Trek booking opened for 2025/26 ! A notice for Lukla flight diversion through Manthali Airport from March, April and October and November 2025 !
We are a group of 3 having only a short holiday of about 6 days and trekked in Nepal for the first time. We read there would be many tourists in Poon Hill and so we chose the new trek to Mohare Danda in mid-March. We trekked for about 4 days from Galeshwor (1170m) to Banskharka (1526m), Nangi (2320m), to Mohare Danda (3300m), down to Khibang, and then back to Pokhara.
The trek was wonderful. With Ammar Gurung as our guide and Dal Gurung and Iman Gurung as our porters (from Nepal Alternative Treks & Expeditions), we saw beautiful rhododendron, walked in hail and snow in the mountains. On the steep snowy slope, with the help of attentive Ammar, experienced Dal and entertaining Iman, I thought I was flying on the snow! Staying in the community lodges in the mountains, it was freezy cold and it was good the company provided us with very warm sleeping bags.
We saw amazingly beautiful Fishtail and Annapurna mountain range on Mohare Danda. I guess as this is a new trek, there were only 7 tourists, including 3 of us, enjoying the gorgeous views and peaceful environment early in the morning on Mohare Danda. And the amazing views were just outside the community lodge where we had breakfast and some steps away from where we slept. We really had a most wonderful time in Nepal.
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