soon Bhakit offer us a few plan to replace our original plan.
He has very good experienced and connections on his own expertise field Bhakit speak fluent English too. I was fall in sick during my trekking he take very good care of me. He is a very responsible guide he will always pay attention to all our member make sure we are safe, if we have some special requirement he always try to meet our needs or offer us a batter plan. If you are planing to trekking in Nepal his is highly recommend to you as your guide. For us of course see you again on our next trip EBC our uncompleted trip ! Date of experience: September 2019 Thanks to bakthi big boss big sky trek with a very good experience at Nepal.highly recommend to all guys.will come to Ebc next year 2020
We did Annapurna circuit Trek in December 2018 and Bhakti is very experienced and have so much knowledge and professional in his expertise field. I highly recommend to do trekking and tours with Big Sky Treks and Expeditions.
https://bit.ly/2SbsxTQ Annapurna base is my dreaming place from my childhood and I decided to visit after several year and found big sky treks online and contact him all things are great and excellent .my next destination is everest base camp with same team
If you are looking for nepal trip contact their groups have a fun https://bit.ly/2xFNdtZ Had contacted Big Sky Treks and planned this trek for years. I decided it's now or never and confirmed the trip with only 3-4 weeks left to departure. Fortunately, Bhakti, the owner of Big Sky Treks was able to accommodate to our last minute request and made all the necessary arrangements.
Bhakti serves with his heart making sure we are well taken care of. He is flexible and is able to customize and modify the trek according to one's interests as well as level. In addition, he takes very good photos, documenting every worthy moment of our journey in Nepal! Even my husband who is usually more reserved with new people soon became brothers with him, and his brother - Bishnu who hardworkingly carried our baggage on our 8 days trek and too made sure we are well during the trek. We became friends on the trip, chit chatting over meals on topics ranging from trekking to cultures, food, people, politics, and anything under the sun. Under the care of Bhakti and his team, we met wonderful people, gained extraordinarily awesome experiences and even made good bargains for our purchases. I must say that the team took very good care of us and the bond and friendship we have formed is unforgettable. Do not hesitate to contact Big Sky Treks if you are visiting Nepal. We look forward to planning our next trek with them soon! https://bit.ly/2xHDgfp we dreaming for trekking in Ghorepani and poonhill trekking and research on online we found Big sky treks and contact with team , They provided us excellent service with smiley faces
Thanks again make our beautiful trek we are looking forward with you more challenging treks If you have any plan don't forget to contact their team have a beautiful trip with Big Sky Treks https://bit.ly/2XIm7Ns A year ago when i was planning my EBC trip, like any first timers, i did thorough research about the trek and the tour companies. To every trekker, safety comes first and its of no harm taking extra steps in finding a travel agency of good experience and integrity which would put trekkers’ health first. Big Sky Treks was highly recommended by my friend who went to the ABC trek several years ago and it surely didnt let me down. I booked a 4 ppl tour but turned out one of us couldnt make it and it was just two days before our flight to ktm! I informed Bhatki right away and the company provided excellent and swift service in rearranging all the bookings. We are a lucky group. During the 12 days in the Himalayas, the weather was excellent and we took great pictures. The trek was indeed tough because none of us had such long trekking trip ever but our guide Amrit took good care of us and made sure every thing is well in place. None of us experienced severe altitude sickness, just minor headache which faded away after some rest. At the end, our group made it to the EBC safely, healthily and feeling never ever more accomplished and proud!!
https://bit.ly/2NZC8i6 The moment my group of friends planned trekking to Everest we knew that it was going to be a long trek with lots of risk and excitement. But we wanted to do it for a long time!! Luckily we found big sky treks from friend of friend ..we got to meet this very charming man named Bhakti Devkota. He really took care of us and provided the necessary info before the start of the trek!! The trek was one of the best we did and wow we really made lots of memories with nature!! If you are planning to trek make sure you choose big sky treks and if you meet Bhakti sir say hello to him
https://bit.ly/2JwlN0q I did the Everest Base camp trek with a group of friends during April climbing season. Bhakti ensure that we are well equipped before the trek and brought us to do last-minute shopping around Kathmandu. During the trek, Bhakti always ensure the well-being and safety of the group. He also make sure that we are always hydrated and having a full stomach after meals to have sufficient energy for the climb.
Lastly all thanks to Bhakti and his team in making this trip such a success and memorable one. https://bit.ly/2G7kH8Y |