About Explovita
Himalayan journeys, crafted by locals
Explovita is a Kathmandu-based expedition company. Our guides were born below the peaks they lead you to, and every itinerary is built around acclimatisation, comfort and the people who call the mountains home.
Our story
Explovita began in 2012 with two Sherpa guides and one promise: to run the Himalayan trips we would want to take ourselves. Small groups, the best lodges on every route and no summit pressure.
Today our team of certified guides, porters and trip designers has led more than 2,400 travellers across Nepal, Bhutan and Tibet. We still design every journey by hand, and we still pay our porters above the industry minimum, with full insurance and proper equipment.
- Travellers guided
- 2,400+
- Years in the Himalaya
- 14
- Average review score
- 4.9★
- Guide-to-guest ratio
- 1:4
What we stand for
Safety first, always
Pulse oximeter checks every evening, helicopter evacuation included and a clear descent protocol. The mountain decides, never the itinerary.
Local guides, fairly paid
Every guide and porter is from the Himalaya, insured, equipped and paid above the IPPG minimum wage.
Travel that gives back
We offset 150% of trip emissions, carry out our waste and fund schools and health posts in the villages we walk through.
Meet the team
The people who plan your trip, answer your questions and walk beside you on the trail.
Arjun Gurung
Head of expeditions, IFMGA guide
Designs every Explovita itinerary and sets our acclimatisation and safety standards.
Sita Sherpa
Lead guide, 14 Everest seasons
Born in Khumjung below Ama Dablam, Sita trains every new Explovita guide in high-altitude first aid.
Maya Thapa
Managing editor, Explovita Blog
Edits the Blog from Kathmandu and checks every guide we publish against the trail each autumn.
Ready to plan your journey?
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