Our group leaders and guides are the cream of the crop! They are the reason that Earthbound's all trip work so well and the reason why so many travelers return to us year after year. They are experienced guides chosen not only for their ability to make every trip more then you'd ever have hoped for, but also for their passion and commitment to Himalayas and the Earthbound way of travel. Almost all of Earthbound Expeditions’ staff are locally employed and all our guides, porters are, ensuring a more authentic experience for travelers, as well as sensitivity to local customs and culture. They are always caring , attentive and responsible and ofcourse well paid.

In addition to our native group leaders, we also sometimes use western guides when we go climbing or visit special places. So we get the best of both worlds a western leader with the local know-how who understands your travel needs and our local friends and guides who share their knowledge and experiences. Read more here what our clients said about our guides at Testimonials section »

Our guides have worked with well known geologist, astrologers, lonely planet authors, Actor, writers and many other high profile customers. We are sure you will always get professional and personalized service with our cheerful guides, best tested in the field.

Our leaders, guides are here to organize the trip and provide you with advice and information, they will respect and encourage a traveler's needs to explore independently and will ensure the trip allows it. One of the great advantages of the Earthbound Expeditions' leader is the introduction they give you to the country you visit, pointing you in the right direction for the best place to eat or teaching some useful everyday phrases. However, you will probably find that you rely of them less and less during your trip as you become more adventurous and familiar with your surroundings. Our Nepal leaders are trained from the Nepal Academy of tourism and hotel management and India, Tibet Bhutan tour leader / guides also trained from respected country's national tourist academy and registered license holder. Have general training about first aid medical course and eco - tourism.

Here you will get to know about the team of "Earthbound Expeditions", their personal and professional backgrounds and their current role. You can find the words of praise about them in our "Testimonials" sections by our clients. Please through our "Testimonials" sections to know more about them too. Also you can read about them at

Rajan Simkhada - Trip Planner & Leader ( one of the founder of the company)

Mr. Rajan started his career in tourism as a Front Desk Attendant at a Hotel in Thamel in 1994. In 1996, he joined a reputed trekking company, as tour and trek leader. During this period, he led the tours to entire Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan and India. After leading many such tours and treks he established himself as a senior guide and later partnering with few of his friends, started an independent company with the banner "Earthbound Expeditions".
Rajan also renowned comedian here in Nepal, with radio and TV programs to his credit. You can visit the "Testimonials" section and check some of the comments about him.
At Earthbound Expeditions Mr. Rajan Simkhada mostly plans and leads your trip. Of course we have a whole professional team of over a dozen guides here to serve you with smile and care. Since Mr. Simkhada is the key person of our company here is short introduction about him Please Read more about him »...
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Mr. Badri Prasad Gajurel:
[Regional Manager - Europe]

Badri was born in a village close to Langtang region and went to Darjeeling for his primary education. From a very young age he was very passionate about the beauties and secrets that could be found within the Himalayas. This together with his love for Hospitality encouraged him to come into the tourism industry.
He has been leading trips to Mount Kailash since 1999 and has also led trips to some of the most beautiful and adventurous parts of the Himalayan region (i.e. Everest and Annapurna Regions).

Having met people from different countries and also travelled himself to more than 20 countries, he felt that the service provided by trekking companies in Nepal could be further improved to meet international standard. Therefore went to Singapore and London to study Tourism & Hospitality. Having completed a degree in Hotel & Hospitality Management, he is now responsible for the Group’s current and future portfolio in Europe.

He can be reached at badri.gajurel@enepaltrekking.com

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Mr. Kedar Gajurel :
[Guest Relation Manager]

A cheerful young man is our guest relation manager. He is here to help you in any regard from ticket re-confirmation to reservation to create your itinerary. He will assist you to issue / reconfirm your tickets to desired destination. Also some times he lead trips. Have been to all of the major trekking route including Tibet, Kailash and trainned as trekking guide from Govt. of Nepal.
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Mr. Hari Aryal : - Office assistance

A cheerful young man is our office assistance. He will assist you to issue / reconfirm your tickets to desired destination. He also sometimes give hands in marketing also go to trek in the field.
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Mr. Mingmar Sherpa : Trekking Guide (English / French).

Mr. Mingmar has been guiding many trips since 1991. He is a very good cook as well. He have successfully trekked all Nepal and Tibet's Himalayas. He is a main person of our company to lead the high altitude treks specially with the French trekkers. He speaks French and have excellent knowledge about trekkers' food as a good cook. Government trained and ofcourse have the licence.
What they said ... about Mingmar
"Our guide Mingmar Sherpa was very helpful, polite and very friendly I will recommended him!! Our Langtang trek wnet very well in 200th with him. Rajan had arranged everything very well! for us "...
Anne and father from, the Netherlands, Langtang trek us Oct. - Nov. 2006
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Mr. Shree Ram Adhikari ( A) - Trekking Guide (English / Japanese)

