About Us

Gaurishankar Mountain Sherpa Trek provides services in tour, adventure trekking, and mountaineering across Nepal and Tibet. Our experienced team ensures top-quality services, prioritizing customer safety, competitive pricing, and friendly hospitality to ensure each journey is not only successful but also memorable. Our valued customers often recommend us, highlighting our commitment to maintaining long-term relationships with them as a primary company goal.

Thile Sherpa
Managing Director

Thile Sherpa is a professional trekking guide with over 27 years of experience leading and managing trekking activities across Nepal and the Himalayas. He has guided numerous clients through prominent trekking routes in the Everest, Annapurna, Dolpo, Langtang, and Mustang regions. Thile, along with his team of skilled local guides, is committed to helping clients achieve their trekking goals while ensuring a memorable experience. In addition to his extensive trekking expertise, Thile has traveled to Europe on several occasions, including visits to Germany, Italy, and Switzerland.

With over two decades in the adventure tourism industry, Thile has gained a deep understanding of what it takes to make a trip successful, enjoyable, and safe.

OUR GUIDES AND STAFFS

Lakpa Chhuki Sherpa

Office Management

Phudoma Sherpa

Office Accountant

Phubthile Sherpa

Expert Climber

Gyalgen Pasang Sherpa

Guide

Tashi Sherpa

Guide

Ang Dorjee Sherpa

Guide

Mingmar Sherpa

Guide

Tenzin Sherpa

Guide

Dhendup Sherpa

Guide

Kamal Kulung Rai

Guide

Phurnima Sherpa

Assistant

Krishna Khadka

Cook

Ang Tshering Sherpa

Assistant

Why GMS Trek?

At Gaurishankar Mountain Sherpa Trek, we are dedicated to ensuring that your journey is far more than just a trip. We take great pride in crafting a unique experience by combining the best service that make each trek truly unforgettable.

Our quality of service and strategic approach to trekking are the cornerstones of our reputation. This reputation stems from our proper planning and experienced logistical coordination.

We are committed to investing in every trip to provide trekkers with the highest possible experience. Our team includes highly skilled trek leaders and Sherpa staff, among the finest in the industry. We focus on operating with small, efficient teams and offer the best support available, including nutritious food, comfortable base camp facilities, reliable communication systems, and necessary medical backup. Our staff, comprising friendly local Sherpa guides working alongside excellent cooking teams, is dedicated to delivering a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Many of our team members join us after experiencing our service firsthand on previous trips, choosing our level of service and proven expertise. Others return because they know we prioritize safety and success in every trek.

Terms, Conditions & Cancellation Policy

Welcome to Gaurishankar Mountain Sherpa (GMS). Please review the following terms and conditions carefully. By booking with us, you agree to adhere to GMS rules and regulations. If you have any questions regarding these terms, please contact us.

Booking:

A 15% deposit of the total trip cost is required to confirm your booking. This deposit is non-refundable.
The remaining balance is due upon arrival in Kathmandu. Payments can be made in cash in USD, Euro, GBP, AUD, CAD, or SGD.
There is no booking fee when booking through the GMS website. However, a 3.5% fee applies to payments made by credit card.

Required Documentation:

A copy of your passport and a passport-sized photo are needed for flight, hotel bookings, trekking permits, and other legal processes related to your trip.

Cancellation and Refunds:

30 days or more before the trip start date: 15% deposit is non-refundable.
15-25 days before the trip start date: 35% of the total trip cost.
7-11 days before the trip start date: 50% of the total trip cost.
7 days or less before the trip start date: 70% of the total trip cost.

Passport & Nepal Visas:

Clients must have a valid passport with at least 6 months’ validity remaining. Nepalese visas can be obtained from Nepalese embassies in your country or on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), Kathmandu. The cost of the visa is the client’s responsibility. Please refer to our visa information page for details.

Insurance:

Insurance for GMS staff is covered by GMS. However, clients are responsible for their own travel insurance. Clients should provide their insurance policy documents at the time of booking confirmation or before arrival at TIA, Kathmandu.

Incomplete Trips:

GMS is not liable for refunds if the trip, trek, or expedition is cut short for any reason. All payments for treks and expeditions are made upfront to our leaders, guides, and porters. Should you return early from the trek, you will be responsible for any additional costs, including extra days of hotel accommodation and meals.

