NEPAL JOURNEYS
Nepal! An ancient land of diverse cultures, snow-capped Himalayan peaks, trekking and mountaineering, vibrant jungles, wildlife parks, steamy terai with verdant rice paddies, gilded Hindu temples, ochre Buddhist monasteries, and mind-boggling beauty, encapsulates much of Asia and the Himalaya in one exotic country! Nepal offers a wide variety of adventures: Himalayan trekking, cycling and mountain biking, and white water rafting can be combined with tranquil yoga, spa, and boutique or luxury getaways for the perfect vacation! Kathmandu and Pokhara feature some of Asia’s top luxury, boutique and heritage hotels and spas, so you can travel in style …
Nepal is renowned for its breathtakingly beautiful Himalayan trekking in the Everest (Khumbu) region, Upper Dolpo, Upper Mustang, the Annapurnas, Manaslu & Tsum Valley, Humla, Kanchenjunga, Makalu, and Helambu, and Langtang. Turquoise lakes drain into some of Asia’s best rafting and kayaking rivers, and Himalayan trekking and bicycling are perfect ways to experience Nepal’s remote villages, sacred valleys, and far-flung mountain regions. Nepal’s most popular National Parks, Chitwan and Bardia, can be visited year-round to photograph rare wildlife and enjoy jungle safaris. Himalayan 8000-meter peaks are backdrops for traditional Sherpa, Rai, Tamang, Gurung, Magar, Hindu and Bhotia villages. Buddhists and Hindus exist peacefully together in the vibrant, ancient capital of Kathmandu, where gilded temples, massive stupas, and Buddhist monasteries adorn every street corner and hilltop, and colorful festivals are celebrated throughout the year.
Kamzang Journeys offers guided Himalayan camping and lodge treks, cycling trips, yoga journeys and heritage excursions throughout Nepal. Join one of our unique, set-departure camping treks or cycling trips, personally led by Kim, Lhakpa and the Kamzang team. And we specialize in customizing your own personalized Nepal journey just for you!
2024 Nepal Journeys | Himalayan Treks, Bicycle Trips, Heritage Tours & Yoga
Autumn
Everest High Passes Lodge Trek – Nepal Trekking
The Everest region’s most challenging trek, Kim + Lhakpa’s special route! Crossing the Cho La, Kongma La + Renjo La passes, we explore the spectacular Gokyo Lakes, the sublime Chukhung valley + the traditionally Sherpa Thame valley. We climb Gokyo Ri, Chhukung Ri + Kala Patthar for spectacular Himalayan panoramas and trek to Everest Base Camp, relaxing in Sherpa lodges en route!
10 Nov – 4 Dec (25 Days) – Lodge Trekking – Kim + Lhakpa (In Progress)
Winter
The Great Nepal Middle Hills & Himalayan Bicycle (MTB) Journey – Nepal Cycling
The ultimate Nepal biking adventure through the traditional villages of the incredibly scenic middle hills and valleys of Nepal, from serene Pokhara, Sarangkot and Begnas Lake to the hills of Tansen along the old silk route roads. Nuwakot, Shivapuri National Park, Himalayan sunsets, sunrises and more! One of the Himalayas’ most scenic, cultural and challenging guided bicycle tours, and always lots of both local culture AND fun!
14 Dec – 1 Jan (19 Days) – Hotels + Jeep Support – Kim + Lhakpa (Confirmed)
See Cycle the Himalaya for Alternative Cycling Trips
Everest Sacred Gokyo Lakes & Sherpa Homeland Lodge Trek – Christmas Trek! – Nepal Himalaya Trekking
This Gokyo Lakes Christmas trek into the Sherpa ethnic group’s Shangri La is as spectacular as a Nepal trek comes, without the hordes of trekkers heading to Everest Base Camp. This year’s special Christmas trek focuses on the unique, living Sherpa culture, Tibetan Buddhist monasteries, and of course the breathtaking Himalayan vistas of the Everest region under December’s blue skies!
