Truly Memorable Experience

I recently completed the Manaslu Circuit Trek with Nepal Alternative Treks & Expeditions, and I can honestly say I wouldn’t have been able to do it without them. From start to finish, everything was so well taken care of.

A huge thank you to Amar, our head guide. He made the trek not only safe and comfortable, but also so much more meaningful. I love being curious on the trail always asking “what’s this peak?” or “what does that mean in the local culture?” and Amar was able to answer every question with so much knowledge and patience. His English is excellent, he explains things clearly, and he has this calm way of making sure everyone feels looked after. He always made sure we had good food, felt safe on the trail, and were comfortable after long days. Truly an incredible guide.

The porters were also amazing. Their strength, support, and positivity kept us moving forward every single day. There were moments I felt like I couldn’t push anymore, and it was their help that made it possible. I have so much respect and gratitude for them.

And behind the scenes, Tej was incredible, from picking us up at the airport, organizing all the details, to making sure we were dropped off at the end. Everything felt seamless. I didn’t have to worry about logistics for a single moment, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable.

This trek was one of the most meaningful journeys I’ve ever taken, and a huge part of that is thanks to Nepal Alternative Treks & Expeditions and their wonderful team. If you’re considering trekking in Nepal, I can’t recommend them enough. You’ll be in the best hands.

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

This Mera Peak adventure made me feel like a real climber

"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