Comments about Kailash - Mansarovar tour by Raj and Team ( 11 pax), July - Aug. 2006 (photo 2)

To Whom It May Concern,
We would like to convey our sincerest thanks to Rajan for making our trip to Kailash Mansarovar a dream come true. A group of 11 of us set out to begin our trip from Katmandu. Rajan and his team of Sherpas and jeep drivers treated uslike family and our trip began wonderfully and remained so for the duration. They took care of the needs of each individual as well as the group; they catered to every detail with the utmost of care and attention. Every aspect of our trip was carefully thought out and planned with great consideration. He selected truly remarkable spots for us to carry out our Puja’s and ceremonies, a true sign of someone who has put their heart and soul into making this trip and extraordinary experience. Despite the weather conditions we never experienced any kind of discomfort. Rajan and his team ensured the comfort and health of the group was held as the highest priority.He is someone of the highest integrity, extremely joyous company. The group agreed that he was a fantastic guide, who integrated so well into our group. He was warm and very friendly. Our trip was full of laughter and love. Our warmest thanks to Rajan, Shree Ram, Sarki, Gambu, Mwali and Mirmanr the cook who all looked after us like family. We have another trip planned in the year 2008 with Rajan. Kailash is a truly magical place, but words cannot express how this beauty was bought to life by Rajan and his team. If you would like to know more about our trip and our experience with Earthbound Expeditions please write to us via email
(mailto : malti.parekh@talk21.com) or telephone us on (+44 208 8828550, London).

Kindest Regards,
Raj Parekh & Family, Devani & Patel Family, Desai & Shah Family from London, UK

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Comments about Kailash - Mansarovar tour by Swapan Chaterji , Associate Director , Accelerator Division, Jefferson Lab, USA, May 2006

---- Original Message -----
From: Swapan Chaterji
To: Earthbound Expeditions - Nepal
Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2006 10:05 AM
Subject: Re: Thank you
Dear Rajan,
I am glad to hear from you. I had a good time with my brother in India! I arrived in Delhi yesterday safely and today I am flying out of Delhi to US in the evening at 10:45 pm
Glad to hear that Hari had a good time in Chitwan. We both thank you for going through all the trouble to arrange the Kailash trip for us.
As I had told you before, I had fantastic time with this Kailash - Mansarovar trip and it was largely due to your detailed and thoughtful arrangements and personal attention and care for us and attitude. I would most definitely recommend your business to anybody with much enthusiasm and please feel free to include my name as a reference if you need to get the good word spread with people.
I will continue communicating with you, once I reach US. Please take care, Om Namah Shivaya!!!! With my warm regards to you and your crew.
Swapan Chaterji , e-mail: swapan_kumar_1@yahoo.com
Associate Director , Accelerator Division, Jefferson Lab, USA
( Operated by Jefferson science Associates, LLC for the U.S. Department of Energy)

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Comments about Muktinath trip by Mr. Bhaskarn and Family , June 2006

----- Original Message -----
From: Bhaskaran
To: Earthbound Expeditions - Nepal
Cc: bcube100@hotmail.com
Sent: Saturday, July 15, 2006 12:10 PM
Subject: About Muktinath Yatra - Thank you!

Dear Mr. Rajan,
I would like to express my sincere thanks to you for making our Muktinath trip so memorable and convenient. With five out of eight persons over 65 years of age and the weather playing the spoil sports, our trip would not be successful and easy with out your help and expertise. All the eight members of our group wanted to thank you separately. Every one was very happy to be part of your trip and want to take your help when ever they visit Nepal. Your arrangement of the transportation and hotels were excellent and we do not have word to express our thanks. In spite of out time constraints and the unpredictable weather, you made our trip easy and enjoyable. We were very impressed with your professional approach and the way you took care of minute details including the pure veg food for our group and special arrangements for the elderly persons.
AS regards Kailash trip, I am trying to work out some thing and I believe this will be possible only next year some where in June/ July. In any case I will be in touch with you once I made some progress in this regards.
Thanks once again for your help and very good arrangement for our trip. Best regards
Bhaskaran M
Finance & Administration Manager, Supervision Committee for the expansion of
Abu Dhabi International Airport (SCADIA)
P O Box 38811, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Tel: +971 2 5095143, Mobile: +971 50 640 4355

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Comments by: Irene Grimwade and son John (taste of Nepal tour, April. 2007)

