Nepal Alternative is family. We have known Tej since 2017 when we had our first Annapurna Circuit organised with a guide and porter. Since, we returned every other year for various treks through A... See more
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At Nepal Alternative Treks, we are a tight-knit group of local guides and porters equipped with proper training and skills. This has helped us garnish our trips with unique originality when we carry out our operations. Our staff members have over 21 years of experience and know the land like the back of their hand. Similarly, we also prioritize offering a unique touch of hospitality with local etiquette and norms. Thanks to these inventive approaches in our operations, we can serve thousands of tourists every year. Currently, we have over 1500 tourists who have joined us to explore the riches of Nepal. As we continuously look to serve more travelers, our hard works have not gone unnoticed. We have consecutively won the Certificate of Excellence by TripAdvisor in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2023 & 2024 . This stands evident in the quality we offer and the trust of our clients on us. With a competent personality as Mr. Gurung at the helm of the company and an equally dedicated workforce, Nepal Alternative Treks is the best travel partner in Nepal. Join us as we explore and unravel the mysteries of nature and culture in the Himalayas!
Bhawan Bahal Marg, Thamel, Kathmandu, 44600, Kathmandu, Nepal
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Everything was perfect!The best guide/friend you can ask for! Felt well looked after and safe all the time. Can only recommend!

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Excellent experience with Nepal Alternative Treks for my private tour doing the 3 passes and EBC. Extremely professional, great communication and well organized. 10/10 would recommend them for a trekking company in Nepal.

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Even though i couldnt finish Manaslu circuit trek and had to be rescued by helicopter. I can confirm high quality service from this company especially the owner Tej and my guide Sanjay. I couldnt imagine better service and assistance. So if you plan to do trekking here or any other activites, you can definetly choose this company and be in safe hands. :) Richard

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We did the Manaslu circuit trekking in our private small group: a porter, a guide, my two adult sons and me. We expected a challenging trip, and it was! From Europe we contacted Nepal Alternative Treks & Expeditions and the company took care of all our needs: permits, a guide, a porter, transfer from and to the airport (with a meet and greet with flowers), briefing the day before the start of the trip. The punctuality was super. The first day we made the transfer to the start of the trekking by public bus, and that is something to avoid ... better pay a little bit more for a private jeep. The trekking was extremely nice but for me as a 65 year old father also very challenging. I was very happy to be with a guide who took care of me the whole trip (also of my sons, but they are young ... so for them the trekking was a little bit easier). We did the trekking at our pace, there was always plenty of food and the lodges were quite comfy (except the last one before the pass). We skipped the acclimatization day and the guide made new arrangements for the lodges to come. He also arranged a jeep for the drive back to Kathmandu. The next day, we met the manager of the company for a drink and a debriefing in town, and we got also our certificate. If we ever go back to Nepal to do another trekking, we definitely would choose Nepal Alternative Treks again.
Everything was perfect and I give them a 10 out of 10 score.

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New year trekking in Langtang.
This trip was my second time in Nepal with Nepal Alternative trek.
We finished Langtang trekking in 5 days with our lovely guide, Ritika and strong porter, Ram.
This was an amazing experience and challenging journey. We did it safely.
Amazing views, great food and kind local people.
Thank you Tej for warm welcome and perfect planning. We will be back soon for EBC.

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The trip was perfectly organized from start to finish. Right after booking, Tej kept in touch with us, advising on all matters. During the trek we had support from a wonderful guide Ritika, a very nice, caring, helpful person. She helped me when I had knee problems, she lent me a knee bandage, thanks to which I could continue trekking. Porter (I think his name is Ali) was an incredibly strong and helpful man, we were impressed by his endurance (he even once reached our place of accommodation and came back to help carry the other backpacks we had). I really regret that we didn't manage to meet Tej after the trek. Maybe we will manage on another occasion, maybe we will do another expedition with his company sometime.

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Awesome trip organised by Nepal Alternative Treks and Expeditions. Tej, the owner is available all the time to help, lovely team, warm, friendly and know how to organise the best trips in Nepal!

