Meet The Experts

Our Dedicated Team

Experienced professionals committed to making your Himalayan journey safe, memorable, and transformative

35+

Team Members

150+

Years Combined Exp

Languages Spoken

Why Our Team Makes the Difference

Your Trusted Himalayan Partner

Certified Professionals

All our guides hold international certifications and undergo regular training in safety, first aid, and customer service.

Passionate Locals

Born and raised in the Himalayas, our team shares authentic stories and deep cultural insights you won't find elsewhere.

Multilingual Experts

Our team speaks over 12 languages fluently, ensuring clear communication throughout your journey.

Leadership

Our Leadership Team

Visionary leaders with decades of experience in Himalayan tourism

Basanta Baral is the founder of Kailash Trip Planner, dedicated to creating safe, spiritual, and well-organized journeys to Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar. With years of experience in Himalayan travel and pilgrimage management, he is committed to helping travelers experience the sacred beauty, culture, and spiritual significance of the Himalayas with trusted guidance and personalized service.

Basanta Baral

Founder

16 + Years Experience

Santosh khatiwada is manager of our company. He has 10 years of experience in this field. Since 2017 he has been working with us. His ability is to manage complex project. He builds strong relationships with the costumer with his strong communication skills. He deals with costumer about the kailsah tours. He runs Nepal tours, popular places such as Kathamndu, pokhara muktinath, chitwan etc. He stays in the office to great costumer and gives them Details about the tours and service we gave to costumer. Sometime he guide kailash tours. He has been in kailsah for 9 times as a guide and many more too go. In kailsh tours he handles more than 300 people at one time. He manage the all the problem in a simple ways .he never Make costumer in difficult situation. He gives his 100% to calm the environment. He smoothly handle the all situation.

Santosh Khatiwada

Manager

11 + Years Experience

Kalpana Koirala Arjyal is the Marketing Manager of our company with over 10 years of experience in the tourism industry and has been working with us for the past 3 years. Her excellent communication skills help customers feel safe, comfortable, and confident throughout their journey. Friendly, energetic, and highly active, she is known for building strong relationships with clients and ensuring customer satisfaction at every stage of the tour. Based mainly in the office, she welcomes and assists guests while managing important customer details required for China visa processing. She coordinates closely with the documentation, reception, and accounting departments to maintain accurate records and ensure smooth operations. Kalpana stays in regular contact with travelers to collect and verify all necessary visa information, making sure every detail is accurate and complete. In addition to her office responsibilities, she occasionally joins Kailash tours to guide and support travelers personally, ensuring all customers remain comfortable, safe, and well cared for throughout the parikrama journey.

Kalpana Koirala

Marketing Manager

11 + Years Experience

Support Team

Behind the Scenes Excellence

Our dedicated support staff ensuring seamless operations

Tilak Sunar

USA Representative

Tilak Sunar is a valued USA representative of Kailash Trip Planner. With strong experience in customer relations and pilgrimage travel coordination, he is dedicated to assisting travelers throughout their Kailash Mansarovar journey. His friendly personality, professional approach, and commitment to excellent service help pilgrims feel confident and well-guided before and during the trip. Tilak is passionate about creating a smooth, comfortable, and spiritually meaningful travel experience for every guest.

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Anil Thapa

UK Representative

Anil Thapa is a dedicated UK representative of Kailash Trip Planner. He provides valuable assistance to pilgrims traveling for the sacred Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, helping with travel coordination, customer communication, and journey preparation. Known for his helpful nature, professionalism, and strong commitment to guest satisfaction, Anil works closely with travelers to ensure a smooth, safe, and spiritually fulfilling experience from beginning to end.

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Ashish Oli

AUS Representative

Ashish Oli is a valuable Australia representative of Kailash Trip Planner. He is dedicated to assisting pilgrims with travel guidance, trip coordination, and customer communication for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. With his professional approach, friendly communication, and commitment to quality service, Ashish helps travelers feel prepared and confident throughout their spiritual journey. His dedication contributes to creating a smooth and memorable pilgrimage experience for every guest.

