Locals who know
the trail.
Founded in Kathmandu by IFMGA-track guides, Udante is a licensed Nepali operator — not a reseller. We live here, we guide here, and 1% of every booking goes back to mountain schools & trail clean-ups.
From Thamel to Thapagaun — staying local matters.
We started in 2010 in Thamel with two guides and a commitment: pay porters fairly, keep groups small, and never cut acclimatization days. Today we’re based in Thapagaun, New Baneshwor (M8RM+FF, Bagmati Province) — closer to the airport and trailheads, but still 100% Nepali-owned.
Our Guides
NMA & TAAN certified, Wilderness First Aid, fluent English + Japanese/Chinese. Avg 12 years on trail. Porter welfare: 15kg limit, insurance, fair wages — verified by TAAN.
Licenses & Trust
NTB License 12345 • TAAN • NMA • Keep Nepal Clean • Insurance: Himalayan Rescue Association. Government registered, audited annually.
How we work
- • Small groups (max 10) — better acclimatization
- • Daily SpO₂ checks, built-in acclimatization days
- • Helicopter standby via Simrik Air, HRA-linked
- • TIMS/ACAP/Sagarmatha permits handled — you carry a copy
Sustainability & Community
Leave No Trace, tea-house stays, local produce, carbon offset option. Community homestays in Ghandruk & Chitwan. 1% for trail cleanup & school supplies in Khumbu & Annapurna.
M8RM+FF Kathmandu, Bagmati Province — 10 min from airport. Mon–Sat 09:00–18:00.
Permit & Safety — we handle it
TIMS, ACAP, Sagarmatha permits — fees included where noted. Daily SpO₂, Diamox guidance, honest pacing. Insurance mandatory for 3000m+. Helicopter evacuation on call. Briefing + packing check in Thamel/Thapagaun before you fly to Lukla.