Trek booking opened for 2025/26 ! A notice for Lukla flight diversion through Manthali Airport from March, April and October and November 2025 !
We trekked from Dec 22 to jan 4th through Ruby valley and Pangsang pass at 3850mtrs with our guide Nauser. We spent Christmas night on Pangsang and although is was cold it was an amazing experience, one we ( myself and 2 teenagers, aged 12 and 14) will never forget. Each village we stayed in was truly authentic. We loved every village but our favourites were chalish, tipling, Lapa and somdang. The hot springs near to Chalish are well worth the trek, to soak in the hot water was a very welcome relief. Our guide did everything to make sure we were safe at all times. He organised packed lunches for the long days where he knew we had no tea house to stop and get lunch at. He packed his backpack with fruit so that every night we had some fruit, he knew there was none available on the trek. This trek tested me partially due to the cold at night time and the snow we trekked through around pangsang( this made it difficult to use the trek so we had to walk the gravel road) but the sense of achievement on reaching Dhadingbesi was wonderful. I recommend Tej and all his staff with the absolute belief that they care about getting you through not only safely but that you create the most wonderful memories on the way. We are already planning our next trek, back to langtang to see some more of this wonderful place .
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.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