Trekking with Mike deserves a special mention. He thoughtfully curated the route and stays around our physical limitations, turning every step into a mix of rich history, memorable moments, and incredible meals. As a solo woman traveller in India, feeling safe was comforting.
Vandana
If Michael offers you a trip to see the mountains on the Tibetan border, just do it! If you’re lucky, Devanshe will make a picnic.
From start to finish, our experience of the homestay was excellent. The hosts Devanshe and Michael were incredibly hospitable and went above and beyond to ensure that our group had a comfortable stay. Michael showed us around the farms, took us for some incredible hikes, and engaged the children with his games and activities.
Ravi
During the course of our long stay at The Himalayan Orchard, besides working (with terrific views of the orchard and the surrounding hills), we explored the place, thanks to Mike and his hiking routes that he has so painstakingly mapped. Devanshe and Mike were extremely hospitable, helpful, yet at the same time, non-intrusive. We also had the pleasure of sharing some fantastic meals prepared by the very talented Devanshe (and her mum) - home made jams, bakes, pizzas and more! And Mike loves a good game of chess :) This is one place that we'd want to keep going back to.
Aditi