Meet your guide
Licensed trekking guide · Pokhara, Nepal
Born and raised in the foothills of the Annapurna range, Raju has spent more than 35 years guiding trekkers through every corner of the Nepali Himalayas — from the quiet ridges around Pokhara to the high passes of the Annapurna Circuit and the heart of the Khumbu valley below Everest.
He is fluent in English and Nepali, government-licensed, first-aid trained, and known for his warmth, attention to detail, and the genuine care he gives every guest. His mission is simple: to share the mountains he loves with the people who come to walk them.
Full Nepal Tourism Board licensing for trekking and high-altitude regions.
First-aid trained with deep knowledge of altitude, weather and trail conditions.
Clear communication, thoughtful pacing, and rich cultural storytelling along the way.
Anticipates every need — best rooms, hot meals, warm welcomes from teahouse to teahouse.
Annapurna, Everest, Langtang, Mardi Himal, Upper Mustang, Manaslu — Raju knows them all.
A local who grew up among these peaks and knows their hidden corners.
