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Lead Guides

Sherpa + Local Expert Spotlight

Licensed expedition leaders, culture keepers, and field rescue trainers ready for every region.

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Laxman Gurung
5★20+ yrsLaxman - Guardian of the Himalayan Trail Some lives are shaped by cities. Laxman’s was shaped by mountains. Twenty years ago, his first steps on the Himalayan trail marked the beginning of a lifelong relationship with altitude, silence, and scale. What started as curiosity quickly became devotion. The mountains did not simply offer routes, they offered purpose. Over two decades, Laxman has guided explorers across the Himalayas, from the legendary Everest Base Camp to the remote, untouched regions of Upper Mustang and Dolpo. His knowledge goes beyond maps and itineraries. He understands weather as instinct, altitude as rhythm, and terrain as conversation. Every decision on the trail is informed by experience earned step by step. Yet it is his presence that defines him most. Calm under pressure, attentive to every traveler, Laxman leads with quiet confidence. When the air thins and the trail tests resolve, his steadiness becomes reassurance. Safety is not a rule, it is a responsibility he carries naturally. For Laxman, trekking is more than reaching a destination. It is about immersion connecting with landscapes, cultures, and moments that slow time. Many who walk with him return, not to repeat a journey, but to discover a deeper one. The Himalayas continue to shape him and through him, they transform others.

Laxman Gurung

Laxman - Guardian of the Himalayan Trail Some lives are shaped by cities. Laxman’s was shaped by mountains. Twenty years ago, his first steps on the Himalayan trail marked the beginning of a lifelong relationship with altitude, silence, and scale. What started as curiosity quickly became devotion. The mountains did not simply offer routes, they offered purpose. Over two decades, Laxman has guided explorers across the Himalayas, from the legendary Everest Base Camp to the remote, untouched regions of Upper Mustang and Dolpo. His knowledge goes beyond maps and itineraries. He understands weather as instinct, altitude as rhythm, and terrain as conversation. Every decision on the trail is informed by experience earned step by step. Yet it is his presence that defines him most. Calm under pressure, attentive to every traveler, Laxman leads with quiet confidence. When the air thins and the trail tests resolve, his steadiness becomes reassurance. Safety is not a rule, it is a responsibility he carries naturally. For Laxman, trekking is more than reaching a destination. It is about immersion connecting with landscapes, cultures, and moments that slow time. Many who walk with him return, not to repeat a journey, but to discover a deeper one. The Himalayas continue to shape him and through him, they transform others. Laxman guides with calm authority and deep empathy. He leads by awareness, not force reading the mountains, the weather, and each traveler’s limits. Safety, cultural respect, and presence define his approach, turning every journey into a balanced blend of confidence, care, and quiet adventure. Rated 5★, with 20+ yrs experience, they are your ideal trekking companion.

Destinations

Trekking Regions We Cover

From Everest to Annapurna, plus Tibet and Bhutan extensions—mix cultural nights with high-alpine days.

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Stories & History

Alpine Ramble Journal

Dispatches from recent expeditions, history projects, and field notes from the Sherpa leadership team.

Stories

Client wins, expedition logs, popular treks, and retro gems.

History

Records that pushed human limits in the Himalaya.

Select year19502025
  1. Tenzing Norgay 1953

    First ascent of Everest (with Edmund Hillary)

    Set the benchmark for Himalayan climbing, redefining what was possible above 8,000 m.

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  2. Sir Edmund Hillary 1953

    First ascent of Everest (with Tenzing Norgay)

    Beekeeper-turned-legend whose work also uplifted Khumbu communities.

    🎖️ Knighted🏔️ SummitEverestNew ZealandPhilanthropy
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  3. Pasang Lamu Sherpa 1993

    First Nepali woman to summit Everest

    A national icon whose courage opened doors for a new generation of Nepali women in the mountains.

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  4. Nims Purja 2019

    14×8,000 m in 6 months 6 days

    Project Possible that shattered timelines and reframed the limits of endurance and logistics.

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Long-form planning advice

Packing checklists, acclimatization science, and city guides to pair with your trek.

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