Head Trek Guide · 15 years
Rajan Gurung
Ghandruk Village, Annapurna
NMA-certified trekking guide Wilderness first-aid certified 300+ expeditions led Annapurna & Everest regions
Rajan grew up at 2,012m in Ghandruk, one of the villages on the Annapurna Base Camp route. He knows the trail the way most people know their street — every switchback, every teahouse family, every microclimate. With 300+ expeditions led and wilderness first-aid certification from the Nepal Mountaineering Association, he is the guide your safety depends on at altitude. His rule: “We descend if in doubt. The summit will still be there.” In 15 years he has never broken it.
Articles by Rajan
Is Everest Base Camp a good first trek, or should you start somewhere easier
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What Does a Trekking Guide Actually Do? A Head Guide’s Honest Answer (2026)
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The 10 Best Places to Visit in Nepal in 2026
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The 12 Best Treks in the World in 2026 (Ranked, Nepal-Forward)
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Best Countries in the World for Hiking in 2026 (and Why Nepal Leads)
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Kala Patthar 2026: The Real Everest Viewpoint (You Cannot See Everest From Base Camp)
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Everest Base Camp Trek from the UK (2026): Flights, Visa & Real Total Cost
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The Best Everest Base Camp Departure Dates for 2027 (and Why to Book Now)
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Why We Turned a Trekker Away — and Why a Good Operator Sometimes Should
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Best Mountain Views in Nepal Without Trekking 2026: Easy Himalaya
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The Himalaya Awaits: Your Complete Guide to Trekking Nepal in 2026
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Best Nepal Treks Under 7 Days in 2026: Short but Spectacular
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Annapurna Circuit Without the Jeep Road 2026: Classic Route Still Possible
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Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek 2026: The Complete Guide
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Nepal Trekking Weather by Month 2026: A Complete Month-by-Month Guide
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Nepal Trekking Age Limits 2026: Can Older Trekkers Do It?
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Can You Trek Nepal Without a Guide in 2026? New Rules Explained
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Nepal Rhododendron Treks 2026: Where to See Spring Blooms
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Pokhara City Guide 2026: Lakeside, Trekking Base & Mountain Views
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Nepal Trekking Knee Care 2026: Survive the Long Descents
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Dhaulagiri Base Camp Trek Guide 2026
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Ghandruk Village Trek Guide 2026: Nepal's Iconic Gurung Village
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New & Rising Treks Near Pokhara (2026): The Trails Everyone's Discovering
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Ghalegaun Homestay Trek Guide 2026: Nepal's Model Gurung Village
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Dhampus & Australian Camp Trek Guide 2026: The Best Easy Short Trek from Pokhara
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Khumai Danda Trek Guide 2026: The Rising Pokhara Ridge with Fishtail Views
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Muldai View Point Trek Guide 2026: The Quieter Poon Hill Alternative
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Panchase Trek Guide 2026: Nepal's Best Short Trek Near Pokhara
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Kori Danda Trek Guide 2026: Sikles' Quiet Panorama Above the Annapurnas
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Api Himal: Nepal's Far-West Frontier and the Next Big Trek (2026)
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Panch Pokhari Trek Guide 2026: Nepal's Sacred Five Lakes
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Lumba Sumba Pass Trek Guide 2026: Kanchenjunga to Makalu Traverse
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Numbur Cheese Circuit Trek Guide 2026
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Mundhum Trail Trek Guide 2026: Eastern Nepal's Kirati Ridge Walk
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Khaptad National Park Trek 2026: The Far-West Plateau
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Badimalika Trek 2026: Far-West Nepal's Sacred Alpine Meadows
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Api Base Camp Trek 2026: Nepal's Wild Far-West Secret
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Limi Valley Trek 2026: Humla's Hidden Tibetan Kingdom
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15 Nepal Trekking Mistakes to Avoid in 2026
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Responsible Trekking in Nepal 2026: How to Trek Sustainably & Ethically
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The offline map app that still works when Nepal's signal stops
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Ruby Valley Trek 2026: Ganesh Himal's Hidden Trail
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Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek 2026: The Complete Guide
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Khopra Danda Trek 2026: The Quiet Annapurna Alternative
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Helambu Trek 2026: Nepal's Easiest Trek Near Kathmandu
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Makalu Base Camp Trek 2026: The Complete Guide
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How to keep a phone alive on a Nepal trek, and the battery rule that catches people
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Nepal Trek Difficulty Grades Explained 2026: Easy to Strenuous
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Nepal Trekking Souvenirs & Shopping 2026: What to Buy & Where
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How far up the trail the wifi actually reaches in Nepal
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Trekking Nepal in October 2026: The Best Month Explained
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Nepal Trekking Emergencies 2026: What to Do When Things Go Wrong
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After Your Nepal Trek 2026: Recovery, Rest & What to Do Next
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Nepal Trekking Clothes & Laundry 2026: How to Stay Fresh on the Trail
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Nepal Trekking Foot Care 2026: Prevent Blisters & Trek Pain-Free
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Vegetarian & Vegan Trekking in Nepal 2026: Eating Well on the Trail
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Autumn Trekking in Nepal 2026: September, October & November Guide
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Best Treks in Nepal for Mountain Views 2026: Where the Peaks Are Closest
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Nepal weather by month and the month I’d actually trek
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