Multiple treks in Annapurna : Mardi Himal Base Camp, ABC and Poon Hill

Thank you Tej, Ammar, Lanman and Kul,

This was my second trek with ”Nepal Alternative Treks & Expeditions”. My first trek was five years ago, with my wife; it was our retirement trip. Our guide was fantastic, thanks again Nauser. On this first visit to Nepal we did start with the Poon Hill trek, and after we went to the Langtang valley. Both were incredible and full of fantastic moments and souvenirs.

This year, with two friends, we decided to go for another trip in Nepal. We are all 68 years old. As on the previous trip, I asked Tej (the agency owner and main contact) to suggest a special trek for us :
– Part one of the trek : Mardi Himal Base Camp at 4 500 metres. This first section was basically on the ridge just East of the ABC trek (down below). Most of this trek was on open land. What can I say : magic, incredible ! Most other trekers were nepalese and it was during Diwali (light festival), a major holiday in the whole counrty. People were so nice and friendly.
– Part two of the trek : Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) at 4 130 metres. The mythical trek starts along the river and you go through a jungle forest of a very peacefull beauty. The more you go up, the more you get views of the mountains at the top. The last section, between Machhapuchhre B.C. and ABC is of an unbelievable beauty. And then, the magnificent circle of summits surrounding you at ABC…the ultimate view.
– Part three of the trek : going down, there is this feeling of fullfilness but, there is more because you do the Poon Hill trek, another classic.

What can I say, this trek, the people, we met, the views, the experience were all so easy because of our supporting team. Our guide Ammar was – always – chearfull and easy going. He was always there for us, like a friend.

Thanks again Tej for the organisation and advices, Ammar for being there for us, Lalman that I wich I could have known more, and Kul who did the Mardi Himal B.C. with me.

Marc J., Québec, Canada