How to Hire a Trekking Guide in Nepal: The Honest Guide

Agency vs independent, licensed vs unlicensed, porter-guides vs specialist guides — everything you need to make the right choice for your trek.

Nepal is a land of extraordinary contrasts — from the steaming lowland jungles of the Terai to the highest summits on Earth. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a returning traveller, there is always something new to discover, taste and experience. Use this guide as your starting point and let curiosity take you the rest of the way.