Next Trip Nepal Treks & Expedition Pvt. Ltd. is a government registered and officially licensed trekking company in Nepal, based in Thamel, Kathmandu. Before you book a trek with any company in Nepal, it is worth knowing exactly who you are trusting with your permits, your safety, and your money. This page brings together our company registration, tourism licenses, memberships, insurance coverage, and staff certifications in one place, so that travelers, partner agencies, and search engines can verify our legitimacy directly.
Why We Publish Our Company Documents and Registration
Nepal’s trekking industry has grown fast, and with that growth has come a real problem. Search for almost any popular route and you will find dozens of websites offering nearly identical itineraries and prices, and not all of them belong to an actual registered company with a real office and real guides. Some are simply booking fronts with no license, no insurance, and no accountability if something goes wrong on the trail.
We publish our documentation openly because trekkers deserve a way to check who they are actually dealing with before they send a deposit. A government registered trekking company in Nepal has to meet requirements that an unregistered website does not, including formal company registration, tax registration, and in many cases a specific trekking agency license from the Department of Tourism. Showing this information plainly, rather than only mentioning it in passing, is part of how we want to be judged.
What Government Registration Actually Means for Your Trek
It is easy to skim past the words government registered without thinking about what they actually change for you as a traveler. In practical terms, a properly registered and licensed trekking company can legally purchase your permits in advance under its own name, take legal responsibility if a service fails to match what was promised, issue a real invoice or receipt tied to a registered business rather than a personal bank transfer, and be held accountable by TAAN, NMA, or the Department of Tourism if a serious complaint is raised against it. An unregistered website offering the same treks at a similar price cannot always guarantee any of that, even if the marketing looks identical.
This matters most in restricted areas such as Manaslu, where permits legally cannot be issued to an individual trekker at all. They can only be processed through a company that holds the correct government authorization. If an agency cannot show that authorization, it usually means someone else, often an unnamed subcontractor, is actually running your trek behind the scenes.
Is Next Trip Nepal a Government Registered Trekking Company in Nepal
Yes. Next Trip Nepal Treks & Expedition Pvt. Ltd. is registered as a private limited company in Nepal and operates as a licensed trekking and tour operator serving the Everest, Annapurna, Manaslu, and Langtang regions along with peak climbing expeditions and cultural tours across the country. We are an active member of the Trekking Agencies Association of Nepal, commonly known as TAAN, and we are affiliated with the Nepal Mountaineering Association, known as NMA. Both of these are established Nepali tourism bodies that trekkers and partner agencies can check independently, and both memberships are displayed on this page.
Being a government registered and officially licensed trekking company in Nepal is not just a label. It means our company can legally process trekking permits on your behalf, that we carry a fixed registered address rather than operating anonymously, and that there is a real legal entity behind every booking rather than a website with no accountability behind it.
Quick Company Verification Facts
These are the core details that you, your bank, your travel insurer, or your embassy can use to verify our company independently.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Legal company name | Next Trip Nepal Treks & Expedition Pvt. Ltd. |
| Company type | Private Limited Company, registered in Nepal |
| Company registration number | |
| PAN number | |
| Founder and CEO | Kiran Basnet |
| TAAN membership | Active member of the Trekking Agencies Association of Nepal |
| NMA affiliation | Affiliated with the Nepal Mountaineering Association |
| Registered office address | Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal, Post Box No 20561 |
| Phone and WhatsApp | +977 9869225929 |
| nexttripnepal@gmail.com | |
| Office hours | Monday to Friday 9 am to 6 pm, Saturday 9 am to 3 pm, Sunday closed |
If you want to double check any of these details independently, you can reach us directly through our Contact Us page, or read what past clients say about working with us on our Reviews page.
Government Registration and Legal Documents
These are the foundational documents that confirm Next Trip Nepal Treks & Expedition Pvt. Ltd. is a legally registered business in Nepal, not an informal operation running out of a booking website.
| Document | Issuing Authority | What It Confirms |
|---|---|---|
| Company Registration Certificate | Office of the Company Registrar, Government of Nepal | That Next Trip Nepal Treks & Expedition Pvt. Ltd. is legally incorporated as a private limited company in Nepal |
| PAN Registration Certificate | Inland Revenue Department, Government of Nepal | Our official tax identification, used for all business transactions and invoicing |
| Local Business Registration Certificate | Kathmandu Metropolitan City, local ward office | Our authorization to operate a business at our registered address in Thamel |
| Renewed Tax Clearance Certificate | Inland Revenue Department, Government of Nepal | Confirmation that our company tax obligations are current, renewed each fiscal year |
Tourism Industry Licenses and Memberships
A number of the regions we operate in, including Manaslu and other restricted areas, require specific tourism licenses on top of standard company registration before an agency is legally allowed to arrange permits and lead treks there. This layered system is one of the clearest ways to tell an official trekking company in Nepal apart from a website with no real operating authority behind it.
