Buddha Gurung – Senior Mountain Guide

Buddha Gurung is a highly accomplished Himalayan mountain guide with extensive experience leading trekking, peak climbing, and high-altitude expeditions across Nepal. Having successfully summited several of the world's highest mountains multiple times, he is recognized for his technical expertise, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to climber safety. His calm leadership and in-depth knowledge of Himalayan terrain have made him a trusted guide for mountaineers from around the world.

Training & Certifications

Buddha has completed a range of professional mountaineering and rescue training programs, including:

• Introductory Rock Climbing
• Basic Mountain Rescue
• Navigation Training
• Basic RECCO Rescue Training
• Rock Climbing Level I
• Ice Climbing Level I
• Wilderness First Aid

 Professional Licenses

• Trekking Guide License: 15718
• Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) Climbing Guide License: 10406

Mountaineering Experience
6,000-Meter Peaks

Buddha has successfully climbed and guided numerous trekking peaks throughout the Nepal Himalayas, including:

• Larkya Peak
• Lobuche East
• Island Peak (Imja Tse)
• Mera Peak
• Pisang Peak
• Thorong Peak
• Chulu Far East
• Chulu West

7,000-Meter Expeditions

His successful high-altitude expeditions include:

• Himlung Himal (7,126 m)
• Baruntse (7,129 m)
• Putha Hiunchuli (7,246 m)

8,000-Meter Expeditions

Buddha has successfully summited some of the world's most challenging mountains on multiple occasions:

• Manaslu (8,163 m) – 3 successful summits
• Mount Everest (8,848.86 m) – 3 successful summits
• Kanchenjunga (8,586 m) – 3 successful summits

Professional Expertise

With extensive experience in glacier travel, fixed rope systems, expedition logistics, and high-altitude rescue procedures, Buddha Gurung is a dependable leader in demanding alpine environments. His multiple successful ascents of Nepal's 8,000-meter peaks demonstrate his endurance, technical ability, and sound decision-making under extreme conditions.

As a valued member of the Alpinist Club guiding team, Buddha is committed to providing safe, professional, and memorable climbing experiences. His dedication to excellence, combined with years of expedition experience, enables climbers to pursue their Himalayan ambitions with confidence and expert support.