Being a trekking guide in Nepal is at the same time adventurous, challenging, and an enriching cross-cultural experience. In most cases the day begins prior to sunrise whereby the guide wakes up early, inspects the weather conditions, maps out the day’s activities and organizes for breakfast. Preparations are important at the beginning of the trek to ensure success.
In the morning, the guide takes the participants around the trails, moving at a leisurely pace and explaining cultural and physical features of the surrounding environment. Thanks to them, the trip becomes a learning process: each step is a discovery of something new.
At around noon, it is time for a break for the group which has worked so hard throughout the day. The guide then looks for a place for lunch which can be a local teahouse. They see to it that everyone had their meals, then have time for rest and to adapt to the high altitude. Nurturing the welfare of each trekker is also a responsibility of a guide, ensuring to resolve any issue that may arise.
The afternoon hike continues with the guide leading the participants through the trails and assisting when needed. The experience of the guide regarding the geographical features and weather situations helps to strengthen the confidence of the trekkers.
By evening, the guide has the responsibility of arranging for the night’s lodgings and sourcing for dinner. Most of the time they discuss issues and episodes, and this fosters a sense of fellow feeling in a group. When all the people are situated, the guide, too, takes one and then is prepared to do it all over again the following day.
Trekking guide in Nepal means more than profession; it is the duty to guarantee that everyone who comes for trekking in the majestic Himalayas will have safe, enjoyable, and memorable journey.