Sustainability

Our vision is to lead in authentic, responsible travel experiences that protect Nepal’s culture and nature for future generations.

🌿Our Commitment to Sustainable Travel

Aspart of our responsible travel philosophy, we carefully manage each journey to minimize environmental impact and support local communities.

🌍 Sustainable Travel Practices

Carefully selected destinations based on sustainability criteria
Local guides trained in environmental practices
Collaboration with partners committed to sustainable practices
Preference for electric and low-emission transport
No promotion of activities that harm wildlife

🏢 Sustainable Business Operations

Powered mainly by hydropower and solar energy
Yearly tree-planning program
Reduction of paper-use in office
3% of the profit from each trip goest to a trusted local NGO

📈Our Goals in 2025

We are committed to turning sustainability from a vision into action

🌱Improved Carbon management

Measure scope 1 & 2 emisisons and set a clear path toward net-zero targets
Begin tracking scope 3 emissions from transport, and other travel servi
Plant and monitor 260+ trees to restore biodiversity and provide off-season employment (see below)

🤝 Sustainable Partnerships

Collaborate more with certified suppliers and partners (e.g. Eco-hotels)
Encourage stronger commitment from existing suppliers and partners

📋 Internal Management

Publish our full sustainability policy for transparency and accountability
Develop and share our annual sustainability report with goals and progress

🌏What you can do as Traveler

Small actions from travelers can have a big impact House

Offset your carbon emissions during booking
Choose low-emission mode of transport in Nepal
Shop, eat and drink at local businesses
Collect and carry your own waste especially during treks
Respect local cultures and dress modestly
Consider contributing to a local project or NGO (e.g. find out more on VolNepal)
Share your responsible travel experience to inspire others

🌐Our Memberships and Affiliations

Collaborating with other sustainability-oriented initiatives is vital for us

UN Global Compact
Global Plastic Initiative
Glasgow Declaration for Climate Action in Tourism
Nepal Tourism Board
Mountain Partnership
Trekking Agencies' Association of Nepal
Nepal Mountaineering Association
Adventure Travel Trade Association
Village Tourism Promotion Forum Nepal

Download our Sustainability Policy

Click on the link to read our policy: link

🌱Planting Trees for a Green and White Himalaya

On July 5–6, 2025, Himalyan Circuit led a Mardi Himal tree planting initiative to help preserve the fragile Himalayan environment and support local communities. With deforestation and global warming threatening the region, planting trees has become more important than ever. This project not only contributes to environmental conservation but also provides meaningful work for our trekkers during the off-season when tourism slows down.

Find out more in our blog: https://himalayancircuit.com/blog/blogs/mardi-himal-tree-planting/

`❤️` Our commitment to Nepal's community

Giving back is at the heart of what we do. We partner with a local NGO to support the communities we visit and allocate 3% of profits from every trip to fund projects in livelihood support, sustainable agriculture, clean water, and education.

Of that 1% of all profits directly supports our RiseHER initiative, empowering Nepali schoolgirls through inspiration, education, and opportunity.