| Document | Issuing Authority | What It Confirms |
|---|---|---|
| Trekking Agency License | Department of Tourism, Government of Nepal | Our legal authorization to operate as a licensed trekking agency in Nepal |
| Nepal Tourism Board Registration | Nepal Tourism Board | Our registration with the national body responsible for promoting and regulating tourism in Nepal |
| TAAN Membership Certificate | Trekking Agencies Association of Nepal | Our active membership in the main professional association representing trekking agencies in Nepal |
| NMA Affiliation Certificate | Nepal Mountaineering Association | Our affiliation with the association overseeing mountaineering and high altitude trekking standards |
| Restricted Area Trekking Authorization | Department of Immigration, Government of Nepal | Our standing authorization to process restricted area permits, including for the Manaslu region, on behalf of trekkers |
Insurance and Safety Documents
Trekking at altitude in the Everest, Annapurna, Manaslu, and Langtang regions carries real risk, and safety paperwork matters as much as legal paperwork. These documents cover our company operations and our field staff.
| Document | Issuing Authority | What It Confirms |
|---|---|---|
| Company Liability Insurance Certificate | Licensed Nepali insurance provider | That our company carries liability coverage for its trekking and tour operations |
| Guide and Porter Insurance Coverage | Licensed Nepali insurance provider | That our guides and porters are covered by accident and rescue insurance while working on our treks |
| Emergency Rescue and Evacuation Partnership Confirmation | Helicopter rescue and evacuation partner | Our working relationship with a rescue provider for high altitude emergency evacuation |
Guide and Staff Certifications
The people leading your trek matter as much as the company behind them. These documents relate to the training and licensing of our field team, from lead guides down to support staff.
| Document | Issuing Authority | What It Confirms |
|---|---|---|
| Government Licensed Trekking Guide Certificates | Department of Tourism, Government of Nepal | That our lead guides hold official government trekking guide licenses |
| Wilderness First Aid and High Altitude Safety Training | Recognized trekking and mountaineering training institute | That our guides have completed formal first aid and altitude safety training |
| Porter Welfare Compliance Statement | Internal company policy, aligned with International Porter Protection Group guidelines | Our commitment to fair pay, proper equipment, and safe working loads for porters |
You can read more about the people behind these certifications on our Our Team page, including our founder Kiran Basnet and our lead trekking guides.
Regions and Treks We Legally Operate
Our registration and licenses are not limited to a single trail. Next Trip Nepal is licensed to operate across several of Nepal’s major trekking regions, each with its own permit rules.
Everest Region
We run treks including the classic Everest Base Camp Trek and the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour through the Khumbu region, which requires a Sagarmatha National Park entry permit and the Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality entry fee. Our guides for this region are experienced at managing the altitude profile through Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, and Dingboche before reaching Everest Base Camp itself. You can see our current Everest itineraries on our Everest Base Camp Trek page.
Annapurna Region
Our Annapurna operations require an Annapurna Conservation Area Permit for every route we run in the region, including the Annapurna Base Camp Trek through Ghorepani, Poon Hill, and the Modi Khola valley. Details on the current itinerary, cost, and permit process are on our Annapurna Base Camp Trek page.
Manaslu Region
Manaslu is a restricted trekking area, which means trekkers cannot walk the route independently and an agency needs specific government authorization to arrange the Manaslu Restricted Area Permit alongside the Manaslu Conservation Area Permit and Annapurna Conservation Area Permit. We hold this authorization and run the full Manaslu Circuit Trek, which you can see on our Manaslu Circuit Trek page.
Langtang Region
Closer to Kathmandu, our Langtang operations require a Langtang National Park permit and cover routes including the Langtang Valley Trek, detailed on our Langtang Valley Trek page.
Peak Climbing and Cultural Tours
Beyond trekking, our license covers peak climbing expeditions and cultural tour packages across Kathmandu, Pokhara, and Lumbini, including family friendly itineraries such as our Nepal Family Tour. A full breakdown of every region we cover is on our destinations page.
How to Spot a Genuine Official Trekking Company in Nepal
Since this page exists to help you verify us, it is worth explaining what we think travelers should generally check before booking with any trekking company in Nepal, not only us.
- A real registered address. A trekking company should list an actual office location, not just an email address and a contact form.
