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Private Himalaya specialises in Everest treks as well as climbs and hikes elsewhere in the Himalaya. Our goal is to help all our customers enjoy a unique safe experience trekking in the Himalaya. And because we offer a choice of open climbs and private climbs we can tailor make a trip to fit in exactly with what you want.

Most importantly, when you arrive in Nepal you will find we operate our own treks to make sure you have an amazing experience. If you book with us you trek with us. This means we hand pick and train all our guides to ensure they are amongst the most professional in Nepal. Our climbing guides are Everest summiteers and so you are always in great hands. Wherever you trek though, your safety is always our main priority and this is never compromised.

Our sales team know all the routes we operate in the Himalaya well and can provide expert advice on planning your trip, assessing your ability and experience to recommend a trek that is exactly right for you. So whatever you want to do in Nepal please do contact us.

We look forward to welcoming you in Nepal.

Training walks

Start by choosing the best route for your trek

See our recommendations and advice on all the trek routes including:

» Classic Everest trek
» Everest via Gokyo Lakes
» Mera Peak
» Everest and Island Peak
» Pioneers Trail

Find out which is the best for you

When to trek

Private treks

Charity treks

Open group treks

These are just some of the great features we offer on our private treks


End your trek in style and helicopter out
Short on time and need to cut a few days or just get an extra close up of those amazing Himalayan peaks

Totally flexible trekking
Decide your plan each day with your guide or do as much or as little as you like

 Why book with us

  • We operate our treks in the Himalaya to high standards: we do not cut costs by paying porters and guides low wages and we do not cut corners by leaving out critical things like pulse oxymeters or being fully bonded and insured. But because you book direct with us you still get great prices. So if you find a trek with everything we include at a lower price just let us know and we will do our best to price match.
  • The whole of your trip can be tailor made to your requirement: your choice of routes, length of trek and dates in a custom made trip
  • Private airport collection, hotels before and after the trek, internal flights, park fees, guides and porters and all your accommodation on the trek.
  • Safety is the highest priority on all our Everest treks with detailed risk assessments and guides who are all trained in first aid and altitude sickness prevention
  • We have full insurance for all public liability risks with a Lloyds backed insurer and are a fully bonded member of ABTA so that all monies paid to us are secure.
  • We operate to the highest standards of responsible travel. Our porters are treated well and we support the Leave no Trace rules so that the Himalaya are not spoiled.

 What clients say

Paul and Jane summit Mera Peak
We had a great time. The team were amazing!
Tracey and Phil, UK
Mark and Iona at Everest Base Camp
Fabulous trek. Will be a lifelong memory
Mark and Iona, USA

For a real insight into what the Everest trek is like have a look at our videos


The full Classic Everest Base Camp route

The fly-by view of the Classic route

Everest hikes and other great treks in the Nepal Himalaya

Rated by National Geographic as one of the top 5 treks in the world, the Everest trek to base camp is on most keen trekker's wish list. And everyone who has walked up the mighty Khumbu valley to visit the camp from which so many great adventurers have launched their Everest challenge agrees this is a fantastic experience. The classic Everest trek is just that, a once in a lifetime opportunity to trek in the footsteps of real legends.

But the Himalaya are about far more than just the classic Everest hike. We offer 4 variations on just hiking to Everest base camp including the remote Gokyo Lakes trek and the chance to include reaching a real summit, Island Peak on your trek. And outside of the Khumbu there are some other wonderful treks that take you “One Step Beyond”.

To the east of Everest is the fabulous Mera Peak trek, the highest trekking peak in Nepal and this offers some of the most spectacular views of the Himalaya on a trek that goes to 6500m but still requires no previous technical experience.

To the West is the huge Annapurna range with the famous circuit of the Massif and next door its less well know but equally spectacular Manaslu Circuit. Both of these offer great trekking all year round even when the Monsoon closes the main Everest routes.

So wherever you want to go and whatever your reason for wanting to trek in the Himalaya: whether you want to trek to Everest base camp for charity, tour Annapurna as part of a group, or climb Island Peak for a specific celebration such as a birthday or wedding anniversary, we can help you with all the arrangements.

