Makalu Base Camp Trek – 20 Days

We chose Dream Himalayas because my partner, Twyla, previously engaged with them in 2013 to trek the Everest Base Camp. She had a wonderful experience with Dawa and his team; they made her EBC dreams come true and she fondly remembers how very well taken care she her trekking partner were on their private trip. So when the opportunity to visit Nepal came in 2023, we did not hesitate to contact Dawa and to inquire if he could customize a bike-trek-bike itinerary for us. For the past years, we have transitioned from trekkers to bike tourers and we wanted to take on the challenge of biking the Annapurna Circuit but we wanted to do it with an experienced outfitter that we can trust and be sure we’d be taken care of in case of emergency. Dream Himalaya did not disappoint; not only did Dawa present us with options – a bike-trek-bike through the Annapurna Circuit, he also accommodated our request for a side trip to Tilicho lake. He also presented us with the opportunity of being with our bikes the whole bike-trek trip with an offer of guide and porters helping us through difficult sections of pushing including crossing Thorong La. For 15 days we were with our guide Pasang, and our porters Galgyen and Pemba, and for the first time since we started bike touring, we experienced how it felt to be taken care of – we only had to worry about biking from one section to another, and the boys took care of finding us the best accommodation with the best views our stop could offer, helping us unpack and find places for bikes, and ensuring we had our meals on time even when tea houses were busy and full packed. Pasang, our guide, was also very skilled and with particular attention to detail and safety. Whenever my partner had a problem with her bike, Pasang was able to fix the problem. Our porters Pemba and Galgyen were always attentive and full of energy – always ready to help, but also allowing us to push and carry our bikes on our own for as long as we are able to. We have grown to love the Dream Himalaya boys during our 15 day trip- feeling like saying goodbye to good friends when the our trip ended. Even beyond our 20 day trip package with Dawa, Dawa still took care of us when in Kathmandu, when my partner had to go to the ER due to an arrhythmia attack. Such concern and attention, such wonderful and lifelong memories that even before leaving Nepal, we are already dreaming of going on another trip with the Dream Himalaya team.