Languages
Nepali
English
French
Mr. Tashi Palzor Sherpa
Multifaceted Mountaineer and Social Entrepreneur
Mr. Tashi Palzor Sherpa is a versatile leader blending mountaineering prowess with social entrepreneurship. With a Master’s in Social Work from St. Xavier College and a Bachelor’s in Business Studies from Campion College, he excels in both academic and practical realms. He spearheads Sherpalaya Trek, a thriving trekking and expedition company, while also running Sherpa Kitchen, a restaurant in Pokhara that celebrates Sherpa heritage. His career spans roles like Program Officer at Mountain Spirit Nepal, where he oversaw project budgets, and District Project Officer at Concern Worldwide, where he championed community development. A skilled communicator fluent in Nepali, English, and French, Tashi has led treks across Nepal’s diverse trails as a certified guide. His expertise in project management, honed at GIZ’s INCLUDE, and his knack for photography and design make him a standout figure in Nepal’s adventure and social impact scenes.
Experiences
- Manages an import business for outdoor gear from China
- Led financial and logistic operations at Khumbu Shangrila Nepal Trek Pvt. Ltd
- Conducted socio-economic surveys in Gajeda and Kohalpur
- Trained in psychosocial counseling at Richmond Fellowship Nepal
- Organized teacher training and advocacy programs for Humanitarian Trust
- Completed Disaster Risk Reduction training for fieldwork safety
