Trekking and Tour Guide Training in Nepal

The Trekking Agencies Association of Nepal (TAAN) and Nepal Academy of Tourism & Hotel Management (NATHM) offer certified training programs to help you launch your career as a professional trekking and tour guide. Learn essential skills, get government-recognized certification, and start leading adventures in the Himalayas. Click Here

The trekking and tour guide training in Nepal held in two different time in a year on the off-season (either in June-July and December-January). Here in this blog, we are providing you the right information about guide training in Nepal. Learn More 

Guide in Nepal

Contact Info
Thamel Dabali Marg, Kathmandu 44600 ,Nepal
GPO Box No.: 24175

[email protected]
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+977 014501555

Guide is a person who gives information about places and cultures of Nepalese people. Tour guide will give you information about ancient, culture, tradition and history of museums and sculpture you see in historical building. Tour guide is a person who will take care of that you will feel and comfort in tour.

Trekking guide is a person who gives information about mountains and take you to the trekking region. During the trek, your guide will inform you about high altitude sickness and offer first aid if you get injured along the way.  Trekking guide will make your trek easy and comfortable.

Guide Training Fees, Qualification and Duration

Course	Total Duration	Required Qualification	Course Fees
1.	Tourist Guide	10 Weeks	Graduate in any Discipline	25,000/-
2	Trekking Guide	5 weeks	10+2 or equivalent with 2 years experience from registered trekking agency of Nepal or S.L.C with 3 years experience from registered trekking agency of Nepal or Trekking Porter Guide Training from NATHM with 4 years experience from registered trekking agency o Nepal	7,000/-
3.	Trekking Porter Guide	15 days	Understand and  have basic communication skills in any one international language  with 2 years of working experience in trekking field as a porter or  S.L.C. appear	3,000/

How to Become a Guide in Nepal

• • Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in Tourism.
    

  • Training: 3-month program at NATHM.
    

    • Learn to guide tourists professionally.
      
      
    • Master Nepal’s history, culture, and ancient stories.
      
      
    • Develop communication skills, eye contact, and hospitality.
      

  • Certification: Pass the exam to get a government license.
    

  • Career Options: Join a tourism company or work freelance.
    

• Pro Tips:
  

• • Be friendly, knowledgeable, and make tourists comfortable.
    
    
  • Share accurate information about heritage sites.
    

How to Become a Trekking Guide in Nepal

• • Eligibility:
    

    • Grade 10 pass + 1-month training OR
      
      
    • +2 pass + 2 years of trekking experience OR
      
      
    • Any Bachelor’s degree + 5 years in tourism.
      

  • Training: 1-month course at TAAN/NATHM.
    

    • Study mountain routes, first aid, and local cultures.
      
      
    • Practice tourist handling and safety protocols.
      

  • Languages: Fluent English required; French/German/Spanish is a plus.
    

  • Certification: Clear the exam for a trekking license.
    

  • Career Path: Work with agencies or independently.
    

• Pro Tips:
  

• • Stay fit, be helpful, and prioritize client safety.
    
    
  • Create memorable adventures for trekkers.
    

Why Choose This Career?

• Showcase Nepal’s beauty to the world.
  
  
• Build lifelong connections with travelers.
  
  
• Grow tourism through exceptional service.
  

Where to Train?

• Contact TAAN (Trekking Agencies’ Association of Nepal).
  
  

Enroll at NATHM (Nepal Academy of Tourism & Hotel Management).