Our trekkers are international but trips are costed in US$. For UK Pounds and Euros use the xe.com currency converter.

See our Expeditions section for mountaineering.

Annapurna Peaks & Villages Trek *introductory

A classic tea-house (lodge) trek through the terraced valleys and traditional villages of Nepal's middle-hills, with spectacular panoramas of the Annapurnas and near-by snow-peaks from Poon Hill (among many spots), all in two weeks.

13-26 March, 14 days -- tea-house trekking - Lhakpa Dorji Sherpa --US$1880
With Chitwan Wildlife & Raft Extension - 13-30 March, 18 days -- US$2380

GHT: High Manaslu, Tilicho Pass & Remote Mustang - central Nepal

Join Kim's first Great Himalayan Trail trek! Starting with the spectacular Manaslu trek (see below), we cross the high Tilicho Pass to reach Mustang, finally exploring remote routes along the Kali Gandaki river gorge to search for the last nomads of Mustang and hidden Tibetan Buddhist caves (see below).

4 April-21 May, 48 days -- expedition-style -- Kim & Lhakpa -- US$4980

High Route Around Manaslu - Nepal

Manaslu, 'Mountain of the Spirit', is a remote trek of incredible ethnic and scenic diversity. Lush rice paddies, sparkling river valleys and the traditional villages of Nepal's sub-tropical middle hills lead to remote Tibetan villages, high Himalayan passes and breathtaking vistas of Manaslu and other Himalayan peaks.

Standard Annapurnas finish: 4-28 April, 25 days -- expedition-style -- Kim & Lhakpa -- US$2980
Tilicho Lake & Kathmandu finish: 4 April-3 May, 30 days -- $3580 -- filling

The Last Nomads of Mustang - Nepal *exploratory

Forbidden Mustang is a Tibetan Buddhist region of traditional villages and gompas, fantastically-sculpted canyons and Himalayan peaks soaring up from the Kali Gandaki River gorge. We explore the remote corners of Mustang searching for hidden cave-gompas and the last nomads of the Kingdom of Lo. The best Mustang itinerary, by far ...

28 April-21 May, 24 days -- expedition-style -- Kim Bannister -- US$3780 -- 2 places left

Kanchenjunga Base Camp - North Sikkim

Magnificent! Newly opened North Sikkim is the setting for a spring trek to the rarely seen north east face of Kanchenjunga, in a glorious mountain setting approached through pristine forest of rhododendron and blue pine, discovered on our ground breaking 2009 trek.

16 April-4 May, 19 days -- expedition style -- Joel & Tega -- US$2950 -- full & closed

2010 Northern Summer

Our first Mongolia exploration and the first India GHT trek, the Great Himalayan Trail.
Naturally our Ladakh and Zanskar treks are carefully tailored to the seasons and really are the best!

The Great Himalayan Bicycle Adventure

An incredible adventure on two wheels that follows demanding roads through mythical Himalayan kingdoms to the crossroads of High Asia, Ladakh. Ours is a journey in space as we bike over seven passes, and into the past as we ride through an ancient land.

27 May-25 June, 30 days -- jeep supported & off road expedition style -- Joel & Lobsang -- US$3250 -- filling

Western Mongolia Treks *exploratory

Mongolia is a Tibetan Buddhist region steeped in legend, a fabled land of golden steppes, Gengis Khan, nomads, reindeer, camels and yurts. We trek in both the Altai Mountains with the Kazakh nomads and in the sublime Khovsgol Lake region, perhaps meeting the Tsaatan reindeer people en route.

30 May-27 June, 29 days -- expedition style -- Kim Bannister -- US$4380 -- book early for visa

The Great Himalayan Traverse 2010 - Ladakh and Spiti

From the high domains of the nomads of Ladakh to the lush forests of the Kinnaur valley, this trek is a stunning kaleidoscope of landscapes and peoples as we journey across both the Great Himalayan Barrier and the Pir Panjal range.

