Meet Aakash, our trip leader with over 20 years of trekking experience across Everest, Annapurna, and other stunning regions of Nepal. Aakash’s journey in the Himalayas spans more than 20 years, and over the years, he has climbed the ranks to become one of the most trusted and knowledgeable leaders in the Himalayas. His deep understanding of the terrain, combined with a calm and steady approach, makes him a go-to guide for all kinds of treks.
Throughout his career, Aakash has led treks across the Everest, Annapurna and many other regions of Nepal, building extensive knowledge of Himalayan terrain, high-altitude trekking and mountain leadership. His years in the mountains have given him the experience to lead everything from classic trekking routes to longer and more demanding high-altitude journeys.
As a certified International Mountain Leader, Aakash brings a professional approach to mountain leadership, with a strong focus on group management, safety and helping trekkers get the most from their time in the Himalayas.
Calm, thoughtful and approachable, Aakash is also known for bringing more than just mountain knowledge to a trek. One of our previous guests affectionately nicknamed him “Lord Aakash” for the thoughtful reflections and conversations he shared along the trail, often reminding trekkers that the journey can be just as meaningful as reaching the destination.
His combination of extensive Himalayan experience, professional mountain leadership training and genuine connection with his guests makes him a highly valued member of the Highland Expeditions guiding team.
