Meet Our
Managing Director

Shiva Dhakal is the managing director of a group of companies in the tourism sector, including hotels, restaurants, travel magazines, a leading developer and provider of community-based tourism experiences and a tour operator in Nepal. All of the ventures in the group have the mission of empowering local communities through tourism and hospitality. Some of them have been recognized internationally by organizations such as Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and International Institute for Peace through Tourism (IIPT). In 2020, Shiva Dhakal was recognized as one of the 40 global leaders in Sustainable Tourism by Global Shapers.

Meet Our
Managing Director

Shiva Dhakal is the managing director of a group of companies in the tourism sector, including hotels, restaurants, travel magazines, a leading developer and provider of community-based tourism experiences and a tour operator in Nepal. All of the ventures in the group have the mission of empowering local communities through tourism and hospitality. Some of them have been recognized internationally by organizations such as Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and International Institute for Peace through Tourism (IIPT). In 2020, Shiva Dhakal was recognized as one of the 40 global leaders in Sustainable Tourism by Global Shapers.
Timeline

Over the years, as our business evolved, so did our understanding of how tourism can be used as a force for good. Since 2012, we have been focusing our efforts on bringing more local actors into the tourism value chain.

2005
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Established with a vision to create authentic, and memorable experiences for travelers in Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet.

2006
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Letter of appreciation by NMA for obtaining to 10 positions for selling large number of trekking permits.

2009
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Started Sustainable Table (Donated USD 5.00 per person for CSR from every trip organized by RMT)

2011
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Letter of Appreciation by NMA for obtaining 4th position for large selling large number of trekking permits in 2010 and 2011.

2012
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Started Panauti Homestay

2013
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  • DMC of the year '2013' by Shoestring
  • Open Bricks Cafe
  • Letter of Appreciation by TAAN for obtaining 1st position for selling large number of TIMS for year 2013(Royal mountain Travel)

2014
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  • Started Barauli Homestay
  • Started Nuwakot Homestay
  • Inside Himalayas magazine was established to share real, and authentic stories about people living in the Himalayas with the world

2015
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  • Awarded as Top Group Sales Agent of 2015 for Outstanding performance.
  • Earthquake Relief Fund distribution for Leaders/Guides/Porters/Drivers, from G adventures.
  • Supported Volunteer efforts by our Leaders and Guides during earthquake period.

2016
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  • Forbes Magazine featured CHN and RMT 2016
  • Establishment of Traditional Comfort Boutique Hotel.
  • CHN featured in Independent.co.uk.

2017
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  • "Excellence in Sustainability"
  • certification in 2017.
  • DMC of the year "2017" by Shoestring.
  • Managing Director of Royal Mountain group presented on Community Homestay Network at the UN headquaters.

2018
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. Community Homestay Network received €225,000 grant from booking booster for creating more jobs, more promotion, more social investment and overall more impact through tourism.

2019
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  • As a part of sustainable tourism, introducing electric vechicles with Women drivers at the forefront.
  • Ripple effect 2019 by G Adventures award for our contribution to bettering local lives through tourism.
  • IIPT awarded with Resilience efforts through cultural Diversity 2019 for our contribution to promoting cultural diversity through tourism.

2020
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  • 2020 PATA Gold Award for Community -Based Tourism for our contribution of developing and promoting community based experiences in Nepal
  • Introduced Kosheli Project with the aid from booking booster.

Timeline

Over the years, as our business evolved, so did our understanding of how tourism can be used as a force for good. Since 2012, we have been focusing our efforts on bringing more local actors into the tourism value chain.

2005
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Established with a vision to create authentic, and memorable experiences for travelers in Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet.

2006
img

Letter of appreciation by NMA for obtaining to 10 positions for selling large number of trekking permits.

2009
img

Started Sustainable Table (Donated USD 5.00 per person for CSR from every trip organized by RMT)

2011
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Letter of Appreciation by NMA for obtaining 4th position for large selling large number of trekking permits in 2010 and 2011.

2012
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Started Panauti Homestay

2013
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. DMC of the year '2013' by Shoestring
. Open Bricks Cafe
. Letter of Appreciation by TAAN for obtaining 1st position for selling large number of TIMS for year 2013(Royal mountain Travel)

2014
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.Started Barauli Homestay
. Started Nuwakot Homestay
. Inside Himalayas magazine was established to share real, and authentic stories about people living in the Himalayas with the world

2015
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. Awarded as Top Group Sales Agent of 2015 for Outstanding performance.
. Earthquake Relief Fund distribution for Leaders/Guides/Porters/Drivers, from G adventures.
. Supported Volunteer efforts by our Leaders and Guides during earthquake period.

2016
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. Forbes Magazine featured CHN and RMT 2016
. Establishment of Traditional Comfort Boutique Hotel.
. CHN featured in Independent.co.uk.

2017
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. "Excellence in Sustainability" certification in 2017.
. DMC of the year "2017" by Shoestring.
. Managing Director of Royal Mountain group presented on Community Homestay Network at the UN headquaters.

2018
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. Community Homestay Network received €225,000 grant from booking booster for creating more jobs, more promotion, more social investment and overall more impact through tourism.

2019
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. As a part of sustainable tourism, introducing electric vechicles with Women drivers at the forefront.
. Ripple effect 2019 by G Adventures award for our contribution to bettering local lives through tourism.
. IIPT awarded with Resilience efforts through cultural Diversity 2019 for our contribution to promoting cultural diversity through tourism.

2020
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. 2020 PATA Gold Award for Community -Based Tourism for our contribution of developing and promoting community based experiences in Nepal
. Introduced Kosheli Project with the aid from booking booster.

2021
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. Community Homestay Network is selected as one of the winners for UNWTO SDGs Global startup.
. Initiated Women in the lead to encourage Nepali Female travelers to travel inside country.
. Appreciation by Homestay Association of Nepal for establishing professional tourism.

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