Biography of Pasang Sherpa

Pasang Sherpa - Chairman/Owner, Professional Sherpa Trekking & Tour Guide, Nepal Trekking Tourism & Adventure

Biography - Who I Am

My name is Pasang Sherpa, a Sherpa tourism entrepreneur born and raised in Maapya Dudhkoshi Rural Municipality-4, Chyangmiteng (Mera Village) on December 25, 1978. Located in the eastern part of the Everest Base Camp trek, my village is a 35-minute flight from Kathmandu, followed by about a 3-hour walk from Phaplu Airport. Today, Chyangmiteng is accessible by road, with a 1.5-hour jeep ride from Phaplu or the district headquarters in Salleri.

I spent most of my childhood in this isolated village until moving to Kathmandu in 1995 to pursue further studies and seek a better future. I joined college in Kathmandu and began working as a trekking porter, assistant guide, and guide. The most challenging period of my tourism career was from 1995 to 2000. During this time, I balanced my trekking work with my education, completing a 2-year I.Com and a 3-year BBS degree by 2001. Despite my ambition to become a Chartered Accountant, financial constraints and my background in a low-income family made this dream difficult to achieve.

After submitting my CV to 17 different companies in 2001, I finally secured a job as an IT Marketing Officer, where I worked hard to convince businesses to build websites and utilize software, earning a monthly salary of NPR 4,000, including travel allowance. This role helped me gain valuable experience for my future career. My two brothers were also struggling in the tourism sector as porters, guides, and cooks.

After extensive research on the trekking business, we registered Mountain Sherpa Trekking. However, the political crisis in Nepal posed significant challenges for many trekking companies. Seeking better opportunities, I planned to move to the USA for work and study in 2003. Unfortunately, my visa applications were unsuccessful twice. Undeterred, I traveled to Kabul, Afghanistan, in September 2003, where I worked at a military camp for nearly two years. This experience taught me about the hard work of people in foreign lands to support their families and find happiness.

Upon returning to Kathmandu in October 2005, the political situation had improved somewhat, particularly during the Maoist insurgency. I began leading our trekking company, focusing on growth despite the challenges faced until 2007. Instead of seeking work abroad, I decided to create opportunities in my own country for myself and my family. As an avid traveler, I gained valuable leadership skills through countless trekking experiences in the Himalayas.

Over time, I expanded our offerings to include cultural tours in Tibet, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, and beyond. Meeting trekkers and travelers from around the world and sharing their stories ignited my passion for exploring the globe. My first trip outside Nepal was in May 2011 with my wife, visiting Thailand, Singapore, and Malaysia for 11 days, which felt like a honeymoon trip after our marriage in February 2006.

Countries I Have Visited:

1. India: September 2003, February 2012, February 2013 (3 times)

2. Afghanistan: September 2003

3. Thailand: May 2011, February 2019 (2 times)

4. Singapore: May 2011

5. Malaysia: May 2011

6. Bhutan: July 2011, June 2016, June 2018 (3 times)

7. South Korea: March 2013

8. Estonia: July 2013

9. Australia: March 2014

10. United Kingdom: January 2014

11. UAE (Dubai): October 2015, December 2019 (2 times)

12. Brazil: July 2014

13. USA: February 2015, January 2016, January 2017, October 2018 (4 times)

14. Sri Lanka: January 2017

15. Egypt: June 2017

16. Bali (Indonesia): July 2017

17. Germany: January 2018

18. Switzerland: January 2018

19. France: January 2018

20. China: June 2018

21. Myanmar: February 2019

22. Vietnam: February 2019, January 8-12, 2024

23. Cambodia: February 2019

24. Tibet (Lhasa-Kailash): May 2019

25. Tanzania: December 2019 (summited Kilimanjaro, one of the Seven Summits)

26. Canada: March 12-24, 2022

27. Japan: January 13-21, 2024

I have many more bucket list countries awaiting my visit. Traveling is not just a passion for me; it’s a way of life. I plan to complete a tour of the Seven Wonders of the World and conquer the Seven Summits.

I will keep this page updated with my future travels. For me, life is either a daring adventure or nothing.

Namaste / Tashi Delek