Community Development program



A program of activities that harness tourism to develop local communities in a positive way

Environmental and Ecotourism program


We aim to raise awareness about the environmental impact of tourism on Nepal’s picturesque terrain and to run specific projects to minimise this.

Porters’ Clothing Bank



In September 2009 KEEP set up a Porters’ Clothing Bank (PCB) to provide ill-prepared porters with better clothing suitable for trekking in a mountain environment and reduce the number of unnecessary illnesses and fatalities which occur each year.

Tourism Capacity Development program


Focused on increasing the professional skills of tourism professionals in Nepal. The program offers training on areas such as the environment, ecotourism, conservation, leadership, language, mountain safety and First Aid.

Visitor Information Centre



We operate a year-round Visitor Information Centre in the heart of Thamel, Kathmandu, providing free impartial and independent information to travellers about trekking and tourism in Nepal.

Volunteer program



Since our establishment in 1992, KEEP has provided a platform for many international visitors to volunteer in numerous community development programs.