Moti Neupane

Garden Girl

Canadian · Oct 2026

Great trek through Tsum Valley and Manaslu Circuit

My daughter and I completed the Tsum Valley and Manaslu circuit in October 2026. It was important for us to use a local Nepalese company and guide service that really knew the area and supported the local people. My daughter chose Manaslu Guides Nepal after researching different companies and we weren’t disappointed. Madan helped arrange the trip as well all our experiences during our 7 week stay in Nepal making our stay stress free. Our guide Moti and our porters, Prakass and Bhishal made our trip amazing, they were very attentive and great to travel with during our 22 day trip. I jotted down some specific notes of why I highly recommend Manaslu Guides Nepal and Moti as a guide. WHY MOTI IS THE MOST AWESOME GUIDE - Really makes an effort to accommodate your hiking style and paces the group appropriately - Conscientious about safety - Tries to get on-suite bathrooms at the tea houses everywhere and where not available, makes sure you’re beside or close to the bathroom for nighttime visits (this is important for older folks like me) - Makes you stop and drink water often and keeps an eye on you to make sure you’re eating enough, eating and drinking lots making high elevation hiking easier - Tells stories and knows about places you visit - Is fun and wants to make sure you’re enjoying your trekking experience - Takes you on little diversions that other people don’t seem to experience - for instance things we did that other most other tourists I talked too had not - more monasteries (smaller ones), visited a school, saw other areas of some villages that showed a different perspective or had amazing views, took us on both sides of the river in Tsum Vally (one side up, one side down), visited the “stupa of world peace” - Took us early to Mu Gompa and Pungen Gompa - 6 am starts so we saw each site by early morning light and were the first ones there so got to experience the monasteries on our own before the other trekkers showed up (whom we passed on our way down). - Plays a mean game of Ludo (as did Prakass and Bhishal) - Is very kind, always playing with children, petting dogs, cats, donkeys - As a GF person, always made sure my food was safe for me to eat - Served fresh fruit after every meal - until they ran out (but very impressive considering the porters carried the fruit the whole way) WHY USE MADAN AND MANASLU GUIDES NEPAL - Organized everything with no hassle - Quality trekking services for a good price - Cares about your experience - Very accommodating - we had trouble with our credit cards to pay and he was nonplussed until my husband could pay a few days after we started our trek - Serves tea every time you visit and encourages you to visit often when in Kathmandu. - Very available and helped us when WestJet (Canadian airline) almost wouldn’t let us on the plane because we didn’t have an issued visa (they are issued upon landing but WestJet almost made us miss our whole trip because their system was incorrect!). Another important aspect was we started the trek as three people with my daughter‘s friend trekking most of the way but near then end got the flu, salmonella (reason to not eat meat and be vegetarian on the trip) and then he got altitude sickness. Moti watched him closely for the few days it was all progressing and Madan and Moti handled the helicopter evacuation with the insurance company once he finally decided he couldn’t do the high pass. They also picked him up from the hospital in Kathmandu after he was released and got him safely to a hotel until we could meet up again later.

One of the most epic trips I’ve taken

My Annapurna Circuit trek with Guide Moti was truly an unforgettable experience. Everything was perfectly organized by Manaslu Guides Nepal⁠ and organizer Madan Neupane. Guide Moti Neupane was professional, friendly, and always supportive throughout the trek. He made me feel safe, comfortable, and happy every single day. From the beautiful villages to the incredible views of the Himalayas, every moment became special because of his guidance and positive energy. Crossing Thorong La Pass was one of the greatest achievements of my life, and I am very thankful to Moti and the whole team for making this journey so memorable. I highly recommend them to anyone planning a trek in Nepal. Elina, Kyrgyzstan

Elina Umarova

Russian · May 2026

Highly recommended for anyone planning a trek in Nepal!

We had the pleasure of doing the Manaslu Circuit trek with Touch The Himalaya Treks & Expedition and it was one of the best decisions of our trip to Nepal. From the very beginning, the terms of cooperation were clear and transparent. Communication via WhatsApp was fast and smooth, and everything was well organized, allowing us to fully focus on the trekking experience. We also had a porter who supported us throughout the trek, which made a big difference in comfort and allowed us to better enjoy the experience. Special thanks to our guide Roshan — he was professional, calm, and very attentive. At the same time, he was extremely positive and easy to talk to, always engaging with us and explaining what to expect each day of the trek. Thanks to him, we felt comfortable, safe, and well taken care of throughout the entire journey. The agency is reliable, well-organized, and truly cares about its clients. Everything went exactly as planned.

August T

Austria · Apr 2026

Tsum Valley Trek

My name is August and I am from Austria. I recently completed the Tsum Valley Trek starting on 08/04/2026, organized by Manaslu Guides Nepal, operated by Madan Neupane. My guide Moti Neupane, was truly exceptional throughout the journey. He is friendly, experienced, kind, and very brave, always ensuring my safety and comfort. Being a local from the region, he shared deep insights about the culture, traditions, and mountains, which made the trek even more meaningful. I learned so much from him during this adventure. If you are planning to visit Nepal for trekking I highly recommend Manaslu Guides Nepal and guide Moti Neupane for an unforgettable experience.

August Trummer

Austria · Apr 2026

My name is August, and I am from Austria. I recently completed the Tsum Valley Trek starting on 08/04/2026, organized by Manaslu Guides Nepal, operated by Madan Neupane. My guide Moti Neupane, was truly exceptional throughout the journey. He is friendly, experienced, kind, and very brave, always ensuring my safety and comfort. Being a local from the region, he shared deep insights about the culture, traditions, and mountains, which made the trek even more meaningful. I learned so much from him during this adventure. If you are planning to visit Nepal for trekking, I highly recommend Manaslu Guides Nepal and guide Moti Neupane for an unforgettable experience. Update: Manaslu Circuit. The Manaslu Circuit is an amazing trek with incredibly beautiful mountain views and a fascinating insight into the mountain world. Just like on the Tsum Valley Trek, a big thank you to Moti and the entire team of Manaslu Guides. Moti, my guide, was always there for me, always making sure I was comfortable and doing well throughout the trek.

Lucas L

Australian · Dec 2025

Fantastic experience!

Touch the Himalaya were fantastic! Speedy to get us out in the Manaslu and Tsum Valley Trek. Very thorough and clear with pricing and gave us a great price. We trekked with just a guide and carried our own gear. Madan was quick to organise transport, permits, a guide, packing list and an itinerary for our tour all within a day. Moti is an awesome guide! Funny personality, very caring, great service and went above and beyond his way to give us the best experience. He kept us fed very well sneaking us extra rice and dahl baht every dinner . He organised great accomodation for us to be well rested and prepared for our big days and negotiating great prices. He took us literally every step of the way from our accomodation in Thamel to Mu Gumpa in Tsum valley to 5106m on Larke Pass. Through our tiredness, excitement, boredom, awe of nature, our best and not so best. It’s truly been a great adventure with Moti from ‘Touch the Himalaya’, and to not only have just a guide but gained a a great friend through this experience. To Moti, a very dear and heartfelt THANKYOU bro