Hari from Hillary Step was highly responsive when we first got in contact and helpful in choosing the right trip plan. Our guide, Gyani, is not an ordinary guide, but he is the master of the Himalayas and became more like a dear friend to us. Extremely informative and supportive for every step we took. The best thing about him is that, even though he did this trek 100 times, he is a true nature lover and enjoys the trek together with us while keeping his professionalism. He knows when to be next to you and when to make space for solitude. We are so glad to have him as our guide and will definitely be his client again! Next to him, our porter Bishnu was respectful, strong, and always smiling even though he does the hard work.