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Kripa Sunuwar

Born and raised in the Himalayas. I am the native citizen of this beautiful country, Nepal. Traveling has always been my passion as there is so much to learn about the indigenous history and culture of the destinations.

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"I specialize in creating unique experiences and tailor-made itineraries for guests to Nepal, providing them with in-depth knowledge of the country."

How did you get involved in travel?

""Travel is a never-ending journey " my passion for this field started at an early age when my mother and I traveled to Darjeeling, India. I was too young to understand the meaning of travel but that was the early stage for me to know how traveling feels like."

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"There are a lot of memories but one of the most mesmerizing memories that I have is the views of the Himalayas. Back in 2010, I did a short Annapurna circuit trek and I was astonished by the breathtaking view of Annapurna range. The mountains glowed like it was gold plated when the sun hit its rays every morning."

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Recent trip reviews for Kripa

Guide and porter
Nepal | Nov 5 - Nov 11, 2023

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Carole G.
Switzerland | Reviewed on Nov 18, 2023

Our guide Tendu was exceptional, also the two porters were very nice and helpful

Local specialist: Kripa Sunuwar

Unforgettable Nepal trip to cherish.
Nepal | Nov 5 - Nov 11, 2023

Annette
Annette M.
the United Arab Emirates | Reviewed on Nov 12, 2023

It was an unforgettable Nepal trip. The communication, planning, support, service and expertise were second to none. Kripa, Susmita, Tendu and his brother and brother-in-law, our city guide in Kathmandu, all the drivers were all such good people. The trip itself was well thought through for our needs and expectations. The accommodation in the teahouses and hotels were well planned. And we even got a momento! How thoughtful is that. Thank you for all the effort and friendliness. Wishing you everything of the best.

Local specialist: Kripa Sunuwar

As a seasoned traveller, I look for the most ...
Nepal | Oct 12 - Oct 22, 2023

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Stephen H.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Nov 10, 2023
As a seasoned traveller, I look for the most authentic experiences I can have when visiting another country. KimKim and Kripa provided just that:
Great Nepali guide and driver (Pratiksha and Suar) who took great care of me and helped me to understand Nepal on so many new levels, and who showed me many off the beaten path places to see and visit;
Staying in authentic Nepali hotels, and shopping in Nepali-owned shops;
Great meals filled with discoveries;
Great walking tours of all the...
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As a seasoned traveller, I look for the most authentic experiences I can have when visiting another country.

KimKim and Kripa provided just that:
Great Nepali guide and driver (Pratiksha and Suar) who took great care of me and helped me to understand Nepal on so many new levels, and who showed me many off the beaten path places to see and visit;
Staying in authentic Nepali hotels, and shopping in Nepali-owned shops;
Great meals filled with discoveries;
Great walking tours of all the local towns, villages, and temples.

It was an amazing trip, and we are already planning our next visit.

Hotel Review
The Dwarika’s Hotel
Kathmandu

Staying at Dwarika is like staying in a museum of Nepali culture. There's little reason to leave.

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Local specialist: Kripa Sunuwar

An unforgetable trip - with the best service and guide.
Nepal | Sep 29 - Oct 16, 2023

Pernille Linde
Pernille Linde J.
Greenland | Reviewed on Oct 25, 2023
We had an amazing trip!
Already from the planning point of view Kripa (our agent with KimKim) made sure we had all the right information and answered all our questions within 24 hours. She made a well shaped trip that fitted our wishes.
Our guide Sonam was the best; she took well Care of us, had everything under control, and made sure we had the best rooms and views on our entire journey. It did not feel like walking with a guide, But more with a friend. Our porter Andjuk was a Young... Read more

We had an amazing trip!
Already from the planning point of view Kripa (our agent with KimKim) made sure we had all the right information and answered all our questions within 24 hours. She made a well shaped trip that fitted our wishes.

Our guide Sonam was the best; she took well Care of us, had everything under control, and made sure we had the best rooms and views on our entire journey. It did not feel like walking with a guide, But more with a friend.

Our porter Andjuk was a Young and very nice boy, who followed us most days. Always in a great mood and helping us out. We played a lot of UNO at night - and had a great time.

Hotel Review
Temple Tree Resort & Spa
Pokhara

Really nice staf! And helpfull with Everything

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Kripa
Kripa Sunuwar
Local specialist in Kathmandu, Nepal | Replied on Oct 27, 2023

Dear Pernille, Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful feedback! It's truly heartwarming to hear you had an amazing experience with us. It always feels great to hear a positive feedback of our guides and looks like Sonam did her job well going above and beyond taking care of both of you and ensuring every aspect of your journey was smooth and memorable.

