Our Team

My Name is Chhewang Lama, and I am from the remote Nyinba Valley, located in Simikot-Humla, West Nepal where the people are of Tibetan origin. I believe that the rich cultural heritage of my homeland is what connects me to my passion for the mountains. I have worked in the tourism industry for over two decades and have travelled around Asia, Europe and the USA.

It is my close relationship and commitment to the many indigenous communities that give Responsible Treks its unique signature.

To this day, I remain inspired by the magic of the mountains and our people. I am passionate about my work and about sharing the amazing experiences of Nepal, Tibet and  Bhutan with others.

Since  Covid -19, I have been involved with social enterprises. I am the founder of Boudha Residency and serve as an  Advisor at Karnali tourism Entrepreneurs Society, Karnali Direct and Women Light the World.

I was also selected as a tourism think  tank member for Visit Nepal Year by the Nepal Government’s Ministry of Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation.

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Rikjin was born & raised on the Tibetan Border deep within the hidden Himalayas-Humla. After high school Rikjin moved to Kathmandu to further his studies and it was here that he obtained his first job as a Sherpa. After a year of carrying & fixing tents on long mountain treks Rikjin seized the opportunity to progress onto becoming a guide.Knowing the importance of English Rikjin studied hard in both Kathmandu and out in the field with the help of his international clients. Today Rikjin is not only an incredible speaker of the English language but he is also widely recognized as being one of Nepal’s premium Trek Leaders; visiting Mt Kailash in Tibet some 50 times. Rikjin is passionate about his work & strives to ensure every aspect of the trekking/mountaineering experience is enjoyable & runs smoothly. Now he is more in the office working on Sales and Operation. He has very deep knowledge about Himalayas and will definitely customize you a dream trip.

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Sonam N. Lama was Born in Bargaun-Humla, amidst the majestic Himalayas. He is one of the most passionate and qualified young tourism professionals. With an extensive knowledge of the mountains, he has trekked across nearly every region in Nepal, including the western section of the  Great Himalaya trails  (Simikot-Rara-Dolpo-Mustang). Sonam has completed advance mountaineering and ice climbing training at Khumbu Climbing Center. He is also one of the first guides in Nepal to have completed (ATTA)  guide training in Nepal.

Sonam has climbed both  Mera Peak and Island peak within a week’s time. Since 2013, he has been at the helm of Responsible Treks. In addition to his work in Nepal, Sonam has traveled extensively across Europe and Asia.

Kunchok Nima specializes in tourism and marketing, making him a perfect fit for our needs. Based in Kathmandu, Nima hails from the Himalayas (Limi, Humla). Although he graduated with a degree in International Business, his passion has always been in tourism. With nearly 10 years of experience in hotel management, where he served as General Manager, Nima brings exceptional talent to the team. He is fluent in English, Tibetan, and Nepali, and is highly sales-oriented, focused, and adaptable. Nima will lead the marketing and sales department and oversee the product lines. Currently based in New York, he will be responsible for managing marketing efforts and representing the North American market.

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Rinzin Phunjok Lama has a BSc in Forestry from the Tribhuvan University of Nepal and a master’s degree in International Nature Conservation from the University of Göttingen, Germany, and Lincoln University, New Zealand. In 2020, he won the WWF Nepal Conservation Award. Recently Rinzin was awarded the prestigious Rolex Award for Enterprise 2021, in recognition of his effort for biodiversity conservation in Nepal’s Trans-Himalaya.

https://www.rolex.org/rolex-awards/environment/rinzin-phunjok-lama

At such a young age, Rinzin brings great international exposure and rich experience working in the field of mountain tourism, wildlife research, and conservation in Nepal. As a part of the team, he focuses on our specialized experience trips related to wildlife, conservation, and sustainable tourism which aims at extending our support to the local economy and environment conservation.

Bikram is a graduated in commerce. He joined responsible treks in 2012 and since then he is ever present . He is in charge of all the customer services of our company. His flexibilty , good sense of humour and in love with numbers makes him great part of Rt Team.

Most importantly , he has excellent communication and customer service skill having a profound ability of giving front desk service in a fast paced environment. He is our head of accountant Department looking after the finance of our company.

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I am Mingmar Dolma Sherpa a female trekking guide of Nepal since 2019. I was born and grown up in small village of Solukhumbu called Garma.Trekking is one of the best way to understand the nature, feel it and explore its beauty. It was my dream to be a female guide during my school and college days. So, I got opportunity to take 35 days of trekking guide course from Nepal Mountain Academy and started my journey of trek. To develop more qualified guide, skill and knowledge, I took introductory rock climbing training , Basic ice climbing training , first aid wilderness, map and navigation and so on. Being female taking on the role of a guide and actively participating in a trekking makes me always proud . I believe that guide are the brand ambassador of tourism. It is my great pleasure to be the part of responsible treks . I want to show the world that gender should never limit someone’s potential. I want to say that all individual can conquer the mountains and make a difference in the lives of those who trek with us.

We are happy to have her in our Team .

I was fortunate to be born in Humla, a remote village in North West Nepal which borders to Tibet. The unique cultures and beautiful landscapes provided me to experience the hidden Himalayas from young age. I am one of the lucky person to be educated in Budhanilkantha School, Kathmandu.

I started my career in different NGOs and INGO but later shifted to Bank. Slowly, I discovered that my true passion was travelling. In the last 3 years, I have travelled everywhere around Nepal Himalayas. I am also licensed Trek and Tour Guide from the Nepal government.

Join me to share amazing experiences as we walk around the narrow alleys in Kathmandu or on a magical journey into the Himalayas!

Pema is one of our new but super passionate Guide. With now more than 2 year of experience navigating rugged terrains and a deep love for the great outdoors, he can be your ultimate  trekking guide. From serene forest trails to richness of local cultures, He will lead you on unforgettable adventures, ensuring safety, excitement, and a deep connection with nature every step of the way.

One of our best guide, Pemba Sherpa hails from Phortse in Khumbu Region. He started his guiding career in 2010 and since then he has never stopped exploring mountains. Mr. Sherpa is a government licensed Guide who has  climbed Mt.Everest- 5 times in 2021 and numerous high peaks. He is wilderness first-aid trained. He loves climbing and soon working to be certified  IFMGA guide

Chirring is from Humla. He is trained guide and climber.He was been working with us for last 7 years. He is our special guide for peak climbing in Humla, Annapurna areas ; and Everest.

I am from Montreal and am currently doing my bachelor’s degree at McGill University in International Management, with a minor in International Development. I am currently working as a research assistant for a university professor, where I am exploring the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Canada and how the government dealt with it. I also love to get involved in extracurriculars and, amongst other things, I was the Media Coordinator for the McGill Model United Nations last year and am participating in Jeux du Commerce, a nation-wide case competition, this year as part of the operations management team. I first went to Nepal in 2018 as part of a religion class with Professor Sasson and fell in love with the country. I had the chance to do an eight-day trek with Responsible Treks during my trip, where we climbed through the Annapurna region accompanied by four guides (Sonam, Chhiring, Nurbu and Konjok). Through this experience, I not only bonded with our four trekking guides, but I also got the chance to discuss with Buddhist monks, attend temple ceremonies, experience Nepal’s amazing landscapes and also learn about myself in the process. To this day, I still speak about my trip to my friends and family because of the lasting impact it has had on me. I could not be prouder to spread such a positive image of Nepal and Responsible Treks.