About Us
Get to know RM Treks; Who we are, our passionate guide team, why we love adventure, and how we craft epic trekking experiences for travelers.
We Know These Mountains. We'd Love to Share Them With You.
RM Treks is a family-owned, locally operated Himalayan travel company built around more than 35 years of collective experience across two generations. We create thoughtful trekking, climbing and cultural journeys shaped by local knowledge, honest advice and a genuine connection to Nepal.
A Family Story, Written in the Himalayas
RM Treks grew from a family whose working life has always been connected to Nepal's tourism and hospitality industry.
For more than 35 years collectively, across two generations, our family has been involved in helping travelers experience Nepal — from the streets of Kathmandu to the trails and mountains of the Himalayas.
Long before websites, online bookings and social media, travel was built differently. It was built through conversations, personal recommendations, trusted relationships and travelers returning to Nepal with friends.
That way of working still matters to us.
The mountains have changed. Tourism has changed. The way people plan their travels has changed.
But some things haven't.
Know the destination. Know your people. Be honest about what works. And take responsibility for the journey.
Today, the next generation is carrying that philosophy forward — combining decades of experience with new ideas about how Himalayan travel should be experienced today.
Different generation. Same family. Same home.
What Makes RM Treks Different?
We're a small team, and we're comfortable staying that way. Our size allows us to stay close to our travelers, our guides and the places we work in.
Family-Owned From the Beginning
RM Treks is a family business, not a large travel corporation. Our experience has been built over generations through real relationships with travelers, guides, communities and local partners.
Local Knowledge That Goes Beyond the Map
We live and work in Nepal. We know the trails, seasons, villages, roads and people that make a journey here what it is. That local understanding helps us create trips that work in the real world, not just on an itinerary.
Small Groups, Personal Experiences
We keep our groups small so there is room for flexibility, conversation and individual attention. Your journey should have space to breathe rather than feel like you're simply following a schedule.
Honest Recommendations
Not every trek is right for every traveler. We'll listen to what you're looking for and tell you honestly what we think suits your time, fitness, interests and expectations — even if it's different from what you originally had in mind.
One Team All the Way
From your first inquiry to the end of your journey, you're dealing with one local team. No call-center handoffs, no anonymous booking department — just people in Nepal who know your trip and are involved in making it happen.
Responsible by Nature
We believe tourism should create opportunity for local people while protecting the landscapes and cultures that make Nepal special. Responsible travel isn't an add-on for us; it's part of how we believe a good journey should be run.
Nepal Is Our Home. That's Our Biggest Advantage.
We don't experience Nepal as a destination from behind a desk.
Our guides, operations team and local partners live here. We know the mountains because we work in them, travel through them and have spent years building relationships with the people and communities along the way.
That knowledge matters.
It can mean choosing a quieter trail instead of the obvious one.
It can mean knowing when a particular route is at its best.
It can mean adjusting a plan when the weather changes.
And sometimes, it means telling you that the trek you originally asked for isn't actually the right trek for you.
We believe an honest recommendation is worth more than a bigger booking.
Our role isn't simply to sell you a trip to Nepal.
It's to help you find the experience that makes sense for you.
Small by Choice
We're not trying to become the biggest trekking company in Nepal. We'd rather remain a team where people know each other, where your questions reach someone who actually understands your trip, and where your guide isn't just a name on a document.
Being small allows us to stay personal. It means we can listen. It means we can adapt. It means the people arranging your journey can stay connected to the people actually running it. And it means we can build relationships with travelers rather than simply process bookings.
A more personal way to travel
A smaller group can change the entire feeling of a Himalayan journey.
There's more flexibility when plans change.
More time to talk with your guide.
More opportunity to stop when something catches your attention.
More room to experience a village, a viewpoint or a quiet trail without feeling rushed.
For us, small groups aren't simply a number on a booking page.
They're part of how we believe travel should feel.
Two Generations. One Way of Doing Things.
The first generation built RM Treks through experience, relationships and a deep understanding of Nepal's tourism industry.
