AskMe Nepal Editorial & Field Team

Meet Our Local Specialists

From multi-time Everest summiters to Annapurna route masters and cultural preservationists, our authors bring verified, boots-on-the-ground intelligence to every guide.

Anish Nepal

Anish Nepal

Content Strategist & Mountain Journalist27 published guides

Editorial Lead and adventure travel writer at AskMe Nepal. Anish specializes in high-altitude route analysis, sustainable trekking logistics, and Himalayan gear optimization. Having explored trails across Khumbu, Annapurna, and Mustang, he ensures every itinerary published meets rigorous field standards.

7y experienceView Profile→
Pemba Sherpa

Pemba Sherpa

High-Altitude Specialist & Everest Veteran61 published guides

Born in Namche Bazaar, Pemba has summited Mount Everest 7 times and guided over 50 expeditions across the Khumbu and Makalu regions. He leads our high-altitude safety reviews, weather window calculations, and acclimatization protocols.

15y experienceView Profile→
Sita Gurung

Sita Gurung

Annapurna Circuits & Alpine Guide17 published guides

Annapurna specialist who has completed the Annapurna Circuit over 40 times. Sita is known for thoughtful pacing, safety, altitude awareness, and warm lodge relationships throughout Manang, Thorong La, and Mustang.

11y experienceView Profile→
Dawa Nuru

Dawa Nuru

Khumbu Trekking & Expedition Logistics2 published guides

Veteran logistician and high-pass trek leader across Gokyo Ri, Cho La, and the Three Passes of the Everest region. Dawa oversees route safety, porter welfare, and seasonal gear recommendations.

12y experienceView Profile→
Mingma Dorje

Mingma Dorje

Technical Mountaineering & Peak Climbing9 published guides

Certified mountain guide leading Island Peak, Mera Peak, Lobuche East, and Ama Dablam technical ascents. Mingma specializes in crevasse rescue training, rope fixing, and high-altitude emergency protocols.

16y experienceView Profile→
Maya Tamang

Maya Tamang

Langtang & Helambu Cultural Specialist17 published guides

Trail guide and community advocate from Langtang Valley, passionate about Tamang heritage, alpine flora, and post-earthquake trail revitalization. Maya champions female guiding and eco-tourism initiatives.

9y experienceView Profile→
Karma Lama

Karma Lama

Manaslu & Mustang Explorer18 published guides

Specialist in restricted high-altitude borderlands including Upper Mustang and Manaslu Circuit, with deep knowledge of Tibetan Buddhist monastery art, cave architecture, and ancient salt trading routes.

13y experienceView Profile→
Bikash Rai

Bikash Rai

Chitwan Wildlife & Birding Naturalist3 published guides

Former Chitwan naturalist turned full-time safari guide. Bikash leads jungle safaris, birding trips, and Terai conservation walks, with encyclopedic knowledge of Bengal tigers, one-horned rhinos, and avian species.

10y experienceView Profile→
Prakash Maharjan

Prakash Maharjan

Kathmandu Cultural Historian6 published guides

Specialist in Kathmandu Valley UNESCO World Heritage sites, Newari woodcraft, and temple architecture with 15 years guiding foreign delegations, research scholars, and cultural photographers.

15y experienceView Profile→