Exceeded expectations, the adventure of a lifetime

Nepal Alternative Treks and Expeditions will always be at the forefront of my mind when booking my next trip to Nepal.

From booking to completion of our 28 day trek through Tsum Valley, Manaslu and Annapurna, Tej insured our group of 4 an unforgettable and amazing experience.

The trek was carefully curated and planned by Tej, our guide Minh and our porters Bir and Membar to ensure complete satisfaction.

We were not only trekking but exploring new cultures and lifestyles completely different to what we knew from Australia.

The views were incredible, the food was amazing and the walking was always pleasant, not too hard and just the right amount of difficulty. The guest houses where we stayed were always beautiful.
Our needs were always taken into consideration whether we needed a rest, a meal or to stop and take photos.

Nights were spent playing cards with our small family of trekkers and a learning new Nepali words. We were always smiling and laughing. Our two cultures colliding in the best of ways.

At completion of our trek I feel our little family of trekkers felt a sense of melancholy, we had all become so close with the guides and porters it was hard to think that after 28 days we would not wake up and see their smiling faces every day.

Tej went out of his way to meet with us when we arrived back to Kathmandu, congratulating us on our accomplishments and asking for any feedback which he took on board willingly. He is such a genuine gentleman guaranteeing your ultimate adventure in Nepal.
Tej gave us certificates of completion for our treks and offered further assistance in showing us around Nepal even after our business with his was completed.

I would like to thank Tej and the team at Nepal Alternative Treks and expeditions for exceeding my expectations for this adventure of a lifetime.

I would also specifically like to thank our guide Minh, and our two porters Bir and Membar for treating us with such kindness and generosity throughout our hike. They all truely went above and beyond for our team.

If you’re looking for a complete package for your treks in Nepal look no further than Nepal Alternative Treks and Expeditions.

Other Reviews

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.

5.0

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 :)."

5.0

Maria Bentley

Hamilton, New Zealand