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Explore Nepal beyond
the ordinary.
Luxury trekking, alpine expeditions, helicopter tours and accredited medical electives — crafted by Sherpa-led experts for the world's most curious explorers.
Destination
When
Travelers
20+Years guiding the Himalayas
12,400Travelers led to summit
4.97Avg rating · 2.1k reviews
48Licensed Sherpa guides
Trusted by the world's leading institutions
NEPAL TOURISM BOARDROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETYUIAATRIBHUVAN UNIVERSITYBRITISH MEDICAL ASSN.QATAR AIRWAYSCONDÉ NAST TRAVELERNATIONAL GEOGRAPHICPATAGONIANEPAL TOURISM BOARDROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETYUIAATRIBHUVAN UNIVERSITYBRITISH MEDICAL ASSN.QATAR AIRWAYSCONDÉ NAST TRAVELERNATIONAL GEOGRAPHICPATAGONIA
02 — Where to wander
View all destinations Eight regions. Endless stories.
TREKS
Explore Treks in Nepal
Iconic passes, beautiful lakes, and high valleys. From the Annapurna Circuit to Gokyo Lakes.
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PEAKS
Wild Climbing Peaks
Unforgettable trekking peaks above 5,000m. Basic alpine training to standard mountaineering.
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Peaks6,189m
Adventure Alternative Nepal 3 Peaks
Duration: 26 Days
Elevation: 6,189m
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EXPEDITIONS
High Altitude Expeditions
The ultimate challenge. Scale peaks above 6,000m and 8,000m with certified IFMGA climbing guides.
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8,848m
6,812m
8,201m
6,461m
7,126m
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Volunteering
Charity & Volunteering
Create social impact and help develop infrastructure. Supported by Moving Mountains Nepal.
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Impact Trip
Volunteering
Everest Base Camp Challenge
Coordinated in partnership with Moving Mountains Nepal charity to secure long-term holistic infrastructure.
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Volunteering
Medical Volunteering
Coordinated in partnership with Moving Mountains Nepal charity to secure long-term holistic infrastructure.
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Volunteering
Volunteering in Kathmandu
Coordinated in partnership with Moving Mountains Nepal charity to secure long-term holistic infrastructure.
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Volunteering
Medical Elective
Coordinated in partnership with Moving Mountains Nepal charity to secure long-term holistic infrastructure.
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Volunteering
School Group Volunteering
Coordinated in partnership with Moving Mountains Nepal charity to secure long-term holistic infrastructure.
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Tourism Workshop Camp
Coordinated in partnership with Moving Mountains Nepal charity to secure long-term holistic infrastructure.
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Holidays & Excursions
Holidays & Excursions
Immerse in cultural sightseeing, discover local traditions, and meet regional communities.
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When to go
Find your perfect window.
Nepal has distinct trekking and expedition windows. Use our seasonal guide to discover the absolute best time for your high-altitude climb.
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04 — Signature experience
A champagne breakfast above the clouds.
Lift off from Kathmandu at dawn. Touch down on a snow plateau at Kala Patthar with Everest at eye level. Breakfast served at 5,545 metres.
05 — Medical electivesApply for 2026 intake
Study medicine. Live a story.
Accredited clinical rotations with Nepal's leading teaching hospitals — paired with weekend treks, jungle safaris and home-cooked meals with your host family.
12
Partner hospitals
2–12
Week rotations
180+
Students placed in 2025
24/7
On-the-ground mentor
06 — Why Adventure Alternative Nepal
Built on twenty years of trust.
Licensed Sherpa guides
Every guide certified by the Nepal Mountaineering Association.
24/7 expedition support
A real human on the satphone, every hour of every day.
Medical evacuation cover
Helicopter rescue included on every trek above 3,500 m.
Carbon-balanced trips
We replant 12 native trees for every traveler we host.
Local-first economy
94% of trip cost stays in mountain communities.
Flexible rebooking
Free date changes up to 30 days before departure.
07 — Voices from the trail
Stories that don't fit in a brochure.
4.97/5
2,148 verified reviews
"Pemba and his team didn't just guide us up — they carried us emotionally through every storm. A trip that recalibrates your life."
Amelia Chen
🇸🇬 Singapore
EBC · April '25
"The most formative six weeks of medical school. Adventure Alternative Nepal took care of every detail so I could focus on the work and the wonder."
Dr. James Okafor
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Elective · Patan Hospital
"Worth every cent. Champagne above the world, then sushi in Pokhara by sunset. Surreal."
Sofía Marín
🇲🇽 Mexico
Annapurna Heli
"Less crowded than EBC and twice as wild. The logistics were flawless from visa to summit."
Rasmus Holm
🇩🇰 Denmark
Manaslu Circuit
"Felt like time travel. Our guide spoke five dialects and read the wind like a book."
Priya Iyer
🇮🇳 India
Mustang Cultural
"Perfectly paced for a first Himalayan trek. I'm already booking the next one."
Lena Brandt
🇩🇪 Germany
Mardi Himal
"Pemba and his team didn't just guide us up — they carried us emotionally through every storm. A trip that recalibrates your life."
Amelia Chen
🇸🇬 Singapore
EBC · April '25
"The most formative six weeks of medical school. Adventure Alternative Nepal took care of every detail so I could focus on the work and the wonder."
Dr. James Okafor
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Elective · Patan Hospital
"Worth every cent. Champagne above the world, then sushi in Pokhara by sunset. Surreal."
Sofía Marín
🇲🇽 Mexico
Annapurna Heli
"Less crowded than EBC and twice as wild. The logistics were flawless from visa to summit."
Rasmus Holm
🇩🇰 Denmark
Manaslu Circuit
"Felt like time travel. Our guide spoke five dialects and read the wind like a book."
Priya Iyer
🇮🇳 India
Mustang Cultural
"Perfectly paced for a first Himalayan trek. I'm already booking the next one."
Lena Brandt
🇩🇪 Germany
Mardi Himal
08 — Before you go
Questions, answered.
No technical climbing — but you should be comfortable walking 5–7 hours a day on varied terrain for two weeks. We provide a free 12-week prep program for every booked traveler.
Ready?
Your adventure starts here.
Browse our curated packages, check our credentials and safety policies, or contact our Kathmandu team to build your custom dream itinerary.