About Us
Established 2009

About Us

Your trusted partner in Himalayan adventures, crafting unforgettable journeys through Nepal's majestic peaks

25+
Years of Field Experience
10,000+
Trips Operated
28,000+
Trekkers & Travelers Guided
99.5%
Success Rate

OUR STORY

Quaint, quiet trekking trails set against the Himalayas and the world's eight highest mountains of the world at the backdrop will make you forget you're in one of the leading destinations of the world.

Travel and find adventure and happiness within yourself. Allow Nepal Hiking Team to convince you. You won't regret it. Find the best time to go and the best trekking destinations for an authentic Nepal experience. Sustainable Tourism.

And the competitive price and fun travel. Enjoy your adventurous ride with the Nepal Hiking Team.

Nepal  Hiking Team, a travel agency, was started by two veterans of the tourism industry veterans  Ganga Raj Thapa and Balaram Thapa, in 2009. Like any other travel agency in the world, Nepal Hiking Team strives to serve the best tourism packages to clients tailored to suit their needs. However, the question is, what distinguishes Nepal Hiking Team from the rest? So hear the captivating story behind it.

Nepal Hiking Team survived all the odds in the tourism industry and has now created its brand as one of the best travel agencies in Nepal. In this competitive tourism market, creating that space of its own was challenging, and it involved much perseverance, hard work, and teamwork. Today we stand tall with our name in Nepal's tourism industry offered to our domestic and international clients. With the growth of competition and easy traveling options, it seems challenging to pop as the best. But we didn't have to worry much as we're able to cheer up our clients with fantastic trekking destinations and the best information about traveling to Nepal.

Nepal Hiking Team focuses on a commitment to long-lasting relationships with their clients, catering to the personal performances of both domestic and international travelers in their travel behavior and desires for the next trip and serving the best to customer's satisfaction. So within years, the impeccable service hosted by Nepal Hiking Team became noticeable to travelers, and the business rose to new heights of progress. The company didn't look back ever since. Nepal Hiking Team is undoubtedly one of Nepal's top adventure travel companies.

Learning Years – Our First Two Initial Years

With its establishment in 2009, Nepal Hiking Team suffered many challenges to sustain itself in the competitive market. The initial two years were a time of trial, but our dedication and passion for serving our clients soon took us to a different level where we could build trust with our clients, and it soon became popular among travelers with the mouth of publicity.

Although trekking packages offered by us are no different from any other travel agents of Nepal, we outstood many travel agencies of Nepal with our services. The care and attention to detail that the Nepal Hiking Team put in became remarkably appreciated by the clients.

A happy and satisfied customer equals success which became a mantra for the company to achieve new heights in the tourism industry.

Driving Force Behind NHT

Nepal Hiking Team is a family-run business. At the company's helm is the founder and the Managing Director, Mr. Ganga Thapa, a knowledgeable and experienced travel enthusiast in the tourism industry. His passion for serving clients with the best includes the best service providers and vendors in Nepal's tourism industry. His vision as a businessman has achieved success in the tourism industry, and he strives to offer a 360-degree travel experience to his clients.

Sharing an equal passion and responsibility as his brother is Mr. Balaram Thapa, who is also the Director and Travel Advisor of the Nepal Hiking Team. A former guide, Balarama Thapa, has a good understanding of what leads to customer satisfaction. His knowledge and experience as a guide have been critical to the company's successful operation. He's an asset to his team members, who continuously support and coordinate with the field staff to offer the best product services to the clients.

Social Responsibility and Community Service

Our care towards our clients includes a responsibility to serve the best, and so with this vision, we act responsibly toward empowering Nepal's young youths and local communities.

Nepal Hiking Team believes its business activities are always aligned with community services. With the awareness that tourism is one of Nepal's most significant service industries, we want to face up to our responsibilities towards the youths of Nepal while working in partnership with local vendors that work for marginalized groups of society.

We also provide job opportunities to our youths with the best training in the tourism industry by the company.

One of our most Significant Contributions to Date!

During the 2015 earthquake in Nepal, Nepal Hiking Team ran a fundraising campaign to support families affected by the natural disaster.

A total amount of USD 51,920 was raised to rebuild homes destroyed by the earthquake, provide medical care, and buy essential supplies the affected earthquake regions needed.

Social commitment stays in the company's heart, and it strives to provide an inspiring environment for the youths wishing to work in the tourism industry.

In addition, our local partners are called upon constantly to expand their services by delivering workshops and training sessions to hone the skills of the young Nepalese who wish to be part of the tourism industry.

The company also donates a part of its profit to charitable organizations annually.

Where You Can Go?

Our Expertise

Why Choose Nepal Hiking Team?

Experience the difference with our comprehensive adventure services

  • Our Enthusiastic Team

    Explore Nepal with our team members who are diligent, experienced, friendly, and knowledgeable.

