Experience the best of the Himalayan region with the Himalayan travel experts!
Nepal, Bhutan, Ladakh & Tibet
Discover ancient monasteries, towering mountains, epic landscapes and unique cultures at your own pace
We are a well-established, small travel company specialising in inspiring travel for solo travellers, families, couples and small groups. We carefully plan each journey to ensure the best possible experience for our clients. Stay in handpicked accommodation in amazing locations and travel with excellent guides on our well-planned itineraries.
Trek in the Everest or Annapurna ranges in Nepal, visit ancient monasteries in Ladakh or Tibet, and explore the serene forested hills and valleys of Bhutan. Explore, trek or relax in this magical part of the world while contributing to a worthwhile cause.
WE ARE MORE THAN JUST ANOTHER TRAVEL COMPANY!
Beyond The Clouds is a successful social enterprise. All profits from Beyond The Clouds help support the charity work of First Steps Himalaya, running life-changing education projects for rural Nepali children. Founded in 2008, we work in 75 classrooms in 25 schools in 3 districts across Nepal.
We are passionate travellers with a wealth of experience in the Himalaya. We really know our destinations
We work with locals and support sustainable tourism. We care about the places we travel to.
We meticulously plan each journey and will create a personalised itinerary for you.
We give back to the region. All profits from Beyond The Clouds help support the charity work of First Steps Himalaya
Our blog posts about travelling in the himalayas:
Where are the best places to visit in the Himalaya? The Beyond The Clouds team are passionate travellers, and experts on the Himalaya. Between us we have decades of knowledge and experience travelling around and organising tours in the region. We have lived in and explored Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet and Ladakh, so you can trust our in-depth understanding of the destinations we send our customers to. We hand-pick all of our accommodation and restaurants, and many of the itineraries are ones we’ve travelled ourselves. We only plan trips that we would love to do ourselves!
Whether you’re planning a proposal, taking a honeymoon trip, celebrating a milestone anniversary, or just want to spend quality time with your partner, here are some wonderfully romantic experiences you can enjoy across the Himalaya.
Many travelers stick with Western Bhutan, but for those with a bit more time, Bumthang offers some of the best experiences in the country.
If you want to trek in the Himalaya—and many visitors do—then Nepal in spring is an ideal time. Here are a few reasons why you should visit Nepal in spring.
Travellers seeking a remote adventure with far fewer other trekkers should keep the little kingdom of Bhutan on their radar. And in Bhutan, one of the best treks you could choose is the Laya Gasa Trek.
The Annapurna Circuit is the second-most popular trekking route in Nepal, after the Everest Base Camp trek, and for many good reasons.
While there are good reasons to visit Bhutan at any time of year, in our experience, October is the best time to visit Bhutan. Want to find out why? Read on.
The Everest region’s Three Passes Trek is a challenging yet quieter alternative to the Everest Base Camp trek.
So you’re planning a trip to the Himalaya and you keep reading about the stupa, chorten, mani, lhakhang, gompa, and dzong that you will see along the way. Wait … the what?
Solo travel can be a rewarding experience, and the Himalayan countries are ideal destinations to rise to this challenge.
Last year our Beyond The Clouds team member Becky travelled to Tibet to visit the two most important monasteries in Amdo – Labrang and Langmusi. Part one followed her experiences in Labrang Monastery. Part two here carries on that journey, now with the company of a friend, in Langmusi.
Beyond The Clouds’ Becky Carruthers was in Tibet last year and visited Amdo Province and spent some time hanging out with the pilgrims in Labrang.
Whether you’re on a Buddhist pilgrimage or just interested in finding the most beautiful, striking attractions in Ladakh, the monasteries of Ladakh should be high on your agenda. Read on to discover the 9 must-visit monasteries in Ladakh that you really can’t miss.