----- Original Message -----
From: Irene Grimwade
To: 'Earthbound Expeditions - Nepal'
Sent: Sunday, April 29, 2007 3:35 PM
Subject: RE: taste of Nepal , Thank you

Namaste, Rajan:
Tried to send a recommendation directly to your website, but I guess it’s better done this way,so here goes:
Earthbound Expeditions made our trip to Nepal an unforgettable experience. From the moment we were met at the airport, we knew we were in good hands, and from then on, every day brought new and better adventures. Rajan’s organization was excellent, his city tour interesting and informative; we came away with a wealth of knowledge about this beautiful country as well as having a wonderful day. Our 4 day trek was made most enjoyable by our cheerful guide and porter for whom nothing was too much or too hard, and we again were impressed by the amount of information we were given about every aspect of life in Nepal. Also, we always felt we could turn to Rajan and his staff for help with anything if needed.
We will be very happy to recommend Earthbound Expeditions without reservations to everybody and look forward to joining you again one day! Thanks again, and well done!!
Best regards, Irene Grimwade and son John, Australia.

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Comments by: Chau and Bich-Nhu Duong & Team from USA about India - 11 days tour, December 2006 ( Agra - Jaipur - Khajuraho - Varanasi)

----- Original Message -----
From: Chau M. Duong
To: earthbound@htp.com.np
Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2006 3:05 AM
Subject: Thank you

Dear Rajan,
Thank you to have organized this Tour of India for us which we enjoyed fully. As a local Tour operator, you did very well: we feel very comfortable and confident to deal with, the anemities were excellent, the itinerary very good and very cultural indeed. You offered us a Great Tour at a very affordale price! We appreciate your dedication, flexibility, devotion, honesty and fairness toward your clients , in summary your unrivaled professionalism. Thank you and good luck.

Chau and Bich-Nhu Duong ( CD) and Team: chaumduong@hotmail.com
(714) 536 4411 California USA ,
(Dec 2006)

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Date: Wed, 20 Dec 2006 17:53:10 -0800 (PST)
From: "Hoai Nam" <nancybee55@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Number-one Rajan !-- Thank you from CD group
To: "rajan simkhada" <simkhadar@yahoo.com>

Dear Rajan,

We really enjoyed the trip for very interesting histories..., for wonderful shopping..., for how lucky we were.
You have been trying your best to serve us. I don't know how to say thanks enough.
Here I have attached some more pictures for good memories from us.
Rajan, you are the best tour guide in the world. Namaste!

Nam Bui and Bich Nguyen - CD group Dec. 2006)

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------------------- Original Message -----
From: Liem C Vu Md
To: Earthbound Expeditions - Nepal
Sent: Saturday, December 16, 2006 4:30 PM
Subject: Happy trip of India!

Dear Rajan,
We came home to California yesterday at 5 PM, tired but very happy. You and your staff had provide us with an outstanding services, in many occasion, beyone your duty of service. In the next month I will put the video together. It will be a beautifull experience and memmory. I will send you photo later, I came home , went to bed at 8.30 PM and slept like a baby until now, it is 2 am in California !
Dr. Liem C Vu Md, California USA pathten@sbcglobal.net , Dec 2006

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Comments by : Larry & Jassica, from USA & France about India - Nepal – Tibet Tour – 19 days, Sept - Oct 2006

---- Original Message -----
From: "Larry Harris" <LawrenceG@hughes.net>
To: "Earthbound Expeditions - Nepal" <earthbound@htp.com.np>
Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2006 4:07 AM
Subject: Trip comment

Dear Rajan,
My experiences during the Nepal, India, Tibet by EarthBound Expeditions have no equal to any other tour I have taken. Simply put, wondrous. Beginning with your personal attention to the booking details and questions and extended up to your guiding in Kathmandu and relating your personal insights. At all times you made me feel welcome and everything possible was being done to make the trip enjoyable. You succeeded most immeasurably.

