Mehendra is everything a guide could be and more. He is personable, knowldegeable, efficient and well organized. His English language is excellent. He made our vacation safe and easy. He provided variations within the trip to match our particular interests. We stopped to watch a wedding party. We rested in the shade under the porch roof of a farm house along our day hike through villages. I f we had any issues that were within his ability to resolve, he resolved them. We engaged in almost non-stop conversations. We would ask a question. He would provide an answer and then discussion followed. We came to know Nepal much more deeply and more extensively than if we had toured ourselves. We had a great vacation. We spent some time shopping, and I use the female understanding of shopping, at several locations. Mahendra took us to our target areas and shops. Our wives did their shopping and we mostly stayed on schedule. During the week, we became friends.