We're thrilled to have been a part of creating these memories for you and look forward creating yet another memorable adventure for you :)

Nepal awaits your return!
Regards,
Kripa

If I could give more than 5 stars I would!
Nepal | Apr 4 - Apr 12, 2023

Cavin
Cavin G.
Australia | Reviewed on Apr 13, 2023

From start to finish the planning and execution by the team was amazing. I did the 4 day trek up to Muldai and back down through Ghorepani, my guide Wanchhu was great throughout, making sure everything ran smoothly. Kripa was in constant communication and always made sure everything was answered when I had questions. Big thank you to Sushmita as well who went out of her way to get my phone back when I left it in a cab on the first day. This team really goes the extra mile and I will be definitely be using kimkim in the future and recommending it to other people.

Local specialist: Kripa Sunuwar
Kripa
Kripa Sunuwar
Local specialist in Kathmandu, Nepal | Replied on Apr 17, 2023

Hi Cavin, thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us! We are thrilled to hear that our team's hard work paid off and that you had an enjoyable and seamless trip with us. It brings us joy to read your review and learn that you loved Wangchu's company throughout the entire trip.
We eagerly anticipate your return in the future!

Warm regards,
Kripa

I would do this exact trip again to create even more memories of a lifetime...
Nepal | Mar 24 - Apr 1, 2023

Dianne
Dianne H.
Singapore | Reviewed on Apr 09, 2023
Me and my best friend, my soul sista, decided to make our first-ever trip together super special, so we decided to go to Nepal. We had never been and didn't know what to expect. We were welcomed with incredible professionalism, hospitality and speedy service in response to our millions of questions. Kripa from Himalayan Trails Treks & Expedition is fantastic! And the company has done an incredible job hiring the best - from the moment we were welcomed at the airport until our departure,... Read more

Me and my best friend, my soul sista, decided to make our first-ever trip together super special, so we decided to go to Nepal. We had never been and didn't know what to expect. We were welcomed with incredible professionalism, hospitality and speedy service in response to our millions of questions.

Kripa from Himalayan Trails Treks & Expedition is fantastic! And the company has done an incredible job hiring the best - from the moment we were welcomed at the airport until our departure, we were looked after by their truly wonderful team. You can tell this company looks after their staff! A special thank you to our "mountain family" Naresh and Milan who spend 5 soul-filling days with us, hiking in the breathtaking and majestic mountains of Nepal. Thank you for my very special birthday cake at one of the local lodges. What a special touch!

I would do this exact trip again, and I definitely recommend Kripa from Himalayan Trails Treks & Expedition to help you plan your next trip of a lifetime.

Local specialist: Kripa Sunuwar
Kripa
Kripa Sunuwar
Local specialist in Kathmandu, Nepal | Replied on Apr 09, 2023

Dear Dianne,

I am delighted to receive your response and grateful for your wonderful feedback. Your kind words mean a lot to me, and it brings me joy to know that our service made you happy. I will ensure that Naresh and Milan receive your compliments.

Thank you for choosing us, and we hope to have the pleasure of serving you again soon.

Best regards,
Kripa

Coming back soon!
Nepal | Mar 10 - Mar 22, 2023

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S G.
Singapore | Reviewed on Mar 24, 2023
The week-long journey into Lantang was one of our most memorable experiences. We are so glad to have worked with Kripa baini even before our journey began. She is an amazing planner, super responsive, and highly professional at what she does. Naresh dai, our guide, instilled in us, a sense of belonging in the mountains and a taste for mountaineering. And Dhiraj bhai, our porter, kept us entertained throughout the trek so much that 5-6 hours of walking went by like nothing. This is an... Read more

The week-long journey into Lantang was one of our most memorable experiences. We are so glad to have worked with Kripa baini even before our journey began. She is an amazing planner, super responsive, and highly professional at what she does. Naresh dai, our guide, instilled in us, a sense of belonging in the mountains and a taste for mountaineering. And Dhiraj bhai, our porter, kept us entertained throughout the trek so much that 5-6 hours of walking went by like nothing. This is an incredible team to partner with. See you all again soon!

Hotel Review
The Dwarika’s Hotel
Kathmandu
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Local specialist: Kripa Sunuwar
Kripa
Kripa Sunuwar
Local specialist in Kathmandu, Nepal | Replied on Mar 26, 2023

Dear Shikta didi, thank you so much for leaving a 5 star review. It was really nice to meet you in person and hosting your trip. I'm very glad to hear that you really love our team work and had a nice time back to your old homeland :)

Nepal's door is always open for you and I really look forward planning a wonderful trip for you again.
Until then take care!
Namaste,
Kripa

