Company Profile

The people and story behind Trekking Mart.

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“Your professional escort to Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan, and a lifetime experience.”

Trekking Mart is a premier travel and adventure company based in Nepal, guiding travelers through unforgettable journeys across Nepal, Tibet, and Bhutan. We specialize in delivering authentic Himalayan experiences that connect visitors with the breathtaking landscapes, rich cultures, and timeless traditions of the region.

Every journey is carefully personalized to match the interests, comfort, and adventure goals of each traveler, ensuring meaningful and memorable experiences designed around their unique preferences.

With years of expertise and professional commitment in the adventure travel industry, we ensure safe, expertly managed, and rewarding experiences — from scenic tours and trekking trails to river adventures and unique wildlife encounters.

Thank You,

Gopal Babu Shrestha

Founder Director

With years of experience and professional responsibility in the adventure travel industry, we will assure you safe, expertly managed, and incredibly rewarding experiences, in tour vans, on the trails, on the rivers, and in unique wildlife experiences.

The Trekking Mart difference

Why travel with us?

Local knowledge, responsible operations, and genuine care—from your first question to your final step on the trail.

Nepal has many trekking companies, and many offer similar itineraries. What makes a journey different is the team behind it: their preparation, local relationships, standards, and response when conditions change.

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25+ Years Experience

Trekking Mart has over 25 years of experience in the travel and trekking industry. This means that we have the experience to handle all of our clients professionally. We also have personal relationships with government and other professionals that can serve you in case any emergencies arise.

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Himalayan DNA

Our guides, porters and company owners are all from the Himalayas. We grew up here and we know the lay of the land as well as understanding the unique weather conditions of the Himalayas. These mountains produce their own eco-zones that require our guides to be aware of any possible weather dangers well in advance of storms.

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Professional Gear

Our guides and porters also have professional trekking equipment. This is important because many other companies allow their guides to trek in flip-flops and have clothing that is not in keeping with bad weather. Trekking Mart takes care of its guides. Yes, it costs a bit more, but we feel that we must provide good treatment and working conditions for those who work for us.

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Ethical Fair Wages

Our guides and porters are paid a living wage. Many of the smaller companies do not pay their guides even minimum wages. Our guides have worked for us full time and have been with Trekking Mart for years.

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Eco-Conscious Travel

We are ecologically friendly. We are very conscious about environmental issues and strive to remove all solid waste from our treks.

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Certified Expert Guides

All of our guides are licenced and professionally trained. Each of our guides MUST go through yearly training and certification. They are experienced and know the Himalayas.

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Female Guide Support

We also have female guides who provide excellent service in addition to our male guides. Many clients, especially solo female trekkers, prefer to have female guides who can help them to have the best experience possible.

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Quality Over Cost

We only choose guest houses and hotels that are good quality. Sure, there are cheaper places to stay, but they often lack security. We strive to make sure all of our clients are safe and well taken care of.

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Reputable Leadership

Our company owner is the past treasurer of Trekking Agencies Association of Nepal (TAAN) and is a highly respected company owner within Nepal.

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Trusted Global Travel Partners

If you choose to do trips into Africa or other parts of South Asia, our travel partners must meet the same standards as our staff at Trekking Mart.

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Trusted by Returning Travelers

Because of our outstanding service, our customers return again and again, trusting Trekking Mart's high standards without considering other companies.

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Expert UNESCO Heritage Guides

Our college-educated city guides have deep knowledge of UNESCO World Heritage Sites and can explain the cultural and historical uniqueness of each destination.

Built on trust. Proven on the trail.

Decades of local experience, delivered by people who call the Himalayas home.

25+years of experience

Partners

Grow with Trekking Mart's on-the-ground presence across the Himalaya.

Trekking Mart partnership

Become one of our Partners

Our partner programs are designed with a view to maximizing end-customer benefits by offering comprehensive solutions in a timely and cost-effective manner. Our Partners comprise of a wide variety of companies, who have complementary offerings, diverse market reach that can be leveraged for mutual benefit.

Travel agencies, clubs and individuals worldwide can partner with us and receive all the advantages of working with Trekking Mart which has an intensive on-ground presence in Nepal, Tibet and Bhutan along with a dedicated team to manage all your adventure and leisure travel requirements.

Our Global Affiliations

Government of Nepal

Government of Nepal

Trekking Agencies Association of Nepal (TAAN)

Trekking Agencies Association of Nepal (TAAN)

Nepal Tourism Board

Nepal Tourism Board

Nepal Mountaineering Association

Nepal Mountaineering Association

TripAdvisor

TripAdvisor

Responsible Travel Agency

Travel that gives back to the people and places we visit.

Community support

Our Responsibilities

For us, responsible travel is not a philosophy, it is a commitment to elevate destinations by enriching communities, preserving nature, and creating lasting value beyond the journey. At Trekking Mart, every experience is thoughtfully designed with deep respect for the environment and society. We operate with purpose beyond profit, guided by strong ethics, cultural sensitivity, and a dedication to sustainable development. In times of social or natural adversity, we stand alongside local communities, actively contributing to relief and long-term resilience, determining an identity rooted in care, not commerce.

Our journeys are led by local experts whose intimate knowledge fosters genuine connections with culture, heritage, and landscape. Through these meaningful encounters, our guests experience not just the beauty of a place, but its soul. In partnership with community organizations, we continue to support initiatives that nurture social progress and environmental stewardship, ensuring every journey contributes to a better world.

Our Responsible Missions

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Quality of Living

Dedicated to improving the everyday quality of living and working conditions for local communities.

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Impact Control

Minimizing negative impacts on society, environment, and culture while optimizing economic benefits.

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Carrying Capacity

Working actively to improve and maintain the environmental carrying capacity of our destinations.

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Visitor Experience

Consistently improving visitors' levels of satisfaction through authentic and safe travel experiences.

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Authentic Travel

Providing genuine connections with nature and local cultures in every journey.

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Local Engagement

Engaging local people in activities and encouraging them towards higher professional performance.

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