Amazing trek with Jaybir and Uncle Dal!

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.