Lali (Laxmi) Malla
Annapurna Region, Nepal
Trek Rate
$25 per day
Sightseeing Rate
$25 per day
Languages
English, Hindi, and Nepali
Experience
about 13 years
Ratings
very good (4 reviews)
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Lali (whose friends call her Laxmi) is originally from Panyu, a village west of Pokhara. She is both a trekking and sightseeing guide throughout Nepal. Laxmi has led many treks around the Annapurna mountains near her home including the Annapurna Circuit, Annapurna Base Camp, Mardi Himal, and Khopra Danda. In addition to treks in the Annapurna Region she has also led treks in the Langtang, and Everest Regions of Nepal. As a single mother, Laxmi doesn’t have a lot of free time but she also manages to study her master’s degree in English in Pokhara. She likes being a trekking since it allows her to “visit different beautiful, historical places, cultural and geographical place with clients…” and to “meet different peoples from different places all over the world.”
Previous Treks with Sherpana- Around Manaslu via Manaslu Base Camp, via Kal Tal, and via Punggen Gompa (Mar 2019)
- Ghandruk, Khopra Ridge, & Poon Hill (Sep 2019)
- Annapurna Sanctuary (Oct 2023)
- Annapurna Sanctuary via Ghorepani (Poon Hill) and via Short Modi Khola Start (Mar 2024)
- Poon Hill (Mar 2025)
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Reviews
by
Ma alejandra
(México)
on
Apr 8, 2024
Annapurna Sanctuary via Ghorepani (Poon Hill) and via Short Modi Khola Start
led by
Lali (Laxmi) Malla
Language
Knowledge
Professionalism
Laxmi was a great guide and companion throughout all our trip. She was patient, kind and careful with us. She is also great company, cheerful and kind . She understands very well that she is an intermediate between local practices and western needs; all the trip she was looking that we were ok, as much as she could with the limits imposed by the context of trekking. She has good instincts for guiding and prioritizes safety for her clients. Her pace during the trek is slow and steady, which I found very reassuring. She sort of tested our pace and fitness during the first day, so she could adjust the hours of walking during each journey. As a woman, I appreciated a lot her care and her sensitivity, and the understanding of women’s needs in many ways
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Brad
(Usa)
on
Oct 13, 2023
Annapurna Sanctuary
led by
Lali (Laxmi) Malla
Language
Knowledge
Professionalism
I went with Lali on a trek 4 years ago and had a wonderful time that she made possible by being flexible and accommodating. She created unique experiences that fit the time and place. Lali will always be my guide to Nepal whenever I visit. I already have plans to bring my daughter next year.
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Brad
(Usa)
on
Nov 13, 2019
Ghandruk, Khopra Ridge, & Poon Hill
led by
Lali (Laxmi) Malla
Language
Knowledge
Professionalism
Laxmi was very patient and kind with me. She is very friendly and knows many of the other guides we passed. It is obvious that she has substantial experience as q guide. I had a private trek and she was very flexible in changing plans to fit my capability. Among my great memories are her singing Nepali songs as we walked through beautiful vistas. I will be happy to trek with her again.
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Eduard
(Canada)
on
Apr 15, 2019
Around Manaslu via Manaslu Base Camp, via Kal Tal, and via Punggen Gompa
led by
Lali (Laxmi) Malla
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Knowledge
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