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Nepal Tourism board |
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Trekking association
of Nepal |
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Ministry of Culture,
Tourism and Civil Aviation |
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NEPAL Mountaineering
Association |
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H.M.G. Department of Commerce
Nepal. |
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Kathmandu Environmental Education
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Himalayan Glacier
trekking, has more than twelve years experience
at helping travelers like you encounter diverse Nepalese
cultures, fragile eco-systems and the highest mountains
in the world. We excel in this field because we genuinely
love what we do and are committed to providing you with
the best services. Our culture and environmental sensitiveness
is not dictated by theory it is practical. That is why
when you travel with us, you are indeed good hands.
We are a small, personalized firm specializing in treks,
tours & expedition in Nepal. In time we have started
activities in our nearest neighbour Tibet, Bhutan
and India. When we first began ours, operating in 1992, we
were the only one company to stand against Porter Exploitation,
and because of this most of our staff have been with
us from the very beginning. This gives us a qualitative
advantage over our competition, and provides you, our
clients, with an experience of a lifetime. In places
like Nepal, money alone doesn't buy good service, relationships,
teamwork and trust, established over years of working
together, are what buy you a good experience. You reap
the benefits of the hard work we have put in over the
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HGT Executive Director
Sagar Pandey Leading a Trek
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Client
Care
As a professional outfit Himalayan Glacier Trekking
recognizes the fact that our clients are the most
important aspect of the business because they
allow us to keep doing what we love. Your well-being
and satisfaction is our primary concern, we like
to ensure of that every aspect of your experience
is an enjoyable one. Our team of experts is well
versed with the cultures and geography of Nepal,
Tibet, Bhutan and India, giving you the very best
holiday. That is not all, for your convenience
we have chosen an office, which is located in
heart of Kathmandu, and all our activities start
from this central hub. We actively work for departures
to all destinations, designing your travel itinerary
on local airport-to-airport basis. All logistics
are planned for a smooth trip, down to the smallest
details, having been checked, double-checked and
confirmed.
Whatever queries you have regarding equipment,
training, suggestions or recommendations for trip
extensions or assistance with travel plans, our
area specialist's will guide you through everything
thanks to their sound knowledge of the region
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We
have a strong belief that you "arrive as
a guest and depart as a good friend". Your
safety and comfort are extremely important to
us. That is the reason why we maintain the highest
quality of service possible, from carefully
designing itineraries for proper acclimatization,
to upholding the most scrupulous sanitary standards
while preparing and cooking meals while doing
the least damage to the environment. This doesn't
imply that we are overpriced; in fact our pricing
is competitive providing you with the most advanced
facilities, which are the same as those provided
by western company who also cost up to 4 times
more then us.
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are trained for backcountry emergencies, including
the treatment of acute mountain sickness (AMS)
and are well versed in the politics, culture
and customs involved in the region of travel.
As guests to the areas we travel through, Himalayan
Glacier Trekking recognizes the magnitude of
our environmental and cultural impact. Our guides
are trained to cause the least amount of damage
to the environment. "Take photographs,
leave only foot prints" is the motto of
the company including our Staff, a notable point
to understand our professional values. We endeavor
to be the role models for those around us and
hope that our principles contribute to awareness
and change the necessary for reducing the impact
of future tourism in these destinations. We
also arrange for travel in new regions, off
the beaten path to enrich you with experiences
of local customs and ceremonies. Local guides
introduce you to their family & friends:
enjoy a variety of local cuisines, familiarize
yourself with the environment and to help support
local economies.
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Value
for Money
The tours we offer have excellent value for
money. We believe in true adventure at a competitive
price, small group sizes (our preferred group
size is min 1 and max 8), flexibility, independence,
exploration time, interesting side trips off
the beaten path, excellent group gear (tents,
sleeping bags, pads, down jackets etc.) in an
effort to minimize your travel expenses and
maximize your experience. The itineraries we
operate have improved services, which include
the land costs between your arrival and departure.
You can also join trips as described in the
itineraries. We offer a wide range of programs
you can customize for the tours and treks we
organize. With us you also have the option of
designing your own itinerary. You can do so
by visiting the trip plan page.
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| Free
Trek Bag |
Everybody
traveling with HGT is provided with
a free trekking bag, which is provided
on your arrival in Kathmandu. These
trek bags have been specially designed
for us by one of the country’s
top manufacturer and are branded with
the Himalayan Glacier Trekking corporate
identity.
Made of durable material with strong
zips and tough webbing straps they will
be found invaluable for carrying your
belongings on the trek. They are also
rugged enough to withstand the rigors
of being carried by porters, yaks or
mules for days on end. The bags are
waterproof but as an added precaution
we recommend packing clothing in plastic
bags.
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Any
time hikes for small group |
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Many
of the trekking and hiking tour operators
only guarantee to operate treks/ hikes
only when a minimum number of trekkers
have signed up. This practice might drastically
alter your holiday plans if the required
number has not signed up for the treks/hikes.
