Lhakpa Sherpa and Nimi Sherpani
This husband-wife team is legendary in the mountaineering world, having summitted Mt. Everest in 1994, and also Mt. Blanc in 1988. Each is heavily involved in social work, the Nepali tourist agency, and job training. Nimi is also the president of the Nepal Sherpa Women's Association. In 2009, the couple partnered with Village Environment Community Gangkharka, Nepali NGO in order to help create jobs and improve the livelihoods of Himalayan communities in the Sindhupalchok District of Nepal.
email: atesnimi@wlink.com.np
email: atesnimi@wlink.com.np
Dorjee Netup Sherpa, Executive Director, VEC
Dorjee Sherpa has been guiding treks in Nepal and India for over ten years. He created this trekking program as a way to provide employment opportunities for people in his home region in a way that is respectful to both culture and environment.
Pema Sherpa, Chief Guide, Vice President, VEC
Pema Sherpa is an experienced trekking guide who has led ventures throughout Nepal and India. He has worked in combat zones in Kashmir, transporting supplies for the Indian army, and now devotes his time to helping his friend Dorjee Sherpa perform development work in their home region of Helambu. He is vice president for Village Environment Community Gangkharka, an organizer for its non-profit trekking, and an excellent cook to have along on a trek!
Payment
Payment for these treks is made upon arrival in Kathmandu. We accept major credit cards, as well as cash. Simply contact our organization through our website or the links below to organize a date and other details. Again, we at VEC, a Nepal-based and Nepali-run organization thank you for helping to support our work and local economy!
Please contact us to discuss trekking dates, housing options, or to obtain further information about our work
LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR ORGANIZATION AND OUR FRIENDS!
http://www.vec.org.np- Village Environment Community Gangkharka's home page, with information about our projects and volunteering opportunities.
http://www.thangkacampaign.org- Our fundraising campaign to support our projects and support local artists.
http://www.helambuproject.org- The homepage of our supporters in Scotland, who are working tirelessly to bring education and healthcare to the Helambu region of Nepal!
