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Responsible Treks

Responsible Treks is a local travel company based in Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal. The organization was founded by a group of individual’s from Nyinba-Humla with a passion to develop and share their homelands & mountain regions. Their innovative spirit and passion for adventure are professionally complemented by meticulous research & planning along with their 20 yrs industry experience.

At Responsible Treks we share an abiding passion for our homeland; while growing up we listened with great admiration to the tales & songs of our forefathers, who by foot & horseback followed the ancient salt trading routes across the Himalayan sub-continent. It was this allure of discovery that fired our imagination & propelled us to act, thus founding Responsible Treks in Dec 2009.
With passion; field expertise and intimate local knowledge, we come together to offer you an opportunity to travel within the remote regions of this country whilst providing support to the people that need it most. SNV (a Dutch International Development Organization) estimates that less than 1% of tourism revenues in Nepal actually reach the most in-need & remote rural areas; a statistic which we are committed to improving.

Our mission is to promote responsible travel as we care about the environment. We are serious about preserving and promoting local cultures. Most importantly we work directly with the host communities ensuring that tourism benefits everyone.

Responsible Treks is part of the following groups: Nepal Travel Agents, Bhutan Travel Agents

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Recent Trip Reviews for Responsible Treks

If I could give 10 stars I would! I wasn't...
Nepal | Mar 22 - Apr 1, 2024

Nicole
Nicole T.
Rancho San Diego, CA | Reviewed on Apr 02, 2024
If I could give 10 stars I would! I wasn't sure what I wanted to do for an 11 day adventure so I asked Chhewang to put something together. I knew I wanted to see Everest and wild life and we worked together to create the perfect itinerary. The process was easy and the communication was perfect. Whenever I had a question or concern, it was addressed immediately. We were picked up at the airport by Rikzin and he was our guide for at least half the trip. The airport is hectic and it... Read more

If I could give 10 stars I would!

I wasn't sure what I wanted to do for an 11 day adventure so I asked Chhewang to put something together. I knew I wanted to see Everest and wild life and we worked together to create the perfect itinerary. The process was easy and the communication was perfect. Whenever I had a question or concern, it was addressed immediately.

We were picked up at the airport by Rikzin and he was our guide for at least half the trip. The airport is hectic and it takes a while to get the visa, but once you are through, your guide will be ready to pick you up.

Weather is unpredictable and we had to make a few changes on the fly; but, there was nothing we couldn't switch around. Some of the hikes were difficult for my traveling companion and we were able to get those modified.

Everyone was kind, in contact with us using Whatsapp, and empathetic to our needs. It was indeed a trip of a lifetime and we were taken care of like royalty.

Make sure you tip! No one asks but these folks work their butts off! Show them some love!

Local specialist: Chhewang Lama
Chhewang
Chhewang Lama
Local specialist in Kathmandu, Nepal | Replied on Apr 08, 2024

Hello Nicole,

Thanks for your review, We are super happy to hear that we get 10 Stars.

it was a great pleasure to meet you and Michelle’s. We hope to see you out in the Himalayas again soon for another adventure. May be Bhutan or Tibet.

Best Wishes,

Chhewang & Team

Short but wonderful stay in Kathmandu Valley
Nepal | Mar 12 - Mar 15, 2024

Sandy
Sandy K.
Fruit Cove, FL | Reviewed on Mar 22, 2024

Gyaljan, our guide was super knowledgeable and also fun. He really was fantastic. It was also great to meet and spend time with Chhewang who helped us to plan out the trip we wanted. Our last night at the traditional Nepali dinner & dance was such a nice way to end our visit. Swayambunath and Changu Narayan temple were both really special spots thanks to Gyaljan sharing so much info and stories, both Buddhist and Hindu. The aarti ceremony at Pashupati was great to experience. And one of the biggest highlights was our hike on our 2nd day and having a delicious lunch outside at the farmhouse!

Local specialist: Chhewang Lama
Chhewang
Chhewang Lama
Local specialist in Kathmandu, Nepal | Replied on Mar 26, 2024

Hi Sandy and Joe.