Mr. Shree has been guiding many of trips since 1998 and working with us since 2002. He have successfully trekked allmost all Nepal's Himalayas. Been to India Ladakh, Tibet Kailash many times. Have hobby on photography and very accomodating person. Government trained.
What they said... about Mr. Shree
"To my trekking guide, Shreeram - the days we were together provided some deep insights into Nepalese culture and everyday life outside of the city. He give the visitor far more than can be found in a tourist handbook. This is meeting the real Nepalese people and finding a warmth that stays in the heart and travels home. This alone was worth the price of the journey. This does not even recount the sights brought to the eyes of the scenery, the monasteries or the palaces. The pictures do not do justice to these sights. Breathtaking does not describe them."...
Larry from USA, Oct 2006
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Mr. Ramchandra Sapkota - Trekking Guide (English).
He has been guiding / supporting many trips since 1997. He have successfully trekked all Nepal's Himalayas Everest, Annapurna, Langtang also b een to Tibet Himalaya and Kailash. A friedly person also particiapted in Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon - race. Government trained.
What they said...., about Ram
The guide Ram was very friendly and helpful and he knew a lot about the nature and culture of the Annapurna area.The accommodations he choose were very fine and the minibus was nice to travel with. I want to thank you for all your help from the beginning to the end. I am really happy that I booked both trips by Earthbound Expedition..
" Kim Orbon from Holland, Oct 2004

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Mr. Narendra Timilsina - Trekking Guide (English).
Naraendra has been guiding many trips since 2001 with us although he is in tourism since 1992. He have successfully trekked almost all Nepal's Himalayas. A cheerful gentleman is here to assist you. Government trained.
What they said... about Narendra
The Annapurna base camp trek We enjoyed it so much with a reliable and good guide Narendra and a nice porter, Arjun who looked after us from the beginning to the end. It was completely hassle free, we never had to worry about anything, just enjoy the walking, the nature and the view of the mountains. Even the weather was clear! (how did you do that?). We are definitely thinking of coming back to Nepal in the future, and perhaps bring some friends along."..
Ria and Katrien, Brugge, Belgium Nov 2005
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Mr. Sudip Baral - Trekking Guide (English).

Sudip has been guiding many treks since 2005 with us. He have successfully trekked almost all Nepal's Himalayas Everest, Langtang, Annapurna, Dhulagiri, Tilicho Lake. He even worked with lonely planet authors to find new trekking routes. A cheerful gentleman is here to assist you. Government trained.
What they said... about Sudip...
..... Earthbound Expeditions took care of us from airport pick up to the trek. Our trek guide Mr. Sudip and porter both were very prepared for Tilicho lake trek. They are always nice, friendly and careful. They were able to understand how we were feeling just looking at us. They knew every single stone of the path we were walking on. We had always good accomodations....
Giulia Tonini and team from Italy August 2008
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Mr. Gopal Tamang- Trekking Guide (English).

Mr. Gopal joined us in 1999 as trekking porter and worked with us until 2003, already became guide. Then he went Malasiya to work in a restaurent for 4 years when tourism was slow in Nepal and again come and join us in 2007. A Buddhist gentle man have successfully trekked almost all Nepal's Himalayas Everest, Langtnang , Mera Peak, Annapurna. Government trained.
What they said... about Gopal
...Staff of Earthbound Expeditions, guide Gopal and helper Gokul did an excellent job of taking care of us. They were always attentive to our needs, friendly and good-natured. They did everything they could to ensure that our trip was enjoyable, safe and successful.
Andrea and Jim and Canada April 2009

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Mr. Shree Ram Adhikari (B ) - Trekking Guide (English).

Mr. Shree joined us in 2007 as trekking porter and now promoted as a guide. . A shy gentle man have successfully trekked almost all Nepal's Himalayas Everest, Langtang , Annapurna. Government trained.
What they said... about Shree
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Mr. Gokul Prasad Adhikari :-
A cheerful man is a very experinced trekking cook and assistance. Always very friendly and welcome guets with his big smile. Very polite and hospitable and have been to almost all of the mountains of Nepal Everest, Annapurna, Langtang, Mustang, Dolpo, Tibet kailash area. Come and enjoy the hospitality of a truely Nepali guides and porters.

 

 

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Mr. Kisan Nagarkoti : Tour Guide (English / Chinese)

He has been guiding many trips since 1985. Very knowledgeable and accomodating person. He is one of the key person of our company to lead the tours around Kathmandu and other cities. Government trained.

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Mr. Rudra Aryal : Tour Guide (English / Chinese / German).

He has been guiding many trips since 2002. He lead the tours around Kathmandu and other cities. Government trained.

 

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Mr. Da-Nima Sherpa: Climbing / Trekking Guide (English).

He has been guiding many trips since 1992. He have successfully climbed Amadablam, Everest, Cho-Oyu and other small peaks many times. He is a main person of our company to lead the high altitude treks/climb. Government trained.

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Mr. Gambu Sherpa : Trekking Guide / high altitude cook (English )

He has been guiding many trips since 1989. He is a very good cook as well and have supported many expedition teams in Mt. Everest. He have successfully trekked all Nepal and Tibet's Himalayas. He is a main person of our company to lead the high altitude treks specially with the French trekkers. Well experienced safe hand.

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Mr. Maule Tamang: Trekking / Climbing Guide (English).
He has been guiding many trips since 1994. He have successfully trekked all Nepal and Tibet's Himalayas. He have been up to the North col of Mt. Everest, he is a good climber as well. This gentleman will assist our any country trekkers to make their trek successful and memorable. Government trained.

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Mr. Kaji / Nabin, Gambu, Sarki, Hari : This five are our regular supporter (porters) and cook assistance.

These are our regular staffs but we hire a lots of porters , cooks and guides when necessary in season time.