We stumbled upon Sisne Rover Trekking while walking in Lakeside Pokhara (and looking for a porter/guide). The representative in the office was knowledgeable (he was a long-time guide) and friendly, so we decided to book through them. We did not book a package, we just wanted to hire a combination porter/guide, i.e., someone who would carry one pack for us (we are a couple in our 50’s) and guide us through the 5 day Poon Hill trek (Nayapul to Ulleri to Ghorepani, to Tadapani, to Ghandruk, back to Nayapul). The rate per day they quoted was very good (better than most of the rates I got via email before arriving) and we let them arrange our TIMS and ACAP cards (which every trekker doing some or all of the Annapurna range need), as well as our transport (car) to and from Pokhara to Nayapul. We specifically asked for a porter/guide with decent English skills. When we returned to pick up our TIMS/ACAP permits, the guide they presented was very young and had almost no English. When we protested, they instantly got on the phone and arranged for a guide with better English skills who arrived 10 minutes later to meet us. His name was Amrit, and he was great – I recommend him highly. He carried a 40 liter Osprey pack for us and helped gently guide us along the way. No, you don’t necessarily need a guide to do the Poon hill trek, but it does give you confidence you are taking the right trails/paths at times – and he called ahead to reserve teahouse rooms for us to make sure the decent places were not sold out (April can be busy). That said, we did not have to stay in the teahouses he recommended, but there was no reason not to. The price to me was the same anyway. So, make sure you meet/interview your porter/guide or guide before you embark on your trek, no matter which agency you use. A mismatch could put a damper on your trip. Again, my wife and I unreservedly recommend Amrit through Sisne Rover Trekking. He is a seasoned guide, the price was right, and his English is good.”