Voice of Our Leadership
Our vision at Adventure Outdoor Treks & Expeditions is to deliver responsible Himalayan travel experiences that bridge cultures and honor local communities. With leadership from Dr. Kalyan Raj Sharma and Ms. Pragya Sharma Pathak, we offer sustainable, authentic and curated adventures.
Ms. Pragya Sharma Pathak
Managing Director
Travel is about connecting cultures, building friendships, and creating meaningful experiences. As Managing Director of Adventure Outdoor Trek & Expeditions and Adventure Outdoor Excursion Pvt. Ltd., I lead our team in providing authentic, sustainable, and memorable travel services in Nepal and abroad. With the guidance of our Chairman, Dr. Kalyan Raj Sharma, we are committed to promoting responsible tourism, respecting local communities, and strengthening international travel connections.
Ms. Pragya Sharma Pathak is a seasoned tourism entrepreneur and business leader with over two decades of hands-on experience in Nepal's travel, hospitality, and expedition industry. Born and raised in Kathmandu, she holds a Master of Business Studies (MBS) from Shankerdev Campus, a Bachelor in Commerce from Nepal Commerce Campus, and a 9-month postgraduate qualification in Business Analysis from the National University of Singapore, a foundation that blends academic rigor with real-world commercial strategy.
Ms. Sharma began her career as a professional English-speaking tour guide (1998–2000), giving her an intimate, ground-level understanding of Nepal's tourism landscape. She went on to become Director of Adventure Outdoor Excursion Pvt. Ltd. in 2001 and was appointed Managing Director of Adventure Outdoor Treks and Expedition Pvt. Ltd. in 2009, a role she continues to hold.
As Marketing Director, she has represented Nepal at the world's premier travel trade fairs, including WTM London (2010–2023), ITB Berlin (2009–2017), CITM China (2005–2018), and the Travel Adventure Show in Washington D.C. (2015–2018), building lasting relationships with international partners across four continents.
Beyond business, Ms. Sharma is actively engaged in community work, serving as Vice President of the Everest Future Foundation and Treasurer of the Nepal-China Friendship Forum. She is fluent in Nepali, Hindi, and English, with spoken proficiency in Chinese.
At a glance
- Managing Director, Adventure Outdoor Treks and Expedition Pvt. Ltd. (2009–present)
- 25+ years in Nepal's tourism, trekking and hospitality industry
- Represented Nepal at WTM London, ITB Berlin, CITM China and more
- Postgraduate in Business Analysis, National University of Singapore
- Vice President, Everest Future Foundation
- Treasurer, Nepal-China Friendship Forum
- Fluent in Nepali, Hindi and English; spoken Chinese