We believe tourism can empower rural communities, improving their quality of life and building a bridge between diverse cultures. Through responsible travel, we foster meaningful connections and a positive exchange of knowledge that enrich lives on both sides of the journey.
Our commitment to impactful travel has led to following projects where our team facilitated:
– Building 7+ health centers, benefiting thousands in rural communities in Karnali region and beyond.
– Establishing 10 + micro-hydro and solar electrification projects in Karnali region
– Constructing community schools to expand educational opportunities
– Supporting agricultural initiatives in rural areas for over 7 years
– Launching income-generation and employment projects, including the Great Himalaya Trail, for more than a decade
– Leading 15+ charitable expeditions
– Organizing groundbreaking treks, like the first East-to-West Nepal Expedition with Rosie Swale Pope (UK) and the Speed Trek across Nepal with Sean Burch (USA) in 2011
– Supporting various charitable activities and projects for over 20 years
Each year, we organize charity treks that support rural projects while offering guests an opportunity to explore lesser-known, beautiful regions. Our purpose-driven expeditions are created in partnership with local guides and communities, ensuring authentic experiences that make a positive impact.
Our projects focus on:
– Education: Providing books, furniture, and support for school facilities
– Healthcare: Supplying medicines, training staff, and upgrading health posts
– Agriculture: Supporting sustainable farming to improve food security and livelihoods
-Income generation activities in tourism
These treks are more than adventures; they are journeys of purpose. Alongside breathtaking landscapes, our guests experience genuine people-to-people connections, cultural immersion, and the beauty of the Himalayas in an enriching and sustainable way.
Join us on an unforgettable journey with Tailored Treks and Expeditions – where travel becomes a powerful force for good.
A Sample itinerary (from one of our recent trips)
Journey to the hidden High Himalaya
An immersive journey into the textiles of the mountain communities of the Humla area of Northwestern Nepal
A collaboration between Nearly Wild Weaving and Nomadic Skies Expeditions
Journey Details
Duration: 16 days / 15 nights (Kathmandu to Kathmandu)
Group Size: 7 – 12 people
Local Leaders: Led by expert guides Jigme Lama and Nurbu Lama, who are from the very villages visited on this journey
Creative & Cultural Lead: Irene Evison, tapestry weaver and founder of Nearly Wild Weaving
Trek Lengths: 3 days of short treks (2 – 4 hours each) to reach mountain communities
Accommodation:
5 nights in quality hotels (Kathmandu and Nepalganj)
3 nights in a mountain guest house
7 nights in a fully supported camp beside mountain villages
Fitness Level: Moderate; requires a good level of walking fitness due to the altitude (just below 3000m) and short trekking days.
Highlights of the Journey
– Cultural & Community Immersion:
– Engage with local communities through storytelling, rituals, and traditions
– Visit monasteries, sacred sites, and traditional village settings
– Participate in local ceremonies and experience traditional music and dance
– Nature & Exploration:
– Trek through stunning Himalayan landscapes with breathtaking views
– Explore the biodiversity of the region, including traditional herbal medicine practices
– Optional treks to sacred sites such as Takpaphuk forest and Ralling monastery
– Development & Volunteering Initiatives:
– Visit local schools and engage with students through educational activities
– Learn about healthcare initiatives and visit community health projects
– Support local sustainability projects, including eco-tourism and conservation efforts
– Textile & Artisan Traditions:
– Learn traditional backstrap and shuttle loom weaving
– Observe and participate in spinning goat and yak wool
– Discover ceremonial and traditional clothing: production, symbolism, and repair
– Engage in traditional plant-based dyeing linked to Himalayan medicine
– Work alongside artisans to develop personal creative skills
Detailed Itinerary
29th September: Arrival in Kathmandu, transfer to hotel (Overnight in Kathmandu)
30th September: Explore cultural and artisanal areas of Kathmandu (Overnight in Kathmandu)
1st October: Visit Boudhanath; flight to Nepalgunj (Overnight in Nepalgunj)
2nd October: Flight to Simikot (2950m); introduction to Humla (Overnight in Simikot)
3rd October: Acclimatization and exploration of Simikot, visit local development projects (Overnight in Simikot)
4th October: Short trek to Torpa village (3 – 4 hours, 3100m) (Overnight in Torpa)
5th October: Community interaction, engagement in education and healthcare initiatives, hands-on creative activities (Overnight in Torpa)
6th October: Volunteering in the village, cultural exchange, and personal creative sessions (Overnight in Torpa)
7th October: Short trek to Limatang village (1 – 2 hours), cultural introduction (Overnight in Limatang)
8th October: Community engagement, traditional craft demonstrations, and volunteering (Overnight in Limatang)
9th October: Personal exploration, optional trek to Takpaphuk sacred forest (Overnight in Limatang)
10th October: Further cultural and development project visits, optional trek to Ralling monastery (Overnight in Limatang)
11th October: Trek back to Simikot via Bargaon (3 – 4 hours) (Overnight in Simikot)
12th October: Flight to Kathmandu (Overnight in Kathmandu)
13th October: Free day in Kathmandu or evening departure flight (Overnight in Kathmandu if needed)
14th October: Departure day
Join us for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the rich heritage, landscapes, and development initiatives of the Humla region.
