Originally from Lukla in the Everest region, Phunuru Sherpa has been guiding treks across Nepal for more than a decade. He specializes in the Everest, Annapurna and Langtang regions and has extensive experience leading trekkers through some of Nepal’s most popular and challenging trails.
The Everest region is where Phunuru’s experience stands out most. Having guided the Everest Base Camp Trek more than 50 times, he has an exceptional knowledge of the Khumbu, its trails, villages and local communities. Some of our guests have affectionately nicknamed him the “unofficial mayor of Everest,” a reflection of the many people he knows along the trail and his deep connection to the region he calls home.
Beyond Everest, Phunuru regularly guides in the Annapurna and Langtang regions and has climbing experience on 6000m peaks too.
Friendly, attentive and easygoing, Phunuru brings strong local knowledge and years of practical experience to every trek. He speaks English and enjoys sharing the mountains, culture and everyday life of Nepal with the people he guides.
