INTERNATIONAL MOUNTAIN MUSEUM - Key Persons
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- Admin & Account Assistant / ADDRESS
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- Member of the IMM Advisory Committee
- Chief - Advisor
Dr. Ganesh Gurung is a former member of the National Planning Commission and recently retired from the Executive Chairman of Policy Research Institute ( Nepal government's think tank) and he was also Vice Chairman of the Social Welfare Council (government's apex body to regulate I/NGOs). He served as Visiting Fellow at Harvard University ( USA) and Yoneyama Visiting Fellow in Japan. He has a vast knowledge of government policy issues and has authored/co-authored several books. He has carried out several research on Nepal's tourism policy. Dr Gurung has been a member of the Mountain Commission of UIAA.
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- Member of the IMM Advisory Committee
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- Royal Nepal Academy of Science and Technology / 1987 / 193 / Kathmandu Club House
- Royal Nepal Academy of Science and Technology / Nepali Year 2045 / 52 / Kathmandu Club House
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- Advisor
- Member of the IMM Advisory Committee
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- Member of the Executive Board
- Ist Vice President
Ang Dawa Sherpa from Solukhumbu District in Gorakhani, Khamding No 4, Nepal is the First Vice president of Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA). Mr. Ang Dawa Sherpa had already served as a Central executive member from 2010-2013 AD of Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) and again in 2017-2020 AD. Ang Dawa Sherpa completed his SLC in 2049 BS (1992AD) from Shree Jan-Jagriti Secondary School which is located in Sallery, Solukhumbu. He successfully completed "Advance Mountaineering Training" which was held in 2000 AD with grade ‘A'. He also completed "Trekking Guide" training in 2015 with grade ‘A'. Ang Dawa has helped in many projects like Everest Freestyle Expedition in 2010 AD. His efforts on the 2007 AD Everest Base Camp Trek, the 2008 AD Denali Freestyle Expedition and the 2008 Secret Spot Tilman Trek made for a truly unique experience for all and perfect trips. He was awarded a certificate in the Saving Mount Everest Project (2011/2012) by the Ministry of Government and ESA (Everest Summiteers Association) which was held in the occasion of World Environment Day, 2011. He was also awarded for completion of "Basic Mountain Rescue Training in Khumbu for Locals" as an observer, which was held on 2011. Dawa has an impressive list of ascents and frequency of ascents. He started as a Porter in 1993 AD. Then he became Assistant Guide for 2 years and now he is working as a trekking guide and mountaineering guide. Including Mt. Everest (8848.86m), he has summited many other mountains as well. Some of them are Ama Dablam, Denali peak (North America), Island Peak, Mera Peak, Lobuche Peak, Pakcharmo, Paldor Peak, Naya Kangra, Pisang, Chulu West, Chulu East, Singu Chuli, Tharpu Chuli, and many more.
Ang Dawa Sherpa, the 10 times Mt. Everest Summiter is a Guinness World Record Holder along with his wife Pasang Phuti Sherpa for being able to reach the top of Mt. Everest as the fastest couple in 2 days 7 hours 36 minutes on May 14, 2019. He is a certified International Mountain Guide (NNMGA/ UIAGM/IFMGA) and has been guiding since 2003, his first successful ascents on Mt. Everest were in the year 2007 from Northside, since then, he has climbed many high mountains (Mt. Everest 8,848m - 10 times, Mt. Manaslu - 2 times, Cho Oyu 8,201m and Gyachung Khang 7,075m - 1, Ama Dablam 6,812m - 6 times) including many trekking peaks. He has led many successful mountaineering expeditions and has experience as a liaison officer and trip leader. The government of Nepal, Tourism Board has awarded Mr. Sherpa by "Tenzing Hillary Award - 2019" for his contributions and achievements towards the mountaineering industry of Nepal.
