Down to Earth Adventure

What Down to Earth Adventure does

Down to Earth Adventure is a Kathmandu-based trekking and adventure travel company founded in 2000 by Rahul Shrestha, who brings more than 15 years of prior trekking-guide experience. The company sells guided Himalayan experiences — including iconic treks such as Everest Base Camp, Annapurna Circuit, Manaslu Circuit, and Langtang Valley; technical peak-climbing expeditions such as Mera Peak, Island Peak, Ama Dablam, and a 45-day Everest expedition; jungle safaris in Chitwan and Bardia; mountain-biking journeys including Lhasa to Everest Base Camp; and cultural tours across Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan, and India. A distinct volunteer-trek vertical combines adventure travel with school rebuilding, teacher sponsorship, and health-camp programs run in partnership with Ayuda Directa Himalaya, the Spanish Red Cross, and Multiopticas Fundacion.

The company operates as a direct-to-consumer provider with no disclosed proprietary technology platform; bookings are captured through a website contact form, email, phone, Instagram, Facebook, and TripAdvisor. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly listed, though the company markets itself as a Nepal-local operator offering rates at roughly one-third of larger international agencies. Revenue is generated almost entirely through one-time package fees that bundle guide services, accommodation, permits (including TIMS cards issued via the company's TAAN membership), meals, and transportation.

Customer composition is concentrated on individual adventure travelers and small private groups, supplemented by socially-conscious volunteer trekkers. Since inception the company reports guiding 1,000+ trekkers with a 98% self-reported satisfaction rate and a 5.0/5 TripAdvisor rating. Down to Earth Adventure is privately held with no institutional investors, no disclosed parent company, no acquisitions, and no funding rounds — operating from a single Kathmandu headquarters with 1-10 employees.

Name

Down to Earth Adventure

Legal name

Down to Earth Adventure Pvt. Ltd.

Website

https://downtoearthadventure.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Down to Earth Adventure is a Kathmandu-based trekking and adventure travel company founded in 2000, offering guided Himalayan treks, peak-climbing expeditions, cultural tours, jungle safaris, mountain biking, and volunteer treks across Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan, and India for individual adventure travelers and small groups.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adventure Travel Services

NAICS

Tour Operators (56152), Tour Operators (561520), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Land (487110)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Adventure & Expedition Travel Agencies (THAKAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Adventure & Expedition Custom Itinerary Planning (THAKAOAC), Hiking, Trekking & Mountain Guiding (THAJABAA), Multi-Activity & Expedition Packages (Guided Adventure Trips) (THAJABAL), Technical Outdoor Guiding Services (Hiking, Trekking, Mountaineering) (THAAALAA)

Keywords

• Himalayan trekking packages
• Peak climbing expeditions
• Adventure travel Nepal
• Cultural tour services
• Volunteer trekking programs

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, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Trekking and Adventure Tours: The company generates revenue through package-based trekking tours, expeditions, and adventure activities across Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan, and India. Revenue is earned through one-time tour fees that include guide services, accommodation (teahouses), meals during treks, permits, and transportation. Additional revenue streams include peak climbing expeditions, volunteer treks, jungle safaris, and mountain biking tours.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Down to Earth Adventure is a Nepal-based trekking and outdoor adventure company that designs and operates guided Himalayan experiences including trekking packages, technical peak climbing expeditions, cultural tours, jungle safaris, mountain biking adventures, and volunteer trekking programs across Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan, and India. Each package bundles guide services, permits, accommodation, meals, and transportation, with tailor-made itineraries built around individual fitness levels and interests. The company also contributes a portion of proceeds from select treks to local schools and community projects in the regions it operates.

