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Our Story & Mission

More than a tour company — a passionate team dedicated to sharing Nepal's beauty while giving back to its communities.

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Our Story

Born From a Love of Nepal

Nepal Mountain Tours & Travel was founded by Ranjan Bhandari, a Nepal-born adventurer, community leader and social entrepreneur who has spent his life bridging the gap between Nepal's incredible mountain landscapes and the outside world.

What started as a vision to share Nepal's extraordinary trekking routes with international visitors has grown into a multi-faceted organisation — one that operates world-class mountain tours while simultaneously investing in the communities that make Nepal so special.

We are government-registered trekking and tour operators, members of the Trekking Agencies Association of Nepal (TAAN) and Nepal Tourism Board approved. Headquartered on JP Road, Thamel — the heart of Kathmandu's adventure district.

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Our Team

The People Behind Your Adventure

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Ranjan Bhandari

Ranjan Bhandari

Founder & CEO · Community Leader

Ranjan Bhandari is a passionate Nepali entrepreneur, trekking expert and community advocate. With over 15 years in Nepal's tourism and social sector, Ranjan founded Nepal Mountain Tours & Travel with a clear philosophy: adventure travel should benefit the traveller, the guide, and the community equally.

Beyond leading mountain tours, Ranjan dedicates significant time to grassroots development work through Chitwan Community Projects — running education, livelihood and health programmes in Gawai Village, Chitwan.

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Swapna Poudel Bhandari

Swapna Poudel Bhandari

Operations Manager

Swapna manages day-to-day operations at Nepal Mountain Tours & Travel — coordinating trip logistics, client communications and guide scheduling to ensure every trek runs flawlessly from first enquiry to final farewell.

Giving Back

Social & Community Work

Ranjan Bhandari believes that tourism and community development go hand in hand. Through Chitwan Community Projects, he leads volunteer-driven development initiatives in Gawai Village, Chitwan — working to improve education, livelihoods and health for vulnerable families.

Visitors to Nepal Mountain Tours & Travel can choose to include a community visit day or volunteer placement as part of their Nepal itinerary — giving back directly while experiencing authentic rural Nepali life.

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Want to Volunteer or Learn More?

We welcome international volunteers and donors to the Chitwan Community Projects. You can combine a Nepal trek with meaningful community time — contact Ranjan directly.

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What We Stand For

Our Mission & Core Values

Adventure First

We believe adventure transforms people. We push the limits of possibility — safely — so our clients return home forever changed by the Himalayas.

Integrity

We say what we include and include what we say. No hidden costs, no surprises. Every booking comes with a detailed, transparent cost breakdown.

Sustainability

No single-use plastics on our treks. We fund trail maintenance and contribute to the communities whose landscapes we share with our guests.

Community

Fair wages above minimum for every guide and porter. A portion of every booking goes directly into Chitwan Community Projects and similar initiatives.

Our Journey

Milestones That Shaped Us

From a single guide with a dream to Nepal's trusted mountain travel company — here are the moments that define who we are.

2010 — Founded in Thamel, Kathmandu

Ranjan Bhandari registers Nepal Mountain Tours & Travel on JP Road, Thamel. The company's first season leads 12 trekkers to Everest Base Camp.

2012 — Chitwan Community Projects Launched

Ranjan founds the Chitwan Community Projects in Gawai Village — starting with a goat project and children's education programme for 15 families.

2015 — Earthquake Humanitarian Response

After the April earthquake devastated Langtang and Gorkha communities, Ranjan redirected all company resources to relief work and was among the first to help rebuild Langtang teahouses.

2018 — Women's Empowerment Programme

The Chitwan women's literacy and sewing cooperative launched — training 40+ women in skills that generate independent income for their families.

2022 — Biogas & Clean Water Expansion

Biogas units installed for 8 families in Gawai Village alongside clean water pump infrastructure — reducing deforestation and waterborne illness.

2024 — 5,000 Trekkers Milestone

Nepal Mountain Tours & Travel welcomes its 5,000th trekker. A donation to Chitwan Community Projects is made in every trekker's name.

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Countries Served
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Community Families Supported
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Trek Nepal. Make a Difference.

Every trip with us supports both world-class mountain adventure and community development in Nepal.

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