27 June-18 July, 22 days -- expedition style -- Joel & Lobsang -- US$2950

GHT Exploration - India

The GHT West India is being worked out - explore all or some of the eight sections - what can we tempt you with?!

14 July-1 Nov, 111 days -- expedition style -- Depi Chaudhry -- US$1780-2650 per section

Zanskar Traverse Wild *exploratory

Real adventure, the 'best of' past years of exploration. Wild routes through spectacular canyons and sparkling river valleys, crossing many high Himalayan passes, lead us to the traditional villages and Tibetan Buddhist gompas of mythical Ladakh and Zanskar.

18 July-16 Aug, 30 days -- expedition-style -- Kim & Lhakpa - -- US$3480 -- filling

Stok Kangri Ascent & Markha Valley

A wonderful introduction to the Himalayan Buddhist Kingdom of Ladakh and Himalayan trekking and climbing, with time to enjoy the rightly renowned beauty of the Markha valley en route to a non-technical ascent of Stok Kangri.

25 July-15 Aug, 22 days -- expedition style -- Joel & Lobsang -- US$2850 (Markha valley only: $2250) 3 places left

Mystical Markha Valley & the Nomads of Kharnak

Ladakh's jewel and beyond; a stunning trek under the soaring Zanskar range combining village and nomadic life. Traditional villages, crumbling fortresses, ancient Tibetan Buddhist monasteries and the green Markha river valley lead us over high passes to the high Tibetan & Ladakhi nomadic pasture lands; incredible scenery and wildlife throughout.

21 Aug-10 Sept, 21 days -- expedition-style -- Kim & Lhakpa -- US$2980

Nomads, Lakes & High Passes of the Changtang

One of the best remote treks in the Himalaya, simply spectacular; turquoise salt-lakes, river walks and plains, backed by soaring peaks, with yak-hair nomadic tents peppered throughout. We follow old caravan routes over high passes, fording rivers and setting up camp near the nomads after trekking through the magical Markha Valley (see above).

21 Aug-19 Sept, 30 days -- expedition-style -- Kim & Lhakpa -- US$3480

Across The Great Himalayan Divide and Jumlam

The warmth and beauty of the Markha valley is a gentle prelude to the wild canyons of the legendary 'Jumlam' route into the ancient Kingdom of Zanskar, and on to a crossing of the Great Himalayan barrier via the icy Kang La to the alpine pastures of Lahaul. This autumn adventure simply gets better every year!

19 Aug-12 Sept, 25 days -- light expedition style -- Joel & Lobsang -- US$3250

2010 Autumn

Yes, more GHT (Great Himalaya Trail) exploration!

GHT Chota Kailash - India *exploratory

A trek to the least known Kailash, on India's remote border with Nepal - and on via a wild route to the base of Nanda Devi.

18 Sept-16 Oct, 28 days -- light expedition style -- Joel & Lobsang -- US$3450

GHT West Nepal Exploration

As real as it gets; we trek approximately half the Great Himalaya Trail Nepal section, from Jomsom through Dolpo to Simikot and Limi via some rough and high trails with some real exploration thrown in too. Details to come.

20 Sept-18 Nov, 60 days -- light expedition style -- Jamie McGuinness -- US$??00
Dolpo section: 20 Sept-24 Oct, 35 days

Inner Dolpo & Shey Phoksumdo Lake Trek - Nepal

Inner Dolpo, a mythical region of yaks, high plateaus, snow-peaks, high passes and villagers living a traditional 'Tibetan' life, is one of our favorite destinations in the Himalaya, a remote, challenging and incredibly scenic Himalayan trek. Join us for our third year of exploration with Thinle!

1-31 Oct, 31 days -- expedition-style -- Kim & Lhakpa -- US$4580 -- popular, book early

(GHT?) Kanchenjunga-North Sikkim Traverse

A trekking wonderland of unspoilt trails and remote passes; the Zemu valley with its unrivalled mountain views and from the high Mugathang plateau, summer pastures of our friends the Lachenpa, lastly the Kishong Pass to Tholung Monastery, one of the remotest in the Himalaya.

