Suresh Bhujel was born in the hills of Mapya Dudhkoshi Rural Municipality, Ward No. 2, in Solukhumbu, Nepal, not far from the trails that now shape his everyday life. Like many children in rural Nepal, he grew up surrounded by mountains, hard work, and simplicity.
He started school at Shree Basakhali Secondary School, walking the same steep paths many children in his village still do each morning. After finishing his SLC in 2071, he later completed his +2 studies at Shree Himalaya Secondary School, but the journey in between was full of challenges.
In his early years, Suresh worked tirelessly in his village often doing difficult labor with little or no pay. It was during that time that a conversation with a local elder shifted his perspective. “Why do you work so hard and still stay empty-handed?” the man asked him. That question stuck with Suresh. For the first time, he began to question the idea that hard work and struggle were all life had to offer.
He considered going abroad for work, like many of his peers. But something held him back: a desire to build a life in Nepal, close to the mountains he knew so well. Eventually, with some guidance and encouragement, he found his way into the trekking world. He began at the very bottom, as a porter, carrying heavy loads up steep trails for days at a time. The work was exhausting, but it was honest. And unlike before, it came with respect and the reward he needed.
Over time, Suresh earned his place as an assistant guide. He learned by doing, listening carefully, watching others, and picking up everything he could along the way. What he lacked in formal training, he made up for with dedication, curiosity, and innocent heart.
Today, Suresh is someone who understands struggle, strength, and quiet perseverance. He’s proud to share the beauty and story of his homeland with trekkers from around the world. Ask anyone who’s walked alongside him on a trail, and they’ll tell you