Fully Licensed, Accredited, and Registered Himalayan Operator
When planning an expedition to Nepal, booking with a legally recognized and fully accredited agency is the single most important step for your financial security and safety.
Sublime Trails is an officially registered trekking and adventure tour operator under the Government of Nepal. We operate in full compliance with national tourism laws, environmental regulations, and labor standards. Below is a transparent record of our legal registrations, official affiliations, and operational licenses.
1. Primary Government Registrations
- Office of the Company Registrar: Officially registered private limited company (Sublime Trails Pvt. Ltd.) under the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies.
Registration No: 119397/070/071
- Tourism Industry Division: Licensed by the Tourism Industry Division (operating under the Ministry of Culture, Tourism & Civil Aviation) to lead trekking, tours, and outdoor adventure operations across Nepal.
License No: 1731
- Department of Industry: Registered corporate enterprise authorized to operate within Nepal's travel and tourism sector.
Industry Reg No: 12995/356
- Inland Revenue Department (IRD): Fully tax-compliant entity registered for national commercial transactions.
PAN No: 601843945
2. Recognized Industry Affiliations
We maintain active memberships with Nepal’s leading tourism and environmental governing bodies:
- Trekking Agencies' Association of Nepal (TAAN): The central authority regulating ethical trekking operations, trail welfare, and porter safety standards across the Himalayas.
- Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA): The governing body overseeing peak climbing permits, high-altitude safety protocols, and alpine conservation.
- Nepal Tourism Board (NTB): Official national tourism organization promoting safe, sustainable, and authentic travel experiences.
- Kathmandu Environmental Education Project (KEEP): Partnered in promoting eco-friendly trail management, waste reduction, and sustainable tourism ethics.
3. Guide & Staff Credentials
- Government-Licensed Trekking Leaders: Every guide on our team holds an official license issued by the Nepal Academy of Tourism and Hotel Management (NATHM) after completing rigorous field service as an assistant guide and passing formal academic examinations.
- Wilderness First Aid & Rescue Certified: Our field crew undergoes regular, updated training in high-altitude emergency management, acute mountain sickness (AMS) response, and wilderness first aid protocols.