22 Oct-16 Nov, 26 days -- light expedition style -- Joel & Tega -- US$3950 -- book by July for permits

Annapurna Peaks & Villages Trek *introductory

7-20 Nov, 14 days -- tea-house trekking - Lhakpa Dorji or Ang Nuru Sherpa -- $1880
With Chitwan Wildlife & Raft Extension: 7-24 Nov, 18 days -- US$2380

Everest High Passes Trek - Nepal

The best, virtually all, of the Everest region; we cross the Cho La & Renjo La passes (with a Kongma La option), explore the spectacular Gokyo lakes region, climb Gokyo Ri and Kala Pattar, visit Everest Base Camp, the Chukhung & Thame valleys, relaxing in cozy Sherpa lodges en route.

7 Nov-1 Dec, 25 days -- teahouse trekking -- Kim Bannister -- US$2580 -- popular, book early

Bhutan - The Chomolhari trek

A taste of the most elusive of Himalayan kingdoms, and the Chomolhari trek which so many of our trekkers have raved about; a winning combination of villages, beautiful landscapes and superb mountain views.

16 Nov-3 Dec, 17 days -- expedition style -- Joel Schone -- US$$3800 including Kathmandu-Paro flights

2010 Christmas treks

Escape to a place free of incessant Christmas tunes!

Eastern Gateway to Everest - Nepal

Early Everest expeditions pioneered this route through the lush, traditional hill villages of the Arun Salpa valley. Culturally diverse, with stunning alpine scenery, it's a fantastic middle hills trek, and little known. Higher up in the Sherpa Khumbu region, we journey to the turquoise Gokyo Lakes, staying with friends in Sherpa lodges. Join us for Christmas & New Year!

10 Dec-5 Jan, 27 days -- expedition style & teahouse trekking -- Kim & Lhakpa -- US$2980

Wild Winter - India *exploratory

Brrrr! The Chadar, the trek on the semi-frozen Zanskar river is one of the craziest on the planet and a must do for every hardcore trekker. We combine it with some -40 exploration on the frozen Tso Moriri too, perhaps some snow leopard spotting.

28 Dec-21 Jan -- LIGHT expedition style -- Jamie McGuinness -- US$2480

2011 Chadar Expedition

Once again a small team will be joining us for what has become the most professionally run expedition on the old trade route to Zanskar, the stunningly beautiful Chadar, rightly known as one of the toughest in the Himalaya; as the Zanskar freezes and frost smoke wreathes the trees, we trek the frozen Zanskar River, with the best equipment, staff, and leadership on the ice.

16 Jan-8 Feb, 24 days -- light expedition style -- Joel & Lobsang -- US$3800 including equipment

Chadar Zanskar - India

The summer way into Zanskar crosses many passes, in winter the locals simply walk the frozen Zanskar River... And we follow into the Kingdom of Zangla.

13-27 Feb, 15 day -- expedition style -- Joel & Lobsang -- US$3100

2011 Spring

Classic Everest

The legendary Jiri route from the middle hills to the base of Everest, taking time to enjoy and the very best viewpoints in the mythical land of the Sherpas.

5 Mar-1 April, 28 days -- teahouse trekking -- Joel Schone & Lhakpa Nuru -- US$2950

Kanchenjunga Base Camp - North Sikkim

29 April-16 May, 18 days -- expedition style -- Joel & Tega -- US$3200

2011 Tibet & Indian Summer

Kim's plans; dates to come!

Remote Limi (Humla) Trek Saga Dawa Kailash & Guge Kingdom - Nepal & Tibet

We trek the remote, almost mythical Limi Valley route to the Tibetan border before cleaning our sins during the Kailash trek and Saga Dawa festival. Next, sacred Tirthapuri, the ruins of ancient Kyunglung (Zhangzhung Kingdom) and the incredible Guge Kingdom, finishing with a wonderful drive along the Himalayan range to reach exotic Lhasa.

