Nature Explore Trek

What Nature Explore Trek does

Nature Explore Trek is a Nepal-based, privately held adventure travel company founded in 2015 by Dinesh Karki and registered under the Nepal Government. The company operates direct-to-consumer trekking, peak climbing, cultural tour, and pilgrimage packages across Nepal, Tibet (Kailash-Manasarovar), and Bhutan, targeting international adventure tourists, group trekkers, and private/custom trip seekers. Its product portfolio spans roughly 57 trekking packages across the Everest, Annapurna, Langtang, Manaslu, Upper Mustang, Kanchenjunga, Dolpo, and Makalu regions, 10 peak climbing expeditions including Island Peak, Mera Peak, and Lobuche East, and 4 core tour packages (Kathmandu Sight Seeing, Pokhara, Nagarkot, Muktinath), supplemented by add-on activities such as helicopter tours, bungee jumping, and hiking.

The company's offering is a service-based, full-package model rather than a technology platform; core technology is stated as not applicable. Packages are priced per person on a one-time fee basis (e.g., Annapurna Base Camp Trek 10 days at $740-$850 per person) and include government-licensed English-speaking guides, porters (1 porter per 2 trekkers, 25kg limit), permits and TIMS cards, national park fees, accommodation (3-star hotels in cities and tea houses on treks), meals, domestic flights, and climbing equipment for expeditions. A 25% deposit is required to confirm booking with the balance payable upon arrival in Kathmandu, accepted in USD, Euro, and Indian Rupee.

Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via the company website, TripAdvisor, WhatsApp/Viber, email, and word-of-mouth referrals, with a small (1-10 employee) Kathmandu-based operating team in Thamel. The company is associated with TAAN (Trekking Agencies Association of Nepal), the Nepal Tourism Board, and TripAdvisor as its primary distribution and credibility partners. No revenue, funding, or headcount growth data is disclosed.

Name

Nature Explore Trek

Legal name

Nature Explore Trek

Website

https://natureexploretrek.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Nature Explore Trek is a Nepal-based, founder-led adventure tourism company offering trekking, peak climbing, cultural tours, and pilgrimages across Nepal, Tibet, and Bhutan for international adventure tourists via direct-to-consumer sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adventure Tourism Services

NAICS

Tour Operators (561520), Tour Operators (56152), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Land (48711)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Hiking, Trekking & Backpacking Tour Operators (THAAADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Adventure & Expedition Travel Agencies (THAKAFAB), Hiking, Trekking & Mountain Guiding (THAJABAA), Rock Climbing, Mountaineering & Via Ferrata Guides (THAAADAC), Adventure & Expedition Custom Itinerary Planning (THAKAOAC), Eco-Adventure Multi-Day Expeditions (Trekking, Hut-to-Hut, Pack Trips) (THAAAEAJ), Multi-Activity & Expedition Packages (Guided Adventure Trips) (THAJABAL)

Keywords

• Himalayan trekking packages
• Peak climbing expeditions
• Nepal adventure tourism
• Cultural sightseeing tours
• Pilgrimage tour services

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, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Trekking and Touring Packages: The company generates revenue through selling packaged adventure tours including treks (Everest Base Camp, Annapurna, Langtang, Manaslu, etc.), peak climbing expeditions (Island Peak, Mera Peak, Lobuche East), tours (Kathmandu, Pokhara, Nagarkot, Muktinath), and Kailash-Manasarovar pilgrimages. Packages are sold as one-time service fees covering guides, porters, accommodation, meals, permits, and transportation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Nature Explore Trek is an adventure tourism company that sells packaged trekking, peak climbing, cultural sightseeing, and pilgrimage tours in Nepal, Tibet, and Bhutan. Each package bundles government-licensed guides, porters, permits, accommodation, meals, domestic transportation, and climbing equipment into a single itinerary sold on a per-person basis to international travelers.

Product overview

Nature Explore Trek operates as a comprehensive adventure travel platform offering a diverse portfolio of trekking, peak climbing, and cultural tour packages across Nepal, Tibet, and Bhutan. The core product lineup spans major Himalayan trekking regions including Everest (with variants like standard EBC, helicopter return, and short versions), Annapurna (base camp and circuit routes), Langtang, Manaslu, Upper Mustang, and Dolpa. Peak climbing offerings include Island Peak, Mera Peak (the highest trekking peak in Nepal), and Lobuche East Peak. Cultural tour products cover Kathmandu Sight Seeing, Pokhara Tours, Nagarkot Tours, and Muktinath pilgrimages. The company also offers adventure add-on activities including helicopter tours, bungee jumping, and hiking. All packages include guide services, permits, accommodations (teahouses/lodges), meals, and transportation logistics, positioning the company as a full-service tour operator rather than a software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Everest Base Camp Trek

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% positive feedback on TripAdvisor and social media
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Trekking Agencies Association of Nepal (TAAN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNature Explore Trek is associated with TAAN, the official trekking agencies association in Nepal that regulates and supports trekking companies.
• Nepal Tourism Board (NTB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial tourism promotion body of Nepal that Nature Explore Trek associates with for legitimacy and promotion.
• Himalayan Bank LimitedminorOthersOfficial banking partner for receiving international deposits (25% deposit required for trip bookings). Located in Nepal.
• TripAdvisorcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPrimary online marketing and review platform where the company maintains 99% excellent rating and receives bookings.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/explore_nepal
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/exploreinnepal

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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