Porters Protection

Porters form the backbone of our operations. Without the enduring work of these hard working people, any trekking and mountaineering activities into Nepal’s terrain would be virtually impossible. They carry for individual trekkers, organized groups and climbing expedition and for shops, lodges and teahouses. Having presided over the Presidency of Porters’ Progress, Nepal chapter, we have actually taken the lead for many years in securing condition that are appropriate to Nepali porters well being and which aims to improve the working and living condition of trekking porters. Over the period since our Presidency with Porters’ Progress, Nepal we have repeatedly sought to raise awareness of issues relating to the safety International Porter Protection Group (IPPG) initiatives and follow their policies and guidelines that seek to guarantee fair wages, appropriate working condition and welfare of Nepal’s porters who are engaged with the country’s tourism industries.

Following are some of the measure we have guaranteed while hiring the porters for our trips: