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ABOUT US
 
Fundamental to achieving excellence in customer service is the quality and nature of the support provided to our customers. To achieve this, First Environmental Trekking has employed over 40 dedicated professionals (office and non office staffs) to work in a variety of administrative sections.

The administrative team headed by Mr. Thakur Raj Pandey, the Managing Director, comprises of various following sections.
 
Thakur Raj Pandey (Managing Director)

His long years of national and international experience in tourism sector have helped him to lead his company as a Managing Director. He was born in Dhading and has completed his graduation in Anthropology and Political Science from Tribhuvan University.

He entered in tourism in 1993 as entrepreneur and since very beginning contributed tremendously for development of eco-tourism and village tourism. His international experience in countries such as Thailand, Singapore, China (Tibet), Bhutan and India and some countries of Europe like Belgium, France, The Netherlands, German and few other countries has granted him tremendous opportunities to study the ethics and nature of global tourism and to have corporate relationship with tourism entrepreneurs in these countries.

Being vehement supporter of eco-tourism since beginning, he is well motivated towards Eco-friendly practices. His aim is to help protect and preserve this beautiful environment for future generations of trekkers to enjoy. He ensures that all porters and all other staff going above the tree line are provided with adequate clothing and equipment. He has offered the facility to provide life insurance and emergency helicopter evacuation for his staff.

Ganesh Prasad Simkhada (Executive Director)

Another strong pillar of First Environmental Trekking (P.) Ltd. is Mr. Ganesh Prasad Simkhada whose philosophy is based on conserving natural and cultural diversity. His in depth knowledge of trekking, climbing and other adventure programs and customer handling enhance the level of the service of the company.

As he was born in north part of Dhading district of Nepal he keeps great passion for the Himalayas. He holds academic degrees such Bachelor in Law and Bachelor in Education from Tribhuvan University.It was 1993 when he entered into tourism as an entrepreneur and then he went on gaining popularity through his good work in tourism. What has made him prominent is his long years experience and his visit to countries such as Japan, India, Thailand, China (Tibet), Bhutan, England, Scotland, Ireland and few others.

He guarantees that First Environmental Trekking (P.) Ltd. offers adventurous activities which are well equipped, offers optimum safety, and provides guides who have first hand knowledge of the routes, natural history and cultural background. The fact that he supports cultural tourism is best proved by the particularly designed packages for cultural tourism and the initiative taken in his leadership by the company.

Geeta Sharma (Correspondence Officer and City Tour guide)

She ventured into tourism after she completed her Master of Arts in English Literature. However, she had inclination towards the tourism line and stepped into this sector at the first opportunity that came her way. She has traveled to most of the South Asian Countries and is well acquainted with people and cultures of these countries.

She is the main contact to handle queries related to trekking, tours, climbing or any other outdoor adventure activities in Nepal, Tibet Bhutan and India. She is well versed in taking care of issues/questions/any information related to traveling to above mentioned places. In addition, she handles the Sales Department of the Company and is responsible for handling Agents enquiries, making proposals, working out tailor made itineraries to suit to the need of each individual client.

Nagendra Acharya (Accountant)

He has been working in this company as an accountant since two years. He is a very energetic and professional. He is pursuing his BBS from Tribhuwan University with account as major subject. He can speak Nepali, English, Hindi and Spanish as well.

As an account he has taken the responsibility of managing all accountants of the company in carrying out various responsibilities like posting bills, preparing budget for the tour / trek and handling payments etc.

 
GUIDE AND PORTER HIRING
This option of the trek is for those who want basic support from us. This is the most economic way to do trekking in Nepal. We can provide you an English speaking guide, a guide cum porter and porters only as per your interest and requirements. The trekkers pay for meals directly to the local lodge owner. This option works only in certain routes in Everest, Langtang, Annapurna regions where trekking routes are served by local tea house or lodges. Entire arrangement is exactly same as Tea House except you pay for your own meals. We take care of all expenses of our staff.
 
Our Guides (Click on their photo to view their profile)
 
Ang Dava Sherpa
Ang Kaji Sherpa
Ram Prasad Banjara
Ram Krishna Nepal
       
Arjun Newpane
Krishna Lamichhane
Tika Prasad Adhikari
Deepak Khadka
       
 
Karmajit Budamagar
Prakash Pandey
Madhav K. Dhamala
Bishnu P. Aryal
       
   
Bharat Karki
Rajan Panta
Ram C. Timilsina
Kuldas Tamang
       
 
Ganesh Nepali
Bipin Thapa Magar
Nima Sherpa
Ang Gelu Sherpa
       
   
Bharat Panta
Hari Timilsina
Santosh Pantha
 
       
 

 

 
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FIRST ENVIRONMENTAL TREKKING (P.) Ltd.
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P.O. Box: 8056 Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal
KEEP NMA NTB TAAN HIMA RHINO
Tel: (+977-1) 4417343, 4424346, Fax: (+977-1) 4423855
E-Mail : firstentrek@wlink.com.np, 1envtrek@ccsl.com.np, info@firstetrek.com