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We create personalised, small-group trekking expeditions to Himalayan Nepal.

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to the top of the world

We create personalised, small-group trekking expeditions to Himalayan Nepal.

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to the top of the world

We create personalised, small-group trekking expeditions to Himalayan Nepal.

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to the top of the world

We create personalised, small-group trekking expeditions to Himalayan Nepal.

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to the top of the world

We create personalised, small-group trekking expeditions to Himalayan Nepal.

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to the top of the world

We create personalised, small-group trekking expeditions to Himalayan Nepal.

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to the top of the world

We create personalised, small-group trekking expeditions to Himalayan Nepal.

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We create personalised, small-group trekking expeditions to Himalayan Nepal.

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We create personalised, small-group trekking expeditions to Himalayan Nepal.

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To the Top of the World

Welcome to Koru Mountains Trekking and Expeditions. We create personalised, small-group trekking expeditions to Himalayan Nepal.

Welcome to Koru Mountains Trekking and Expeditions.

We are a New Zealand-based company creating personalised, small-group trekking expeditions to Nepal.

Our mission is to help visitors of all skill and ability levels enjoy the adventure of a lifetime, in one of the most beautiful places on earth.

Our deep family ties to Nepal allow us to take you beyond the usual tourist routes and experiences. With Koru Mountains, you’ll form an authentic connection to the amazing places – and people – that make this such an incredible part of the world.

It seems like yesterday we were making our way through the Khumbu enjoying the superior local knowledge and expert tour guiding offered by the Koru Mountains team. It was a trip of a lifetime and has been an unforgettable experience.

— Sue Harrison  Everest Base Camp Trek
— Sue Harrison

Everest – iconic, beautiful, remote, foreboding – was a constant presence; but more than this Phurenje and his team were able to share their culture and the Nepalese way of life…whilst doing everything possible to help make the adventure work perfectly for every walker.

— Andrew Fowles  Everest Base Camp Trek
— Andrew Fowles

In 2018 our family had the pleasure of trekking in the Solokhumbu/Everest area with Koru Mountains for just over two weeks….Every part of our trip was awesome, including planning, communication, support and guiding in Kathmandu, and guiding on our trek.

— Sandy and Dean Nelson  Solukhumbu Valley Trek
— Sandy and Dean Nelson

…the greatest pleasure came not so much from the landscapes (which were stunning), as from meeting the people and seeing their lifestyle. Koru Mountains have everything covered. All you have to do is turn up and enjoy the experience.

— Andrew Stevens  Mera Peak Expedition
— Andrew Stevens

about koru mountains

Koru Mountains Trekking and Expeditions was founded in 2015 by Phurenje Sherpa, who had previously emigrated to New Zealand from Nepal, and his longtime Kiwi friend Joe Rush.

Together, they created Koru Mountains to share the beauty of Nepal with visitors from New Zealand and around the world.

our community work

At Koru Mountains, our main object is to support the sherpa communities in the Solukhumbu Valley.

We work closely with our large family and friend network in Nepal to employ local staff and support locally-owned businesses. All money raised from our treks goes directly to local families, so your client dollars directly benefit Nepalese communities.

We also support the Himalayan Trust in their mission to empower communities and reduce poverty in the Everest region of Nepal.

latest news

“Constable establishes Himalayan trekking business with sherpa”

A nice article about the founding and vision for Koru Mountains Trekking and Expeditions.

“Nepali climbing guide always wary of Aoraki/Mt Cook’s fickle weather”

This lovely article details some of Phurenje’s achievements during his guiding career in Nepal and in New Zealand, where he survived 30 hours in a snow cave just below the summit of Aoraki Mount Cook.