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- Chief Advisor
- Chairman of the ASTREK Group of Companies
Ang Tshering Sherpa is the Chairman of the ASTREK Group of Companies, which includes Asian Trekking, Asian Adventure Travel & Tours, the Terraces Resort - Hotel Mt. Monastery, Himalayan Chain Resorts in the Khumbu region, Astrek Climbing Walls and Park, Khangri International Hospital, Khangri Hotel, Club House Restaurants, and Asian International Trading. He is a respected figure in the tourism industry, particularly in the realm of mountaineering and has over 47 years of experience in the travel industry, and is an I. Sc. graduate. He has received training through various national and international conferences and events. Some of his notable roles include being the Honorary Consul of Belgium to Nepal, Honorary Member of the International Mountaineering and Climbing Federation (UIAA), Chairman of the Climate Alliance of Himalayan Communities (CAHC), President of the Asian Mountaineering and Climbing Federation (UAAA), Senior Vice President of the International Mountaineers Association (IMA), Convener of the CTEVT National Skill Test for the climbing sector, Chief Advisor of the Nepal Mountaineering Association, Advisor to the Nepal Sherpa Association, Nepal Buddhist Federation, Sherpa Sewa Kendra, and Loktantrik Sherpa Association, and Vice President of the Nepal Tourism Infrastructure Development Council. He has also served as the President of the Nepal Mountaineering Association, Convener of the Mountaineering and Mountain Tourism Policy Review Sub-Committee for the government of Nepal, Member of the Tourism Product and Destination Development Sub-Committee for the Ministry of Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation, Founder Advisor of the National Tourism Entrepreneurs Association of Nepal, Convener of several peak celebration committees, and Advisory Board Member for the Adventure Travel World Summit and PATA. In addition, Sherpa has been a member of various organizations such as the Kathmandu Press Club, the Human Rights Organization of Nepal, the Japan Association of Travel Agents, the Nepal-German Chamber of Commerce and Industries, and the Nepal-Belgium Bikash Foundation. He has also led several expeditions, including Nepal-China Golden Jubilee Friendship Peak Expedition in 2005 and China Tibet Expedition to all 14 peaks above 8,000 meters to Mt. Lhotse. He has attended numerous international conferences and trade fairs as a delegation member, including the International Conference on Youth Tourism in 1991, the JATA Trade Fair in 1995 and 1997, and the International Conference of Helicopter Operators Conference in Russia on multiple occasions. Sherpa has also led several delegations to various countries, including the United Kingdom, France, Belgium, Germany, Japan, and China. In addition, he has served as an organizer and speaker at numerous events, such as the Mountaineering & Tourism Conference in 2006 and the Adventure Travel Summit World Conference in 2006. Sherpa has also served on multiple committees and boards, including the Golden Jubilee Celebration Committee for the 50th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations between Nepal and Japan. In recognition of his contributions to the tourism industry, Sherpa has served as an international jury member for the International Alpinism Festival in Prague on multiple occasions. Mr. Sherpa has received numerous awards throughout his career, including "The mark of honor of Crown" and "The mark of honor of knight in the Order of Leopold" from the Government of Belgium, "Suprabal Gorkhadakshin Bahu" from the Government of Nepal, the 17th and 18th International Award for Tourist, Hotel and Catering Industries, the 24th International award for Commercial Prestige, a medal from the President of the Northern Ossetia-Alania Republic of Russian Federation, a trophy for the Second Highest Collection of Foreign Currency in the Trekking Sector, and a lifetime achievement award for his contributions to the field of tourism. Sherpa has also received various tourism-related awards, certificates, and appreciation letters.
