Mohan Lamsal founded Makalu Adventures in 1998 having worked with another trekking agency for 10 years and carried with him a depth of knowledge and experience. Makalu Adventure aims to provide the highest level of advice, planning and service.
An adventurer by nature, Mohan has trekked all regions of the Nepal and Tibet Himalaya; his aim to identify logistic challenges and the feasibility of new trekking routes. In 2016 Makalu Adventure announce two new routes, the Limi Valley Trek in far western Nepal and a new route from Nar Phu to Lo Manthang over the Teri La pass. Mohan also pioneered the Lhasa to Kathmandu Mountain Bike Tour.
The Trekking Agency Association of Nepal is a body that represents all trekking agencies in Nepal and Mohan was elected to the key post of General Secretary for 2011 to 2013, he later became the Treasurer of the association.
Porters play a vital role in the success of any trek or expedition.
Mohan played a vital role in the formation of the Porters Association which was formed to ensure porters are fairly paid and correctly equipped. Trekking agencies now provide porters with suitable clothing and equipment to match the seasons and conditions. In addition each porter is now covered by injury and life insurance. Mohan served as president of the porters association from 2009 to 2011.
In addition to his business and charitable commitments Mohan frequently travels the world representing Nepal at travel marts introducing others to the adventures on offer in the Nepal Himalaya.
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Makalu Adventure Pvt. Ltd.
Managing Director
Amrit Marg, Thamel, Kathmandu
014417522, 014420136
014417524
info@makalu-adventure.com
makaluadventures@gmail.com
Makalu Adventure Travel & Tours Pvt. Ltd.
Chairman
Amrit Marg, Thamel, Kathmandu
[Sister Concern]
Adventure Nepal Makalu Trekking Pvt. Ltd.
Executive Chairman
[Sister Concern]
Hotel Thamel Eco Resort
Chairman
Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal
[Sister Concern]
Nepal Yoga Retreat
Chairman
Nagarkot, Chhaling
MOMO Hut
Chairman
Thamel, Kathmandu
Hotel Thamel Holiday Inn
Chairman
Thamel, Kathmandu
Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA)
General Secretary
2022 to current
Trekking Agencies' Association of Nepal (TAAN)
General Secretary
2011 to 2013
Trekking Agencies' Association of Nepal (TAAN)
Treasurer
2007 to 2009
Nepal Canyoning Association (NCA)
Executive Member
2009 to 2011
Nepal Yoga Association
President
2016
Porters Progress Nepal
President
2009 to 2011
Nepal Tourism Award - 2016
Awarded by : Nanda Bahadur Pun, Vice President of Nepal
Tourism Good-will Ambassador – 2016/17
Awarded by :Nepal Tourism Board, National Tourism Organisation
Certificate of Appreciation, by a Tourism Fortnightly Magazine
Awarded by : Prithivi Subba Gurung, Minister of Tourism, Culture & Civil Aviation
Commendation by The Burbank City Council, USA
Awarded by : Stacey Murphy, Mayor
Five Clubs Extension Chairperson Award (2002/2003)
Awarded by : Lions Clubs International Headquarter, USA
Best Region Chairperson Award (2002/2003)
Awarded by : His Excellency US Ambassador Michael E. Malinowski
One Club Extension Chairperson Award (2001/2002)
Awarded by : Lions Clubs International Headquarter, USA
Best Zone Chairperson Award
2001/2002
International President’s Certificate Of Appreciation 2002/2003
Awarded by : Kay. K. Fukushima, Int. President
Five Membership Growth Award (2002/2003) Club President Appreciation Award
Awarded by : Lions Clubs International District 325-A
Due to the ongoing global impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) and the likelihood of international borders remaining closed for an extended period of time, Adventure Hub Nepal has suspended all trips until October 2020.The COVID-19 pandemic had paused the world for months. Given the restrictions and protocols although most of the industry has resumed through time, the tourism industry in Nepal remained shut ever since the pandemic has been declared. The busiest streets of the major tourist hub in the heart of Kathmandu; Thamel went through a pin drop silence for almost 8 months now. As off all the travellers who have planned to visit the Himalayas in 2020 had to postpone their trip to the hopeful following year.
On 16 Sept, 2020 the cabinet meeting held by the government of Nepal, has declared to resume the tourism industry by allowing all the tourism activities following proper health and safety measures. The cabinet passed the decision to allow the international tourists by resuming the On-arrival visa service from 17 October, 2020. The guideline has instructed the tourists arriving in Nepal are required to obtain a PCR Test with a COVID-19 Negative remark; not older than 72 hours. Tourist with the negative PCR report are not bound to any kind of quarantine or self-isolation upon their arrival in Nepal and shall be able to continue the journey for their further destination in Nepal, adopting the safety measures and following the health and sanitization guidelines of WHO..............