We choose this specific trek with Himalayan Leisure based on the many good reviews on here. So thankful we did. At first we were a little worried about the altitude and our conditioning prior to the trek. But in all honesty, the pace and given time to finish the trek was very reasonable. I would be lying if I said it was easy. There were certainly some tough days. On our own, I don’t think it would have been possible without the help of our expert guide Lal and porter Pasang. With Over 20 years experience and over 200 treks to EBC, Lal is a highly qualified guide. He is very knowledgeable about the land, the culture, and the people. He suggested what to eat and what not to. Lal was very descriptive about what to expect on the following days hike. He was also being very adamant about taking the trek one day at a time, which helped greatly. In the end we even shared the local brew (Chhaang) to celebrate our success. We made real friends out of each other, not just with Lal but with Pasang also as we hiked together most of the way and even up to the base camp. The people, the culture, the land, the animals, the whole experience was just incredible. If your looking for the right company and guide, I would highly recommend Lal at Himalayan Leisure 100%. Professionals through and through. We would like to give a big thank you to Lal and Pasang for helping us make this dream possible.