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Good question. These days it seems that every man and his brother are running an adventure tour company, so why should you choose us? We were hoping you'd ask that.
Who are we? We are a small, personalized firm specializing in treks, tours and expedition in the Himalayan region. We have more than 15 years of exprience in adventure travels, we have grown up; learning mistakes and comments from our valuable clients. We're based in Kathmandu, but also operate in Bhutan, Tibet and India too. When we first started out on this journey, we were the only company to take a stand against the exploitation of porters and guides that was rife in the industry at the time (and to a large degree, still is). And as a result of this, most of our staff from the beginning have stayed with us all this time. Our leaders, Sherpas, cooks and porters work as a well-balanced team. We recognize them as the pillars of the company; we respect them, provide them insurance and equipment, guarantee them work, and pay them well. Our loyal, committed and experienced staff-base gives us the edge over our competition. In places like Nepal, money alone doesn't buy good service; only respect and trust, earned over years of working together, are what buy you a good experience. The upshot of this? You get to reap the benefits of the hard work we have put in over the years.
And we get to keep doing what we love to do.
Environmental Sensitivity | | We are keenly aware of the fragility of environment and cultures in which we tour and recognize our responsibility in maintaining them. After all, our business relies entirely on them and we plan to stay in business for a good while yet. All our staff have all been given environmental training and are all very sensitive to the delicate eco-systems we enter. "Take pictures, leave only foot prints" is our motto. We have launched a number of eco-projects in the last few years in co-operation with the Kathmandu Environment Education Project (KEEP). We're proud to say our last clean-up campaign at Dhaulagiri Base Camp removed 33,000 kilograms of tin, glass, batteries and cylinders from the area, and we also did The Annapurna (Ghandruk-Gherepani) clean up campaign Feb. (27-10th March) 2004. | | | The sad truth is that most trekking companies are not environmentally responsible and these magical locales are suffering for it. Nevertheless we endeavor to be the role models for those around us and hope that our principles can contribute to awareness and change. | Social Commitments As Nepalese we love our country deeply, but at the same time we're not blind to its problems. And so we're committed to helping Nepal along the road to peace and prosperity in our own way. Part of this is our support for Child Environment Nepal (CEN). CEN is a non-government, non-profit organization committed to educating and caring for Nepali children orphaned by the Nepali civil war. Each year we contribute 10% of our annual profit to the organisation. 
For more information on this inspiring organization or to find out how you can help, please visit at www.cennepal.org.np Client Care We're well aware that there is only one reason why we are still in business after all this time; you. As such your well-being and satisfaction are our top priority. When you book with us we take care of everything. From carefully designing itineraries for proper acclimatization to upholding the most scrupulous sanitary standards in food preparation. Our guides are trained for remote emergencies and are well versed in local politics, culture and customs. We offer up-to-date pre-trip information, use only the best lodges, customize itineraries to suit your interests and cater to any dietary requirements. We have a fully staffed office in Kathmandu taking care of domestic flight ticketing, transfers, permits and visas. A member of our team will welcome you at the Tribhuvan International Airport on your arrival in Katmandu and see to all your needs.
We worry about these things, so you don't have to.
Competitively Priced The packages we have offer unbeatable value for money. But you don't have to take our word on it; we actually recommend our clients shop around to other trekking companies to try to find a similar package at a better price. Unlike international operators, being based in Nepal allows us to keep our overheads to a minimum, so we can offer the same facilities as those provided by a Western company at literally a fraction of the price.
Safety and Experience
Adventure travel done properly is not risky, but when not done properly things can go wrong - and very seriously so. Every year there are far too many deaths on the trails that could have been avoided had proper safety protocol been followed.
Our safety record second to none. Our guides are trained in first aid and hygiene, first aid kits are taken on all trips and oxygen is supplied on higher altitude treks and expeditions. Our guides are highly skilled professionals who have been selected based on their technical proficiency, proven safety records, impeccable judgment and patient, supportive teaching styles.
When it comes to keeping the overheads of our trips low, safety is one area we are simply not willing to compromise in any way. Our client's safety is worth more to us than your business. So if that's not what you're looking for, we have to say we're not the company for you.
Financial Protection Going on any adventure trip will require an often substantial sum of money be paid in advance. Yet trusting a company you have no prior experience with is a risk. We, however, are a fully bonded trek operator authorized by His Majesty's Government Tourism and Civil Aviation, the Nepal Tourism Board, the Industry Department, the Company Registration Office, the Nepal Rashtra Bank and the Taxation Office.
In short, you can rest safe that your payment is secure with us.
No Group Too Small Most trekking and hiking tour operators only guarantee to run treks and hikes when a minimum number of people have signed up. Our minimum requirement for operation is one person, so you're free to start your trek whenever you like.
That's all fine and good, but why else should I choose you? Well, uhh, if you were running this adventure company, we'd choose you.
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