Why Himalayan Companion?

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"Himalayan Companion Treks and Expedition is one of the most respected of adventure and dedicated tour operators in Nepal, specialized in Dolpo, Mustang, and West Nepal region."


Himalayan Companion is incorporated by the young enthusiastic group of people, who involved in the tourism sector of Nepal since decade back. Himalayan Companion brings you, the best Himalayan adventures activities such as trekking, hiking, expedition, peak climbing, research trips, filming trips, cultural spiritual tours, private tours, custom-made tours are in responsible, reliable, competitive prices and quality service. With an amazing variety of guided and self-guided holidays on offer; from easy walking to month long Himalayan treks, adventure cycling tours and ascents of 6000 and 7000 meter peaks; Whatever your interests or aspirations, we’re sure to have a trip to suit you - the hardest part will be choosing one!  Use the comprehensive holiday search to help you find exactly what you are looking for.
Our long experience of organizing adventure travel holidays in Himalaya and our reputation for innovation, quality of service and value-for-money attracts a growing number of people to travel with us every year. We recognize that your holiday time is precious and each of our adventures has been carefully crafted to enable you to enjoy the best of your chosen destination.
 

Personal Service

We team of experienced travelers, who know our holidays inside out, are here to help you and to offer a more personal level of service. Working with first-class local tour operator and skilled and knowledgeable leaders/guides, we can ensure that our trips run smoothly. Each year, most of the people who travel with Himalayan Companion are repeat bookings, is the best possible testament we could have.

Value for Money

There are many elements that contribute to the cost of any adventure holiday, including; standard of accommodation, quality of transport and number and experience of staff. We carefully balance these and many other factors when planning our trips, with the aim of providing quality adventure holidays that represent unbeatable VALUE FOR MONEY. Whilst our prices are competitive, you can be assured that we don't cut corners to achieve this. With Himalayan Companion there are no hidden extras costs.

Sustainable & Responsible Approach

Since the beginning, we have been concerned to preserve and protect the people and places we visit. We aspire to make a positive contribution wherever we travel and continue to be involved in a range of projects via our connection with the Himalayan Companion Charity.

Small-Group Travel

Limiting the size of our guided groups to a maximum of 10 enables us to be more creative in the setting up of our adventure holidays, as groups of this size can take advantage of travel and transport opportunities which would be impractical for large groups. Small groups allow for easier interaction with people we meet on the trail and leave fewer footprints in a world where it is increasingly important for us all to be environmentally aware. Around half of our clients are solo travelers, whilst others are couples or groups of friends. You will usually find a mix of male and female travelers with a range of different ages on our holidays.

Safety

Your safety is our highest priority and you can rest assured that Himalayan Companion has at its disposal the best available back-up and rescue facilities in each area we visit. The premium we place on professional standards of leadership also helps to ensure safety and security throughout your trip.

Himalayan Companion Guides

Our guided group trip include the services of a professional local guide who has been selected on the basis of his or her experience and leadership skills. We have one of Nepal's most experienced and destination expert local guides, our leaders are the key to our success as they strive to make your experience exceptional. Your HC guides is there to ensure your holiday runs smoothly.

Accommodation

The accommodation we use is as varied as our range of trips and destinations. Within one trip you might overnight in a comfortable hotel, a mountain lodge and a riverside camp. You’ll find information on the accommodation to be used in each holiday description. On trips involving camping you’ll camp in comfort, usually with a dedicated support team to transfer baggage and equipment, help set up camp and prepare your meals.

Private eco-campsites
Comfort and adventure are combined in our private eco-campsites. The campsites are exclusive to World Expeditions, featuring raised beds and high ceiling tents as well as dining and toilet structures. The campsites were designed with the environment in mind, minimising the impact of our presence and providing employment opportunities to local communities.

Wilderness camping
Enjoy fully supported camping in remote locations with our outstanding crew of sherpas, porters and kitchen staff. While the campsite locations have been handpicked for their location, our commitment to responsible travel ensures our footprint is kept to a minimum.

Eco-lodges
Select locations involve lodges on a twin share basis that provide a comfortable and hygienic environment to relax at the end of the day.

Hotels
In cities and large towns you will be accommodated in good quality properties that are centrally located, atmospheric and reliable.

Porter and staff welfare policies
All porters that we employ receive a good working wage that is regulated by the Trekking Agents Association of Nepal and the Labor Union of Nepal, paying as per their guidelines, which are unionized. We provide porters with three meals a day, prepared by our cooks, as well as lodging or tents, sleeping mats and blankets. Porters receive income protection and life insurance and have access to the same first aid care that travellers receive including emergency helicopter evacuation if required. Porters are provided with a wind and waterproof jacket and over-trousers, woolen socks and gloves, leather or canvas shoes, sunglasses and a warm cap, and carry a maximum of 30kgs.

Food and Health

It is our primary concern that you should remain in good health throughout your holiday. When camping we make sure that food is expertly and hygienically prepared and we aim to serve a mixture of local and European-style dishes. We try to provide substantial meals with as much variety as possible and routinely cater for vegetarians.