Bring your guests to Nepal, confident that they’ll get the perfect trip for them and be raving about you when they get home!
We offer customized itineraries for trekking, hiking, jungle safaris, mountain biking, motorcycling and cultural tours.
We live by our motto: Your Himalayan Trail, Your Way. Matching the right experience is imperative, knowing what you’re getting and knowing what you’re not getting!
We’ve been working in the Himalayan region for over 20 years and have built long term relationships with partner travel agents, school groups, Scout groups and FIT travellers over the world including in the UK, USA, Denmark, Canada, Australia, Netherlands, Hong Kong and many more.
What our current partners say about us:
We have been in the travel business for some decades and have worked with several companies in Nepal. There are of course tons of DMCs around. What a relief when we met up with Himalayan Trails. These guys and ladies really stand out when it comes to being accurate, on top of things, sharing their personal opinions (because the office staff also travels within the country – which does not happen at every DMC around) and treating our guests like royalty. All personal requests are being taken care of with utmost care.
The certainty that our guests are being taken superb care of by Himalayan Trails is such a relaxing thought and really brings peace of mind to us while the travellers are on the road. Through regular updates we learn about the guests’ well-being and experiences on the way, plus they are very attentive when any unforeseen hiccups appear such as landslides, sickness and whatever misfortune may cross people’s paths. We very much appreciate all staff being very informal and honest. Even the office, which usually is a pretty boring space, has a very nice and informal vibe. In short: highly recommendable! – Meike from NL
Travel Agents
For travel agents we offer:
- Exclusive itineraries that aren’t cookie-cutter copies of what you see on every other website. With our expertise to customise your trips for your guests, know that your your exclusive itineraries really are only available from you
- White labelling of your tours to promote your brand
- Local Expertise, Global Perspective: All of our team lives in the region and those of us who are not actually Nepali have lived here for many years – our newest comer has been in and out of Nepal for 7 years. We know this area. Our families live here. We are always out and about in the region keeping in constant contact with people and places, either running tours or exploring to develop new experiences. We have designed and operated tours here for many years already and continue to do so because we find it tremendously rewarding to share our passion for the Himalayas!
- What you can expect when working with Himalayan Trails: We are a team of experienced and professional travel junkies. We love to travel and this is our favorite part of the planet! As travelers ourselves we understand how important it is to have a professional and experienced operator who delivers the travel experience you an your guests expect
- Sustainability: As a Travelife Partner you know that we not only talk the green talk, we actually do it! We’re a destination management company committed to caring for the places we go, the animals we encounter, for the people we interact with and their cultures
- FAM trips available
Professional referrals available upon request
Contact us for a consultation or email directly info@himalayan-trails.com.
Not all DMCs are equal. What sets us apart is:
Our planning: Our careful and knowledgeable trip design delivers you a finely crafted set of experiences, with full attention to the many details that make such a difference. Our extensive planning even includes making sure you know what your guests need to know before they leave home! Our pre-departure kit includes detailed information about Nepal, health information, cultural and environmental guidelines, recommended reading lists, and travel tips.
Our experience: All of our team lives in the region and those of us who are not actually Nepali have lived here for many years – our newest comer has been in and out of Nepal for 7 years. We know this area. Our families live here. We are always out and about in the region keeping in constant contact with people and places, either running tours or exploring to develop new experiences. We have designed and operated tours here for many years already and continue to do so because we find it tremendously rewarding to share our passion for the Himalayas!
Our honesty: There really are no hidden costs and no nasty surprises, what you see is what you get.
Scouts, Girl Scouts and Explorers: Camps, Tours and Expeditions
Explore Nepal and meet the Nepali people. Take on an adventure or physical challenge, go in-depth with the cultures and have fun!
Safety is #1 on all our trips! Risk assessments are completed for our routes and detailed briefings with the group mean that everyone is going into their adventures with the right information and skills.
We know that not everything goes to plan 100% of the time. Unseasonal weather, illness, and other factors that we can’t plan for are when our expert contingency planning and knowledge of Nepal really prove their worth!
We have returning Scouts groups who loved their trips here so much that they want to make a Nepal adventure available for the new generation of Scouts.
School Camps and Expeditions
Fun and adventurous trips, learning, exploring, creating and enjoying!
Our unique service learning programs get students involved in the local village communities, they take on physical challenges, learn new skills and use teamwork to complete tasks.
Students build skills and achieve levels recognised by the Duke of Edinburgh Award.
24 Hour On Tour Support
Know that your guests are never left stranded or with unanswered questions, always having access to our expert team.
We Deliver True Value
We deliver exceptional products at a very good price for you, but not at the cost of the environment or our social responsibilities.
We Are Serious About Responsible Travel
An important component of our passion for the Himalayas is our dedication to doing the right thing by the places we visit and the people who live there. We all live here, and many of our team members come from the mountains, and their families still live there. So we have a very real and strong connection with the environment and the cultures of the region. We are also keenly aware of our responsibility to do the right thing by the people whose places we visit, their diverse cultures and the precious environment that we all depend on. So we have a comprehensive responsible travel policy which we practice rigorously.
To prove our dedication to our sustainability policy, we have been awarded Travelife Partner status – official acknowledgement of our commitment and action towards responsible tourism.
Our Responsible Travel Policy Ensures That:
- We fully insure all our staff, including our vital helpers, the porters. Our insurance covers illness and rescue costs as well as compensation to their family in the unlikely event of their death. It is unusual to find this level of insurance in this industry due to the high expense, but we cannot allow ourselves to operate without it. We pay our staff at above industry rates as we value the relationship, the experience and the knowledge of our exceptional team.
- We minimise the impact on the environment through our rigorous trekking and camping practices, including: ensuring that we don’t invade the environment in big groups; not burning wood and contributing to deforestation; not leaving rubbish behind; filtering water for drinking or use iodine reducing plastic waste and fire fuel; ensuring we don’t pollute water sources through washing or toilet procedures; and more.
- We minimise the impact on the local cultures and people by advising our guests of local customs and beliefs and ensuring that our visits do not offend, for example through what we wear, how we behave and where we go.
- We have long established and strong relationships with the people and places we visit, based on respect and cooperation. This gives you the chance to make a real connection and gain rare insights into the places and cultures we visit.
- We contribute to local economies in as many ways as possible. This includes employing local staff wherever possible, buying local products and services wherever possible and through our community support efforts.
They’ll have you to thank
Are your guests ready for the adventure of a lifetime in Nepal, to see stunning sights over the Himalayas, discover cultures and meet incredible people along the way? They’ll have you to thank!
Or email directly info@himalayan-trails.com