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- Advisor
- Researcher and Former Director General of the Survey Department
Buddhi Narayan Shrestha is a border researcher and former Director General of the Survey Department in Nepal. He is a board member of the Institute of Foreign Affairs (2012-2016) and has published articles on the border mountains of Nepal, including Sagarmatha (Everest) and Kanchenjunga, in both daily and weekly newspapers. He has conducted research on the border issues between Nepal and both India and China, and has worked towards finding solutions to these issues. Shrestha served as the Technical Coordinator in the core team responsible for constructing the "Nepal Himal Peak Profile" initiative by the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA). He was also an advisor to the NMA (2014-2016) and has again been appointed as an advisor of NMA. In addition to his work on border issues, Shrestha has published 14 books, including "International Boundaries of Nepal" which was translated into eight languages (Russian, French, German, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and Polish). His book "Nepalko Simana" received the prestigious Madan Puraskar prize in Nepal. He has made over 20 presentations on border issues abroad at international congresses and 40 presentations on the same topics within Nepal. Shrestha has received the Sukirtimaya Rastradip-III Medal and has visited 35 countries on six continents, as well as traveling to 68 districts within Nepal.
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- Director General - Department of Tourism
Dhan Bahadur Gurung also known as Dhane Gurung belongs to Baseri, Dhading. Secretary of Nepal Mountaineering Association Mr. Gurung had already served NMA as a Central Secretariat Member from 2014-2017. I am a registered trekking guide NMA No 312 Sirdar and Nepal Academy of Tourism and Hotel Management (NATHM).My Guide License No (75) in the Nepalese Himalayas. After working several years as a porter-Cook-and-Sherpa, and becoming fluent in English and French languages, I became a guide in 1984. I have spent the past over 20 years as a professional trekking and climbing guide, Worked as a Trekking Sirdar-Guide at Ganesh Himal trekking and Yeti Mountaineering Trekking & Expedition Company. During the last over 38 years, he worked two months as a volunteer service Dolaka district Simi Gaun, Beddem, and Babre on (WFP, UN) World food programs in 2014 he has become very familiar with many Trekking Destination, including The Everest, Makalu, Rolwaling, Annapurna and Langtang Regions as well well as Mustang, Dolpo, Kanchenjunga, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal and Helambu. He has knowledge about local flora and fauna, cultural history, and environmental issues in these areas. For trekkers hoping to climb high passes and peaks, he can accommodate this challenging and rewarding adventure. His experience includes Mera peak (6461m), Island peak (6189m), Pisang Peak (6091m), Chulu East (6584m) Lobuche peak (6119m), Thorong peak (6420m) Thapa peak (6012m) Kala Patthar, Gokyo RI and he has lead many high passes trek in Nepal such as Larkye pass, Ampulapcha Pass, Chola pass, Dhaulagiri pass, Sherpani col, Renjula pass, Tashilapcha pass, Ganjala pass, Throng pass, Tilicho pass, Numula, Bagala, Chharka pass, Sangdala pass, etc. He has already traveled to France, Bangla Desh, Germany, and Austria.
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- Member of the Executive Board
- Central Executive Board Member of Nepal Mountaineering Association
Dinesh Tamang, Central Executive Board member of Nepal Mountaineering Association was born and grew up in a remote village of Langtang region which is situated in Rasuwa district. Dinesh has worked in several sectors which includes construction, hydropower, World Food Program (WFP), Human Resource Management, Restaurant, Non-profit organization and travel and trekking. Throughout his career, Dinesh found out that tourism is the most satisfying and interesting career. Later he decided travel and tourism as his future career. He was fascinated by tourism when he went trekking in Langtang region as a porter in 2002 while he was studying grade nine. He completed his Bachelor's Degree in Business Studies and pursued his Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA) from Shanker Dev Campus. After gaining knowledge from working experiences in different sectors and different positions, he had got confidence to run a travel company. He proved himself as one of the best employees while he was working in different sectors and still those employers admire him for his dedication, talent, hard work and honesty. In 2013, Dinesh with his other business partners founded a travel/trekking company called ‘Trekking Experts Pvt. Ltd.'. The name of the trekking company is self-explanatory because he claims himself as one of the experts in the trekking industry as he learnt about trekking through deep study, exploration and dedication. His success and growth are the evidence of referring to him as a ‘Trekking Expert'. Now, Dinesh is running half a dozen companies in different fields of business. His working experience in different sectors proved as assets for him which helped him to expand his business. Dinesh Tamang is the Chairman of The Group of Companies. He is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Trekking Experts Pvt. Ltd. He is also Co-Owner of different companies like Tour Experts Pvt. Ltd., Vahi International Pvt. Ltd, i4 Technologies Pvt. Ltd, Cross Transport Service etc. Dinesh has been working in tourism actively for the last 17 years. Today he is a well known young tourism entrepreneur and social activist in Nepalese tourism industry.
