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Kunchok Nima

Born in the Himalaya & in Buddhist family, I was taught from very small age to treat our guests and people with great respect and help them with whatever or however we can. Having managerial skill and love for outer activities, I was lucky to make it to tourism world after my graduation. Since then it has always been about me traveling or arranging travel holiday for others.

Personally for me, traveling doesn’t have to be luxuries. I love my weekend and vacation to be very smooth and full of attachment to the culture and people of respective destination because i believe there are various things one cannot find in internet.
Nepal, being blessed with rich culture, landscape & favorable weather condition, there is never an off season for making your trip here. Additionally we provide you a great opportunity to get involved in various cultures, history and lifestyles of Nepalese. We, taking great part in sustainable tourism, all our trips involves local people from respective places , Eco Friendly , offering one to experience Nepal in best possible way.

Considering your needs and wants, we can customize any types of treks and tours making assured that it’s your dream trip and wanting you to come back for more.

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"Talking about specialties, other than customized treks all around the Himalayas, especially the Annapurna part , I am “The Expert ” in exploring the central part of Kathmandu combined with Rafting, Jungle Safari in South-West and of course a short trek in the west of Nepal ! Best way to discover Nepal in short period of time without having to climb high mountains! Especially family holiday trips and culture tours !
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How did you get involved in travel?

"Before I was in travel business , I used to work as manager in hotel. Sometimes I have to work 24*7 for months. With so much stress from work, I used take short trip or holiday after every 4-5 months. That’s how I learnt about the importance of traveling. Since then I have been taking trips to different places and arranging others for the same. I strongly believe that “Travel is the best investment you can make for yourself “"

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"Traveling has always been great part of my life. Being workaholic by nature, I was always in need for holiday. I was fortunate to travel to few of countries and experience their unique culture and places. I also got opportunity to visit many of unique places around The Great Himalayas. Among all I would highlight my unplanned trek to Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) the best and most unique. Me along with one of my American friend and my cousin, made an unplanned trip to ABC. We got permits, guides and equipments all sorted in matter of 6-7 hours and next day we were all ready for trip. The fact that it was so unique was that everyone had great understanding and was our first trek ever beside the guide. Sometimes we walked 10 hours a day while sometimes just 2 hours! As we reached the destination I had the best feeling ever. That feeling of accomplishment. Priceless. That’s how I felt in love with mountains and that was 10 years ago! "

Kunchok is part of the following groups: Nepal Travel Agents
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Recent trip reviews for Kunchok

Amazing trek, amazing guides...
Nepal | Nov 1 - Nov 12, 2024

Julian
Julian O.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Nov 13, 2024
Amazing trek. Our guide Gyaljan and our porter Khawa were superb. They looked after us exceptionally well, from our arrival in Kathmandu to our return to Pokhara. They made sure we had the best rooms in the tea houses and even woke us up some mornings when we nearly overslept..! We had lots of laughs along the way 😁. The trek itself was superb. The Thorang La was tricky and requires a reasonable level of fitness, but the sense of achievement was incredible. Would recommend this trek and our... Read more

Amazing trek. Our guide Gyaljan and our porter Khawa were superb. They looked after us exceptionally well, from our arrival in Kathmandu to our return to Pokhara. They made sure we had the best rooms in the tea houses and even woke us up some mornings when we nearly overslept..! We had lots of laughs along the way 😁. The trek itself was superb. The Thorang La was tricky and requires a reasonable level of fitness, but the sense of achievement was incredible. Would recommend this trek and our guide/porter/friends Gyaljan and Khawa to anyone who wants to experience this area.

Hotel Review
Oms Home

Beautiful accommodation, and a stark contrast to some of the more basic tea houses on the trek. Would recommend to anyone

Authenticity & Character
Luxury and authentic accommodation
Location
Close to the airport
Staff
Very welcoming
Cleanliness & Comfort
Immaculately clean rooms
Local specialist: Kunchok Nima

Nepal Honeymoon
Nepal | Nov 8 - Nov 25, 2023

Matt
Matt B.
Manhattan, NY | Reviewed on Jan 09, 2024

This was an amazing trip. We had a great time with Rikzin. He had a great personality and was very knowledgeable and made sure that we were safe and happy on our trek to Everest Base Camp. We both happened to have birthdays while on the trek, and he made sure that we each got cake and were celebrated. The entire trip to Nepal was so well planned and everything went seamlessly. Highly recommend!

