Socialtours

Socialtours We are offbeat travel specialists based in Kathmandu, offering trips in Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan and India. Recommended by Lonely Planet & NatGeo Adventure.

socialtours is a five time Responsible Award nominated tour company in Nepal with mentions in Lonely Planet, National Geographic Adventure and a UNWTO publication on Sustainable Tourism Companies in Asia, not to mention several media. Established in 2002, we have played lead roles in Responsible Tourism practice in Nepal, in the sub-continent and in the world of responsible tourism. Offer offbeat tours in Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan and India

11/07/2026

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great to get featured on Nepalnow.travel with the Ropain Festival pics. Rakesh Prajapati bhai.. your pics
01/07/2026

great to get featured on Nepalnow.travel with the Ropain Festival pics. Rakesh Prajapati bhai.. your pics

🌏 Welcome to the SocialTours Community!This page is for people who travel differently.Not the resort kind. Not the check...
28/06/2026

🌏 Welcome to the SocialTours Community!

This page is for people who travel differently.

Not the resort kind. Not the checklist kind. The kind where you're cycling a mountain kora at sunrise, planting rice alongside Nepali farmers, or sitting in silence while ancient shamanic rituals unfold around a sacred lake at 4,380 metres.

SocialTours exists at the intersection of adventure and culture. We design experiences that challenge your body and open your mind — sometimes on the same day.

We've just returned from our Three Nations Expedition through China, Tibet, and Nepal — and topped it with a Rice Planting Festival right here in the Kathmandu Valley. The journey never really stops.

Here's what's coming:
🚵 Kora - Cycling Challenge — July

A circuit with over 6000 riders. On two wheels. For a cause.

🔥 Shaman Festival Experience — August

Two ways to experience it:

— A powerful overnighter from Kathmandu

— Or a six-day trek into the sacred lakes of Gosainkunda, where hundreds of shamans gather for one of Nepal's most extraordinary spiritual events

This community is your space to:

📍 Get early access to upcoming expeditions

📸 Relive stories and moments from past tours

🎒 Tap into real advice on gear, altitude, culture & preparation

💬 Connect with travellers who get it

Whether you've been on the road with us or you're planning your first expedition — you belong here.

👇 Tell us — which speaks to you more: the Kora cycling challenge or the Shaman Festival trek? Drop your answer below and we'll make sure you get the details first.

Travel Plans Disrupted by the Iran Situation? Here’s How We’re Handling It.The current tensions around Iran are creating...
15/03/2026

Travel Plans Disrupted by the Iran Situation? Here’s How We’re Handling It.

The current tensions around Iran are creating uncertainty for some travel routes, particularly flights between Europe and Nepal that pass through the Gulf.

While most routes into Nepal are still operating normally, disruptions can happen. If they do, we work closely with our travellers to find solutions—rerouting via Turkey, flying through India, or postponing trips without penalties when possible.

Our normal terms are strict close to departure, but these are unusual times. When global events affect travel, we try to respond with practicality, flexibility, and empathy.

Travel requires patience sometimes. Our job is to help make sure the journey still happens—whether now, or a little later.

🇳🇵 Nepal Election Day Travel AdvisoryIf you are travelling in Nepal during the upcoming election period, please note the...
25/02/2026

🇳🇵 Nepal Election Day Travel Advisory

If you are travelling in Nepal during the upcoming election period, please note the following:

48 hours before polling day
Silence period begins.

No impact on tourism activities.

On Polling Day (March 05)

Strict vehicle restrictions in place.
Only Hotel ↔ Airport transfers are allowed.
No sightseeing tours or city excursions.
No district transfers. No domestic Flights.
Expect security checkpoints.

Tourism vehicles are not considered essential services, so movement is tightly controlled.

Trekking & Mountain Travel

If you are already trekking in the mountains, you are completely fine.
There are no restrictions on walking or trekking, especially for international travellers. Trails remain open, lodges operate as usual, and your trek continues normally.

