Trekking the Annapurna Circuit & the Kathmandu Valley

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