Executive Committee

Born at Chainpur, Dhading  Khum Bahadur Subedi  has completed his Bachelor Degree in Humanities.  He started his journey as a tourist guide in tourism industry from 1994 till 1998. Currently he is the Managing Director of Unique Adventure International Pvt. Ltd; Triple A holidays and Triple A Transports.  He is not only a tourism entrepreneur but also a very good writer and social worker.   He is also the President of renowned organization Hand in Hand. He is an honest, loyal, kind and friendly person what makes him strong executive member of TAAN. He was also the executive board member (2007-2009) and Treasure (2009 – 2011) of TAAN.

Born at Budhathum, Ganga Jamuna Rural Municipality-7, Dhading, Nepal, Mr. Navaraj Dahal is one of the successful and experienced trekking entrepreneur. He has been involved in tourism industry since 1990 A.D and is the owner and Managing Director of Nepal Environmental Treks & Expedition and Nexus Travels & Tours. He is also the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Estonia to Nepal since 2013. He has completed his Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA) from Tribhuvan University. He was also the Former General Secretary of TAAN (2007-2009). He has travelled Estonia, Belgium, Neatherland, German, France, Switzerland, Norway, Denmark, Latvia, Lithuania, America, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong Kong, India along with other two dozen and more countries.  

Mr. Nabin Trital is a well-known name in the Nepalese Tourism Industry. He has been engaged in tourism business for more than 17 years now and has contributed a lot for the promotion of the Nepalese Tourism Industry across the globe. With an aim to provide the best services to the guests he along with his partner established Expedition Himalaya in 2011. He has been working round the clock in order to fulfill all the expectation of the guests and provide the best hospitality.

He is an enthusiast when it comes to welcoming the new technologies which keep him updated with the latest tourism trends. Mr. Trital is also an expert in handling the logistics of the industry and is often seen using his exceptional communication skills to promote decentralized tourism all around Nepal. Mr. Trital is well-equipped to handle both back-end works along with on-field duties having conducted many activities—treks, tours, expeditions, peak climbing, jungle safari, white water rafting, and mountain trail marathon—himself. In order to promote the business, he has also traveled to various places such as Engaged in international tourism promotional activities by visiting various provinces of China, many states of India, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Russia, the United States of America, United Kingdom and other parts of Europe.

Mr. Cholendra Bahadur Karki a permanent resident of Solukhumbu District, Mapya Dudhkoshi- 3 started his journey in tourism sector from 2003 A.D. Mr. Karki had worked as Porter, guide and later started his own business as the Managing Director of Himalayan Joy Adventure since January 2011.

Mr. Karki is also the President of Central committee of Aid for Nepal and Sutar Karki Society. Involved in Lions and Kiwanij Club, Mr. Karki is actively involved in Social Work. He had travelled various counties like Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, France, Neatherland, China , Japan, Dubai and others with an aim to promote Nepal’s tourism.

Mr. Bharat Sapkota is the Managing Director of Breakfree Adventures Pvt. Ltd. He has traveled more than two dozen countries  including United States of America, United Kingdom, Australia, Germany, France, Italy, United Arab Emirates, Singapore etc to promote Nepal's tourism. After familiarizing himself with the international standards of services and facilities in tourism, he opened Breakfree Adventures with the view of providing a similar level of service to promote Nepal. 

Having trekked numerous times in different heart-touching places of Nepal, as well as holding a valid license as a professional trekking guide, Mr. Sapkota, being well experienced and well reputed, understands the needs of his clients. Moreover, more than anything, he wants people to experience and enjoy the region that holds a special place in his heart, the Himalayas.

Mrs. Sarita Lama was born in Daduwa, Doramba of Ramechhap District. On 2004, she withdrawal nursing occupation and started her journey in trekking industry. The Managing Director of Off the Wall Trekking Pvt. Ltd, Mrs. Lama has a long experience in tourism industry. Mrs. Lama, who has completed her undergraduate studies, has long been active in promoting mountain tourism of Nepal and providing health services in remote areas.She was also the former Executive Member of TAAN. Similarly, she has been involved in different organizations like Rimthim Nepal, Himalaya Stove Project.

Mr. Damodar Dhakal a permanent resident of Barha – 9, Ramche, Sindhupalchok, Nepal is the Managing Director of Mission Nepal Holidays Pvt. Ltd. He has completed his graduation in Social Science and Humanities from Tribhuvan University. He had begun to work in tourism in Nepal since 1996. 

Mr. Dhakal has visited many international countries such as China, Tibet, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, UAE, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Hong Kong, Australia, Canada, United States of America as well as European countries Italy, Austria, France, Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Germany, Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Chez Republic, Hungary, Greece, Poland & Ukraine for promotion of Nepalese tourism. He is also the Manager of Nishawadi Co-operative. 

