Planning Nepal shouldn't feel like research
Nepal, without the guesswork.
Nepal has no shortage of travel advice. What it's missing is advice you can trust. Guides without vetting. Permits that change without notice. Porter wages you have no way to verify. Sathi brings local knowledge, fair operator standards, and transparent pricing into one place — so you show up informed, not just hopeful.
Ravi (Guide) and Sarah (Traveler) near Khumjung · 3,440m
The Status Quo
Planning Nepal today feels like this.
Reddit / r/Nepal
Is this agency legit? Their reviews look fake.
Google Search
Annapurna vs Everest base camp which is better for beginners
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TripAdvisor Forum
How do I know if my porter is actually getting paid what I think?
TripAdvisor Review — 3 months ago
"Our guide was amazing but I later found out he only got $8/day. We had no idea. Felt sick about it."
Gov Website (PDF, last updated 2022)
TIMS permit not required for — [page not loading]
WhatsApp (day before flight)
Wait — do I need USD cash at the airport??
Facebook Group — Solo Female Travelers
"Anyone done Nepal in their 50s? Every itinerary I find assumes you can do 10 miles a day 😅"
Booking.com Confirmation Email
"Your reservation is confirmed. Payment accepted online."
Guesthouse at check-in: "Cash only, madam."
Our Mission
Travel should benefit everyone.
Too often, travelers struggle to know who to trust, while local operators and independent guides struggle to reach travelers directly. Big agency middlemen take massive cuts, leaving those on the ground underpaid.
We're building Sathi to bridge this gap. A simpler, transparent connection means fair wages for local experts and worry-free, authentic experiences for you.
A Better Way
Imagine having one trusted place for every answer.
Instant Answers
Get reliable answers about visas, packing, cash flow, and weather without spending hours digging through outdated forums.
A Local Who's With You
Not just a guide for the trail. Your local is with you before you land — answering questions, setting expectations, flagging what's changed on the ground. During the trip, they're your real-time navigator. After you're home, they're still there if something comes up.
"I spent three weeks second-guessing every blog post. I wish I'd had Sathi before planning my trip to the Annapurnas."
— Clara M., traveled Nov 2025
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