Our Story
Welcome to Karnali Excursions, your guide through the Himalayan region! Come with us and enjoy the diverse customs of the people of Tibet, Nepal, and Bhutan. Come and be awed by the mountains, rivers, forests, jungles, ancient cities, palaces, temples, monasteries and villages, and know that for a time you are part of all this, and as you breathe the air around you, these amazing places become part of you and change you forever.
At Karnali Excursions, our goal is to create Himalayan travel experiences for our guests that are second to none: that reveal the full unique beauty and wonder of our land; that offer adventure and reflection; that establish genuine caring connections between people; that are hassle-free and completely affordable; and that help support and preserve local environments and cultures.
Karnali Excursions was founded on the principles of understanding, respect, caring and leadership. Our staffs are all local people who are deeply rooted in this area and share their extensive experience and knowledge of local traditions, history, and landmarks. Our guides are committed to taking care of our guests thoughtfully, to make sure each person has opportunities to explore their own interests (cultural, scenic, educational, etc.), has the level of physical challenge they want and are ready for, and travels in safety and good health. We tread lightly and inconspicuously, thereby assuring you of a genuine, fulfilling experience, and protecting the environment and culture of sensitive areas.
Our prices are respectful to you. We don't engage in the practice of inflating prices to take advantage of our guests. We are able to keep our prices low because we love our work. We have only our office here in Kathmandu to staff, and the people we share our world with take precedence over greed.
We depend on the Himalayas for our livelihood, and we love our lands and our people. For these reasons, we are committed to supporting the culture and environment and improving the standard of living in the Himalayas through our work and through our earnings. We provide jobs to villagers as we pass through their homeland, educate young people about the importance of using resources wisely, pick up mountain climbers' used oxygen bottles and return them to the city for recycling, fund village clinics and a library, and have launched a foundation to support many cultural and nature preservation projects.