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Ganesh Bohara

Guide

Ganesh Bohara is a highly experienced trekking guide with over 30 years of expertise in the tourism industry and has been working with our company since 2017. Over the years, he has explored and guided यात्रियों across many renowned trekking destinations, including the Everest Base Camp region, Langtang Valley, Upper Mustang, and several other Himalayan trails. He mainly specializes in high-altitude journeys above 5,000 meters and has successfully guided pilgrims to the Kailash Yatra more than 77 times. Known for his friendly personality and excellent communication skills, Ganesh creates a positive and enjoyable atmosphere during the journey. He is also a talented singer who entertains travelers along the trail, helping make the trekking experience more memorable and comfortable. With strong knowledge of altitude sickness, trekking safety, and first aid, he is well prepared to handle challenging situations calmly and professionally. His supportive attitude, leadership, and dedication to customer care make travelers feel safe, confident, and well guided throughout the journey.

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Ami Gurung

Documentation Officer

Ami Gurung is the Documentation Officer of our company with 3 years of experience in the documentation field and an additional 6 years of experience working as a front desk officer. She is a hardworking, dedicated, and responsible professional who plays an important role in managing both front desk operations and documentation processes whenever required. Ami is responsible for collecting, organizing, and verifying all documents and information provided by customers for visa applications and other travel procedures. Her attention to detail and ability to handle a large volume of work efficiently help ensure smooth and accurate processing for every traveler. Known for her positive attitude and energetic personality, she creates a welcoming environment for customers and brings positive energy to the workplace. Her commitment, professionalism, and supportive nature make her a valuable member of our team.

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Subash Rai

Guide

Mr. Subash Rai is one of the most experienced and dedicated guides at Namaste Holidays/ Kailash Trip Planner, working with the company since 2017. He has completed the sacred Mount Kailash pilgrimage more than 50 times and is highly experienced in high-altitude travel and medical support. Known for his kind nature, sweet words, calm behavior, and peaceful mind, Mr. Rai manages groups very smoothly and makes travelers feel comfortable and supported throughout the journey. He has also traveled to many mountain and trekking regions across Nepal, gaining valuable experience in mountain environments and adventure travel.

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Khumraj rayamajhi

Cook

Mr. Khumraj Rayamajhi is the best and most experienced cook at Kailash Trip Planner. He has been working with the company since 2017 and is well respected for his dedication and teamwork in the kitchen. He has completed the sacred Mount Kailash journey more than 108 times, showing his great experience in high-altitude travel and group support. He is always helpful to other cooks and works with great responsibility. He also has experience in Nepal treks and mountain regions of Nepal, making him an important and trusted member of the team.

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Amrit kumar Khadka

Team Member

Mr. Amrit Kumar Khadka is a dedicated and energetic team member at Namaste Holidays/ Kailash Trip Planner, working with the company since 2019. He is known for his positive attitude, friendly personality, and excellent group management skills. He has completed the sacred Mount Kailash pilgrimage more than 30 times His cheerful nature and beautiful smile create a warm and welcoming atmosphere for travelers. With his kind behavior, patience, and positive energy, Mr. Khadka handles groups very smoothly and makes every journey comfortable, enjoyable, and memorable for guests.

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Chandra bahadur magar

Medical Expert

Mr. Chandra Bahadur Magar is a skilled and dedicated team member at Namaste Holidays/ Kailash Trip Planner, working with the company since 2019. He is highly experienced in the medical field and is well known for guiding travelers with care, confidence, and responsibility. Mr. Magar has completed the sacred Mount Kailash pilgrimage more than 35 times, gaining valuable experience in high-altitude travel and traveler care. With his helpful nature and good guiding skills, he supports travelers throughout the journey and helps make every tour safe, comfortable, and enjoyable.

