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03/04/2024

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28/01/2024

Annapurna Base Camp

Who said winter is not a good time to travel. Its cold yes, it could snow, yes.. is it stunning. YES!

This from today morning sent by mountain leader Cum Photographer while on trek.

The only thing one needs to take care is to constantly check the weather. And be prepared for the elements

05/12/2023

19/11/2023

Himalayan Sunsets

We always tell trekkers who go to P**n Hill that should it be a clear day, please go for sunset. The sun will hit the mountains direct and hence you will get some majestic views.. much better than sunrise.. this way, you have done your P**n Hill and you do not have to follow the mass in the morning and rather enjoy your breakfast.

Today, our trekkers led by Kumar Rai, did just that. And look what was the reward. An empty P**n Hill and this view



📸 : Kumar Rai

30/09/2023

Superheroes

Travelling in Nepal is not possible without our superheroes, and that includes guides, assistant guides, marketeers, logistics specialists, IT specialists, finance managers and so many other tertiary specialists who do the ground work, some client facing and some in the background.

Each is equally important to make the final amazing trip happen that creates indelible memories and a lifetime experience.

Every beginning of the high season, we conduct refreshers on safety, leadership, problem solving, responsible tourism, and the importance of team.

Many of the guides who work with us are already out in the mountains so this time with a smaller selection of those ready to go soon, and our support team.

📸 post training, In front of our favourite momo spot, Try Again, a locally run momo chain with three or four momo specialist spots in the Kathmandu Valley.

28/09/2023

Back to Lower Mustang

Andreas and Isabel are on their way back after over a week in Upper Mustang, one of the most fascinating landscapes we have in Nepal. Entering lower Mustang high above kagbeni, which is in the KaliGandaki valley, is a sight to see.

06/09/2023

| start of the season

We start the fall season with an end of monsoon trek for a group of friends from Belgium accompanied by a friend from Israel. They are doing the modified version of the Annapurna Circuit for 10 days.

The beauty about going in the shoulder season? Virtually no one else on the route, amazing service and stunning monsoon sunsets over the annapurnas.

The next one leaves in a few days to Helambu, the nearest Beyul to Kathmandu.

Bring it on.

📸 : Lior & Anna

06/07/2023

| Promo

Just look at how many locations the Kora - Cycling Challenge is happening. Is this not the coolest community in Nepal. All riders in these locations coming together for a sense of community, a mass ride and a personal challenge, tons of fun, and a charity that we are fundraising for.

Be part of it. Join. Invite your friends

Register at www.mykorachallenge.com

08/05/2023

Reviews like these keep us going! Thanks Kirsten and Richard.

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12/04/2023

Spring Season in 🇳🇵

The weather is close to perfect right now, and field reports coming from different parts of the country, from guides and travellers reflect exactly that.

07/04/2023

The biggest asset we have in Nepal is the landscape canvas we have. But an even bigger asset are the people living in this canvas. One of the friendliest in the world.

Travelling here allows travellers to come in contact with the people, learn from them, exchange cultures and ideas.

At , we train guides to foster, nurture and encourage this interaction. This is life changing and transformational. And creates the strongest memories of the destination.

04/04/2023

It's the season. Reports from the field by our amazing guides.

Mardi Himal this morning and , , Filip and Lasse led by .gurung5 reach Mardi Himal at 0615 in the morning.

Yesterday, Günther and Adrea reached Amadablam Base Camp, led by Milan Gurung.

03/04/2023

Field Update.

We had some unprecedented snow early April, but it also makes the sunrises amazing.

From the Mardi Himal trek, by , on a family trek with Led by .gurung5

09/03/2023

| jomsom

After a rainy and snowy day yesterday, its cleared up for a majestic flight into Jomsom for our travellers.

26/02/2023

"The concept of living in moderation is also a futuristic lifestyle choice that is gaining traction in more mindful countries. It will reduce unnecessary travel and make it more mindful, leading to more sustainable options. This opens doors for more mindful experiences to be developed in the destination as opposed to pure pleasure tourism."

Sustainable tourism development 2023: which are the trends and priorities? We asked our global panel of travel and sustainability experts.

06/02/2023

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GUIDE Training | Soft Skills

Knowing Trails, first aid, etc are key Hard Skills that Guides need to have. What really make a really good guide however are soft skills like Leadership, Communication skills, General Knowledge, Problem solving skills and nowaways deeper knowledge of sustainability and inclusion.

The Socialtours trainings during the shoulder season focusses on these skills - converting our the excellent free lance guides we work with regularly, and new guides who aspire to work with us, into even better guides.

26/01/2023

Please sign and share this public petition!

Nepal's air safety record is appalling. All Nepali airlines are blacklisted in the EU because of this. The citizens of Nepal as well as travelers coming to this country are scared to fly the domestic routes due to frequent accidents.We, the undersigned, urgently call on the Minister of Tourism, Gove...

16/01/2023

socialtours would like to express our deepest condolences to the families of the victims in the aircrash in Pokhara.

We would also like to demand an international independent investigation into the crash, to ensure we make accountable progress towards improving the abysmal air safety record in Nepal.

WE HAVE TO MAKE AIR TRAVEL IN NEPAL SAFER!

11/01/2023

Updated Entry Protocols 🇳🇵

11/09/2022

21/07/2022

in the news!

s former Chief of Army Staff of Nepal Army, Gen Gaurav Rana is more used to riding 4WDs and helicopters to remote parts of the country. No one expected to see him at Patan Darbar Square last week being flagged off in this year’s . Rana, age 66, is a bicycling aficionado, but what ma...

20/07/2022

lucky draw for a winner for the Greenway users will win the Montra Mach City Bicycle sponsored by Deewa Cycle Store - 15:00hrs, 20 July 2022