 "When someone is following their passion, the enthusiasm is infectious. That's South Col and Sujoy! While I am no stranger to hiking, my first trek in Nepal was indeed a fantastic experience in large part owed to the energy and organizational skills of Sujoy. You can tell that Sujoy is at ease hiking in these mountains. And if you like photography (and I do), you've made a friend for life. Bring your bucket list and hook up with South Col, that's all I'm going to say...and send me a photo from the top of the world."
Sandip Bhattacharya, Engineer, Silicon Valley, California "Sujoy's treks are addictive. Southcol's knowledge base transcends the thrill of the mere physical experience. Nature, culture, life, people, flowers and food. Everything of the region is on the menu and the whole exercise is an effortless enrichment of the body and the mind. You pretend it would last for a lifetime, but the lust for the trails makes you lie secretly in wait for the signs - that tell you its time to pack the rucksack one more time." Sharan Lal - Architect, Kolkata
"As my first ever trek (at 44!), and the fact that I was taking my two children - 9 years and 7 years old, I was justifiably apprehensive. However, with Sujoy's experience, help and encouragement, we not only completed the trek comfortably, but were also able to experience the sheer sense of accomplishment and exhilaration at the sight of those mountains. Looking forward to the next one."
Dr. Harsh Jain, Consultant Neurosurgeon, Apollo Gleneagles Hospital, Kolkata
" Nepal December 2007, the Annapurna trek with South Col Expeditions, was one of the most enriching experiences of my life. It was not just the beautiful landscape but the local people whom you met, and how they maintained and protected their surroundings and their natural resources, their forests.
When we reached the highest point of our trek route it was extremely cold even for the locals (it was in December), but I never saw the locals use wood to heat their room or warm themselves, they blankly told us: " if you are feeling cold wear more warm clothes or we will give you warm blankets or sit for sometime in the kitchen."
This was the most clean and well organized mountain environment I have ever seen. if you ever saw a plastic on the route then it is surely some irresponsible trekker. when the locals notice it they pick it up and clean the area.
The best part of the trek was the food, I think the Nepalis are the best cooks. i dont mind going many times for their food and lemon tea!" Archana Hande, Artist, Mumbai Once you have trekked in Nepal,you feel like coming back time and again. The challenge of the physical stress is dissolved by the excitement inherent in such an adventure. What is unusual and fascinating about a trek along side Sujoy and South Col is the camaraderie one experiences.Sujoy makes very sure that safety is his number one priority.After that he leaves you alone to to absorb the awesome natural beauty of the mountains,the flora and the fauna.He allows each one or group to follow his or her own pace,but continues to monitor with the help of his trusted 'Sirdars".I cant wait for my next adventure with Sujoy and South Col. Dr Ajmal Sobhan, Retired Physician, Virginia, USA W e live in California so we were apprehensive about what the trek would be like. But, trekking with Sujoy was a fabulous experience! When we went trekking with him he showed me sights that a tourist would have never seen. He gave his total knoweledge to us of the mountains and the pricing range was also great. The lodges were comfortable and he made my trip a great memory. Would go back! Reenita Das | Senior Vice President, Asia Pacific & Latin America | Healthcare | Frost & Sullivan Undoubtedly, trekking is an addiction, unfolding a whole new world of unimaginable beauty. Sujoy Das gave us the experience of a lifetime. He is a great organizer, knowledgeable and caring, leaving you free to find your own pace. As a special bonus he'll send you breath-taking pictures of your adventure. It was such a pleasure travelling with him and the rest of the group. 3 cheers for Gokyo, 2012! Persis Anklesaria, Mumbai "We did an Annapurna sanctuary trek with Southcol. Included my wife and 3 year old son Arin. Fantastic experience. Would never have taken young Arin had it not been for Sujoy. Our faith in his leadership is as big as the mountains he loves so much. One of the other kids in the group even got sick. No panic - Sujoy smoothly arrange to have her treated and transported. Wow! Lets the kids set their own pace. Food, lodging, etc was really well organized and we always knew exactly what to expect. Southcol knows how to organize a budget, value for money expedition! " Raja Sengupta, Associate Professor, CEE: Systems, UC Berkeley |