The next generation is carrying that foundation forward by bringing new ideas, modern tools and a fresh perspective while keeping the values that made the business what it is. That balance matters to us.
We respect the knowledge that comes from decades of experience. But we also know that travel is changing, and travelers today expect more: better communication, more thoughtful itineraries, greater transparency and a more personal connection with the people they are traveling with.
So we're building the future of RM Treks without losing the reason it started in the first place. Different generation. Same family. Same home.
The RM Way
These aren't complicated rules. They're simply the principles we've learned from decades of working with travelers and living in Nepal.
We Listen Before We Recommend
Before suggesting a route, we want to understand you, i.e. how you like to travel, what you're hoping to experience, how much time you have and what kind of challenge you're looking for.
We Tell You What We Really Think
If we think another route, season or itinerary would suit you better, we'll say so. Good advice isn't always the advice that leads to the biggest booking.
We Always Stay Involved
Your trip isn't passed from one department to another. Our local team stays connected throughout the journey, so there are real people here who know what's happening.
We Respect the Place
Nepal isn't simply a backdrop for adventure. It's home to millions of people, diverse cultures and some of the world's most remarkable landscapes. We believe travelers should experience it with respect.
We Look After Our People
Guides, porters, drivers and local partners are an essential part of every journey. We believe they deserve fair treatment, respect and the opportunity to benefit from the tourism they help make possible.
We Leave Room for the Unexpected
Some of the best Himalayan memories aren't written into an itinerary. We like journeys to have enough flexibility for spontaneous conversations, unexpected discoveries and those moments that simply can't be planned.
More Than a Trek
The Himalayas are not only about reaching a viewpoint or checking a destination off a list. They're the first cup of tea in a mountain village.
A conversation with your guide while the trail climbs through the forest.
A local meal after a long day.
A monastery you weren't expecting to find.
A family inviting you to sit for a moment.
The sound of prayer flags moving in the wind.
A difficult day that becomes your favorite memory.
These are the details that turn a trip into a story. And this is why we believe the best Himalayan journeys aren't necessarily the ones with the most places, the highest number of kilometres or the longest list of activities. They're the ones that give you time to actually experience where you are.
Years later, you may not remember every kilometre you walked. But you'll remember how Nepal made you feel.
The People Behind Your Journey
Behind every RM Treks journey is a small team of people who know Nepal personally. Our guides bring years of experience on the trails and mountains. Our operations team keeps the moving pieces together — from permits and transport to accommodation and changing plans. Our family stays involved.
And because we're based here in Nepal, there are people on the ground who can help when things don't go exactly according to plan. That's important in the Himalayas.
Weather changes.
Roads change.
Trails change.
Travelers change their minds.
A good local team needs to be able to respond. From your first message to the end of your journey, you're dealing with people who know your trip.
Responsible Travel Isn't a Checkbox
We believe tourism can be a powerful force for good when it is done thoughtfully. Every trek creates connections between travelers and local communities. It creates work for guides and porters, supports tea houses and local businesses, and gives visitors an opportunity to understand a place beyond what they see from a trail.
But travel also comes with responsibility.
We want the communities we work with to benefit from tourism. We want our guides and porters to be treated fairly. We want travelers to respect local customs and ways of life. And we want the mountains, trails and natural environments we depend on to remain healthy for the people who call them home — and for the travelers who will come after us.
We don't believe responsible tourism needs to make a journey less enjoyable. We believe it makes the journey more meaningful.
Nepal, Through Our Eyes
There is the Nepal you see in photographs. And then there's the Nepal you experience when someone who lives here shows you around. It's the village your guide knows by name.
The family-run tea house they have visited for years. The quieter trail they suggest when the main route gets busy. The festival you happen to encounter. The food you might not have ordered yourself. The story behind a monastery, a mountain or a village.
These details are difficult to put into an itinerary. They're also the reason local knowledge matters.
We don't want to simply show you Nepal. We want to help you experience it.
