Originally hailing from Chicago and New York City, Sasha is a life-long adventurer and wanderer who has explored and worked in over 40 countries. Passionate about creative activism, visual art, social justice, and global health equity, Sasha is skilled in international portrait photography, travel writing, and empowering content development. Currently based in Nepal, she works for Mandala Yoga Studio and Spa as a Hatha and Vinyasa yoga instructor and for Holy Mountain Treks as a Program Development Officer and Travel Consultant.
Born in Gorkha district, Ram Chandra Khatiwada exhibit attributes of a true Gorkhali. Good-natured, professional, and passionate towards his work, Mr Khatiwada is a government licensed trekking guide who is affiliated to the very agency. He also holds more than 4 years of experience as a guide. A travel enthusiast himself, his vigorous personality, invaluable insight and expertises in the field are few of his qualities that are second to none in the business. In addition, his zeal for ensuring the safety and comfort of the clients along with the quick thinking as well as swift acting abilities makes him one of the greatly admired guides for Trekking adventures. Besides these, he has in-depth knowledge regarding Nepalese culture, traditions and lifestyle.
At the end of 2011, he started his journey in the trekking sector as a porter until the year 2013. Then, he has never looked back. Filled with the ambition to explore his own country blessed with natural splendour in company with people from around the globe; he acquired his trekking guide license that enabled him to traverse entire Everest, Annapurna, Langtang and Mustang Regions of Nepal. During the pursuit of his aspirations, he got a window of opportunity to learn about foreign countries, their culture and traditions. Fluent in English, Nepali and Hindi languages, Mr Khatiwada takes pride to be a Nepalese when he discovers countless praises of his beloved homeland throughout the exchange of conversations with his clientele.
Prakash Khatiwada was born and raised in Dhading. Amiable and competent, he struggled his way to the top. Starting his career as a porter for 3 years, he possesses more than 6 years of experience as a guide; currently affiliated to Holy Mountain Treks. He is an enthusiastic trekking guide who has explored each and every trekking trails of Nepal, which are situated in widely celebrated regions of Nepal including Everest, Annapurna, Langtang, Manaslu and Mustang. A fluent speaker of English, Nepali and Hindi languages, Prakash has excellent communication skills that when combined with his friendly nature allows him to function as a bridge between native communities and clientele during the trekking escapade. Due to this, his clients acquire detailed insight into local communities and their traditional lifestyle. Blessed with the characteristic of an ideal guide along with his commitment to his work, Prakash is always preferred by customers to guide them throughout their trek beyond the sublime terrains of Nepal. Moreover, he is well known around the town for his tireless efforts to make his customers feel comfortable and safe while traversing remote Himalayan countryside.
Ramesh is diligent, well-trained and experienced trekking guide. As an individual who loves travelling, he has traversed many trekking regions of Nepal including Everest, Langtang and Annapurna. His friendly nature and reliability are what makes him one of our most capable employees. With a good command in English and Nepali languages, he possesses exceptional socializing skills that ensure an enjoyable trekking adventure to our clients. Furthermore, he is very knowledgeable about Nepalese mountain routes and the local communities, their culture and traditional lifestyle.
I am a young, enthusiastic, and ambitious girl who is very fond of travelling. Because of preferences, I decided to develop my career in the tourism sector as a tourist and trekking guide after the pursuit of my undergraduate degree. I have been working as a tourist guide since August 2018. I love to interact with new people, make new friends along the hiking journey. With my good command over the English language, I had led the way of many travel enthusiasts around Kathmandu as the part of ‘city tours’ as well as beyond several hike routes in Nepal such as Dhulikhel -Namobuddha, Nagarkot –Changunarayan, and Sankhu-Nagarkot-Shivapuri-Sundarijal. I had always dreamt of going on adventurous escapades, especially an audacious trekking venture to the mighty Himalayas which is a challenge in itself. In order to transform my fantasy into reality, I underwent through intense trekking guide training and acquired my Trekking Guide License. As a full-fledged Trekking Guide, I have trekked along a handful of trails in Annapurna Region and possess a fondness for knowledgeable books and nature. Moreover, I like to utilize my free time by learning new things and exploring pristine trails. My aim is to traverse every corner of my motherland and contribute to her development with everything I have got in my power.
Puja Pathak is counted as one of our finest guide with whom we have had the chance to work with her since 2017. She is young energetic girl, and had dedication towards travel. So that she is one of the well known faces. She can speak English well and able to answer the entire questions. She did Annapurna circuit, Mustang trek. She has vast knowledge of Nepal and its culture. Her main attention is how to make the customer to feel comfortable and enjoyable trip to make it as memorable as she can.
Courteous and tender in nature, Tek loves to explore his native country and comprehend its natural grandeur as well as vivid culture and traditional lifestyle. Further, he has an unwavering team spirit that when combined with his simplicity and kindliness makes him a top-notch guide who makes certain his clients experience the bliss of the trekking venture in the land of Himalayas. Devoted to his profession, Mr Dhungana has an energetic personality which aids him to get along with his travel companions. One thing is for sure, he never ceases to amaze the people around him!!