updated on April 20, 2004

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22: Mr To On Lee 01 pax-Canada	21: Mr Bastiaan Vinkenburg 02 pax-Netherlands
20: Mr Hans van der Meulen, 04 pax-Netherlands	10: Mrs Saleela Hollingsworth, 04 pax-USA
19: Ms Elisabeth Zastiera, 03 pax-Austria	09: Mrs May Andersen 02 pax-Denmark
18: Mr Siddhartha Ghosh, 02 pax-Kolkata, India	08: Mr Michael C. Nugent, 02 pax -USA
17: Ms Jessi, 02 pax-Malaysia	07: Mr Anders Lundgren, 04 pax-Sweden
16: Mr Gene Dobie, 02 pax-Canada	06: Mr Mark Trop, Miami-USA
15: Ms Cecilia Ng & 20 pax-Malaysia	05: Mr Kurt Lomborg, 09 pax, 20 pax, 08 pax-Denmark
14: Ms Lily and 05 pax-Taiwan	04: Ms Anna & Vera, 02 pax-Brazil
13: Mrs Kathy Piller 02 pax-USA	03: Mr Joop Kristelijn, 01 pax-Netherlands
12: Mr Lebish Polnor, 04 pax-Israel	02: Mr Viktor, 11 pax group-Austria
11: Mr Robert Butwel, 03 pax-UK	01: Mr Pepp Griesenhofer, 02 pax-Austria

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Dear All, I have spent 10 days in Nepal after the ICC Banking Commission meetings in New Delhi in December 2003. I was taken good care of by Kedar of Pacific Tour in Kathmandu. He is the boss of this company. He has high sense of quality assurance in providing tour services. I am very lucky to have met him. He treated me like a friend rather than a customer. We had very happy times together in Kathmandu dining and drinking together in two local restaurants specialised in Nepalese cuisine. One has a romantic setting with dancers and local music. His driver Ram is also very responsible. When the radio and TV announced road block the next today due to Maoists, Ram ran everywhere to find me so that we could leave the day before the road block. Otherwise we would be stuck. Ram did not speak much but he is the sort of person who perform silently rattan than boosting. It is safe to go to Nepal. Maoist is not a threat. His email address is: pacifictravel@trekinginnepal.com Pacific Travel & Tours (P) Ltd.-NEPAL His website is: http://www.pacifictoursnepal.com And also Happy New Year to You All! T. O. To On Lee, 01 pax-Canada Name of trip: 10 DAYS KATHMANDU-DAMAN-POKHARA-LUMBINI-KTM Trip date: December 12-21, 2003) E-mail: upon your request T.O. Lee Consultants.Ltd, Ontario

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"Dear Kedar, Today is my second day at work in Holland again. I can not concentrate on working, because my thoughts are still with our great trip to Sikkim and Bhutan. We had a wonderful 3 1/2 weeks, thanks to your perfect organisation. Yesterday I spoke with Joop Kristelijn and I told him about the fantastic trip. I have promised to him that we will write a small reference text about our trek. There is only one thing that I would suggest to you, and you will not be surprised to hear about that: we would have been pleased if you had given us the necessary information about visa, hotels and tickets at a much earlier stage, instead of one day before and during the trip. But still, everything was perfectly fine, good accommodation, good transport, perfect guides, all connections working and never a dull moment. Thanks also to International Trek and Yak & Yeti Tours and Travel, of course. My duffle bag, that had not arrived in Calcutta with our flight, did arrive in our hotel in Thimpu just the evening before our travel to Sikkim, so that was a great relieve, thanks to the great support of the manager of International Trek. We will send some pictures to our guides and agents. Yours sincerely, READ MORE DETAIL IN DUTCH VERSION >> Also visit here >>> Maaike van Slooten and Bastiaan Vinkenburg, 02 pax-Netherlands Name of trip: 21 DAYS BHUTAN-SIKKIM SOUTH ASIAN TOUR & TREKKING Trip date: September 30-21 October, 2003) E-mail: upon your request

