The document discusses the Great Himalaya Trail, one of the longest hiking trails in the world that runs through Nepal. It is divided into ten sections that span different regions of Nepal and open up the country to travelers. The document then provides examples of multi-day hiking tours offered on the trail, which aim to benefit local communities in remote areas and spread tourism across Nepal in an ethical way. It promotes the company as striving to satisfy customers and partners while preserving the environment and benefiting stakeholders.

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2. What is the Great Himalaya Trail? One of the longest and highest walking trails in the world. Has two trails, an upper and a lower Divided into ten sections Opens up the whole of Nepal to the intrepid traveller

3. KANCHENJUNGA Spectacular Terrain

4. MAKALU BARUN Wild & Beautiful

5. ROLWALING & EVEREST Top of the World

6. LANGTANG & HELAMBU Cultural Haven

7. MANASLU & GANESH East West Bridge

8. ANNAPURNA & MUSTANG Adventure Central

9. DOLPO Mystical Cultures

10. RARA & JUMLA Lost Paradise

11. HUMLA Hidden Cultures

12. THE FAR WEST Totally Unexplored

13. Tourism Implications Is multi-trail hence repeat sales possibilities Has off the beaten options – expands the market, authentic experiences Potential to spread benefits of tourism Has both soft adventure and expedition possibilities Product development options endless

14. Sample Products LIMI VALLEY CIRCUIT – HUMLA 18 days – Euros 1800.- pp A in-depth look into the hidden valley of Limi and its unique Tibetan sub-culture WILD WEST CHARITY TOUR - RARA 15 days – Euros 1340.- pp A tour supporting the development of education in Nepal’s remote regions.

15. Sample Products TREKKING WITH YAKS - DOLPO 24 days – Euros 3440.- pp Following the footsteps of the Yak caravans in Dolpo which trade in salt with Tibet HIDDEN KINGDOM of MUSTANG 16 days – Euros 1800.- pp Discovering the insides of this amazing hidden kingdom within Nepal.

16. Sample Products TAMANG HERITAGE TRAIL – LANGTANG 9 days – Euros 1800.- pp Homestays and spread of benefits in this off the beaten trail in the Langtang Valley SHAMANISM TREK - HELAMBU 11 days – Euros 1800.- pp Discovering the life science of Shamanism. In August, a full moon festival

17. Sample Products YOGA in the MOUNTAINS – Custom 18 days – Euros 1800.- pp A mixture of Yoga and trekking in one of the best landscapes in the world. CHO LA PASS TREK - EVEREST 18 days – Euros 1800.- pp One of the 25 best new trips in the planet – National Geographic Adventure

18. Why us? We get IT! CLIENTS – need to be blown away!* everytime * PARTNERS – need to make money * ethically * ENVIRONMENT – needs to be preserved COMMUNITIES & STAKEHOLDERS – have to benefit STRIVE for awin win win win!

19. Company Snap Shot Five time Responsible Tourism Awards nominated Travellers from at least 30 countries, aged from 5 years to 85 years Over 100 direct stakeholders Offering trips in Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan, & India One of the few travel companies to start with CSR principles In 2009, managed over USD 30,000 travel philanthropy in two projects Recommended by Lonely Planet National Geographic Adventure