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Samir Tamang
Professional MTB Guide & MechanicSamir was born in Kathmandu and raised on two wheels since childhood. From popping wheelies in alleyways to fine-tuning high-end bikes in Nepal’s top authorized shops, his biking journey blends street culture swagger with trail-tested grit.
Samir has been living the life of a professional mountain biker for over seven years now — racing, competing, wrenching and riding with the heart.
Samir has deep connection with the bike and he bikes more than walks. If you see him riding his bike you feel the harmony and fun he is having with it as he simply radiates! Samir knows every tiniest part of any bike, can fix unfixable even with his eyes closed. If you want to show some love for your bike or get it fixed – Samir’s hands are the best choice!
His journey from passionate biker, talented bike mechanic to a professional mountain bike guide is fascinating. Samir has been leading mountain biking trips in Nepal as well as biking expeditions on Himalayan lands for over 5 years now. Samir/s deep knowledge of Himalayan terrain combined with his charming personality & love for everything ‘bike’ makes biking experience with him a trip to remember!
"Whether I’m guiding riders through Nepal’s wild terrain or swapping jokes at the trailhead, I bring a mix of fun, curiosity, and deep respect for the ride. I’m not just about sending it down sandy descents or grinding up rugged climbs — I’m about learning something new every time I hit the mountains. About riding….about people….about myself.
Being mountain bike guide is not just a job for me —it’s my life style, my passion and my mission… To connect people with the mountains, culture and share this pure freedom that comes with every ride. If you catch me mid-wheelie or mid-wisdom-drop, just know I’m still learning, still laughing and still loving every moment of it." Samir
Moments to Remember
Trail Himalayas with Samir
Capture the thrill, beauty and culture of Samir's Himalayan MTB adventures. From high mountain passes to hidden valleys riding gems and MTB competitions these snapshots showcase the experiences that make every ride unforgettable.
Reviews
We had amazing encounters on the 12-day trip, rode incredible trails, and simply had a fantastic time. We can proudly say that we made new friends.
I'd been planning a trip to the Himalayas for years and ill tell you this, the Himalayas do not just exist — they arrive in you. Hear me out…
There are places in the world that are beautiful, and then there are the Himalayas — where beauty feels sacred, where silence speaks, where the air itself seems older than memory. This wasn’t just a holiday, it was a quiet awakening.
Every sunrise and sunset spilled gold across peaks that looked close enough to touch, yet powerful enough to humble every thought I’ve ever had. The scenery wasn’t just breathtaking — it took my breath, as if reminding me that I am small, and that being small in a vast, ancient world is a gift.
The mountains don’t rush you; they don’t demand. They simply stand — patient, eternal — and somehow in their stillness, everything noisy inside you begins to settle. I felt it in my chest first: A loosening, A softening. Then the very raw, authentic gratitude rose and met me unexpectedly and without permission on numerous occasions.
There were moments when emotion caught in my throat — not from sadness, but from a fullness so pure it almost hurt. The kind of fullness that makes you realise happiness isn’t loud. It isn’t flashy. It is quiet. It's cold morning air filling your lungs. It's prayer flags whispering in the wind. It's the crunch of earth beneath your boots. It's locking eyes with a stranger and sharing a smile that says, "we are lucky to be here" accompanied with a gentle exchange of "Namaste".
In the Himalayas, I didn’t chase happiness. I remembered it.
I remembered who I am beneath the deadlines, beneath the expectations, beneath the noise. I found joy in the simplest rituals — warm honey, lemon ginger tea in chilled hands, the glow of dusk folding over distant peaks, the profound comfort of doing absolutely nothing except existing.
It felt emotional because it was real. It felt magical because it was honest. It felt unforgettable because it touched something ancient inside my soul. This wasn’t just travel. It was gratitude in its purest form. It was standing on sacred ground and feeling my heart say, "This is what it means to be alive" and NONE of this holiday would have unfolded the way it did without the guidance of Ashish.
Everything was organised from the minute I landed at the airport where I was greeted with the biggest, most welcoming smile. Most evenings involved a briefing so I knew what was ahead for the next day and when bad weather impacted the schedule, Ashish provided options.
His local knowledge and experience as a guide is second to none. His unconditional passion for his beautiful country reflects in all that he does and with the local people he engages with. He is skilled in navigating the mountains, reading body language determining your ability to climb the mountains and encouraged me through the altitude enabling me to reach the Thorong La Pass in the snow. That was some feat.
In addition to this, he is an equally skilled mountain biker and moves effortlessly on his MTB. Gliding in unison, following the flow of the path, he took me out of my comfort zone where the confidence and trust in my bike grew. Then there's his presence, while professional, he is also very calming to be around and has an element of cheekiness. I'm forever grateful to have met him in a world of millions. And when (not 'if') I return, Ashish will be the one I call.
I can’t recommend Trail Himalayas enough.
The rating limits me to 5 stars, but Ashish & Trail Himalayas are absolutely worthy of 10*.
Ashish's knowledge of the terrain and side trails is very extensive, so he can cater for any level of rider skill, ensuring everyone is having a great time.
