Shuhan 🇨🇳
Annapurna IV 7525M (2025 Fall)
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It took me over a month to finally sit down and write the review, as I’ve been reflecting on the reason I was drawn to Annapurna IV in the first place. The more I climbed, the more I realized what truly matters to me in any expedition — not just altitude or adrenaline, but the sense of exploration and adventure, both outwardly and inwardly. It’s about raw, intact nature, vast landscapes, and the rare chance to explore less “popular” peaks with a small group of people who genuinely adore the mountains.
NAMAS is really unique in this regard, as they are probably the only operator I’ve come across with that true explorer mindset, organizing expeditions on rarely-climbed 7,000-meter peaks, running small teams, trailblazing rather than following others’ steps, and having a team of Sherpas who are highly competent, caring, and really know what they are doing when it comes to the mountains they operate on — which makes all the difference when you venture onto peaks like Annapurna IV.
I’ve always been less interested in chasing summits for sheer numbers. What I value is the solitude, the ability to fully enjoy the experience, and hopefully to climb in slightly better style every single time. Annapurna IV, which is a technically demanding, rarely-climbed 7,500-meter peak, seemed to perfectly fit that profile, being challenging but not overcrowded, offering stunning views, where I could try pushing my limits a little bit further without supplemental oxygen.
If your ideal expedition is similar (to climb with purpose, explore places very few people have been to, and share good vibes with like-minded people who respect the mountains and local culture), Annapurna IV is definitely worth considering, and NAMAS is absolutely the team to go with.
Of course, I cannot leave the review without mentioning the impressive setup at base camp, the delicious food thanks to the effort of the kitchen crew (I will come back for more scrambled eggs and momos!), the kindness and professionalism of our climbing Sherpas, and the extremely well-organised logistics. I had the pleasure of meeting Bisesh in person in London to discuss my experiences, so didn’t have much exchange with Sushmita prior to booking, but trust me, if here is anything you are unsure about, she is the best and most responsive!
Simply a 10/10 experience with amazing people. Thank you NAMAS team for making it happen!
Yi Schuler 🇺🇸🇨🇳
Annapurna IV 7525M (2025 Fall)
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I climbed Annapurna IV with NAMAS Adventure in Oct of 202. From the time I made my first inquiry in April, I knew I’d be in good hands. Sushimita was prompt, thorough and professional in her responses to my endless questions. My request to have a video call with the trip manager Bisesh who is also the founder of NAMAS was quickly accommodated. Here are a few highlights that show how attentive to details the NAMAS team are:
1. Airport pickup and drop off: nicely arranged, clearly communicated to us ahead of time. Family also received detailed contact info in case of emergency.
2. Hotel stays before and after the climb in Kathmandu: beautiful, safe and conveniently located posh hotels with western amenities and thoughtful cultural touches all included in our trip costs.
3. Cultural excursions: thoughtful arrangements of a visit to Pokhara in the company of a sherpa we climbed with. It eases the logistical hassles we had to deal with so we can focus on enjoyment and exploration.
4. Tea houses: every tea house we stayed at has established relationships with NAMAS. We were welcome in the kitchens and treated like family.
5. Basecamp: I was pleasantly surprised by the comfort and accessibility of the basecamp: each of us had our own personal tent to rest, a shower/bath tent, a toilet tent, dining/community tent, kitchen tent, supply tent… starlink access, snacks and great food choices from print menus.
6. Training plans: our acclimatization and rotation days were thoughtfully planned and implemented to ensure our summit success.
7. Sherpas and other support staff: our Sherpas (1:1ratio) are very knowledgeable and experienced with the Himalayan mountains, including Sherpas who have summited Everest 24 times. They are strong, fun, meticulous, caring and professional too. We were able to achieve 100% summit success largely because of their expertise and dedication.
8. On this climb, NAMAS helped us four climbers achieve a few firsts: first American woman, first ethnic Chinese, first Australian… to summit this beast.
If you are looking for a Himalayan guiding company who knows how to do things right and who is willing to partner with you to accomplish your mountain goals, look no further than NAMAS. I’m surely happy I found them for my first Himalayan climb. Can’t wait to climb with NAMAS again.
Indrek Tubli 🇪🇪
Himlung Himal (2025 Fall)
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I summited Himlung Himal in October, and I’m glad to say that everyone in our group reached the summit as well.
What I especially appreciated was that each climber had their own Sherpa — it allowed us to move at our own pace and made the experience much more personal. The Sherpas were excellent and truly did everything possible to help us reach the top.
The base camp service also deserves praise — the food was great, and we could choose our meals from a menu according to our own preferences.
Ronald Pieters 🇬🇧
Himlung Himal 7126M Expedition (2022)
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Namas Himlung Himal Exped October 2022. Wow, what a trip. Really enjoyed it.
Bisesh always answered the never-ending pre-trip queries speedily and adequately. Suggestions were taken on board seriously and creatively. Lakpa's help in Kathmandu with equipment, hotel and transport was excellent.
The rental equipment was first class. I loved the Kailas sleeping bag, very warm and comfy. All equipment on the trip was good quality with a good size private tent for each at basecamp.
The smooth-running engine of the expedition was the 5-man sherpa team, headed by Kami Temba Sherpa. His English is excellent, he is a good communicator and organiser, insightful, and creative when bad weather seemed to put a spanner in the wheels at the start of the expedition.
We had 1:1 sherpa support and they were all great, with a smile on their faces, a good sense of humor, and unfailingly helpful! Without hesitation, I can highly recommend Namas.
Riikka Keränen 🇫🇮
Himlung Himal 7126M Expedition (2022)
From the first email until the end of the expedition, Namas Adventure team was extremely helpful, flexible and easygoing. Every single question got answered before the trip (and there were many!) and replies were prompt. The Sherpa team was very professional and friendly and although they worked hard they did it with a smile on their face.
Rental gear was high quality, I was particularly happy with the sleeping bag. Very warm and comfy!
Everything was organized well and although we faced some delays and changes of plans due to bad weather, I felt like everything was under control and there was always at least plan b and c ready.
I highly recommend Namas Adventure!