Local specialist: Kunchok Nima

I travelled to Nepal to visit the Himalayas, ...
Nepal | Nov 10 - Nov 25, 2023

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Torstein B.
Norway | Reviewed on Nov 29, 2023
I travelled to Nepal to visit the Himalayas, Chitwan and Kathmandu. It was a very memorable experience with a good combination of high mountains, rainforest, busy Kathmandu and last but not least; the Nepali culture. My 5 days trip to the Mustang regionJomsom, Kagbeni, Muktinath and Marpha with magnificent view of the Annapurna range was a wonderful experience. My guide Chhiring Lama had all the local knowledge you can ask for and always made sure that I had a good time and things... Read more

I travelled to Nepal to visit the Himalayas, Chitwan and Kathmandu. It was a very memorable experience with a good combination of high mountains, rainforest, busy Kathmandu and last but not least; the Nepali culture.

My 5 days trip to the Mustang regionJomsom, Kagbeni, Muktinath and Marpha with magnificent view of the Annapurna range was a wonderful experience. My guide Chhiring Lama had all the local knowledge you can ask for and always made sure that I had a good time and things (lodging, food, transportation and more) went well.

Next I went to Chitwan to go on safari in the national park to see the wildlife there. I saw plenty of rhinos and also a tiger. Always exiting.

In Kathmandu I went on a couple of day excursions seeing famous sights and monasteries in the Kathmandu valley.
When travelling, I like not to have all days organized, but to have some days without a program and do what I like.

Kunchok well understood this and let me be do my own things when I wanted to, but was always awailable (on whatsapp) to arrange and assist as required. Perfect.

KimKim ( and their partner Responsible Treks) can be recommended as a competent, service minded and trustworthy partner on your trip to Nepal.

Torstein Bringa

Local specialist: Kunchok Nima

Incredibly diverse itinerary and a great team to deliver an unforgettable holiday!
Nepal | Nov 13 - Nov 20, 2023

Christine
Christine S.
the United Arab Emirates | Reviewed on Nov 21, 2023
Interaction with the KimKim platform was incredibly easy and Kunchok was extremely helpful and responsive. He compiled a diverse itinerary that kept us moving from location to location, which is exactly what we wanted. We enjoyed staying at Pema Boutique Hotels as the location was excellent -right by the Buddha Stupa. This was the perfect introduction to Kathmandu. Flying to Pokhura is preferred over flying and we had a quick flight on Yeti Air. We loved the Hotel Barahi in... Read more

Interaction with the KimKim platform was incredibly easy and Kunchok was extremely helpful and responsive. He compiled a diverse itinerary that kept us moving from location to location, which is exactly what we wanted.

We enjoyed staying at Pema Boutique Hotels as the location was excellent -right by the Buddha Stupa. This was the perfect introduction to Kathmandu.

Flying to Pokhura is preferred over flying and we had a quick flight on Yeti Air. We loved the Hotel Barahi in Pokhura. Ideal location, charming grounds and great food. Our guide for trekking to ABC was fantastic! Pema was knowledgeable, patient, kind and happy to adapt our itinerary to add in an extra hike. The small chalet at ABC camp was magical! The food was good and the coffee was surprisingly excellent.

The trip to Nagarkot was interesting in the fact that we stayed at an all-inclusive resort. This is not normally our preference, however, the balcony to the room afforded amazing views. This quirky small town was the source of many giggles, so it made the stop worthwhile. If going to Naragkot please make a stop at the long suspension bridge - breathtaking scenery and a long bridge leading to small waterfalls.

The Hotel Ambassador was comfortable and had a great rooftop bar. We would normally want something more traditional but this was an excellent choice, just 10 minutes walk to the hustle and bustle of Thamel.

Overall the trip was wonderfully planned and expertly executed! Thank you to WikiLama, Pema and Kunchok for an unforgettable experience. Thank you!

