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An exceptional guide who makes the difficult look easy

An exceptional guide who makes the difficult look easy

During our recent journey through Upper Mustang in Nepal, I had the pleasure of getting to know Govinda, who accompanied our group as a local guide.

Although our trip was organised by another company, Govinda turned out to be one of the people who truly made the experience special.

What impressed me most was how effortlessly he seemed to arrange everything. Whatever needed organising, Govinda quietly took care of it, making even complicated situations look remarkably simple. That’s a talent in itself!

But perhaps his greatest quality is his connection with the local people. Wherever we went, Govinda seemed to be welcomed like an old friend. Doors opened, conversations started naturally, and we experienced a side of Nepal that ordinary tourists might easily miss.

Speaking Nepali, Dutch and English, he effortlessly bridges the gap between different cultures. And that makes a tremendous difference. You don’t just travel through Nepal, you actually get to know the country and its people.

Govinda combines local knowledge, professionalism and genuine warmth with a remarkable ability to make everything run smoothly.

There is a big difference between someone who simply guides tourists and someone who helps them truly experience a country. Govinda definitely belongs to the second category.

I haven’t travelled with his own company, By Mountain People, so I cannot judge its tours firsthand. But based on my personal experience with Govinda, I can wholeheartedly recommend him as a guide.

He makes you feel less like a tourist and more like a welcome guest. And that is something money alone cannot buy.

I loved the long walks, singing and chatting our way through the Annapurna Circuit

It was my first time travelling in Asia, and it turned into such a special trip. As a teenager I loved the long walks, singing and chatting our way through the Annapurna. We also spent so many fun evenings playing cards before going to bed. Everything was really well organised and went super smoothly. A holiday I’ll remember forever!

I would happily recommend By Mountain People to anyone planning a trek in Nepal

I recently did a trek in Nepal with my family through By Mountain People and had a fantastic experience.

Govinda helped organise everything and was easy to deal with. Once we were on the trail, Buddhi was an outstanding guide – friendly, patient and very experienced. He set a good pace, kept an eye on everyone, and made sure we were safe and enjoying ourselves.

Our porters were excellent as well. They worked incredibly hard and were always in good spirits.

We felt well supported the whole way and had an amazing trip. I would happily recommend By Mountain People to anyone planning a trek in Nepal.

We recently completed an Everest Base camp trek with trekking by mountain people

We recently completed an Everest Base camp trek with trekking by mountain people. We were lucky to have a fully customised private trip organised by Gavinda who seamlessly arranged everything from start to finish. Our guide Bhuddi was incredible, and sorted out everything for us to the point where we had nothing to worry about. Min and soroj were our porters, who worked tirelessly with Buddhi to make the trip an awesome experience. Would highly reccomend this company and team for anyone looking to enjoy a life changing experience.

We had an amazing twelve-day trek in the Manaslu region thanks to Govinda, Buddhi, Cham and Ngima

We had an amazing twelve-day trek in the Manaslu region thanks to Govinda (organizer), Buddhi (guide), Cham and Ngima (porters). Without exception super friendly people, but also very flexible on every front, which meant we could do whatever we felt like each day. I would recommend it to anyone who loves active adventures and good company!

The trek was super arranged! We have made a beautiful mountain walks well built

We have made a beautiful mountain walks well built and we have been very well looked after by the guide and the porter!

We were charmed by this small-scale travel agency at the holiday fair

We were charmed by this small-scale travel agency at the holiday fair. Everything exuded enthusiasm. We certainly didn’t regret our choice. The personal approach, also during the trek, was always warm and attentive.
Govinda didn’t walk with us, but the porter Chham and guide Kaji were professional, caring, and patient, which made our trip unforgettable.
We would love to book another trip with By Mountain People (BMP) and can sincerely recommend them.

We are very satisfied with the organization by By Mountain People

We had a fantastic hike in Nepal. We went via Namche Bazar, Dole, Gokyo to Gokyo Ri (5357m), quite a tough climb. The weather was beautiful with breathtaking views of various mountains ranging from 6000 to 8000 meters high, and we also had a stunning view of Mount Everest! The next day we crossed a glacier, again with beautiful views. After that we crossed the Cho La pass at 5368m, a steep climb! Our guide Rasham and porter Dibi helped us so well, truly fantastic 💪🏼

The following days it started snowing and became very foggy. At that point we couldn’t continue. We were able to discuss with Govinda how to proceed. We also had regular contact with Govinda checking in on how our trip was going.

After the hike we visited Chitwan Park, truly beautiful and a wonderful way to relax after the mountain hike. We also visited Bhaktapur, a magnificent royal city.
We are very satisfied with the organization by By Mountain People. We could discuss things extensively and make adjustments when needed, absolutely top notch!

Govinda and Valerie, thank you so much for this unforgettable trip! 🙏🏻

Tiny and Laura