When we booked the 11-day Annapurna Base Camp trek, we thought we were just signing up for a challenging hike. Boy, were we wrong! From the moment we landed in Nepal, HC Treks had every detail dialed in cozy tea houses, the most mouthwatering dal bhat, and a guide who felt like family by day two. The real magic wasn’t just trekking through rhododendron forests and past waterfalls you’d swear were photoshopped, but the way the rhythm of the mountains worked its way into our hearts.
Reaching base camp at sunrise after that final push was worth every sore muscle seeing those golden peaks reflected in each other’s eyes? Absolutely priceless. Pro tip: learn a few Nepali phrases! Our guide taught us just enough to charm villagers and score extra servings of momos. This wasn’t just a vacation, it was the kind of adventure that changes how you see the world and each other.