Thank you very much for your positive feedback. It is indeed our pleasure to host you both. I also enjoyed hiking with you guys. Gyaljan is super happy ! We look forward to arrange your next adventure in Nepal. Hiking to Ama Dablam Base Camp Trek.

https://www.kimkim.com/c/kathmandu-ama-dablam-base-camp-trek-10-days

Best Wishes,

Chhewang & Team

Nepal Honeymoon
Nepal | Nov 8 - Nov 25, 2023

Matt
Matt B.
Manhattan, NY | Reviewed on Jan 09, 2024

This was an amazing trip. We had a great time with Rikzin. He had a great personality and was very knowledgeable and made sure that we were safe and happy on our trek to Everest Base Camp. We both happened to have birthdays while on the trek, and he made sure that we each got cake and were celebrated. The entire trip to Nepal was so well planned and everything went seamlessly. Highly recommend!

Local specialist: Kunchok Nima

Very professional guide company, beautiful trip
Nepal | Dec 16 - Dec 30, 2023

Kyle
Kyle H.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Jan 08, 2024

We had an incredible experience in Nepal. It was obvious that all details were considered thoughtfully - the meals, hotels itinerary, local connections. We especially enjoyed our local guides Ric and Boss, also Chewwan and others, who went out of the way to ensure we had what we needed and enjoyed the adventures. Everyone we interacted with was professional, personable, and genuinely invested in the tour. We had a very positive experience and would do this and many other trips with Responsible Treks in the future.

Local specialist: Chhewang Lama
Chhewang
Chhewang Lama
Local specialist in Kathmandu, Nepal | Replied on Jan 09, 2024

Hi Kyle and Sun Shine

Thank you very much for your positive feedback. It is indeed our pleasure to host you both. I also enjoyed catching up with you in Badal Danda. Thanks for Wine treat !

Rest assured we are very much looking forward to greeting you again and host you to Nepal trip in near future.

Best wishes


Chhewang

I travelled to Nepal to visit the Himalayas, ...
Nepal | Nov 10 - Nov 25, 2023

T
Torstein B.
Norway | Reviewed on Nov 29, 2023
I travelled to Nepal to visit the Himalayas, Chitwan and Kathmandu. It was a very memorable experience with a good combination of high mountains, rainforest, busy Kathmandu and last but not least; the Nepali culture. My 5 days trip to the Mustang regionJomsom, Kagbeni, Muktinath and Marpha with magnificent view of the Annapurna range was a wonderful experience. My guide Chhiring Lama had all the local knowledge you can ask for and always made sure that I had a good time and things... Read more

I travelled to Nepal to visit the Himalayas, Chitwan and Kathmandu. It was a very memorable experience with a good combination of high mountains, rainforest, busy Kathmandu and last but not least; the Nepali culture.

My 5 days trip to the Mustang regionJomsom, Kagbeni, Muktinath and Marpha with magnificent view of the Annapurna range was a wonderful experience. My guide Chhiring Lama had all the local knowledge you can ask for and always made sure that I had a good time and things (lodging, food, transportation and more) went well.

Next I went to Chitwan to go on safari in the national park to see the wildlife there. I saw plenty of rhinos and also a tiger. Always exiting.

In Kathmandu I went on a couple of day excursions seeing famous sights and monasteries in the Kathmandu valley.
When travelling, I like not to have all days organized, but to have some days without a program and do what I like.

Kunchok well understood this and let me be do my own things when I wanted to, but was always awailable (on whatsapp) to arrange and assist as required. Perfect.

KimKim ( and their partner Responsible Treks) can be recommended as a competent, service minded and trustworthy partner on your trip to Nepal.

Torstein Bringa

Local specialist: Kunchok Nima

Incredibly diverse itinerary and a great team to deliver an unforgettable holiday!
Nepal | Nov 13 - Nov 20, 2023

Christine
Christine S.
the United Arab Emirates | Reviewed on Nov 21, 2023
Interaction with the KimKim platform was incredibly easy and Kunchok was extremely helpful and responsive. He compiled a diverse itinerary that kept us moving from location to location, which is exactly what we wanted. We enjoyed staying at Pema Boutique Hotels as the location was excellent -right by the Buddha Stupa. This was the perfect introduction to Kathmandu. Flying to Pokhura is preferred over flying and we had a quick flight on Yeti Air. We loved the Hotel Barahi in... Read more

Interaction with the KimKim platform was incredibly easy and Kunchok was extremely helpful and responsive. He compiled a diverse itinerary that kept us moving from location to location, which is exactly what we wanted.

