A Himalayan Guardian Product
The App for Finding
Trekking Companions.
TravelBuddy is Himalayan Guardian Nepal's free community app. Browse trips published by verified local organizers, match with travelers heading your way, and message your group before you commit.
Why TravelBuddy Exists
Finding a Trekking Partner Shouldn't Be a Gamble
Most solo trekkers still find companions the hard way — a Facebook group post, a forum thread, a stranger with no way to verify who they actually are. No background on the organizer. No record of the trip. No safety net if something goes wrong along the way.
TravelBuddy Replaces the Guesswork With a Verified Network.
Real travelers
Made through HGN
New friends, new trails
Verified & connected
Real travelers
Made through HGN
New friends, new trails
Verified & connected
Real travelers
Made through HGN
New friends, new trails
Verified & connected
Real travelers
Made through HGN
New friends, new trails
Two Ways to Join
Whether You're Looking for a Trip, or Leading One
For Travelers
Find a trip, join the group
Browse departures by route, date, and difficulty. Message the organizer with questions, then request to join once you’re ready.
- Search by route & date
- Verified organizers only
- Built-in messaging
For Organizers
Publish a trip, lead the group
Already leading treks informally? Publish departures under your own verified profile and manage every join request yourself.
- Public organizer profile
- Verification badge
- Approve or decline requests
What You Can Do
Everything You Need to Find Your Crew
Find Your Crew
Match with trekkers heading the same route, dates, and difficulty level.
Organizer-Run Departures
Join treks published by verified community organizers, or publish your own.
Verification Built In
Every organizer completes HGN's identity and experience check before publishing a trip.
Message Before You Commit
Built-in chat lets you ask questions and confirm logistics before joining.
Draft, Then Publish
Organizers can save a trip as a draft and publish once the group is ready.
Backed by the Guardian Network
Every event ties back to the same operations center that runs CTG insurance and rescue coordination.
For Local Guides & Trip Leaders
Turn Your Route Knowledge Into a Trusted Following
If you already lead treks informally, TravelBuddy gives you a public profile, a verification badge, and tools to manage every step — from publishing a departure to deciding who joins.
- Public organizer profile with your bio, languages & experience
- A verification badge on every trip you publish
- Review and approve join requests before travelers commit
From Search to Trailhead
How TravelBuddy Works
Create your profile
Add your bio, languages, and trekking experience, then submit for verification. A badge appears once you’re approved.
Browse or publish
Search departures by route, date, and difficulty, or list your own trip as an organizer with slots and pricing.
Message & get approved
Ask the organizer questions and confirm logistics, then request to join. They review and approve before the group fills up.
Meet at the trailhead
Coordinate final details with the group once you’re approved, then meet in person and start the trek together.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about finding companions and organizing trips on TravelBuddy.
Still have questions? Contact usTravelBuddy is Himalayan Guardian Nepal's free community app for finding trekking companions and joining verified organizer-run departures across Nepal and the Himalayas.
Yes. Creating a profile, joining events, and publishing trips as an organizer are all free.
Every organizer completes HGN's verification process — a badge appears on their profile and every trip they publish.
No. TravelBuddy helps you find travel companions and events; CTG insurance and the Tracer M3 device provide coverage and rescue coordination. Most travelers use both together.
Yes. Complete your profile, submit for verification, and publish your first trip — treks, tours, or group expeditions across Nepal and the Himalayas.
Nothing. Creating an organizer profile and publishing trips is free during the current phase — the same as joining as a traveler.
Visit travelbuddy.hgn.com.np and create a free account — no HGN policy required.
Ready to Find Your Next
TravelBuddy?
Join a free community of verified trekkers and organizers across Nepal and the Himalayas.