12 – 31 Dec (20 Days) – Lodge Trekking – Phu Tashi Sherpa (Confirmed)
2025 Nepal Journeys | Himalayan Treks, Bicycle Trips, Heritage Tours & Yoga
Winter
The Great Nepal Middle Hills & Himalayan Bicycle (MTB) Journey – Nepal Cycling
The ultimate Nepal cycling adventure through the traditional villages of the incredibly scenic middle hills and valleys of Nepal, from serene Pokhara, Sarangkot and Begnas Lake to the hills of Tansen along the old silk route roads. Nuwakot, Shivapuri National Park, Himalayan sunsets, sunrises and more! One of the Himalayas’ most scenic, cultural and challenging guided bicycle tours. Always with back-up vehicles, lots of culture AND fun!
15 Feb – 7 March (21 Days) – Hotels + Jeep Support – Kim + Lhakpa
15 Feb – 2 March (16 Days) – Hotels + Jeep Support – Kim + Lhakpa (Shorter Trip)
The Great Eastern Nepal Middle Hills Bicycle (MTB) Journey – Nepal Cycling
An epic exploratory Nepal cycling adventure through the traditional villages of the incredibly scenic middle hills and valleys of eastern Nepal, from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar and the tea country of Ilam and Kanyam! Himalayan sunrises and sunrises, historic middle hills trade routes and Himalayan culture, sacred pilgrimage sites, good roads, incredibly scenic river valleys, challenging cycling (as well as cruising days) and lots of hills, always with back-up vehicles. Full of diverse culture, exploration and fun!
15 Feb – 6 March (20 Days) – Hotels + Jeep Support – Kim + Lhakpa (Alternative Trip)
See Cycle the Himalaya for Alternative Cycling Trips
Spring
Great Himalayan Trail (GHT) | Wild Manaslu & Ganesh Himal (Ruby Valley) Camping Trek – Nepal Himalaya Trekking
Trek one of Nepal’s Great Himalayan Trail’s most interesting routes with us! Our just-explored Ganesh Himal (Ruby Valley) trek is a remote, incredibly scenic and very cultural route to the sublimely beautiful Manaslu region, a bit of challenge and adventure to our already epic camping trek. During the Manaslu circuit trek, we traverse high ridges and hike through bustling Gurung villages to remote Tsum Valley bordering Tibet. Heading north, we trek to ethnically Tibetan Manaslu, crossing the Larkya La pass, one of Nepal’s most spectacular Himalayan panoramas!
23 March – 21 April (30 Days) – Expedition Trekking – Kim + Lhakpa (Almost Full)
Sky Caves & the Last Nomads of Upper Mustang Camping Trek – Nepal Himalaya Trekking
Our signature (and totally unique) remote camping trek through fabled Upper Mustang! The Tibetan Buddhist Kingdom of Mustang is home to the last nomads of Nepal, a stunning land of walled cities, fortresses, traditional villages, sculpted canyons, Neolithic sky caves, Buddhist murals & spectacular Himalayan peaks soaring above the Kali Gandaki River. 19-day Upper Mustang permit, an epic journey through one of Nepal’s most incredible regions!
4 – 27 May (24 Days) – Expedition Trekking – Kim + Lhakpa (Filling)
Everest Gokyo Lakes & Renjo La Pass Lodge Trek – Nepal Trekking
Our trek into the sacred Gokyo Lakes region, Everest (Khumbu)’s Shangri La, is a spectacular and challenging Everest trek well away from the crowds trekking to Everest Base Camp. Highlights of this wonderful trek include climbing Gokyo Ri and exploring the traditional Thame Valley, and of course the Renjo La is one of Nepal’s most impressive Himalayan passes!
13 – 30 April (18 Days) – Expedition Trekking – Phu Tashi or Mingma Sherpa (Filling)
Everest Sacred Gokyo Lakes Lodge Trek – Nepal Trekking
One of the Everest region’s most sublimely beautiful and sacred treks, this journey into the Khumbu’s Shangri La, the Gokyo Lakes, is an incredible Everest trek, without the crowds hiking to Everest Base Camp. This Everest trek includes climbing Gokyo Ri, the remote Phortse route, the high trail to Pangboche and Tengboche Gonpa, all in our Kamzang style.
13 – 30 April (18 Days) – Expedition Trekking – Phu Tashi or Mingma Sherpa (Confirmed)
Sherpa Everest Base Camp Lodge Trek – Nepal Trekking
The Everest Base Camp trek is an epic Himalayan route through the Everest region, a spectacular trek from the Hillary Airport at Lukla up to Everest Base Camp, led by a local Sherpa guide. Highlights are climbing Kala Patter (5660m), trekking to Everest + Amadablam Base Camps, exploring the Chhukung Valley, and visiting our favorite Sherpa villages and Buddhist monasteries, with 8000 meter Himalayan peaks soaring above us!
