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Ace the Himalaya Trekking Pvt. Ltd.
Ace the Himalaya is a Kathmandu-based trekking and adventure travel company established in 2006 by Prem K. Khatry, a former trekking guide from Nepal's Manaslu region. Headquartered at A-One Business Complex in Thamel, Kathmandu, the company has grown into one of the well-established and top-rated trekking companies in Nepal, organizing professionally guided trekking and tours for travelers from around the world.
With two decades of experience in Himalayan tourism, Ace the Himalaya specializes in trekking in Nepal, peak climbing, mountaineering, cultural tours, helicopter tours, mountain biking, adventure holidays, luxury travel, and customized private trips.
Its trekking portfolio covers Nepal's major Himalayan regions, with popular journeys including the Everest Base Camp Trek, EBC Trek with Helicopter Return, Annapurna Base Camp Trek, Annapurna Circuit Trek, Manaslu Circuit Trek, Langtang Valley Trek, Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek, and other classic and remote trekking routes. The company also organizes peak-climbing adventures such as Island Peak, Mera Peak, and Lobuche Peak, along with cultural and adventure journeys in Nepal and other Himalayan destinations such as Upper Mustang Tiji Festival Tour.
As an experienced trekking agency in Nepal, Ace the Himalaya focuses on professionally planned itineraries, experienced local guides, sustainable tourism, wilderness first-aid preparedness, reliable logistical support, and personalized service. Travelers can choose from established itineraries or arrange customized trekking and tour packages according to their available time, interests, experience, preferred accommodation, and travel style.
One of Ace the Himalaya's distinguishing features is its approach to safe and sustainable drinking water on trekking trails. The company equips its trekking guides with Katadyn water filtration systems to provide filtered drinking water and reduce dependence on single-use plastic bottles. Ace the Himalaya is currently the only trekking company in Nepal providing Katadyn filters through its guides on trekking routes, making this initiative an important part of its responsible trekking practices.
Sustainability is also incorporated into the company's wider operations. Ace the Himalaya is a Travelife Certified trekking and travel company in Nepal, having met more than 200 sustainability requirements covering areas such as environmental responsibility, fair labor practices, community support, responsible tourism management, and sustainable travel operations. The company works to minimize the environmental impact of its trips while supporting local guides, porters, communities, and tourism businesses throughout Nepal.
Ace the Himalaya has built a strong international reputation through traveler feedback and industry recognition. The company is in number one listing in Tripadvisor with more than 3,400 Tripadvisor reviews with an overall 5-star rating. Ace the Himalaya holds the highest number of positive traveler reviews among 3000+ trekking operators in Nepal across Tripadvisor, Google, and Trustpilot.
Its Everest Base Camp Trek has received Tripadvisor's Travelers' Choice Best of the Best Award in 2026, 2025, 2024, and 2022, a prestigious recognition awarded to the top 1% of more than 8 million listings on Tripadvisor based on the quality and quantity of traveler reviews and ratings.
Safety and successful trip operations remain central to the company's trekking programs. Ace the Himalaya reports a 97.4% trek success rate and works with licensed and experienced local trekking guides, including guides trained in wilderness first aid and high-altitude trekking.
Through its combination of long-term Himalayan experience, highly reviewed trekking services, local expertise, sustainability initiatives, experienced guides, customized itineraries, and internationally recognized trekking programs, Ace the Himalaya has established a strong presence among top leading trekking agencies in Nepal.
From classic Everest and Annapurna treks to remote Himalayan journeys, peak climbing, cultural tours, and tailor-made adventures, the company serves travelers looking for a professional and locally operated Nepal trekking company.
Government Registration & Company Information
- Company Name: Ace The Himalaya Trekking Pvt. Ltd.
- Registration No.: 43821/063/064
- VAT No.: 302493630
- Established: 2006
- Founder: Prem Kumar Khatry
- Head Office: A-One Business Complex, Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal
- Country: Nepal
- Telephone: +977 1 4523719, +977 1 4523720
- Mobile: +977 9851102225
- P.O. Box: 1280
Industry Memberships, Certifications & Partnerships
Ace the Himalaya is connected with a range of respected national and international organizations representing Nepal's trekking industry, mountaineering, adventure tourism, environmental responsibility, and sustainable travel. These associations reflect the company's participation in the wider tourism industry and its commitment to responsible Himalayan travel.
