Nepal Mother House Treks

What Nepal Mother House Treks does

Nepal Mother House Treks & Expedition Pvt. Ltd. is a Kathmandu-based, privately held trekking and expedition company founded around 2009-2010 and registered under the Department of Tourism, Government of Nepal. The company operates from a single office on Thamel Marg, Kathmandu's primary tourist district, and employs approximately 5 people on staff alongside a bench of long-tenured (10-16+ years) NATHM-licensed trekking guides, mountain guides, and trekking leaders. Ownership and operations are concentrated with the founder/management team, led by Karna Rana as the primary contact; no external investors, private equity, or holding company involvement is disclosed.

The company sells a catalog of more than 76 trekking packages (Everest, Manaslu, Annapurna, Langtang, Kanchenjunga, Makalu, Upper Dolpo, Upper Mustang, Tsum Valley), 36 tour packages (Kathmandu sightseeing, Chitwan safaris, Bhutan and Tibet tours), 12 peak climbing expeditions (Mera, Island, Lobuche, Chulu, Hiunchuli, Tent Peak), 11 helicopter sightseeing options, plus white water rafting, bungee jumping, paragliding, and permit/porter/guide services. Distribution runs through a direct-to-consumer website with WhatsApp (+977 9841368753) and email inquiry routing, supplemented by third-party marketplaces (TripAdvisor, Lonely Planet, Viator, Tripaneer, Kayak). Technology consists of a basic online booking platform with customizable trip planning; no proprietary AI/ML, mobile app, API, or patented systems are in use.

Revenue is generated through one-time package sales, with pricing typically ranging from US$563 (discounted Langtang 11-day) to US$2,944 (Everest helicopter), plus guide hire at US$25-40/day and porter hire at US$20-30/day. The customer base is entirely retail individual leisure travelers, with 156 TripAdvisor reviews and a 99% recommendation rate supporting the TripAdvisor Traveler Choice Award (2025). Multi-country expansion into Bhutan and Tibet is the primary diversification vector beyond the core Nepal trekking market.

Name

Nepal Mother House Treks

Legal name

Nepal Mother House Treks & Expedition Pvt. Ltd.

Website

https://nepalmotherhousetreks.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Nepal Mother House Treks is a Kathmandu-based, privately held trekking and expedition company offering 76+ trekking packages, peak climbing expeditions, tours, and helicopter sightseeing across Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet to international retail leisure travelers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adventure Trekking & Expedition Services

NAICS

Tour Operators (561520), Travel Agencies (56151), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Land (487110)

akta.pro primary industry

Adventure & Expedition Travel Agencies (THAKAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Adventure & Expedition Custom Itinerary Planning (THAKAOAC), Technical Outdoor Guiding Services (Hiking, Trekking, Mountaineering) (THAAALAA), Safety, Permitting & Logistics Support Services (Trip Leaders, Route Planning, Rescue Support) (THAAALAL), Multi-Activity & Expedition Packages (Guided Adventure Trips) (THAJABAL)

Keywords

• Trekking expeditions
• Peak climbing services
• Himalayan adventure tours
• Cultural sightseeing tours
• Guided mountain travel

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 Packages: Pre-designed and customized trekking packages for various regions including Everest, Annapurna, Manaslu, Langtang, Kanchenjunga, and Makalu. Pricing varies by duration, difficulty, and services included.
2. Tour Services: Tours covering Nepal, Tibet, and Bhutan including cultural tours, wildlife safaris (Chitwan), and sightseeing packages.
3. Peak Climbing Expeditions: Expedition services for peaks including Mera Peak, Island Peak, Lobuche Peak, and others with full support services.
4. Adventure Activities: White water rafting (Trishuli River), paragliding, helicopter tours, mountain flights, and bungee jumping arrangements.
5. Guide and Porter Services: Hiring out licensed trekking guides and porters with insurance and equipment. Guide hire costs USD 25-40 per day depending on region; porter costs USD 20-30 per day.
6. Permit Arrangement: Processing trekking permits including TIMS cards, national park permits, conservation area permits, restricted area permits, and local municipality permits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Nepal Mother House Treks & Expedition Pvt. Ltd. is a Kathmandu-based adventure travel operator that sells guided trekking packages, peak climbing expeditions, cultural tours, wildlife safaris, white water rafting, and helicopter sightseeing across Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet. Each booking bundles government permit processing, licensed guides and porters, accommodation, meals, ground transportation, and emergency support into single priced itineraries, with both pre-designed itineraries and tailor-made custom trip planning available.