28 April – 16 May (19 Days) – Lodge Trekking – Phu Tashi or Mingma Sherpa (Filling)
GHT | Wild Everest to Tibet | Makalu Arun Valley, Gokyo Lakes, Renjo La & Nangpa La Camping Trek – Nepal Himalaya Trekking
We’re very excited to run this epic trek from Tumlintar, through the Makalu Arun Valley to the Gokyo Lake and on to the border of Tibet (the Nangpa La) via the spectacular Renjo La. This unique trek follows one of the original climbing routes to Everest Base Camp, an incredibly beautiful, diverse and challenging trek through the Everest region!
May – June (31 Days) – Expedition Trekking + Lodges – Kim + Lhakpa (Alternative Trek)
Autumn
GHT | Sacred Upper Dolpo (Shey Phoksumdo) to Mustang Camping Trek – Nepal Trekking
Upper Dolpo, Nepal’s Shangri-La, is a wild, spectacular Tibetan region of Buddhist villages and monasteries, Himalayan peaks, high passes, turquoise lakes, mountain rivers, yaks, blue sheep and snow leopards. Our epic trek includes Dolpo’s most remote valleys, a kora of Crystal Mountain, Shey, Phoksumdo Lake, Bhijer and Panzang valley via the high passes leading to Mustang.
28 Sept – 28 Oct (31 Days) – Expedition Trekking – Kim + Lhakpa (Filling)
Sherpa Everest Base Camp Lodge Trek – Nepal Trekking
The Everest Base Camp trek is an epic Himalayan route through the Everest region, a spectacular trek from the Hillary Airport at Lukla up to Everest Base Camp, led by a local Sherpa guide. Highlights are climbing Kala Patter (5660m), trekking to Everest + Amadablam Base Camps, exploring the Chhukung Valley, and visiting our favorite Sherpa villages and Buddhist monasteries, with 8000 meter Himalayan peaks soaring above us!
18 Oct – 5 Nov (19 Days) – Lodge Trekking – Phu Tashi or Mingma Sherpa (Filling)
Everest Gokyo Lakes & Renjo La Pass Lodge Trek – Nepal Trekking
Our trek into the sacred Gokyo Lakes region, Everest (Khumbu)’s Shangri La, is a spectacular and challenging Everest trek well away from the crowds trekking to Everest Base Camp. Highlights of this wonderful trek include climbing Gokyo Ri and exploring the traditional Thame Valley, and of course the Renjo La is one of Nepal’s most impressive Himalayan passes!
3 – 20 Nov (18 Days) – Expedition Trekking – Phu Tashi or Mingma Sherpa (Filling)
Everest Sacred Gokyo Lakes Lodge Trek – Nepal Trekking
One of the Everest region’s most sublimely beautiful and sacred treks, this journey into the Khumbu’s Shangri La, the Gokyo Lakes, is an incredible Everest trek, without the crowds hiking to Everest Base Camp. This Everest trek includes climbing Gokyo Ri, the remote Phortse route, the high trail to Pangboche and Tengboche Gonpa, all in our Kamzang style.
3 – 20 Nov (18 Days) – Expedition Trekking – Phu Tashi or Mingma Sherpa (Confirmed)
Winter
Wild Everest Christmas & New Year | Makalu Arun Salpa & Mundum Valley to Sacred Gokyo Lakes Camping & Lodge Trek – Nepal Himalaya Trekking
Early Everest expeditions pioneered this remote trek through the traditional hill villages of the Arun Salpa valley, crossing high ridges and glacial rivers to reach the alpine Solo Khumbu. This year we have an exploratory new route via Mundum, an incredibly diverse and beautiful region. In the Everest region, we trek to the turquoise Gokyo Lakes, relaxing in Sherpa lodges en route. Join us for Christmas & the New Year in Nepal!