We enjoyed staying at Pema Boutique Hotels as the location was excellent -right by the Buddha Stupa. This was the perfect introduction to Kathmandu.

Flying to Pokhura is preferred over flying and we had a quick flight on Yeti Air. We loved the Hotel Barahi in Pokhura. Ideal location, charming grounds and great food. Our guide for trekking to ABC was fantastic! Pema was knowledgeable, patient, kind and happy to adapt our itinerary to add in an extra hike. The small chalet at ABC camp was magical! The food was good and the coffee was surprisingly excellent.

The trip to Nagarkot was interesting in the fact that we stayed at an all-inclusive resort. This is not normally our preference, however, the balcony to the room afforded amazing views. This quirky small town was the source of many giggles, so it made the stop worthwhile. If going to Naragkot please make a stop at the long suspension bridge - breathtaking scenery and a long bridge leading to small waterfalls.

The Hotel Ambassador was comfortable and had a great rooftop bar. We would normally want something more traditional but this was an excellent choice, just 10 minutes walk to the hustle and bustle of Thamel.

Overall the trip was wonderfully planned and expertly executed! Thank you to WikiLama, Pema and Kunchok for an unforgettable experience. Thank you!

Hotel Reviews
Pema Boutique Hotel
Kathmandu

The location was incredible, just a short walk to the Buddha Stupe. We loved the location and small hotel feel.

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Small and cute
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Locally Run Lodge

We loved our little pink cottage overlooking Fishtale. It was simple but simply WOW! Good food and excellent coffee too!

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Incredible scenery
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Hotel Barahi Pokhara
Pokhara

This hotel was the standout hotel of our trip. Excellent location, beautiful grounds, social pool area and great breakfast. The staff were attentive and wonderful.

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Nice rooms and loved the grounds
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Club Himalaya
Windy Hills, Nagarkot, Nepal 44812

This type of accommodation is not my first choice. The crowd seemed to be senior citizens and families so the hotel catered to this demographic. If you do not like staying in a hotel, Nagarkot offers very little beyond views and the accommodation.

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Hotel Ambassador
Kathmandu

Moden feel, great location and fun rooftop bar.

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Local specialist: Kunchok Nima
Kunchok
Kunchok Nima
Local specialist in Kathmandu , USA | Replied on Nov 22, 2023

Thank you for the wonderful Review. It was indeed pleasure hosting you and Victoria to Nepal It was so easy communication with you guys. Everything has been so easy for me.
I am so glad to hear that you enjoy your trip to Nepal and loved all the services and hotels you guys stayed in. I assured that your kind words have been relayed to all our staff. Once again thank you for showing kimkim as your platform for your trip to Nepal. Take care and we hope to meet again in near future

Cheers
Kunchok

What a great trip! Chhewang took care of eve...
Nepal | Oct 18 - Oct 25, 2023

Susan
Susan T.
Newburgh, NY | Reviewed on Oct 26, 2023
What a great trip! Chhewang took care of every detail and made good suggestions. When there was an issue with a hotel, he rectified it immediately. I highly recommend using Chhewang to help plan your Nepal trip. Read more

What a great trip! Chhewang took care of every detail and made good suggestions. When there was an issue with a hotel, he rectified it immediately. I highly recommend using Chhewang to help plan your Nepal trip.

Hotel Reviews
The Old Inn Bandipur
Bandipur

Charming old world get away from it all type place in a Shangri-La setting. This place was a welcome surprise. Beautiful views of the Himalayan range.

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It's a very basic accommodation with low ceilings, no TV, Etc but tons of charm
Hotel Barahi Pokhara
Pokhara
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Sushana was wonderful!
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Local specialist: Chhewang Lama
Chhewang
Chhewang Lama
Local specialist in Kathmandu, Nepal | Replied on Oct 31, 2023

Hi Susan,

Thank you very much for your positive feedback. It is indeed our pleasure to host you. Although it was short but Amazing you saw Everest and good mountain views from Pokhara. I know you love Nepal but glad that your Husband also loves it now.

Rest assured we are very much looking forward to greeting you again and host you to Nepal or Bhutan trip in near future.

