You must book this trek. I had about 2 years from the point of booking to departure and had read nearly all books on the market and scoured the internet for all available videos of the trek. None of which prepared me for the journey - in a good sense. I wasn't sure how I would cope with the altitude, the basic tea houses or the food - all concerns of mine due to the fact I had never been on a trip like this before, but I was pleasantly surprised in each of these aspects. The Lodges are basic, but they are clean, comfortable and welcoming. The food selection is pretty broad, and you can enjoy Western staples such as pasta, pizza, potatoes and toasties if you wish, but do also try the local dishes like Mo Mos (dumplings) and Dal Bhat.
There were a few moments on the trek that I observed that confirmed I had made the right choice in going with a well-established 'brand' in Exodus. The organisation, contacts and professionalism of those involved meant that we felt fully prepared and most importantly, safe at every turn - Moreso than had I booked with a local, more independent company. These companies are perfectly fine, but I preferred the security and extensive knowledge Exodus was able to provide.
I had a great time. Despite being my first time abroad, I felt safe and comfortable. With that said, the trek was unlike anything I had ever done before. It was gorgeous, literally every view was breathtaking. Even the food was great (thank you Kamal).
Raj and his company responded to all our email queries in a very efficient and professional manner which gave us confidence to choose this trekking agency. He offered us a fair price and we were happy with all the services included. Both our guide, Bhairua and porter, Santos were experienced, very helpful and polite. We often socialized with them after the long trekking days. Unfortunately we didn't mange to finish the trek because of altitude sickness and Raj and Bhairus organized our transport back to Pokhara. Raj also organized sending our luggage from Kathmandu to Pokhara and helped us find good value accommodation in both places. We would definitely recommend this agency as they are very trustworthy.