Trekking agency in Nepal

Happy nepal trek story

Born of the friendship built up between Frédéric and Rajan over the years, Happy Népal Trek is a local, family-run agency. The pair's goal is to help you discover Nepal in ideal conditions. Over the years, the agency has built up a trusted network of guides, lodges and local companies, and today has a loyal clientele in search of an authentic experience. 

Rajan Prasad Dhamala

Director of Happy Nepal Trek, Leader Tour and English-speaking guide. Born on 19/10/1978 in Sankosh, Dhading Besi district. Rajan was a porter before becoming a guide and embarking on the Happy Nepal Trek adventure. He has over 30 years' experience on all the major treks in the country. He will manage your trip to Nepal and your activities with professionalism, a smile and enthusiasm. Today, he enjoys leading groups whenever his activity as manager allows.

Frédéric Esquive

Born on 25/08/1971 in the Hautes-Pyrénées, he is Happy Nepal Trek's permanent contact in France. With several long stays in Nepal, where he has surveyed the trails of Nepal's main massifs, he will be able to give you all the information you need by e-mail or telephone. Your first questions will surely be addressed to him.

Nirmala Pathak

Born 10/04/1983 in Jyamrung, Dhading Besi district. She is Rajan's wife and takes care of the agency's administrative tasks. She will also be delighted to teach you Nepalese cuisine in the family home that welcomes you to Kathmandu.

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The guides

Gokharna Adhikari

Born on 14/04/1990 in Sankosh in the Dhading Besi district. Rajan took Gokharna under his wing at an early age, teaching him the trade of porter and then guide. For almost 9 years now, he has walked the trails alongside Gokharna and remains a loyal companion of Happy Nepal Trek.

Gyalje Tamang

Born 12/03/1991 in Tapting, Solu Khumbu district. Dorje's faithful companion; Gyalje with a permanent smile, has been passionately guiding tourists for 7 years and speaks English.

Buddiman Tamang

Born on 26/10/1989 in the Kavre district. Buddiman is an experienced guide who speaks excellent French. Cultured and with a Master's degree in psychology and tourism, he's a valuable source of knowledge, and you'll be able to discuss almost any subject with him - with a smile, of course...

Nigma Sonam Sherpa

Age: 28

Place of birth: Everest Reason ( Solukhumbu Lokhim 09 Nepal)

Experience: 10 years

Treks accomplished: Everest ( Gokyo, Kalapather, EBC, 3 pass, PiKey Peak Trekking) Annapurna ( Tilicho lake, Thorungla pass, Khopra, Annapurna Base Camp, Mardi Himal, Annapurna Balcony Trek) Langtang ( Tamang Heritage, Langtang, Gosainkunda, Helambu Trek), Makalu Trek, Arun Valley Trek, Special area trek:- Manaslu, Tsum Valley, Nar/Phu valley, Upper Mustang, Dolpo, Kanchanjunga, Dhaulagari Raund etc.

Education: Master Toursime et Voyage

Language: English

Training: Trek guide, Snow and avalanche, Climbing, Mountaineering

Buddha Singh Tamang

Age: 30

Place of birth: Everest Reason ( Deusa 6 Solukhumbu Nepal)

Experience: 12 years

Treks accomplished: Everest ( Gokyo, Kalapather, EBC, 3 pass, PK Peak Trekking) Annapurna ( Tilicho lake, Thorungla pass, Khopra, Annapurna Base Camp, Mardi Himal, Annapurna Balcony Trek) Langtang ( Tamang Heritage, Langtang, Gosainkunda, Helambu Trek), Makalu Trek, Special area trek:- Manaslu, Tsum Valley, Nar/Phu valley, Upper Mustang,etc.

