Executive Committee

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.  

Born in Khalte of Dhading district, Chandra Prasad Rijal has been with the Nepali tourism industry since 1998. He is the managing director of See Nepal Travel and Adventure. Rijal, who holds Masters degree in Human Resources Development, had played a leading role in the campaign against corruption in Nepal Tourism Board. Rijal is also President of National Tourism Entrepreneurs Association and Digo Paryatan Cooperatives -- the largest cooperative in the tourism sector  The soft spoken entrepreneur is also the joint secretary of Nepal Rafting and Canoeing Association. Rijal is also the promoter of Hotel Diplomat and Hotel Mum's Home, among others. He is also the former executive committee member of Hotel Association of Nepal. Rijal also performed responsibility as the member of a taskforce formed by the government to recommend measures for restructuring of NTB.

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.

Mr. Jeeban Thapa Magar one of the young and flourishing tourism entrepreneurs of Nepal was born in Darkha, Dhading. He has been with the Nepali tourism industry since 2001 A.D. and has travelled almost every trekking destinations of Nepal. He is the Managing Director of Nepal Adventure Team Pvt. Ltd. Thapa Magar, who holds Bachelor degree in Sociology and Anthropology has taken different trainings like trekking guide, first aid and computer training.  The soft spoken entrepreneur is very skilful, he is very confident in handling personal, professional and public relation. He has 10 years working experiences as a tourist guide. He has strong knowledge and experience of travel and tourism, its area and services. He has travelled Thailand, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, and Colombia along with other different states of Europe.

Mr. Nilahari Bastola was born in the beautiful place of Solukhumbu district. He has completed his Bachelor Degree in History. He started his carrier in tourism industry from 2052 B.S. Now is the founder and Managing director of Asian heritage treks & expeditions, Asian heritage international tours & travels, Asian Heritage Export, Import and Cargo, Nepal Handicraft Collection, Nepal Apartment and Hotel, Yatri sweets and Spa. He was also a past Executive Member and Media Coordinator of Trekking Agencies’ Association of Nepal (TAAN).He has also work as a Sustainable Tourism Network (STN) member of Nepal Tourism Board (NTB).  He had already visited more than two dozen countries to promote the tourism industry of Nepal. 

Mr.Sherpa, very successful tourism entrepreneur was born in Solukhumbu district. He started his journey in tourism industry before one and a half decade, now he is the Managing Director of White Himalayan Treks & Expedition. He has completed his Master Degree in political science. He is also the Secretary of Pikey Gelek Dargyaling Chhyokpa Goli and General Secretary of Pikey Hill Social Organization. He has also contributed to establish health post and provided free health services for the needy people in his home district. He has already travelled to Germany, Norway, Poland, Switzerland and Italy to explore and promote Nepali tourism.

Mr. Lamichhane, very successful young tourism entrepreneur was born in Namjung- 6, Gorkha. He had started his journey in tourism industry from 2002 and is now the owner of Alpine Club of Himalaya, Alpine Hotel and Apartments and Hotel Kathmandu Home Nepal. He has completed Master degree in Sociology and Management and his contribution in social sector in his home district is really appreciated. His major agenda as the Secretary of TAAN is to call for making poter and guide mandotary while trekking and proper management of public washrooms. 

Mr. Timalsina is originally from Achhane -06, Tripureshwor Dhading. 35 years young entrepreneur has completed his Bachelor Degree in Humanities and his first step in tourism industry was on 2000 A.D. He is the Managing Director of Himalayan Scenery Treks and Expedition Pvt. Ltd.  He is also the President of Namuna Nepal Foundation and is also involved in Lions club of Kathmandu. His plan as the Treasurer of TAAN is to strengthen financial work for the betterment of tourism industry. 

A female tourism entrepreneur Ms. Tara Rana is the motivator for all the female of Nepal who is searching their way in tourism industry. Ms. Rana was born in Palungtar of Gorkha district and has completed Master in Sociology and started her journey in tourism through Destination Himalaya Treks & Expedition from 2009 A.D. She has already been to USA and European countries to explore and promote Nepal tourism. 

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 the Managing Director of Nepal Female Guide Pvt. Ltd. Ms. Gyamdam not only being a trekking guide, she is also the rafting instructor. She has been honored with celebrity Womanhood Naradevi Award on 2070 B.S. She is also involved in Tourism Welfare and Trade Union. She is actively involved in social work and takes stand for women empowerment, child disability and development of tourism sector. She is also the District President of Gramin Pragati Samaj, Rashuwa

Jeevan Lama is the CEO of Lhasso Adventure Pvt. Ltd, one of the leading adventure travel companies in Nepal. He has been working in this adventure tourism sector since 2006. With his intense experience and dedications, he has proven track record as a Entrepreneur and an international partner with reputed international travel companies across the world. He is also the founder chairman of a secondary school in Jorpati Kathmandu called Nepalaya English Public School. He is also a co-founder and executive director of a charity organization called Mother and Children Art Foundation (MCAF). He has already been to U.S.A, U.K, Australia, Germany, Thailand, Malaysia, China, Qatar, India and Singapore to explore and promote Nepal tourism.

