Working Team

Our team is a combination of professional trekking & tour leaders, and mountaineering guides. We have been working in the Himalayas for many years.

Our reputation for team work, and our trek and tour leaders' willingness to adhere to Best Practise in the Trekking Industry has won us respect and trust as a reliable and safe Trekking Agency. It is this trust that brings many of our clients back year after year to trek and tour with us. With our many years of experience in this field we are able to give you excellent support and help as you explore our beautiful Nepal.

All our Trek and Tour guides are highly trained by the Nepal Academy of Tourism and Hotel Management. All of our team members are Registered and Licensed as per the Nepal Government requirements. Our entire team is trained in First Aid, Eco - Tourism and are well versed in Nepali Culture, History and Art. We are committed to reveal the genuine Nepal to our travellers.

Our first priority is for your safety, health, security. We are committed to assure our clients that they will have only hygienic food during their time travelling with us, be it in the urban areas, or in the more remote areas of Nepal. We take the opinions and suggestions of all our clients very seriously. At the end of each trip we ask that you complete an evaluation sheet so as to help us continue to improve the quality of our services.

As you will discover, we are reliable, punctual and experienced. We will provide everything you need to make your trip safe, comfortable and enjoyable; accommodating any special needs and diets. More than anything, we love introducing Nepal to our visitors and watching them enjoy our country as much as we do.

Puru Timalsena [Managing Director]

Puru Timalsena is the Founder and Managing Director of Above the Himalaya Trekking (p) Ltd. He has been working in this field for 9 years. Puru is very experienced as a Trekking (Himalayan) guide and has led treks over all the major Himalayan routes in Nepal, Tibet and India. He has never once failed in bringing all his clients over several 5000m plus mountains.

Puru started his career in Tourism from the Hospitality Industry, and, as he was experienced in working with people from all over the world in that industry, it was a short step to change his direction to the Trekking Industry. He worked for a reputed Trekking company before branching out in his own Trekking Agency.

Puru has successfully completed several Trekking and Mountaineering training courses. He still explores different parts of the country, and especially enjoys introducing new routes to the clients who travel with his team.

Always thinking positively, Puru's vast knowledge and boundless enthusiasm in the Tourism field has enabled him to be create a successful Trekking Agency.

Suman Aryal : [Office Manager]

Suman is from Dhading District Ganesh Himal trekking region. He has been working in the Above the Himalya trekking from 2009. Having grown up in the Himalaya, he has an excellent knowledge of the culture, religion and traditions of the country. He looks after all the indoor official activities, welcoming you on your arrival at the airport and taking to the respective hotel.

Bishnu Pokhrel [Office Assistant]

Bishnu Pokhrel is hardworking and very efficient working team as an office assistant. He has been serving in the agency since 2 years. He has the assist role behind the paper works, record keeping and also the overall management of the office. Being educated and qualified, Bishnu supports to tasks of Mr. Suman. He also handles legal documentation task, banking transaction and other official works. He is there for welcoming you on your arrival at the airport and taking to the respective hotel.

Kumod Adhikari (City Tour Guide)

Mr. Adhikari has been working in the Tourism field for more than 20 years. He has worked at hotel on food and beverage manager for 12 years and join travel industry, he have been working as a tour guide since 5 year and he is now one of the best knowledgeable city guide. He introduces you to the complete Nepal experience including country culture, architecture, customs, tradition, religion and people.

He will make your holiday more relaxing and memorable as you can learn the Nepali culture and lifestyle from him.

Phurwa Sherpa (Trekking /Climbing Guide)

Working since 1996 as a Trekking guide and Cook, Phurwa Sherpa is still serving his capable hand and sharing his experience with guest. During his service he made himself one of the best guide in the industry and mostly leading the trip to the more remote part and newly opened route of the country, He have been all remote part of the country. Having a Government license and involving many trek and tour related training. You can fully enjoy your time with his experience in your trekking holiday.

Dhurba Bista (Trekking Guide)

Working since 2000 as a Trekking guide, Dhurba is serving his capable hand and sharing his experience with guest. During his service he made himself one of the best guides in the industry and mostly leading the trip to the more remote part and newly opened route of the country. Having a Government license and involving many trek and tour related training. You can fully enjoy your time with his experience in the Trekking.