Dec – Jan (26 Days) – Expedition + Lodge Trekking – Kim + Lhakpa (Makalu Arun Camping Trek & Gokyo Lodge Trek Options)
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Everest Yoga Spirit Boutique Lodge Trek – Nepal Himalaya Yoga & Trekking
A boutique trek in the Everest region, with a focus on practicing yoga and meditation under Nepal’s sacred Himalayan peaks. What better place to practice yoga than a trek in the spectacular Everest region, under sacred snow peaks, visiting Buddhist monasteries, and staying in lovely Sherpa lodges with traditional Sherpa culture! Get in touch if you would like to customize this trip for your yoga group, or for fellow yoga enthusiasts!
Dates Flexible (14 Days) – Boutique Lodge Trekking + Hotels – Nepali Yoga Instructor + Sherpa Guide
Annapurna Yoga Spirit Luxury Lodge Trek – Nepal Himalaya Yoga & Trekking
A very special Yoga Spirit trek in the Annapurna foothills! Our special yoga trek has a focus on energizing yoga, revitalizing breathing, and walking meditation. During the luxury trek in Ker & Downey’s lodges, the instructor leads 2 daily yoga practices ranging from energizing hatha and vinyasa yoga to restorative, yin and slow yoga. Get in touch if you would like to customize this trip for your yoga group, or for fellow yoga enthusiasts!
Dates Flexible (11 Days) – Luxury Lodge Trekking + Hotels – Nepali Yoga Instructor + Nepali Guide
GHT | Wild Everest to Tibet | Makalu Arun Valley, Gokyo Lakes, Renjo La & Nangpa La Camping Trek – Nepal Himalaya Trekking
We’re very excited to run this epic trek from Tumlintar, through the Makalu Arun Valley to the Gokyo Lake and on to the border of Tibet (the Nangpa La) via the spectacular Renjo La. This unique trek follows one of the original climbing routes to Everest Base Camp, an incredibly beautiful, diverse and challenging trek through the Everest region!
May – June (31 Days) – Expedition + Lodge Trekking – Kim + Lhakpa (Alternative Trek)
Great Himalayan Trail (GHT) Route | Wild Manaslu & Ganesh Himal (Ruby Valley) Trek – Nepal Himalaya Trekking
Trek one of Nepal’s Great Himalayan Trail’s most interesting routes with us! Our just-explored Ganesh Himal (Ruby Valley) trek is a remote, incredibly scenic and very cultural route to the sublimely beautiful Manaslu region, a bit of challenge and adventure to our already epic camping trek. During the Manaslu circuit trek, we traverse high ridges and hike through bustling Gurung villages to remote Tsum Valley bordering Tibet. Heading north, we trek to ethnically Tibetan Manaslu, crossing the Larkya La pass, one of Nepal’s most spectacular Himalayan panoramas!
March – April (29 Days) – Expedition Trekking – Kim + Lhakpa (Heli Option)
Wild Manaslu & Tibetan Tsum Valley Trek – Nepal Himalaya Trekking (Helicopter Option!)
Manaslu & Tsum Valley are perhaps Nepal’s most diverse and sublimely beautiful trekking region! Starting in the wonderful Gurung Barpak & Laprak villages, we traverse high ridges and hike through bustling Gurung villages to remote Tsum Valley bordering Tibet. Heading north, we trek to ethnically Tibetan Manaslu, crossing the Larkya La pass, one of Nepal’s most spectacular Himalayan panoramas!
March – April (29 Days) – Expedition Trekking – Kim + Lhakpa (Heli Option)
GHT | Sky Caves & Last Nomads of Upper Mustang to Nar (Teri La Annapurnas) Camping Trek – Nepal Himalaya Trekking
A wild trek connecting Upper Mustang and Nar Phu in the Annapurna region via the Teri La pass. Mustang is a Tibetan land of walled cities, fortresses, white-washed villages, sculpted canyons, Neolithic caves, nomads and Himalayan peaks soaring above the Kali Gandaki. The Teri La is a wild, remote pass connecting these two remote regions, one of Nepal’s best-kept secrets!
May or Sept (31 Days) – Expedition Trekking – Kim + Lhakpa (Alternative Trip)
Saga Dawa Kailash, Guge & Limi Humla Camping Trek – Humla, Nepal & Tibet Trekking
Mystical Humla is one of Nepal’s most remote destinations; we trek the Limi Valley route in Humla to the Tibetan border before cleaning our sins on the Kailash trek. Next, sacred Tirthapuri, the ruins of ancient Kyunglung (Zhangzhung Kingdom) and the Guge Kingdom, finishing with a wonderful drive along the Himalayan range to reach exotic Lhasa.
