Ecotrek

What Ecotrek does

Eco Trek Nepal (doing business as Eco Trek / ecotrek.com.np) is a privately held, Kathmandu-based trekking and tour operator founded in 1992 that organizes adventure, cultural, and pilgrimage travel across four countries: Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan, and India. The company is government-licensed and registered with the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), Trekking Agencies' Association of Nepal (TAAN), Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA), and the Khumbu Everest Climbing Center (KEEP). Its service portfolio spans 16+ product categories including multi-day treks across the Everest, Annapurna, Langtang, and Manaslu regions; remote-area treks (Upper Mustang, Dolpo); peak climbing expeditions on summits from 5,500m to 6,500m; full-scale mountaineering expeditions (Everest South Col, Dhaulagiri, Ama Dablam, Manaslu, Kanchenjunga, Pumori); Mt. Kailash pilgrimage tours; Bhutan and Tibet cultural tours; jungle safaris in Chitwan; river rafting; mountain flights; helicopter tours; and ancillary hotel booking and ticketing services.

The company operates without proprietary technology — no API, no mobile app, no AI/ML components — running instead on a standard website with online booking/inquiry forms, email ([email protected]), and a physical Thamel, Kathmandu office. The team disclosed in source material numbers around 5–15 staff including Director Prem Krishna Shrestha, Manager Leena Naharki, Transportation Manager Ganesh Basnet, Trekking Guide Jit Bahadur Tamang, and team member Bimal Naharki. No revenue figures, funding rounds, or external investment are disclosed.

The business model is direct-to-consumer and professional-services based: customers book trips through the website or direct contact, the company then designs and delivers customized itineraries, with pricing structured per person per day or per package (e.g., Manaslu Circuit Trek from US$1,000; Bhutan tours at US$370/person/night plus supplements). Revenue streams derive from trekking packages, expedition and peak climbing, and helicopter tours. Marketing runs primarily through the company's own website, destination SEO, and customer testimonials, with no visible third-party OTA or travel-agency distribution.

Name

Ecotrek

Legal name

Eco Trek Nepal

Website

https://ecotrek.com.np

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Eco Trek Nepal is a Kathmandu-based, government-licensed trekking and tour operator founded in 1992 that organizes treks, peak climbs, expeditions, and cultural and pilgrimage tours for international adventure travelers across Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan, and India via direct bookings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adventure Tourism Services

NAICS

Tour Operators (56152), Tour Operators (561520)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAAAEAJ

Eco-Adventure Multi-Day Expeditions (Trekking, Hut-to-Hut, Pack Trips)

Travel & Hospitality/Adventure, Amusement Parks & Ecotourism/Ecotourism Operators & Nature-Based Tours

SECONDARYTHAAALAA

Technical Outdoor Guiding Services (Hiking, Trekking, Mountaineering)

Travel & Hospitality/Adventure, Amusement Parks & Ecotourism/Adventure & Ecotourism Equipment Rental & Guiding Services

SECONDARYTHAJAIAD

Eco-Tours & Sustainable Nature Travel

Travel & Hospitality/Tours, Attractions & Experiences/Nature & Wildlife Experiences (National Parks, Wildlife Encounters, Eco-tours)

SECONDARYTHAJABAL

Multi-Activity & Expedition Packages (Guided Adventure Trips)

Travel & Hospitality/Tours, Attractions & Experiences/Adventure & Outdoor Experiences (Hiking, Rafting, Zipline, Safaris)

SECONDARYTHAKAOAC

Adventure & Expedition Custom Itinerary Planning

Travel & Hospitality/Travel Agencies, Tour Operators & OTAs/Custom Itinerary Planning Services

Keywords

• Himalayan trekking tours
• Peak climbing expeditions
• Mountain adventure travel
• Cultural pilgrimage tours
• High-altitude expeditions

Headquarters

HQ city

Kathmandu

HQ country

Nepal

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Trekking and Tour Packages: Eco Trek Nepal generates revenue through packaged trekking and tour services. The company organizes trekking packages (e.g., Everest Base Camp, Upper Mustang, Manaslu Circuit), peak climbing expeditions (e.g., Island Peak, Mera Peak, Mardi Himal), cultural tours (Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan), pilgrimage tours (Mt. Kailash, Muktinath, Lumbini), and adventure activities (rafting, jungle safari, mountain biking). Pricing is typically per person per day or per package, with costs including guides, porters, permits, accommodation, and meals. The company uses a mix of lodge/teahouse accommodation for popular treks and tented camps for remote treks.
2. Expedition and Peak Climbing: Revenue from organized mountaineering expeditions including Everest South Col, Dhaulagiri, Ama Dablam, Manaslu, Kanchenjunga expeditions, and trekking peaks climbing. These are typically higher-value, longer-duration packages with specialized logistics including climbing guides, equipment, and permits.
3. Helicopter Tours: Revenue from helicopter tour packages including Mt. Kailash Helicopter Tour, Nepal helicopter tours, and Damodar Kunda helicopter tour. These are premium-priced shorter duration experiences.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ecotrek (Eco Trek Nepal) is a government-licensed trekking and tour operator that organizes Himalayan trekking packages, peak climbing expeditions, major mountain expeditions, cultural tours, and pilgrimage tours across Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan, and India. The company sells packaged multi-day adventures including lodge/teahouse and tented-camp treks, mountaineering expeditions (Everest, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Kanchenjunga, Ama Dablam, Pumori), Mt. Kailash pilgrimages, helicopter tours, jungle safaris, river rafting, mountain flights, and ancillary hotel booking and ticketing services directly to international adventure tourists.

