Himalayan Quests (HQ) is a Nepali company run by Amrit and Kate Ale. Amrit is an internationally accredited outdoors expert and educator, with over a decade of experience leading treks, expeditions and experiential learning courses at home and abroad. Alongside HQ he also works as an instructor for the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) and experiential learning market leader, Where There Be Dragons. Each winter he teaches ice climbing for the Khumbu Climbing Centre, teaching high altitude Sherpas technical skills ahead of the expedition season. Kate’s background is in global event management, but since 2004, she has been running grassroots development and volunteer programmes in Nepal.

HQs services are aimed at helping those people wanting to experience the adventure of Nepal, but who don’t want to pay international prices or leave the organisation of their holiday to chance once they arrive in country. Focusing on off the tourist trail routes giving you firsthand experience of real Himalayan life, HQ will create for you a tailor-made trip of a lifetime according to your requirements, budgets and time scales. Each itinerary is created to suit your interests and desires, giving you as much help, guidance or freedom as you wish, while maintaining the company’s responsible travel ethics.

We are a Nepali organization made up of outdoor professionals with both international and local accreditation and experience, and thus have unparalleled knowledge of our country, its customs, and people which we love to share with our clients.

Our team is dedicated, highly skilled and reliable, with a genuine desire to fulfill your dreams while working side by side with the communities we encounter.

We will work with you to develop the travel experience you have always dreamt of, whether a private trip or as part of a group. We will guide you not only through the mountains but also through the whole process of building your dream trip, supporting you at each step, culminating in an adventure that will connect you to the people and places of Nepal.

We deliver true value, through the provision of exceptional service at competitive prices, but not at the cost of the environment or our social responsibilities.

We believe in honesty and outstanding service with no hidden costs or surprises, and through our sister NGO, Himalayan Quests Foundation, we like to give back, working to support rural communities at a grass root level in the fields of health and education.