June (for Saga Dawa), 31 days -- expedition-style -- Kim Bannister -- US$4880

The Great Himalayan Traverse 2011 - Ladakh and Spiti

11 June-3 July, 23 days -- expedition style -- Joel & Lobsang -- US$2950

Mystical Markha Valley & the Nomads of Kharnak - Ladakh

Ladakh's jewel and beyond; a stunning trek under the soaring Zanskar range combining village and nomadic life. Traditional Markha villages, crumbling fortresses, ancient Tibetan Buddhist monasteries and the green Markha river valley lead us over high passes to the high Tibetan & Ladakhi nomadic pasture lands; incredible scenery and wildlife throughout.

July, 21 days -- expedition-style -- Kim & Lhakpa -- US$2980

Stok Kangri Ascent & Markha Valley

8-29 July, 21 days -- expedition style -- Joel & Lobsang -- US$2750 (Markha valley only: $2250)

Nomads, Lakes & High Passes of the Tibetan Plateau - Changtang, Ladakh

Following old caravan routes over high Himalayan passes, this is one of the most remote, unique and challenging treks in the Changtang, the high Tibetan plateau. We trek through the spectacular high lake region, ford sparkling rivers and set up camp with the nomads with the snow-capped Himalayas as a backdrop. Markha Valley start (see above).

July, 30 days -- expedition-style -- Kim & Lhakpa -- US$3580

Across The Great Himalayan Divide

2011 itinerary to come!

10 Aug-1 Sept, 23 days -- light expedition style -- Joel & Lobsang

GHT: Ladakh & Zanskar Traverse: The Wild Route

Real adventure, real trekking along the Indian Great Himalayan Trail. The 'best of' past years of exploration, our trek through awesome river canyons, over high Himalayan passes and across hidden valleys lead us to the most remote villages of mythical Ladakh and Zanskar, ending in the nomadic regions of Ladakh, which are purely Tibetan.

August, 31 days -- expedition-style -- Kim & Lhakpa -- US$3580

Prices are ex-Kathmandu or ex-Delhi etc, i.e. you have to buy your international flight tickets.

Dates are the date you must arrive in Kathmandu/Delhi and the date you are free to fly out of Kathmandu/Delhi. You can of course arrive earlier or leave later. With Delhi particularly, plan your times carefully.

Minimums For many trips the minimum number that we run the trip with is three trekkers. All treks normally run.

Previous trekkers and people who book two major trips in a row get a 5% discount, providing there are at least four bookings on each trip.

Caring for our staff We have great staff, and we really care about them, as they care for us. Our Nepal porters are fully kitted out for high altitude treks following the letter and spirit of the IPPG guidelines.

Tipping our crew is optional, but allow approx 5% of the trip cost as a guideline. The western guides don't take tips.

Teahouse trekking means staying in local lodges; Nepal only. All trekking accommodation, and all meals and hot drinks are included. Alcohol, mineral water, soft drinks, snacks and toilet paper not included. Porters/yaks carry your personal gear leaving you with a daypack.

Expedition-style trekking means sleeping in tents. A cook and helpers cater for us with 3 course meals and post-trek snacks, and porters/yaks/ponies carry the lot organized by a sirdar. You trek with a daypack. Couples share a roomy tent, everyone else gets a single roomy tent.

All treks include airport transfers, sightseeing, hotels and guesthouses. City and town meals not included.

*Exploratory treks The golden age of exploration dead? Never! These are 'back of an envelope' treks that would warm Tilman's heart. There is nobody else on the planet who organizes treks quite like this, a positive attitude and smile required.

*Friends treks for previous trekkers and their friends only.

*Introductory treks are perfectly suited to trekking novices.

I am interested - what now (Contact us)?

Our treks

2010 Nepal and India Spring