What a Nepal trekking guide license looks like
Every licensed trekking guide in Nepal carries a government-issued ID with a unique license number, expiry date, and the issuing body (Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, via Nepal Tourism Board). The number is the canonical proof that the guide has passed the required training, first-aid certification, and English language assessment.
Rohit's license number is 1497.
What to ask before you book
1. License number (not a photo of a generic ID - the actual number).
2. First-aid certification (year and issuing body).
3. Years of guiding experience and the specific routes they've led.
4. References - past clients you can email or read reviews from.
5. Languages they speak.
Red flags
A guide who hesitates when you ask for their license number is the biggest warning sign. Other red flags: prices significantly below $25/day, no first-aid certification, no online reviews you can verify, and no fixed contact channel (only WhatsApp from a number with no profile photo).