Acceptance of Risk and Liabilities:

Gaurishankar Mountain Sherpa is committed to delivering excellent service to ensure a smooth and successful trip. However, we and our affiliated organizations are not responsible for itinerary changes due to circumstances beyond our control, including government restrictions, landslides, roadblocks, floods, bad weather, political issues, flight cancellations, sickness, or other risks.

Privacy:

Gaurishankar Mountain Sherpa strives to make your trip comfortable and successful. You travel at your own risk at all times.

Complaints:

If you encounter any issues during your trip, please address them with our trip leader. If the issue remains unresolved, inform us before your departure from Kathmandu, and we will work to resolve it at our office.
ear from Our Trekkers
Our trek with Thile was nothing short of incredible. We focused on the Renjo La Pass, which we successfully crossed, and had the unique opportunity to visit the Ama Dablam Base Camp. Thile took care of every detail, ensuring that we had comfortable accommodations and smooth transportation. He also gave us valuable insights into Nepali culture and Buddhism, enriching our experience beyond…
Alexander and Benjamin
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Thile dai is a real Sherpa and that says a lot. Full of energy, very experienced and always cheerful. He is a very good guide and trek organizer, and can completely organize your adventure in Nepal on a very high standard. I traveled with him many times in Nepal. Annapurna, Mustang, and other treks we…
Inca Oleg
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Thile is a great travel organizer and a wonderful guide, maybe even the best in Nepal. I have known him for 15 years. Many times together with him and his company I organized tracks. Reliability, attentiveness, adequacy, professionalism – probably the main words characterizing his work. He knows the routes perfectly and gives adequate prices….
Svetlana Pasa
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We’ve had a great time trekking the Three Passes Trek. Thanks to Thile, we managed to cross all three passes and ascend Gokyo Ri and Kala Pathar at sunrise. Thile made sure that all aspects of our holiday went smoothly, from organizing transport and day-to-day accommodation to sightseeing in Kathmandu. During the trek, Thile always…
Rubin Tomas
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We were a group of 9 trekkers from Switzerland who took part in the “Pach Pokhari” trek with Thile Sherpa. The 11-day trek in tents in a very remote area of Sindupalchok was very well organised and led by Thile. We were accompanied by a porter and a kitchen team of about 25 people from…
Walter Schmid
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We did the Manaslu tour for 15 days with Thile sherpa, it was really memorable, he takes care of every detail from the beginning to the end, you feel very comfortable and safe, he showed us the most beautiful places and he adapts to the customer’s needs without leaving anything out, top!! We will return…
Carlo & Werner
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Thile as a tour guide was recommended to me by good friends who had already travelled with him in Nepal. I did the Manaslu trek with him and a group of German tourists and it was a unique experience. The organisation of the tour was very professional, always punctual, very precise and the selected accommodation…
Heidenberg Alexander
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Thile guided me and my two best friends through the poon hill trek. Going on the hike with thile was the single best decision I have ever made. He is the kindest soul, a true good man who cares about everyone he meets. Thile showed me true hospitality and I am forever indebted to him….
Max
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Thile was my sherpa in 1999, on my first trip to Nepal with group. He was great giude. Never did I known that i have been traveling to Nepal every year, yes, for 25 years. y interest was sparked by Thile. Somehow we were always in touch. For a cup of tea or quick meetings…
Dorit Robarick
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I recently went on an amazing hiking trip in Nepal with three friends, and our guide, Thile, made it extra special. Thile knows the area really well and was always friendly and helpful. He led us through beautiful landscapes, told us interesting stories about the local culture and history, and made sure we were safe…
Tobias Tanzer
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We did 3 passes trek with Thile about 5 years ago. We went in a private group, only me and my wife, and hired Thile and 1 carrier. It was the best decision we could do. Thile is a bit different from standard local guides, he is fluent in English and behaves in a European…
Martin and Hana
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I would just like to say thank you to Thile. Thile is an exceptional Sherpa. From the very first moment you feel at ease in his presence. For him, his guest is always at the forefront and his enormous experience provides unforgettable insights into the fascination of the Himalayas. The famous Annapurna circuit was followed…
Thomas Mattivi
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