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- Member of the Executive Board
Born in 1993, Kishan Gurung from Laprak situated in the shadow of Mt. Manaslu is the Central Executive Board Member of Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA). He completed his secondary school from his home town and moved to Kathmandu to get his higher education. After completing his high school, Mr. Gurung went to learn French from Alliance Française de Katmandou, the only recognized examination center in Nepal for the different diplomas and certificates in French. He successfully completed his Level 10 from here. From an early age, Mr. Gurung knew what he wanted to do in his life and prepared for it. His love for adventure and Himalayas made him work as Trekking & Mountain Guide since 2009, and Ice-climbing Trainer & Guide since 2010. In 2011, he joined Trekking Guide Training conducted by Nepal Academy Tourism Hotel Management. In the same year, he also became part of Basic Introductory Mountaineering Training conducted by Nepal Mountaineering Instructors Association and Basic Rescue Training conducted by Nepal Mountaineering Instructors Association. Likewise, a year later, in 2012, he joined, Basic Mountaineering course conducted by Nepal Mountaineering Association and Rock Climbing Course Level 1 Conducted by Nepal Mountaineering Instructors Association. To strengthen his profile and boost his confidence, he then joined the Advance mountaineering course conducted by Nepal Mountaineering Association in 2016. To become a guide in the Himalayas, Mr. Gurung has done very hard work. His determination and passion for traveling and leading fellow trekkers to their destination, made him go through several training and courses in many fields from rock climbing, mountaineering, to rescue. Today, he is a successful French-speaking (Francophone) guide who has mapped many trails of the Himalayas. Moreover, he is also fluent in English. His climbing experiences includes Island Peak, also known as Imja-Tse (6,160 m)- 10 times, Baden Powell Scout Peak, also known as Urkema (5,896 m)- 3 times, Lobuche Peak (6,145 m)- 1 time, Mera Peak (6,467 m)- 5 times, Yala Peak (5,520 m)- 2 times, Tserko Peak (5,780 m)- 1 time , Pisang Peak (6,091 m)- 1 time and Mont Blanc (4812m), France - 1 time.
Mr. Krishna KC is a prominent figure in the Nepali tourism industry, known not only for his political activities but also for his mountaineering accomplishments. He is an Mt. Everest Summiter, having successfully reached the summit of the world's highest mountain. Mr. KC's climb of Mt. Everest was not just a personal achievement but also a symbolic message of peace and a new constitution for Nepal. He wanted to raise awareness about the need for peace and unity in the country and to promote the development of a new constitution that would reflect the values and aspirations of the Nepali people.
