Why Choose Us?

The Best of Both Worlds.

Our unique combination of experienced Australian guides and trusted Nepali experts ensures you receive exceptional support, genuine cultural insight and an authentic Himalayan experience.

Australian Leadership

Experienced Australian guides who understand the needs, expectations and concerns of Australian travellers.

Deep Local Knowledge

Our trusted Nepali guides know the mountains, villages, culture and people intimately.

Genuine Relationships

We've built long-term relationships with our Nepali team and the communities in which we work.

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Our Nepal Team Seane Pieper Owner & Head Guide More Seane has extensive high-altitude trekking and mountaineering experience across Nepal and the Tibetan Himalayas, and has led countless treks since the 1990s. Present in Nepal during the 2015 earthquake, Seane has a deep passion for the country, its people, and responsible tourism. Sandesh Tamang Sherpa Guide More A Manaslu local with extensive trekking and mountaineering experience, Sandesh has worked on Everest and summited Ama Dablam and other peaks. He has been trained by the Nepal Mountaineering Association, speaks wonderful English (including a disarming amount of Australian English!), has a delightful nature as well as being an extremely experienced and competent guide and leader. Josep Nepal Expedition Guide More Born in Barcelona, Josep now lives in Kathmandu with his wife Laxmi. His story is a beautiful one. Fluent in Spanish, Catalan, English and Nepali, Josep is able to share his close personal insights into the country from the perspective of a local. Josep has spent years trekking through Nepal, in some of its most remote and iconic parts. Lama Jit Bahadur Tamang Spiritual Guide More Born and raised in Sirandanda, Jit moved to Japan where he worked 16 years in the motor technology industry. After getting himself into considerable financial difficulty, personal turmoil and health concerns, he began his journey in search of meaning. His quest led him to study many spiritual texts from a diversity of religions and philosophies. He began his study and practice to become a Lama and settled back into his hometown of Sirandanda with his family. Jit has devoted most of his life keeping Buddhist spirituality alive in his community and has been pivotal in rebuilding the Monastery that was destroyed in the 2015 earthquake. Chyyangba Tamang Expedition Cook More A remarkable expedition cook known for creating exceptional meals in some of the most challenging conditions in the Himalayas. Tough as teak with an infectious smile and laugh, Chyyangba is a Himalayan legend. HGA Family Porters More We are fortunate to have worked with some of Nepal’s strongest and most experienced porters for a long time now. They are truly part of the HGA family, working as a cooperative for our partner Himalayan Guiding Institute. Our porters are all insured and we contribute to a provident fund in the case of accident, injury or illness. Our Australian Team While our guides are on the trail, our Australian team remains behind the scenes, keeping the administration, communication and logistics running smoothly from home. Skip Pieper Admin Assistant More Skip has been going to Nepal since he was 12. He has a close connection with our Nepali staff and family and his experiences there have profoundly influenced his global perspective. Having just finished his Bachelor of Science degree in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Skip works at the back end of HGA organising trips, updating the website and other marketing activities. Karina Dobra Administration & Support More Karina is the admin for Himalayan Guiding Australia, a virtual assistant, tech nerd and an avid traveller. She has adventured and volunteered in many parts of the world, including both India and Nepal where she volunteered at an orphanage and local school. Karina has volunteered and dedicated a lot of her time to various not-for-profit charities both in Australia and overseas and has always had a keen passion for people.