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Juddha Bahadur Rai

Team Member

Mr. Juddha Bahadur Rai is a lively and fun-loving member of the team, working with the company since 2017. He is well known for his funny behavior and cheerful character, which always brings smiles and laughter to both team members and travelers. He has completed the sacred Mount Kailash pilgrimage more than 50 times, gaining strong experience in high-altitude journeys and group handling. He has also worked in many mountain regions of Nepal, building valuable trekking and adventure experience. With his positive energy and entertaining personality, he helps create a happy and relaxed atmosphere, making every journey more enjoyable for travelers.

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Jeevan Ghale

Guide

Mr. Jeevan Ghale is a friendly and dedicated guide, working with the company since 2019. He is known for his kind nature and helpful attitude toward travelers. He has completed the sacred Mount Kailash pilgrimage more than 25 times, gaining strong experience in high-altitude journeys and group handling. He has also worked in many mountain regions of Nepal, building solid experience in trekking and adventure travel. With his friendly behavior and caring guidance, Mr. Ghale makes every tour safe, comfortable, and enjoyable for all travelers.

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Shankar magar

Team Member

Mr. Shankar Magar is a new and sweet member of the team. He joined the company in 2023 and is known in the office for his kind and friendly nature. Even though he is new, he has completed the sacred Mount Kailash pilgrimage more than 15 times, gaining strong experience in high-altitude travel and group support. He has also worked in many mountain regions of Nepal, building good experience in trekking and mountain environments. He is very polite, helpful, and quickly becoming a trusted and valuable part of the Namaste Holidays team.

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Dil kumar sunuwar

Guide

Mr. Dil Kumar Sunuwar is a passionate and energetic guide. He joined the company in 2020 and is appreciated for his friendly nature and positive attitude. He has completed the sacred Mount Kailash pilgrimage more than 20 times, gaining strong experience in high-altitude journeys and group support. He has also worked in different mountain regions of Nepal, where he developed solid trekking and adventure travel experience. With his active personality and supportive behavior, he always takes good care of travelers and ensures a safe and enjoyable journey.

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Praveen tamang jimba

Guide

Mr. Praveen Tamang Jimba is a dedicated and experienced guide at Namaste Holidays, working with the company since 2017. He is known for his calm nature, energetic personality, and professional guiding style. He has completed the sacred Mount Kailash pilgrimage 25 times, gaining strong experience in high-altitude journeys and group handling. He also has good experience in Nepal treks and mountain regions of Nepal, making him a reliable and trusted guide for travelers.

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Krishna bohora

Guide

Mr. Krishna Bohora is a dedicated guide, working with the company since 2019. He is known for his friendly and helpful nature, always taking good care of travelers during the journey. He has completed the sacred Mount Kailash pilgrimage more than 30 times and has strong experience in high-altitude travel and group handling. He also has good experience in Nepal treks and mountain regions of Nepal, making him a trusted and experienced guide for travelers.

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Ngawang Thile Sherpa

Guide

Mr. Ngawang Thile Sherpa is a calm and experienced staff member, working with the company since 2017. He is known for his peaceful nature and responsible behavior while taking care of travelers. He has completed the sacred Mount Kailash pilgrimage more than 55 times, gaining strong experience in high-altitude travel and group support. He is also good in medical assistance and has experience in Nepal treks and mountain regions of Nepal, making him a reliable and trusted member of the team.

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Anu Khadgi

Rceptionist

Miss Anu Khadgi is a dedicated staff member at Namaste Holidays, working as a receptionist since 2024. She has 3 years of experience in front desk operations and customer service. She manages front desk responsibilities including answering phone calls, assisting clients, and handling daily office communication with care and professionalism. She also supports the permit application process by collecting required documents, preparing forms, coordinating with clients, staff and submitting applications to the concerned authorities, ensuring a smooth and organized workflow for all tours. With her polite nature, responsibility, and professional attitude, she plays an important role in providing efficient service and maintaining smooth communication with travelers.

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