Located in the Annapurna foothills, we offer trekking utilising purpose built lodges that offer comfotable accommodation with attached facillities and delicious hygienic cuisine.

The Ker & Downey Lodges have been constructed and are managed by an American company with 20 years experience in both Africa and Nepal. All lodges are a days walk apart and allow guests to experience in comfort some of the most spectacular mountain vistas in the world.

Trekking in Nepal has always been associated with sleeping in small tents on hard beds or mats, washing in cold water, sharing communal toilets and living fairly basically. The Lodges that we use are unique in Nepal as offer the opportunity for guests to experience the magnificent scenery in style and comfort whilst staying in en suite rooms with comfortable beds with sheets, blankets, down pillows and hot water bottles.

 

THE GURKHAS OF NEPAL

Born and raised in the shadows of the Himalayas, the legendary Gurkha Regiments have historically been the pride of Nepal. Known as some of the finest soldiers in the world, the hardy Gurkhas carry forward a 200-year tradition of service, loyalty and excellence. The Lodges revolve their entire operation on the strict principles and traditions of the Gurkhas. As their attributes are wholly compatible with ours, it is only natural the Gurkhas are a central part of the Lodge staff. They are eager to share their profound understanding of the areas through which you will walk. As a result, many of our routes are off the tourist trails. Together with the locally recruited Sherpa porters and lodge staff, our guests are assured a level of service and care essential to a safe yet exciting adventure. We are proud of our intimate understanding of Nepalese culture and tradition and take pleasure in showing guests the true charm and courtesy for which the Nepalese are known.