  • Our Responsibility and Ethics

    Sustainable tourism and respecting cultures: Our commitment to responsible travel.

  • Our Reputation and Awards

    Travel with a tour operator that is reliable, trustworthy & reviewed by many travellers.

  • Our Concern for your Safety

    At Nepal Hiking Team, the health and safety of our clients are the topmost priority.

  • Our Knowledge and Experience

    With 10+ years of experience, Nepal Hiking Team has all the answers for your travel to Nepal.

  • Go Beyond Trekking with Innovative Tour Packages

    Explore the Jungle Tour, City Tour, Short Hikes, and much more with us.

  • Custom Itineraries at the Best Prices

    Add trips, extend your stay, and walk at your pace – Customize your trip with us.

  • Your Travel Investment is Safe and Valued

    Travel safely to Nepal with a registered and licensed company.

Our Partners

Affiliations & Certifications

Recognized and certified by Nepal's leading tourism and mountaineering organizations

TAAN

Trekking Association of Nepal

TAAN

Proud member of Nepal's leading trekking industry association

KEEP

Kathmandu Environmental Education Project

KEEP

Committed to sustainable tourism and environmental conservation

NTB

Nepal Tourism Board

NTB

Officially recognized and registered with Nepal Tourism Board

NMA

Nepal Mountaineering Association

NMA

Authorized member for mountaineering expeditions and peak climbing

Fully Licensed & Insured Travel Company
Client Voices

What Our Travelers Say

Real experiences from adventurers who explored the Himalayas with us

Will Atack
Will Atack25th May, 2023

Annapurna Circuit Trek - 12 days

We had an incredible experience with Nepal Hiking Team. The company was very easy to work with ahead of time - they were responsive to questions and made it easy to customize our trip. Once in Nepal, they went above and beyond to make our trip comfortable, including setting up hotel reservations, taxi rides, etc. 

The trek itself was an amazing experience. Our guide, Gokul, taught us so much about the region that we otherwise wouldn’t have learned, and was incredibly friendly and fun to be around. Gokul was very serious about ensuring the safety and comfort of our group while trekking. He also brought us to some spots that we otherwise would not have known to go to, including side trails and cultural locations.

Our porters, Basu and Deepesh, worked very hard throughout the trip to make it enjoyable for everyone. We all shared many laughs together and enjoyable conversations while trekking and in the guest houses.

I would recommend NHT and specifically Gokul, Basu and Deepesh to anyone who is looking to get the most out of a trek in Nepal. 

Ernst
Ernst25th May, 2023

This was my second trek with Nepal Hiking Team, and yet again we were very impressed with the professionalism and very well-organized process from booking to completion.

We had Raj as our trek guide who was awesome and had a wealth of knowledge of all things about the trek, peaks, traditions, and the myriad of questions we threw at him. He was supported by two great porters Gokul and Bikash.

The trek is rated as medium, but as a group fit over 55’s, we would say this trek is tough. An endless supply of steps to ascend and descend but the views at ABC made it all worthwhile. May was a great time to trek as it’s not as busy.

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Sunil and Family18th Jun, 2023

Annapurna Heli trek, Everest Heli Tours - Best Experience

Our experience on the Annapurna Base Camp Trek was truly extraordinary. We embarked on a 6-day trek with a helicopter ride back to Pokhara. Additionally, they arranged a helicopter tour to see Mount Everest, with stops at Kalapthhar and Gokyo Lake. The service provided by Nepal Hiking Team exceeded all our expectations. Ganga Ji demonstrated exceptional organizational skills, promptly addressing all our pre-trek inquiries and following up with a check-in call afterward. Dhurba, our guide, was absolutely fantastic, accompanied by Gokul and Aatish, our reliable porters.

Having previously completed the Everest Base Camp trek, I was familiar with challenging hikes, but it was my wife and 12-year-old son's first hiking adventure. Dhurba took it upon himself to hike with my son, as my son trekked at a faster pace while I stayed back with my wife. Throughout the journey, Dhurba consistently checked on us, ensuring our well-being. They encouraged us to hike at a comfortable pace, emphasizing the importance of enjoying the journey rather than rushing against the clock.

The accommodations provided in hotels and tea houses were exceptional, offering the best available options. Dhurba made sure that we enjoyed nutritious meals every day, ensuring we obtained quality sleep and proper recovery for the following day's hike. Without hesitation, I wholeheartedly recommend NHT for any hiking expeditions in Nepal or Bhutan.

Nicole
Nicole15th Sep, 2023

Our group of 3 booked an Everest Base Camp Heli Trek with Nepal Hiking Team. From the very first time I emailed the company, our experience was so positive. The team replies quickly to all emails and questions.

