Trekking with Suraj

24/05/2026

Three paths. Three country. One trusted host since 1991.
Whether you're chasing a summit, seeking stillness in a monastery, or sitting down to dal bhat in a Sherpa kitchen - we organise every detail. From the moment you land in Kathmandu to the moment you fly home.
Which path is calling you?
www.trekkingteam.com

15/05/2026

SuRaj Shrestha Trekking Team

25/04/2026

SuRaj Shrestha

17/04/2026

The Khumbu is alive.
Spring 2026 on Everest is officially in full motion. Teahouses from Lukla to Base Camp are at peak occupancy, yak trains are loaded, and the trails are buzzing with climbers, trekkers, and porters heading toward the roof of the world.
Here is what you need to know this morning:
🏔️ 400+ climbers are expected on Everest this season, with Nepal's Ministry of Tourism already issuing permits for Everest, Annapurna I, Ama Dablam, and Dhaulagiri.
🧗 Icefall Doctors have completed route-fixing through the Khumbu Icefall after their puja ceremony on 16 March. Ropes, ladders, and ice screws are set from Base Camp to Camp II.
🚁 Drones are now operational in the Khumbu Icefall, ferrying ropes and equipment to reduce the dangerous load-carrying risk Sherpas have faced for decades. A quiet revolution on the world's most famous mountain.
🇨🇳 Tibet side closed. With the North side off-limits this year, the entire global expedition community has shifted to Nepal's South Col route. Nepal is, once again, the only door to the summit.
Why it matters for Nepal: The climbing royalty economy crossed Rs 918 million last fiscal year, up 19%. Spring 2026 is on pace to exceed every year since 2019. While Western arrivals dipped due to Middle East flight disruptions, Asian markets are surging, and Nepal's trekking trails are fuller than ever.
The mountains are open. The season is on. Nepal is ready.
📍 Planning your Himalayan journey? We have been guiding trekkers to Everest since 1991.
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📞 Gongabu, Pragatinagar, Kathmandu

08/04/2026

08/04/2026

This man founded Trekking Team Nepal in 1991.

35 years later, he's still on the trail.

This photo was taken this April on his way to Ghorepani — rhododendrons blooming around him, a snow-capped Himalayan peak in the distance, trekking poles in his hands. The same trail he has walked hundreds of times. The same smile.

His name is Hari Dev Pathak.

In 1991, there was no internet. No TripAdvisor. No Google Maps. Starting a trekking company meant standing at the airport with a handwritten sign, earning trust one handshake at a time, and building a reputation the only way that matters — by bringing people home safe with stories they'd tell for the rest of their lives.

35 years and 10,000+ trekkers later, Hari Dev doesn't sit in an office reviewing spreadsheets. He walks the trails. He checks the teahouses. He greets the villagers by name. He knows which section of the path gets slippery after rain and which teahouse makes the best dal bhat in Ghorepani.

That's the difference between a company that sells treks and one that lives them.

When you book with Trekking Team Nepal, you're not booking with a website. You're booking with a family that has walked every trail they sell — led by a founder who is still, at 35 years in, out there on the mountain.

Founded 1991. Online 1993. Still here. Still walking.

Who would you take on a Himalayan trek? Tag them below 👇

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29/03/2026

Official website of Trekking Team

29/03/2026

34 years. 10,000+ EBC treks quoted.

In that time, we've watched permit fees change seven times. Lukla flight prices triple. Teahouse rates go from a few rupees to a structured mountain economy.

We've also watched good people arrive with budgets built on outdated blogs and get blindsided.

This post is our answer to that. Every cost, broken down honestly. From the permits you pay on day one to the tip you hand your porter on the last day.

Because the people who carry your gear through some of the toughest terrain on Earth deserve to be part of the conversation too.

📖 Read the full 2026 EBC cost guide — https://www.trekkingteam.com/blog-post/32 .

22/03/2026

Altitude sickness doesn't care how fit you are but your body cares how much time you give it to adjust. 🏔️🇳🇵

Most trekkers fly into Kathmandu and head straight to the high-altitude trails the next morning. After 35 years of guiding in the Himalayas, we’ve seen that the secret to a successful trek often happens before the "real" trek even begins.

We’ve put together a complete guide to the best acclimatization spots right on the rim of the Kathmandu Valley. Whether you want a luxury sunrise in Nagarkot or a cultural immersion in Dhulikhel, spending just one night at 1,500m–2,500m can be the difference between reaching the pass or heading home early with a headache.

In this guide:
✅ Why "Pre-Trek" acclimatization is a game-changer.
✅ 8 Top destinations near the city (Nagarkot, Dhulikhel, Chisapani, and more).
✅ 3 Sample itineraries to fit your schedule.
✅ Expert tips from our 3 decades on the trail.

Don't let AMS cut your adventure short. Read the full guide here:
👉 https://www.trekkingteam.com/blog-post/30

22/03/2026

KNOW MORE ABOUT HIMALAYAS — Day 4

Ever wondered what "Himalaya" actually means?

It comes from ancient Sanskrit:

🔹 "Hima" (हिम) = Snow
🔹 "Alaya" (आलय) = Dwelling / Abode

Himalaya = "Abode of Snow."

A name given thousands of years ago and still the most perfect description of the world's mightiest mountain range.

But here's what most people don't know:

The Himalayas aren't just in Nepal. This colossal range stretches 2,400 km across FIVE countries:

🇳🇵 Nepal — Heart of the Himalayas, home to 8 of the 14 highest peaks
🇮🇳 India — The northern frontier, from Ladakh to Sikkim
🇧🇹 Bhutan — The Thunder Dragon Kingdom, the world's only carbon-negative country
🇨🇳 Tibet (China) — The Roof of the World, where ancient monasteries meet endless sky
🇵🇰 Pakistan — The Karakoram connection, home to K2

The Sanskrit language gave this range its name long before borders existed. To the people who have lived in its shadow for millennia, the Himalayas have always been more than mountains, they are sacred, alive, and eternal.

In Hindu mythology, the Himalayas are personified as Himavat, the father of Goddess Parvati. In Buddhist tradition, the mountains are places of meditation and enlightenment. In local folklore across Nepal, Tibet, and Bhutan, every peak has a spirit, every valley a story.

What does the word "Himalaya" mean to you? Tell us below 👇

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