Our minimum requirement for operation
is 1 person, which makes planning your
holidays easier. We assure your departure
on the date of your choice. More flexible
and convenient, isn't it? |
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| On-line
booking |
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features secure on-line booking facilities. |
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Financial
Protection
Your holiday with Himalayan Glacier
can present you with a substantial sum of money
to be paid in advance and it is important that
you are fully protected against any loss. Himalayan
Glacier is a fully bonded trek operator authorized
by His Majesty's Government Tourism and
Civil Aviation, Nepal Tourism
Board, Industry Department, Company Registration
Office, Nepal Rashtra Bank and the Taxation
office which gives you complete protection
with regard to all advance payments made for your
holiday. You can book your holiday with Himalayan
Glacier Trekking in complete confidence, knowing
that your payment is fully protected. |
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For
more than 10 years Himalayan Glacier Trekking
has been combining the physical challenge
of treks, tours, safari, climbing and
expeditions with the cultural and aesthetic
experience of the last known wild places
on earth. While with us, you will enjoy
a healthy relationship with the locals
and we are committed to assist with all
possible aspects of your holiday. This
continued relationship has allowed us
to build upon a standard of excellence,
giving our clients the consistency they
deserve year after year. Together we have
pioneered the safest, most scenic and
comfortable routes, suited for those perfect
campsites, and discovered the best of
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Personalized service and care of every
customer, exceptional pre-trip information,
excellent lodge for lodge to lodge treks,
recommended logistics, equipment, customized
itineraries to suit your interests and
schedule, vegetarian & non vegetarian
food and special dietary meals are arranged
by us. We also have a fully staffed operational
office in Kathmandu taking care of domestic
flight ticketing, transfers, permits &
visas. A member of the HGT
team will welcome you at the Tribhuvan
International Airport on your arrival
in Katmandu and see to all your needs.
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Fabulous
Cuisine
All of our meals on trek are a combination of the best
local and regional cuisines. Our guides and cooks are
renowned for their culinary masterpieces and are happy
to accommodate dietary restrictions and/or allergies.
All of our cooks have a Hotel Management background.
They have improved over the years due to their experience
with our previous clients. When you stay in major towns
in the mountains we provide regional dishes in local
teahouse. "Good ingredients mean nothing without
careful preparation" so our guides ensure hygienic
food preparation standards when they don’t cook
themselves as part of the high standard service provided
by Himalayan Glacier Trekking.
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| Safety
and Experience |
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Extreme
care has to be taken while on the trek and we
believe that no trek is complete without maintaining
high standards of safety. Our guides are highly
skilled professionals who have been selected based
on their technical proficiency, proven safety
records, impeccable judgment, patient and supportive
teaching styles and grand personalities. These
guides are also proficient in technical rescue
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We have a safety record second to
none. Our guides are also trained in wilderness
first aid and hygiene; they also possess extensive
knowledge of history, culture and geography. First
aid kits are provided for all trips. Oxygen is supplied
on many of our higher altitude treks and expeditions
on request.
As a matter of safety we provide Gamo Bags for groups
of at least 6 trekkers. On each trip the group leader,
support Sherpas and porters guarantee you a safe
and adventurous trip.
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A Dream come
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Your satisfaction is
our greatest reward! We understand that this is
your holiday and that fun is a part of the adventure,
which is why we let you customize your holiday.
Our staff will arrange a fun night on the town at
the end of your trip.
This is what one of our clients had to say about
us after the end of a satisfying trek,
"What a great
group, a great staff. It doesn't get any better
than what you guys put together. Thanks again for
a fabulous trip." Nelson C. from Australia-
Makalu 2002 View more comments
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Teamwork
It
has been our practice to work in a
team since our inception. A good homogeneous
team is our priority, the result of
which makes the impossible to possible.
Our leaders, Sherpas, cooks and porters
work as a well-balanced team. We recognize
them as the pillars of the company.
It all possible because we respect
them a lot, guarantee them jobs, provide
insurance and equipment, and pay them
well. We are the only one company
in town, which stands against "porter's
exploitation".
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Our profession involves
respecting and taking pride in nature.
An adventure is not only for the present
but for the future as well. HGT has
been guided by the principle to conduct
its operation from generation to generation,
protecting the natural bueuty for the
ones to follow. Our guides and porters
are aware about current environmental
problems and are experts at conducting
eco-friendly operations. We have lunched
various eco projects in the last few
years in co- operation with KEEP www.keepnepal.org.
Our guides teach local farmers, lodge
owners and the porters (who are related
directly/in directly in tourism) about
how to protect our nature for the future
generations. In the last few years we
have also assisted in some remarkable
clean up campaigns.
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Our
involvement in Various Clean Up Campaigns
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Dhaulagiri
Base camp clean up campaign
October (1-30) 2003.
Type of Assistance:
5 French engineers from Dhaulagiri
Association www.dhaulagiri.com
2 Keep staffs (photographer and
journalists)
1 Himalayan Glacier Trekking Leader.
1 Himalayan Glacier Trekking Guide
Sherpa.
1 Himalayan Glacier Trekking Cook.
40 Himalayan Glacier Trekking Assistance
porters.
Achievement:
33000 Kgs of tin, glass, plastic,
batteries and cylinders were collected.
Batteries were sent back to the countries
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Annapurna
(Ghandruk-Gherepani) clean up campaign Feb. (27-10th March)
2004.
Type of Assistance:
16 Dutch peoples. Mr Jan Laan Leader.
1 HGT Photographer Mr Bhuban Acharya
14 HGT staffs.
1 Keep representative.
1 ACAP representative.
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Achievement:
Community environment awareness programs. Mass participations
of the local villagers in the campaign.700kgs of tins,
glass, plastic, textile and papers. |
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Social
work
Child environment Nepal is a non-government; non-profit
organization, which was established in 2002. HGT contributes
10%of it's annual profit to the orphanage who have been
found in the turmoil between the army and
the Maoists. Please visit at www.cennepal.org.np
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Student
Discount
Cheery welcome to all the students. Cultural tour, volunteer tour and other types of
educational tour are also available. Himalayan Glacier Trekking offers you a 10% student.discount. Please send student ID details when you book your trip.
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