Reviews

Alliance Treks & Expedition was true to everything they promised. My wife who loves to hike but not at high altitude joined me for 6 days of exploring Kathmandu city and three days of hiking outside and around Kathmandu. Those three days hiking were magical with Guide Jaybir and porter Lama. They were such a great team and fun to hang with!. Both teaching us about local customs, plants and fawna and some history of Nepal. Kul, president of Alliance Treks & Expedition came recommended by a friend in Canada who had trekked with Kul many times 15-20 years ago. Over the last 15 years the Annapurna Circuit has changed and adapted to the needs of the Nepali. New roads and electricity now reach deep into the Himalaya. So Kul and his team created a custom itinerary for me to trek solo with Lama as my Guide and Porter. But Lama was so much more than Guide and porter. He anticipated my every need before I needed. Lama found off shoot treks to help me acclimatize to higher elevations ahead which was critical to my continued enjoyment and comfort. Lama was also a great listener. At first I was bit nervous spending 16 days with someone I hardly knew, but within 24 hours we felt completely comfortable with each other. If you are solo trekking Lama is my first and only choice for a porter/guide. If you are two or more trekkers Jaybir and Lama are a great team. For me the Annapurna circuit was dream come true and a pilgrimage to be among the most majestic mountains in the world and to spend time mingling with the Nepali people and trekkers from all over the world. Kul, Lama and Jaybir made it a complete and fulfilling experience of a lifetime. Thank You Alliance Treks & Expedition Hamish Gordon March/April 2025

We used Alliance trek for a 12-night trip, including the 8 nights on the Annapurna base camp trek at the end of April 2025. Kishor put the itinerary together for us, and adapted it to include high-end hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara. The instructions and communications before going were great, and Kishor was very responsive. It was really clear what was included in the package and we didn’t find any unexpected hidden costs along that way. We were greeted at Kathmandu airport by our guide, Jaybir, who would stay with us for the whole trip. Kishor came and met us personally at our hotel and took us through everything we needed to know. On the trek itself, Jaybir was joined by Uncle Dal, and we started our magical journey. Annapurna Base Camp is a fantastic trek, going through jungle, villages and valleys, before rising up into the mountains. There are villages and guest-house stations all along the route, but it still has an adventurous feel: you won’t see a car or road for 5 days. The exposure to the local people and economy is incredibly moving and humbling. Jaybir and Dal had extensive experience walking the trail and great relationships with the local guesthouse owners, which is incredibly important for making sure, you get quiet rooms, fed on time. They were incredibly kind, courteous and friendly, curious about where we came from and proud to share their experiences. We became like a family. One of us had a big birthday on the morning at Annapurna Base Camp, and we were surprised with a massive cake, which they’d beavered through the night to make. It was an amazing experience. We felt safe, cared for and in good hands all throughout our time in Nepal.