June (31 Days) – Expedition Trekking – Kim, Lhakpa (Alternative Trek)
Kanchenjunga, Lumba Sumba Pass & Makalu Barun Camping Trek – GHT Nepal Trekking
Kanchenjunga to Makalu Barun in Nepal’s far east, some of the Himalayas’ most remote and spectacular trekking! We trek the wildest routes, from Kanchenjunga North Base Camp to Olanchung Gola, over the epic Lumba Sumba pass to Makalu Barun National Park, and along the spectacular Arun Barun River as we explore this region of Limbus + Tibetans.
May – June (32 days) – expedition trekking – Kim + Lhakpa (Alternative Trek)
Sky Caves & the Last Nomads of Upper Mustang Summer Camping Trek – Nepal Trekking
Our remote, totally unique summer camping trek through fabled Upper Mustang, during the vibrantly green planting season! The Tibetan Buddhist Kingdom of Mustang is home to the last nomads of Nepal, a fabled land of walled cities, fortresses, traditional villages, sculpted canyons, Neolithic sky caves, Buddhist murals and spectacular Himalayan peaks (including often hidden Annapurna l) soaring above the Kali Gandaki River. Adding a few river days, this is ust an epic journey! Join us!
June – July (25 Days) – Expedition Trekking + Lodges – Kim + Lhakpa
Sky Caves & the Last Nomads of Upper Mustang Summer Camping Trek & Multi-Sport Adventures – Nepal Himalaya Trekking
Our totally unique summer trek through Manang, the Annapurnas and Upper Mustang during the green planting season! The fabled Tibetan Buddhist Kingdom of Mustang is home to the last nomads of Nepal, a land of walled cities, fortresses, traditional villages, sculpted canyons, Neolithic sky caves, Buddhist murals and spectacular Himalayan peaks (including often hidden Annapurna l) soaring above the Kali Gandaki River. With Chitwan wildlife safaris, rafting and canyoning, this is an epic journey!
June (25 days) – expedition trekking – Kim + Lhakpa (Alternative Trip)
Sky Caves & the Last Nomads of Upper Mustang & Manang Annapurnas & Thorung La Summer Camping Trek – Nepal Himalaya Trekking
Our totally unique summer trek through Manang, the Annapurnas and Upper Mustang during the green planting season! The fabled Tibetan Buddhist Kingdom of Mustang is home to the last nomads of Nepal, a land of walled cities, fortresses, traditional villages, sculpted canyons, Neolithic sky caves, Buddhist murals and spectacular Himalayan peaks (including often hidden Annapurna l) soaring above the Kali Gandaki River. Starting in Manang and crossing the Thorung La, this is an epic journey!
June (25 Days) – Expedition Trekking – Kim + Lhakpa
Hidden Lower Dolpo & Dhorpatan Journey | The Yarsta Gunbu Camping Trek – Nepal Himalaya Trekking
Dolpo is a remote Tibetan border region of far-flung villages and Tibetan Buddhist and Bon monasteries tucked away in remote Himalayan valleys; truly Nepal’s Shangri-La. Our June explorations of hidden Lower Dolpo include Phoksumdo Lake and Dho Tarap as well as our secret valleys. As a spectacular finale, we trek Schaller and Matthiessen’s stunning Dhorpatan route during yartsa gunbu (Himalayan Gold Rush) season!
May – June – 5 (30 Days) – Expedition Trekking – Kim + Lhakpa (Alternative Trek)
Upper Dolpo & Dhorpatan Trek | The Yarsagumba Route – Nepal Himalaya Trekking
Upper Dolpo, a Tibetan border region of far-flung villages and Buddhist monasteries tucked away in remote Himalayan valleys, Nepal’s Shangri-La. Join our explorations of Dolpo’s remote Shey Gompa, Phoksumdo Lake + Panzang valley. As a finale, we trek Schaller and Matthiessen’s stunning Dhorpatan route during yarsagumba (Himalayan gold) season!
May – June (40 Days) – Expedition Trekking – Kim + Lhakpa (Alternative Trek)