It was easy to find our ride at the airport, where we were picked up and transferred to a very nice hotel. The team met with us in person the day before we started our trek to make sure we understood what to expect and to answer any questions.

Our guide during the trek was phenomenal! So knowledgeable, patient, understanding, and helpful.

After the trek, we also worked with Nepal Hiking Team to coordinate some lodging and transportation while we spent time in Kathmandu.

Nepal Hiking Team will be my first choice for future travels to the area, and I will be highly recommending them to friends at home.
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John Lewitt​20th Dec, 2023

Ever since I planned my trip to New Zealand with NHT, I've been really impressed. Ganga, who helped me with my questions, was super quick and always ready to help. It made me wonder if he ever takes a break! 

Upon reaching Kathmandu, the hospitality continued. My excellent guide, Bhim, greeted me at the airport and escorted me to the charming WoodApple Hotel, renowned for its delightful Aloo Ghobi. Bhim's exceptional planning made the journey to Lukla effortless. The trek itself was extraordinary, much owed to Bhim's deep knowledge of the area and the cheerful assistance of my porter, Bikkas. Without them, I doubt I would have ventured beyond Lukla, let alone reached the enchanting Everest Base Camp (EBC).

The accommodations and meals throughout the journey were outstanding. Bhim meticulously prepared me for each day's itinerary, ensuring I knew what to expect. Even when I altered my plans mid-trek, switching from the Chola Pass route, Bhim adapted everything smoothly, including rearranging my return flight to Kathmandu, all while maintaining his friendly demeanor.

I am immensely grateful to NHT, Ganga, Bhim, and Bikkas for their exceptional service, making this journey a cherished memory. Their professionalism and warmth have earned my highest recommendation, and I would gladly choose them again for future adventures.

Gregory Paul Forde
Gregory Paul Forde20th Apr, 2024

Annapurna Circuit Trek with Best Team

Well, where to begin, we were a family of 4 ranging in age from nearly 30 to over 65 so this could have been an issue. However, Nepal Hiking Team ensured we were always prepared and able to do the challenging days along the way. We did 14 days of hiking and walked 204Kms and took 336,760 steps - if you believe my watch. We had a wonderful team without whom we would not have been able to complete the hike.

Head Guide and Captain of the team Visma was always looking after our needs and ensuring we started at the correct time to avoid wind, snow or rain in the evening and also kept us confident that we would be able for the days challenges and especially to cross Thorong La Pass. Our assistant Guide Gavinder kept a close eye on us and advised when to take water breaks and also saw we had enough to eat. We had two amazing porters who carried our bags over the entire route - including over the pass which was a serious physical challenge - they did this and always greeted us at our accommodation every night - well done to Kumar and Tuk, you were super. The tea houses exceeded our expectations and the food was always freshly prepared and they made sure my specific needs were catered for.

Yes, there were a few long days - one day we did 27Kms - thankfully much of it at lower altitudes. We didn't do the shortened route that is available using jeeps, we felt you have to do it start to finish! Following the flooding in Dubai our flights were completely messed up, in fact two of the party disappeared from the flight booking of Emirates and never reappeared this led to several visits to the challenging airport in Kathmandu - Visma turned up each time to help out, above and beyond the call of duty and after his role with us was well and truly over - such commitment.

Many thanks Ganga and your team.

Garry
Garry13th Jul, 2024

Nepal Hiking Team to Gokyo Lakes, Cho La Pass and EBC

My son Gabriel and I were delighted to have chosen Nepal Hiking Team for our unforgettable trek to Everest Base Camp. Our 17-day route took us through many beautiful natural sights as we followed the Dudh Koshi River towards Gokyo Lakes, crossing the river several times on suspension bridges. 

At Gokyo, a 4:30 am ascent of Gokyo Ri allowed us to view the sunrise over Everest and some of the most spectacular scenery we have ever witnessed. After Gokyo came the long and arduous ascent of Cho La Pass at 5420m and a crossing of the Ngozumpa glacier, which brought us back to the main EBC trail. 

We spent a night at base camp, a unique opportunity to interact with some climbers preparing to summit Everest. The accommodation in tea houses was spartan but perfectly fine, and the provided food was always tasty, nourishing, and plentiful.

A great big thanks goes out to Ganga for flawlessly organizing what was essentially a custom trip. Many thanks, too, to our peerless porter Jiban, who amazed us with his capacity to haul our duffel bags up the steepest of slopes—and always with a smile! But the biggest thank you must go to our guide and friend, Arjun, who ensured the trek went smoothly and ensured our well-being every step. 

I can’t comment on the many other companies that operate treks to EBC, but I can resolutely state that Nepal Hiking Team goes out of its way to ensure client satisfaction. I highly recommend NHT and would not hesitate to use them again.

