A Proud Event at Everest Base Camp – A Nepali Moment in Global Sustainable Tourism

In December 2016, Mountain King Treks and Expedition Pvt. Ltd. proudly led the Nepal chapter of an extraordinary global initiative known as the “One Star Restaurant at Everest Base Camp.” This journey wasn’t about lavish meals or hotel chains. It was about bringing people together through authentic food, cultural exchange, and a commitment to sustainable tourism.

The One Star Restaurant was a unique global movement that traveled across many countries, highlighting local cuisines, cultures, and traditions. And when the journey reached Nepal, it found its soul. Here, in the majestic lap of the Himalayas, the celebration of food took on a spiritual dimension.

As the founder of Mountain King Treks, I, Govinda Prasad Sapkota, had the immense honor of organizing and leading this incredible event. Having started my career as a humble trekking porter and working my way up over 35 years to become a trekking company owner, this moment was more than professional pride – it was personal.

This page is dedicated to the purpose behind the event: to promote Nepal’s cultural richness and invite the world to experience our country not through five-star hotels, but through the five-star hearts of its people. We believe in a deeper kind of tourism — one that uplifts local communities, preserves traditions, and welcomes every traveler with open arms.

Dining at 5,364 Meters – One Star Restaurant in the Himalayas

At 5,364 meters above sea level, beneath the awe-inspiring shadow of Mount Everest, a table was set — not with gold, but with love. On a cold December day, surrounded by snow, glaciers, and prayer flags, we hosted the One Star Restaurant at Everest Base Camp.

This wasn’t just a meal; it was a celebration of identity. Guests from around the world came to Taste Nepal, served by Nepali hands, cooked from Nepali soil, and shared with Nepali smiles.

🍽️ Menu Highlights:

• 🥩 Sukuti (spiced dried meat)
• 🔥 Choila with Chura (grilled meat with beaten rice)
• 🥔 Mustang Aloo
• 🥟 Yak Momos
• 🍜 Thukpa
• 🍚 Pulau
• 🌿 Gundruk-Bhatmas-Achar
• 🍛 Dal Bhat Tarkari
• 🥗 Fresh Green Salad
• 🥃 Homemade Aila (also known as Raksi or Airakh)

These dishes weren’t prepared for display. They were cooked with high-altitude heart, reflecting generations of taste, culture, and endurance. It was a moment where everyone sat side by side — travelers, chefs, porters, and locals — sharing more than a meal: sharing unity and joy.

Chefs, Guests, and Sherpas – Unity Through Food

This once-in-a-lifetime event would not have been possible without the incredible group of people who became one family during the journey. In total, we had around 36 participants: chefs, photographers, international travelers, Sherpa families, and the backbone of it all — our Mountain King team.

👨‍🍳 Chefs and Culinary Guests:

• Kevin Mc Crae (UK)
• Partica Mc Lean (UK)
• James Shraman (UK)
• Donohou Michael (Australia)
• Joseph James (Australia)
• Thuan Tran (Vietnam)
• Suraj Pradhan (Nepal)

📸 Photographers:

• John Kitchiner (UK)
• John King (UK)

🌍 International Guests:

• Ian Holland (UK)
• Hazel Pitzpatrick (UK)
• Lee Naomi (Australia)
• Ida Suzaini (Malaysia)
• Thuy Julien (USA)

🏔️ Mountain King Treks Team:

• Govinda Prasad Sapkota – Trek Leader & Organizer
• Shambhu – Assistant Guide
• 9 Trekking Crew Members – our mountain family: porters, cooks, helpers — all heroes of the Himalayas

🫱🏻‍🫲🏽 Special Sherpa Guests:

• Local Sherpa community members who joined as honored guests

This page celebrates them all. Each name represents a soul who believed in what we were doing. Each person brought their skills, their energy, and their belief that culture can connect the world.

My Voice, My Journey, My Invitation to the World

My name is Govinda Prasad Sapkota. I was born in the hills of Nepal and began my journey in the trekking world as a porter. Over the years, I walked every trail with dignity and dreams. I carried not just loads, but also stories, hopes, and the future of my family.

Today, as the founder of Mountain King Treks, I still carry something — but now it is responsibility, vision, and gratitude.

I believe that travel should be more than sightseeing. It should be heart-seeing. It should be respectful, cultural, educational, and soulful.

So whether you’re planning:

• A spiritual journey
• A food exploration
• A wildlife experience
• A historical and cultural tour
• Or an adventure trek

We are here to welcome you with open arms. Me, my family, and the entire Mountain King Treks team.

Let us walk with you. Let us share Nepal with you.

Join Our Journey

Are you planning a project? A documentary? A sustainable food movement? A once-in-a-lifetime adventure?

We at Mountain King Treks and Expedition Pvt. Ltd. are ready to organize:

• Educational tours
• Culinary expeditions
• Eco-tourism programs
• Cultural exchanges
• Volunteer and student programs
• Classic treks, peak climbing, and more

We are more than a trekking agency. We are storytellers, bridge-builders, and experience-shapers.

Come and feel our slogan: Experience Lifetime Pleasure

📞 Contact Us:

📱 WhatsApp/Viber: +977-9841566449
📧 Email: mountainkingtreks@gmail.com
🌐 Website: www.mountainkingtrek.com
Maitrinagar, Kirtipur-2, Kathmandu, Nepal
Govinda Prasad Sapkota – Founder, Guide & Your Nepali Brother