Mapping The Himalayas Reviews

Amanda Mineiro 2026.05.07

     

What an amazing experience! My partner and I booked the Chopta 4D3N trek. It was our first time in the mountains here in India. The entire trip was well organized and stress free. All of the gear we needed was provided. The camps and home stays were all great. The food was fantastic. We loved our guide, Ankush and his love for nature and the mountains. He kept everything running smoothly, took us on paths with almost no other people on them, made sure we always had our chai and shared many facts about the birds, plants and landscape along the way. Honorable mention for our driver, Sandeep. He kept us safe and always had a smile on his face. Highly recommend this company for any trek!

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Reply from Mapping The Himalayas 2026.05.08

Thank you, Amanda, for choosing Mapping The Himalayas—we’re delighted that your first mountain experience in India on the 4D3N Chopta trek was so memorable, and we look forward to welcoming you both again.

Abbey Galloway 2026.05.06

     

I came to India solo as a female traveler and left with memories that will stay with me for the rest of my life. From the moment the trip started, I felt completely safe, cared for, and genuinely looked after in a way that’s honestly rare to find anywhere in the world. We trekked Kedarnath, Badrinath, Tungnath, explored Mana village, stayed in beautiful homestays, crossed unbelievable mountain roads, and somehow every single day felt like an adventure movie mixed with a spiritual pilgrimage. The views were unreal. The photos we took look like scenes from a film. Every turn in the Himalayas felt surreal. What made this experience different though was the flexibility and heart behind it. Kalyan never treated the trip like a rigid itinerary. He gave me options constantly and built the experience around what I wanted to do, eat, explore, and experience. If I was hungry, we stopped. If I wanted chai, we found chai. If I wanted to stay longer somewhere beautiful, we stayed longer. I probably gained 7 kg because I was fed constantly and happily accepted my fate. At one point on the drive toward Tungnath, he randomly pulled out KitKats and handed them to me while we climbed higher into the mountains, and weirdly enough that tiny moment ended up becoming one of those memories that sticks with you forever. Kalyan also seemed to know everyone everywhere we went. Whether it was locals, guesthouses, shop owners, temple areas, drivers, or mountain routes, I genuinely felt like I only needed one contact in India to have a completely customized and authentic experience. He’s an incredible adventurer, an excellent businessman, and one of the most patient people I’ve met. But more than that, he’s deeply kind. I paid attention to the way he treated animals, children, older people, and strangers throughout the journey, and it told me everything I needed to know about his character. If you are a solo traveler, especially a woman, and you want an experience that feels safe, flexible, adventurous, personal, and unforgettable, book with Mapping the Himalayas. Some trips stay in your camera roll. This one stays somewhere much deeper.

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Owen Karrel 2026.05.06

     

Had a great experience with Mapping the Himalayas. I did the 4D3N Chotpa/Tungnath trek and it was one of the highlights of my India trip. Narayan, our guide, made the trip amazing. He is a sweet, funny guy with a gentle soul and it was super fun to hike with him. He is a local from Uttarkashi district and a devout Hindu, so he was able to give us lots of information about local culture, history, native plants and animals and of course Hinduism. He also knew things like the spots where we could watch the sunrise while avoiding the crowds. Would recommend him as a guide to anybody Thanks Narayan!

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Reply from Mapping The Himalayas 2026.05.06

Thank you, Owen Karrel—we’re delighted the 4D3N Chopta/Tungnath Temple trek was a highlight of your India trip, and you’re always welcome again with Mapping The Himalayas!

Denisa Zubajová 2026.05.05

     

We had an amazing mountain trip called Chopta trek - everything was thoughtfully organised and we felt genuinely well taken care of throughout. The journey from Rishikesh took about 6–7 hours, but it passed quickly thanks to scenic stops at local restaurants, with meals already included in the price. Our guide, Narayan, was incredibly attentive, always checking that we were comfortable and had everything we needed. Even though I was a slower walker, he never rushed me and made sure I was always okay. I’d absolutely recommend this experience with them. They also provided all the essential gear, including hiking shoes and walking sticks, which made everything much easier.

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Reply from Mapping The Himalayas 2026.05.06

Thank you, Denisa Zubajová—we’re so glad you enjoyed the Chopta trek with Narayan, and you’re always welcome again with Mapping The Himalayas!

JM Lavanchy 2026.04.25

     

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Highly recommended Chopta treck We had a great experience with Chopta Treck. Our guide Narayan was taking care of every aspect and had organized very well the meals and places to sleep. Our driver Sundeep drove safely and comfortably. The first evening at Deoria Lake was excellent, with the beautiful lake, the food cooked on wood fire, and comfortable tent accommodation. The second day crossed beautiful forests, with impressive views of himalayan range and peaks. Third day’s wake up at 2am will stay in our memory, and the gentle ascent under the stars. On the summit we saw the sun raising beside the 2nd highest peak of India, Nanda Devi, you seem to be at the top of the world! Thanks to Narayan and Sundeep, and to the organizers

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Saurabh Chaturvedi 2026.04.17

     

I did the Chopta Chandrashila Tungnath trek with this company, and it was a really very memorable experience with our guide Ankush and driver Anil. Ankush is a very experienced guide for mountain treks. He is a local, so he explained everything in detail. I highly recommend this company.

