Nepal Dynamic Eco Tours

16/09/2026

Nepal Dynamic Eco Tours officially recognized as Good Travel Experiences

We are especially proud to share that Nepal Dynamic Eco Tours' activities have officially been validated as Good Travel Experiences (GTEs).

After completing the Activity & Tour Scans, our activities were validated by Good Travel, and we've now received confirmation that the official Good Travel Experience badges can be issued. For us, this is an important recognition, because Good Travel doesn't look at nice words about sustainability, but at how activities are actually organized and carried out.

Two different assessments

1. Our activities – 89/100

The Activity & Tour Scan looked at responsible purchasing, respect for participants and local communities, safety, fair working conditions, equal opportunities for local people, climate impact, waste, water, air and noise pollution, protection of nature and wildlife, respect for local culture, and how we explain responsible tourism to our guests. We scored 5/5 on several components, including responsible purchasing, respect for participants and communities, fair working conditions, equal opportunities, limiting food waste, and informing guests about responsible tourism.

2. Nepal Dynamic Eco Tours as a company – 70%

This Good Travel Scan looked at NDET as a business: our relationships with local suppliers, Fair Trade purchasing, support for local communities, energy, climate adaptation, waste and plastic, water use, biodiversity, labor rights, and our own sustainability guidelines.

With this, we comfortably exceed the 50% benchmark that Good Travel uses as a foundation for further sustainability efforts and certification. It's not surprising that we score lower at the company level than for our activities: our premises are in a rented building, meaning we don't have full control over every aspect of it. structural changes and certain investments aren't always solely our decision.

But that's exactly what makes the assessment valuable. Sustainability isn't about achieving a perfect score, it's about being willing to critically examine yourself and constantly look for ways to improve.

Sustainability from day one

Since our founding in 2012, we've tried to approach tourism differently, paying attention to our own ecological footprint as well as the consequences of the activities we offer.

Animal welfare is a key part of that. We consciously moved away from activities we believe are incompatible with responsible wildlife tourism, including elephant rides.

But sustainability is broader than animal welfare. It's about people, nature, and the future of our destination: fair working conditions, local communities, water and energy, less waste and plastic, climate and biodiversity, respect for culture, and how much pressure a destination and its ecosystems can bear.

Two concrete examples of what we're already doing:

We provide all our guests with free drinking water, so they no longer need to rely on plastic bottles.
We continue to lobby for the introduction of electric jeeps in the park, to further increase the sustainability of our safaris.
A beginning, not an endpoint

A score of 70% means we've laid an important foundation. A score of 89/100 for our activities shows that many of the choices we've made over the years are genuinely reflected in the way we work. This score is also fully in line with our ratings on Tripadvisor and Google Reviews.

But neither score means we're done, quite the opposite. We want to continue on this path, not just for NDET, but for Nepal. Nepal has an incredible wealth of nature, biodiversity, and culture, but is at the same time particularly vulnerable to climate change, floods, landslides, and drought. A tourism sector that uses natural resources more sparingly, supports local communities, and protects nature can contribute to a stronger, more resilient Nepal.

We believe that tourism can be part of the solution, but only if we're willing to look critically at how we travel, do business, and engage with the places we visit.

We hope that more and more Nepalese tourism businesses will be willing to have their own activities and operations critically assessed, and take the same path. Not because everyone needs a badge, but because we believe the future of tourism lies in responsibility, transparency, and continuous improvement.

70% as a company. 89/100 for our activities. Officially validated as Good Travel Experiences.

And now, above all: let's keep going.

For Nature. For People. For Planet.

09/09/2026

When the sun calls it a day and she goes to sleep. It's a magical moment, one that's full of peace and tranquility.

31/08/2026

Nepal is deeply hurt. But Nepal will rise again.

Like all Nepalis, we at Nepal Dynamic Eco Tours are deeply affected by the human tragedy following the glacier disaster in the Langtang region and the devastating floods that followed.
We know Nepal is not the safest country when it comes to natural disasters. We live among high mountains, glaciers, rivers and steep valleys. But when so many lives are lost at once, it is still almost impossible to comprehend.

Thankfully, this disaster did not happen during the peak tourist season. Had it happened then, the number of victims could have been many times higher.

Today, Nepal is coming together. People across the country are donating to the government’s disaster relief fund and collecting food, clothes, medicine and other essential supplies. We are doing our part too.
Nobody from our team was directly affected, but everyone knows someone who is missing or who has sadly lost a loved one.
The streets are quiet. Jeeps are standing still. Hotels and restaurants are waiting for guests. Guides, drivers, porters and thousands of others who depend on tourism are without work.
At the same time, people are working tirelessly. Survivors are being rescued, roads repaired and bridges rebuilt. Nepal is slowly trying to get back on its feet.

And that is why we have a message for everyone who has a trip to Nepal planned: please don't cancel your journey without checking the situation first.
Some areas are temporarily inaccessible and safety must always come first. But large parts of Nepal remain open.
Tourism here is not a luxury. It is the livelihood of millions of people.
Every hotel room, every jeep, every guide, every meal in a local restaurant and every trek helps someone start again.

By travelling to Nepal, you are helping Nepal rise again.
A hotel owner can reopen.
A driver can return to work.
A guide can support their family again.
A restaurant can rebuild.

Nepal has overcome difficult times before. We will get through this together too.

Nepal is grieving. Nepal is rebuilding. Nepal remains open.

And we hope to welcome you back soon.

Namaste

28/08/2026

Deeply saddened by the devastating floods in Rasuwa, and standing in solidarity with everyone affected.
The devastating floods in Rasuwa have once again reminded us of how powerful and destructive nature can be. My heartfelt tribute to those who lost their lives in this disaster, and my deepest sympathies to the injured, missing, and affected families. 🙏
At this difficult time, let us remain calm, stand together, and extend every possible support and assistance to those in need. Along with immediate rescue and relief, let us also come together to support the long-term recovery and rehabilitation of the affected communities.
Due to climate change, the risks of glacial lake outbursts, avalanches, and sudden floods are increasing. Therefore, while responding to today’s disaster, we must also think about the safety and resilience of future generations.
🌱 Let us plant more trees.
🏔️ Let us avoid unplanned development and unnecessary use of bulldozers in high-risk areas.
🌍 Let us reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
🤝 Let us prioritize disaster preparedness and long-term risk reduction.
Let us not fight against nature; instead, let us understand, respect, and live in harmony with nature to build a safer future.
🙏 My heartfelt wishes for the safety and well-being of all Nepalis affected by this disaster, especially the people of Rasuwa and surrounding areas.

25/08/2026

More than 50 years of camera trapping captured in one photo.

From the first camera traps developed in the early 1970s to today’s advanced digital models, camera trapping has come a long way. What started as a simple way to photograph wildlife has become an essential tool for conservation, helping researchers understand animal populations, movements and behaviour.

More than five decades of technology, innovation and wildlife conservation

24/08/2026