Hem Raj Bastola

I met Raj on a trek to Annapurna Base Camp, even though i was with a separate group while trekking. Our group of 3 and his group of 5 became instant friends. Raj was a wonderful source of information about the region, from the mountains to the history to the agriculture and culture in general. He does wonderful poetry, and in true Nepali fashion was accommodating beyond compare. I truly feel lucky to have spent time with him in such an incredible area, and hope to do it again and again with him as a guide.