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About Me

I have over 15 years experience in travel and trade, and own one of the few travel organisations which started with CSR, Responsible Travel, and value-based decision-making systems.

I am quite active in international networking for advancement of responsible travel (principles and practice) and am also working on regional mutually beneficial alliances (to increase effectiveness and spread of Responsible Travel).

I have a very good knowledge of immersive travel in Nepal, Tibet, India and Ghana, and some knowledge of travel in Bhutan. I am a native of Nepal, and have lived in India for over 25 years, in Ghana for three, and in Nepal for the rest of my life.

I work in the area of travel and tourism development, and specially in responsible tourism, and so some unique local experiences I can help you plan are:

- Yoga classes, cooking classes, getting your horoscope read, or getting an ayurvedic check up done (basically a holistic yoga experience)
- Joining locals on a harvest, or in the fields
- Designing a totally tailormade trek, suitable to your specific interests and needs
- Joining a local meditation course or learning more about Buddhism or Hinduism or even Shamanism
- Getting a volunteer placement organised in Nepal

Ask me about these experiences or anything else about my area. I'd love to help you plan your trip!

See you in the mountains!

My Links

...be inpired, the socialtours blog!

Follow news, views and reviews by socialtours about anything at all, mostly on responsible tourism and its ramifications.

Follow Raj on Twitter

ramblings about the industry, tips and hints on traveling responsibly and trekking in Nepal.

Nepal Travel Advisory

Written by Raj and his team, this travel advisory is written from the ground, and by locals, hence has more 'real' information than the government advisories.

Raj's Travel Company in Nepal

socialtours are soft adventure specialists based in Kathmandu, Nepal and five time nominees for the prestigious Responsible Tourism Awards in the UK. They offer tailor made holidays that are environmentally and socially responsible and contribute to the local economy.

socialtours on Much Better Adventures

"Raj and the socialtours team are Nepalese trekking and mountain specialists who are leading by example. Whatever your Himalayan plans, they can turn them into reality. An expert group absolutely dedicated to their principles of respect, honesty, social inclusion and environmental protection, it is no wonder they are getting so much recognition for their outstanding service..." (to read more click on the above link)