Who we are
A family of mountain dreamers,
guides, and storytellers
Founded in 2014, Real Himalaya is more than a trekking company. Our journey is led by seasoned mountaineers who have carved their legacy on the world's highest peaks.
Experience the majesty of the world's highest peaks with Nepal's most trusted adventure company
We are a fully licensed and certified trekking agency, recognised by the Nepal Mountaineering Association, the Trekking Agencies' Association of Nepal, and the Nepal Tourism Board. Our guides are not only skilled in navigating the high Himalayas — they are deeply connected to its culture.
We believe the mountains are more than summits — they are journeys of the soul. Real Himalaya: where every step is guided by experience, and every trail tells a story.
- 16+
- Years guiding
- 200+
- Tours completed
- 1,500+
- Happy clients
Our people
Led from the front
Dayula Sherpa
Founder & Director
20+ years of mountaineering. Everest summiteer; Shishapangma twice; Makalu five times. His wisdom and resilience guide every expedition we lead.
Gokul Thapa
Co-Founder & Lead Guide
15+ years of high-altitude expertise. Everest, Manaslu, Makalu, Ama Dablam and Mera summits. Leads our flagship EBC and peak-climbing departures.
Core values
The passion behind every itinerary
Safety first, always
The highest safety standards with certified guides, quality equipment, and comprehensive emergency protocols on every expedition.
Local roots
We are Sherpa and Gurung guides born in these mountains. Our office, staff, and partners are all in Nepal — tourism income stays in the valleys we trek through.
Honest mountains
No overpromising on summits or schedules. We tell you exactly what a route demands, and we train you to meet it.
Sustainable travel
Small groups, leave-no-trace practices, and support for the tea-house economies that make Himalayan trekking possible.
Walk with us
Whether it is your first teahouse trek or your fourth 8,000-metre expedition, the same team will plan it, guide it, and stand beside you on it.
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