Product overview

Down to Earth Adventure is a Nepal-based trekking and outdoor adventure company offering a comprehensive portfolio of guided experiences across the Himalayas. The product lineup centers on core trekking packages (including Everest Base Camp, Annapurna Circuit, Manaslu Circuit, Langtang Valley, and regional specialty routes like Upper Mustang and Dolpo), complemented by peak climbing expeditions (Everest, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Mera Peak, Island Peak, Ama Dablam), jungle safaris (Chitwan, Bardia), mountain biking adventures (Lhasa to Everest Base Camp), cultural tours (Bhutan, Tibet, Nepal), and volunteer trekking programs that combine adventure with community development at local schools. The company operates across Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan, and India with over 50 packages including 37 treks and 16 climbing objectives, emphasizing local Sherpa expertise, responsible travel practices, and community impact.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Everest Base Camp Trek

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% customer satisfaction rate based on guest feedback
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Multiopticas Fundacion (Spanish Optical Company)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2016Spanish optical company whose charity arm partnered with Down to Earth Adventure and Ayuda Directa Himalaya to provide eye clinics and general health services. Four Spanish optometrists worked alongside Nepalese doctors to treat over 1,100 patients in Dolakha and 2,000 in Gorkha, providing spectacles and sunglasses donations.
• Ayuda Directa Himalaya (Spanish Charity)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2015Spanish charity partnering with Down to Earth Adventure for earthquake recovery and community development projects. Collaborated on rebuilding schools (Shree Pathibhara Bhumeshwor Primary School, Shree Bishnu Primary School) and coordinating health clinics in Dolakha and Gorkha regions. ADH provides funding while D2E handles logistics and on-ground project management.
• Spanish Red CrossminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership formed in October 2017 to strengthen health care delivery capacity. Spanish Red Cross provided volunteers working on the ground in Nepal, with Down to Earth Adventure providing logistics and project management expertise. Over 3,200 people treated in Nuwakot District over 10 days.
• Chancellor State College (Australia)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAustralian educational institution sponsoring early childhood teacher training and wages at Shree Panch Pokhari Primary School and Shree Pathibhara Bhumeshwor Primary School in remote regions of Nepal.
• Chuffed.orgminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCrowdfunding platform used by Down to Earth Adventure to raise $16,000 AUD for rebuilding Shree Panch Pokhari Primary School classrooms following the 2015 earthquake.
• Trekking Agencies' Association of Nepal (TAAN)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDown to Earth Adventure is a fully registered member of TAAN, which enables the company to apply for TIMS (Trekkers' Information Management Systems) cards on behalf of clients. TAAN is a mandatory regulatory body for operating trekking businesses in Nepal.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Adventure Treks Nepal: Kathmandu-based trekking agency providing guided Himalayan treks and expeditions. Directly competes with D2E on core Everest and Annapurna routes, with overlapping customer segments of international adventure travelers.
• Himalayan Glacier Adventure: Kathmandu-based trekking and adventure operator offering similar multi-country Himalayan trekking packages (Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan). Competes head-to-head with D2E on Everest, Annapurna, and Manaslu circuits with overlapping product and direct-to-consumer digital marketing model.
• Nepal Mother House Treks: Local Kathmandu trekking operator with comparable portfolio of community-focused treks, peak climbing, and cultural tours. Similar positioning as a locally-owned alternative to larger international agencies.
• Eco Holidays Nepal: Kathmandu-based adventure and cultural tour operator with strong responsible-travel and community-tourism positioning analogous to D2E's volunteer and ethical tourism angle. Competes in similar trekking and cultural tour categories.
• Third Rock Adventures: Nepal-based adventure travel company offering trekking, peak climbing, and expedition packages across the Himalayas. Operates with similar direct-to-consumer model and comparable service positioning around local expertise and personalized itineraries.
• Nepal Hiking Team: Local Kathmandu trekking operator with comparable portfolio of guided treks, peak climbing expeditions, and cultural tours. Targets similar international adventure travelers and competes on price, guide quality, and itinerary customization.
• Mountain Travel Nepal: Established Nepal-based trekking and expedition operator offering trekking packages, peak climbing, and adventure activities across the Himalayas. Competes with D2E across similar product categories and customer segments.

Broad incumbents

• G Adventures: Global small-group adventure travel operator with established Nepal and broader Asia trekking itineraries. Operates at significantly larger scale with broader geographic coverage, targeting similar adventure travelers through agent and direct channels.
• Intrepid Travel: Large international adventure travel company with dedicated Nepal and Himalaya trekking programs. Competitor for the same responsible-travel and small-group adventure customer segment, but at materially larger scale and broader geographic scope.
• World Expeditions: Australia-based adventure travel company with a broad international portfolio including Himalayan trekking and expeditions. Operates at much larger scale than D2E but competes for the same premium international trekking customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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