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Mountaineering in Nepal

Over 300 peaks above 6,000 metres. Whether you're chasing your first Himalayan summit or training for an 8,000m giant, our guided expeditions combine expert leadership with the raw beauty of the Khumbu.

4Guided Peaks
6,000m+Altitude Range
1:3Guide Ratio
Your Himalayan Adventure

From First Summit to 8,000m Preparation

Nepal is the world's premier mountaineering destination. Our expeditions are designed as a natural progression — each peak building the skills, altitude experience and confidence needed for the next.

Every departure is led by Everest summiteers and Sherpa guides with decades of Himalayan experience, with a maximum 3:1 climber-to-guide ratio on summit day.

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Climbers on a Himalayan ridge
Expeditions

Choose Your Peak

Four guided expeditions across the Khumbu region — from the 6,119m Lobuche to the classic 6,812m Amadablam.

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What Our Climbers Say

● Tripadvisor G Google ★★★★★ 4.9 / 5
● ★★★★★ S
Island Peak · 6,189m

From EBC trekker to summit climber

I'd trekked to Everest Base Camp twice but never climbed. The glacier training at Island Peak Base Camp made all the difference — by the time we hit the headwall, using the jumar felt second nature. Standing on the summit looking straight at Everest was the moment of my life.

Sarah Mitchell · Vancouver, Canada October 28, 2024
● ★★★★★ K
Mera Peak · 6,476m

Anil's judgment call saved our summit

The weather turned at Base Camp overnight. Anil made the call to delay by four hours and we got a perfect weather window. That kind of experience only comes from years on the mountain. Himalayan Zen's logistics were flawless throughout.

Kenta Nakamura · Osaka, Japan April 22, 2024
● ★★★★★ M
Amadablam · 6,812m

A serious climb, led seriously well

Amadablam was my first technical 6,000m+ objective. The fixed-rope sections on the upper ridge were handled with complete professionalism — every anchor checked twice, every pitch planned. The whole team felt in safe hands from start to finish.

Marcus Hoffmann · Munich, Germany November 15, 2024
● ★★★★★ R
Kailash Yatra · 5,630m

Moti's experience made the difference

Having completed the Kora over 70 times, Moti knew every turn, every acclimatization cue. When two of our group struggled with altitude, he adjusted the pace without ever making anyone feel like a burden. Quiet, seasoned leadership.

Ramesh Iyer · Chennai, India June 18, 2024
● ★★★★★ A
Mera Peak · 6,476m

My first 6,000m — completely prepared

I had never worn crampons before Mera Peak. The glacier training day at Khare was brilliant — by the time we left high camp, everything felt like second nature. Watching Everest glow orange at sunrise is a memory I'll keep forever.

Anna Kowalski · Kraków, Poland April 28, 2024
● ★★★★★ D
Lobuche Peak · 6,119m

Ideal stepping stone to bigger peaks

Lobuche was the perfect next step after Island Peak. The glacier work is a bit more involved, and you feel the extra 4,000m of exposure on the summit ridge. Himalayan Zen's acclimatization schedule made the altitude completely manageable.

Daniel Whitfield · London, UK October 24, 2024
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Anil Bhattarai

Anil Bhattarai

Everest Summiteer · Lead Climbing Guide

"No question is too basic. Tell me your experience and what you're dreaming about — I'll tell you honestly what it takes."

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