Just follow the quick links above to find everything you need to plan the perfect Himalayan trek.
Private Himalaya's Blog
Fri, 31 Jan 2014 11:51:13 +0000

PH Blog Fact of the day! The new ‘Everest’ Movie will not be filmed on Everest! Not even in Nepal!!
An interesting fact about the new Everest movie! ‘According to The Nepali Times’ Vijay Lama, the captain of Nepal Airlines (also known as one of the most popular film actors in Nepal, has received a golden opportunity! He and a group of 12 Nepalese Sherpas are off to  Val Paradiso in Italy to film the outdoor [click to read more]
Thu, 23 Jan 2014 12:38:41 +0000

PH Blog What should I know before I book my trek to Everest base camp?
Things you must and should know before trekking to Everest base camp!   Everest is still, and will always be, the most coveted goal for serious climbers setting their sights on conquering the World’s highest mountain.  As such it has a great attraction for ambitious trekkers who wish to walk in the footsteps of these Everest [click to read more]
Thu, 12 Dec 2013 11:56:46 +0000

PH Blog My father and I went to Nepal in October this year in to attempt the Everest Base Camp trek with Private Himalaya/Expeditions (PE). The experience was amazing and one we will never forget, right from the start we were so well looked after by PE.
If YOU are thinking about a trek to Everest Base Camp,  just look at our reviews!   The best recommendation I could give is to use PE again and I will be doing that with my wife in the next 2 years..Island Peak is a definite and there is always Kili in the future which [click to read more]
Fri, 06 Dec 2013 12:55:47 +0000

PH Blog Success for Philippe as he completes his Mera Peak Climb in the Himalayas with Private Expeditions!!
  The Mera Peak expedition starts with a beautiful trek up the relatively quiet Arun Valley and ends with you reaching the summit of Nepal’s highest trekking Peak. From here the views are really breath-taking: all the Himalayan giants,- Everest, Lhotse and Ama Dablam – can be seen and having trekked in the dark you [click to read more]
Wed, 27 Nov 2013 15:22:51 +0000

PH Blog Mount Everest News! : Proposals for a ‘Hillary’ Peak and ‘Tenzing’ Peak are underway!!
Two  unnamed mountains  are to be called Hillary Peak and Tenzing Peak, former Nepal Mountaineering Association president Ang Tshering Sherpa said. The two peaks — Hillary’s at 7,681m and Tenzing’s at 7,916m — have never been climbed and are expected to be opened to climbers in the spring season that starts in March. Officials hope the [click to read more]
Wed, 13 Nov 2013 11:29:58 +0000

PH Blog What’s Buzzing in the World of Everest treks? Was Rupee really the first dog to trek Everest Base camp??? Private Expeditions brings you a round up news …… The NEW Fox Everest show and a Dog named Rupee…
Trekking Everest news!   Trekking Everest News!!!!!!  The USA network, Fox announced  a 10 episode event series about Mount Everest!  Describing it as “a suspenseful, action-packed drama that revolves around a group of hikers on an expedition to conquer Mount Everest” in which “secrets are revealed and the truth about their motives are uncovered as [click to read more]
Mon, 11 Nov 2013 12:28:47 +0000

PH Blog Training for An Everest trek? Or to Climb Kilimanjaro? There’s an app for that!
We all have lists, whether its a shopping list, a list of work to do for that free weekend around the house, a Christmas wish list! We just love it when we have ticked all those boxes off!  Its a huge accomplishment! Well when we were just browsing through the app store we were delighted [click to read more]
Sun, 03 Nov 2013 08:20:57 +0000

PH Blog From Ely to Everest Two great friends took on the trek of their life as they trek Everest Base Camp and summit!!!!!
   From Ely to Everest….Two great friends take on the trek of their life as they summit Everest Base Camp with Private Expeditions!  And so on to the expedition……     Less than a week ago, October 2013, two great friends Tim Titmarsh and Keith Gallois, two ordinary middle-aged family men, embarked on a three [click to read more]

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