Product overview

Nepal Mother House Treks & Expedition Pvt. Ltd. is a Kathmandu-based trekking and expedition company with 15+ years of experience, offering adventure travel services across Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet. The company provides a unified platform of guided trekking, touring, peak climbing, wildlife safari, white water rafting, and helicopter sightseeing packages. Its core product portfolio spans over 76 trekking packages (including Everest Base Camp Trek, Manaslu Circuit Trek, Annapurna Base Camp Trek via Poon Hill, Langtang Valley Trek, Upper Dolpo Trek, Upper Mustang Trek, Tsum Valley Trek, and Kanchenjunga Trek), 36 tour packages (Kathmandu sightseeing, Chitwan jungle safari, Bhutan tours, Tibet tours), 12 peak climbing expeditions (Mera Peak, Island Peak, Lobuche), 11 helicopter tour options, plus rafting and adventure activities. Packages are booked via direct inquiry/WhatsApp and include guide services, permits, accommodation, meals, and gear as specified per itinerary. The company also offers custom/tailor-made trip planning and group travel coordination.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nepal Trekking Packages Multi-region trekking package portfolio covering Everest, Annapurna, Manaslu, Langtang, Kanchenjunga, and Makalu regions with durations ranging from short treks to extended multi-week expeditions, sold to individual travelers and small groups.
• Everest Base Camp Trek Guided trek to Everest Base Camp at 5,364m offered in standard, budget, and luxury variants with helicopter return options, including permits, guide, porter, accommodation, and meals.
• Manaslu Circuit Trek Restricted-area trek circling the eighth-highest mountain (8,163m) with variants including Tsum Valley extension, Ruila Pass Tibet-Border crossing, and Serang Gumba Retreat.
• Annapurna Base Camp Trek via Poon Hill Moderate-grade 13-day trek to Annapurna Base Camp (4,130m) via Poon Hill viewpoint (3,210m) through Gurung and Magar villages and rhododendron forests.
• Langtang Valley Trek 11-day trek through Langtang National Park near the Tibet border featuring Tamang culture, langur monkey sightings, and Kyanjin Ri viewpoint at 4,700m.
• Upper Dolpo Trek 25-day remote restricted-area trek in Shey Phoksundo National Park with Shey Festival, Crystal Mountain, nomadic culture, and high passes up to 5,350m.
• Upper Mustang Trek Restricted-area trek in the former Kingdom of Mustang featuring Tibetan culture, Luri Gumba monastery, Tiji Festival, and desert Himalayan landscapes.
• Tsum Valley Trek Homestay-based trek in the sacred Tsum Valley at the foot of Ganesh Himal and Mt. Manaslu featuring ancient Bonpo-Buddhist culture and 8th-century monasteries.
• Kanchenjunga Trek Trek to Kanchenjunga Base Camp at the world's third-highest peak (8,586m) with circuit, south base camp, and short trek variants.
• Peak Climbing Expeditions Expeditions to Mera Peak (6,654m), Island Peak (6,189m), Lobuche East/West, Chulu West, Hiunchuli, and Tent Peak with technical climbing support, permits, and equipment.
• Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing Tour Cultural tour of Kathmandu's UNESCO World Heritage Sites including Swayambhunath, Boudhanath, Pashupatinath, Kathmandu Durbar Square, and the Living Goddess Kumari temple.
• Chitwan Jungle Safari Wildlife tour in Chitwan National Park featuring one-horned rhinoceros, Royal Bengal tigers, elephant-back safaris, canoe rides, Tharu cultural shows, and bird watching.
• Trishuli White Water Rafting White water rafting on the Trishuli River (Class 2-3 rapids) with 1-3 day options starting at Charaudi, featuring gorges, wildlife, and bird watching.
• Helicopter Tours Helicopter tours offering aerial views of Everest Base Camp and Annapurna Base Camp with landing options, marketed as a premium alternative to multi-day treks.
• Bhutan & Tibet Tours International tours covering Bhutan (Paro, Phuentsholing, Jomolhari Trek, Festival Tours) and Tibet (Lhasa, Everest Base Camp, Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, Saga Dawa Festival).
• Travel Package in Nepal (10-Day Combo) Multi-activity 10-day package combining white water rafting, Dhampus Poon Hill trekking, Chitwan jungle safari, and cultural sightseeing.
• Guide and Porter Hire Standalone hire of licensed trekking guides (USD 25-40 per day) and porters (USD 20-30 per day) with insurance and equipment for independent trekkers.
