From Teahouses to Summits
Our Story, Our Mountains
Born in the heart of the Himalayas — driven by a passion to connect every traveller with Nepal's most breathtaking peaks, trails, and people.
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Tailor-Made Journeys
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On-Ground Support
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Stories Waiting for You
25+
Years of Himalayan Expertise
25+ Years Experience
Thamel, Kathmandu
Nepal
25+
Years of Excellence
Who We Are
We Make Every Trek Meaningful
Golden Era Travel and Tours is where decades of proven expertise meets a bold new vision for Nepal tourism. Our founding team brings the combined legacy of Nozomi Treks and Kailash Adventure — two of Kathmandu's established names in Himalayan travel — giving Golden Era a foundation that most agencies spend years trying to build. When you travel with us, you're backed by relationships, route knowledge, and mountain wisdom that only come from a lifetime in this industry. But Golden Era is more than trekking.
We curate experiences across the full spectrum of Nepal — from intimate one-day cultural escapes in the Kathmandu Valley to month-long national celebration events that immerse you in Nepal's living festivals and traditions. Whether you're here for a single sunrise or an entire season, we build every experience around you.
100%
Tailor-Made Journeys
24/7
On-Ground Support
∞
Stories Waiting for You
25+
Years of Himalayan Expertise
Trek With Confidence
What Makes Our Treks Different
Expert Route Planning
Every trail is GPS-mapped and reviewed by experienced Sherpa guides with decades on the mountains.
Premium Teahouse Stays
Hand-picked lodges along the route — warm meals, hot showers, and uninterrupted mountain views.
Altitude Sickness Care
Acclimatization schedules, oximeters on every trek, and emergency evacuation plans at high altitude.
Photography Treks
Dedicated photography-focused treks with golden-hour stops at the best Himalayan viewpoints.
Our Values
What Drives Us Up the Mountain
Traveler-First
Always Every decision we make — from route planning to accommodation — is filtered through one question: Is this the best experience for our guest? Your satisfaction isn't a metric. It's our mission.
Regenerative Tourism
We go beyond "leave no trace." We actively work to restore the trails, forests, and communities we operate in — because Nepal's mountains deserve to be richer for our presence, not poorer.
Fair Wages, Real Impact
Every porter, guide, cook, and teahouse owner in our network is paid fairly and treated with dignity. Tourism should lift communities — not extract from them.
Community First
We source locally — food, lodging, supplies. The money you spend with Golden Era flows directly into Himalayan communities, not corporate middlemen.
Radical Transparency
No hidden costs. No surprise upgrades. No misleading photos. What you see in our itinerary is exactly what you get — down to the teahouse, the trail, and the guide.
Carbon Awareness
We acknowledge the footprint of travel and are actively building offset partnerships with Nepal-based reforestation projects. Guilt-free adventure is the goal.
Our Journey
Trail Milestones
Golden Era Travel and Tours is founded in Kathmandu, built on 20+ years of combined industry experience from our founding team.
Fully Licensed & Officially Established Our office at Naya Bazar, Kathmandu opens its doors — fully registered with Nepal Tourism Board, government licensed, and equipped with all required certifications.
Our flagship routes go live — Wellness Trek, Mysterious Tour, and Nepal first Drone festival, curated from decades of firsthand trail knowledge.
Global Partner Network Established Before welcoming our first guest, we secured trusted referral partners across 6 countries — Spain, Italy, USA, Japan, India, and Singapore — bringing Golden Era to travelers on 4 continents from day one.
The Office Crew
Meet Our Team
The people behind every booking, itinerary, and Himalayan story — leadership and staff working from our Thamel office.
As our visionary Founder, Ginti Bahadur Karki brings over 30 years of rich experience in the tourism sectors. A dynamic entrepreneur and environmental activist, he has founded multiple successful ventures, including Nozomi Treks, Alchemist Garden, Himalayan One Key Company, and Golden Era Travel and Tours. Infused with boundless energy, Ginti is deeply dedicated to promoting Nepal's tourism through innovative and sustainable initiatives.
Ginti Bahadur Karki
Founder
Ginti Bahadur Karki
Founder
As Operations Manager, Prabesh Paudel, brings academic excellence and hands-on expertise to our team as a Bachelor in Travel and Tourism Management graduate from the prestigious NATHM. They expertly orchestrate our daily office workflows and internal communications, ensuring our business runs seamlessly behind the scenes. With a sharp eye for detail, Prabesh Paudel designs unforgettable travel packages while managing precise client bookings and reservations.
Prashant Paudel
Operational Manager
Prashant Paudel
Operational Manager
Sunil Gautam serves as our Accounting Head, expertly managing all financial transactions and company records with absolute precision. Beyond the numbers, he brings over 20 years of rich expertise in the tourism industry as a seasoned tour guide. This unique blend of financial mastery and deep on-the-ground travel experience makes him an invaluable asset to our team. Whether balancing accounts or leading journeys, Sunil ensures excellence and reliability at every step.
Sunil Gautam
Accounting Head
Sunil Gautam
Accounting Head
Shambhu Panthi serves as our Tour Advisor and trekking guide, bringing an inspiring 25 years of tourism experience that began from the grassroots as a porter. His dedication and deep passion eventually led him to establish his own agency, Kailash Adventure. Shambhu’s deeply rooted expertise and insightful advice offer travelers wonderful, authentic opportunities to explore Nepal. His remarkable journey and invaluable guidance ensure every guest experiences the very best of our mountains and culture.
Shambhu Panthi
Tour Advisor
Shambhu Panthi
Tour Advisor
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