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Cheryl Gallant Canada Nepal Short Visit to Nepal I was their guide on the trail Rating: 5 of 5

“Rujan….a special person and guide.”

We were blessed to have you!!! What made Rujan so special was his quiet demeanour and his genuine warmth. He had a wonderful ability to analyze all of us without us even knowing, sensing when we were tired, needed a break, or were perhaps less interested in an activity. He understood that travel is not just about seeing places, but about knowing when to slow down and simply enjoy the moment. We were all pretty tired after an extensive and busy trip to Bhutan. It started to show just when we got to Nepal. Rujan was generous with his time, allowing us extra opportunities to take in those special moments that often became our most treasured memories. Each of us had varied interests. His warmth and kindness were especially evident in the way he connected with our host family at the homestead, showing a genuine appreciation and respect for their hospitality and way of life. He was constantly translating so we got to know each member of the family. He, himself, looked like he enjoyed getting to know them as much as all of us. What stood out most was his sincere interest in every person in our group. He took the time to get to know us individually, appreciating our different personalities, interests, strengths, and differences. He was much more than a guide; he was a thoughtful, perceptive, and genuinely caring person who helped make our journey meaningful. His quiet presence, flexibility, and authentic interest in people enriched our experience in ways that went far beyond the places we visited. We even talked about him after leaving the tour and certainly his generous and kind personality did come up. Rujan…you did become family in our short few days! Wouldn’t it be fantastic if our paths cross some day especially in Canada. My many thanks to you for making my shirt trip to Nepal special for me. From the “senior” one on the tour!

Svein Norway Khumbu Trek including Everest Base Camp

“"I was recommended Rujan from a friend in Kathmandu, and Rujan was a very good choice for my 3 weeks Khumbu trek (including Everest Base Camp).”

I wanted a flexible arrangement and everything was taken well care of, from I left my Kathmandu hotel until I returned 3 weeks later. Rujan is reliable, friendly and compassionate about his job."

Sania Manaslu Circuit Trekker Rating: 4 of 5

“Everything was perfect from beginning to end, and we couldn’t have asked for a better team.”

Guide Rujan was very knowledgeable, and he is good at humor. We had a great trip to Manaslu with him. So I had an amazing experience hiring him as a trek guide.

Nicolas Trekker from Swizerland Rating: 5 of 5

““An exceptional guide!”

Friendly, knowledgeable, and always eager to help. They made our trip in Nepal unforgettable with their deep understanding of the local culture, history, and nature. From hidden gems to fascinating stories, they enriched every moment. Highly recommend for anyone looking to explore Nepal with someone truly passionate about their work!”- Nicolas

Stefan-leimer Poonhill Annapurna trekker

““After our first meeting it was clear that we had hired a very good guide in Rujan.Rujan had prepared our trek very well and had a plan B ready even in case of surprises.He is always concerned about the well-being of his guests, always polite but never intrusive.We will be happy to rely on his expertise again on another trip to Nepal and can only recommend him.” – Stefan”

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Some people wrote a note by hand before we said goodbye. These are photographs of the paper, as it was given to me.

Patric DowdLangtang Trekker
Gurung Familyfrom Sikkim

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