Planning Your Trip with Travories
Travories is Nepal's marketplace for trekking, hiking, and cultural tour experiences. Every package on the platform is offered by a verified local agency, which means you can browse hundreds of itineraries, compare them side by side, and book the one that fits your style — all from a single account. The platform exists to replace the back-and-forth of email quotes and unclear pricing with a transparent, traveler-first booking experience.
Whether you are planning the Annapurna Base Camp trek, a short day excursion around Pokhara, a religious pilgrimage to Muktinath, or a longer expedition through Mustang, the steps below walk you through how Travories takes you from inspiration to a confirmed booking.
Step 1 — Discover and Compare Packages
Start by browsing the activity catalog or searching by destination, duration, or budget. Each listing shows the route, the difficulty level, the agency offering it, the season it runs in, and what is included. Travories surfaces multiple agencies for the same destination so you can compare quality, group size, guide experience, and price without sending a dozen enquiry emails.
Use filters like price range, region, and trip length to narrow results. Save your favorites to a bucket list and revisit them later — useful when you are planning months in advance.
Step 2 — Review Transparent Pricing and Inclusions
Every package page breaks down exactly what your fee covers: permits (TIMS, conservation area, restricted area where applicable), licensed guides and porters, lodging along the trail, meals, airport transfers, and domestic flights when relevant. You will also see what is not included — international flights, travel insurance, personal gear, and tips — so there are no surprises at the trailhead.
Travories standardizes how agencies describe their packages, which makes apples-to-apples comparisons possible. If two operators offer the same trek at very different prices, the inclusion list tells you why.
Step 3 — Read Reviews from Real Travelers
Reviews on Travories are tied to verified bookings, so you are reading feedback from people who actually completed the trip. Look for comments on guide knowledge, group size, food quality at teahouses, pace, and how the agency handled unexpected events like altitude sickness or weather delays. The story feed adds longer firsthand accounts from travelers who documented their journey.
Step 4 — Book Securely Online
Once you have chosen a package, select your travel dates, group size, and any add-ons. Travories accepts secure online payments and holds your booking confirmation in your account, where you can access permits, packing lists, and contact details for your assigned guide. If you need to adjust dates or add travelers later, you can message the agency directly from the booking page.
Step 5 — Travel and Share Your Story
After the trip, leave a review to help future travelers and share photos or a longer story through the Travories community feed. Your feedback also helps agencies improve their service and earn higher visibility on the platform.
Why Travel with Travories
- Verified agencies only. Every operator on the platform is vetted before they can publish packages.
- Transparent pricing. No hidden fees, no surprise add-ons at the trailhead.
- Direct communication. Talk to your agency and guide through Travories, with a record of every conversation.
- Secure payments. Pay online with confidence and keep all your booking documents in one place.
- Real reviews. Feedback from verified bookings, not anonymous claims.
Common Questions
When should I book my trip?
For peak seasons (March–May and September–November), book at least four to six weeks in advance to secure permits and preferred guides. Off-season trips can often be booked with shorter notice.
Can I customize a package?
Yes. Most agencies will tailor itineraries — adding rest days, combining treks, or upgrading accommodation. Reach out to the agency through the package page to discuss changes.
What happens if I need to cancel?
Cancellation terms vary by agency and package. The policy is listed on every package page before you confirm payment. See our cancellation policy for the platform-wide rules.
Do I need travel insurance?
Yes — travel insurance covering high-altitude trekking and emergency evacuation is strongly recommended for any trip above 3,000 meters. Most agencies will ask for proof of coverage before your trek begins.