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Made in Kathmandu

Guided by
the mountains.

Thoughtful journeys, serious local knowledge, and a warm welcome at every altitude.

Our story

Travel should leave a place better than it found it.

HikeAltitude began with a simple belief: the Himalayas deserve more than a quick visit. They deserve time, attention, and the people who have called these valleys home for generations.

Our Kathmandu-based team creates journeys that are considered from the first message to the final farewell. We walk the trails, know the tea houses, and care about the small details that help you feel at home in a very big landscape.

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Trekkers walking in the Nepal Himalayas
100%Nepal-based operations
12Maximum signature group size
4.9/5Average traveler rating
24/7Local trail support

Local, always

Our trips are led by people who live in and know these mountains.

Carefully prepared

We plan thoroughly so you can focus on the experience.

Light footprint

We choose partners and routes that respect fragile mountain places.

People behind the journey

A small team with deep trail knowledge.

Your first email and your final day on the trail are connected by people who speak to one another, know the plan, and care how the journey feels.

Nima Sherpa, Lead trekking guide

Lead trekking guide

Nima Sherpa

Twenty seasons across Khumbu and the eastern Himalayas.

Asha Gurung, Journey planner

Journey planner

Asha Gurung

Connects each guest with the right region, season, and pace.

Karma Lama, Operations lead

Operations lead

Karma Lama

Keeps trail teams, permits, transport, and safety plans moving.

How we work

Responsible travel is daily practice.

We use locally owned accommodation, set responsible porter loads, minimise single-use plastic, and keep group sizes small. We also build time into itineraries so guides can make safe, unhurried decisions.

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