Eva-Maria Hellinge, a university student from Bonn, Germany joined Explore Himalaya as an intern for five months, at the Sales& Marketing Department. On the eve of her departure, she writes about her days at Explore Himalaya, about new bonds and friendships and about learning life’s lessons in Nepal.
“Two days before boarding my plane back to Germany, I look back to five months in Nepal, five months within a foreign culture, five months at Explore Himalaya Travel & Adventure – Five months of unforgettable experiences & memories.
My internship at Explore Himalaya started in March 2010. I had the opportunity to attend the ITB in Berlin with the company at the Asian Connections booth, the marketing alliance Explore Himalaya is a member of. Here I met my new boss Mr Suman Pandey as well as one of my new colleague for the first time. Not only was I able to experience the fair out of the exhibitor’s perspective but also tasted Nepali food, which made me look forward even more to Kathmandu.
Eva with Marketing Manager, Prabhakar Khadka – ITB, Berlin
Working in the Sales & Marketing department at Explore Himalaya, my new colleagues made it easy for me to quickly feel comfortable within the new environment, whereby I was able to enjoy my internship and work to the fullest – even the 6-days working week was hence easy to handle. I felt included in the company – just like a member of Explore Himalaya’s Sales & Marketing staff. And latest after having learned how to eat my Dhal Bhaat with hands properly and after attending a Nepali wedding, dancing in my Sari with the whole wedding community, I even felt like a Nepali.
Nepal rewarded me with more than just the improvement of my skills within the Tourism industry – living within a welcoming & friendly culture like this teaches you life lessons: Lessons about friendship, beauty and life’s destinies, about religion and the importance of family & traditions. One of the things I have learned and recognized is that I complain less which actually makes life easier and puts a smile on my face – Nepal puts a smile on my face.
Eva with Sales & Marketing Team
Now, 2 days before boarding my plane back to Germany, are also 2 days before boarding a plane away from great friends, wonderful experiences, and away from a chapter in my life, I am happy I was able to start writing about during the past months. This chapter is filled with unforgettable days of unique memories going along with the smiles of new friends and helpful people Dhannyabad for everything! Leaving Nepal will not be easy and you will be missed. However, Nepal has surely not seen me for the last time and hence I am not ready to close this chapter yet. I decided to just stop writing for the moment: “Five Months in Nepal – to be continued…””
– Eva-Maria Hellinge
Apr 2023 I had an incredible experience trekking to Everest Base Camp with Explore Himalaya. Our guides were absolutely amazing. They provided us with exceptional support and guidance throughout the journey. The porters deserve special recognition too for their hard work and dedication. The entire journey was filled with breathtaking views and unforgettable experiences. From the start until the conclusion , every moment was filled with awe and wonder. I highly recommend Explore Himalaya for anyone seeking an unforgettable trekking experience in the Himalayas. Thank you to all the the staff, for making our journey truly exceptional!
13 Day Manaslu Circuit Trek Nov 2018 We have just returned to Kathmandu after a wonderful trek around the Manaslu circuit, starting in Soti Khola and finishing in Jaget. The trek and transport out and back to Kathmandu were very well organized. Our guide, Bharet Rana was excellent, arranging our tea-house accomodation and meals each day, without hitch. He was always good humoured and provided an interesting commentary on sights along the way.
Our Everest Base Camp trek was a wonderful and memorable one. Everything was very well organised. Thank you Explore Himalaya and the staffs for such an excellent service. We were taken care of from the moment we landed in Ktm till the day we left. The Guides and the Porters team of Explore Himalaya are very friendly and helpful. They took care of every little things during our trek. Some walked faster, some slowly and few could not but No one was left behind. They walk with your pace and motivates you until you get up. Anuj Pandey, MD of Explore Himalaya was available 24 hours a day when anybody was in need, he even flew to Namche to check if everything was going well and if everybody was doing good. The Guides Bibek Pandey, Bhuwan Tamang and Ram Rajbhandari along with their 5 Porters were the main pillars who made our mission accomplished. I'd highly recommend anybody who wants to travel to Nepal to contact Explore Himalaya and get themselves spoilt and entertained with their excellent service.
Helicopter flight to Everest basecamp Mar 2023 Organized for us a life time experience by helicopter to the base camp. Very well organized and all what has been promised was delivered. Would highly recommend this service.
Apr 2023 I had an incredible experience trekking to Everest Base Camp with Explore Himalaya. Our guides were absolutely amazing. They provided us with exceptional support and guidance throughout the journey. The porters deserve special recognition too for their hard work and dedication. The entire journey was filled with breathtaking views and unforgettable experiences. From the start until the conclusion , every moment was filled with awe and wonder. I highly recommend Explore Himalaya for anyone seeking an unforgettable trekking experience in the Himalayas. Thank you to all the the staff, for making our journey truly exceptional!
13 Day Manaslu Circuit Trek Nov 2018 We have just returned to Kathmandu after a wonderful trek around the Manaslu circuit, starting in Soti Khola and finishing in Jaget. The trek and transport out and back to Kathmandu were very well organized. Our guide, Bharet Rana was excellent, arranging our tea-house accomodation and meals each day, without hitch. He was always good humoured and provided an interesting commentary on sights along the way.
Our Everest Base Camp trek was a wonderful and memorable one. Everything was very well organised. Thank you Explore Himalaya and the staffs for such an excellent service. We were taken care of from the moment we landed in Ktm till the day we left. The Guides and the Porters team of Explore Himalaya are very friendly and helpful. They took care of every little things during our trek. Some walked faster, some slowly and few could not but No one was left behind. They walk with your pace and motivates you until you get up. Anuj Pandey, MD of Explore Himalaya was available 24 hours a day when anybody was in need, he even flew to Namche to check if everything was going well and if everybody was doing good. The Guides Bibek Pandey, Bhuwan Tamang and Ram Rajbhandari along with their 5 Porters were the main pillars who made our mission accomplished. I'd highly recommend anybody who wants to travel to Nepal to contact Explore Himalaya and get themselves spoilt and entertained with their excellent service.
Helicopter flight to Everest basecamp Mar 2023 Organized for us a life time experience by helicopter to the base camp. Very well organized and all what has been promised was delivered. Would highly recommend this service.
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