Off the beaten track
As part of our responsible ethic, we promote new areas and encourage travel to less developed and well known places in order to disperse the economic benefits and environmental impact of tourism. Therefore for every trip to a more frequently visited area, we also promote an "off the beaten track" destination. If you take any of the trips in this section, not only does the local community benefit from your visit, but you will also enjoy seeing less developed and more untouched areas.
There are a variety of trips to suit all tastes, including wildlife adventures, wilderness trekking or those on a quest to explore the more remote; this section brings you the less seen elements of Nepal.
Wetlands & Wildlife (14 days, £800) Grade A
Visit two internationally important wildlife reserves, interspersed with cultural shows and ancient temples. Koshi Tapu Wildlife Reserve is a wetland area renowned as a bird watchers paradise, and Chitwan National Park is a fabulous jungle safari destination ... more details about this trip >>
Wild West Adventure Tour (14 days, £765) Grade A
Searching for Bengal Tiger, visiting the birthplace of Lord Buddha and seeing the timeless medieval town of Tansen, this tour takes you on a journey to experience a mixture of cultural and natural sanctuaries of Nepal. This is truly an adventure trip taking you off the beaten track and discovering some of the less visited areas of Nepal ... more details about this trip >>
Tamang Heritage & Sacred Lakes (16 days, £525) Grade B+
Tibetan Borderlands, Heritage Trails, Home Stays and Hot springs are just some of the treasures of this unique trip. This trek takes you along the Tamang Heritage Trails through the central part of the Nepal Himalaya and to the Tibetan borders passing through traditional villages where culture, and crafts have remained unchanged since settlement began ... more details about this trip >>
Alternative Annapurna Circuit (23 days, £1200) Grade C+
The hidden valleys of Naar and Phu, Tilicho Lake & Mesokanto Pass are the highlights of this alternative route on the Annapurna... This trek takes you to previously forbidden areas that have recently been opened up for restricted access. You are therefore going to destinations where few foreigners have set foot ... more details about this trip >>
Kanchenjunga Base Camps (25 days, £1255) Grade D
North and south base camps of Kanchenjunga, Limbu heritage trails and rich ecosystem. In the northeast of Nepal, under the shadows of Kanchenjunga - the world's third highest peak - this National Park corners Nepal, Sikkim India and Tibet
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Dolpa Wilderness
(20 days, £995) Grade D
In the far north west of Nepal, Dolpa is a remote, fascinating and magnificent Shangri-La. This region is home to high mountain passes, the highest population of snow leopard residing in Shey Phoksundo National Park, and the Bhotiya people practising the ancient Bon Po religion that disappeared from Tibet in the 9th century
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Dhaulagiri Circuit
(20 days, £ tbc) Grade D+
Dhaulagiri close up, French Pass, Hidden Valley and glacial crossings, this is a trek which requires crampon and ice axe experience. A challenge that is
rewarded with 360 degree views of the Dhaulagiri I - V and a close up experience of the Dhalaugiri I massif
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Mera Peak
(22 days, £1445) Grade D+
Stunning views, high on altitude and wilderness camps, Mera Peak is a fabulous remote trek to the highest trekking peak in Nepal. The summit view is an amazing vista with Everest in front of you and views of five of the six highest mountains in the world
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Hemis National Park Circuit (16 days, £875 ) Grade C
This superb route is a circuit which includes not only the famous Markha Valley, but a traverse of the Stok Range as well, along off-the-beaten-track trails. Mixing wildlife and culture, this is a must for all walking enthusiasts
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