
Founder & field reviewer
Hari Kumar Shrestha
Founder · Accessible Adventure
Meet Hari Kumar Shrestha, founder of Accessible Adventure, with tourism experience since 1997 and firsthand Himalayan trekking and guiding experience.
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Hari Kumar Shrestha is the Founder and director of Accessible Adventure. Hari Kumar has been in the tourism industry since 1997 and has over 25 years of experience. He has worked in the Himalayan Mountains for over ten years, first as a porter and then as a guide licensed by the government. His early exposure to travel and trekking inspired him to found his own company that offers the finest tour experiences available in Nepal.
He earned a bachelor's degree in Tourism Management and completed courses in foreign languages. By guiding tourists throughout the Himalayan Region, he has extensive knowledge of the culture and language of Nepal's indigenous people.
He was elected from more than 1,500 NATTA members to serve as an executive member and coordinator for the Tourism Management Department. Additionally, he is involved in social work. He is the president of Junkiri Nepal; as the president of a recognized NGO, he was elected as Joint-Secretary in February 2016 in NFN (NGO Federation of Nepal, Kathmandu).
He is passionate about nature, particularly mountaineering, and environmentally conscious in order to preserve rather than exploit the environment. He has experience climbing over 6,000 meters in height. His tourism exploits have taken him to numerous European and Asian nations. In dealing with numerous international tour operators, he has amassed a wealth of knowledge and experience regarding what constitutes an exceptional tourism experience.
If you decide to join him on an expedition to the majestic beauty of the Himalayan mountains, you will benefit from his extensive knowledge, experience, and passion for natural beauty.
Experience & credentials
- Tourism industry experience since 1997
- Over ten years in the Himalayas, first as a porter and then as a government-licensed guide
- Bachelor's degree in Tourism Management
- Foreign language courses
- Climbing experience above 6,000 metres
Areas of work
- Tourism leadership
- Founder and director of Accessible Adventure, working with international tour operators.
- Himalayan guiding
- Firsthand experience of Nepal's mountain routes, indigenous cultures, and languages.
- Nature and community
- A commitment to preserving the environment and involvement in social work.
Field review of our blog
Hari brings his firsthand trekking and tourism experience to field reviews of articles written by Himal Shrestha for Accessible Adventure.
