Umesh Ghale

Born in the Ruby Valley of northern Dhading, at the foothills of the Ganesh Himal, Simbir Ghale’s life journey has always been tied to nature. As a young boy, he explored the rivers, forests, and hills of his homeland. His fondness for fishing and climbing anything he could was a foreshadowing of the life he would build.

After passing his SLC in 2011, Simbir moved to Kathmandu for further studies and work. It was here that his father, who had nearly 30 years of experience working as a porter in the trekking industry, introduced him to a senior guide. That introduction opened the first door for him to start his journey on the trek. At just 16 years old, Simbir took his first job as a porter. He showed up in his first trek with a Vans shoe on his foot and jean pants on his lower body. What he lacked in trekking equipment, he made up for with unwavering determination. The work was tough, but he gave it his 100%, be it carrying heavy loads, walking long days, or always showing up with honesty and heart. For two years, from 2011 to 2013, he worked as a porter, happy to be on the trails.

Then, in 2014, he became an assistant or porter-guide. By then, he had already been teaching himself English and learning how to guide clients on the trail. Later that same year, he trained at the Nepal Academy of Tourism and Hotel Management (NATHM) and earned his official trekking guide license. This achievement marked his transition from a porter to a professional guide.

From 2015 onward, he grew with the ranks. He started as an assistant guide, then became a senior guide, and eventually led groups to peaks above 6,000 meters. Between 2016 and 2019, he guided small groups, while offering personalized service and building lifelong connections with trekkers from around the globe.

But his journey was not without its challenges. Coming from a humble Gurung–Ghale background, he didn’t even speak Nepali well when he started, let alone international languages. Learning to guide travelers from around the world wasn’t easy. But he kept at it, listening, practicing, and working hard to master the English language. Then came 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic froze Nepal’s tourism industry. With no treks to lead, he returned to his village in the Ruby Valley, where he turned to farming and spent his time exploring the beautiful landscapes around his home.

As time passed, the tourism industry slowly started to revive in 2022. Simbir returned to the trails with the same passion as before and started leading new groups. Since then, his guiding career has reached new heights. Recently, in 2023, he led groups to Everest Base Camp, and in 2024, to Gokyo Ri, adding more milestones to his already rich journey.

Now, after more than 14 years on the trail, he has started something of his own. Simbir turned his dream into reality by founding Action Nepal Treks (ANT) in 2024. Built on the principles of honesty, hard work, and respect for the mountains, ANT reflects his lifelong dedication to the Himalayas. Today, Simbir and his small, passionate team are ready and waiting to take you on an unforgettable journey to the Himalayas of Nepal.

Tashi Dorje Tamang began his career in the trekking and expedition sector in 2018, working as a cook for Everest and Manaslu expedition teams at Everest Base Camp and Manaslu Base Camp. This experience gave him strong knowledge of high-altitude life, expedition support, and mountain hospitality.

After three years in this role, he continued his journey as a porter for another three years, further strengthening his experience in trekking logistics, trail work, and guest service across different Himalayan regions.

In March 2025, he successfully obtained his official trekking guide license and started working as a professional guide. Since then, he has been leading treks mainly in the Everest, Manaslu, and Annapurna regions.

Tashi Dorje Tamang is highly appreciated by his guests for his excellent service, friendly behavior, and professional guiding style. Travelers consistently give him outstanding feedback for his dedication, safety awareness, and caring nature during the journey. Because of his hard work and positive reputation, he is now recognized as one of the best guides of Action Nepal Treks.

He always focuses on making every trek safe, comfortable, and memorable, ensuring guests experience the true beauty of the Himalayas along with genuine Nepali hospitality.

Suman Thapa is a professional trekking guide from the Khotang district of eastern Nepal in the Everest region. Born and raised in the Himalayan region, he developed a strong passion for mountains, trekking, and local culture from an early age.

He started his trekking career in 2016 as a porter and worked for four years in different trekking regions of Nepal. During his porter experience, he learned everything about trekking, including mountain trails, guest care, local culture, and high-altitude travel.

Since 2020, he has been working as a trekking guide and has successfully led groups, especially in the Everest, Kanchenjunga, Annapurna, and Makalu regions. Suman Thapa is known for his hard work, friendly behavior, and responsible guiding style.

All of his clients give excellent reviews and highly appreciate his professionalism and care during the journey. He is now recognized as one of the best and most trusted guides in the Action Nepal Treks team.