An unforgettable holiday :)
Nepal | Nov 11 - Nov 25, 2022

Daiana
Daiana V.
Switzerland | Reviewed on Dec 02, 2022
Our holiday was memorable! Everything was perfect and we highly recommend travelling with kimkim.
Kripa was very patient in answering our many questions and was fantastic in organising the two weeks.
We did the 9-day trek to Ama Dablam base camp and visited Kathmandu and Bhaktapur.
The trek was fabulous. Our guide Suman was very helpful, punctual, friendly and always cheerful.
In addition, all the transport organised by kimkim was on time and the people we met were very friendly and...
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Our holiday was memorable! Everything was perfect and we highly recommend travelling with kimkim.
Kripa was very patient in answering our many questions and was fantastic in organising the two weeks.
We did the 9-day trek to Ama Dablam base camp and visited Kathmandu and Bhaktapur.
The trek was fabulous. Our guide Suman was very helpful, punctual, friendly and always cheerful.
In addition, all the transport organised by kimkim was on time and the people we met were very friendly and helpful.

Thank you kimkim for this fabulous holiday and for letting us discover a part of Nepal!

Hotel Reviews
Mountain Lodges of Nepal, Namche
Namche
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Everest Summit Lodge, Monjo
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Everest Summit Lodge, Pangboche
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Staff was amazing!
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It was too cold inside the room, but clean!
The Beyul Hermitage

We recommend it!

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Amazing staff!
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It was really cold... but probably we are not used to this temperature..
Everest Summit Lodge, Lukla
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Local specialist: Kripa Sunuwar
Kripa
Kripa Sunuwar
Local specialist in Kathmandu, Nepal | Replied on Dec 12, 2022

Hi Daiana,

Thank you for your wonderful review. It was pleasure meeting both of you and hosting your trip.

Nepal awaits your next visit! Till then take care and see you again in the near future :)
Best,
Kripa

Amazing trip on the Tamang Heritage Trail!
Nepal | Oct 8 - Oct 13, 2022

charlie
charlie h.
Reno, NV | Reviewed on Oct 24, 2022
We had an AMAZING trip with Sherpa Wangchhu and our porter, Nima, on the Tamang Heritage Trail. It was a true pleasure to stay with locals in towns like Tatopani and Gatlang, where they made us incredible meals, straight from their farms. We learned so much about the Tamang people and were inspired to see how much they've rebuilt since the earthquake. We had amazing views of the mountains and valley every day, and there was no shortage of cows, goats, and donkeys along the way. The trekking... Read more

We had an AMAZING trip with Sherpa Wangchhu and our porter, Nima, on the Tamang Heritage Trail. It was a true pleasure to stay with locals in towns like Tatopani and Gatlang, where they made us incredible meals, straight from their farms. We learned so much about the Tamang people and were inspired to see how much they've rebuilt since the earthquake. We had amazing views of the mountains and valley every day, and there was no shortage of cows, goats, and donkeys along the way. The trekking itself wasn't too challenging and with plenty of time, we could always take it slow if needed. Our favorite part was sipping milk tea at the end of a day of adventuring around the mountains. We highly recommend this trek and the amazing Kim Kim staff.!

Local specialist: Kripa Sunuwar

Manaslu circuit trek
Nepal | Mar 12 - Apr 1, 2022

Rick
Rick B.
Houston, TX | Reviewed on Apr 27, 2022
Our trek of the Manaslu circuit in Nepal arranged by Kripa was outstanding. During this post-Covid planning phase, Kripa answered our hundreds of questions immediately and kept us up to date on travel in Nepal. Everything was handled smoothly, from our airport pickup to assisting us on our shopping adventure in Kathmandu for trekking supplies. Our guide, Gelu, was the best. He took care of us the entire trek, even assisting in the kitchen with meals. The two porters he selected were amazing,... Read more

Our trek of the Manaslu circuit in Nepal arranged by Kripa was outstanding. During this post-Covid planning phase, Kripa answered our hundreds of questions immediately and kept us up to date on travel in Nepal. Everything was handled smoothly, from our airport pickup to assisting us on our shopping adventure in Kathmandu for trekking supplies. Our guide, Gelu, was the best. He took care of us the entire trek, even assisting in the kitchen with meals. The two porters he selected were amazing, carrying our gear effortlessly over passes that took our breath away, powered only by dal baht 24/7. Thanks to Kripa and her team for giving us a wonderful once-in-a lifetime trip.

Hotel Review
Hotel Mulberry
Kathmandu
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Local specialist: Kripa Sunuwar
Kripa
Kripa Sunuwar
Local specialist in Kathmandu, Nepal | Replied on Oct 20, 2022

Dear Rick,
Thank for your kind words! It was a pleasure meeting you all after so long of planning! I'm glad that Gelu & his team did an excellent job looking after you all and completing this trek!
I would love to see you all back in the near future!
Till then take care and be safe!
Namaste!
Kripa