I've been trekking and climbing with Karma Gelyjen Sherpa and the team of Higher Path Treks since before the company was founded. I cannot recommend a better company to travel with in Nepal. I've been to Langtang, Everest, and Makalu-Barun region on eight expeditions and trekking trips with this crew, and I have never been disappointed. Karma is one of the most honest and kind-hearted people you are likely to meet anywhere in the world, and his staff are exceptional. The company works with a US-based NGO called Karma Project that helps direct funds from tourism into local projects and services. This company treats its staff exceptionally well, treats the communities it works in exceptionally well, and treats you exceptionally well. These folks are my second family.
Our three-week visit to Nepal was wonderfully planned and executed by Karma and his great team. They are attentive, knowledgeable courteous, honest, humble, good humored and quick to adapt to our changing needs and requirements. We felt well taken care of, and had an unforgettable experience! We would dearly love to come back for climbing peaks with the team. Through our long discussions on routes, peaks, ascents, and history we were impressed with the team´s expertise, experience, and zest. We highly recommend Higher Path to anyone wishing to do trekking or peak climbs, and it is also good to remember that they can provide cultural activites such as off-the-beaten-path Gorkha, which proved to be a very interesting, quiet insight into Nepali history and common life, and a great contrast to the larger cities with their hustle and bustle. Best regards from Norway, Christian, Ulf and Grete, we will tell all our friends about you! Fantastisk ekspedisjon med Karma og hans fabelaktig team! Vi anbefaler dem på det varmeste og drar gjerne tilbake for flere gode opplevelser!
We did the 3 passes trekking with Dawa Sherpa as a guide. It was a magnificent experience. The organisation was perfect and the guidance was professional and safe. Furthermore Dawa is a very nice guy to have around for 2 weeks.
i did the 3 passes trek in the everest region, everything was organised as agreed upon beforehand, Dawa Sherpa was our guide, Dawa is very professional, helpful and responsible - a great experience - if i come back to Nepal i will contact higher path treks & expedition again !
When you think of Karma Sherpa from Higher Path Treks, think of him not only as a guide but an entrepreneur, leader for his community, and loving husband and father. It was truly an honor and pleasure getting to know Karma (guide) and Teju (porter) during our trek to Sunder Peak. It was my first trip and trek to Nepal and it was unforgettable. Karma is well experienced with over 20 years guiding and summiting some of the most challenging mountains and routes (Amadablam, Makalu, 3 Passes) many times. During the trek, he will check in on how you are doing and take precautions to make sure you are acclimatized. Karma is social and can be both goofy and serious. If you are curious, he will share and answer your questions about Nepal, Sherpa culture, Sibuje his hometown, trekking and his life experiences. Teju also always was in good spirits. Though we couldn't communicate too much, he always had a sparkle in his eye and made me smile. Trekking is an opportunity to see wondrous sights. Maybe more importantly, it's an opportunity to challenge yourself, learn more about your motivations, and become more motivated. Through the struggles he shared and his encouragement, he inspired me with his drive and care for his community. If you are looking for inspiration beyond trekking, you will not regret trekking with Higher Path Treks. Thankful for the connection through the American partner Travel Life Adventures and for the beginning of what I hope to be a long friendship. Thank you Karma, Teju, and Higher Path Treks for teaching me many things.