Grace Y
Grace Y14th May, 2024

Memorable Annapurna base camp trek

This was my first holiday with the Nepal Hiking Team, and I trekked to Annapurna Base Camp with two of my friends in April 2024. The entire trip was fantastic, thanks to our guide Rajesh and porters Rabin and Budda, who were exceptional! They were incredibly thoughtful, friendly, and helpful. They took care of every detail and ensured our safety and enjoyment throughout the trek.

Ganga, the boss, was efficient in communication and excellent at making sure everything ran smoothly. Due to bad weather, we had to take a Jeep instead of a flight, but the well-planned and flexible itinerary accommodated our different flight schedules perfectly.

Everything was amazing! I would definitely recommend the Nepal Hiking Team to anyone looking to trek in Nepal.

Joanna & Grzegorz
Joanna & Grzegorz23rd Oct, 2014

Wonderful Tour Experience with Nepal Hiking Team

We had an exceptional tour experience with the Nepal Hiking Team. Our trip was impeccably organized and seamlessly maintained.

Ganga Raj Thapa, the Managing Director of Nepal Hiking Team, was instrumental in planning our vacation. He worked closely with us to customize our stay in Nepal to suit our needs. We started with captivating sightseeing tours in the Kathmandu Valley and then took a scenic drive to Pokhara.

Throughout the tour, Ganga and Porter Yamu were incredibly supportive, sharing rich insights about the Annapurna Region, its culture, and the lifestyle of its people.

After trekking, we enjoyed a picturesque drive from Pokhara to Bandipur and then to Lumbini, where we indulged in a fascinating sightseeing tour. Our return to Kathmandu was equally well-prepared, and we gained a deeper understanding of Nepal's culture and people.

We highly recommend the Nepal Hiking Team for any trip to Nepal. You can trust them to take care of you, even if things don't go as planned.

Joanna & Grzegorz, Poland

Annelie
Annelie15th Apr, 2024

Exceptional Experience - EBC Trek with Nepal Hiking Team

From the moment we made our initial inquiry to customizing our trekking package, the Nepal Hiking Team was incredibly accommodating and always quick to provide any information or assistance we needed.

Throughout our entire journey—from the moment we arrived in Kathmandu, during the trek, and right up to our departure—the team at Nepal Hiking Team exceeded all expectations. They were not only informative and helpful but also warm and friendly, consistently going the extra mile to ensure our trekking experience was truly unforgettable.

We stayed at the Woodapple Hotel and Spa in Kathmandu before and after our trek, and it was a fantastic choice. The staff were welcoming and attentive, the hotel itself was beautiful, and the food was simply outstanding.

During our trek to Everest Base Camp, we were consistently impressed by the quality of the accommodations and the meals provided. Our guide, Paban, along with assistant guides Sabin and Nima, were exceptional—friendly, patient, and always willing to go the extra mile to assist us.

Our overall experience with the Nepal Hiking Team was nothing short of extraordinary, and we’ll undoubtedly be choosing them for our future adventures.

Beautiful Mountain - Everest Trek Review
Jennifer Jacques
Jennifer Jacques4th Jan, 2025

This time I chose the right hiking company

I have nothing but positive things to say about Nepal Hiking Team. You don’t need to look anywhere else, the service is the best for hardly any difference in price in comparison to other companies. I met a family who was using them last year on the Everest Base Camp trek when I used a different company. After seeing the service and hotels they used last year that the family got, I decided to use Nepal Hiking Team myself for Annapurna Circuit.

Ganga is very informative and will give a detailed itinerary. He is also flexible if you want to make any small changes. For example wanting to fly back instead of a bus journey or extending the hiking trip by one day.

Our porter Kamal went above and beyond his role. He speaks very good English which is unusual for a porter and he has a wonderful upbeat and happy personality. He took our food order and prepared our fruit. Our last day was unexpectedly very cold and windy but he was a power horse with the two 15kg bags and his own back pack on his back.

Paban was attentive to our needs. He explained each day in detail and made adjustments when we had requests. For example, when we wanted to take a higher route one day rather than the itinerary that was given to us, he made changes without any hesitation. On the last day of Annapurna circuit the weather was brutal. He carried my day bag the whole day without any complaints and attended to my needs, passing me water and food when necessary.

When I come back again, I will use Nepal Hiking Team without a doubt and will request both Paban and Kamal. Thank you for a wonderful trip.

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Meet Our Experts

NHT's Trip Specialists

Our experienced team of mountain guides and travel experts are dedicated to making your Himalayan adventure unforgettable

Balaram Thapa

Balaram Thapa

Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
GANGA RAJ THAPA

Ganga Bahadur Thapa Kshetri

Co-Founder & Managing Director (MD)
Sabina Thapa

Sabina Thapa

Head of Customer Care Service