MR. ASHOK CHANDRA POKHAREL MANAGING DIRECTOR- HIMALAYAN JOURNEYS & SHANGRILA TOURS Ashok Pokharel is the Managing Director of Shangri La Tours (Pvt.) Ltd., the Authorized Service Contractor for UPS in Nepal, and leads several other ventures including Himalayan Journeys, Rum Doodle, APG Nepal, Shangri La Logistics, and Shangri La Education Foundation. Active in Nepal’s travel industry since 1990, he is currently serving his third consecutive term as President of the Nepal Association of Tour Operators (NATO). He has previously held leadership roles in the Nepal Tourism Board, Nepal Airlines Corporation, and PATA Nepal Chapter, where he served as Chairman and Honorary Secretary. Mr. Pokharel has represented Nepal on international platforms including the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Board and Asia Division Steering Committee. He is also a Charter Member and Past President of the Rotary Club of Kathmandu Metro and has served as Assistant Governor of Rotary International District 3292. An experienced industry leader and speaker, he continues to contribute to Nepal’s tourism development and global engagement. Close
MANAGING DIRECTOR- HIMALAYAN JOURNEYS & SHANGRILA TOURS
Ashok Pokharel is the Managing Director of Shangri La Tours (Pvt.) Ltd., the Authorized Service Contractor for UPS in Nepal, and leads several other ventures including Himalayan Journeys, Rum Doodle, APG Nepal, Shangri La Logistics, and Shangri La Education Foundation.
Active in Nepal’s travel industry since 1990, he is currently serving his third consecutive term as President of the Nepal Association of Tour Operators (NATO). He has previously held leadership roles in the Nepal Tourism Board, Nepal Airlines Corporation, and PATA Nepal Chapter, where he served as Chairman and Honorary Secretary.
Mr. Pokharel has represented Nepal on international platforms including the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Board and Asia Division Steering Committee. He is also a Charter Member and Past President of the Rotary Club of Kathmandu Metro and has served as Assistant Governor of Rotary International District 3292.
An experienced industry leader and speaker, he continues to contribute to Nepal’s tourism development and global engagement.
Close