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.

Finjo Lopchan, a native of Langtang, has been an integral part of Climbalaya since 2015. In his role as Senior Field Logistics Manager, he expertly manages all aspects of expedition and trekking logistics. His dedication and expertise are invaluable to Climbalaya. Beyond his logistical prowess, Finjo is a seasoned climber, having summited Everest, and actively contributes to regional commerce as an Executive Board Member of the Nepal Trans Himalaya Border Commerce Association.

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.

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.

Ang Pasang Sherpa joined Climbalaya as a cook in 2021 and has been an integral part of our team. Ang Pasang 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.

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.

Da Chhree Sherpa hails from Phortse and has been working with Climbalaya as climbing Sherpa, trekking and peak climbing guide since 2021. A well-known and liked member of our Sherpa team has climbed Mt. Everest – 4 times, Mt. Shishapangma, Mt. Manaslu, Mt. Annapurna, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Baruntse, Mt. Amadablam and other smaller peaks.

Kami Rita Sherpa hails from Mende, Solukhumbu and has been working with Climbalaya as climbing Sherpa, trekking and peak climbing guide since 2020. A well-known and liked member of our Sherpa team has climbed Mt. Everest – 2 times, Mt. Annapurna, Mt. Cho-Oyu and other smaller peaks.

Lhakpa Chhiri hails from Bengkar and has been working with Climbalaya as climbing Sherpa, trekking and peak climbing guide since 2022. Lhakpa has climbed Mt. Everest 8000m, Mt. Manaslu 2 times, times, Island peak, Lobuche peak and Mera peak.

Lhakpa Chhiring hails from Pangboche and has been working with Climbalaya as climbing Sherpa, trekking and peak climbing guide since 2022. Lhakpa has climbed Mt. Everest 8 times, Mt. Cho-Oyu 3 times, Mt. Manaslu 2 times, Mt. Lhotse 2 time, Kanchanjunga 1 time, Mt. Himlung 1 time, Mt. Amadablam 13 times and Island peak, Lobuche peak and Mera peak.

Lhakpa Tshering, originally from Thame village in the Solukhumbu district, has been an integral part of Climbalaya since 2021. Lhakpa has experiences on Mt. Everest North, Mt. Shishapangma and has summitted island peak and Lobuche Peak. He aims to become a successful climbing guide in the near future and is a keen learner.

Ngawang Rapke Sherpa hails from Theso village in Solukhumbu district and has been associated with Climbalaya from 2021. Ngawang’s dedication towards his duties is beyond comparison and his humble attitude has been liked by one and all. Ngawang has successfully scaled Mt. Everest 6 times, Mt. Kanchanjunga, Mt. Manaslu, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Himlung and other smaller peaks.

Pasang hails from Jarok 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. Manaslu 1 time, Mt. Amadablam 2 times, Island peak, Lobuche peak and Mera peak.

Pemba Tenzing hails from Thamo and has been working with Climbalaya as trekking and peak climbing guide since 2017. A very careful planner, positive attitude and his wealth of experience makes him one of the most sought guide. Pemba has scaled Mt. Everest 8000m, Mt. Muztaghata 3 times, smaller peaks like Island Peak, Labuche Peak, Mera Peak.

Tshering Gyaljen hails from Samde village , Thame. He began his career in trekking and mountaineering adventure after taking keen interest in wall climbing and the motivation and inspiration from his father, Pemba Tenzin Sherpa, a renowned Sherpa guide with 17 successful Everest summits. From guiding trekking teams and climbing smaller peaks Tshering has emerged as an aspiring guide, and a mountaineer. He has successfully summited Everest and Mt. Cho-Oyu and is keen on sharing his Himalayan culture and magnificent mountaineering and trekking experiences with the adventure community worldwide. Along with his mountaineering career Tshering also follows his academic pursuits and has recently graduated in IT.