An unforgettable trekking holiday

Led by dedicated guides and crew

EXPLORE THE REGIONS OF CENTRAL NEPAL

Map of Nepal showing major rivers and regions including Annapurna, Manaslu, Ganesh, Langtang, and Nar Phu.

FEATURED TREK

Lost valleys of

Nar Phu

First opened to foreign visitors two decades ago, the valleys of Nar and Phu remain largely unknown, and even an enigma, to the wider world, despite its almost unrivalled natural grandeur and centuries-old culture of Tibetan origins.

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winter walks

Poon Hill (7 Days)

A quick sample of the Annapurna peaks without going too high

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Tamang Heritage Trail (9 Days)

A rewarding cultural trek near Kathmandu with outstanding views of the Himalayas

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Lower Annapurna (10 Days)

A satisfying teahouse trek in the lush foothills of the Annapurnas

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life on the trail

A guesthouse in Chyakhu on the Nar Phu trek in Nepal.
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FEATURED TOUR

kings, lamas and demons:

mustang overland tour

Ancient palaces and monasteries, centuries-old Buddhist cave murals, a walled city, red sandstone cliffs stained with the blood of a vanquished demon.

By private jeep, join our 9-day tour of Upper Mustang to one of Nepal’s most fascinating regions.

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Day in the life of a porter-guide

A young Nepali porter-guide opens up to Nepal Himal about his background and future prospects.
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First time in Nepal?

Street scene in Nepal showing three men standing in front of rickshaws, with one man talking on a mobile phone, and shops behind them with colorful textiles and signs in Nepali.
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People loading luggage onto a green double-decker bus at a busy transportation stop in Nepal.

do i really need a porter?

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A group of people, including children and adults, are dancing outdoors in the Poon Hill area in Nepal.

TRIP REPORT: JOURNEY TO POON HILL

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Mountain village with rocky terrain, a small river, and parked cars, along with some damaged wires on the ground.

as CLIMATE CHANGE speeds up, NEPAL RETHINKS tourism and trekking ROUTES

Torrents of mud and water tore through kagbeni in the summer of 2023

From the rhododendron slopes of the Annapurna foothills and terraced hillside villages to the airy reaches of Thorong La pass and the dry, Martian landscape of Mustang, the dizzying range of trekking options in Nepal has long captured the imagination of the outside world and shaped the itineraries of many a foreign hiker. But global warming - and the unpredictability it brings - may just reshape those classic treks - and sooner than you think.

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