Horse Riding in Upper Mustang

Our trip to Nepal was certainly a highlight of the year for me. There were many new experiences and challenging adventures. And above all spending time with Ram, Saroj, Shambu and Amit, and others we met there made it most meaningful. I always speak highly of Alpine Eco Trek and I am happy to tell others about the unique region of Upper Mustang. I am happy to talk to any potential customers who want to know more about our experience. Besides email, they can call me at 1 845 679 5750. I have not planned to travel anywhere this coming year. I must focus on completing some major repairs on my house. I hope to see Polly in the spring or summer. She lives about 8 hours drive from me. Right now she is very busy with her dog sledding business, taking people on a day or overnight trips on the frozen lakes in the state of Maine in the Northeast of the country with her dogs pulling sleds. There is a lot of snow there already and the lakes have frozen. There is snow here too where I live in the Catskill Mountains of New York. I am not likely to see Judy since she lives on the other side of North America, in Canada, a great distance from here. But she sends many emails and she is just as active as usual. Quite an amazing woman. I don’t know if I sent you any of my photos taken on our trip so I will send some in a separate email. I send best wishes to you and your family and to Saroj, Shambu and Amit …I hope this year will bring you many visitors and that your lives will be happy and healthy. I hope good fortune for all of Nepal, a land of great diversity, stunning landscapes and warm friendly people. Namaste. 

3 of us were on a horse each, led by a horseman most of the time. We were accompanied by a young couple who trekked the whole way. They were a delightful pair who were in medicine and doing an internship at a hospital near Katmandu. The scenery was spectacular. Sometimes we would have to walk up or down some very steep places to ease the strain on the horses. It gave us a good stretch from the saddle also. Ram provided a good crew to look after us and the horses. 

My friend who had been on several horse riding trips in wilderness areas suggested I join her on a trip to the remote Upper Mustang Region of Nepal. I was impressed immediately when Ram Kumar responded to each of my questions and provided detailed information regarding our proposed trip, clearly defining the expenses and accommodations. Our group was comprised of three friends (two of us in our late 70's) and two mid-twenties medical students from Europe. Ram met each of us as we landed in Kathmandu and brought us to the hotel that he had chosen for us. Ram selected Saroj, one of his main guides, who brought along 2 assistants (porters). They had all worked together many times and were friends from Ram's village. Since we were riding we also had two horse-men. Together we became a family as Saroj suggested we would be in order to ensure a successful and happy expedition. Saroj was in touch with Ram daily, our route was adjusted as we traveled from village to village and every detail and need was attended to. An added benefit to our trip was spending time before and after the journey with Ram. Both he and our guide, Saroj, had so much passion for their country, extensive knowledge of the history and culture, and a genuine interest in us as their clients. I highly recommend Alpine Eco Trek to provide professional, experienced and personal service to create an excellent expedition.