Best wishes

Chhewang

easy/efficient planning for great trip
Nepal | Apr 25 - Apr 30, 2023

julie
julie c.
Encinitas, CA | Reviewed on May 15, 2023
Chewang was easy and efficient to work with. He listened to what we wanted and booked exactly the type of trip and experiences we were looking for - a mix of city/culture, trekking, nature, and some down time. He is the coordinator who meets/greets you throughout the trip to ensure everything is going great. He set us up with 2 excellent guides - one for the city tours who was an expert in the history, culture, etc., and one for the light trekking. If we return to Nepal to do more trekking, I... Read more

Chewang was easy and efficient to work with. He listened to what we wanted and booked exactly the type of trip and experiences we were looking for - a mix of city/culture, trekking, nature, and some down time. He is the coordinator who meets/greets you throughout the trip to ensure everything is going great. He set us up with 2 excellent guides - one for the city tours who was an expert in the history, culture, etc., and one for the light trekking. If we return to Nepal to do more trekking, I would definitely use Chewang and request the same guides. He kept our schedule flexible so we only booked the helicopter to Everest the night before to ensure the weather would be ok. In speaking to several others who were recently in Nepal - their tours were very fixed and they spent the money on the helicopter without ever seeing Everest. Would definitely recommend Chewang and his guides.

Hotel Review
Aloft Kathmandu
Kathmandu

excellent location - walking distance to everything in Thamel so you're not stuck when the guide drops you at the hotel. Friendly staff, Nice gym, indoor pool, decent breakfast buffet and cocktail lounge. Roof deck was closed when we were there. Would highly recommend. We also stayed at the Hyatt Regency our last night (closer to airport) but the Aloft was far superior. Only odd thing was the bathroom setup - no door to the sink area so if sharing a room it's impossible to get up and get ready without disturbing your travel companion.

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Local specialist: Chhewang Lama
Chhewang
Chhewang Lama
Local specialist in Kathmandu, Nepal | Replied on May 22, 2023

Many Thanks Julie. Looking forward to arrange your another adventure soon.

Awesome trip. Great staff!
Nepal | Apr 6 - Apr 14, 2023

Jeff
Jeff C.
Lexington-Fayette, KY | Reviewed on Apr 22, 2023

Chhewang and CT were the best companions and guides you could ask for.

Local specialist: Chhewang Lama
Chhewang
Chhewang Lama
Local specialist in Kathmandu, Nepal | Replied on Apr 27, 2023

Many Thanks Boss. Looking forward to arrange your another adventure soon.

Once in a Life-Time Trip
Nepal | Apr 6 - Apr 14, 2023

Kim
Kim U.
Indian Trail, NC | Reviewed on Apr 21, 2023
This was an incredible, once in a life time trip. We took a 7 day Everest trek, with our last day being Ama Dablam base camp and then a helicopter ride over Everest basecamp. This enabled us to get a closer view of Everest. The views were amazing and the food was great. The trekking was difficult at times, but they did a good job balancing the level of difficulty. The places we stayed were definitely above average for the area. I am 59 years old and in moderately good shape. I had no... Read more

This was an incredible, once in a life time trip. We took a 7 day Everest trek, with our last day being Ama Dablam base camp and then a helicopter ride over Everest basecamp. This enabled us to get a closer view of Everest. The views were amazing and the food was great. The trekking was difficult at times, but they did a good job balancing the level of difficulty. The places we stayed were definitely above average for the area.

I am 59 years old and in moderately good shape. I had no training for the trip and it was still very doable. We truly enjoyed our guides Chhewang and CT. They were accommodating and knowledgeable about the culture and area. They were with us from beginning to end.

The trip was easy to plan. We didn't know exactly where we wanted to go, but from our conversation, Chhweng was able to put a wonderful experience together. They did an amazing job of cultivating a personable experience. I would definitely do another trip without hesitation with them!

Local specialist: Chhewang Lama
Chhewang
Chhewang Lama
Local specialist in Kathmandu, Nepal | Replied on Apr 25, 2023

Hi Kim and Jeff

Thank you very much. It was indeed great fun trekking with you both. We had a wonderful time and good weather.

CT and I- we are very much looking forward to greeting you again and host you to Annapurna and Chitwan Trip soon.

Best wishes

Chhewang