Important to Know

In Nepal, guests are always treated as a priority. Even during elections, authorities understand the importance of visitors. While restrictions are in place for security reasons, officials are generally supportive and helpful in ensuring travellers move smoothly—especially for airport transfers.

What You Should Do

Avoid planning tours on polling day.

Allow extra buffer time for airport transfers.

Carry your passport and flight ticket copy.

Follow instructions from your guide or driver.

Nepal takes elections seriously. With simple planning, your journey will remain smooth and stress-free.

Thank you. Truly.To every traveller who have trusted us with their dream trips to Nepal — thank you.We hope we delivered...
01/01/2026

Thank you. Truly.

To every traveller who have trusted us with their dream trips to Nepal — thank you.

We hope we delivered Nepal’s promise: a lifetime experience that stays with you long after you leave.

We take that trust seriously. We always have. And we always will.

Thank you also to our many partners across Nepal. Directly and indirectly, more than 250 businesses and professionals are part of the journeys we curate. That reach brings responsibility—and we do not take it lightly.

We feel deeply blessed that most of our work comes through referrals. Travellers telling friends and family, “Go with them.” That level of trust humbles us. You all know who you are—thank you.

To be honest, a referral-led business can be a little scary. We never quite know what each year will bring. So we’re restarting some active marketing, and this year we’ll be back at ITB Berlin—learning, listening, and sharpening our craft.

We aim to stay right at the front of the game, not just in Nepal. Today, we are among the very few—possibly the only ones—who are fully transparent with travellers on both costs and impact. Using STOMP, we design and cost itineraries clearly, measure carbon, track social good, and show exactly where the money goes. We’re proud of that.

After 22 years of working directly with travellers, we know how to curate journeys that flow well and deliver on promises. This is our craft. We’ll keep designing each experience carefully—always aiming to exceed expectations.

We also love creating new experiences. What’s next?
Deeper ways to understand Nepal. More time in nature. And the real luxuries Nepal offers in abundance—time, space, warmth, hospitality, depth of belief, and an easy way of life. As we keep discovering our own country, we’ll keep sharing it.

Sustainability is ongoing work. It never ends. We improve every year, adding small but meaningful actions as we go. That’s our responsibility—and we embrace it.

Thank you again.
And we hope to see you in Nepal soon.

Amazing weather and happy adventurers in   .When the weather is this good, the mountains do the guiding for us, and guid...
25/11/2025

Amazing weather and happy adventurers in .

When the weather is this good, the mountains do the guiding for us, and guides can chill a bit!

Nepal. where there is 300 days of sunshine!

Traveller Advisory: Online Trekking Permits in NepalUpdated: 13 October 2025*Translated and Summarized*Nepal’s Departmen...
16/11/2025

Traveller Advisory: Online Trekking Permits in Nepal
Updated: 13 October 2025

*Translated and Summarized*

Nepal’s Department of Immigration has moved fully to an online system for trekking permits. The system is improving every day, but there are a few important things travellers should know:

1. Apply before 3:00 PM
Applications submitted after 3:00 PM will only be processed the next working day.

2. Only processed during office hours
Applications made after office hours or on public holidays will be processed the next working day.

3. You’ll get updates by WhatsApp or Viber
The Department will notify you about your permit status through these platforms.

4. Incomplete applications get rejected
If any details or documents are missing, the system automatically rejects the application. You’ll need to resubmit, which can delay your trek.

5. Rescue and emergency services remain available
Even on public holidays, emergency support continues as normal.

Nepal is strengthening its systems to make travel smoother, safer, and more reliable for visitors. Thanks for your patience as these improvements roll out.

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Monday 09:30 - 17:30
Tuesday 09:30 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:30 - 17:00
Thursday 09:30 - 17:00
Friday 09:30 - 17:00
Sunday 09:00 - 17:00

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+9779801123402

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