Welcome to Sherpa Encounters - trekking and cultural tours.

Experience the Himalayas on your own terms with our expert help. Our treks are designed for a first encounter experience and for the many who return with us again and again.

Our treks also include 3 days of unique activities and immersion in the chaos and unforgettable experience that is Kathmandu!

“Sherpa Encounters" says it all. We provide a unique, up close and personal, opportunity for you to see, touch and feel the amazing culture and energy of Nepal and the Sherpa people. You will experience the special atmosphere, genuine warmth and tranquillity of the many quaint villages along the Solu-Khumbu route. You will be in awe, throughout your journey, of the scale and grandeur of the highest giants of the Himalayas.

Walk in the footsteps of Sir Edmund Hillary and discover why he was so impressed with the Sherpa people and why he dedicated his life’s work to improving their lot.

The scenery, the Sherpa culture and the spirit of the Himalayas, will captivate you in a life changing journey unlike any other.

We have many, many years of experience with a depth of knowledge of the area and culture. We will share stories and learn about that culture together as we walk each day and as we gather in the evenings in the friendly tea houses which we have handpicked along the route for service, value and atmosphere.

If you have dreamed of seeing Nepal and Everest, we can make it a reality. Almost anyone with a little fitness and determination can experience this trip of a lifetime. Our treks are designed for a wide range of physical abilities and life stages. We equip each tour with the resources and gear to make sure we give you all the tools for a safe and enjoyable journey with the highest chance of success.

Our treks are not a forced march. You walk each day at your own pace under our guidance. We get there when we get there! There is time each day, through the acclimatisation process, to stop and to see the scenery and explore many tiny villages and points of interest. Of course there are some rules and expectations for group dynamics to keep you safe and on the right path. We have sufficient support staff to allow the group to spread and arrive at the day’s destination at different times. We accommodate different levels of fitness and desire, allowing you to make this your walk, not ours.

Each trek has fully trained and experienced Himalayan group leaders and guides, equipped with leading safety and first aid resources, including a portable hyperbaric chamber, medical O2, cell and sat phones. We have the training and knowledge to use the equipment properly.  We give you every opportunity to get the most out of your journey. Our licensed Sherpa guides and helpers were born and raised in the region and they live in Villages we will be visiting. They have done the treks, literally hundreds of times. You will be "blown away" with the levels of care and service we provide.

Our trek support team members are part of our “Sherpa family”. You will interact with them and experience their way of life, their genuine friendship and desire to please.

Enjoy the challenge of high altitude remote trekking with the luxury of excellent service and the comfort and safety of travelling with a competent well equipped group. You will feel firsthand the legendary hospitality of the Sherpa hosts as we travel from tea house to tea house.

Yes, there is the pride of accomplishment in just making it to the destination, but you will also cherish wonderful new and lasting friendships that develop from within the group through the common effort of reaching your goals together.   

Sounds good so far?

Please explore our entire web site for further information and don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions.

Sherpa Encounters will reply to all enquiries within 24 hours.