In Nepal, ever increasing pressure is being placed on the fragile mountain environment and the communities it sustains. With your help, we aim to travel in a way that conserves the areas we visit and bring positive benefits to the local communities.

There are a number of core principles of responsible travel which Himalayan Frontiers subscribe to for travelling in Nepal - we refer to this as our 'RT guide' which you can download by clicking the button underneath. We are committed to this code in all aspects of our business. Low volume, low impact touring is the best way of preserving the beautiful and fragile places we visit. Responsible travel can be defined in a number of ways, but the following basic principles pervade no matter which country you visit:

• Protect the environment - its flora, fauna and landscapes
• Respect local cultures - traditions, religions and heritage
• Benefit local communities - both economically and socially
• Conserve natural resources - from office to destination
• Minimise pollution - through noise, waste disposal and congestion

Using local partners, staff, suppliers and local businesses with sustainable philosophies, we hope to contribute to Nepal's welfare by ensuring that tourism does not divert resources away from local communities and avoids the development of false economies.

We want our tourism to be sustainable, so future travelers can enjoy the same wonderful experiences. Himalayan Frontiers leaders and their clients have made many special friends in Nepal over the years and we wish to ensure that these friendships continue.

Download the Responsible Travel Guide