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- Member of the Executive Board
Singi Lama from Helambu Ward No. 2, Sindhupalchok District of Nepal is a Central Executive Board Member of Nepal Mountaineering Association. He had already served as a Central Secretariat Member of NMA from 20th Aug 2017 to 24th June 2022. He is also a Convener of NMA Environment and Conservation Committee. He is a visionary and successful trekking and tour business owner with more than 20 years of work experience in the field of tourism and hospitality industry. He is a Managing Director of Solo Alpine Trekking & Expeditions Private Limited. He also completed various trainings such as Basic Mountaineering Course (25th Aug - 3rd Oct. 1999), Advance Mountaineering Course -2002, NATHM Trekking Guide Training (4th Jan 2005-14th Feb 2005) and Annapurna ICT Rescue Team Training-2019. He is the first person from the Hyolmo community to climb Mount Everest which was on 5th May, 2011. He has already scaled various peaks above 8000m such as Everest -8848m (2011), Kanchanjunga-8586m (2004), Makalu-8481m (2009), Dhaulagiri-8167m. (2008). Likewise his 7000m summit are Muztagata-7509m (China)- 2014 and 2015, Kokodak Dome -7128 m (China) - First climbing team -2014 July 24 and 2016 & Nun Kun peak -7135m (India) - 2004. His 6000m summit are Amadablam- 6812m (2003-2019) 10 times, Island peak- 6160m (1999-2019) 109 times, Mera peak 6476m (1999-2019) 13 times, Lobuje peak- 6119m (2005-2019) 7 times, Kyajo Ri- 6186m (15 Nov. 2017), Shivling -6543m (India) (Oct 2014) 2times and below 6000m he has summitted Paldor peak-5903m-13th April 2019 (UIAA Joint Paldor Peak Expedition 2019), Yala peak-5520m- 2 times, Naya Kang peak/ Ganja- La chuli -5863m- 2 times & Ortler- 3905m (Italy) 2013. His other achievements includes 8th position in 1st National Open Climbing Competition held on 25/26 May 2002 organized by Pasang Lhamu Mountaineering Foundation and TAAN.
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- Advisor
- Chairman of Seven Summit Treks
Mingma Sherpa, Chairman of Seven Summit Treks, is an extraordinary mountaineer and expedition leader who has achieved a remarkable feat in the world of mountaineering. He is the first Nepalese and South Asian to climb all 14 mountains of the world that are above 8000 meters in height without repeating, setting a new world record. Apart from his incredible achievement, Mr. Sherpa is known for his experience, responsibility, dedication, and honesty as an expedition leader. He is passionate about sharing his extensive knowledge and experience gained during his previous expeditions, and he is always eager to help people achieve their mountaineering dreams. If you are looking for an exceptional mountaineering experience, Seven Summit Treks is the agency to choose. With Mr. Sherpa's leadership, the agency provides quality services and safe journeys with experienced workers. You can be confident that your mountaineering or trekking expedition will be in good hands. In addition to Mr. Sherpa's individual achievement, his brother, Chhang Dawa Sherpa, has also made history by successfully summiting all 14 mountains of the world that are above 8000-meter height, making them the "World's First Two Brothers" to accomplish this feat. This is an extraordinary achievement and a testament to their dedication and passion for mountaineering.
Mohan Lamsal from Lazimpat-2, Kathmandu is a General Secretary of Nepal Mountaineering Association. He is the Managing Director of Makalu Adventure Pvt. Ltd, Executive Director of Adventure Nepal Makalu Trekking Pvt. Ltd, Chairman of Makalu Treks Pvt. Ltd, Yeti Bike Race Pvt. Ltd, Makalu Adventure Heli Service Pvt. Ltd, Hotel Thamel Eco Resort, Nepal Yoga Retreat Center and Hotel Thamel Holiday Inn. He has already served as a governor of Kiwanis International Nepal, President of Nepal Yoga Association, General Secretary and Treasurer of Trekking Agencies Association of Nepal (TAAN), Executive Member of Nepal Canyoning Association (NCA) and President of Porters Progress Nepal. He has visited several countries around the world; USA, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, France, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Turkey, China, Hongkong, Taiwan, India, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Japan, Korea, South Africa, Middle East, Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Russia, Australia and New Zealand among others. He has already been awarded with various prestigious awards such as by Nepal Tourism Award-2016, Tourism Man of the Year-2016, Tourism Goodwill Ambassador- 2016/ 2017, Certificate of Appreciation by a Tourism Fortnightly Magazine, Five Clubs Extension Chairperson Award, Best Zone Chairperson Award, International President's Certificate of Appreciation, Five Membership Growth Award, District Governor's Certification of Appreciation and also District Governor's Certification.
