The co-founder of Tsum Manaslu trek and expedition, Pema Norbu is born and raised in Tsum; a pristine Himalaya valley, surrounded by gorgeous mountain ranges also called the hidden valley of happiness; termed in local vernacular as ‘Beyul Kyimulung’.

Pema started his journey to trekking tourism from 2013 A.D, beginning as sup-porter and gradually transitioning to trekking guide and leader. As part of family travel enterprise, Pema mainly held his inspiration as well as experience while working and organizing trip mainly to Tsum and Manaslu.

Besides his involvement in the industry, Pema is social science student and look forward to preserve and record the cultural aspects of Himalaya. With the privileged mentorship and guidance from professor Andrea Nightingale, Pema feels lucky to have worked in research projects looking into climate change. “The mountain is our humble abode and we are her cherished, responsible guardians”, the true word from his mother, Pema always carries this advice from heart and consider the humble mountain not only the true abode also a key source of supplementing the economic opportunities for many youths alike him. Follow, his latest media article article on the unique ‘non–violence’ culture of Tsum.