What makes us special is that we always try and go one step
further to making sure that our clients receive the best
services that can be offered. We believe in doing our best
for our staff and for the environment. We believe that this
is why our clients come back time and again. It gives us
great satisfaction that the majority of our business comes
from the recommendations of past clients.
UIAA Accredited
Himalaya Expeditions is the only company in the Nepalese
Himalaya that has received environmental friendly
accreditation from UIAA, the highest alpine body of the
world. We at Himalaya expedition recognize that the ecology
of the Himalayas is very fragile and hence needs to be
protected for future generations. We therefore encourage
responsible and sustainable tourism which has been our main
thrust so that the environment and its resources- natural or
cultural – always remain intact for the future generations
to savor.
Responsible tourism
It is a known fact that tourism is a growing industry and it
is quite natural that the growth of the industry will also
have a negative impact on the environment and resources of a
host country. This is a very important issue that we take
seriously and do whatever we to can to reduce the impact. We
strongly advise that all non-biodegradable be brought back
to Kathmandu for proper disposition. As a part of our
responsible tourism drive we use local guides and locally
owned hotels so that the people can earn income from direct
employment or through the distribution of work
responsibility. Our programs are designed to work closely
with the people and the environment of the destination so
that the visitors can feel it to be an integral part of
their holiday experience. We make sure that firewood is
strictly prohibited unless the weather condition is
critical. During the trek proper clothing and equipment is
provided to porters. Regular orientation programs to educate
our trekking support crew on environmental conservation and
its importance are undertaken. HimEX Nepal is committed to
Responsible Tourism, providing welfare packages to its
porters, support staff and supporting Himalayan
Environmental Projects run by the local communities.
Interaction with the locals
We strive to provide all our clients a true cultural
experience. We encourage more interaction between our
clients so that the clients have a better understanding of
the countries they are visiting.
Equipment
We use state of the art equipment that has been carefully
selected to not only protect you from the weather but also
to accommodate you in comfort. Sherpas and porters are all
provided with the necessary gear that they need to stay warm
and dry when at high altitude. Camping equipment on a
regular trek would include high quality two men member
tents, mattresses, kitchen tent, toilet tent, mess tent,
tables, shower tents, shower pumps, folding toilet seats,
chairs with backrest, all kitchen equipment and all trips
that go above over 3500 mts are equipped with Gamow bags
(pressurized altitude chambers). Everything is provided for
except a sleeping bag which the clients would have to bring
on their own.
Support staff
We recognize that the staff is our most important asset. We
take immense pride in our excellent support crew who form
the backbone of all our trips. All our staffs are experts in
their field and the best in the business. They are well
trained and experienced to handle clients' individual needs.
Their knowledge on local culture and customs makes your trip
an extra exciting. We never consider cutting corners in
order to look only "cheap and competitive". It is a matter
of pride and the reflection of the company’s policies that
our Sherpa Guides have remained almost unchanged throughout
the history of the company, and their experience and
expertise have been highly appreciated by all. All our Tour
Leaders have undergone leadership training and have had
intensive courses on mountain medicine, first aid and are
capable of handling emergency situations. They are deep
understanding and knowledge of the mountain culture and are
familiar with high altitude survival skills. The
preservation of the fragile Eco system is of utmost
importance to us and our support staff is made well aware of
the significance of preserving the environment. We conduct
regular orientation programs to educate our support crew.
Clients first
We take pride in the high quality of service we render –
personalized, professional and above all enjoyable. Our
staff with a keen sense of hospitality will make your
holiday worthwhile. Clients’ satisfaction has always been on
the top of our priority which has helped us - no wonder,
some of the world's highly respected Himalayan Personalities
and Celebrities have used our service; and no wonder, a big
volume of our business comes from word of mouth or repeat
satisfied clients. We operate branch offices in Pokhara,
Nepalgunj and Lukla to ensure that the holiday of the client
is hassle free. In Kathmandu apart from the head office
located in Sanepa we have a branch office based in Kantipath,
just a stone’s throw away from Thamel. The office is
operated just to look after the needs of the clients. We
also have our own air - ticketing section and hold
authorization from all the leading domestic airlines making
the work quicker and more efficient. Himalaya Expedition is
also the General Authorised Agent (GSA) if Air China, the
only airline that operates flights between Kathmandu and
Lhasa.
Safety
We have been successfully organizing treks since the
inception of the company. Safety is number one priority for
us. Since most of the trekking regions do not have access to
roads and proper medical facilities safety of clients, staff
and porters is very important to us. We take every single
safety measure while operating trips. All our guides have
regular training on first-aid and safety management. They
are able to deal with whatever comes up in the way of
injury, illness or unexpected incidents. Our support staff
is also well equipped with communication devices so that
they can get help should a situation an emergency situation
arise.
Planning
The programs are meticulously planned and designed with
years of experience and know - how. With years of
experience, research and suggestions of experts and clients,
we have developed our trips with utmost consideration of our
clients' expectations, comfort and safety. Thorough
planning, good logistical coordination and support of
experienced staff ensure that our clients enjoy the trip to
the utmost.
Competitive prices
We offer varied trips at very affordable prices. We offer
budget, standard and deluxe trips to suit the needs of our
clients. As we are local based company and operate trips
ourselves, we are able to give you the best possible
services for a reasonable price.
All inclusive trips
All our trips are mostly all-inclusive. We provide our
clients will all the equipment, logistical support, staff
and expertise leaving you with nothing to worry about and
allowing you time to enjoy a hassle free holiday.
Easy booking
Though HIMALAYA Expeditions is purely a Nepalese Company
with a wide range of products you can book directly with us.
We have a team of dedicated experts and professionals to
assist you with your queries or you can book these trips
through our partner agents all around the world.
Trips for everyone
We offer varied trips from easy leisure holidays to extreme
adventure vacations. There are trips to suit the needs of
each discerning traveler from a hard core mountaineer to an
easy going leisure traveler. All our leisure holidays are
designed in a way that it can be done by any age group
without any prior experience in adventure. Anyone with and
spirit of adventure to explore the exotic can enjoy the
thrills of our trips. And there are trips that require
technical skills and previous experience and are designed
for the real adventure seekers.
Food
All our cooks are well trained and very experienced at
preparing Chinese, Indian, Nepalese and Continental fare.
Periodical training helps them hone their culinary skills.
We take pride in the standard of food that is served in our
trips. Our past clients have been amazed at the standard and
variety of food served by our staff. We give the highest
priority to health and hygiene. The last thing that we want
is an upset stomach spoiling your holiday.
Accommodation
We use a variety of hotels in all the places of our
operation depending upon the requirements of our clients. We
work with tourist class to deluxe five star hotels. However
the hotels that we use have long been favorites with
tourists in Nepal. Our long-standing involvement with these
hotels means that we receive priority treatment with
bookings and service.
Guest Services
In the city our guest relations’ officers look after all
your needs while you are here. They speak fluent English as
well as a few other languages. They are always ready to help
you sort out a problem or answer any query. They make sure
that you are well looked after and your holiday is hassle
free.
Transport
We possess a fleet of modern vehicles ranging from 4 wheel
drives, SUVs, sedans and coaches. The vehicles undergo
regular maintenance check ups. All drivers are given medical
examinations twice a year to make sure that they are in good
health.