Mukti Pandey, a well known dynamic personality in Nepali tourism industry is the Treasurer of Nepal Mountaineering Association. He has spent more than 20 years of his life in this industry. Started as a porter now he is the Managing Director of the various companies such as Himalayas on Foot Trekking Pvt. Ltd, Everest Experience Travel which is the only company in Kathmandu to offer Everest Base Camp day tours by helicopter for individual tourists everyday on a group joining base and one of the budget friendly hotels located at the heart of the city Maya Boutique Hotel. Mr. Pandey is also the President of Parimal Saving & Credit. Likewise, he has already served as a Secretary of Trekking Agencies Association of Nepal (TAAN) from 2015-2017 and to work for the betterment of the society and its people he took a lead and became a Charter President of Lions Club of Nepal Everest. The active social worker and tourism entrepreneur Mr. Pandey is also keen on cycling. He was also a team member of Nepal Bicycle Festival 2020 which was organized to promote and revive the tourism sector of Nepal which was badly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The team cycled from Mahendranagar to Shree Antu Danda covering the total distance of 1,780 kilometers in their three weeks long tour. The aim of the tour was to give back a life to the tourism of the country which was paralyzed by the COVID-19 pandemic and also to spread a positive message to the people all around the country by promoting and lifting up the domestic tourism and the tourism industry as a whole. He has already traveled to many countries around the world such as Europe, the United States of America, Australia and many other Asian countries.
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- Member of the Executive Board
Namgyal Zangbu Sherpa from Chabahil, Kathmandu is an Central Executive Board Member of Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA). He has already worked as an operations and communications manager in Khumbu-ila Travel and Tours and later as a Manager in the same agency. He completed his Bachelors of Tourism from Central Queensland University, Australia. Likewise, Sherpa has also completed various mountaineering courses such as Basic Mountaineering Course (BMC) and Advanced Mountaineering Course
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- Member of the Executive Board
Mountain climbing has fascinated the adventure seeker for a long time. There have been many positive stories about people who have decided to take challenges to summit the tallest mountain of the world Mt. Everest. I am A girl who was born in the lap of Mt. Khumbu-Khumjung-4 located in Solukhumbu District on 2nd may 1984 Being born in a Sherpa family I have always seen that tourism is the main mode of earnings in the Himalayan region and I was brought up in a society where all people are so dependent in tourism. There is either a trekking guide or a mountaineer in a family. From my childhood, I have always heard about Mt. climbers and their success stories from my father(late Ang Chhumbi sherpa). I believe that somehow burns a fire in me to climb a mountain one day. By the time passed and I got married late. Tshering Wongchu sherpa who was a mountaineer in the year 2005 However, sadly there are not just success stories as there are also cases where people with the same motivation and goals were not able to make it till the end. Such stories warn us about what could happen if we are not careful enough. unfortunately, my husband was a part of that sad story which became a permanent reminder to me. He left us in 2014. That shattered me apart, that broke me into pieces but I have to be strong for my two children and for their future; tell everyone that widow women can also survive without any dependency. So, this is where my Mt. climbing journey begins. This is me Nima Doma Sherpa. I am a widow, a mother of two kids who never believed in herself, who was always worried about what society thinks and comments. But now the case is different, I introduced myself as a proud mother, who made her dream alive after cutting all the boundaries, and emotions and motivating all the widows /women who think they can't do anything. And, this is where my other part of life begins, I started climbing in 2017. The very first mountain that I summit was Chulu East (height 6584) which lies in the Manag district on 12th November 2018. It is said once you start your journey you never stop. So, after my first summit, I decided to go for another, and then I again summited Island Peak ( height 6189) which is located in Solukhumbu District on 10th December 2018. I was more confident about my dream and on 21st April 2019, I again summit Labuche peak ( height of 6100m) after that completion the big day of my life was here. The dream I always wanted to make true, the story I always use to hear in my childhood from my father I was heading towards to climb the tallest Mountain Of the world ie Mt. Everest. So, on May 23rd, 2019 I summit Mt Everest. This is where I felt that if you have a dream fight for it and work on it. I was so proud of myself that I made my late Husband, dream come true. After that, I climbed Mt Amadablam on 3rd November 2019. And this is how I built myself up. Today I am also the brand ambassador of US Sherpa. US Sherpa is an authentic Sherpa brand that provides natural fiber products and handcrafted products for active caring and outdoor lifestyles. Lastly, I would like to tell every woman that we can achieve our dream if we want to. Mr. Pitamber Gurung Executive Board Member pitambergrg@gmail.com 9851046453
