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on Tuesday, September 7, 2010iTrekNepal
The mission of iTrekNepal since its inception has been to provide a higher level of quality and care than has ever been available to trekkers in Nepal. These high standards are reflected in the quality and dedication of our employees and the quality of accommodations, transportation, food and all the other services that we provide on every trek.
Our local office and experienced guiding staff in Nepal insures that you will have a genuine, Nepali-style, full-service trek. You also have immediate access by e-mail or phone to our staff of Nepal trekking experts who can answer any question about trekking in Nepal and help you plan your trip.
ITrekNepal is the only Nepal trekking company based in Bhaktapur, a beautiful World Heritage city just outside Kathmandu. Guests staying with us in Bhaktapur will find a peaceful refuge from the clamor of Kathmandu, with easy access to both the Nepal countryside and central Kathmandu.
Rick Nooft, Nepal and USA
Director and Adventure Advisor
Phone: +1-970-343-2565
Email: click here
Background
After a 12 year career in banking Rick left the sunny shores of Australia to work for iTrekNepal full-time. Shree and Rick partnered together after the 2015 Nepal earthquake to provide disaster relief to remote villages across the country and this partnership has continued with the management of iTrek.
Originally from the U.S., Rick loves to hike and has travelled extensively throughout the world. In 2011 he and his wife thru-hiked the 3,500 km Appalachian trail in the eastern United States but still firmly believes “it’s about the smiles, not the miles.”
Rick oversees the daily operations of iTrekNepal, working closely with our staff in Bhaktapur. He and his staff are very knowledgeable about all aspects of trekking in Nepal and are always available to answer any questions our guests may have about planning and preparation for their treks.
When Rick is not in Nepal during the trekking seasons he now resides in Colorado, USA with his wife Bec, who also works with iTrek as guest services manager.
Shree Prasad Koju
Operations Manager and Adventure Advisor – Nepal
Phone: (977) 984-1334375
Email: click here
Background
In addition to overseeing our Nepal operations Shree is a very experienced Nepal cultural guide who is renowned for exceeding company guidelines to insure that iTrek guests are as happy as possible every moment they are in Nepal.
He has worked in tourism for 10 years and is certified by the the Nepal Tourism Board as a “Heritage of Nepal” City guide as well as being a member of ECO tourism association.
Shree was the Nepal national champion in gymnastics for 10 years and currently coaches the sport
ITrekNepal Guide Staff
Our guides are dedicated to iTrekNepal and are the most important members of our company. All ITrekNepal guides are specially trained by the Nepal Academy of Tourism Management (NATM) and licensed by the Nepal Ministry of Tourism. More importantly they are a lot of fun to be with and are devoted to ensuring that you have a fantastic trekking experience.
Top row left to right:
Phurtiman Tamang (“PM”), Santa Gale, Kumar Magar, Ranjan Jyakhow, Sanjay Shresta
Bottom row left to right:
Yudhaa Magar, Sonam Sherpa, Bir Magar, Suman Koju, Rajesh Prajapati
Guides Information
Phurtiman Tamang
Hometown/region: Solukhumbu
Education: Higher Secondary
Trek guide experience: 18 years
Years with iTrekNepal: 6
Trekking specialty:Everest region and peak climbs
Ranjan Jyakhow
Hometown/region: Bhaktapur
Education: Higher Secondary
Trek guide experience: 5 years
Years with iTrekNepal: 4
Trekking specialty: Annapurna region
Santa Ghale
Hometown/region: Bhorle-1, Rasuwa
Education: Higher Secondary
Trek guide experience: 10 years
Years with iTrekNepal: 7
Trekking specialty: Everest and Manaslu regions
Kumar Magar
Hometown/region: Tanahun
Education: Higher Secondary
Trek guide experience: 10 years
Years with iTrekNepal: 6
Trekking specialty: Everest Region
Dilman Ghale
Hometown/region: Solukhumbu
Education: Higher Secondary
Trek guide experience: 14 years
Years with iTrekNepal: 5
Trekking specialty: Annapurna and Everest region
Sonam Sherpa
Hometown/region: Beni-2,Solukhumbu
Education: Higher Secondary
Trek guide experience: 5 years
Years with iTrekNepal: 5
Trekking specialty: Everest and Annapurna regions
Suman Koju
Hometown/region: Byashi, Bhaktapur
Education: Higher Secondary
Trek guide experience: 2 years
Years with iTrekNepal: 4
Trekking specialty: Annapurna region and Kathmandu Valley
Tika Magar
Hometown/region: Solukhumbu
Education: Self-taught
Trek guide experience: 12 years
Years with iTrekNepal: 1
Trekking specialty: Everest region, Kanchenjunga, Makalu
Guest Services Representatives
ITrekNepal staff members plan and manage every aspect of our guests’ trekking itinerary with great care, from the minute you arrive until we bid farewell. Our guest service representatives in Nepal and the U.S. are always available to help you plan an ideal adventure holiday.
Jyoti
Technical Services Co-ordinator
Sabina
