More about Devendra

Photo: Devendra smilingDevendra Pun was born in the Himalayas in western Nepal - a mountain man by birth as well as occupation!

Devendra has been a guide-porter for more than 25 years, having started his working life as a porter.

Devendra holds a trekking guide license from the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation.

When he's not trekking, Devendra lives in Pokhara with his wife of over 30 years, Gomaya. They have two gorgeous children - a daughter, Krishna and a son, Bom.

Trekking experience

Devendra's trekking experience includes:
  • Annapurna circuit - over 40 times
  • Annapurna sanctuary (Annapurna Base Camp) - over 50 times
  • Jomsom - more than 50 times
  • Tilicho Lake - 5 times
  • Around Dhaulagiri - 5 times
  • Mustang region - 3 times
Devendra has acted as a guide-porter for trekkers from many countries including:
  • Australia
  • New Zealand
  • Germany
  • Austria
  • Switzerland
  • Netherlands
  • France
  • Spain
  • Belgium
  • Singapore
  • Canada
  • USA
  • Japan
  • Korea
  • China