Mr. Nima Nuru Sherpa is a highly accomplished and respected figure in the Nepalese tourism industry. He was born on December 30, 1965, in Namche 1, Namche-Bazar, Solukhumbu, Nepal, and is currently based in Kathmandu. He holds a B. Com degree and has established himself as a successful tourism entrepreneur, serving as the Executive Chairman of Altitude Air Pvt. Ltd. and as the owner and Managing Director of Cho-Oyu Trekking Pvt. Ltd., 8000 INN Pvt. Ltd., and Hotel Sherpa land. He has also held various leadership positions in various tourism-related associations, including as the President of the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA). He was also a Board Director of Nepal Airlines Corporation. In addition to his professional pursuits, Sherpa has also been involved in various social activities, including as the President of Friends of Nepal, an NGO that has supported various charitable causes such as building hospitals and schools in Nepal. He has also served as the Chairman of the Himalaya Primary School Management Committee in Namche Bazar, Solukhumbu. Sherpa has traveled extensively to countries including the United States, Canada, Europe, China, Bhutan, India, Thailand, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, Korea, and Cambodia.
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- Member of the Executive Board
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- Founder
- Member of the Executive Board
Rajendra Lama is founder/ MD of Friends Adventure Team Pvt. Ltd, an adventure company in Nepal operating since 2003. Born and raised in the sacred remote Temal village of Kavre district, The place blessed and gifted by Guru Rinpoche and celebrated by the Hindu and Buddhist including Guru and sages. Among others, Mr. Lama was instrumental in pioneering Canyoning in Nepal, exploring and developing some of the earliest and untouched canyoning routes along with French collaboration. He has attended conferences on Canyoning in Colorado and Utah in the USA as well as in France. He is also closely associated with Maurice Duchene, France's premier Ice Cave explorer, Rich Carlson Father of the American Canyoning, Rodolphe Stuturm Founder of Himalaya Canyoning Team and organized Duchene's expeditions to explore Caves and Ice Caves in the Himalaya. He is currently serving as President of the Nepal Canyoning Association (NCA), President of Lions Club Nepal Gauri Shankar, General Secretary of Sukhawati Foundation and Executive member of the Nepal Mountaineers Association (NMA). Rajendra is always a pleasure to be around and enjoys social gatherings, sharing stories and experiences with everyone. He holds various national and international awards. He was awarded for Successful Rescue Effort that saved the life of Aradhana Pradhan from Seti River Gorge, Pokhara in 2008 by former Tourism, Culture and Civil Aviation Minister Ms. Hishila Yami Tourism in 2008. He is also Landscape Category Winner of the Year WCN 6th Nature and Wildlife Photography Competition 2010, Award from WildLife Conservation Nepal. His Philanthropic and selfless activism in community social upliftment during the Earthquake 2015 throughout the 13 districts was recognized by the Tamang Sonam Lhosar - 2852 award honored by then Prime minister Hon. K.P.Sharma Oli. He has traveled to USA, France, Korea, Japan, UK, Belgium, Germany, Spain, Austria, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Poland, Latvia and Asian Countries broadening his hospitality and mountain adventure Tourism understandings.
Santa Bir Lama is a highly experienced and respected figure in the tourism industry. He was born on March 29th, 1958, and is fluent in Tamang, Nepali, English, and Japanese. After completing his education and receiving business and technology training in Japan, he entered the tourism industry in 1973 as a support staff member with Himalayan Rover Trek. He received Sardar (guide) training in 1982 and has led numerous trekking and expedition groups in Nepal, Tibet, and Bhutan. Since 1992/93, he has served as the Managing Director of Lama Adventure Treks and Expedition (P) Ltd. In addition to his professional pursuits, he has also been actively involved in various organizations and committees, including as an Executive Board Member of the Trekking Agents Association of Nepal (TAAN) and Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA). In addition to his work in tourism, he has also been involved in coffee production and export as the Managing Director of Everest Coffee Mill (P) Ltd. and has engaged in various social and voluntary activities, particularly in the health and education sectors.
