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When the devastating earthquake struck Nepal in April 2015, it left deep scars across the nation, flattening villages, taking thousands of lives, and shaking the entire country.
For Alpine Wonder Treks, this was more than just a national tragedy; it hit home. Our guides, porters, and extended mountain families live in the very communities most affected by the disaster. Moreover, it affected the life of locals who are very close and dear to Alpine Wonder Trek.
That’s why, just days after the 2015 earthquake, our team mobilized with a mission: to reach the unreached. We teamed up with local agencies to help everyone who needed immediate assistance.
Our Relief Efforts: Supporting Where It Mattered Most
We focused our immediate relief work in Nuwakot and Rasuwa, two severely hit districts with limited access to aid. Roads were blocked, communication was down, and the terrain was harsh, but with the help of our experienced trekking crew, we navigated challenging mountain paths to deliver emergency supplies.
Alpine Wonder Trek created a team led by Nami Nath Devkota and collaborated with the local agencies in Nuwakot and Rasuwa. Within days of the disaster, the relief program started with planning and resource allocation. The team reached the most affected area and launched the program.
What We Delivered:
- Over 300 tarpaulins and tents for families who had lost their homes.
- Rice, lentils, cooking oil, and salt were distributed to over 200 households.
- Warm clothes, blankets, and basic medical kits for the elderly and children.
- Support for temporary classroom setups, helping students return to some form of learning.
We partnered closely with local ward leaders, youth groups, and grassroots NGOs to identify the most urgent needs and avoid duplication of efforts. These local collaborations ensured that resources reached the right hands quickly and efficiently.
Many of our trekking guides and porters, some of whom had lost their own homes, volunteered to carry relief supplies to isolated mountain communities that would’ve otherwise been overlooked.
Rebuilding Trust and Community
Our efforts didn’t end when the relief trucks stopped rolling. For us, the real work began after the immediate crisis faded from the headlines.
In the weeks and months that followed, we continued to walk alongside the people of Saramthali in Rasuwa and Dupcheshwor in Nuwakot, villages where many of our guides, porters, and friends were born and raised. To us, these weren’t just coordinates on a map; they were home.
We helped coordinate the construction of temporary shelters using locally available materials, working hand-in-hand with community members, local carpenters, and volunteers to ensure no family was left without a roof. In many places, we served as a bridge between international supporters and local village councils, helping to streamline donations and avoid duplication of resources.
We also strongly focused on the future generation. With schools damaged or completely collapsed, many children were at risk of dropping out of education altogether. That’s why we continued to donate exercise books, stationery, uniforms, whiteboards, and sports kits to rural schools in both districts, ensuring learning never stopped, even if classrooms had to be under tarps or trees.
Even after media coverage moved on, we didn’t. We continued providing seasonal clothing, blankets, and basic supplies, especially during the harsh winter months, when remote villages become even more isolated.
This work wasn’t just about charity, it was about solidarity. It was about honouring the unbreakable bond we share with these mountain communities who’ve carried us, literally and figuratively, for years.
And what moved us the most? Many of our returning trekkers and climbers from Europe, Australia, and North America heard our stories and chose to donate, fundraise, or even visit again, not for the mountains, but for the people. That’s the spirit of the global community we’re proud to be part of.
Why It Matters to Us And You
As a trekking and expedition company, we don’t just operate in Nepal, we live here, we love it here, and we owe everything to the resilience of its people and the majesty of its mountains.
When you choose Alpine Wonder Treks, you’re not just selecting a travel company; you’re supporting a movement rooted in care, community, and conscious travel. You’re helping us fund school supplies, support our guides’ families, and rebuild homes, not just trails.
Whether you’re summiting a Himalayan peak or walking the quiet trails of a village, your journey becomes part of a bigger story, a story of hope, healing, and shared humanity.
Travel with heart. Climb with purpose. Trek with those who care.
Nami Nath Devkota is a highly experienced and respected figure in Nepal’s adventure tourism industry, with over 15 years of expertise as a mountain trekking leader. Known for his vast knowledge of the Himalayas and his unwavering passion for exploration, Nami has guided countless adventurers through some of Nepal’s most breathtaking and challenging landscapes.