Hotel Reviews
Pema Boutique Hotel
Kathmandu

The location was incredible, just a short walk to the Buddha Stupe. We loved the location and small hotel feel.

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Small and cute
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Locally Run Lodge

We loved our little pink cottage overlooking Fishtale. It was simple but simply WOW! Good food and excellent coffee too!

Authenticity & Character
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Incredible scenery
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Barahi Pokhara
Pokhara

This hotel was the standout hotel of our trip. Excellent location, beautiful grounds, social pool area and great breakfast. The staff were attentive and wonderful.

Authenticity & Character
Nice rooms and loved the grounds
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Club Himalaya
Windy Hills, Nagarkot, Nepal 44812

This type of accommodation is not my first choice. The crowd seemed to be senior citizens and families so the hotel catered to this demographic. If you do not like staying in a hotel, Nagarkot offers very little beyond views and the accommodation.

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Hotel Ambassador
Kathmandu

Moden feel, great location and fun rooftop bar.

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Local specialist: Kunchok Nima
Kunchok
Kunchok Nima
Local specialist in Kathmandu , USA | Replied on Nov 22, 2023

Thank you for the wonderful Review. It was indeed pleasure hosting you and Victoria to Nepal It was so easy communication with you guys. Everything has been so easy for me.
I am so glad to hear that you enjoy your trip to Nepal and loved all the services and hotels you guys stayed in. I assured that your kind words have been relayed to all our staff. Once again thank you for showing kimkim as your platform for your trip to Nepal. Take care and we hope to meet again in near future

Cheers
Kunchok

Absolutely incredible trip. Our guide, sherpa...
Nepal | Feb 18 - Feb 24, 2023

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Brian W.
Belgium | Reviewed on Feb 25, 2023

Absolutely incredible trip. Our guide, sherpa and porter were all awesome. We saw some spectacular sights and it was the trip of a lifetime.

Local specialist: Kunchok Nima
Kunchok
Kunchok Nima
Local specialist in Kathmandu , USA | Replied on Feb 25, 2023

Thank you for your wonderful review. It was pleasure hosting you , Elliot and Toby to Nepal. Absolute LEGENDS ! Personally for me , i enjoyed as much, travelling with you guys. Indeed a trip of lifetime!
Rest assured that your kind words have been relayed to our entire team especially Sonam.
We very much look forward to welcoming you guys to Nepal in near future . Till then take care and see you soon

Cheers
Kunchok

Nepal adventure
Nepal | Oct 6 - Oct 13, 2022

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Sanjog P.
Walnut Creek, CA | Reviewed on Oct 16, 2022

I want to say thanks to Kunchok and his team for a wonderful experience. My brother and I visited Kathmandu, Pokhara, and Nagarkot for a week long trip in October 2022. The trip was an adventure and we had the opportunity to trek, explore the towns, and go river rafting. Kunchok was an excellent host and made sure everything went smoothly. We had enough downtime to enjoy the experience and I highly recommend KimKim and Kunchok in particular.

Local specialist: Kunchok Nima
Kunchok
Kunchok Nima
Local specialist in Kathmandu , USA | Replied on Oct 17, 2022

Thank you Sandeep and Sanjog for the wonderful review. I did not know how one week pass so quickly. We had some aawesomme experiences . You guys are awesome !
Super glad to know that you guys had wonderful time. Thank you so much for you guys wonderful advice about life and all. Our dinner on last night was wonderful. Thank you . I am sure that this won't be the last time I'll be hosting you guys to Nepal.
Until then take care and see you guys soon . Everest waits for you guys , literally :)

Regards
Kunchok

Pikey Peak trek 5 Days
Nepal | Sep 27 - Oct 3, 2022

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Anthony F.
Easton, PA | Reviewed on Oct 07, 2022
My cousin and I did the Pikey Peak trek in 5 days, this was the perfect trek to do if you have only a few days of vacation to take in Nepal. You will see just about everything in a short amount of time including Everest if you are lucky and get a clear day up on Pikey Peak. Kunchock was fantastic in setting up our itinerary and really made sure we were safe the whole time. We even had some flight issues getting to Nepal but Kunchock made sure everything was adjusted to fit our schedule. Dolma... Read more