The same words can be said of my trekking guide, Shreeram. The days we were together provided some deep insights into Nepalese culture and everyday life outside of the city. Between the two of you, you give the visitor far more than can be found in a tourist handbook. This is meeting the real Nepalese people and finding a warmth that stays in the heart and travels home. This alone was worth the price of the journey. This does not even recount the sights brought to the eyes of the scenery, the monasteries or the palaces. The pictures do not do justice to these sights. Breathtaking does not describe them. Some, like the Taj Mahal, learning the story surrounding it was even more moving than merely seeing the beautiful buildings, all of them. Part of the adventure is stepping out of my culture and experiencing the unexpected. That is part of this journey and it was enjoyed. I have proudly recommended you to everyone to whom I have related my vacation journey. In all my travels, your service and attention to your client is far superior to all. You & your company do an exceedingly good job.
Best regards,
Larry from USA , book via website

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----- Original Message -----
From: "jessica cloarec" <jessc29@hotmail.fr>
To: <earthbound@htp.com.np>
Sent: Monday, November 20, 2006 10:39 PM
Subject: news from jess
Tashi delek Rajan, excuse me for answering quite late, my internet didn't worked and I had my mind quite occupied since I' m back home. My wayback was fine, happy to see back family and friends.
I had a wonderful trip, thank you for all, it was a great experience to travel India - Nepal Tibet at once! I have advise your company for the next edition in one of the french bookguide, it will problably in the 2008 edition.
until I will see back, I' ve got in my mind full of pictures and feelings... good luck for the end of the year. namaste!
Jessica from France ( single female traveller) , book via website

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Comments by: Anne from Netherlands about Langtang trekking in Nepal Oct - Nov 06

----- Original Message -----
From: "Anne Braamskamp" <a.braamskamp@hotmail.com>
To: <earthbound@htp.com.np>
Sent: Wednesday, November 22, 2006 4:10 PM
Subject: NEPAL TRIP, THANKS TO RAJAN

Dear All
Rajan asked me if I want to tell you about our experience to you. I hope you don't mind.
My dad (61 years) and I (37) visited Nepal in October this year, it was our first time in Nepal. We were looking for a trekking agency in April. We didn't know anybody who had any experience with an agency in Nepal, so I wrote two different agency and asked for there programs and prices. We decided to go with Earthbound because it sounds very reliable and Rajan reacts directly after my email, and some of his profit goes to a child care house . We are now back for one month and it was a super trekking. Our guide Mingmar was very helpful, polite and very friendly (I will recommended him!!) and Rajan had arranged everything very well!
If your interested, I have place our photos on web : http://members.home.nl/a.braamskamp
Greetings,
Anne and father from, the Netherlands, Did Langtang trek with us Oct. - Nov. 2006

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----------- Original Message -----
From: Nazly Siregar
To: Earthbound Expeditions - Nepal
Sent: Monday, October 30, 2006 7:08 PM
Subject: Great trip
Hi Rajan :
Greetings from Pokhara!
I really like being here. Very quiet and very nice with the lake and others.
Thank you very much for arranging the Le Meridien reservation. I do really appreciate this.
Thanks again for everything. You have been a best tour operator I have known here and certainly I will not forget you once I hear any request from my friends in London who want to go to trek in Nepal. Thanks again
Nazly from USA, Did Tibet tour and Annapurna trek with us Nov 2006

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In regards to: Everest Base Camp Trek

P O Box 778, Page, AZ 86040 , October 25, 2006, e- mail: jbing47339@hotmail.com

Dear Rajan
Once again thank you for a memorable vacation in Nepal!
As we discussed over dinner our final night in Kathmandu, here are our comments.
We appreciated the fact that you personally get involved in your clients needs. Your quick responses to emails built my confidence from day one that we were going to have a great time without having to worry about the unknowns.
• Meeting us at the airport put us at ease.
• The Samsara hotel was very comfortable. All the conveniences that a traveler from the States needs. The location was great allowing, for easy access to shopping and dinning.
• Providing a guide and a half day tour of the major sites was another plus. Even though the guide had an agenda he was very accommodating to our requests.
• The dinner show allowed us to experience more of the Nepalese culture (food and dance).
As for the trek. You could not have asked for a better experience. The locations visited were beautiful beyond explanation. Most of the tea houses we found to be very comfortable and accommodating to our needs. One in particular (Phakding) made us part of the family. We will never forget them.
Over-all we will not hesitate to recommend your services to all our friends that plan trips to Nepal. Your entire staff went out of their way to help with any situation we brought forward. A special thanks to the person you sent to help track down our tickets back to Bangkok.
And least I forget, our porters were exceptional! Take care,
John Bingham and Friend, Page, AZ USA, did Everest base camp trek Sept - Oct 2006

