Matt H.
Google
We had the absolute pleasure of trekking the Tsum Valley and to Manaslu Base Camp with Sandip from Third Eye Adventure, and we honestly couldn’t have had a better guide. From the very start, Sandip’s friendly, smiley personality and easygoing nature made the entire experience unforgettable. He was endlessly helpful - always making sure we had the food we wanted, finding us the best rooms in teahouses, taking pictures/videos of us and happily accommodating our requests to change the route and skip rest days.
When freak weather meant we had to cut the trek slightly short, Sandip handled the situation calmly and professionally, making sure we got down from the mountains efficiently and safely. His care, experience, and good judgment gave us complete confidence at all times.
Sandip also made the journey so much fun. He taught us how to play Dumbal (a Nepalese card game) and even how to shuffle cards properly! He helped us learn basic Nepali phrases and numbers, pointed out wildlife we’d have completely missed, and shared fascinating insights about the local culture and traditions.
His English is excellent, and it was clear from the comments of other trekkers that we were very lucky to have him - so many people mentioned how friendly he was and his good English. After three weeks together, Sandip felt more like a friend than a guide.
We can’t recommend Sandip and Third Eye Adventure highly enough. If (or rather, when!) we come back to Nepal for more trekking, we’ll absolutely choose Sandip again. A truly fantastic guide and great guy!