Manoj joined Climbalaya as an asst. Accountant in 2016 and has quickly learned all the required skills with extensive experience in accounting and financing. Manoj also makes sure that all the official documents of the organization are up to date and is always ready to learn new things. Manoj is currently pursuing a master’s degree in finance and accounting.

Ngima Tenzing Sherpa hails from Thame village in Solukhumbu district and has been a key member of Climbalaya. With his wealth of experience and expertise in managing logistical operations, he is Climbalayas’ expedition Sirdar on Mt. Everest and Mt. Manaslu every year. His ever friendly smile, positive and friendly attitude earns him much respect from all our clients and the Sherpa team.Ngima has successfully scaled Mt. Everest 3 times, Mt. Manaslu 1 time, Amadabalam, Himlung, and other smaller peaks.

Chhiring Wanchu Sherpa hails from Thame village in Solukhumbu district and has been working with Climbalaya ever since its establishment in 2014. Chhiring’s dedication towards his duties is beyond comparison and his humble attitude has been liked by one and all. When Chhiring is not on climbing and trekking duties, he is involved in playing Damngyang (A Tibetan/Sherpa guitar) and loves to sing and perform. He also teaches his skills to aspiring Sherpa and Tibetan musicians. Chhiring has successfully scaled Mt. Everest 9 times, Mt. Cho-Oyu 3 times, Mt. Manaslu 2 times, Mt. Lhotse, Muztaghata, Ama Dablam and other smaller peaks.

Pemba Tenjing (senior) is the elder brother of Mingma Sherpa, Director at Climbalaya and hails from Thame. A veteran of 17 successful summits on Everest and other 8000m peaks, Pemba is our senior climbing Sirdar and one of the strongest Sherpas that you will ever meet in the mountains. A quiet and humble person, Pemba looks after his family and his lodge in Thamo when is not climbing. Pemba’s other summits and experiences include Mt. Cho-Oyu 2 times, Mt. Shishapangma, Mt. Himlung, Mt. Baruntse, Mt. Muztaghata, Mt. Ama Dablam , Mt. Elbrus and other smaller peaks.

Pemba Tenjin (junior) hails from Thame and has been working with Climbalaya as climbing Sherpa, trekking and peak climbing guide since 2015. A very careful planner, positive attitude and his wealth of experience makes him one of the most sought guide. Pemba has scaled Mt. Everest 15 times and his other summits and experiences include Mt. Cho-Oyu 2 times, Mt. Shishapangma, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Muztaghata, Mt. Ama Dablam and other smaller peaks.

Kiran Baniya, originally from Thame village in the Solukhumbu district, has been an integral part of Climbalaya since 2018. Kiran has experiences on Mt. Everest, Baruntse, Amadablam, Pumori, Shishapangma and has summitted island peak multiple times. He has also summitted Cho-Oyu 8201m. 2 times in a single season.

Rita Goljen hails from Thame and has been working with Climbalaya as climbing Sherpa, trekking and peak climbing guide since 2016. A well-known and liked member of our Sherpa team has climbed Mt. Everest 3 times, Mt. Cho-Oyu, Mt. Baruntse and other smaller peaks.

Pemba Tenzing is the youngest member in our Sherpa team at 25 yrs and hails from Thame and has been working with Climbalaya as climbing Sherpa, and an asst. trekking and peak climbing guide since 2016. Pemba has summited Mt. Everest 4 times and is currently pursuing his advance mountaineering course. He aspires to be a successful certified Mountain guide in the near future.

Lhakpa hails from Phortse village and has been working with Climbalaya as climbing Sherpa since 2016. He has summited Mt. Everest 10 times and is a super strong Sherpa both at work and on the mountain. A very humble person and his wealth of experience makes him one of the most sought guides in Climbalaya. Lhakpa’s other summits and experiences include Mt. Manaslu 6 times, Mt. Lhotse, 2 times Mt. Muztaghata, Mt. Ama Dablam and other smaller peaks.

Ngima Nuru hails from Thameteng and has been working with Climbalaya as climbing Sherpa, trekking and peak climbing guide since 2018. A well-known and liked member of our Sherpa team has climbed Mt. Everest ­­­5 times, Mt. Cho-Oyu, Mt. Baruntse and other smaller peaks.

Naina Kumar Rai joined Climbalaya as a cook in 2016 and has been an integral part of our team. Kumar as he is fondly called is the man behind many of our successful expedition teams. Under challenging conditions, he ensures that the kitchen and dining tents are in good hygiene conditions and team is well fed with nutritious and variety of food.

Ngima Tshering hails from Thame and has been working with Climbalaya as climbing Sherpa, trekking and peak climbing guide. A well-known and liked member of our Sherpa team has climbed Mt. Everest 3 times, Mt. Amadablam 2 times, Island peak, Lobuche peak and Mera peak.

Pemba Nuru Sherpa hails from Thame and has been working with Climbalaya as climbing Sherpa, trekking and peak climbing guide since 2015. A quiet and humble person, Pemba Nuru is ever ready to perform his work and has climbed Mt. Everest 12 times, Mt. Cho Oyu 1 time, Mt. Shishapangma 1 time, Mt. Manaslu 2 times and other smaller peaks.

Lakpa Temba Sherpa hails from Bengkar and has been working with Climbalaya as climbing Sherpa, trekking and peak climbing guide since 2019. Lakpa has climbed Mt. Everest 4 times, Mt. Amadablam 1 time, Island peak, Lobuche peak and Mera peak.

Fura Chheten Sherpa, originally from Phortse village in the Solukhumbu district, has worked with Climbalaya since 2018. Fura has summitted Mt. Everest 8 times, Mt. Manaslu 6 times, Lhotse 2 times, and other peaks.