Policies
Responsible Travel in the Khumbu
A responsible trek treats the Khumbu as a living home and protected landscape, not only as a backdrop for a personal challenge.
Reviewed 25 August 2026
Respect communities
Ask before photographing people or entering religious spaces. Walk around mani walls and chortens in the customary direction, follow local instructions, and pay fairly for services rather than treating hospitality as an entitlement.
Reduce trail impact
Carry reusable water and a small waste bag, avoid single-use packaging where practical, use established paths and toilets, and do not remove stones, plants, fossils, prayer flags, or other objects from the landscape.
Staff welfare questions
Before booking, ask how porter loads, insurance, equipment, wages, accommodation, emergency evacuation, and tipping are handled. A responsible operator should be willing to answer clearly and in writing.
Do not overpromise impact
Environmental and community projects should name partners, locations, dates, funding, and evidence. We will keep claims modest until those details can be published and checked.
Questions about a booking or the information on this page? Contact the team.