I booked a 2 day/1 night road trip from Pokhara to Muktinath through Nepal Kameleon Holidays in mid-September. I had a very short time window to complete the trip and, from the beginning, everything that could possibly go wrong did. For starters, my flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara on Day 1 was canceled due to bad weather putting the entire trip in jeopardy. Thankfully Bhanu from Kameleon promptly swung into action, reworked my itinerary, arranged a taxi from Kathmandu to Pokhara at short notice, and, at considerable personal expense, offered to accompany me all the way to Muktinath to ensure I made it there safely. This turned out to be a big blessing as the onward journey from Pokhara was plagued by further delays/disruptions due to bad weather. At one stage after our path was blocked by a landslide, Bhanu suggested that we trek part of the route (12 km), and, using his local contacts, he was able to organize alternative transport from the next settlement. In the end, I was able to complete the trip as planned, allowing me to return to Kathmandu in time for my international connection the following day- this would have been impossible without Bhanu's selfless assistance, real-time awareness of the route/road conditions and local insights and knowledge. This was confirmed by the fact that another group that we met along the way failed to make it to Muktinath on schedule and consequently experienced disruptions to their onward journey plans the following day.
Based on my experience, I would wholeheartedly recommend Kameleon Travels and Bhanu in particular for tours that combine expert, dynamic planning adjusted to changing travel conditions, and value for money with exceptionally friendly and individualized service.