Female Guided Treks
Supporting local community
Sustainable Tourism
Join us for a private trek with a female guide or one of our small group departures.
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Trek with Purpose
People, not just places
We are a community of explorers, of wanderers, of the curious.
We are a group of determined Nepali female guides with a passion for giving and sharing the knowledge of the mountains. What started six years ago as an idea has grown into a vibrant community, connecting travellers, female guides and local people through meaningful journeys across Nepal.
People
Stories from our guides
Giving back to local communities
Small Steps, Lasting Change
Our community journey began in August 2024 at Darbar Primary School in Gorkha. One of our guests had visited the school, seen its needs and wanted to help but wasn’t sure where to begin. Together, we organised our first free health camp for the children. That small beginning inspired us to do more for the communities along the trails we walk.
Soon after, we stumbled upon Ruma, a beautiful Magar village in Myagdi, with Dhaulagiri rising behind it. The warmth of the people stayed with us, but so did the growing problem of plastic waste. We began with awareness sessions and village clean-ups led alongside local children which was super successful. Over time, the project grew to include more than 200 locally made bamboo baskets throughout the village for separating waste.
Since then, our work has expanded to health camps, medical equipment, school supplies, a free community library and volunteer-led programmes where people can share skills that genuinely benefit the village. These projects are still growing, and every trek with 8Mountains helps them continue.
A big portion of our profits goes back into this work so your journey through Nepal can leave something meaningful behind.
Volunteer
Stay a little longer
Some people stay on after the trek. You can help with English classes at the school, teach something at the community library, join a cleanup, or work with the health posts if you are medically trained. Tell us what you can do and we will see where it fits.
What people say
From those who walked with us
Amazing female owned company! We were deciding between multiple companies but were certain straight after entering 8mountains! The staff is very friendly and helpful, everyone speaks perfect English and Vivi explained everything that we wanted to know straight away. Our lovely guide Sharmila was perfect match to our group and we had a wonderful time together. She s very sweet and kind but also super reliable and she always made sure we are okay and happy. We did Manaslu circuit and even though it had its challenges, we enjoyed it so much and had fun along the way. I m super grateful we got to do it together and highly recommend doing your next trek with 8mountains, not just to have a great trekking experience, but also to support a company of young people that are empowering women, supporting local communities and also making a difference!
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Incredible! Friendly and kind guides, and the team at the office made everything so easy from start to finish. Also so nice to see the company supporting local initiatives and women's empowerment. I'll be sure coming back for all my future treks!!!!
I had a great experience trekking the Nar Phu Valley with 8mountains. I joined a small group of four other travelers, which made the trek feel personal and well organized. Our guide, Pema Sherpa, was friendly, knowledgeable, and always made sure everyone was comfortable and safe throughout the journey. The communication before the trek was clear, and everything was arranged smoothly. The itinerary was well planned, and the remote landscapes of Nar Phu Valley were absolutely incredible. I would definitely recommend 8mountains to anyone looking for a professional and reliable trekking company in Nepal. Thank you to Pema and the whole team for a memorable experience!
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I cannot recommend 8 Mountains enough. I did the Dura Lekh trek with Samy and Sulav as my guides, and it was one of the coolest things I did in a full year of travel. I went on a whim, and am so glad that I decided to go. It was well-planned with transportation out to a very remote part of Nepal all arranged, amazing food provided, and even porters to carry our gear. The trek itself was absolutely breathtaking with views of Dhaulagiri mountain and 360 degree mountain views. We camped in a beautiful place and hiked up to the Durs Lekh peak for both sunset and sunrise - spectacular. The trip was amazing, and especially because of the leadership and people who were a part of it. I will never forget the experience and the friends I made!! Thank you Samy and Sulav
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Registered with the Nepal Tourism Board
A licensed operator on the government register, not an informal arrangement.
Government-licensed guides
Every guide holds a national trekking licence and is trained in mountain first aid.
You do not need a plan yet
Talk to a guide who has walked the route. It is free, there is nothing to sign, and it is mostly us answering your questions.
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We send one story a month from the trail. A guide’s season, a village, a traveller’s postcard. Nothing else.