Establishment
Nepal being a land of topographical diversities criss-crossed by high mountains and turbulent rivers evolved a mosaic of diverse ethnic groups with their own individual & distinct culture & economy. Ours is an anthropological garden where diverse race, clans, tribes and indigenous people bloom in the not-to-be-found elsewhere Himalayan atmosphere. They live in the open plains, green hills and rocky mountains with perennial snow. Its varied, most exotic and unparallel physical and natural settings have immensely added to the cultural attributes of her people. Rising gently from the sea level to the highest peak on earth, possessing tropical to arctic climate and vegetation and inhabiting more than 36 ethnic groups speaking over 70 languages, Nepal really stands naturally, geographically & culturally unique in the world.
In such beautiful setting, Columbus Treks and Expedition was officially established in July First,1998 under the ownership of Mr.Pramod Dahal. The office of Columbus Treks and Expedition is situated in Kamal Pokhari, Kathmandu, Nepal. Columbus Treks and Expedition is providing a wide choice of ready-made tours coupled with personalized services.
Our Services
A comprehensive range of services provided by Columbus Treks and Expedition include:
v Trekking to Himalayas and Mountains
v Hotel Booking
v Conference & Seminar Arrangements
v Car Rental facilities including — AC and non AC Deluxe Coaches
v Domestic and International Ticketing
v Elephant Safari
v Cultural Tours
v Heritage & Historical Monuments Tours
v Educational Tours
v White WaterRafting
v Sun-n-Sand Tours
v Plan-n-Program Tour
v Just for you Tour
v Special Interest Tour
v Jungle Safari
v Expedition
v Film Making Tour and much more.
Columbus Treks and Expedition, beginning on a modest scale in 1998, today its activities encompasses the entire spectrum of tourism operation recording around 20 percent annual growth. The entire operation is fully computerized, facilitating instant bookings and online status report. The secret of Columbus Treks and Expedition's success is a sincere and committed approach to tourist’s requirements anticipating their needs and working towards providing utmost satisfaction.
In order to deliver the extreme level of professional and personalized services and to be the most competitive, Columbus Treks and Expedition believes in quality rather than quantity. We are recognized by the Government of Nepal, Ministry of Tourism and is a member of prestigious organization Trekking Agents Association of Nepal (TAAN). Now at the beginning of the new millennium, we are proud to offer ample years of dedicated services to our valued client and with whose support and encouragement this organization today has blossomed into becoming one of the kingdom’s leading travel and trekking agents. Columbus Treks and Expedition is relatively a large organization under modern management supported by a team of superbly trained, dedicated and experienced staff complementing the Company’s enhanced professionalism and impeccable record. We at Columbus Treks and Expedition sincerely hope, through our dedicated customers' services, that the more hearts we reach the more hearts we touch. Columbus Treks and Expedition enjoys a distinct identity as a reliable tour operator and excursion agent operating in Nepal. We offer you better places, better accommodation, better meals, better services and maximum enjoyment with the most comfortable way to travel at attractive prices.
Vision of Columbus Treks and Expedition:
Columbus Treks and Expedition's vision is to be a dynamic travel arranger with state of the art technology strives for sustainable growth and market leadership with professionalism, profitability and excellence.
Philosophy of Columbus Treks and Expedition:
The philosophy of Columbus Treks and Expedition is "Let’s grow together." Moreover, it aims to achieve lifelong relationship with the clients is the most valuable asset and market leadership by serving the clients with excellence to fulfill their changing needs. Columbus Treks and Expedition also endeavor to strengthen the relationship of mutual respect and faith with highest level of integrity founded on the bedrock of commitment to provide value added products and services. Columbus Treks and Expedition also targets to provide environment that is more progressive, productive and professional fostering management by group objective and team spirit to achieve corporate excellence. Further, it strives to maximize value of the company by acting as a vehicle to facilitate the rapid economic growth and socio economic development of the nation.
Mission of Columbus Treks and Expedition:
The goal of Columbus Treks and Expedition is to aim and achieve the highest standard of professionalism to maintain a lifelong relationship with the clients by providing customized financial services proactive management strive to excel in providing optimum value added services to our valuable overseas tourists. Thus, a new concept and name i.e., Columbus Treks and Expedition, is in destination handling to prove the real meaning "From ideas to reality."
Objectives of Columbus Treks and Expedition:
Ø Columbus Treks and Expedition will tailor its product and services to meet the needs of it's customers in an efficient, convenient and cost effective manner.
Ø To position itself as a market leader and achieve a status of the most preferred travel and trekking agent, it will focus on modern technology to create a range of quality products/services.
Ø The goal will be to ensure good corporate governance and integrity will be paramount to our business philosophy.
The management team of Columbus Treks and Expedition:
The management team of Columbus Treks and Expedition is innovative and dynamic masterminds marches across the geographical and cultural boundaries with differentiated value added financial products and services to achieve strategic advantages in a dynamic environment.
Tours & Trekking Conducted by Columbus Treks and Expedition:
Nepal is one of the richest countries in terms of bio-diversity due to its unique geographical position and variations in altitude. The elevation of the country ranges from 60 meters to the highest point on the earth (8848 m).Nepal, situated on the lap of Himalayas is also a land of historical importance. The temples, stupas, flora, and fauna of this country are well worth seeing. Nepal is the land of Buddha and the symbol of peace, where there is always unity in diversity. The remarkable statues, the smiling faces of the people, their warmth and kindness, and the rhododendrons blooming in the green hills will leave an everlasting impression on visitors. Columbus Treks and Expedition is one of the best and most reputable travel and trekking agents in Nepal and is committed to providing the highest quality services for tour and outdoor adventure in the Himalayan region. Our experienced, dedicated team with ample years of experience in this field has always believed in quality service. As a result, we have successfully run tours in Nepal from thirty different countries from all over the world. Nepal is the ideal destination from whence to arrange a wide variety of programs to Tibet, India, Bhutan and Sikkim. According to Nepalese tradition, "The guest is king." which explains Nepalese people’s hospitality and willingness to help and serve travelers during their stay in the country. In the tourism industry, this includes arranging convenient package tours and flights to neighboring or nearby countries. We are proud to provide tour services for private, commercial and individual groups. Our services include sightseeing, jeep tours, photo adventures, cultural, jungle and nature tours, river rafting, mountain flights, air ticketing (domestic and international) and trekking.
Columbus Treks and Expedition extends a warm welcome to our friends and guests, who we will receive with open arms and whom we wish to provide with innumerable fond memories of Nepal.
Background of Managinig Director
Having pleasing personality, simple and hard working person, Mr. Pramod Dahal was born in Taplejung Village in 1970. Taplejung is one of the famous routes to Mount Kanchanjunga. This peak is the third highest peak in the world. He graduates in Law and Tourism. He has been enjoying this profession for more than 14 years. With more than 14 years of experience behind him, he worked with a number of tourism related organizations and has gained a tremendous experience in the field of tourism as well as administrative management Mr. Dahal's professional strength is "People" and he is of a very strong opinion that no people related industry could function successfully without the support of the "People". No doubt, Mr. Dahal has traveled all most all the major trekking routes and visited the major tour sites of Nepal. Apart from this, he has also traveled to Italy, Indonesia, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, major cities of neighboring country, India and many other countries where tourism has developed, to observe and gain the information and experiences of tourism development.Furthen more, He has also taken the membership of various social organizatinos. He is a life-long member of Lions Club of Nepal.He believes in punctuality and quality service. He is of the opinion that unless the tourism sector is developed, there is no hope of overall development of Nepal. He is fluent in English, Italian and Hindi languages.