Biography
BOARD OF TRUSTEE 2023-26
KIWANIS NEPAL DISTRICT GOVERNOR 2020-21
Active in Kiwanis Activities 2015 – Present
Born: 26 Nov, 1966 Tulsipur, Dang, Nepal Spouse: Shila Lamsal
CHAIRMAN: Makalu Adventure Group of Companies
CHILDREN: Simon Lamsal Student/Master’s Degree Samson Lamsal Student/Secondary School
LANGUAGES: Nepali – Native or Bilingual Proficiency, English – Full Professional Proficiency, Hindi – Professional Working Proficiency, Japanese – Basic Conversational Proficiency
TRAVEL HISTORY: USA, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, France, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Turkey, China, Hongkong, Taiwan, India, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Japan, Korea, South Africa, Middle East, Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Russia, Australia, New Zealand etc (30+) – (Major Travels done to promote tourism in Nepal)
EXPERIENCE AND LEADERSHIP ROLES
- Kiwanis International Board of Trustee
- ASPAC Growth Chair Kiwanis, 2023-26
- Immediate Past Governor Kiwanis Nepal, 2021-22
- District Governor Kiwanis Nepal, 2020-21
- ASPAC Organizing Chair Kiwanis Nepal, 2020
- Governor Elect Kiwanis Nepal District, 2019-20
- Provisional Governor Elect: Kiwanis Nepal, 2018-19
- President Kathmandu Kiwanis Club, 2017-18
- Founder Member Kiwanis International Nepal
- Kiwanis Clubs Kiwanis Club of Kathmandu, Nepal
- Kiwanis Club of Peace Nepal Kiwanis Club of Likasi
- DCR-Virtual Kiwanis Club of Eye of the Tiger eKiwanis, I-I, Kiwanis Club of Helping Hands
PARTICIPATIONS IN INTERNATIONAL CONVENTIONS
- Kiwanis International Las Vegas Convention 2018
- Kiwanis International Orlando Convention 2019
- Kiwanis International Salt Lake City Convention 2021
- Kiwanis International Indianapolis Convention 2022
- Kiwanis International Minneapolis Convention 2023
- Kiwanis International Denver Convention 2024
- Kiwanis International Pittsburgh Convention 2025
AWARDS & CERTIFICATES
- Distinguish Governor Award (By: Kiwanis International)
- 100 member growth Award (By: Kiwanis International)
- George F. Hixson Fellowship Kiwanis International
- Nepal Tourism Award -2016 (By: Nanda Bahadur Pun, Vice President of Nepal)
- Tourism Man of The Year -2016 (Honoured By: Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba, Organised By: Ganatabya Nepal)
- Seventh Position 2069/70-2070/71: Nepal Mountaineering Association
- Ninth Position 2074/75: Nepal Mountaineering Association
- Forth Position 2078/79: Nepal Mountaineering Association
- Tourism Good-will Ambassador-2016/17 (By: Nepal Tourism Board, National Tourism Organization)
- Certificate of Appreciation, by a Tourism Fortnightly Magazine (By: Prithivi Subba Gurung, Minister of Tourism, Culture & Civil Aviation)
- Commendation by The Burbank City Council, USA (Presented By: Stacey Murphy, Mayor)
- Five Clubs Extension Chairperson Award (2002/2003) [Lions Clubs International Headquarter, USA]
- Best Region Chairperson Award (2002/2003) [Presented By: His Excellency US Ambassador Michael E. Malinowski]
- One Club Extension Chairperson Award (2001/2002) [Lions Clubs International Headquarter, USAJ
- Best Zone Chairperson Award (2001/2002)
- International President’s Certificate Of Appreciation (Awarded By: Kay. K. Fukushima, Int. President 2002/2003)
- Five Membership Growth Award (2002/2003) Club President Appreciation Award
- [Lions Clubs International District 325-AJ
- District Governor’s Certification Of Appreciation (2001/2002)
- District Governor’s Certification Of Appreciation (2000/2001)
DONATION:
- Approx 5000$ donation to Kiwanians/Childrens
OTHER SOCIAL AFFILIATIONS
- Social Security Chairperson 2007/2008 District 325-A
- District Chairperson 2004/2007 District 325-A
- Region Chairperson 2002/2003 District 325-A
- Zone Chairperson 2001/2002 District 325-A
- President + Other Responsibilities 1998/2001, Kathmandu Friendship Lions Club
BUSINESS AND CAREER
- Managing Director: Makalu Adventure Pvt. Ltd. (Since 1998)
- Chairman: Makalu Adventure Group of Companies (5+)
- Executive Director: Adventure Nepal Makalu Trekking Pvt. Ltd. (Sister concern)
- Chairman: Thamel Eco Resort Hotels and Hospitality and Yoga Retreats (3+)
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
- Governor (Head of the Organization): Kiwanis International Nepal (2020 & 2021)
- General Secretary: Nepal Mountaineering Association (2022-Present)
- President: Nepal Yoga Association (2018-2022)
- General Secretary: (TAAN) – 2011 to 2013
- Treasurer: (TAAN) – 2007 to 2009
- Executive Member: (NCA) – 2009 to 2011
- President: Porters Progress Nepal – 2009 to 2011