Kumar Lama

Guide at a Glance

• Company

  Himalayan Exploration Treks Pvt. Ltd.

• Locations

  Kathmandu, Nepal

• Activities

  Adventure, Hiking Trekking

• Guiding Experience

  22 years

• Languages

  English, French, Malay

• Favorite Trip

  Upper Mustang Trek

• Licenses/Certifications

  Nepal Government Trekking Guide License

Guide Bio

I was born in Eastern part of Nepal in Kavrepalanchok district in an ethnic group of Tamang. I have started my career since 1998 while I was age of 15 as a porter. I have worked as porter until 2000 with different guides from different agencies. I have obtained trekking guide diploma license training from Nepal Government, Ministry of Tourism in 2003. After obtaining the license, I have started to work as assistant guide from different agencies. I got a scholarship to study in Sunway University of Malaysia in 2005. I obtained Diploma in Travel and Tourism from Sunway University of Malaysia in 2008. I have more than 10 years experience in the field of Tourism industry of Nepal, working as porter, trekking guide mountain tour Guide as well as a tour coordinator.