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Licensed Guide
15
Yrs experience
3500
Trips led
Namaste! I am Paras, government-licensed tour guide with more than 15 years showing travelers Nepal's history, religion, architecture, and everyday life. My focus is cultural and heritage tourism in the Kathmandu Valley, including the UNESCO sites in Kathmandu valley. No two guests want the same thing, so I build each tour around the person in front of me, whether that means a deep dive into temple history or a slow, conversational day off the usual route. What Makes My Tours Different I care less about ticking off monuments and more about what happens between them: the story behind a temple, a conversation with a local, a shrine you'd walk past on your own. I want you to leave understanding Kathmandu as a place people actually live in, not just a backdrop for photos. Why People Keep Recommending Me Most of my bookings come from referrals and repeat guests. That comes down to paying attention: knowing when someone wants to linger, when they've had enough for the day, and when a question deserves more than the rehearsed answer. I've been recognized through the Global Guide Awards, but what matters more to me is a guest leaving with a real connection to Nepal, not just a checklist. How I Think About It Travel should mean something, not just fill a schedule. You'll forget how many temples you saw. You won't forget a story that got to you or a street you found by accident. That's what I aim for on every tour, whether it's your first trip to Kathmandu or your fifth. Come as a visitor. Leave with something more than photos.
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Brian
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βFriendly and professional I met Paras through my friends recommendation. He was very knowledgeable, friendly and professional. I can recommend him for all kind of tours in Nepal. Experience the unbelievable services from him.β
Read on Verified review βDavid
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βSuper Guide In Katmandu Nepal 1 person found this review helpful We can't expect better guide than Mr. Paras in the world. He is so flexible and helpful. He know the country very well. we were in his save hand. we never forget his extraordiniaray professionlais. we recommend him without any to doubt to all. Good Luck!!!β
Rodney
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βA Must Hire Guide in Kathmandu! We were very fortunate to meet Mr. Paras at the last minute in Kathmandu as a tour guide for our group. This state-approved tour guide was recommended by one of my Canadian friends when we planned for Nepal. His knowledge of the history, culture, nature, politicsβ¦ of his country is remarkable. He is able to offer insight that no other guide can. He took care of us in crazy traffic, short doored palaces, and wherever necessary. Paras would be an outstanding guide for anyone who plans on visiting heritage sites, shrines, medieval palaces, etc. in and around Kathmandu valley due to his deep understanding of Hinduism, Buddhism and communication skills. He has a masterβs degree in English so understands linguistic issues very well. His driver is very professional. I plan on hiring him again on my next visit to Nepal to see itβs countryside!β
Read on Verified review βBuddi
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βExcellent Tour Guide In Kathmandu Nepal Mr. Paras mani Amgain is our best guide ever we have used for our different groups. He has Multiple talents and indepth knowledge of Nepalese culture, religion, history and more.... Very friendly and easy going with the interest of travellers. His comanding English language makes more comfortable to all native English speakers. Those who want to use his services will definitely have special memories from Himalayan country. He can lead groups and Individuals all over Nepal smoothly. Best of Luck.β
Read on Verified review βChristian
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βExcellent service for me and my parents. Heβs looking after all our needs during our stay in kathmandu. Heβs also very knowledgeable, from the tourism information, cultural, history, and everything. The tour was enjoyable and insightfulβ
Read on Verified review βJon
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βWe were in Katmandu, Nepal in 2014 and had the pleasure of having Paras Mani Amgain as our guide for 10 days in and around Kathmandu. We met the first day to discuss our interests and came up with a plan together for our visit. Every day Paras met us at the hotel and we went off on our adventures. He is very knowledgeable of the history and told us stories about all the places we visited. Many times he would share his perspective of an event, which made it more interesting than something we might have read in a book. He was patient with all the questions I would ask and made sure I understood his answers. He is a wonderful teacher and made the places come alive for me. We traveled to Nagakort and stayed at a nice hotel he arranged. We asked him to join us for dinner and he graciously shared his background, life, and told us about his family. By the end of the week Paras became more than a guide, he became a friend. We travel often and have had many guides and we rate Paras as one or our best guides. We highly recommend him.β
Read on Verified review βJudy
Β· United States
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βMy wife and I have traveled with many tour guides all around the world. Paris is among the best - maybe the best - of them all. What all good tour guides possess, and where Paris excels, is: - A love of and dedication to his country, culture and people, without regard to ethnic background, language or race. - Deep and comprehensive knowledge of the history, natural features, recreational opportunities, politics, culture and issues that make up his or her country. Not only does Paris have the knowledge but he is skilled in synthesizing and analyzing the information to identify and communicate the implications of the facts that influenced history and, more importantly, the future in an honest and unbiased manner. - An ability to communicate with clients. Communications involves not just speaking clearly but also listening carefully to clients to make sure they understand and to uncover areas of interest. - Adaptability and willingness to tailor the time spent touring to the interests and needs of clients. - Willingness to establish a personal rapport with clients, treating them as not only clients but as friends. Again, this list describes Paris to a βT.β We hope to return to Nepal soon and travel with Paris to uncover the next layer of this fascinating county. I urge anyone traveling to Nepal to use Parisβs services. You wonβt be disappointed! Jonβ
Read on Verified review βShivangi
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βParas was a wonderful tour guide when I came to Nepal in 2014. I would recommend him highly. He has a cheerful, fun disposition, his English is perfect, and he has a deep knowledge of Nepalese history and culture. Also, he has a beautiful singing voice (so definitely ask him to sing for you) :-)β
Read on Verified review βJackie
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βParas is a wonderful tour guide. He is very knowledgeable and listens to what you are interested in so that he can provide you with a tour that is customized for your interests.β
Read on Verified review βErin
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βParas took my friends and I on a guided day tour of Kathmandu last week. He was wonderful! He was so nice, funny, polite, very knowledable, answered all of our questions and more and most importantly he went at the pace that made us comfortable and tailored the tour to our needs and wants. He even suggested specific places to shop for specific items we wanted. He really was fabulous and if I am ever in Nepal again, he would be the first person I would call. Highly recommend!β
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