Follow old trade routes through the Himalaya, and meet the people who live along them.
- Mountain villages
- High passes
- Alpine lakes
- Old monasteries
- Deep valleys
- Local families
First-time creators welcome. No big following needed.Great Himalayan Walk
100 storytellers. One Himalayan journey.
The floods hit parts of Nepal hard, but the country is still open. Walk Manaslu, Manang or Dhorpatan with our guides, share what you find, and help bring travellers back to the villages that rely on them.
A Love Himalaya Journey campaign.
100Storytellers
50Countries
3Himalayan routes
YourChoice of dates
Why now
Nepal needs visitors, not avoidance.
The recent floods did real damage in parts of Nepal. The news travelled fast, and many travellers cancelled trips to regions the water never reached.
An empty season hits the guides, porters, lodge owners and cooks who earn their living from trekking. An advert won't fix that. Honest stories from people who were there can.
So we're inviting 100 storytellers from around the world to walk our trails and show people what Nepal is really like right now.
A straight answer on conditions
We won't say everywhere is fine. We'll tell you what's true.
"Safe" is a promise nobody can make about the mountains. What we can promise is to be honest about conditions and ready to act when they change.
We check your route before we confirm dates
Our team checks trail, road and lodge conditions on your route before your dates are locked in. If a section isn't ready, we move your dates or suggest another route.
A guide with you from the first day to the last
An experienced local guide walks with you, and every route has an emergency plan in place before you set off.
You hear it from us first
If conditions on your route change before or during your trek, we tell you plainly and explain what we're doing about it.
The idea
Walk it. Create it. Share it.
Some stories only make sense once you've walked them. You can't feel mountain air through a phone, so come and experience it, then tell people what you found.
Make the work you're proud of, in the format your audience watches or reads.
- Videos and reels
- Photography
- Blogs
- Podcasts
- Documentaries
- Before, during and after
Show people what Nepal is like right now, and give other travellers a reason to come.
- Tell Nepal's story
- Change perceptions
- Support local incomes
- Inspire travellers
- Join the community
"Powerful stories don't always come from the biggest audiences."
Who can apply
You don't need a big following. You need a story worth telling to the world.
Great Himalayan Walk is open to established creators and to people who have never posted a travel video. If you've always wanted to be a travel photographer, filmmaker or writer, this could be your first big project.
First-time creatorsContent creatorsFilmmakersPhotographersWriters and bloggersPodcastersTrekkersTravel lovers
What we look for
- Creativity and originality
- A clear story idea
- Curiosity and commitment
- Respect for local communities
- Care for responsible travel
- Engaged audiences, if you have one
The 2026 routes
Three regions. Very different stories.
We chose these routes to show how varied Nepal is, and to send visitors' spending to the villages along the trail.
Open for applicationsGorkha, central Nepal
Manaslu
A remote circuit around the world's eighth-highest mountain, through Gurung and Tibetan Buddhist villages and over the Larkya La pass.
See the Manaslu trek
Open for applicationsBehind the Annapurna range
Manang
A high, dry valley in the rain shadow of the Annapurnas. Stone villages, old monasteries, glacier lakes and wide mountain views.
See the Manang trek
Open for applicationsPhoto: SovitBaglung, western Nepal
Dhorpatan
Wide high pastures, forest and quiet trails, far from the usual trekking crowds. Few travellers have told this region's story yet.
See the Dhorpatan trekRoutes may change each season, so the campaign can highlight new and lesser-known parts of Nepal.
What's included
We take care of the mountain. You tell the story.
Selected creators walk on a full Love Himalaya Journey trekking package, with extra support for making their content.
Experienced guides and local support
Mountain lodges and meals
Transport to and from the trail
All trekking permits
Help planning your content
Introductions to local communities
Safety and emergency coordination
A global community of creators and travellers
Official Great Himalayan Walk certificate
Great Himalayan Walk ambassador title
How it works
From application to trailhead.
There's no fixed group departure. You walk when it suits your route, your schedule and your content calendar.
- 1
Apply
Tell us who you are, what you make and which route interests you. It takes about ten minutes.
- 2
We review
We read every application ourselves, then email you with a decision and your support level.
- 3
Choose your dates
Pick the season that suits you. We check route conditions, arrange permits and confirm the plan.
- 4
Walk and share
Trek with your guide, create along the way, and share your story during the trek and after you get home.
Travel that helps
Your trek pays the people on the trail.
Every Great Himalayan Walk trek spends money locally. The lodges, cooks and drivers along your route are paid for their work, and your story helps bring the next travellers.
- Lodges and homestays
- Guides and porters
- Drivers
- Restaurants
- Artisans
- Community tourism projects
VisitSpend locallyTell the storySupport recovery
Flood relief contribution. Part of what this programme earns will go to flood relief. We're confirming the fund and the amount now, and we'll publish both here before the first creator sets off.
Questions
Before you apply.
Do I need a lot of followers?
No. Follower count isn't a requirement, and first-time creators are welcome. We care more about your ideas, your commitment and how you'd tell the story. If you already have an audience, tell us about it, and we'll consider that too.
Is it safe to travel to Nepal right now?
The floods affected specific parts of the country. Nobody can honestly promise that any mountain trip is risk-free. What we can promise is to check conditions on your route before we confirm your dates, send an experienced guide with you, and have an emergency plan for every route.
If a trail isn't ready, we'll change your dates or suggest another route. Check your government's travel advice for Nepal before you book too.
When can I go?
You choose. There's no group departure. Most people trek in spring (March to May) or autumn (late September to November), when the weather is most settled. We'll help you pick the best window for your route and the content you want to make.
What will it cost me?
That depends on your support level. Once we've reviewed your application, we'll tell you your discount, anywhere from 20% to the full cost of the trekking package. There's nothing to pay when you apply.
We'll give you a clear list of what is and isn't included before you commit to anything.
What do I have to create or post?
We'll agree a simple content plan with you before you travel, based on the platforms and formats you already use. We ask for honest, respectful stories. Please don't sensationalise the flood damage or pretend it didn't happen.
Do I need trekking experience?
You need to be fit enough to walk for several hours a day, several days in a row, at altitude. You don't need to have done a Himalayan trek before. Tell us your experience in the application, and we'll recommend a route and pace that suits you.
Apply
Ready to walk?
Tell us who you are and the story you'd like to tell. It takes about ten minutes, and there's nothing to pay.
- A real person reads every application
- First-time creators get equal consideration
- You choose your own travel dates
- We confirm your support level before you commit
Questions first? Email info@lovehimalayajourney.com or message us on WhatsApp.
Some stories have to be walked to be understood.
You can't hear the quiet of the high Himalaya through a photograph. Come to Nepal, walk the trail, then tell people what you found.
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