The short answer
A reliable agency is licensed, gives a written itinerary with inclusions and exclusions, shares a real office address and has reviews you can check. Industry bodies such as the national trekking agencies' association list member companies. Tourist information desks, including the national tourism board office in Kathmandu, can give maps and general guidance.
Choose a registered agency and be wary of prices that look too good to compare. Ask what is included, who the guide is and how the company handles emergencies and refunds.
Key facts
- Check
- Licence, address, reviews
- Written
- Itinerary and inclusions
- Ask
- Emergency plan, refunds
- Choose
- Registered agency
How it works
- Search several agenciesCompare.
- Check licence and officeAsk for proof.
- Read the itineraryInclusions and exclusions.
- Ask about guidesExperience and licence.
- Pay safelyReceipt and terms.
Insider tip
Message two or three companies and compare how clearly they answer.
Avoid this
Do not pay a large deposit before checking the licence.
Related questions
Is booking online safe?
Yes with a verified company and clear terms.
Is a cheap price a red flag?
Often, if inclusions are vague.
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