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We take 4 days Kathmandu city tour and Everest experience flight with Nepal Alternative Treks& Expeditions. It’s very great time in Nepal. We enjoy every moment. Agency prepared tour leader guide, driver, accommodation and tour program very well. Thank you.
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I had the most incredible 12-day trek with Nepal Alternative Trek, thanks to my amazing guide, Ram. Despite the odds—altitude sickness, freezing winter conditions, and grueling ascents—Ram’s positivity and jolly personality kept me going. His unwavering encouragement and infectious energy made the journey not just possible but thoroughly enjoyable. If you love dancing and good vibes along the trail, Ram is the guide you need. We clicked instantly, and I can’t wait for my next adventure with him—Manaslu, here we come!

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This was first time in Nepal and my first trek. Our guide Nauser and two porters Ram and Raju made this experience super smooth and enjoyable. Our guide was super knowledgeable and took great care of us. Tej had a great plan for our trek and was extremely accommodating to anything a long the way. Would 100% work with them again.

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Our Annapurna Circuit trek with Nepal Alternative Treks was excellent. The scenery was stunning, and the experience was incredibly rewarding. Thanks to the well-organized trip provided by Nepal Alternative Treks, we were able to experience many aspects of the local culture along with the natural beauty of the area.
Our guide, Nauser, was knowledgeable, professional, and supportive. He ensured our safety and provided valuable insights into the region. Our porters, Raju and Ram, were incredibly helpful and positive, adding to the overall positive experience. They were vital to our success and comfort on the trail. They are all stand-outs!
We highly recommend Nepal Alternative Treks. They provided a well-planned and executed trek, with a great team that made the experience memorable. Tej, the leader and organizer of Nepal Alternative Treks, was organized, supportive, and knowledgeable. He has assembled a wonderful team that helped make our experience so memorable.
Nauser, Raju, and Ram were instrumental in making our Annapurna Circuit trek a success. We appreciate all of their dedication and professionalism. If you're planning a trek in Nepal, Nepal Alternative Treks is an awesome company and excellent choice for helping to plan and execute a great trip. This is our 2nd trek with them and won't be out last!

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We found Nepal Alternative Treks cheerful website and booked the 23 day Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek November/December this year. It was just the two of us and a guide. A big thank you to Tej at Nepal Alternative Treks for his communication and quick response to all our questions and for his warmth and good nature. Dilal was our lovely guide! He is a kind, intelligent and fun person. Not only is he super professional and organised, also patient, caring and fabulous company! Dilal had great rapport with all the guest house owners and people we met along the way. We had valuable insight into local culture, current affairs and stories having Dilal by our side. The trek and the whole experience was a wonderful adventure from start to finish. Instead of flying to Bhadrapur, we chose to take the overnight bus to Birtamode and then jumped in a 10hr jeep to Taplejung. The following day we took a 4hr jeep to Ranipul. On the 4th day we started trekking. Everything went smoothly. The Rai, Limbu and Sherpa people were always friendly. The guest houses welcoming. The veg food on offer was cooked fresh and super delicious. The biodiversity in this conservation area of Nepal from the deciduous to the pine forests and finally to the high mountains is absolutely incredible! Long may it last.

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Nepal Alternative Treks, and in particular the owner/operator Tej, was PERFECT and professional from our first communication right until we were heading back home on our return flight. Tej's initial emails were very quick, timely and concise and we were never left waiting to hear back. He quickly suggested various itineraries and was responsive to our needs. Our Mother/son trip was executed with such professionalism from Tej in the office to our fun, friendly guide, Laxman, to our wonderful, kind, mightly porter, Careman. We both agreed that Laxman was able to time every day perfectly, getting to spots early in day, beating the crowds up peaks/passes and choosing the best time of day for the weather........which was also perfect! We did not see a cloud the whole time (not sure who planned THAT!!!???). Upon our return to Lukla we were delayed due to flight cancellations but even that was handled with professionalism and transparency. Tej, in Kathmandu, quickly adjusted our hotel bookings and by the next day we were on a flight back. Tej also took care of booking our flights to/from Pokhara and all of our hotels/transfers. Tej met us for followup after the trek and offered assistance/advice for touring Pokhara and Kathmandu. We even met up with our guide on our last day for a dinner out and met up with Tej before we left. We came as strangers/ clients but I feel we left as friends. I'll definitely be back and I would not hesitate to recommend this local company for anyone looking to experience true Nepali hospitality and the Himalaya!

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