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Dear Trekking In Nepal team, We are back in Holland but our mind and spirit are still in Nepal. The trip to Mera Peak (6654m.), Ambulapcha pass (5780m.) and Island Peak (6189m.) have impressed us much. We still think a lot of our porters, Sherpa and cooking staff. It was a good and hard working group. Nicely organized such a risky and challengeable trekking, which was arranged to climb 2 peaks and cross one of the dangerous pass called 'Amalapcha' at a time. This kind of record is happened rarely in the expedition and climbing field. Hans van der Meulen, 04 pax group Name of trip: 29 Days Mera, Abulapcha pass and Island peak trek successfully climbed Trip date: October 03-01November, 2001) E-mail: upon your request

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Hello dear Mr Kedar, NAMASTE ! We arrived at home, happy and sad together - now we have only our memories of this trekking time of Mt. MAKALU ! Very good memories. We had a very good time, trekking to the base camp of Mt. MAKALU. We were not missing anything. We were cautious supported by our guide and his assistant-guide (also in our different condition!) Not to forget our famous cook, Phurba Sherpa, and his kitchen boys, who served us very well, always smiling and laughing. The whole staff including the porters were very kind and heartfelt and we felt really at home with them. Once again many thanks for your arrangement and see you next time! NAMASTE. Ms Elisabeth Zastiera & Mr Herbert Hackle 03 pax, Austria Name of trip: 22 Days Makalu BC Arun valley trek Trip date: October 05-November 02, 2001 E-mail:upon your request

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Dear Pacific Travel & Tours, Kathmandu We wish to profusely thank Pacific Travel & Tours of Kathmandu, Nepal for their impeccable services provided throughout our 6 days tour of Nepal. The hotels and services at Pokhara, Nagarkot and Jungle lodge (Chitwan forest) were all superb. Sightseeing and transfer vehicles were also on DOT time. Even accompanied us on our private shopping. We will surely recommend your organization to our friends and associates in India. Wishing you all the best. Mr Siddhartha Ghosh Mr B.N. Mondal Kolkata, India Name of trip: 6N/7D, Ktm-Pokhara-Chitwan-Nagarkot Trip date: October 23-29, 2001 Tel: (033) 248-5760, 242-0583 Fax: (033) 248-9728

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Dear Pacific Travel & team, The organization was professional and always paid their kind attention to us during our trip in Nepal. We were happy because the company included us to make enjoyable trip according to our budget. Mr & Jessi, Malaysia (newly Married couple) Name of Trip: 7Nights/8Days tour Trip date: November 22-29, 2000 E-mail: upon your request

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Just did the same as we were expected from this company. We both enjoyed food, cultural dance, different type of people and smiling faces. Trekking In Nepal has nice teamwork. Mr Gene Dobie, 02 pax, Canada Name of Trip: 16 days Annapurna trekking October 23-17 November, 2000 E-mail: upon your request

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Well planned and most competitive priced professional tour in nice arrangement for such our big group. We enjoyed the trip ! Ms Cecilia Ng & 20 pax group, Malaysia Name of Trip: 7Nights/8D tour, Kathmandu-Nagarkot-Chitwan-Pokhara Trip Date: February 08-15, 2000

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Among the many tour companies, pacific travel company gave me a lot of help. Its manager Kedar arranged hotels for me and also gave me much recommendation to make my travel become wonderful. If I have another chance to go to Nepal again, I will choose Pacific Travel Company as my only choice. Something the tour was incredible and unforgettable for our 7N/8Days tour we had a nice time with Kedar Bantawa and his excellent company ! Ms Lily and 05 pax groups Taipei, Taiwan Name of trip: 8N/9D Kathmandu-Chitwan-Kakani tour Trip date: January 31-February 15, 2000 E-mail: upon your request