Purna Karki [Trekking Guide and Cook]

Purna Karki is also a familiar face in tourism industry of Nepal, has been working in Above the Himalaya trekking from the office establishment. He has vast knowledge of the Nepal Himalayas and every trekking route through out the region. He is very much familiar with Everest, Annapurna, Langtang and many others trekking regions including, Dolpo, Upper Mustang, Narphu Valley, Ganesh Himal and other newly open trekking route. He is Government certified trekking guide and have taken different mountain related training. as well as interesting with his charming and always smiling face.

Ramesh Sapkota [Trekking Guide]

One of the young Trekking guide, whose cheerful face and friendly service make your holiday more enjoyable and reliable. Having lots of knowledge about a different religion, history and religion of the country one can definitely get know more information from him. Mostly being with his guest and every time willing to provide a best service to his guest made him a good guide in a young age.

Basu Duwadi [Trekking Guide]

He is very young and smart trekking guide, Basu comes from Ganesh Himal Trekking region which is a non-tourist Trekking area. He has been working in the tourism industry for the last 4 years and have done the trekking most part of Nepal Mr Duwadi will make your, trip rewarding as well as interesting with his charming and always smiling face

Ek Bahadur Karki [Trekking Guide+ Cook]

Born in the Solukhumbu (Everest Trekking Region) Mr Karki started as his career in the Trekking industries in 1997 as a porter. He has done many camping treks in Nepal in remote areas. He is good cook too. He is very helpful as well as hardworking, Every time looking after his guest, he proves himself one of the Nepal best guide. He assists you to accomplish your dream with minimum effort and unique experience. His friendliness and hospitability definitely make your visit to Nepal memorable.

Mahendra Kathayat (Trekking + Climbing Guide)

Mahendra has been working as a Trekking + Climbing guide since 13 years. He is mainly active in Rock climbing and Peak climbing activities. Having lots of knowledge of different languages he can speak a French, Italian and Spanish besides English. Most of the time he find himself to explore a new Rock climbing destination. People who might have an interest of Rock climbing definitely can enjoy with him.

Ningma Tshering Sherpa (Climbing/ Mountaineering Guide)

Nigma Tshering Sherpa is an Everest Summiter. He has scaled a world highest mountain Mt Everest in 2001 and He has successfully climbed Mt. Dhaulagiri in 2003. He has completed several trips and has led groups to several successful summits in Nepal famous mountain peaks.
"There's nothing to worry about traveling in Nepal. It’s still as safe as usual." – Ningma Tshering Sherpa

Nimadawa Sherpa (Climbing/ Mountaineering Guide)

Nimadawa Sherpa is one of the expert Climbing guide in Nepal he has done (Basic/Adv. Mountaineering Training from NMA, Reference Training from ENSA, Rescue Training in Slovenia, He have been working in the Himalayas since 10 years, this long experience in Climbing have proved him as a successful Mountian Climber. He is young, kind-hearted and full of energy and loves nature. “I am energetic full time." - Nimadawa

Dipak Karki (Trekking Guide)

Dipak is came from Solukhumbu (Everest) Trekking Region and he has been working in tourism field since 10 years. Having a vast knowledge about Nepal mountain tourism Dipak had done many trekking in remote part of Nepal including Dolpo, Manaslu, Narphu and Upper Mustang regions. He is fit in any adventure of Nepal and Tibet. Any body can make their visit remarkable from his long experience.

Gokarna Timalsena ( Trekking Guide)

Gokki is from Ganesh Himal Trekking Region and has been working as a Trekking guide/ porter since 8 years. He has been all part of Nepal He is one of the experienced and strong guide/ porter and very capable to handle the any difficult situation in the trekking, he is always making a fun and willing to help his clients.

Pralhad Shah (Trekking Porter)

Pralhad is came from Dhading District Ganesh Himal Trekking region and has been working as a Trekking porter with Above The Himalaya since 4 years. He has been all part of Nepal He is one of the experienced and strong porter and very capable to handle the any difficult situation in the trekking.

Thursday, 23 May 2013