Gelu Sherpa
Guide
Gelu is humble but self-assured and great at logistics.
I trekked with Gelu for our Jamie special 2022 Upper Mustang Magic trek that also involved a sleepout and the Annapurna Circuit (the standard itineraries don't do these things) and he was so good that I hope he can guide all our Upper Mustang treks, as well as others. He has a loyal following of previous trekkers.
Gelu, Tai, Johnny, Esther, Bruce, Jim and Jamie - photo by Bali
Gelu guided these treks (and more):
The trek was great and met all my expectations. Gelu did an excellent job leading the group and managing logistics. It was a luxury having a single room and en-suite bathroom.
It felt good to get out trekking again after COVID hiatus. A nice way to begin my retirement.
I think that Upper Mustang will increasingly become a jeep trek as more roads are put in place.
- Fred M, 2023 Upper Mustang Magic
... what an amazing and well thought out trek. ...
- Sandi B, 2023 Upper Mustang Magic
The trek was great. Different scenery from what I had experienced with Jim in Dolpo and Kanchenjunga on our long camping trips into more remote areas. Lots of roads as you know in Mustang so some jeep here and there worked well. Weather was perfect. (Once in Lukla I got stuck for days so I know what can happen with weather).
... Gelu, Mingma and Amar are excellent. Gelu is a great communicator. Boys really fun also. That's about all. Thanks for organising.
- Margaret L, 2023 Upper Mustang Magic
Trek and expedition memories
Here is a taster of some of the trips Bire has helped with, both as guide and as cook.
Recent previous treks | 2022 | 2019-21| 2018
2017 | 2016 |2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012
2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006
2005 | 2004 | 2002-03 | 2000-01 | pre-2000
2011-2015 expeditions | 2000-2010 expeditions | 2004-2010 expedition dispatches
2022 Upper Mustang Magic
Gelu, Tai, Johnny, Esther, Bruce, Jim and Jamie - photo by Bali
Recent previous treks | 2022 | 2019-21| 2018
2017 | 2016 |2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012
2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006
2005 | 2004 | 2002-03 | 2000-01 | pre-2000
2011-2015 expeditions | 2000-2010 expeditions | 2004-2010 expedition dispatches