My cousin and I did the Pikey Peak trek in 5 days, this was the perfect trek to do if you have only a few days of vacation to take in Nepal. You will see just about everything in a short amount of time including Everest if you are lucky and get a clear day up on Pikey Peak. Kunchock was fantastic in setting up our itinerary and really made sure we were safe the whole time. We even had some flight issues getting to Nepal but Kunchock made sure everything was adjusted to fit our schedule. Dolma was our tour guide for the trek and I could not have asked for a better one, she let us customize and do just about anything we wanted to during the trek and was extremely friendly and knowledgeable on the Pikey Peak area. Definitely going back the only thing I would say about my trip was I wish I personally had more time!

Hotel Reviews
Pema Boutique Hotel
Kathmandu

The hotel was great, the area it is in really makes you realize you are in Nepal the culture is very different and the restaurant downstairs has great authentic food.

Authenticity & Character
Location
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Hotel Ambassador
Kathmandu

Very nice hotel I felt like I was in a hotel back home in the United States, the food was great at the restaurant upstairs and the staff was very friendly and helpful. Location is great as well since it is not to far from the market in case you wanted to buy any souvenirs.

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Activity Reviews
Drive from Kathmandu to Dhap, Trek to Japre (2920 m)
Drive from Kathmandu to Dhap, Trek to Japre (2920 m)
Nepal

I must say although of course the trek and the peak was the highlight of the trip, my favorite part was just driving to the trek start location. It was about a 6 hour drive and I got to see so many different villages and farms that you pass through along the way. This was something I enjoyed since I could see many different parts of the country and lifestyles other then the city and the mountains.

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Food
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Trek from Jhapre to Pikey Base Camp
Trek from Jhapre to Pikey Base Camp
Nepal

The first part of the trek was not to difficult and a perfect length for just getting done with a 6 hour car drive. You will see prayer flags, stupas and some animals on the way up to base camp

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Trek from Pikey Peak Base Camp to Chaulakharka (1460 m) via Pikey Peak
Trek from Pikey Peak Base Camp to Chaulakharka (1460 m) via Pikey Peak
Nepal
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Trek from Chaulakharka to Shivalaya (1770 m)
Trek from Chaulakharka to Shivalaya (1770 m)
Nepal
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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Drive from Shivalaya to Kathmandu
Drive from Shivalaya to Kathmandu
Nepal
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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Depart Kathmandu Nepal
Depart Kathmandu Nepal
Nepal
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Local specialist: Kunchok Nima
Kunchok
Kunchok Nima
Local specialist in Kathmandu , USA | Replied on Oct 13, 2022

Hey guys
Thank you for your wonderful Review. Honestly it was pleasure hosting you guys. You guys been so say to set trip with . Glad that the weather turn out so well during your entire trip.
I assured that your kind words have been relayed to our energetic guide Dolma , drivers and all the hotels and people involved.
I'm confident that this is not the last time we are doing trek together. I cannot wait to do some great hiking around the Colorado someday and taste some meal cooked by Chris !

Until then take care and catch you soon

Cheers
Kunchok

Trip to Nepal
Nepal | May 27 - Jun 8, 2019

Kalissa
Kalissa H.
Inez, TX | Reviewed on Aug 28, 2019
Our trip to Nepal was everything we imagined it would be plus more, and it was all thanks to Kunchok Nima and all of our guides. We explored Kathmandu with a wonderful guide that took us to Hindu and Buddhist temples and taught us all about the culture. We then went to Pokhara where we white water rafted (Raju was an amazing guide) and started our two day trek. Our trekking guide Chhiring is one of our favorite people we met on this journey. His knowledge about trekking and his country in... Read more

