Licensed Sherpa Guides & Porter Welfare
Our lead mountain guides were born and raised in Khumbu Sherpa villages. We adhere strictly to IPPG & KEEP porter welfare guidelines, ensuring fair wages, warm clothing, medical insurance, and strict weight limits.
Khumbu Native Sherpa Guides
Your safety and cultural depth depend on the person leading your trail. All our primary Everest guides hold official Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) licenses and high-altitude medical certifications.
Government Licensed
Certified by the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) and Trekking Agencies' Association of Nepal (TAAN) with English fluency.
Khumbu Born & Raised
Born at high altitude in Namche, Khumjung, or Thame. Unrivalled local terrain wisdom, weather forecasting, and Sherpa cultural insights.
Wilderness Medical Training
Certified in Wilderness First Aid, AMS management, and daily pulse oximeter blood oxygen saturation monitoring.
Porter Welfare Standards (IPPG & KEEP)
Our Commitment to Himalayan Porters
Porters are the backbone of Himalayan trekking. At Everest Itinerary, we treat our porter crew with utmost dignity and respect:
- ✓ Strict 15kg Weight Limit: 1 porter carries luggage for 2 trekkers, max 15kg per trekker (30kg total load limit per porter).
- ✓ Fair Salary & Insurance: We pay above the KEEP minimum wage index and provide mandatory medical and emergency evacuation insurance.
- ✓ Warm Clothes & Gear: Proper high-altitude boots, jackets, gloves, sunglasses, and sleeping gear provided for every expedition.
- ✓ Medical Care: Porters receive the exact same medical attention, oximeter checks, and shelter as trekkers and guides.
Customary Tipping Recommendations
Tipping is customary in Nepalese mountain culture as a gesture of appreciation for high-altitude support staff. Tips are presented in USD or NPR cash on the final evening in Lukla.
For Lead Sherpa Guide
$120 - $180 totalPer group / trekker pair for 14 days of dedicated leadership, route guidance, and medical monitoring.
For Local Porter
$90 - $130 totalPer trekker for 12 days of transporting your heavy duffel bag up and down mountain trails.
Trek With Nepal's Most Trusted Sherpa Team
Our licensed Sherpa team leads all expeditions including the 14-Day EBC Trek, 7-Day Short Trek, Three Passes Trek, and Lobuche Peak Climbing. Learn about Porter Welfare & Ethics.