Sonika Rana

A dedicated freelance tour guide with over 12 years of experience in leading cultural, historical and nature based tours across Nepal. Specializing in personalized services with expertise in trekking, meditation retreats, cultural heritage tours and adventure travel. Deep knowledge of culture religious sites and traditions, ensuring clients have an enriching and memorable experience.

I am also a government-certified licensed trekking guide. So far, I have guided treks to Annapurna, Mardi Himal, Tsho Rolpa, and Ama Yangri. I have conducted countless sightseeing tours for my clients for more than a decade. I have extensive experience leading nature and wildlife tours for clients, including tours in Chitwan, Pokhara, and the Kathmandu Valley’s nature trails. I am fluent in English, Nepali, and Hindi, and I have a basic knowledge of German. I have excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.

I provide in-depth knowledge of Nepal’s history, religious sites, and culture, with an emphasis on the heritage sites of the Kathmandu Valley. I have been successfully managing multiple international group tours, ensuring a seamless travel experience from arrival to departure. Managed multiple international group tours, delivering a seamless travel experience from arrival to departure. Consistently received excellent reviews and repeat business from international clients which makes me happy. I work with local travel and trekking agencies to ensure seamless coordination of FIT and group tours. I have completed my Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Mass Communication from Tribhuvan University.

I am a certified tour and trekking guide from the Nepal Academy of Tourism and Hotel Management (NATHM). I have a basic knowledge of the German language, having completed A1 level at the Goethe-Institut and A2 level at VHS.