Shambhala Trekking Nepal

Walk to paradise with…Shambhala Trekking

In Buddhism, Shambhala is a place where enlightened people can experience all corners of a hidden, blissful land which mortals can only dream of. But your dreams can come true when you explore those hidden lands with us, Shambhala Trekking.

Each year, hundreds of clients join our trips and set out on an unforgettable journey to amazing destinations. Our clients enjoy our professional yet caring services, witness spectacular sights and sounds in our voyages, and return home with indelible memories. Join our program and be a part of this amazing experience.

Shambhala Trekking was established in 1999 and our team has a long experience in the tourism and trekking industry in Nepal.
We are committed to helping our guests get the most from the time they spend with us. Our previous guests have found us fully equipped and skilled along with years of expertise in pilgrimages, tours, trekking, safari, rafting, bird watching and many more activities. Alongside standard packages, we can offer unique and exciting tours, including flexible ‘off-the-beaten-track’ trails, special packages for the over 50s/60s, luxury trips, photography treks, heli-trips and more.At present we offer a range of trips to Nepal,Bhutan, India and Tibet. Each of our packages is designed to meet the budget, interests and special requirements of individuals or groups. With us you can sit back, relax and enjoy your trip.

Why Shambhala?
Shambhala Trekking offers high quality service through its professional and experienced staff. Our trekking and travel itineraries are well organized , keeping your safety and comfort first and foremost in mind. We are proud to offer our services and facilities at extremely competitive and affordable prices. Organizing travel and trekking is our specialty and frequently we surpass even your expectations in delivering our promise.

Our Experienced Staff and Coordinators
ShambhalaTreeking currently employs over 50 experienced permanent and temporary staff. Our management team is highly skilled, and the founder Managing Director of Shambala Trekking, PadamGhale, is a pioneer trekker, trekking guide, trekking entrepreneur, mountain rescuer and mountaineering instructor. He is the first person to undertake a solo mountaineering expedition in Nepal. He summited Mt. Makalu solo in 1982, as a result of which many other mountaineers started going on solo expeditions. His experience in the trekking industry in Nepal is unmatched. Over the last 30 years, he has organized and conducted countless expeditions, led VVIP trips, including accompanying the Prince and Princess of Spain, and surveyed many new trekking routes. For his endeavor, enthusiasm and his dedication to work, he has received many awards and recognitions. PadamGhale has participated in many trainings, seminars and also conducted many trainings on mountaineering. He has scaled 4 peaks over 6000 meters high in Nepal, and also has had the privilege of climbing European peaks like Mr. Blanc, Metterhorn and Dolomite in Europe. Mr. Ghale is also the main co-coordinator for the Himalayan  Rescue Association of Nepal and the founding member of Nepal National Mountain Guide Association. He is currently the Vice President of this organization. With Mr. Ghale’s initiative and efforts, Nepal National Mountain Guide Association became a member of the International Union of Mountaineering Associations in 2007.

Executive Committee:
Apart from the Managing Director Mr. PadamGhale, we have 9 executive members assigned as the Directors of the company. Each of them is highly experienced in their respective fields and look after various aspects of the company.

Administrative Personnel:
The General Manger leads a team of qualified and well trained personnel :
Administration Manager – 1
General Administration and correspondence – 3
Accounts officer – 1
Accountant - 1
Field manager  – 1

Field staff :
Trekking  supervisor – 2
Assistants – 4
Travel supervisor – 2
Assistants – 3

We have a large team of 50 experienced guides, porters and cooks working for us on contracts, including experienced English, French, Chinese and Tibetan speaking guides.

Government Authorization
Shabhala Trekking is recognized by the Government of Nepal and authorized to conduct international business in tourism related activities. We are registered with The Nepal Government. Our license number issued by The Nepal Government, Ministry of Tourism,  Tourism Industry Division is   441 – 723 / 067.  Our PAN Number is  500071829. Our Nepal Government Company registration no.  is 10204 / 055. We have authorization from Nepal Rastra Bank ( the Central Bank of Nepal ) to trade in foreign currency. We are also recognized by the Tourism Board of Nepal, Trekking Agencies Association of Nepal and Mountaineering Association of Nepal. We are also a member of and strongly associated with Himalayan Rescue Association ( HRA ).

Committed to Your Well-Being
Your safety is of paramount importance to us. Our staff at our headquarters in Kathmandu and in the field will ensure no harm will come to you while you’re touring with us. You’ll be provided with mobile numbers of our staffs and our office number. You can call us anytime in case of any emergency.