About
Built by hikers, checked by guides
Dare to Hike started in a Thamel tea shop in 2021 when two guides and a software engineer couldn't find a single reliable planning tool for Nepali trails.
Our story
The trail data problem
Trekking information in Nepal lives in Facebook posts, outdated blogs and word of mouth. We set out to put verified trail data — and verified people — in one place.
- Founded in Kathmandu, 2021
- Trail team walks every route annually
- 18,000+ hikers matched to date
- Permit info verified against official counters
- 2021
- Founded
- 120+
- Trails mapped
- 18k+
- Hikers matched
- 40+
- Verified guides
How we work
The Dare to Hike standard
Walk every trail
Our trail team re-walks routes annually and logs conditions, water and teahouses.
Verify every claim
Distances, times and permits are checked against field logs and official sources.
Rate honestly
Difficulty ratings come from local hikers' logs, not marketing copy.
Keep it free at the core
Trail library and basic plans stay free — that's the mission.