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Reply from Mapping The Himalayas 2026.04.22

thanks you so much for your review

Arjun R 2026.04.16

     

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Chopta/Chandrishala A truly great and fulfilling experience from start to finish. Both Ankush Bhai (Guide) and Sandeep Bhai (Driver) took incredible care of my wife and I, making us feel safe and comfortable throughout the entire journey. The itinerary itself was absolutely gorgeous—starting from Rishikesh, driving to Sari Village, hiking up to Deoria Tal Lake, then moving on to Chopta Valley, and finally trekking up to Tungnath and Chandrashila. The trek was pristine, stunning and also challenging. Ankush Bhai also has a fantastic eye for wildlife—we were lucky enough to spot Himalayan monal birds and mountain goats around Chopta, which made the experience even more special. It was so nice to see both Sandeep and Ankush Bhai connected to so many people along the way in all the villages/towns throughout our journey. The food was freshly prepared every single day. Simple, home cooked food. Overall, an unforgettable trip. We’ll definitely be back for another adventure!

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Reply from Mapping The Himalayas 2026.04.21

Thank you for your kind words—it's been a pleasure hosting you, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another unforgettable Himalayan adventure!

James 2026.04.11

     

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we had the most incredible time on our sunrise day hike. Incredible view at the start followed by an amazing breakfast with the best butter toast we've ever had! We then started the hike with some amazing views all while our guide Ankushrawat gave us a tonne of information on the local wildlife, nature and the culture of the people living in the villages we walked through. Ankushrawat really made the experience incredible with his knowledge and kindness and we would do another hike with him in a heartbeat. We loved him so much that we booked onto a safari with him the same afternoon! Amazing hike, amazing guide, couldn't ask for a better experience. Worth every penny.

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Josefine N 2026.04.10

     

My mother and I booked two experiences with them and had a fantastic time! We first went on the Kanjapuri Sunrise trek, where we got really lucky in the morning and were even able to see to the Himalaya! Before and during the trek there were enough breaks, we got some chai and were able to refresh ourselves in the pond of Neer Waterfall. The next day our Safari had to be postponed due to the park being closed due to rain. The guys were kind enough to still bring us to Hatidwar (where we were supposed to go afterwards) and picked us up from there the next morning! During the safari we were again accompanied by Ankush and had a fantastic time, beeing able to see peacocks, lots of birds and elephants! Thank you guys for the amazing experiences!

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Reply from Mapping The Himalayas 2026.04.10

We are delighted you enjoyed your experience and truly look forward to hosting you for a longer trekking expedition on your next visit.

Travelling Kettle 2026.04.07

     

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Amazing guides - nice people - good intro to trekking in India - great value. We had an amazing time on this 3 night / 4 day trek. On arrival into Rishikesh we went to the Mapping the Himalayas office and met with Kali, he checked we had the right gear etc and if we didn't we could have hired it from him (all looked new and very good quality). Stayed one night at the Rudram Hotel (basic but ok), ate at Anna's Mess - amazing vegan food and then were picked up at 0620 next morning for the long 6 hour drive towards Chopta. Driver was excellent, Bolero car in good shape and happy to meet our trek mates (7 of us on total, spread over two vehicles). Pretty scary drive in terms of big drop offs and narrow roads - but probably to be expected given the terrain and driver was careful. Stops on the way for lunch etc. Made it to start of first walk up to Deoriatal Lake - moderate incline which took us about 60 minutes to get up. Beautiful lake, quite busy with day visitors but not too bad. Nice little camp site for us - all set up adjacent to our kitchen and toilets for the night. Our amazing guide told us all about the significance of this holy lake, delicious dinner and good sleep in the tent. Bit cold but warm under the blankets that were provided. Day 2: long walk of 16km through amazing rhododendron forests, very magical and peaceful. Ups and downs but nothing too hard. We carried our lunch that the guides had made for us - potato curry, roti, boiled eggs - very nice and walked on in the rain - ponchos were provided to keep us dry. Made it to Chopta the 'base camp' for the Tungnath temple and Chandrashila peak trek. Quite developed as a series of home stays and restaurants - but nice room with own toilet and shower and large cafe area. Early to bed after another good supper and up early to walk up Chandrashila. Luckily our guide took us the 'back way' up the mountain - the other way was very busy with day trippers. Steep uphill all the way took a few hours to reach the snow line. Crampons on for the final part and poles used all the way. I was a bit nervous of the ice but our guide got me up to the summit - which was busy with lots of people but we got to view the real Himalayas in the distance. Long walk back down - but totally worth it. Made it to 4000m. As a group we then decided we'd like to do one more trek so we were driven to the Kartik Swami temple - about 3-4 hours away - it's 36km off the highway and another twisty mountain road - I was glad when it started to get dark so I could not see the drops! Made it do our homestay - which are basically rooms under a cafe - not in someones house as I had imagined! Day 3: Those that wanted to trek up to the temple got up at 0430 to make it up for sunrise - some of us stayed in bed! Long drive back to Rishi via Ganges confluence which was amazing to see - then we where we were all dropped off at our hotels etc. The guides and drivers are brilliant and very flexible depending on abilities and what the group want to do etc. We had a great time and would go with Mapping the Himalayas again. The price is very reasonable and includes all accommodation from night one onwards, all food and transport..