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The Russian jeep ride with 25 Nepali teenagers into the lodge was just the start of our fun. The trek was more than we ever expected because scenery was incredible"the place is heaven". I don't know how you did sketch "THE JOURNEY NEVER TO FORGET", but you did. Your selection, without our ever meeting, of Tendi Sherpa our guide matched our personalities and mood perfectly. Tendi took care of everything with such skill and ease. His guide skills along with his knowledge of which teahouses had the best food and accommodations enhanced out enjoyment. Kedar, your rapid email responses to all our questions during planning, the trek and jungle safari that you put together, the greetings you provided with the beautiful marigold leis when we arrived were just the beginning. Your attention to detail, your warmth and personal involvement during our stay in Kathmandu just put the finishing touches onto a truly memorable trip. We wish one who's heart is so warm the best in business and a happy life. Mr Don & Mrs Kathy Piller, USA Name of trip: 16 Days Kathmandu-Jomsom-Chitwan tour/trek Trip date: November 01-16, 1999 Email: upon your request

I found your company, Pacific Travel & Tours to be a professional and reputable organization. I appreciated the interest and concern shown to us at all times ensuring everything was running smoothly and to our satisfaction. I speak for Chris and Robert as well when I say that we thoroughly enjoyed our time in Nepal. I look forward to organizing a future trip with yourselves in the not too distant future We were all amazed at the natural wonders of the region, the snow capped mountains, low lying hills, excellent for those interested in a trekking holiday, and also the diversity of wildlife seen in the areas such as the Royal Chitwan National park. Hope that one day we may return again, we would certainly recommend your company to others who may be thinking of taking a holiday in this part of the world. Robert Butwel, Ian Reynolds & Chris Hill, 03 pax Birmingham B16 8NH, ENGLAND Name of Trip: 10N/11D Inclusive Jungle Safari: Kathmandu-Chitwan-Pokhara tour Trip date: September 09-19, 1999

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We were very happy with your service and travel arrangements. We were also very lucky that you joined us for most of the trip because you made sure that we got good service all the way. As promised I will forward your name and phone number to anyone I know who has an interest to visit Nepal. Thanks for the CD. The music is great. That was a very special gift from you to us and we will always remember you and the good times we shared whenever we listen to it. Saleela Hollingsworth, 02 +2 child family group from Michigan State University, USA Name of trip: 4N/5D Kathmandu-Chitwan-Nagarkot tour Trip date: July 02-06, 1999 e-mail: upon your request

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"Dear Mr. Bantawa, Thank you for arranging an excellent trip to Nepal, and for all sightseeing. The price was cheaper than visiting Blackpool from London ! We were impressed with your efficiency and personal attention during our journey. We enjoyed the company of your family, inviting us to a typical Nepali dinner. We wish to convey our congratulations for making this holiday, a holiday for a life time ! We will tell our friends, and hope, more visitors will avail your services for holidays. Kind Regards..." Dr. S. Maitra, Mrs. M. Maitra (Indo English) Manchester, UK Name of Trip: 4N/5D Kathmandu-Pokhara Trip Date: May 16-20, 1999 e-mail: upon your request

"Namaste! Dear Kedar! We had a nice trip home, and it was wonderful to meet my family again and to tell them about lovely Nepal ! Now my trouble is, that I am already missing your country again ! I lost 5 kilos since Christmas !!! Trekking in Nepal is better than diet ! I sincerely thank you for a wonderful time in Nepal, that I never will forget. I hope some day (after studies), I can bring my family with me, to visit you again. May Andersen 02 pax, DENMARK Name of Trip: Kathmandu Ghorepani Poonhil trek Date of trip: January 03-16, 1999 e-mail: upon your request

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Dear Kedar,
"Kedar planned the trip of a life time for us and all within our budget. We thoroughly enjoyed the elephant safari at Tiger Tops Lodge. What a beautiful, historic, and diverse country. Can not wait to return and have him plan a trekking adventure for us. Kedar is the only one who responded to our many E-mail requests.
Hats off to you! "Cheers !"

