Welcome to Nawang Sherpa Trekking
Nawang Sherpa is a certified trekking guide with more than 20 years of experience throughout Nepal and Tibet. He organizes and guides walks, treks and expeditions of any size, duration or difficulty: from a two-day stroll through the foothills near Kathmandu to a six-week expedition to climb a 6000m peak; for family groups with children or serious mountaineers.
Born in the village of Jantarkhani (altitude 3,000m) in the Sagarmatha (Everest) Zone of mid-eastern Nepal, Nawang is the youngest son of a large sherpa family. He began his career as a porter on expeditions and treks in the 1980s, working his way up to the position of cook, then assistant sherpa and over the last ten years has been head sherpa (sirdar) for his own treks as well as those organized by other companies. He speaks excellent English, as do many of his crew.
Nawang employs a tried and trusted group of friends and relatives from his village and local region, making his an (extended) family business in the old-fashioned sense of the word. All money paid by Nawang's clients stays in Nepal, with no profit margins for any western agency. Not only does this mean your visit directly supports the local economy in one of the poorest nations on Earth, but it also means that Nawang offers very competitive prices. You can learn more about Nawang's services here.
Nawang's reputation comes from dozens of satisfied clients world-wide. Many have returned to trek with him again and again. Nawang has no means of advertising his services: all of his clients come to him through word-of-mouth personal recommendations. This website was developed by some of his clients and friends in the West to help spread the word about his unique combination of professionalism and friendly local experience. Find out what past clients have to say about Nawang here.
Whether you are a seasoned climber planning to tackle a challenging peak, or you are thinking about your first visit to the beautiful Himalaya, contact Nawang with your thoughts and questions and let him help you organize an unforgettable adventure.