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Reply from Mapping The Himalayas 2026.04.11

We truly appreciate your trust in Mapping the Himalayas and look forward to hosting you again for your next Himalayan adventure.

Nienke 2026.03.31

     

We had an amazing morning hike from Kunjapuri. The guide was great and everything was well arranged. We got a lot of explanation about the tempel and surroundings and we were lucky to spot some snowy mountainpeaks. The enthusiasm from our guide for nature and mountains was contagious and created a nice vibe amongst us. Thank you for a great morning and if I come back for some real trekking I will for sure get in touch with them!

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Reply from Mapping The Himalayas 2026.03.31

So glad you enjoyed the Kunjapuri hike! That sunrise view is hard to beat. We’d love to take you on a multi-day trek whenever you’re ready to head deeper into the Himalayas.

Messer Vertigo 2026.03.31

     

Amazing experience from start to finish. Mapping The Himalayas is extremely well organized, and the team really knows what they’re doing. Everything runs smoothly, so you can just focus on enjoying the journey. The guides are knowledgeable, friendly, and genuinely care about the group. You can tell they have a deep connection with the place, which makes the whole experience feel much more authentic. If you’re looking for a real experience in upper Uttarakhand, I’d highly recommend them.

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Reply from Mapping The Himalayas 2026.03.31

Thank you so much for the kind words, Messer—it was a pleasure having you, and we can't wait to welcome you back for another unforgettable trek in the Himalayas again!

Tejas M 2026.03.31

     

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Five Star Amazing experience. Small group customized experience. The guides - Ankush and Manoj were fantastic. And the driver (Sandeep) was also great. MTH crew took very good care of us everywhere. In my view, the price for such an adventure experience is too low (in the wild for 3days). Looking forward to do more longer treks with them.

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Reply from Mapping The Himalayas 2026.04.02

Thank you so much for your kind words—we’re thrilled you had an amazing experience and can’t wait to host you on your next adventure!

Akash Tomar 2026.03.28

     

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Reply from Mapping The Himalayas 2026.03.31

Thank for choosing us

Benjamin Goh 2026.03.24

     

Mapping The Himalayas (MTH) provides some of the best hiking services in the world. We are a group of 4 who signed up for the Chopta Chadrashila trek and were not disappointed. From equipment to food and transport, everything was take care of, leaving us to focus on enjoying the hike entirely. Shoutout to our guide Ankush and Saurabh from the MTH team for making this experience so memorable and enjoyable! - Special thanks from Singapore

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Reply from Mapping The Himalayas 2026.03.25

Thank you, Benjamin! We really appreciate you choosing Mapping The Himalayas for your trek. It’s wonderful to hear that our team, especially Ankush and Saurabh, made your journey memorable. We take great pride in our equipment and service, so your feedback means a lot. See you on the next trail!

let's travel 2026.03.21

     

Nice experience very well trained guide Mr. Manoj and for travel Mr. Sandeep was very helpful Made our journey very memorable an unforgettable trip Please do consider "Mapping The Himalayas" if you really want to experience the treak the way it should be. They took care of us like family treated well, gave well maintained accomodation, quality food and a different perspective of trekking

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Reply from Mapping The Himalayas 2026.03.20

Thank you so much! We’re thrilled you had such a memorable journey. Manoj and Sandeep will be so happy to hear your kind words. Can't wait to trek with you again!

MONIKA SAHU 2026.03.21

     

Their guide knows hidden gems of the places you visit, also they are well trained and full of knowledge.

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Reply from Mapping The Himalayas 2026.03.23

We're so glad you enjoyed our hidden gems and found our guides knowledgeable—thanks for the kind words!

Justyna Hobot 2026.03.17

     

Great treak! I recommend fully

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Reply from Mapping The Himalayas 2026.03.20

Hi Justyna, thanks for the 5-star review! We're so glad you enjoyed the trek and appreciate the recommendation. Hope to see you back on the long trail

venkatesh venky 2026.03.16

     

I had a wonderful trekking experience with this team. Kaley Baba, Ankush, Sandeep, and Manoj were very kind, respectful, and supportive throughout the journey. They treated me like a member of their family. I am truly grateful for their hospitality and professionalism.

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Reply from Mapping The Himalayas 2025.12.21

Thank you so much! We’re glad you had an awesome experience with our team

שני ורצברגר 2026.03.16

     

It was an amazing trip. Everything was organized properly thanks to our guide Ambush and driver Sandeep, who took care of everything for us and are lovely people. The views in the mountains are the most beautiful in the world.

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Reply from Mapping The Himalayas 2026.03.16

We’re so glad Ankush and Sandeep made your trip amazing—thank you for the kind words and we look forward to welcoming you back again!