Our Team

Santa Chaudhary – Founder

Santa started out as a trekking and tour guide in 1997 and later founded Apex Nepal Treks & Tours in 2009 with a dream to show the world the wonders of Nepal. He oversees staff in Kathmandu while also traveling throughout the Himalayan region (India, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka) to develop more tourism opportunities for Nepal. Santa works closely with the Nepal Tourism Board and the Nepal Mountaineering Association. He has also established the Foundation Apex Nepal (FAN).

 

 

 

Jim Damico – Advisor

Advisor Jim Damico

Jim has been traveling the world on foot and by bike. He has hiked the 2,190-mile Appalachian Trail and completed a 10,000-mile solo mountain bike trip throughout America. He has walked the 870-km Camino de Santiago in Spain and biked across Canada from Vancouver to Halifax. In recent years, Jim has decided to give back to the communities that were always so welcoming to him during his travels. He spent four years teaching English to the disadvantaged in Mongolia, and later served as a US Peace Corps volunteer in Thailand for three years. In 2019, he served again in Nepal and fell in love with the country and its people. Jim currently splits his time between Nepal and the USA, working closely with the staff at Apex Nepal Treks as an advisor.

 

 

 

Jayram Dahal – Mountain Guide

Lobuche Peak climbing

For almost 10 years, Jayram has led mountaineering and trekking trips across Nepal. He has traversed nearly all the major trekking routes in Nepal, including Kanchenjunga, Makalu-Barun, and his favorites: Everest, Manaslu, and Annapurna. Jayram has extensive training in first aid, mountaineering, and trekking, making him an outstanding leader. Energetic and knowledgeable about Nepal’s customs, culture, wildlife, flora, and fauna, Jayram is fluent in Nepali, Hindi, and English, and speaks some Chinese. He is kind, helpful, and a joy to travel with, ensuring guests have the experience of a lifetime, creating unforgettable memories.

 

 

 

 

Krishna Mahato – Trekking Guide

Mr. Krishna Mahato, a co-founder of Apex Nepal Treks & Tours, is dedicated to delivering unforgettable adventures and deep connections with nature. With a lifelong passion for exploration and the great outdoors, he has turned his love for trekking into a profession. His journey began with a simple idea: to create a trekking experience that is as immersive as it is exhilarating. His background in trekking, climbing, hiking, and mountaineering has been instrumental in shaping the company’s mission. With over 10 years in the field, Krishna has built extensive experience in trekking and mountaineering in Nepal, always striving to design treks that challenge, inspire, and promote sustainable travel while respecting local cultures.