About us
Welcome to Sherpa Heritage Trails
Who we are:
We are Sherpa Heritage Trails, a driven team of Sherpas. We’re focused on crafting memorable journeys in the heart of the Himalayas. With over 25 years of expertise, we offer a unique blend. This includes adventure, cultural immersion, and responsible tourism.
Our mission:
Our mission is to connect you with the breathtaking beauty of the Himalayas. We also immerse you in the rich culture of the Nepali people. At our core, we believe in the transformative power of trekking. That’s why we design personal journeys that perfectly match your desires and wishes. Together, we create a lasting Himalayan experience.
Why choose us:
* Authentic experiences: First and foremost, led by seasoned Sherpa guides, we offer treks that go beyond the off-beaten path. At the same time, it immerses you in the local culture and traditions.
* Seasoned expertise: In fact, our team is an expert on the Himalayas. This means they ensure your safety and grow your enjoyment throughout your journey.
* Our pledge to responsible tourism: We are dedicated to responsible tourism practices that limit our environmental impact and support local communities.
* Personalized service: That’s why we believe in crafting each trek to your private needs, interests, and fitness level.
We look forward to welcoming you to the Himalayas!
Gomba Sherpa:
Founder and Managing director
My family roots are in Solukhumbu, the Everest region. These mountain roots sparked my trekking career when I was very young. Starting as a porter, I worked my way up to become a Sirdar. Since 1990, I’ve been a fully licensed trekking and expedition guide. These decades have taken me across every trail in Nepal. My routes span from hidden valleys to famous summits. Beyond that, my expeditions range from trekking peaks to the world’s highest summits.
I have been trekking & climbing with clients from Jagged Globe (UK), TUI Travel (Germany & The Netherlands), Snowleopard Adventures (The Netherlands), Hauser Exkursionen (Germany), DAV-summit club (Germany), and World Challenge (International). Over the years, I’ve led trips to all Himalayan corners with humour, reliability, flexibility, and safety. Above all, my passion is showing you beautiful mountain paths and panoramic Himalayan views. During your stay, I would like to share my Nepali culture with you.
When I’m not trekking, I help my local community. For instance, in the Sherpa community, I support locals in performing our rituals and customs. These moments keep our ancient heritage alive for the future.
At the Tashi Delek Foundation, I serve as the volunteer manager in Nepal. In this role, with local farmers, we work on sustainable agriculture in Solukhumbu. Mainly, our programs focus on water efficiency and practical farming knowledge. The goal is simple: create independent villages that thrive without external aid.
I speak English, Sherpa, Hindi, and a few words of German and Dutch.
Sonja Korevaar:
Co-founder and contact Europe
I visited Nepal for the first time in 2003. Since then I have visited the Himalayas country quite some times. After each trip, there is a heartfelt desire to return to this beautiful country with the highest mountain peaks and its fascinating culture.
In 2023 I completed the Great Himalaya Trail. Truly an adventure of a lifetime.
For Sherpa Heritage Trails I have worked on the web design and website maintenance.
Feel free to connect with me for information or a talk about adventures in Nepal.
I speak English, German and Spanish.
Dawa Sherpa: Climbing and Trekking guide
Dawa was born in the Solukhumbu. Already at a young age, he had aspirations to become a trekking and climbing guide. It was soon obvious that Dawa had a talent for climbing.
At a young age, he had already climbed famous trekking peaks Mera Peak, Island Peak, Lobuche Peak, Pokalde Peak, Saribung, and Yala Peak. In the past years, he has climbed Mount Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam.
He has an open and social attitude towards others. That is why he is sharing his high-level expertise and skills with other aspiring Nepali climbers and guides. He is a valued instructor at the Nepal Himalayan Training Centre.
Dawa has completed all mountaineering and rock climbing training and courses in Nepal and is now developing his mountaineering skills with Western courses to become a professional World Mountain guide.
Of course, he is also an experienced trekking guide who has done quite a few treks in all regions of Nepal. Dawa has travelled several times to various European countries.
He speaks English, French, and Hindi.
Jangbu Sherpa: Trekking guide
Jangbu was born in Solukhumbu. He started his career as a porter, and over the years, he has become an experienced trekking guide. Jangbu has visited all regions of Nepal multiple times. His experience extends to remote regions of Dolpo, Kanchenjunga, Manaslu and Makalu.
He speaks German very well. Due to his extended experience and language skills, Jangbu is a valued guide for the DAV ( Deutscher Alpenverein).
Every year, he returns to the Swiss Alps to work in the mountain huts, keeping up his skills and knowledge of the German language and Western culture.
Jangbu speaks German and English.
Ang Dawa Sherpa: Trekking guide
Ang Dawa has years of experience in trekking and peak climbing in Nepal. Over the years, he has become a specialist in the remote Buddhist regions like Mustang, Tsum, and Dolpo.
During the trek in these regions, he loves to share information about the local culture and Buddhism. Dawa has been to Mustang so many times that he even speaks the local language. Locals know him very well and respect him so much they grant him access to remote and closed monasteries.
Ang Dawa speaks English
Lhakpa Sherpa : Trekking and Climbing guide
Lhakpa comes from the Lower Everest region. He started his career as a porter, and within several years, he became a reliable trekking and climbing guide. Clients appreciate his calm leadership and his enthusiasm to share local culture.
Over the years, he has led climbers to Mera Peak, Island Peak, and Yala Peak.
But most times you will find Lhakpa on the trekking trails. He knows all the trails in the Everest and Annapurna regions. Some of his off-beaten trekking experiences are in Makalu, Langtang, Upper Mustang, and the Kharta Valley in Tibet.
Lhakpa speaks English.
Ang Kaji Sherpa: Trekking guide
Ang Kaji also originates from the Solukhumbu. His experience in the trekking business is impressive. With over 20 years in the trekking business, Ang Kaji is one of the experienced trekking guides.
In his trekking guide career, he has been all over Nepal. Ang Kaji loves to share his culture with you. He is a valuable and professional team member of Sherpa Heritage Trails.
Ang Kaji speaks English.
"Double D" : Porters
DB and Dawa are everyone’s favorite porters during the trek in the Everest region. Always cheerful and supportive of our clients.
In the basic teahouses of the Lower Everest region, they can both cook you an excellent and tasty meal.
DB and Dawa both speak English
Chhiring Sherpa: Trekking guide
Chhiring was born in the Solukhumbu but lived most of his childhood in the middle of the Annapurna. So it is no surprise he knows all the treks in the Annapurna and Mustang region.
He lived and worked abroad for several years, giving him excellent language skills and knowledge about Western culture.
Chhiring is always cheerful and ready to hit the trails.
Chiring speaks English.
Gyali Sherpa : Trekking guide
Gyali was born in the Solukhumbu. He started his career at a young age. He is a valued trekking guide for Sherpa Heritage Trails because of his perfect language skills in English and Japanese.
Gyali has studied and worked in Japan for 8 years and has a good understanding of Japanese culture. He loves to show you the beautiful trails in Nepal.
Gyali speaks Japanese and English