Education: Baccalaureate

Language: English

Training: Trekking guide

Jangbu Sherpa

Age: 28

Place of birth: Everest Reason ( Solukhumbu Pasang lhamu Municipality 01, Nepal)

Experience: (Trek) 10 years (Climbing) 6 years

Treks accomplished: Everest ( Gokyo, Kalapather, EBC, 3 pass, PK Peak Trekking) Annapurna ( Tilicho lake, Thorungla pass, Khopra, Annapurna Base Camp, Mardi Himal, Annapurna Balcony Trek) Langtang ( Tamang Heritage, Langtang, Gosainkunda, Helambu Trek), Makalu Trek, Arun Valley Trek, Special area trek:- Manaslu, Tsum Valley, Nar/Phu valley, Upper Mustang, Dolpo, Kanchanjunga, Dhaulagari Raund etc.

Education: Baccalaureate

Language: English and French

Training: Trekking guide, Climbing, Climbing guide

Lok Bahadur Puri

Age: 24

Place of birth: Udayapur Khabu 05, Nepal.

Experience: 5 years

Treks accomplished: Everest ( Gokyo, Kalapather, PK Peak Trekking) Annapurna ( Tilicho lake, Thorungla pass, Khopra, Annapurna Base Camp, Mardi Himal, Annapurna Balcony Trek) Langtang ( Tamang Heritage, Langtang, Gosainkunda, Helambu Trek), Special area trek:- Manaslu, Tsum Valley, Nar/Phu valley,etc.

Education: Baccalaureate

Language: English and French

Training: Trekking guide

Rabin Burlakot

Age: 24

Place of birth: Manaslu Reason ( Tripurasundari 06, Dhading, Nepal)

Experience: 6 years

Treks accomplished: Everest ( Gokyo, Kalapather, EBC, 3 pass, PK Peak Trekking) Annapurna ( Tilicho lake, Thorungla pass, Khopra, Annapurna Base Camp, Mardi Himal, Annapurna Balcony Trek) Langtang ( Tamang Heritage, Langtang, Gosainkunda, Helambu Trek), Makalu Trek, Arun Valley Trek, Special area trek:- Manaslu, Tsum Valley, Nar/Phu valley, Dhaulagiri Round trek, Upper Mustang, Dolpo Trek etc.

Education: Baccalaureate

Language: English

Training: Trekking guide

Mingma Muru Sherpa

Age: 30

Place of birth: Everest region ( Solukhumbu KhariKhola Nepal)

Experience: 11 years

Treks accomplished: Everest ( Gokyo, Kalapather, EBC, 3 pass, PK Peak Trekking) Annapurna ( Tilicho lake, Thorungla pass, Khopra, Annapurna Base Camp, Mardi Himal, Annapurna Balcony Trek) Langtang ( Tamang Heritage, Langtang, Gosainkunda, Helambu Trek), Makalu Trek, Arun Valley Trek, Special area trek:- Manaslu, Tsum Valley, Nar/Phu valley, Upper Mustang, Dolpo etc.

Education: Master

Language: English and German

Training: Trekking guide, Climbing guide

Pradip Rai

Age: 33

Place of birth: Everest region (Solukhumbu Nepal)

Experience: 13 years

Treks accomplished: Everest ( Gokyo, Kalapather, EBC, 3 pass, PK Peak Trekking) Annapurna ( Tilicho lake, Thorungla pass, Khopra, Annapurna Base Camp, Mardi Himal, Annapurna Balcony Trek) Langtang ( Tamang Heritage, Langtang, Gosainkunda, Helambu Trek), Makalu Trek, Arun Valley Trek, Special area trek:- Manaslu, Tsum Valley, Nar/Phu valley, Upper Mustang, Dolpo etc.

Education: High school

Language: English

Training: Trek guide and expedition cook

Karma Sherpa

Age: 27

Place of birth: Everest region (Solukhumbu KhariKhola Nepal)

Experience: 5 years

Treks accomplished: Everest ( Gokyo, Kalapather, EBC, 3 pass, PK Peak Trekking) Annapurna ( Tilicho lake, Thorungla pass, Khopra, Annapurna Base Camp, Mardi Himal, Annapurna Balcony Trek) Langtang ( Tamang Heritage, Langtang, Gosainkunda, Helambu Trek), Makalu Trek, Arun Valley Trek, Special area trek:- Manaslu, Tsum Valley, Nar/Phu valley, etc.

Education: Baccalaureate

Language: English

Training: Trekking guide