Product overview

Eco Trek Nepal is a government-licensed trekking and tour operator offering a comprehensive portfolio of travel experiences across Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan, and India. The company provides organized trekking in major Himalayan regions (Everest, Annapurna, Langtang, Manaslu), peak climbing expeditions, cultural tours, pilgrimage packages (including Mt. Kailash), wildlife safaris, river rafting, helicopter tours, and adventure activities. Founded in 1992, the company operates as a service-based travel operator rather than a software platform, with no API, AI, or integrated technology products. Services range from budget-friendly lodge treks to luxury helicopter tours, with packages available from day trips to multi-week expeditions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Trekking in Nepal Organized multi-day trekking experiences across all major Nepal trekking regions including Everest, Annapurna, Langtang, Manaslu, remote areas (Upper Mustang, Dolpo), and short treks around Pokhara. Includes lodge/teahouse accommodation for popular routes and tented camp support for remote treks. Available to international adventure tourists.
• Peak Climbing Expeditions
• Mountain Expeditions
• Nepal Cultural and Sightseeing Tours
• Tibet Tours
• Bhutan Cultural Tours
• India Tours
• Mt. Kailash Pilgrimage Tours
• Nepal Pilgrimage Tours
• Helicopter Tours
• Jungle Safari
• River Rafting
• Mountain Flights
• Private Day Tours
• Hotel Booking
• Ticketing

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Government of NepalcoreOthersEco Trek Nepal is a government-recognized and fully authorized licensed trekking operator and tour organizer registered with the Government of Nepal. This registration is essential for operating legally in Nepal's tourism sector.
• Nepal Tourism Board (NTB)coreOthersRegistered with Nepal Tourism Board, the official tourism marketing and regulatory body of Nepal. This registration enables the company to market Nepal as a destination and operate legally as a tour operator.
• Trekking Agencies Association of Nepal (TAAN)coreOthersMember of TAAN, the official trade association for trekking agencies in Nepal. TAAN provides industry representation, standards, and support for its member trekking companies.
• Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA)coreOthersMember of NMA, the official mountaineering association that handles peak permits, climbing standards, and mountaineering regulations in Nepal.
• Khumbu Everest Climbing Center (KEEP)minorOthersRecognized by the Khumbu Everest Climbing Center (KEEP), which provides climbing training and support in the Everest region. This connection enhances the company's credibility for Everest-region trekking and climbing operations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Explore Himalaya Travel & Adventure: Nepal-licensed tour operator offering trekking, peak climbing, expeditions, and cultural tours across the same Himalayan destinations as Ecotrek. Closely comparable in product portfolio and licensing profile.
• Third Rock Adventures: Nepal-based adventure operator offering trekking, expeditions, and tours with similar Thamel-distribution and international-tourist targeting as Ecotrek.
• Himalayan Glacier Trekking: Kathmandu-based trekking and expedition operator offering similar Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan trekking packages and peak climbing expeditions. Directly comparable in product mix, target customer (international adventure tourists), and direct-to-consumer model.
• Ace the Himalaya: Kathmandu trekking agency offering comparable Nepal trekking, peak climbing, and expedition products to the same international adventure traveler base.
• Nepal Hiking Team: Kathmandu-based trekking operator focused on similar Nepal trekking regions (Everest, Annapurna, Manaslu) and peak climbing. Comparable customer segment and direct booking model.
• Mountain Monk Treks & Expedition: Kathmandu-based trekking and expedition company with overlapping Everest/Annapurna/Manaslu itineraries and similar government-licensed operations as Ecotrek.

Others

• Responsible Travel: Online marketplace specializing in sustainable and responsible tourism that aggregates small operators including Nepal trekking companies. Comparable as an eco-tourism-aligned distribution channel rather than a direct competitor.

Broad incumbents

• World Expeditions: Established adventure travel operator offering Himalayan treks and mountaineering expeditions including in Nepal. A larger incumbent with overlapping products targeting Western adventure travelers.
• Intrepid Travel: Large global adventure tour operator offering Nepal trekking and small-group adventure tours across Asia. A broader incumbent with overlapping itineraries and customer base but much wider portfolio and stronger brand recognition.
• G Adventures: Global adventure travel company offering small-group treks including in Nepal and the Himalayas. Competes for the same international adventure traveler but operates at much larger scale with broader geographic coverage.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ecotreknepal
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ecotreknepal

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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