Dimitris with a local guide in Kathmandu

My story

The Greek of Nepal

Fifteen years living at the foot of the Himalayas — and one purpose: to show you the real Nepal.

How it all began

From Greece, to the heart of the Himalayas

My name is Dimitrios Giannopoulos. Fifteen years ago I bought a ticket to Kathmandu, not knowing I would never truly leave. I did not visit Nepal — it kept me.

I learned the language, walked trails no guidebook mentions, ate in people’s homes and slept in teahouses at 4,000 metres. Everything I know about this land, I know because I lived it — not because I read it.

In Pokhara I also found my family. Together with Kumari, my partner, and our team, we welcome travellers as if they were coming home — with Greek hospitality and a Nepali heart.

What I offer is not an off-the-shelf package. It is a journey built around you, with someone who lives here, speaks your language and knows when the weather will turn before it turns.

“You do not visit Nepal. You live it. And I am here to take you by the hand.”

— Dimitrios Giannopoulos

Dimitris, the Greek of Nepal
15
years in Nepal
8,848 m
highest peak on Earth
100%
personal planning
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memories

The journey

Fifteen years, one path

None of it happened in a day. Here is how we got here.

  1. The beginning

    A ticket to Kathmandu

    I came for a trip. I stayed for a lifetime. The Himalayas held me from the first breath.

  2. The roots

    The language, the trails, the people

    I learned Nepali, walked the treks you won’t find in a guidebook, and became part of the local communities.

  3. The family

    Kumari & the team in Pokhara

    I found a home, a partner and a team of locals who love what they do as much as I do.

  4. Nepal.gr

    The knowledge, in Greek

    I began sharing what I learned — guides, tips and true stories for every traveller.

  5. Elysian Himalaya

    The premium tier

    For those who want something exceptional: private, luxury journeys — designed by the same team.

  6. Today

    Hundreds of authentic journeys

    Every year I guide travellers into the real Nepal — with safety, hospitality and love for this land.

My values

Why travel with me

Four promises that never change, whichever journey you choose.

01

Authenticity

No tourist traps. Real experiences, local people, hidden trails.

02

Safety

I know the land, the weather and the limits. You travel with confidence, no surprises.

03

Greek hospitality

We welcome you like family — and you plan everything in Greek, with Dimitris.

04

Personal planning

No two journeys are alike. I build yours around you, step by step.

Moments

Nepal, as I live it

A few frames from fifteen years in the Himalayas.

With a local guide in Kathmandu
The living goddess Kumari, Kathmandu
Prayer flags in the Himalayas
Sunset in Pokhara
Trekking Annapurna in winter
Woman at the Monkey Temple, Kathmandu

Traveller stories

Don’t just take my word for it

A few words from people who travelled with us.

It felt like having a friend in Nepal, not a travel agency. Dimitris knew everything and looked after us at every step.

Maria K.

Pokhara & Annapurna trip

Being able to plan in Greek with someone who lives there changed everything. Authentic, safe, unforgettable.

George & Elena P.

Group trip to Nepal

We saw a Nepal you can’t imagine from the guidebooks. Hidden monasteries, local flavours, real people.

Nikos D.

Kathmandu, Lumbini & Chitwan

Let’s design your journey

Tell me what you dream of and I’ll make it real — authentic, safe and with genuine Greek hospitality.

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