Buddha Basnyat

Buddha Basnyat, MD, of Nepal, is a physician trained in the US and board-certified in Internal Medicine. He has led numerous treks and cultural odysseys for Wilderness Travel in India, Tibet, Nepal, and Bhutan. When not guiding, Buddha is Professor of Clinical Physiology at the Institute of Medicine in Kathmandu, Medical Director of the Nepal International Clinic, and Director of the Himalayan Rescue Association. "I love the 'high' of high altitude trekking," Buddha says. "It's a pleasure for me to be able to show people the fantastic beauty of the Himalayas. And having done my college studies in the Punjab, I also I love India and its history, with all its intrigues. It's fascinating to trace the cultural influences left by the various conquerors of India over the centuries. On any trip, I try to impart to trip members an understanding of cultures vastly different from their own, and in turn, I also learn a lot from my trip members." He has published widely on high altitude medicine in prestigious medical journals such as The Lancet and The New England Journal of Medicine.

Upcoming Trips:

Annapurna Sanctuary, March 24-April 8, 2012
Tibet to Mongolia, June 3-17, 2012
Himalayan Mountain Kingdoms, September 13-27, 2012
Treasures of South India, January 24-February 9, 2013

Client Testimonials:


Buddha added a special dimension to the trip. His presence facilitated interactions with the Sherpas and other local people to the extent that the cultural experience was beyond any other trip I’ve ever taken. Glen K., Enid OK
Everest Adventure Buddha was better than I could have imagined. An excellent sense of humor and patience. Barbara H., Lakewood CO
Everest Adventure Buddha was a spectacular leader! His knowledge of high altitude medicine was an added plus. In the two trips we have done with WT, having a local leader knowledgable in the economic, social & political implications of "living there" has greatly enriched our travel - and makes WT stand out from others. Phil M., Victoria, BC

It was a pleasure to be on this trip with Buddha! He was a fantastic leader as well as very interesting, knowledgeable, diplomatic, and helpful. One of my top 3 WT leaders.

 

 Stinceon D., Greenwich, CT
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