Our trip to Nepal was everything we imagined it would be plus more, and it was all thanks to Kunchok Nima and all of our guides. We explored Kathmandu with a wonderful guide that took us to Hindu and Buddhist temples and taught us all about the culture. We then went to Pokhara where we white water rafted (Raju was an amazing guide) and started our two day trek. Our trekking guide Chhiring is one of our favorite people we met on this journey. His knowledge about trekking and his country in general was amazing. The trek was a wonderful experience and even though I wanted to give up multiple times I would do it again. Chhiring not only was our trekking guide but he did a tour around the city of Pokhara with us and even offered to take us to see a few places (the Kopan Monastery was beautiful) in Kathmandu when we got back. I can say Chirring is someone we love to visit with again. Our last stop on our trip was to Chitwan National Park. The resort was beautiful and the food was delicious. In Chitwan we got to explore the animals of the jungle on foot, on the back of an elephant and on a canoe ride. Our favorite part of the jungle experience was when we were able to bathe and play with them in the river. The last the we did was a flight to the Himalayan mountains which was breathtaking and highly recommended. The whole process of planning the trip and communicating with our local specialist was so easy. Kunchok was there to help me every step of the way and ease any worry or concern I may of had. We truly appreciate Nima, our guides, and all the people of Nepal that were so welcoming. We will definitely be using Kim Kim and Responsible Treks again on our next trip to Nepal.

Local specialist: Kunchok Nima
Kunchok
Kunchok Nima
Local specialist in Kathmandu , USA | Replied on Aug 29, 2019

Dear Kalissa

Thank you very much for your positive feedback. It is indeed our pleasure to host you guys to Nepal. Happy to know that you had a wonderful time and that our service reach your expectations :D

Rest assured that your kind words have been relayed to all our staff and we are very much looking forward to greeting you again and host you to Nepal in near future.

Best wishes
Kunchok

Trip to Nepal
Nepal | Aug 6 - Aug 12, 2019

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Bell H.
| Reviewed on Aug 22, 2019

Kunchok was great, he helped us get everything we need and ensure we were safe :)
Would recommend anyone that want a safe and fun trip to find him

Local specialist: Kunchok Nima
Kunchok
Kunchok Nima
Local specialist in Kathmandu , USA | Replied on Aug 22, 2019

Thank you Bell for your wonderful Review. Indeed it was fun hosting you and your friends.
Do let us know when you plan your next visit to Nepal . I will be happy to help you plan another unforgettable trip.

Thanks once again

Cheers
Kunchok

Nepal 7-10 days Kathmandu Valley-Pokhara (add India 2-3 days)
Nepal | Mar 10 - Mar 22, 2019

Shaun
Shaun S.
Matthews, NC | Reviewed on Apr 04, 2019
My Father-In-Law and I had a fantastic trip to Nepal! I want to thank Kim Kim for providing an excellent platform for planning and communication. The are no words for how wonderful Kunchok and the Responsible Treks Team were. Everyone was very patient, flexible, and attentive to our varying interests and needs. Our trip was a whirlwind Buddhist pilgrimage/sight-seeing adventure/cultural experience/trek--in the Kathmandu Valley area, Bandipur, Pokhara, and Annapurna. The guides Raman and... Read more

My Father-In-Law and I had a fantastic trip to Nepal! I want to thank Kim Kim for providing an excellent platform for planning and communication. The are no words for how wonderful Kunchok and the Responsible Treks Team were. Everyone was very patient, flexible, and attentive to our varying interests and needs. Our trip was a whirlwind Buddhist pilgrimage/sight-seeing adventure/cultural experience/trek--in the Kathmandu Valley area, Bandipur, Pokhara, and Annapurna. The guides Raman and Pratiksha provided unparalleled expertise and good company. Our trekking guide Chhiring became like a new brother to me. He really went out of his way to share and shape my experience. I hope to return as soon as I can! Thank you for sharing your beautiful country with me.

Local specialist: Kunchok Nima
Kunchok
Kunchok Nima
Local specialist in Kathmandu , USA | Replied on Apr 07, 2019

Hi David
Thank you so much for the wonderful words! I am happy to know you enjoyed our service. Chhiring told me about how close he became with you guys.
Your comments towards our team members are certainly going to make them excited and will motivate them to do more on their areas of clients service experiences.
We thank you once again for choosing Responsible Treks and Kimkim on your recent trip to Nepal and we are looking forward to welcoming you back in near future.

Best Regards
Kunchok