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- Member of the Executive Board
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- Senior Vice President
- Convener
Mr. Thakur Raj Pandey has been a seminal figure in the field of tourism and ecology in Nepal for over 35 years. He is the former General Secretary of Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA), an organization administering mountain activities in Nepal, and a general board member of Namlo Nepal, an organization dedicated to empowering the rural communities of Nepal. He is regarded as one of the most knowledgeable and respected figures not just in the field of tourism, but also in the field of culture, ecology, and wildlife of this country. As a student of anthropology and sociology at Tribhuvan University, Mr. Pandey spent years studying various indigenous cultures, ecology, wildlife, and landscapes of Nepal and its neighboring countries, such as India, Bhutan, and Tibet. He then spent his time exploring these places and getting the first- hand experience of various aspects of these regions. Over the years, he's managed to accumulate an encyclopedic knowledge of these areas, rivaled only by a few, and has become your go-to-guy for any sort of information regarding this country. Whether you want to know the name of that never- seen flower you saw in some remote village or want to find that hidden, quirky restaurant at the heart of the city, he will not disappoint you. With the aim of fostering fair rules and regulations for everyone involved in mountaineering, Mr. Pandey joined the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) in 2014. Since then he has participated in several international tourism development programs, such as UIAA (The International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation) and UAAA (Union of Asian Alpine Association) and has traveled all over the world (US, Japan, UK, South Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, China, Belgium, Italy, Switzerland, France, Netherlands, Germany, and almost all South Asian countries) promoting tourism in Nepal. He has also been an active member of organizations such as Trekking Agencies' Association of Nepal (TAAN), Namlo Nepal, and Kathmandu Environment Education Project (KEEP). In addition to being involved in various tourism and ecology related developmental activities, Mr. Pandey has been successfully running his own trekking company, First Environmental Trekking, for nearly 3 decades. His significant contributions to tourism and his genuine love and concern for anyone who visits this country have made him one of the most loved people in the field of tourism in Nepal. Being a responsible citizen he has been involved in community development by being the founding member of the Megha Bank and Manmohan Memorial Hospital, community services to the local community by being a Chairman of the Siddheshwar Development Committee, and involved in Lion Club, Redcross society by doing various community work to the community.
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- Member of the Executive Board
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- Advisor
- Member of the IMM Advisory Committee
Nirmala Kumari Neupane is a highly qualified and skilled professional with a Master's Degree in Arts and a Bachelor's Degree in Arts from Tribhuvan University. She has completed advanced training in computer application and accounting, as well as professional training in blog writing, article writing, and communication skills. In addition, she has expertise in proposal writing, report writing, and management strategy writing, as well as skills in conflict and crisis management, time management, and personality development. Ms. Neupane has a strong background in the tourism industry, having worked as a Travel Consultant at Mountain Monkey Travel and Adventure Pvt. Ltd. from 2016 to 2021. She is currently the Executive Director at the International Mountain Museum, where she is responsible for managing staff, developing action plans and policies, and handling board meetings. She is also an editor at www.aadarshakhabar.com and has worked as a researcher, reporter, and facilitator on various projects. In her free time, Ms. Neupane enjoys reading, writing, traveling, and participating in sports. She is committed to personal and professional growth and is always ready to take on new challenges and share her knowledge with others. Her special interests include mountain tourism, mountain culture, and mountain people.
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- Advisor
- Member of the IMM Advisory Committee
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- Administrative Officer / ADDRESS / Pokhara - 25, Hemja, Kaski / EMAIL
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- Store & Admin Assistant / ADDRESS