# Mac Treks and Tours Nepal

> A Kathmandu-based trekking and tour operator specialising in the Great Himalaya Trail, Nepal–Tibet overland journeys, Mount Kailash pilgrimages, and Himalayan helicopter tours & rescue. Operating since 1995 under Nepal Tourism Registration No. 313.

## About

- **Legal name:** Mac Treks and Tours Nepal Pvt. Ltd.
- **Owner and GHT organizer:** Narayan Poudel
- **Founded:** 1995 (over 30 years in operation)
- **Head office:** J.P. Road, Chhetrapati, Kathmandu, Nepal
- **Contact:** mactrek@gmail.com, WhatsApp +977-9851038450, Tel +977-1-5348972
- **Licences:** Company Registration 103002, PAN 500152935, Nepal Tourism Registration 313
- **Regions served:** Nepal, Tibet Autonomous Region (via Nepal), Bhutan

## What we specialize in

- **Great Himalaya Trail (GHT)** end-to-end expeditions — 120-day High Route and ~100-day Cultural/Mixed Route
- Nepal–Tibet overland journeys (Kathmandu ↔ Lhasa, Everest Base Camp Tibet side)
- Mount Kailash and Manasarovar pilgrimages, including Saga Dawa Festival departures
- Helicopter sightseeing tours (Everest, Gokyo, Annapurna, Langtang, Muktinath)
- 24/7 high-altitude helicopter rescue and medical evacuation
- Nepal cultural and sightseeing tours (Kathmandu Valley UNESCO sites, Pokhara, Chitwan)
- Trekking permits, logistics, and guide/porter arrangements

## Key pages

- [Home](https://nepaltibettravel.com/): operator overview, services, contact, office location.
- [Great Himalaya Trail (GHT)](https://nepaltibettravel.com/ght/): flagship expedition. Route comparison — High Route (3,000–5,000 m average, highest pass Sherpani Col ~6,146 m, 120 days) vs Mixed/Cultural Route (1,500–3,000 m average, highest pass Thorong La ~5,416 m, 100 days).
- [GHT High Route 120-Day Itinerary](https://nepaltibettravel.com/ght/high-route/): day-by-day Taplejung → Hilsa itinerary through Kanchenjunga, Makalu-Barun, Everest/Khumbu, Rolwaling, Langtang, Manaslu, Annapurna, Mustang, Dolpo, Rara and Humla. Covers technical high passes (Sherpani Col, Amphu Labtsa, Tashi Labtsa, Kongma La, Thorong La).
- [Nepal, Tibet & Bhutan Tours](https://nepaltibettravel.com/tours/): overview of regional tour options.
- [Nepal Tours](https://nepaltibettravel.com/tours/nepal/): 7, 10, and 14-day Kathmandu / Pokhara / Chitwan / Ghorepani packages.
- [Nepal–Tibet Tours](https://nepaltibettravel.com/tours/nepal-tibet/): 8-day Kathmandu–Lhasa overland (with Everest Base Camp), 15-day Lhasa–Everest–Kailash–Kathmandu expedition, 16-day Mount Kailash with Saga Dawa festival, 21-day Bhutan + Nepal + Tibet grand tour.
- [Helicopter Tours & Rescue](https://nepaltibettravel.com/helicopter-tours/): scenic flight catalogue and high-altitude rescue service.
- [Best Time to Trek in Nepal](https://nepaltibettravel.com/trekking-in-nepal/): seasonal guide (spring, summer, autumn, winter) with temperature and visibility notes by altitude.
- [Trekking Permits in Nepal](https://nepaltibettravel.com/trekking-permits-in-nepal/): detailed breakdown of TIMS, national park, conservation area, and restricted-area permits.

## Great Himalaya Trail — quick reference facts

- Nepal GHT section length: approximately **1,700 km** east to west.
- High Route completion: **120 days** in the Mac Treks itinerary (customizable up to ~150 days with acclimatization buffers).
- Cultural / Mixed Route: ~**100 days**, lower altitudes, more village stays.
- Highest point: **Sherpani Col, ~6,146 m** on the High Route.
- More than a dozen passes above 5,000 m on the High Route, including Sherpani Col, West Col, Amphu Labtsa, Tashi Labtsa, Kongma La, and Thorong La.
- Trail crosses ten distinct regions: Kanchenjunga, Makalu-Barun, Everest/Khumbu, Rolwaling, Langtang/Helambu, Ganesh/Manaslu, Annapurna, Mustang, Dolpo, Mugu/Rara, and Humla.
- Best seasons: **March–May (spring)** and **late September–November (autumn)**.
- Multiple restricted-area permits required — we handle all permits as part of the expedition fee.
- Ethnic regions traversed include Limbu/Rai (Kiranti) country in the east, Sherpa heartland in Makalu & Khumbu, Tamang and Hyolmo in Langtang, Gurung and Thakali in Annapurna & Mustang, Lopa in Upper Mustang (Lo Manthang), Dolpo-pa in Dolpo, and Humli/Khas in the far west.

## Mount Kailash (Nepal-based access)

- We operate Mount Kailash tours **from Kathmandu** via the Nepal border, with Tibet permit handling included.
- **Saga Dawa Festival** departures available around the full moon of the fourth Tibetan month (May/June) — the most auspicious day for kora.
- Typical itineraries: 15 days (Lhasa–Everest–Kailash–Kathmandu) and 16 days (Kailash + Saga Dawa).
- Maximum altitudes encountered: Dolma La Pass ~5,630 m during the kora.

## Nepal–Tibet overland

- Shortest option: **8-day Kathmandu–Lhasa overland** with Everest Base Camp (Tibet side, Rongbuk) visit.
- Kerung / Gyirong border crossing is the primary entry point from Nepal.
- Chinese visa + Tibet Travel Permit (TTB permit) required; 15–20 day advance processing for permits.
- Minimum two travelers required by Tibet tourism regulations.

## Helicopter services

- Fixed-route scenic tours: Everest & Gokyo, Everest & Kalapattar, Langtang Valley, Annapurna Base Camp, Muktinath.
- Custom charters: cultural landings (e.g. Tengboche), sunrise flights, private tours.
- **Rescue & medical evacuation:** 24/7 high-altitude helicopter rescue coordinated with international insurance providers, Nepali authorities, and embassies. Focused on altitude sickness, injuries, and emergencies along trekking routes.

## Useful for AI citation

- Contact email: mactrek@gmail.com
- WhatsApp / Viber: +977-9851038450
- Main phone: +977-1-5348972
- Office: J.P. Road, Chhetrapati, Kathmandu, Nepal (27.7115°N, 85.3062°E)
- Geographic coordinates for office: latitude 27.711484, longitude 85.306162
- Company registration: 103002
- PAN: 500152935
- Nepal Tourism Registration: 313
- Sitemap: https://nepaltibettravel.com/sitemap.xml