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----- Original Message -----

From: <icci@inwind.it>
To: "earthbound" <earthbound@htp.com.np>
Sent: Sunday, November 12, 2006 3:43 PM
Subject: Alberto antonio e leonardo, comments
Hi rajan this is my comment about our trek and tour in Italian language. Thank you again
Comment:"la professionalita', la disponibilita' e la simpatia di rajan e dei suoi collaboratori meritano una menzione particolare. Grazie alla Earthbound expeditions, un viaggio che puo' risultare difficile da organizzare con poco tempo a disposizione, e' diventato realta'.
18 giorni spesi bene...dall'annapurna trek all'affascinante Lhasa tutto attraverso paesaggi mozzafiato ed una popolazione veramente speciale, sia nepalese che tibetana. Essenziale un discreto spirito di adattamento per le prime notti in Tibet ma sicuramente ben ripagato da cio' che si presenta davanti agli occhi.
per qualsiasi consiglio scrivetemi pure a icci@inwind.it - namastè.
Alberto,antonio e leonardo, did Tibet tour and Annapurna trek with us Oct 2006

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Comments by Heleen from Holland ( did Annapurna base camp trek and Chitwan with us July 17 - August 1, 2006)

----- Original Message -----
From: "Huijkelom, H. van" <H.vanHuijkelom@students.uu.nl>
To: "Earthbound Expeditions - Nepal" <earthbound@htp.com.np>
Sent: Sunday, August 20, 2006 2:05 PM
Subject: Thank you , Rajan
Dear Rajan,

We had a wonderful Annapurna trek with your guide Mr. Dibash. I think he is the best guide we could have had! He is a really nice man, with a lot of experience. And he took really good care of us. So we had a wonderful time in Nepal.
Thank you for asking me about the trip.
Greetings, Heleen
From Holland

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Comments by: Anne and Family, from UK (Everest Trek , April 3 - 13, 2006)

I just returned from a holiday in Nepal with my husband and two children aged 14 and 17 and I have to say it was the best holiday of my life! Please don't be put off by the current political situation of Nepal. As long as you are sensible and stay away from trouble spots you shouldn't encounter any problems. Tourists are so important to the economy that we are given priority when it comes to transport. During the strike, taxis carry special signs which say 'Tourists only' and these are allowed safe passage. Obviously I can only comment on the areas we spent time in. At the beginning of the trip we spent a few days in Kathmandu before flying to Lukla and fitting in a short trek to Namche Bazaar. There was absolutely no problem on the trek. People are so kind and generous and delighted to see you. We were staying in tea houses and met lots of people who were planning to trek to Everest Base Camp or even just as far as Tengboche Monastery. Unfortunately, we only had time to go as far as Namche but already the children are planning a return visit with the hope of making it all the way to Base Camp.We had organized the holiday through Rajan Simkada of Earthbound Expeditions in Kathmandu and we couldn't fault it. From the moment he met us at the airport, everything was really well organized, including our guide and porter for the trek. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him.
You can contact Rajan at: earthbound@wlink.com.np or visit his website at www.trektibet.com, I have to stress that at no time did we feel under threat or in any danger. The warmth and generosity of the Nepali people more than made up for it. Go and enjoy!
Anne Stephen and Family, e-mail: anne2u@ntlworld.com

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Comments by: Martin and Team from UK (Annapurna trek , Feb 19 - 24, 2006, overland-underwater.com) a Charity drive from UK to NZ for CARE international)

---- Original Message -----
From: "Martin Pitwood" <martin@overland-underwater.com>
To: "Earthbound Expeditions - Nepal" <earthbound@htp.com.np>
Sent: Thursday, March 16, 2006 7:47 PM
Subject: Re: Thank you

Dear Rajan,
Maz reminded me that you wanted a quote from us to put on your website - apologies for forgetting to send earlier. "Thanks to Earthbound Expeditions for the great time we had on our trek in the Annapurna. With the professional guide and porters taking care of us, all we needed to do was enjoy the breathtaking scenery. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Earthbound Expeditions to our friends, and we hope to be back ourselves one day!" Finally, I have the new Sponsors page ready to upload but for some reason can't do it. I believe it's to do with restrictions the Chinese government . I'll upload as soon as I can - probably in about 2 or 3 more weeks (assuming it works properly in Laos!).
Many thanks and regards - Martin - overland-underwater.com

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