Laxman Gurung is a senior licensed professional trekking guide (License No. 14790) at Nepal Alternative Treks from Nepal with years of experience leading treks across the Himalayas.
Early Life & Background
Laxman was born and raised in Chalish, a beautiful Gurung village in the heart of Ruby Valley, Dhading, approximately 120 kilometers northwest of Kathmandu in the Ganesh Himal region. After completing his School Leaving Certificate (SLC) examination at the age of 16, he moved to Kathmandu to pursue higher education and completed +2 (Higher Secondary) from Mukrap Devi Secondary School, Dhading, Nepal.
Trekking Career Journey
Laxman started his trekking career as a porter in 2015. In 2016, he became a trekking guide and has continued guiding on trekking routes in Nepal since then.
Professional Training & Certifications
Laxman successfully completed Trekking Guide Training (Full Course) conducted from March 26, 2018 to April 9, 2018 by the Nepal Academy of Tourism and Hotel Management (NATHM) under the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation.
In addition, he has completed:
- Basic Mountaineering Training
- Two-Week First Aid Training
- Environment Sustainable Tourism Practices Training
- Tourism-related Environmental Crime Prevention Training
- Nepalese Trekking Guide Skills Development Training (2017 and 2018)
- Tourism Photography Training (August 28, 2023)
For general trekking preparation, see our Travel Information page and guide on altitude sickness and prevention.
Languages
Laxman speaks fluent:
- English
- Hindi
- Thai (basic)
Trekking Regions
Laxman guides treks in the Everest Region, Annapurna Region, Langtang Region, Manaslu Region, Upper Mustang Region …and many more trekking destinations throughout Nepal.
Favorite Trekking Route
Honestly, it is difficult for Laxman to name a single favourite route whenever and wherever he goes, each journey feels totally different. Every region has its own features, and he genuinely enjoys guiding in all regions across all seasons.
