About us
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A Nepali owned company, GRG’s stands for 'Gurung River Guides'. This name was chosen as the majority of our staff are from this Nepali caste. Gurung’s are known for their relaxed, friendly attitudes, combine this with their hard working values and you get the makings of a perfect river guide. GRG’s was established in 2008, although our guides have been working for many years for multiple companies and in many countries around the world. We decided to pool together our international experience to create this company. The ultimate aim of establishing GRG's was to break out of the mold of run of the mill “herd them in herd them out" tour companies and bring a new element to travel in Nepal. We want to provide you with a fun, safe, eco-friendly trip. We assure you that when you travel with GRG’S that you will be back for some more of our “Fine and Nice” style of travel. 'It's not just about getting there, it's the journey that takes you there'.
At GRG's this is our life. We live on the rivers, trek through the Mountains and travel through Nepal. Registered with NARA (Nepal Assocaition of Rafting Agents ) and HRGAN (Himalayan River Guide Assocaition Nepal), we know our stuff! We are not just some tour operator that will transfer you on to another company, we do everything ourselves (even the washing up!). We are a small, locally run company which means we can give you more time and a more personal, hands on experience. We have lived in Nepal all our lives so we know the best parts to show you and have the kind of knowledge that cannot be found in a guidebook. We have a 100% safety record ('Safety First' is our favourite motto here) and are dedicatd to protecting and conserving the beauty of Nepal. When we are not running trips we are always out exploring, trying to discover new 'off the beaten track' places to take you.
The Team
MAILA
The well known Maila Gurung is the mastermind behind GRG's. After working as a safety kayaker and raft guide for over 12 years Maila has all the skills you could want in a river Guide. Currently the National Kayak Champion in Nepal after winnning the Himalayan Whitewater Championships for a third year...who better to teach you to kayak!
Maila has worked in Nepal, India, England and Switzerland as an outdoor guide. Growing up along side the Trisuli river has taught Maila everything he needs to know about running rivers and giving him valuable local knowledge of all the rivers in nepal. He has his raft guide qualifications, WRT (Whitewater Rescue Technician), SRT (Swift Water Rescue) and CPR/First Aid. He is also sponsored by Robson paddles.
CHIRSSY
Chrissy is the only western member of the team. She is the boss in our office taking care of booking, marketing and accounts. Currently teaching our junior members of staff English, you'll find her either in the office or screaming her way down a rapid!
Chrissy is the only western member of the team. She is the boss in our office taking care of booking, marketing and accounts. Currently teaching our junior members of staff English, you'll find her either in the office or screaming her way down a rapid!
LOK
Another of the Gurung brothers, Lok works in the office with Chrissy. If you need anything organised or booked in Nepal, he's your man. Lok is also a qualified safety kayaker but prefers to keep his feet dry and is currently studying graphics and web design.
Another of the Gurung brothers, Lok works in the office with Chrissy. If you need anything organised or booked in Nepal, he's your man. Lok is also a qualified safety kayaker but prefers to keep his feet dry and is currently studying graphics and web design.
KALI
Kali, Maila's eldest brother has been a river guide for over 18 years and has worked in Nepal, Japan, Tibet, Bhutan and India. Kali was involved in filming the BBC 'Land of the Lost Tigers' documentary. He has his WRT, SRT and CPR/First Aid certifications.
Kali, Maila's eldest brother has been a river guide for over 18 years and has worked in Nepal, Japan, Tibet, Bhutan and India. Kali was involved in filming the BBC 'Land of the Lost Tigers' documentary. He has his WRT, SRT and CPR/First Aid certifications.
DOL
Dol, known as Maila's Grandpa, is always a favourite on the rivers with his charming smile! He has been a river guide for over 10 years in Nepal, India and Japan. Fully qualified and great fun, we love having Dol on the river with us.
Dol, known as Maila's Grandpa, is always a favourite on the rivers with his charming smile! He has been a river guide for over 10 years in Nepal, India and Japan. Fully qualified and great fun, we love having Dol on the river with us.
NICE INDRA RANA
In his 15 years as a raft guide, Indra has worked in both Nepal and America. Also a sponsored Robson paddler he has spent 4 years in California and 2 years in Colorado as an advanced river guide. He grew up in the small Trisuli River town of Rynus and started working in this mid-teens. He holds certifications in WRT, SRT and CPR/First Aid.
In his 15 years as a raft guide, Indra has worked in both Nepal and America. Also a sponsored Robson paddler he has spent 4 years in California and 2 years in Colorado as an advanced river guide. He grew up in the small Trisuli River town of Rynus and started working in this mid-teens. He holds certifications in WRT, SRT and CPR/First Aid.
MANADHOJ
Man Dhoj has been with the GRG's team for the last year. He is the Trisuli King! Having grown up on the river and is always ready for us to bring a group...people are always fighting over who gets to go in ManDhojs' raft! He is also WRT and First Aid Qualified.
Man Dhoj has been with the GRG's team for the last year. He is the Trisuli King! Having grown up on the river and is always ready for us to bring a group...people are always fighting over who gets to go in ManDhojs' raft! He is also WRT and First Aid Qualified.
