Where were you born? Where do you
live today?
Ø I
was born in Gorkha district, province no. 4 central Nepal. I now live in Kathmandu,
the capital city of Nepal since 1996.
What did you want be as a young boy?
Ø As
a young boy, I wanted to be a traveler and wanted to visit to the entire world.
Who is there in your family? What do they do?
Ø I
have 3 members in my family including my mother, two brothers and myself. My
mother does agricultural activities in my own hometown. My younger brother
resides in Berlin Germany handling a business, the youngest brother lives in
Kathmandu by self and I am involved in the tourism industry since 2004.
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What was the first trip that remember
the most? Where did you visit?
Ø I
had trekked in the Everest Base Camp in October 2004 which I remember vividly.
I was quite excited to visit the base of the highest peak of the world. As I
was quite young, there were some challenges to complete however I enjoyed it a
lot. Passing the Sherpa settlements, diverse landscapes, distinct flora and
fauna of Sagarmatha National Park gave me an immense pleasure.
What was your first plane trip?
Ø I
had a trip to Pokhara, the heavenly site and a core touristic city in November
2005 with my guests from the US. We had a short time to explore everything. So,
we used aircraft to land Pokhara. That was my first journey in plane which was
an exciting experience.
What is Trekking?
Ø Trekking
is making a long, challenging and adventurous journey commenced on foot,
walking in the countryside or Himalayan area for pleasure where means of
transportation is normally not available. Trekking in its real sense means
walking at the beautiful region of Himalayan areas of Nepal.
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When did you start to trek as a guide? What motivated you to
be a trekking guide?
Ø From
2004-2007 I worked as a porter guide. In 2007, I obtained license and I started
my career in the tourism industry as a trekking guide. I had a big dream in my
eyes to visit all around the world. It was possible being a guide. My hobbies
to explore new destinations, meet new people and interact with them, examine
the culture and traditional performances of the people entire the world
motivated me to be a trekking guide. I get both learning and earning from this
profession.
Did you run any trekking agency?
Which? What services do you offer?
Ø Of
course, I do. After guiding several for another company, I established my own
company named Nepal Holiday Treks and Tours which situates in Thamel Kathmandu
and offers a plethora of services as City Tours, Trekking in the Himalayas,
Peak Climbing, Religious Tours, Adventurous Activities like paragliding, jungle
safari, rafting, bungee jumping, canoeing, ziplining, ultra-light flights,
mountain flights etc.
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Do you want to visit other countries?
Which? For how long?
Ø My
dreamed destinations are European nations as Germany, Italy, France and Spain. I
also want to explore some American nations and Australia. I want to spend a
couple of months exploring these destinations.
In which areas do you trek mostly as a
trekking guide? Any reason?
Ø I
have trekked almost all the trekking destinations of Nepal as a trekking
leader. However, Everest, Annapurna, Langtang and Manaslu are the most trekked routes.
This is because, most of our guests prefer to trek in these destinations and I
need to go with them.
What are the friendliest trekking destinations
to do in Nepal with family members and young children?
Ø The
friendliest trekking destinations to trek in Nepal with family members for
young children are Ghorepani Poonhill trek, Langtang Trek and Everest View
Trek. Beyond the trek, visitors can do some of the city tours and Jeep safari.
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Is there any high season for trekking
in Nepal?
Ø Trekking
in Nepal is possible throughout the year; however, most of the trekking
activities are organized in Autumn (September to November) and Spring (March to
May) seasons. Trekking in the high elevations may get affected by heavy
snowfall in the winter (December to February) and heavy precipitation can
affect your trekking in the Summer (June to August) time period.
Did you love photography?
Ø In
short yes. I love to capture the panoramic views of the Himalayas, diverse
landscapes, astounding greeneries, the whole sceneries while visiting
especially new destinations. when I trek
with new trekkers, I take photos for memory.
Do you take notes on trips? How?
Ø Generally,
I record information in my cell phone and camera while trekking. When I get
back from the trip, I write them in my website or in the notebook. It is very difficult to write something while
walking; hence recording all the things in the electronic devices is the
easiest way to take the notes.
Which social media do you use to
connect your clients, friends and relatives?
Ø I
normally use emails to interact with my clients. While connecting with my
friends, I use Facebook, WhatsApp Instagram twitter and Viber.
What language do you speak mostly?
Ø I
can speak Nepali, English and Hindi fluently.
Beyond trekking, what do you prefer
to do?
Ø In
the off seasons, I help my mother in my hometown doing some agricultural activities.
Next, I am involved in some volunteer organizations. Time and again I visit to
different places to help the helpless in the leisure time.
What sorts of food are available in
Nepal?
Ø There
is a saying 'Dal Bhat Power 24 Hour'. In Nepal a set of Dal Bhat is mostly
popular in nepal that contains rice, lentils, seasonal vegetables, pickle and
curry etc. Moreover, different forms of eggs, pancakes, noodle items along with
the western eateries as pizza, burger, spaghettis etc. are widely available
throughout the nation.
Are
there any national symbols in Nepal?
Ø Yes.
Our national animal is cow which is worshipped as a Goddess Laxmi-the goddess
of wealth, our national flower is rhododendron which can be seen throughout the
trekking in the month of March and April. Likewise, Lophophores (Danphe) is the
national bird of Nepal, crimson is a national color and volleyball is the
national game of Nepal.
What sorts of festivals do you
celebrate in Nepal?
Ø It
is said that Nepal celebrates a more festival than the number of days in a year;
it means we celebrate 366 festivals in a year. The festivals are categorized in
religious, cultural, and social ones. However, Dashian, Tihar (Deepawali),
Teej, Buddha Purnima, Lhosars, Shivaratri, Chhath, Indra Jatra, Gai Jatra etc.
widely celebrated festivals in Nepal.
Why should one trek with you? Any
specialties?
Ø Several
reasons are behind this. We are government registered company and is fully
authorized. We offer proficient and license holder guides and reliable porters.
We try our best to offer comfortable accommodations and eateries to our valued
guests. We keep our guests in regular touch after the booking and give
necessary information instantly. We offer plenty of time to explore the
Himalayan views, diversity and landscapes around. We are concentrated on
eco-tourism too. Moreover, in case of
emergencies, while trekking, we contact to your insurance company and process
for emergency evacuation.
Why should one visit Nepal?
Ø Nepal
is a small but beautiful country in South Asia. Situating at the lap of
Himalayas, it offers geographical, ethnic, religious, and cultural diversity.
From day tours to 120 days' trekking activities can be organized in Nepal.
Ø City
tours, religious tours, Adventurous activities, Jungle activities, Jeep safari,
hunting, cultural tours can be organized in Nepal.
Ø Nepal
is a safe country to visit. There aren't any terrorist groups and do face have
any religious clashes as there are religious harmony and unity in diversity.
Cheating, robbery and theft are uncommon here as we follow the rules 'The
guests are like gods'
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