- Trekking Agencies' Association of Nepal (TAAN): Registered member of Nepal's principal association for trekking agencies
- Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA): Associated member supporting Nepal's mountaineering and climbing tourism sector
- Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA): Member of the international adventure travel community
- Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA): Connected with the Asia-Pacific travel and tourism network
- Kathmandu Environmental Education Project (KEEP): Associated with initiatives promoting environmentally responsible trekking and tourism
- Travelife: Travelife Certified for meeting recognized sustainability standards in tourism operations
- Adventure Travel Conservation Fund (ATCF): Supports conservation and responsible adventure tourism initiatives
- Sustainable Travel International: Connected with efforts promoting more sustainable tourism practices
- Leave No Trace: Supports responsible outdoor practices designed to minimize environmental impact
- CO2 Neutral Website: Participates in an initiative aimed at addressing the carbon footprint associated with website operations
These memberships, certifications, and partnerships complement Ace the Himalaya's approach to responsible trekking in Nepal, sustainable tourism, environmental awareness, and professionally managed Himalayan adventures.
More information about the company's industry affiliations, certifications, responsible tourism practices, and background is available through the official Ace the Himalaya website.
Promotional Packages
Follow the legendary trail into the Khumbu with Ace the Himalaya and trek through Sherpa settlements, suspension bridges, mountain valleys, and the dramatic landscapes of Sagarmatha National Park before reaching Everest Base Camp at 5,364 m. The journey includes important acclimatization stops at Namche Bazaar and Dingboche and a hike to Kala Patthar at 5,555 m, where trekkers can take in remarkable views of Mount Everest and the surrounding Himalayan peaks. Ace the Himalaya's Everest Base Camp Trek has received Tripadvisor's Travelers' Choice Best of the Best recognition in 2026, 2025, 2024, and 2022.
Behind the trek is Ace the Himalaya's experience operating Himalayan journeys since 2006. Experienced local guides, porter support, carefully planned acclimatization, trekking logistics, and on-trail assistance are brought together to help travelers manage the challenges of high-altitude trekking.
Ace guides also carry Katadyn water filters to provide filtered drinking water where suitable sources are available. For travelers searching for a top-rated trekking company in Nepal for the Everest Base Camp Trek, Ace the Himalaya combines local knowledge, recognized service, and years of experience on one of the world's most iconic trekking routes.
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Enter the heart of the Annapurna Sanctuary with Ace the Himalaya on a trail that brings together mountain villages, terraced landscapes, forests, waterfalls, and increasingly close Himalayan views on the way to Annapurna Base Camp at 4,130 m.
Ace's route also includes the famous sunrise hike to Poon Hill at 3,210 m before continuing deeper into the sanctuary through Chhomrong, Sinuwa, Deurali, and Machhapuchhre Base Camp. At ABC, trekkers arrive beneath the immense Annapurna massif, surrounded by peaks including Annapurna I, Machhapuchhre, and Hiunchuli.
Ace the Himalaya supports the journey with experienced local guides, porter assistance, accommodation, trekking meals, permits, transportation, and practical trail support, allowing travelers to focus on the experience rather than the logistics behind it.
With Himalayan trekking experience dating back to 2006, Ace the Himalaya brings together local expertise, responsible trekking practices, and personalized mountain support for travelers looking for a trusted Annapurna Base Camp trekking company in Nepal.
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See the Annapurna region change day by day on the Annapurna Circuit Trek, from green valleys and traditional mountain communities to the dry, high-altitude landscapes beyond Manang. Ace's 16-day itinerary uses natural trekking trails through Upper Pisang and Ngawal where possible, helping trekkers experience quieter walking sections away from dirt roads. The route gradually climbs through Manang and Yak Kharka before reaching its greatest challenge, Thorong La Pass at 5,416 m, followed by the descent toward sacred Muktinath.
Combined with acclimatization in Manang and the crossing of Thorong La at 5,416 m, this approach gives trekkers a more carefully planned way to experience one of Nepal's classic Himalayan circuits.
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- Organization Name : Ace the Himalaya Trekking Pvt. Ltd.
- Reg. No : 43821/063/064
- Vat No : 302493630
- Address : A One Business Complex, Thamel
- Country : Nepal
- Website URL : www.acethehimalaya.com
- Email : mail@acethehimalaya.com
- Telephone number : 977 1 4523719, 4523720
- Mobile number : 00977-9851102225
- Fax : 977 1 4444911
- PO Box : 1280
- Key Person : Prem Kumar Khatri
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