Born in the mountains, built for adventure

Mingma Girmi Sherpa is an entrepreneur, hiker, runner, event manager and nature enthusiast whose work has always been closely connected to the hills of Darjeeling and the wider Eastern Himalayas.

For him, the mountains have never been just places to visit. They have been places to walk, explore, work in, and learn from. Over the years, that connection has taken him across countless trails and into the communities that make the hills what they are.

He has led thousands of hikers and explored and curated 16+ hiking trails across the Darjeeling and Kalimpong hills. His work has also extended into trail running and outdoor events, where he has served as Race Director and Organiser for the Tenzing Norgay Trail Run.

A strong believer in local communities and local enterprise, he has been an advocate of the Vocal for Local movement and a founding member of Gorkha Haat. He has walked more than 180 km to promote local communities and indigenous products, using the journey itself as a way to bring attention to the people and places he cares about.

His work is also driven by a deeper concern for the hills. As a proud plogger and nature enthusiast, he has worked to encourage cleaner trails, responsible outdoor practices and greater participation in caring for the environment.

It was this combination of mountains, movement, community and purpose that eventually led to the creation of Dekho Darjeeling: a platform through which he could share the landscapes and experiences he has spent years discovering.

Today, Dekho Darjeeling is a locally rooted travel initiative showcasing the authentic spirit of Darjeeling and the Eastern Himalayas. We curate immersive experiences, from scenic hikes and iconic Sandakphu treks to heritage walks and offbeat village stays, connecting travellers with nature, culture and local life.

Built on local expertise and a passion for responsible tourism, we bring together experienced local guides, mountain communities and curious travellers: people who know every ridge, every rhododendron forest and every sunrise point in these hills.

More than a trekking company, we're a bridge between cultures, creating meaningful and sustainable opportunities for mountain communities. From the Sandakphu–Phalut ridge to hidden tea-garden trails and remote villages, we curate experiences that leave footprints on hearts, not on mountains.