The Team
Kumar Bahadur Karki
Managing Director
With over 32 years of experience in the thrilling world of trekking and expedition, Kumar Bahadur Karki is a seasoned mountaineering guide and team leader at Cultural Treks & Expedition. His journey began in 1992 as a porter, and since 1995, he has been a trusted trekking guide and trekking sirdar.
As a highly experienced mountaineering guide, Kumar has gained in-depth knowledge of Nepal's majestic mountains. He is committed to providing reliable, safe, and unforgettable experiences for all his clients.
D. B. Chhetree (Santosh-Karki)
Executive Director
Santosh, a highly respected Executive Director at Cultural Treks & Expedition, is also a seasoned trekking Sirdar and guide. Hailing from the eastern Terai region of Nepal, Dharan Bazar, Santosh brings a wealth of experience to the company.
Known for his expertise in the Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Langtang regions, Santosh is the ideal guide for those seeking unforgettable Himalayan adventures. His in-depth knowledge of the trails, local culture, and stunning landscapes ensures that every trek is a truly memorable experience.
Ratna Kumar Baniya
Trekking Guide & Sirdar
Ratna is one of our trekking guides and Sirdar. He educated himself working as a home cook for a landlord in Kathmandu before joining the trekking industry. Since the very beginning of this company he has become one of our most popular and well-respected leaders. His vast trekking knowledge and experience includes; Everest region (Khumbu area) Annapurnas, Dolpa, Langtang/Helambu and Kanchanjunga, where he has spent time climbing in the past.
Bhim Khadka
Trekking Officer
Bhim Khadka, also from eastern Terai of Nepal, Dharan Bazar (lowland, near by Koshi Tappu wildlife Reserve). He is a Trekking Administration Officer for “Cultural Treks” but beside this, he also drives our vehicle for the cultural tour and city trips around Kathmandu valley. You will find him very honest and an expert driver.
Janga Bahadur Tamang
Trekking & Climbing Guide/CTE Staff
Mr. Janga Bahadur Tamang is a very experienced trekking and climbing guide of Cultural Treks & Expedition. He is from Okhaldhunga of Nepal and presently living in Solu District at Lukla, a gate way of Everest BC. His expertise is guide for Everest Region,Ladakh at India, Tibet and expeditions to Nepal and Tibet Himalayas. He is one of our most experienced guides and has been working with us from 2002. People those who come for trekking, tours and expedition trips which lead by Janga was always successful and happy with his hospitality and care.