Young & Energetic youth tourism entrepreneur Mr. Adhikari is originally from Dhading district. Adhikari has completed Bachelors and started his business in tourism sector from 2009 through   Adventure Treks and Expedition Pvt. Ltd.  He has travelled Thailand, Malaysia, China & European countries for the promotion of tourism.

Mr. Shrestha is originally from Dhading District and started his journey in tourism from 2003 A.D. He is the Managing Director of Higher Limits Trek & Expedition Pvt. Ltd. Kind hearted Shrestha has his active participation in social work as well. He has travelled China, Japan, and Thailand along with other different countries for tourism promotion. His agenda as the executive member of TAAN is to solve the problems regarding development and promotion of tourism sector.

Mr.Gurung was born in Sankhuwashabha District of Eastern Nepal. 34 Years young and motivating entrepreneur has started his journey in tourism industry from 1999A.D. He is the owner of Advent Himalaya Treks & Adventure. Being the Executive Member of TAAN his major aim is to promote tourism especially in Eastern & Far Western Region of Nepal.  

Mr. Janga Bahadur Lama was born at Simikot – Humla. He has been with the Nepali travel trade for the past more than one decade.  He runs Firante treks & Expedition, Humla resort & Spa and Humla Bekary. He is also the President of Bodhi Tree Foundation, Humla . He was honored with Sustainable Tourism Award in 2011 from Nepal Tourism Board (NTB). 

Mr. Kapri, a young, kind and successful tourism entrepreneur is from Gorkha district.  He has completed his Masters in Business Studies and has been involved in tourism since 1999 A.D from his company Vista Adventure Nepal Pvt. Ltd. He is not only a tourism entrepreneur but has also contributed for social work. During the promotion of Nepali tourism, Kapri has travelled countries like U.S.A, Canada, Spain, German, France, Italy, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, China and India. 

Young tourism entrepreneur Mr. Suk Bahadur Lama was born in Banepa municipality of Kavre district. He has completed his Bachelor Degree in Humanities. He is contributing for the development of tourism industry since one and half decade and is the Managing Director of Trek into Thin Air Pvt. Ltd. He has already travelled Denmark, Sweden, Italy, Thailand and many other countries to explore and promote Nepal tourism.

Mr. Sher Bahadur Pariyar was born in the beautiful place of western Nepal Beni- Baglung. He has gained high education in different subjects like Economics, Tourism, Hotel Management, Export & Import from different international Colleges & Universities. He has started his journey in tourism industry since 2001, now he is a MD of Nepal Region Treks & Expedition. He is also a founder of Green Society Nepal &   Hotel Park side. He has been honored through lots of national & international awards .He is also regional chair person of lions club international.  Being part of read global he is involve in Library Project as well.

Mr. Mahesh Kumar Budha, Managing Director of Joy Treks and Expeditions Pvt. Ltd, was born in Serabang-5, Bhume, East Rukum. He began his career at a multinational Travel and Trekking agency as a porter in 1994AD. Through his diligence and hard work Mahesh became a leader in Nepal’s tourism industry. He is the founder member of Nepal Magar Tourism Society (Present Secretary), is the founder director of Good Health Nepal (A partner of Acupuncture Relief Project, U. S. A.). His Major agenda as an Executive Member of TAAN is to focus and promote tourism particularly in mid-western and far western regions of Nepal where probability of tourism is very high.

Mr. Purna Kumar (PK) Sherpa, Managing Director of Uno Travel and Adventure Pvt. Ltd and Uno media and productions Pvt. Ltd. was born in Sanghu -9, Taplejung. He is one of the tourism entrepreneurs who has experienced in all types of work in agro farm and is also the Proprietor of Paltry and Vegetable Farm. He also became porter to Mt. Everest summiteers (since 1997). He was also involved in media sector as VJ, RJ, Publisher of Mission tourism monthly Magazine, Online portal and others.  Similarly, he also plays role of Advisor, Chairperson, Secretary, and Treasure in various social organizations.

Educated and Young tourism entrepreneur Mr. Chandra Bahadur Gurung has been grown up in ruby valley ganesh himal region of less trekking route and plentiful possibility of destination to go there for trekking with ethnicity, panoramic scenery, cultures, natural hot spring, mountains as well as fishing program in fresh running water from Mt. Ganesh Himal.  Mr. Gurung has been working for 17 years in tourism industry in Nepal. Mr. Gurung has completed Master degree from Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur and LLB from Nepal law campus. He had involved many social organizations and now he is treasurer of Ganesh Himal Tourism Development Committee.  He is trip organizer of Himalaya Guide Nepal Pvt. Ltd.

Born in Panchhkhal, Kavre District, Mr. Surya Bhadur Bhetwal is the CEO of New Era Holidays Treks and Expeditions Pvt. Ltd. since its inception and is one of the youthful and dynamic tourism entrepreneurs, who is committed to contribute in whatever capacity he can for the enhancement of the tourism sector in Nepal. He holds a Bachelors' Degree in Political Science and has always been drawn towards the hospitality and tourism business because of the chance to travel far and away lands, make friends with new people and experience new cultures. An avid travel enthusiast and a philanthropist, he has worked in various fields in the past related with tourism sector including being part of a rafting company and has also helped set up an orphanage in Thankot. He is also a former national karate player who has participated in international karate competitions and has travelled to various countries including Japan, UAE, Singapore, Malaysia, Qatar, Bangladesh, and India.

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.