Nepal is where Himalayan Glacier started out in 1992, and thirty-four years later it’s still the country we know best. Most international operators sell you a brand and deliver someone else’s operation. Himalayan Glacier works differently in Nepal. Our operations team and guides are employed directly from our own Kathmandu office, which we have run since 1992. There is no middleman between your booking and your guide — no DMC, no subcontracted local operator, no hand-off. What you pay for is what you get. The guide, the permits, the quality, and the price — all guaranteed by the Himalayan Glacier brand.
Most travellers come to Nepal to trek, and for good reason. The Everest, Annapurna, and Langtang regions are the three most popular, while Manaslu and Upper Mustang offer quieter trails for people who want to avoid crowds. The classic Everest Base Camp trek takes around twelve to sixteen days and tops out at 5,545 metres at Kala Patthar, and the Annapurna Base Camp trek is widely considered the best entry-level Himalayan hike for first-timers. If you’re ready to step into basic mountaineering, Mera Peak at 6,476 metres and Island Peak at 6,189 metres are the most accessible climbing peaks in the country. The best times to visit are March through May, when the rhododendrons are in bloom, and September through November, which gives you the clearest mountain views of the year.
Nepal is also one of the most welcoming countries in the world for solo travellers. A large share of our guests come on their own, particularly solo travellers over thirty, and we design every trip to make that easy. You can join a small group departure to meet other adventurers, or go fully private with a dedicated guide and porter. Either way, a Himalayan Glacier specialist is assigned to you from the first enquiry through to your return home, and our guides stay in regular contact on the trail over WhatsApp so you’re never actually on your own.
There’s plenty to do beyond the high mountains. You can raft the Trishuli River, paraglide from Sarangkot above Pokhara, take on one of the world’s highest bungee jumps at the Bhote Koshi gorge, or head south to Chitwan and Bardia National Parks, where Bengal tigers and the endangered one-horned rhinoceros still roam. Every trip we run in Nepal is led by licensed Sherpa and Nepali guides, backed by a zero-death safety record across thirty-four years of operation and fair-wage practices for the porters who make these journeys possible. If you’re thinking about Nepal, just get in touch and we’ll help you shape a trip that fits.