Ritu Gyamdan, a young and dynamic lady of Nepali tourism industry was born in Betrawati, Uttargaya of Rasuwa district. She has been involved in the trekking industry since 2008 and is at present the Managing Director of Nepal Female Guide Pvt. Ltd. Ms. Gyamdan is not only a certified trekking guide, but also a qualified rafting instructor. Her contribution to social work was recognized in 2014 when she was honored with Celebrity Womanhood Naradevi Award. She was also the Executive Member of TAAN in 2017-2019. 

Mr. Shrestha was born and raised in Neelkantha Municipality -13, Dhading and after passing standardized tests (SLC), he traveled to Kathmandu to continue his studies. He graduated from Tribhuwan University, Kathmandu in Business Management. He has started his career as a porter in 1998 and after 2 years he became a mountain guide and guided all major trekking destination of Nepal.  In 2003, He has founded  a trekking company - Himalayan Trekking and Tours (P) Ltd .

His experience includes a very detailed and profound knowledge of the operation of adventure treks, tours and expeditions in Nepal, Tibet and Bhutan along with cultural tours, village tours, river rafting trips, and the arrangement of wildlife tours in Nepal. He has led trekking tours to Everest, Annapurna, Langtang, Mustang, Makalu, Manaslu and cultural tours to Nepal, Bhutan & Tibet including Mt. Kailash. He has taken training in trekking and tourist guide provided by NATHM in addition to intensive first aid training for mountain trekkers safety, as well as sustainability for tour operators organized by Travelife.

Mr. Simbir Ghale, an experienced and successful trekking entrepreneur is permanently from Ruby Valley municipality -4, Dhading, Nepal. He has been working relentlessly in the field of Nepal’s Tourism since 1999. A.D. He is the owner and Managing Director of Himalaya view Treks Pvt. Over two decades of experience has really helped the company to flourish and exceed clients’ expectations. He started working as a porter and quickly graduated to become licensed trekking guide. For more than 15 years he worked as trekking guide and as a manager in one of the reputed trekking agency of Nepal. Finally Mr. Ghale wanted to run his own trekking and tours agency. Eventually, his vision and concepts materialized and thus opened Himalaya View Treks.

His overall knowledge about the destination, trip management, logistics management and caring attitude really stands. The company will continue flourishing under his leadership and will continue to work towards sustainable tourism in Nepal. He is also the treasurer of Rising Nepal Youth Club. 

Born in Chaurikharka-3, Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality of Solukhumbu district, Sanam Sherpa is the Managing Director of All Around Treks and Expedition Pvt. Ltd. and the owner of Yankho Shambala Apartment and Restaurant.

Sherpa has been involved in tourism since 2000. He started out as an assistant guide and later went to become a full trekking guide and mountaineer. He has travelled widely to Japan, Europe, Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, China (Tibet) and Bhutan among other places and is fluent in Japanese, German, French, English, Hindi languages.

An avid cyclist and swimmer, Mr. Sherpa is associated with Himalayan Sherpa Club, Kathmandu Sports Club (Kapan), and Farak Sherpa Kyidug Club. He also holds the title of First Dan in Shitoryu Karate. Aside from his business, Mr. Sherpa also devotes his time to social work such as distributing relief materials to survivors of 2015 earthquake.

Born at Biharthok Netrawati Rural Municipality- 5 Dhading(on the lap of Ganesh Himal), Mr Thakur Prasad Sapkota is one of the experienced entrepreneur tourism in Nepal. He has completed intermediate in Humanities. He has been involved in tourism industry since 1985. Later, he started as a trekking guide in 1992 A.D.  He is now the Managing Director of  Asiana treks and tours Pvt Ltd. He is a social worker who has been involved in various organizations like Nepal Red Cross society, Nepal Anti-Tuberculosis Association, National Human Right concern Centre Nepal (NHRCC) and Nepal Mountaineering Association. 

Mr Sapkota has travelled Belgium, Neatherland, France, Rassia Tibet China and India for the promotion of Nepal. 

Mr. Hari Bhujel, one of the emerging youth in the tourism industry, was born in Lakeside, Pokhara, Kaski. He started his tourism career as a Director of Hotel Raniban Arcade (former Hotel Laxman) in 2000 AD which happens to be the family run business since 1970 AD. From his experience of years in tourism sector, he has developed leadership and innovative skills to take today’s tourism to a new height. He has been involved in TAAN WRA since 2009 and is currently the President of the organization. Apart from that, he is the Managing Director cum Proprietor of various prestigious organizations namely Hotel Raniban Arcade, Peace Eye Treks and Expedition, Peace Eye Tours and Travels and Queen Forest Restro and Bar. He is pursuing Bachelor of Business Studies from Tribhuvan University. With the multidisciplinary experience of various sectors of tourism industries, he has strong knowledge and experience of tourism hospitality. He represents social sector as a joint treasurer of Lions Club of Pokhara Lakeside. He is also regarded as a visionary and dynamic tourism youth leader who has always have a passion to develop tourism industry for a prosperous nation.