Private Himalayan journeys
The Himalaya, hosted.
Private treks in Nepal, designed and hosted by a Nepali family. The finest rooms each route allows, and a senior guide for every two guests.
Journeys for you
Nothing matches all of those yet. Try fewer choices, or tell us what you have in mind and we will design it.
Him snow kora a sacred circuit, walked slowly
We plan Nepal the way we would for our own family: slowly, safely, and with the best rooms the mountains allow.
- 1 : 2
- A senior guide and a porter for every two guests
- Private
- Your dates, your pace, never a group
- 22
- Private journeys, from half a day to three weeks
- Nepali
- Owned and hosted by a Nepali family
Signature journeys
Where would you like to walk?
Every journey, a kora.
A kora is the Himalayan tradition of walking a sacred circuit slowly and with intention. Him is our word for snow.
By region
Four ways into the mountains
Everest
7 journeys · from $3,200Everest Luxury Lodge Trek · Everest Base Camp Trek · Gokyo Lakes Trek · Everest View Trek
Annapurna
5 journeys · from $3,400Poon Hill and Ghandruk Trek · Annapurna Base Camp Trek · Mardi Himal Trek · Annapurna Circuit Trek
Hidden valleys
4 journeys · from $3,100Upper Mustang Trek · Langtang Valley Trek · Manaslu Circuit Trek · Tsum Valley Trek
Without trekking
1 journey · from $4,400Kathmandu, Chitwan and Pokhara Tour
Short on time
A morning, a weekend or a week
Helicopter flights, a few days in the Kathmandu Valley or Chitwan, and our shortest trek. Book them alone or add them to a longer journey.
Everest Helicopter Tour
A private helicopter from Kathmandu up the Khumbu at dawn, a landing where the rules allow, and breakfast facing Everest. Back by noon.
Annapurna Base Camp Helicopter Tour
A private helicopter from Pokhara up the Modi Khola gorge to Annapurna Base Camp, with time on the ground inside the Sanctuary. Back for a late breakfast.
Kathmandu Valley in Three Days
Patan, Bhaktapur, Boudhanath and Pashupatinath with a local historian, two nights in a heritage hotel and dinner at a family table.
Chitwan Safari in Three Days
A short flight to Chitwan, two nights at a safari lodge, jeep and canoe safaris for rhino, deer and birds, and a Tharu village evening.
Annapurna Foothills Short Trek
Three nights in the best mountain lodges of the Annapurna foothills, at Dhampus, Landruk and Ghandruk, with Machapuchare above. Six days from Kathmandu.
Ten commitments, in writing.
Above 4,000 metres, luxury means different things. We'll always tell you which is which, and exactly how we look after you.
- Itineraries follow published safe-ascent guidance and are reviewed by a travel-medicine doctor.
- Every guest completes a health questionnaire, followed by a call with us before travel.
- Senior guides trained as Wilderness First Responders, one for every two guests on trek.
- Blood-oxygen and pulse checks twice a day above 3,000 m, with a written log.
- Bottled oxygen and a full medical kit on every high-altitude route.
- A satellite messenger with every group and a 24/7 duty manager in Kathmandu.
- A standing helicopter evacuation agreement with a Kathmandu operator.
- Insurance covering helicopter evacuation to 6,000 m is confirmed before travel.
- A named Kathmandu travel-medicine clinic as our medical partner.
- A written crisis plan and flexible rebooking terms.
Who we are
Himkora was started by a Nepali born in the mountains, a lifelong traveller and lover of adventure. Our team is highly experienced: guides and hosts who have spent years in these valleys, and who treat every guest as family.
- A conversationThirty minutes to understand how you travel.
- Your proposalRoute, rooms, guide and one clear price, within 24 hours of our call.
- PreparationA training plan, packing list and a call with your guide.
- WelcomeWe meet you as you land in Kathmandu.
Autumn 2027 and beyond
Begin with a conversation.
Tell us when you'd like to travel and who is coming. Your Himkora host will reply personally within one business day.