One Himalaya was founded on a passion for the Himalayan regions and a belief that travel should be stress free, memorable, individual and be something positive for travellers and also for the communities and regions they visit and experience.
With over twenty-five years in adventure and luxury travel in the UK, Asia and Australia including co-founding and owning a successful luxury and adventure travel company in the Himalayas over 20 years ago as well as many years spent travelling, often solo, to off the beaten track destinations and winning a few regional and national industry awards along the way, Maggie Maguire has firsthand experience of the difference between a good trip and an exceptional one.
With deep industry connections and a passion for travel, particularly tailor-made experiential travel, she launched One Himalaya in 2023 to offer clients individual and memorable travel experiences in Nepal, India, Tibet and Bhutan, working with local partners and communities in each of those regions, to create and deliver truly memorable travel experiences.
Originally from the small seaside town of Ballycastle on the beautiful Causeway Coast in Northern Ireland, Maggie has travelled extensively since her late teens, particularly in Asia and Indonesia. Her career took her to London, Australia, Bangladesh, Scotland and of course, the Himalayas. First visiting Nepal in 2003, she fell in love with the country, the culture and the people, something that hasn't changed. Splitting her time now between the Causeway Coast and the Himalayas, and working together with a small team of passionate travel experts, she creates luxury and adventure travel experiences ensuring every trip is designed with creativity, care, attention to detail and with access to experiences you won’t find elsewhere.
Whether you’re looking for a world class trek, a luxury mountain hideaway, a five star city break, a luxurious wellness retreat, an immersive cultural tour, a thrilling wildlife safari or challenging expedition, an indulgent culinary experience, a relaxing beach stay, a fun filled family holiday, a unique train journey, an off the beaten track adventure or a special celebration with friends, family or even a work team event, One Himalaya can bring your travel ambitions to life with creativity, individuality and care – so all you need to do is enjoy. Welcome to the Himalaya!
Hi, I’m Maggie, founder of One Himalaya. I grew up with tales of travel from my very well travelled father and surrounded by maps and travel books from both my parents. Travel has been a hugely important part of my life for as long as I can remember and as soon as I was old enough to travel by myself I was off on adventures, to Sumatra, Java, Bali and many other places. My passion for travel has never left although I admit that over the years I've come to enjoy beautiful luxury boutique hotels and safari lodges just as much as the more simple remote mountain lodges or beach camps these days! For me, travel is all about the experience, from the excitement of the initial planning and dreaming, to focusing on the details of making it all happen, bringing the dream to reality, even the journey to get to your destination and of course the unforgettable and sometimes unexpected moments and connections enjoyed along the way, from the small and simple to the big and life changing. Life isn’t about things, it’s about experiences and travel is a wonderful way to create new experiences, memories and connections, with people and places that can last long beyond your travel experience. Sometimes you can go it alone and other times it’s good to get a little help from someone who can share insights and knowledge and help to create those special and unexpected moments and memories that you wouldn’t otherwise experience.
At One Himalaya, we specialise in small group and tailor made luxury and adventure travel to the Himalayan regions of Nepal, India, Bhutan and Tibet, designing and planning amazing holidays and events for individuals, couples, small groups, families and businesses. We also understand that luxury and adventure can mean different things to different people, and we take time to learn about and understand what's important to you. The ultimate luxury isn't necessarily about the price tag or the five star hotels - it certainly can be, but it's more about travel that’s designed for you, based on your interests, dreams, ambitions, budget and timescales - where everything is thoughtfully considered and all the arrangements are taken care of, so all you have to do is relax and enjoy every moment.
