How We Trek
Responsible Trekking
The Annapurna Conservation Area is one of the most biodiverse places on earth. We have been guiding treks here since 1998 — long enough to see how tourism, done wrong, damages it. These are the standards we hold ourselves to.
0kg
Single-use plastic on our treks
25kg
Maximum porter load — strictly enforced
85%
Revenue that stays in local Nepal economy
100%
Locally hired guides and porters
Our Six Commitments
How We Operate on Every Trek
Leave No Trace
- Pack-in, pack-out policy on all routes
- No open fires — certified cooking stoves only
- Wildlife and vegetation corridor awareness
- Guides trained in LNT principles by ACAP
Porter Welfare
- Maximum 25 kg load per porter — enforced, no exceptions
- Proper cold-weather gear provided at no cost
- Medical insurance for every trek
- Fair daily wage — above Trekking Agencies' Association rate
Plastic-Free Trails
- Reusable water bottles provided to every client
- Refill stations at partner tea houses along all routes
- No single-use plastics in packed lunches
- Participate in annual ACAP trail clean-up events
Local First
- All guides and porters hired from local communities
- Tea houses and lodges owned by local families
- Provisions sourced from valley farms where possible
- Over 85% of trek revenue stays in Nepal
Wildlife & Habitat
- Annapurna Conservation Area rules strictly followed
- No wildlife feeding, baiting, or habitat disturbance
- Himalayan tahr, snow leopard, and red panda corridors respected
- ACAP entry fees collected and properly remitted
Certified & Accountable
- NMA (Nepal Mountaineering Association) certified guides
- Registered with Nepal Tourism Board (NTB)
- Member of Trekking Agencies' Association of Nepal (TAAN)
- Annual sustainability review with local ACAP office
Porter Welfare
Our Porters Are Not Pack Animals
Porter abuse is a well-documented problem in Nepal trekking. Overloaded, underpaid, and under-equipped workers have become commonplace at many agencies. We take a different position.
Every porter on our treks carries a maximum of 25 kg. They receive the same quality cold-weather gear as guides — down jacket, sleeping bag rated to −10°C, waterproof jacket, and boots. They have full medical insurance and are paid fair daily rates agreed with the Nepal Tourism Board.
We have worked with many of the same porter families for over a decade. They are not a cost item — they are our colleagues.
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