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Exactly what we hoped for, and more
My partner and I booked our 7 day private guided trek to Annapurna Base Camp in early April of 2025.
We wanted to be able to enjoy the scenery, the different sights and experience at our own pace and we got exactly that with this tour.
Initially we were greeted by Tej who helped us take care of permits and other questions in regards to gears and rental options available. Tej was very accommodating, and gave us all the information we needed in order to prepare ourselves weeks in advanced of the trek. And ultimately connecting us with our guide for the journey.
We were picked up on the day of the trek by our guide with a jeep and headed towards the starting point of the itinerary. Over the next 7 days could only be described as magical, with the forecast overshadowing a rainy and stormy ascent and low visibility. We prepared ourselves with low expectations for the chances of seeing the mountains and tried to focus on enjoying things moment by moment. Little did we know that the mountains had other plans and decided to show us the full display of its beauty. Of course, we had our fair share of rain and low visibility, to us it really added to the grandeur of its reveal once the weather did clear up.
None of this would have been possible without the help and humility of our guide and porter; Andrea and Surya. Their expertise of the area, connections with the different location we headed to each day really made us feel as if we were in the best hands possible. We greatly owe them our thanks to their generosity and hospitality. We could not see ourselves journeying this trek without those two, who we now consider as friends.
To anyone looking for a private guide for their small group or just want to travel alone, we could not recommend booking with Nepal Alternative Treks more.
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Mera Peak Climb – go on, give it a go!
From the first email to the last hug, I cannot recommend Tej and his team at Nepal Alternative Treks and Expeditions enough! I've just returned from a Mera Peak attempt and can safely say - after 15 years of travelling back and forth to Nepal, that this trip has taken the proverbial cake. Nothing was a bother for Tej - a brain filled with detail and attention and an abundance of knowledge about his team, the regions and how best to cater the trip for his clients. Despite the weather having other plans for us - the climb/trek was a complete success, not just on a personal level, but thanks to planning, fantastic support from my trekking guide Ugal and climbing guide Gyalje, the porters, chefs and each village we stopped at. We were some of the first to open the trails for the season, so it was super quite and peaceful during our walks. We went up in sunshine and blue skies and came down in some of the most incredible snow i've seen in a long time. Not once did I think my safety was a concern - despite falling off Mera La at 5500m and maybe even into a cheeky crevasse at one point. The food on trail was delicious and hygenic. The tea houses were comfy and warm and so very welcoming. I've never had the comfort of a heated blanket at 5000m in all my travels to Nepal - but Refuge Mera at Khare has you covered - some of the best, well-rested nights of my life, which is an achievement at altitude. A last minute decision by me meant plans down the line needed changing - which was a non-issue and done without any hassles, and everyone involved was supportive and excited to participate. I ended up travelling as a solo female when our second member had to cal last minute - and i was treated with such respect and dignity, as I have been during all my travel to Nepal. Again, Tej and his team of experts were fantastic and I highly recommend if you're planning a trip to Nepal to get in touch and see what they have to offer.Erin Hosking
Australia
Mear Peak !
"Trekking through the Himalayas is a magical adventure that everyone should experience. We wanted to explore a quieter, higher and more technical region than Everest Base Camp - Mera Peak was the perfect challenge. We also wanted to work with a local Nepalese company so that any money we spent went directly to the community. After a thorough "Google" search, we came across Tej at Nepal Alternative Treks. He communicated quickly and efficiently with us via email to arrange our trip, from start to finish, and easily answered all our questions. Our trek guide, Nauser, is a credit to the company. We were very lucky to have such a fun, organised and knowledgeable guide with a permanent smile on his face! Thank you team :)."Maria Bentley
Hamilton, New Zealand