Our Himalayan Team of Experts

Kumar has spent over 25 years guiding in the Himalayas, completing more than 1,000 successful treks across every major high-altitude route in Nepal. He co-founded MountainKick in 2016 with one belief — that the best treks are led by people who actually live here. He knows when to push, when to rest, and how to read altitude before clients notice the signs. No shortcuts, no guesswork.

His favourite trek? The Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek — short enough for anyone, beautiful enough to never get old.

Gourav has been part of MountainKick since the very first day, one of the two people who turned an idea into one of Nepal’s most trusted trekking companies. As CEO, he leads all the digital and operational aspects of the company, making sure every detail is in place before you step on the trail. Permits, accommodation, timing, team coordination, Gourav owns it all so your guide can focus entirely on you.
Beyond the mountains, Gourav brings a creative edge that sets MountainKick apart. He has worked on featured films and music videos, and that eye for storytelling is visible in how the company presents itself to the world.

His favourite trek is watching the sunrise from Kala Patthar on the Everest Base Camp Trek. One of those moments he says never loses its effect no matter how many times you have seen it.

Biren has worked in the tourism industry in various Financial roles for 6 years. Biren keeps our numbers and ensures we’re as solid as can be. He manages organizations small and large and keeps the business tight and together. 

Phuri Lama was born and raised in Solukhumbu at 3,200 metres, deep in the Everest region. As a Sherpa, the high-altitude trails are not his workplace, they are his backyard. That upbringing gives him an intuitive read of the mountains that no amount of training can replicate. With 12 years of experience and over 300 Everest region treks, he is one of the most dependable guides on the team. Warm with clients, sharp on the trail, and deeply knowledgeable about the culture and history of the Khumbu valley.

His favourite trek is the Gokyo Valley Trek, a route he knows better than most people know their own street.

Jiban brings over 12 years of experience across trekking and high-altitude biking, making him one of the most versatile guides on the MountainKick team. He has led hundreds of successful groups across the Himalaya, combining deep technical knowledge with a calm, safety-first approach on every route. Whether you are on foot or on a bike, Jiban reads the terrain ahead and keeps the group moving with confidence and care.

His favourite adventure is the Annapurna Circuit by bike, one of the most demanding and rewarding rides in the world, and a route he knows inside out.

Growing up in the Gorkha region, Lekh Man has been surrounded by mountains his entire life. Over the past 12 years he has built a reputation as one of the most well-rounded guides on the MountainKick team, equally comfortable leading treks across the Everest, Annapurna, Langtang, and Manaslu regions. That versatility comes from genuine curiosity about every corner of Nepal’s trails, not just the famous ones. Clients consistently describe him as someone who makes the hard days feel manageable and the good days unforgettable.

Off the trail, Lekh Man is a musician at heart. He plays the madal, the traditional Nepali drum, and that same rhythm and feel for timing shows in the way he paces a group through long days at altitude.

His favourite trek is the Tilicho Lake Trek — one of Nepal’s most dramatic high-altitude destinations, and a route he considers among the most rewarding in the Himalayas.

Born in Tanahun at 1,355 metres, Lok Raj has spent his entire life connected to the mountains. He spent his first five years in the industry as an assistant guide, learning high-altitude logistics, safety protocols, and group management from the ground up. For the past five years he has led groups as a fully licensed guide across the Everest, Langtang, Annapurna, and Manaslu regions. Calm under pressure, precise with itineraries, and genuinely invested in every client’s experience, Lok Raj is one of the most well-rounded guides on the team.

His favourite trek is the Annapurna Base Camp Trek, a route he has led over 40 times and still finds new things to love about.

Gopal brings 12 years of experience leading groups through some of Nepal’s most iconic landscapes. He has a rare ability to balance the physical demands of high-altitude trekking with the cultural depth of the regions he guides through, making every trek feel as much like an education as an adventure. He specialises in small-group experiences where attention to detail and personal care make all the difference.

His favourite trek is the Annapurna Circuit, a route he considers the most complete trekking experience Nepal has to offer.

Kamal Thapa grew up in Gorkha, surrounded by mountains from the very beginning. That upbringing shaped everything about the way he guides, with a natural ease on the trail and a genuine passion for sharing the Himalayas with people from all walks of life. He has been working professionally as a guide for over 10 years and has led more than 200 trips across Nepal’s most celebrated routes. A sports enthusiast who plays football in his spare time, Kamal brings energy and warmth to every group he leads.

His favourite trek is the Manaslu Circuit, a route he considers one of Nepal’s best kept secrets.

At just 23, Rekh Bahadur is the youngest member of the MountainKick guide team, but don’t let that fool you. Originally from the middle hills of Nepal, he grew up with the mountains in his blood and has spent the last 5 years absorbing everything the trail has to teach. A fast learner with a natural instinct for the outdoors, he currently leads groups across Nepal’s lower altitude routes and is steadily building the experience to take on the higher passes.

What clients remember most about Rekh Bahadur is his energy. Talkative, warm, and genuinely enthusiastic about every trek he leads, he has a way of lifting the mood of a group on a tough day without even trying. The mountains aren’t just his workplace they’re his passion, and it shows.

Pabitra has been with MountainKick from day one, making her one of the longest-standing members of the team. She owns everything that moves vehicles, airport pickups, maintenance, and all transport-related accounts, ensuring every client transfer runs smoothly from the moment they land to the moment they leave. Behind the scenes, she is one of the people who keeps the whole operation tight.

Beyond MountainKick, Pabitra is a businesswoman in her own right, running several ventures of her own alongside her role here. That entrepreneurial drive is visible in the way she manages logistics, sharp, reliable, and always two steps ahead.

When she is not coordinating transport across Kathmandu, you will find her out on the trails or capturing Nepal’s beauty for her TikTok proof that her love for nature and the mountains goes well beyond the day job.

Originally from Gorkha, Resham has been behind the wheel for MountainKick for over 10 years, making him one of the most trusted and familiar faces clients encounter on their journey. Whether it’s an early morning airport pickup or a long highway transfer through Nepal’s winding mountain roads, Resham gets you there safely, on time, and without fuss. His knowledge of routes and shortcuts across Nepal is something the whole team relies on if there’s a better way to get somewhere, Resham already knows it.

On the open highway, he’s happiest with the music turned up loud, a small signature that regular clients have come to love about him.

Born in Australia, Phillip is a true adventurer. His many adventures in Nepal include trekking in the High altitude of Everest and Annapurna region and have toured the other scenic part of Nepal. Having extensive knowledge about the trips in Nepal, Phillip is delighted to share his experience and help other travelers looking forwards to visiting Nepal. If you want another perspective to trekking then just contact him for details and he will tell you all about his experiences in Nepal.

Guy is an avid motorcycle rider, snowboarder, traveler and adventurer. He found an instant love for the culture of Nepal, the natural beauty of its people and breathtaking splendor of the Himalayas. Traveling the world over, He has yet to find anything as raw and captivating as Nepal. The possibility for adventure lies around every corner.
contact guy at guy@mountainkick.com

Janina is a Germany-based travel enthusiast and experienced trekker who has completed multiple Himalayan routes across Nepal. With a passion for adventure travel and extensive firsthand knowledge of MountainKick’s routes, she is the perfect first point of contact for travellers across Europe planning their Nepal journey.
email: janina@mountainkick.com