Rivers, ridgelines and summits run by the people who grew up on them. From the wild water of the Karnali to the south face of Ama Dablam every journey reinvests in the next generation of Nepali guides.
We are Anup Gurung & Rajiv Chand, co-founders of the Himalayan Outdoor Project. Built from decades of real Himalayan experience expeditions, mountaineering, river journeys and professional outdoor operations we created HOP with one clear purpose: to turn the Himalayan experience into meaningful impact.
Every expedition contributes directly to Nepal's remote regions. We reinvest 20% of every journey into:
When you join HOP, you're not just booking an expedition. You become part of a purpose-driven journey that creates opportunity beyond yourself.
"Your journey becomes someone else's beginning."
Every trip is built and led in-house no subcontracted guides, no recycled itineraries. White water, summits, trekking and field courses, each run by people who grew up on this ground.
Three rivers, three characters from big-volume Class V freight trains to quiet multi-day descents through changing terrain.
White Water
CLASS IV–V | 10 Days
Nepal's last free-flowing giant. Big-volume rapids through untouched gorge country.
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White Water
CLASS III–IV | 6 Days
A multi-day descent through changing landscapes, from alpine forest to lowland jungle.
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White Water
CLASS IV–V | 10 Days
A technical, lesser-run river beneath Kanchenjunga's eastern foothills.
View expeditionFrom the world's highest point to Nepal's most accessible trekking peak fixed ropes, real acclimatisation, no shortcuts.
Summit
8,849 M - 50 Days
The full siege-style ascent of the world's highest point, run by Himalayan-born guides.
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Summit
8,849 M|8,516 M - 50 Days
It's the ultimate challenge for mountaineers seeking to conquer two 8,000-meter giants in a single journey.
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Summit
8,163 M - 33 Days
Your gateway to one of the most rewarding 8,000-meter climbing experiences in Nepal a majestic, less-crowded peak that offers the perfect balance of challenge and accessibility.
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Summit
7,135 M - 30 Days
Towering at approximately 7,135 meters in the Annapurna massif, Tilicho Peak is the technical crown of the region.
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Summit
7,132 M - 28 Days
Towering at approximately 7,132 meters in the Annapurna massif, Tilicho Peak is the technical crown of the region.
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Summit
7,126 M - 30 Days
Rising to 7,126 meters in the Peri Himal on the border between Nepal and Tibet.
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Summit
6,812 M - 25 Days
Technical fixed-rope climbing on one of the Himalaya's most iconic peaks.
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Summit
6,476 M - 18 Days
Nepal's highest trekking peak — a 360° platform onto five 8,000m giants.
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Summit
6,189 M - 21 Days
A steep, glaciated intro to high-altitude climbing beneath Lhotse's south face.
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Summit
6,189 M - 19 Days
It follows a journey steeped in mountaineering history and natural wonder. Located close to the Khumbu Glacier.
View expeditionClassic teahouse trails and quieter circuits across every region of Nepal, paced for real acclimatisation.
Trekking
19 DAYS
One of Nepal's most remote and breathtaking adventures, tucked away in the far eastern corner of the country.
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Trekking
14 DAYS
The classic Khumbu approach, Sherpa villages, monasteries and Kala Patthar at dawn.
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Trekking
10 DAYS
The classic Khumbu approach, Sherpa villages, monasteries and Kala Patthar at dawn.
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Trekking
9 DAYS
The closest Himalayan trek to Kathmandu — glaciers, yak pasture and Tamang villages.
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Trekking
15 DAYS
A quieter alternative circuit beneath the eighth-highest mountain on earth.
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Trekking
18 DAYS
A full circuit through Nepal's most varied terrain, climaxing at Thorong La.
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Trekking
10 DAYS
This world-famous trek takes you through the breathtaking Annapurna Himalayas in Nepal.
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Trekking
20 DAYS
The API Trek is not something you brag about; it is something you carry with you quietly.
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Trekking
18 DAYS
The API Trek is not something you brag about; it is something you carry with you quietly.
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Trekking
20 DAYS
Your gateway to one of the last truly isolated expedition environments remaining in the Himalaya a journey into a world where time has stood still for centuries.
View trekEducational programs built for people who want to operate independently in the backcountry, not just visit it.
Course
7 DAYS
Outdoor survival fundamentals taught in the terrain they're meant for.
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Course
5 DAYS
Map, compass and route-finding training for serious backcountry travel.
View courseTrip reports, route notes and Nepal travel logistics from the guides who run these journeys.
Trekking
What first-timers actually need to know before taking on the classic Khumbu route.
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White Water
A journey to Nepal's last free-flowing giant, and what makes it different from every other river here.
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Summits
Which climb is right for you — comparing two of the Khumbu's most iconic peaks.
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Educational
Everything first-timers need to sort — visas, trekking permits and region-specific paperwork.
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Trekking
Why the API Basecamp route deserves a spot on more trekkers' shortlists.
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Educational
Five questions worth asking before you book any operator here.
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