Michael C. Nugent, 02 pax
Nugent Travel Network. USA
Name of Trip: 6N/7D, Kathmandu-Chitwan (Tiger Tops)
Trip Date: December 10-14, 1998

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"A trip to Kala Pathhar" We used Pacific Travel & Tours (P) Ltd. and the forever smiling Mr. Kedar Bantawa and his staff. Since everything was booked in advance we could enjoy the city for a couple of days before the flight to Lukla. Ms Sushila and others from Pacific Travels supported us at the airport and I think because of them we successfully got on the flight. Go to Nepal and do the Everest trek, you'll like it! (Everest B.C. normal lodge trekkkers). Anders Lundgren, 04 pax, SWEDEN Name of Trip: Domestic Air Ticket: Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu Trip date: 25 Oct-06 Nov, 1998 e-mail: upon your request

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Dear New traveler to Nepal,
Nepal can be a fantasy paradise like experience for a Western person, or a living torment; Kedar Bantawa of Pacific Travel will do as much as any human being could to make sure you realize the former sort of experience, for many many reasons which I hope you will simply trust me rather than making me list it all; and I say this after years of a good relationship which began with my trip to Everest are in l998 and persists to this day.

I went to Nepal in l998 to see the mighty Everest. In my preparations I researched every possible option. After a successful experience I want to say that I have had the good luck to have a friendship with Kedar. I say with as much spirit and emphasis as I possibly can that were you to trust your time in Nepal to his care, you will have as marvelous a time as possible. You will see the cultural, you will taste the spirit, you will see nature and you will feel life in a way you have never before. Asia has a certain charm and mystique but t also has a certain brutal and therefore dangerous reality. When with Pacific Travel & Tours you will enjoy the former immensely and you will miss the latter entirely. The staggering level of beauty in the region is too great to miss; and the risks that are there for Westerners will be entirely avoided, I say again for emphasis, if you let Pacific Travel take care of all that.

Mark Trop, Miami, USA
(16 Days Mt. Everest Kalapattar treks, 1998)
E-mail: upon your request

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"Dear Kedar ! With many great thanking good arrangements, good co-operation, lots of faces mutual development. As for the last year, we will also be in business together for the long long time." "And I did meet Ms May for the first time 2 weeks ago, and she expressed her deepest gratitude about her experiences in Nepal, thanks to you. She was so expressed by everything and specially about you. Kurt Lomborg, 09 pax group Name of Trek: Upper Dolpa and Mustang Trip date: Autumn-1998 E-mail: upon your request want to know about our help to Nepal ??

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"Pacific Travel was active and reliable company who arranged our 7Nights 8Days Tibet tour. The tour was nice and adventurous through our life time !" Ms Anna & Vera, 02 pax Brazil Name of trip: 7N/8D Tibet tour (fly in Ktm-Lhasa, drive out Zhangmu-Ktm) Date of Trip: August 06-17, 1998

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"Dear Kedar and family, The trip was chosen by me with your help and took me around Dhaulagiri in 4 weeks. At first I must tell you that your response was very fast on my request by fax for information about a trip in Nepal, which I send to several agencies in Kathmandu. Your help to find a good trekking in the summertime was the best I received the best price. I had a good guide by Laxman Rai. The whole trip was well prepared. I will never forget this trip as long as I live. Yours sincerely. Joop Kristelijn, 01 pax, NETHERLAND Name of Trip: 4 weeks round Dhaulagiri trek Trip Duration: July 20-17 August, 1998 e-mail: upon your request Want to make your wonderful holiday in Nepal through us ??

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Good arrangement trip for such peak climbing ! Nice cooked food, nice guide and Sherpas and other crew members we enjoyed and climbed the peaks as well ! Mr Viktor, 11 pax group, Austria (21 days Mera peak expedition) October, 1996

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To Mrs. Buddhi Maya Sherpa and Mr. Kedar Bantawa ! You madefor our Trekking around Annapurna was just perfect. It was the forthtime You managed our trip, so we already knew that Your office workscompetent and the service really is personal. So our holidays in Nepal were not only an adventure but also a recreation for us and we enjoyed them very much. Sure - for our next trekking or expedition we will engage again Your office. Yours sincerely, NAMASTE. Pepp Griesenhofer, Dr Margit Hatzl Griesenhofer, AUSTRIA Name of trip: Island Peak expedition (6280m.) Date of trip: Autumn-1994