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Raj Kumar Basnet

Raj Kumar Basnet (Raj) - Treks & Tour Operator

Raj Kumar BasnetRaj Kumar Basnet (Raj) was born in Dhading district of Nepal and it was 1998 when he entered into tourism as a porter. Subsequently, he gained wide knowledge in the tourism field of Nepal and succeeded in his career.

He became a guide after two years involvement in trekking and became trekking manager working as a guide for five-year. Before he involved in this company he worked as a trekking/tour manager for many companies. During the involvement in various other companies, he continued his study and succeeded to hold bachelor degrees in education from the Tribhuvan University.

After having 10 years working experience in the field of tourism industry in Nepal, he felt that he could provide the first-class service to the valuable clients; therefore, he decided to run his own company “Outfitter Nepal Treks & Expedition”. Currently, he holds the post of "Treks & Tour operator" in the company.

Some words by Raj Kumar Basnet (Raj)

I guarantee you that Outfitter Nepal Treks & Expedition (P.) Ltd. offers adventurous activities in Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan and India with the fullest that no any company in Nepal would provide you as such.

We have well equipped well trained and well experienced team with in-depth knowledge wide field of tourism in Nepal, who can provide you an optimum satisfaction with optimum safety.

For long, I accompanied with my colleagues have been helping to uplift the lives of isolated people of the remote part of the country through various programs namely, child-education, women empowerment and health promotion. Therefore, Outfitter Nepal has always been known to be the main supporter of such programs in Nepal. So I wish to have cooperation from you too. For more detail information about the organization please visit its website: www.socialhands.org

Raj on his clients' eyes:

A Trek to Everest Base Camp with Raj

Everest Base Camp(Elron)Myself and four other travelers: one other from Canada, one from the US and two others from the UK, all met up in Thamel and wound up on a trek lead by Raj Kumar. I consider myself fairly well traveled having worked, adventured and played on most continents; but I can honestly say that the time I spent in the Everest Region, and the memories I have from my trip with Raj in the Nepalese Himalayas are amongst those I hold most dear.

ElronI will not go inclato detail about the beauty of the Everest Region. I can´t find words to describe it´s breathtaking majesty; it truly is the crown of the world. I would however like to thank Raj for making it an unforgettable experience, and vouch for him as a fun, competent, organized, and connected trekking guide.

From the beginning, our trip from Kathmandu to Lukla, Raj proved himself as a competent leader and guide. By the end of our experience, all of us on the trek would call him our friend. Raj is extremely adept at doing business and guiding people through the region and his competence made the trek, which cold have been otherwise, a hassle free experience. Raj is someone that sincerely cares about the welfare and contentment of our group and thought we were on a budget experience he was always going out of his way to secure us the nicer room or a bit of extra food.

Raj is good friends with all of the other guides on the trail and may of the locals in the villages we passed through. As the trek progressed we met up with other trekkers and upon our request, Raj was all to happy to begin travailing with the other groups we met along the way. The result was a mosaic of trekkers and guides composed of up to 6 independent groups at times but always led by Raj. This was a unique experience for us in a sense that we had the chance to share company with many of the guides and other trekkers. This dynamic group allowed us to have a new trekking partner whenever we so desired; presenting us with the opportunity to share this amazing experience with travelers and guides from all throughout the region and world. Furthermore, this showcased Raj´s leadership, ability to work in a team, and his capacity for organizing a large number of people.

When I heard that Raj was starting up his own trekking company I was delighted. I can´t think of a better person to bring trekkers to the Himalayas, giving them a peek into Nepal and the Nepalese culture with the crown of the world as a backdrop.

Thank you Raj, and best of luck to you and your new company.

Regards,
Elron Lilgert
Canada

Very Great Trekking With Raj

RodgerRodger Clark with FriendI have been on two treks with Raj. The first was a six day walk from Birethanti to Gorepani on the Annapurna circuit. Raj first proved his mettle when I left my backpack at our lunch stop on the trip from Kathmandu and didn't realise until about 10 minutes later. It took many fast conversations and then many buses for us to get to Pokhara after our bus kept going, but in the end I got my bag back. I felt stupid, but Raj always kept smiling and never once blamed me or held anything against me. As a guide Raj is very organised and very good at communicating what to expect on the trail. He knows a lot about the local landscapes and customs and can explain this very well. He organises everything at the Lodges that you will stay in on your trek, and some of the best fun I had was playing cards and chess with some of the Lodge owners who all obviously hold Raj in high regard. The thing I like most about Raj is his attitude to life and his easy laugh. There are times during a trek that can be physically tough, but I laughed a lot during both of the treks I have done with Raj and thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

Rodger Clark
Australia
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Annapurna Circuit Trekking with Raj

As far as guides go, I could not think of anyone better than Raj. Not only did he know every single detail about the trail (I think he knows every rock by its first name) but he was also a fantastic friend that helped us through the tough times we faced. He put in so much extra effort to make us comfortable that I often wondered why I should deserve such treatment. Thanks Raj, you managed to make the most physically demanding experience that I've ever had into an enjoyable holiday.

Matthew Lee
Australia

Short Trekking in Everest Region

Thanks to all at Outfitter Nepal Trekking Company. We had a fantastic couple of days trekking on the Everest Base camp trek. It was made extra special by our guide, now friend Yem, who was attentive the whole way through. You have an excellent company here and all very friendly staff.

All the best for the future, hopefully see you all again.

Kahe and Marc
England


Everest Trekking with Raj

Kenny MacDonald"Raj is a very good and trustworthy guide. I went from jiri to lukla with him for many days and also Anapurna, without problems. If you want a good guide who can speak English, Raj is your man!!

Cheers,
Kenny MacDonald, Scotland.


Short Trekking with Raj

Jennifer MuellerRaj took me on a four-day hike around Kathmandu Valley in August 2007. He exceeded my expectations in every respect. Whether the topic was demographics, politics, or philanthropy, he was a knowledgeable source of information about the country we were exploring. He was also a steady and reliable trekker with impressive knowledge of the local area. His English was excellent, and he was always open to adjusting a plan to take into account a special request. I highly recommend him as a guide -- I am hoping to return to Nepal sooner for a longer trek with him myself!

Jennifer Mueller
Wachington DC