What Your RM Treks Journey Should Feel Like
There's no single way to experience Nepal. But whatever journey you choose, these are the things we hope you'll take with you.
Welcomed
From your first conversation, you should feel like you're dealing with people who genuinely want to help — not someone trying to close a sale.
Confident
You should know what you're signing up for, why we've recommended it and what to expect along the way.
Connected
Travel should create opportunities to connect with your guide, local communities, fellow travelers and the place itself.
Unhurried
Not every moment needs to be optimized. Some of the best experiences happen when there's enough time to stop, look around and simply be there.
Looked After
The Himalayas are an adventure, but you shouldn't feel like you're figuring everything out alone. Our team is here throughout the journey.
Inspired
We hope you return home with more than photographs - with stories, new perspectives and a deeper connection to Nepal.
Come as a Traveler. Leave With a Connection to Nepal.
Whether you're dreaming about Everest Base Camp, looking for a quieter Himalayan trail, planning a family adventure, hoping to climb a mountain or simply wanting to experience Nepal beyond the usual itinerary, we'd love to help.
You don't need to know exactly which trek you want. You don't need to have every detail figured out. Tell us what you're imagining. Tell us how you like to travel. Tell us what you're excited about — and what you're unsure about. We'll help you figure out the rest.
Because that's what we've been doing for generations, helping people discover our home, one journey at a time.
Frequently Asked Questions
01What is the structure of RM Treks company?
RM Treks is a family-owned and locally operated Himalayan travel company. Our experience spans more than 35 years collectively across two generations, and the family remains directly involved in the business and the journeys we operate.
02Where is RM Treks based in?
We are based in Nepal and operate our journeys locally. Being here means our team has direct knowledge of the destinations, trails, communities, guides and logistics involved in your trip.
03Are your trekking groups small?
Yes. We intentionally keep our groups small because we believe it creates a more personal and flexible experience. Group size can vary depending on the itinerary, but our focus is always on quality of experience rather than filling the maximum number of spaces.
04Can you help me choose the right trek?
Absolutely. In fact, we'd prefer you ask before deciding. Tell us how much time you have, your previous trekking experience, fitness level, interests and what you hope to experience. We'll recommend the routes that genuinely make sense for you.
05Do you only organize trekking trips?
No. While trekking is a major part of what we do, we also arrange peak climbing, cultural experiences, sightseeing, inter-city travel and other tailor-made Himalayan journeys throughout Nepal, Bhutan & Tibet.
06Will I be dealing directly with the core team throughout my trip?
That's one of the things we value most. We're a small local team, so your journey isn't simply passed between anonymous departments. From planning through operations and on-the-ground support, our team stays connected to your trip.
07What makes a local trekking company different?
Local knowledge can make a significant difference in the Himalayas. A locally based company understands the practical realities of the destination, from weather and trail conditions to transport, accommodation, local customs and the communities along the route. It also means there are people here who can respond when plans change.
08How does RM Treks approach responsible tourism?
We believe tourism should benefit local communities while respecting Nepal's culture and natural environment. We work with local people and businesses, value fair treatment for our guides and porters, encourage responsible behavior from travelers and aim to operate our journeys with a long-term view of the places we depend on.
09Do I need to know which trek I want before contacting you?
Not at all. Sometimes the best place to start is simply telling us what you're looking for. We can help you understand your options, compare routes and find a journey that fits your time, interests and abilities.
10Why should I choose RM Treks?
Because we're a small, family-run team that knows Nepal personally. We combine decades of local experience with a straightforward approach: listen to what you want, recommend what we genuinely believe is right, and stay involved throughout your journey.
Not Sure Where to Start?
You don't have to arrive with a complete itinerary. Just tell us what you're looking for.
A few days in the mountains.
A challenging trek.
A family adventure.
A cultural journey.
Your first Himalayan experience.
We'll listen, answer your questions and help you work out what makes sense. No pressure. No complicated sales process. Just honest advice from people who know Nepal.
Thinking about your next Himalayan journey?
Tell us what you have in mind. We'll help you find the right route, pace, and experience for your trip.