About us - Why with us?
Why should you choose EncountersNepal as your holiday planner?
Whether you have a spark for adventure, fascination for medieval cultures, or intend to trek in wilderness into the lap of Himalayas, and looking for the value added service with what you pay for, then EncountersNepal is your ideal travel agent!
The following features makes us distinct from the pool of travel companies:
1. EncountersNepal.com (P) Ltd. is a fully Government authorized, well established and widely known company in Nepal. Click here to view our legal documents.
2. EncountersNepal is a very pragmatic tour operator:
Our Founder and CEO, Mr. Rishi Nepal has over two and half decade of experience as a trekking guide on the mountainous trails. He is also famous for his social services. He serves as a Chairman of one of the largest private schools on the outskirts of Kathmandu, that funds education of underprivileged and orphan children. Since Rishi has travelled extensively through all of the well-established mountain trails of Nepal, he is highly aware of what it takes to plan safe and feasible trekking itineraries in the Himalayas. All the guides, porters, and support staff are hired to meet the superior standards of our company. EncountersNepal was established by experienced guides with in-depth knowledge of Nepal`s culture, religion, history, and terrain.
3. Tailored itineraries to suit your needs:
At EncountersNepal, we utilize our extensive knowledge and experience gathered over the years to organize tours that resonate your needs and desires. Whether you are seeking a budget or luxury travel, as an individual or a group, we assure you to offer the best service.
4. Our guides, porters, and other staff are integral part of our company:
In contrast to the majority of trekking companies in Nepal, employees of our company are paid fixed monthly salaries. Freelance workers and collaborators also receive a decent wage. Moreover, our employees are provided constant training for both personal and professional development, delivered via English language, nature & history courses, as well as upgraded training for guides and porters with modern techniques and safety measures. We value the safety of our employees, hence we provide full insurance policy for all guides and porters. This insurance covers health care costs in case of injury or sickness and serves a gratuity fund if any staff becomes physically disabled. Our company`s growth depends upon our employees, therefore we consider them as our valuable assets.
5. We love and respect local folks and environment:
EncountersNepal genuinely values and prioritizes protecting the pristine nature and cultural heritage of Nepal, so that future generations can also admire and explore the wonders of nature and mankind. Hence, we advocate responsible travel with minimal impact on the environment and local communities.
6. Get in touch with your own pace:
Since customer satisfaction is our utmost priority, we curate travel itinerary according to your precise requirements. EncountersNepal fulfills all your necessities so that your dream travel comes alive. We are readily available 24 x 7, so that you can easily reach out to us through phone, email, or messenger if you desire so.
7. We do not compromise to provide the cream of the best:
We seldom hesitate to go an extra mile in providing elite services right from the time of our meeting at the airport to guiding you in the sheer wilderness of Nepal. We encourage you to interact with local folks on the trails to gain upfront knowledge about the lifestyle and culture of people on one of the most remote corners of the planet.
8. Highly secured computer network:
Our computers have host backups that are problem free and highly secured. The security of our network spreads throughout the entire Indian subcontinent in Asia and USA.
9. Timely financial auditing:
We conduct timely financial auditing of each fiscal year. Our entrusted auditor Mr. Chandra Gurung regularly updates our financial liabilities.
10. Legalities related to EncountersNepal:
Our company has a professional solicitor on payroll, who is responsible for handling all the legalities related to EncountersNepal. Our solicitor, Mr. Ganesh Sigdel is an advocate and well versed on the national and international laws.
11. Search Engine Optimization (SEO):
Our SEO expert, Miss Binisha Nepal timely performs Search Engine Optimization to keep us up-to-date on market trends all over the world, with the latest features of the internet. This helps gear our website with a smooth flow of latest trends on global tourism and provides hassle free access to our viewers worldwide.
