Govinda Gurung is from Lamjung district, the capital of canyoning and gateway of the Annapurna Circuit Trek, as well as out gate of the Manaslu Circuit Trek, where he is affectionately referred to as Yokel in the realm of adventure exploration.

Govinda/Yokel Gurung is a trailblazer, both on and off the beaten path. With an insatiable passion for trekking and always been drawn to the rugged beauty of the great outdoors.