LAMA
Lama, our all rounder! He works as a safety kayaker, raft guide and mountain bike guide and always has a huge smile on his face. Lama is also fully qualified in WRT, SRT and CPR/First Aid and is currently learning bike mechancis just in case!
Lama, our all rounder! He works as a safety kayaker, raft guide and mountain bike guide and always has a huge smile on his face. Lama is also fully qualified in WRT, SRT and CPR/First Aid and is currently learning bike mechancis just in case!
SANTOSH
Santosh has been working as a senior guide in Nepal for over 10 years. During the monsoon he goes with Kali to Japan. With the patience of a saint, he is the best guy to take you on a kayak clinic and work on your rolling!
Santosh has been working as a senior guide in Nepal for over 10 years. During the monsoon he goes with Kali to Japan. With the patience of a saint, he is the best guy to take you on a kayak clinic and work on your rolling!
DEEPAK
Deepak, one of our most senior guides, has been working for over 15 years as a river guide in a number of countries. He is currently working in the new whitewater centre in Dubai.
GOMA
Goma is relatively new to the GRG's gang. Recently the winner of the Himalayan Whitewater Championships, Goma is working for GRG's as a freelance safety kayaker and trekking guide and people cannot sing her phrases enough!
Goma is relatively new to the GRG's gang. Recently the winner of the Himalayan Whitewater Championships, Goma is working for GRG's as a freelance safety kayaker and trekking guide and people cannot sing her phrases enough!
BIMAL
Bimal is our youngest and newest member of staff. He is working as camp help and training to be a safety kayaker. He is picking it up quick, and this summer we are enrolling him in English classes, first aid and kayaking course.
Bimal is our youngest and newest member of staff. He is working as camp help and training to be a safety kayaker. He is picking it up quick, and this summer we are enrolling him in English classes, first aid and kayaking course.
UTTAR
Training to be a safety kayaker, Uttar works in our boat house and helps in the camp and kitchen on our river trips. Keep an eye on these boys, their soon to become some of the best raft guides in Nepal.
Training to be a safety kayaker, Uttar works in our boat house and helps in the camp and kitchen on our river trips. Keep an eye on these boys, their soon to become some of the best raft guides in Nepal.
NARAN
Our kayak clinic hero. Naran has been working for a mutlitude of companies for over 10 years. We have yet to find a person he can't teach to roll. Come join our clinic and find out just how good he is.
Our kayak clinic hero. Naran has been working for a mutlitude of companies for over 10 years. We have yet to find a person he can't teach to roll. Come join our clinic and find out just how good he is.
SAILA
Saila/Shanbu is one of the best kayakers of his age and has the BIGGEST smile! Saila is most at home on the Bhote kosi, in a few years he'll be giving Maila a run for his money at the Rodeo.
Saila/Shanbu is one of the best kayakers of his age and has the BIGGEST smile! Saila is most at home on the Bhote kosi, in a few years he'll be giving Maila a run for his money at the Rodeo.
HARI DAI
Hari has been working with Maila for over 10 years, and works for GRG's as a freelance river guide. He is one of the most experienced river guides in Nepal and is in high demand so we are very lucky he choses GRG's as his company of choice!
Hari has been working with Maila for over 10 years, and works for GRG's as a freelance river guide. He is one of the most experienced river guides in Nepal and is in high demand so we are very lucky he choses GRG's as his company of choice!
MANI
Mani is an awesome paddle and gear raft guide. He loves the longer trips, so you can usually find him somewhere along the Sun Kosi or Karnali rivers! He works in Nepal most of the year and Turkey in the off seasons.
Mani is an awesome paddle and gear raft guide. He loves the longer trips, so you can usually find him somewhere along the Sun Kosi or Karnali rivers! He works in Nepal most of the year and Turkey in the off seasons.
JEEVAN
Maila and Kali's cousin, Jeaven is definatley part of the GRG family. Having worked in India and Nepal for the last 8 years, he is quickly becoming one of the best safety kaykers around. He is in training to become a raft guide.
Maila and Kali's cousin, Jeaven is definatley part of the GRG family. Having worked in India and Nepal for the last 8 years, he is quickly becoming one of the best safety kaykers around. He is in training to become a raft guide.
MANOJ
New to the GRG team, Monaj has been helping out at our camp.Keen to learn kayaking, we are hopeful in a few years Manoj will be ready o work as a safety kayaker. In the mean time he is happy taking care of our Trisuli camp, making the best buffalo steaks in town!
New to the GRG team, Monaj has been helping out at our camp.Keen to learn kayaking, we are hopeful in a few years Manoj will be ready o work as a safety kayaker. In the mean time he is happy taking care of our Trisuli camp, making the best buffalo steaks in town!
RESHAM
Otherwise known as the 'Machine'! Resham also comes from Mugling and is training as a gear raft guide. He is the strongest guy we know and has huge amounts of energy! We are very excited about his future with GRG's.
Otherwise known as the 'Machine'! Resham also comes from Mugling and is training as a gear raft guide. He is the strongest guy we know and has huge amounts of energy! We are very excited about his future with GRG's.
From our guides and safety kayakers to our drivers and cooks, they are all local qualified professionals who have a passion for the outdoors. We want you to have the best experience that you can, therefore we use the best people for the job! Come by our office and meet some of our guides and become part of 'Team Maila' yourself!
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