• Trekking Permit Arrangement Processing of TIMS cards, national park permits, conservation area permits, restricted area permits, and local municipality permits on behalf of trekkers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% traveler recommendation rate based on reviews
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Nepal Tourism Board (NTB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment-affiliated tourism board responsible for TIMS card issuance, tourism promotion, and trekking permit coordination. Nepal Mother House Treks operates as a registered agency under NTB for processing trekking permits.
• Trekking Agencies Association of Nepal (TAAN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association for trekking agencies that issues TIMS cards and provides regulatory framework. Nepal Mother House Treks is a member operating under TAAN guidelines.
• Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional body for mountaineering activities that provides peak climbing permits and coordinates expedition services for registered operators.
• Lonely PlanetminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured as a recommended trekking operator on the Lonely Planet travel platform, providing marketing visibility and customer referrals to international travelers.
• ViatorminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partnership through Viator adventure travel marketplace for booking visibility and customer acquisition from international markets.
• TripaneerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAdventure travel booking platform partnership for distributing trekking packages to global audience.
• KayakminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed on Kayak travel search platform for trip visibility and customer referrals from metasearch traffic.
• TripAdvisorminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatform for traveler reviews and visibility with Traveler Choice recognition, driving trust and customer acquisition through review-based marketing.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Nepal Hiking Team: Kathmandu-based small-group trekking specialist offering Everest Base Camp, Annapurna, and Manaslu packages with comparable pricing and direct-to-consumer model. Operates in the same niche with similar trip portfolio.
• Third Rock Adventures: Nepal-headquartered adventure operator providing trekking, peak climbing, and expedition services across Everest, Annapurna, Manaslu, and Dolpo with comparable guide-and-porter model and B2C direct bookings.
• Welcome Nepal Treks: Kathmandu-based trekking operator covering Everest, Annapurna, Langtang, Manaslu, and Mustang with similar pricing structure, guide model, and direct website/whatsapp booking channel.
• Himalayan Glacier Adventure: Kathmandu-based trekking and expedition operator offering similar Everest, Annapurna, Manaslu, and restricted-area packages with comparable pricing tiers, guide services, and permit handling. Directly competes for the same international trekker segment.
• Mosaic Adventure: Kathmandu-based trekking and tour operator offering comparable Himalayan itineraries including restricted areas, peak climbing, and multi-country Nepal/Bhutan/Tibet packages with similar mid-market pricing.
• Adventure Alternative: UK-founded adventure travel company with significant Nepal operations offering trekking, peak climbing, and community-focused Himalayan trips. Comparable in guiding model and trekker segment.
• Ace the Himalaya: Nepal-based adventure travel company providing trekking, peak climbing, and cultural tours across the same regions (Everest, Annapurna, Langtang, Manaslu). Strong overlap in product offering and target customer.

Broad incumbents

• Intrepid Travel: Large global small-group adventure travel company offering Nepal trekking, cultural, and wildlife tours as part of a worldwide portfolio. Competes for the same international experiential-travel customer with deeper marketing reach and brand scale.
• G Adventures: Global adventure travel operator with established Nepal itineraries including Everest Base Camp and Annapurna treks. A larger incumbent competing for the same international trekking customer with broader geographic reach and corporate booking channels.

Emerging players

• Everest Base Camp Trekking Routes: Nepal-based small operator focused on Everest-region itineraries, representing the fragmented long tail of trekking specialists that compete with Nepal Mother House for online trekker bookings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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