- Government trekking agency licensing. This is separate from simply registering a company name, and it is required to legally arrange treks in Nepal’s restricted and conservation areas.
- TAAN or NMA membership that can be checked independently. Legitimate agencies do not mind you verifying this directly with those organizations rather than only taking their word for it.
- Named guides and staff rather than anonymous stock photography. A company willing to put real names and faces behind its team has less to hide.
- Clear insurance coverage for guides and porters, since this protects both you and the local staff supporting your trek.
- A consistent phone number and office hours that match how the company actually operates, rather than a number that goes unanswered outside of odd hours.
Every one of these points is something you can check on this page for Next Trip Nepal directly.
How to Verify These Documents Independently
- Email us. Send a message to nexttripnepal@gmail.com naming the specific document you would like to know more about, and our team will respond directly.
- WhatsApp us. Message us at +977 9869225929 for a faster response, especially useful if you are close to a booking deadline.
- Ask before you pay a deposit. We would rather answer a verification question upfront than have a traveler feel uncertain after paying. This is a completely normal request and our team is used to it.
- Cross check with TAAN or NMA directly. Since we are a member of both organizations, you are welcome to confirm our membership status with them independently rather than relying on our word alone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Next Trip Nepal a government registered trekking company in Nepal?
Yes. Next Trip Nepal Treks & Expedition Pvt. Ltd. is registered as a private limited company in Nepal and operates as a licensed trekking and tour agency based in Thamel, Kathmandu.
Is Next Trip Nepal an officially licensed trekking company?
Yes. We hold a trekking agency license through the Department of Tourism and are registered with the Nepal Tourism Board, which is required to legally operate treks in Nepal, including restricted areas such as Manaslu.
Is Next Trip Nepal a member of TAAN or NMA?
Yes, we are an active member of the Trekking Agencies Association of Nepal and are affiliated with the Nepal Mountaineering Association. Both memberships can be independently verified with those organizations.
How can I check if a trekking company in Nepal is genuinely registered?
Look for a real registered office address, a trekking agency license from the Department of Tourism, TAAN or NMA membership you can verify independently, named guides rather than anonymous staff, and clear insurance coverage. Next Trip Nepal publishes all of this information on this page.
Does Next Trip Nepal operate in more than one trekking region?
Yes. We are licensed to operate in the Everest, Annapurna, Manaslu, and Langtang regions, along with peak climbing expeditions and cultural tours in Kathmandu, Pokhara, and Lumbini.
Are Next Trip Nepal guides and porters insured?
Yes. Our guides and porters are covered by accident and rescue insurance while working on our treks.
What permits does Next Trip Nepal arrange for restricted areas like Manaslu?
For Manaslu, we arrange the Manaslu Restricted Area Permit, the Manaslu Conservation Area Permit, and the Annapurna Conservation Area Permit, since the route exits through the Annapurna region. Different regions require different permit combinations, which our team handles as part of every booking.
Can I request copies of Next Trip Nepal’s official documents before booking?
Yes. You are welcome to email or WhatsApp us with any specific document you want to see, and our team will respond directly.
Who founded Next Trip Nepal?
Next Trip Nepal was founded by Kiran Basnet, who leads the company alongside a team of experienced trekking guides, tour guides, and support staff based in Kathmandu.
Why does a trekking company need this many licenses and registrations?
Nepal’s trekking industry involves multiple layers of regulation, from basic company registration and tax compliance to region specific tourism and restricted area licensing. This layered system exists specifically to protect trekkers from unregistered operators who cannot legally arrange permits or take responsibility if something goes wrong.
What is the difference between a registered company and a licensed trekking agency in Nepal?
Company registration makes a business a legal entity, similar to registering any private company. A trekking agency license is a separate, industry specific authorization from the Department of Tourism that permits a company to actually arrange treks and process trekking permits. A genuine trekking company in Nepal needs both, and Next Trip Nepal holds both.
Does Next Trip Nepal handle bookings directly or through third party agents?
We handle our treks directly through our own registered company and our own guiding team. When you book with Next Trip Nepal, your trek is organized and led by our staff rather than being resold to an unnamed local operator.
Choosing a Trekking Company You Can Verify
Choosing who to trek with in Nepal is as much about trust as it is about itinerary and price. A government registered and officially licensed trekking company like Next Trip Nepal Treks & Expedition Pvt. Ltd. gives you a real legal entity, a real office in Thamel, real government trekking authorization, and real people you can speak with before you ever land in Kathmandu. We hope this page gives you the confidence to book your trek knowing exactly who you are working with. If you have any questions at all about our registration, licensing, or insurance, our team is available every day through our Contact Us page to help.