This case study was written as a contribution to a project on ‘pro-poor tourism strategies.’ The case studies used a common methodology to review the operations of tourism operators in a number of locations in developing countries.

The focus of this paper is the main tourist attraction in Humla, the trail to Mount Kailash, describe as follows: ‘the area has a beautiful landscape, natural beauty, different ecosystems, rivers and small lakes, diverse cultures and typical villages and ancient monasteries.’