Our Guides
Ashish Shrestha
Founder of Trail Himalayas Pvt. Ltd., professional MTB Guilde & vision behind our adventure projectsGrowing up in Kathmandu Ashish was super active kid, always into different sports, enjoying being out there and explore (and he is still pretty much the same & into many adventures). Wandering around Kathmandu’s busy streets on his small simple bicycle was his favorite thing of all…Once he met his uncle’s friend who owned a MTB shop at that time …world of mountain biking fascinated him so much that he never looked back…Ashish was hooked, he spent every spare moment from the school in the workshop, helping around, learning mechanics. He soon started joining different trips with pioneers of MTB in Nepal, exploring the country on two wheels, riding bike on challenging terrains & high altitude Himalayan passes, accumulating vast experience and knowledge of the Himalayan trails, building his career as professional MTB guide.
Ashish is happiest when he is on his bike, exploring remote areas and discovering hidden gems, thriving on raw trails, going local & authentic way. He loves interacting with locals, making friends and sharing experiences, always promoting environmental awareness, nature preservation and sustainability.
With over 15 years of experience as an MTB guide, Ashish loves what he does and it shows in everything from crafting our tours, planning adventure projects, making sure all our trips operating smoothly to leading MTB expeditions in the Himalayas - whatever he does it comes with enthusiasm, dedication and with the smile. Ashish admires cultural diversity of Nepal & natural beauty of the Himalayas; he enjoys showing it to people from all over the world sharing his wealth of experience on Himalayan trails.
“ I love mountains and my bike. Riding my bike on the Himalayan terrain is one of my favorite thing! Breathtaking beauty of Mother Nature, freedom on two wheels, feeling of excitement combined with peace of mind at the same time …this is the meaning of pure happiness for me! It’s so hard to put into words as it goes far beyond that! I wish you were here…to feel it & to experience with your heart ...." Ashish
Moments to Remember
'Ride the Soul of the Himalayas' with Ashish
Some photos from Ashish's Biking Projects & Missions in the Himalayas over the years. No elevation is too high on two wheels when you do what you love!
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.
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