Reviews
My Nepal adventure was honestly electric. From the wild energy of Kathmandu to the calm lakes of Pokhara and the artsy vibes of Lalitpur, every moment felt supercharged—thanks to the amazing Tara Panthi and the always-lovely Carin.
Tara didn’t just guide us; he lit up the whole trip. Meeting local entrepreneurs and green innovators was inspiring and meaningful. And just when things got deep, Tara flipped into full-on tour-guide mode—sharing culture, food, stories, and nonstop laughs. With Tara and Carin, we always felt safe, supported, and ready for anything. Their quick thinking and backup plans kept everything easy and stress-free.
If you want an authentic, uplifting, high-energy Nepal experience—Tara Panthi is your guy.
Bushra Ahmad, Pakistan
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I would highly recommend a trip with Carin and her team. The team is dedicated, caring and will amaze you with inspiration, wisdom and insights. If you want a trip that is unforgettable, healing and fun, Himalayan Awakening is definitely the one.
Zhiren Ye, China, Netherlands, USA
​I have known Carin for years, and what I appreciate most is how much heart she puts into everything she does. When I travelled with her and her team, nothing felt forced or “touristy”. It was simple, thoughtful, and based real relationships with people in Nepal. The idea behind Himalayan Awakening, where trips are curated by local experts and spiritual teachers, isn’t just a slogan but something more authentic and real. If you’re looking for something real and genuinely connected, Carin is the person I would trust without hesitation.
Nimesh Ghimire, Nepal, USA
Thank you very much. Thank you for your courage to do and be who you are. Thank you for your commitment to the change and the renewal. Thank you for your dedication and inspiration.
Margreet Bouwman, Utrecht
Our world is full of vast ‘deserts’: regions and communities where the social and environmental vitality was destroyed. However, these places still have inevitable points of light full of hope, beauty and joy. Thanks for organizing these Brazilian trips, we were able to develop more of these points of light.
Niels Koldewijn, Netherlands
Meeting this very special South African organization was very pleasant, new, special, and stimulating. It has helped such a lot. We had never thought that the concept of these inspirational trips would have such an impact on us
Pieter Boone, Netherlands
This travel program was a phenomenal experience. It was very inspiring for me
Mohsin Kazmi, Pakistan
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