About Paddle Nepal
Paddle Nepal was created in 2006 by Nim Magar – 11 time Nepali National Kayak Champion and captain of Nepal’s first National Rafting Team. Born and raised on the banks of the Trisuli River, "Min" and his brothers Santosh & Som are well known and respected in the international paddling community. All three brothers are proud members of the Nepali National White Water Kayaking & Rafting Teams and have represented Nepal internationally in the Kayaking World Championships. Together, they share over 35 years experience guiding rivers in Nepal and around the world.
Why Choose Paddle Nepal?
We are proud to be Nepal’s leading White Water Adventure Company – dedicated to raising industry standards!
Paddle Nepal Crew
We are proud to introduce some of the most professional river guides in the industry...
Nim Bahadur Magar - Owner & Managing Director / Senior River Guide
- 20 years experience
- Nepal, Europe, UK, Canada & Japan
- Captain of National Raft Team / 11 time National Kayak Champion
- Rescue 3 International WRT / High Peak International Wilderness First Aid / Nepal Red Cross First Aid / NARA licensed / Japan Canyoning Association licensed / NZRA licensed
Santosh B Magar - Part Owner - Operations Manager / Senior River Guide
- 14 years experience
- Nepal, Tibet, Iceland & Norway
- Previous member of National Raft Team / Previous member of National Kayak Team
- Rescue 3 International WRT / High Peak International Wilderness First Aid / Nepal Red Cross First Aid / NARA licensed / International Rafting Federation Class V Trip Leader
Som B Magar - Part Owner / River Manager / Senior River Guide
- 8 years experience
- Nepal, Iceland & Japan
- Member of National Raft Team
- Rescue 3 International WRT / High Peak International Wilderness First Aid / Nepal Red Cross First Aid / NARA licensed / Japan Canyoning Association licensed / NZRA licensed
Jange B Magar - Manager / Gear Boat Specialist / Raft Guide
- 22 years experience
- Nepal
- Rescue 3 International WRT / High Peak International Wilderness First Aid / Nepal Red Cross First Aid / NARA licensed
Surya B Magar - Senior River Guide
- 12 years experience
- Nepal, India, Sri Lanka & Japan
- Previous member of National Raft Team
- Rescue 3 International WRT / High Peak International Wilderness First Aid / Nepal Red Cross First Aid / NARA licensed / Japan Canyoning Association licensed / NZRA licensed
Madhukar Pahari - Senior River Guide
- 12 years experience
- Nepal
- Member of National Rafting Team
- Rescue 3 International WRT / High Peak International Wilderness First Aid / Nepal Red Cross First Aid / NARA licensed
Basanta Gurung - Senior River Guide
- 12 years experience
- Nepal
- Rescue 3 International WRT / High Peak International Wilderness First Aid / Nepal Red Cross First Aid / NARA licensed
Lila B Magar - Senior River Guide
- 10 years experience
- Nepal, India & Tibet
-
Rescue 3 International WRT / High Peak International Wilderness First Aid / Nepal Red Cross First Aid / NARA licensed
Mahabir Gurung (Bruce Lee) - Senior River Guide
- 12 years experience
- Nepal
- Rescue 3 International WRT / Nepal Red Cross First Aid / NARA licensed
Raju Shrestha - Senior River Guide
- 12 years experience
- Nepal / India / Sri Lanka
-
Rescue 3 International WRT / Nepal Red Cross First Aid / NARA licensed
Sayas Ghimire - Intermediate River Guide
- 6 years experience
- Nepal & Iceland
- Rescue 3 International WRT / High Peak International Wilderness First Aid / Nepal Red Cross First Aid / NARA licensed
Dipesh Gurung - Intermediate River Guide
- 6 years experience
- Nepal
- Member of National Raft Team
- Rescue 3 International WRT / High Peak International Wilderness First Aid / Nepal Red Cross First Aid / NARA licensed
Mahadev Katuwal - Intermediate River Guide
- 5 years experience
- Nepal
- Member of National Rafting Team
- Rescue 3 International WRT / High Peak International Wilderness First Aid / Nepal Red Cross First Aid / NARA licensed
Rohit Kumar Rai - Intermediate River Guide
- 6 years experience
- Nepal
- Rescue 3 International WRT / High Peak International Wilderness First Aid / Nepal Red Cross First Aid
Suk Bahadur Gurung - Junior River Guide
- 3 years experience
- Nepal
- Rescue 3 International WRT / High Peak International Wilderness First Aid / Nepal Red Cross First Aid / NARA licensed
Bavi Raj Gurung - Junior River Guide
- 2 years experience
- Nepal
- Rescue 3 International WRT / High Peak International Wilderness First Aid / Nepal Red Cross First Aid / NARA licensed
Keshar Gurung - Junior River Guide
- 2 years experience
- Nepal
- Rescue 3 International WRT / High Peak International Wilderness First Aid / Nepal Red Cross First Aid / NARA licensed
Bhupan Gurung - Junior River Guide
- 2 years experience
- Nepal
- Rescue 3 International WRT / High Peak International Wilderness First Aid / Nepal Red Cross First Aid / NARA licensed
Padam Gurung - Junior River Guide
- 2 years experience
- Nepal
- Rescue 3 International WRT / Nepal Red Cross First Aid / NARA licensed
Prakash Gurung - Junior River Guide
- 3 years experience
- Nepal
- Rescue 3 International WRT / High Peak International Wilderness First Aid / Nepal Red Cross First Aid / NARA licensed
Kishor Chaudhary - Trainee River Guide
- 1 year experience
- Nepal
Bharat Gurung - Trainee River Guide
- 1 year experience
- Nepal
Chhabi Lal Magar - Paddle Nepal Bus Driver
- Driving
- Maintenance
Yam B Magar - Paddle Nepal Jeep Driver
- Driving
- Maintenance
Suman Ale - Boat House Manager
- Equipment Maintenance
- Inventory Control
Chanda Thapa - Office Assistant (Pokhara Operations Center)
- Sales & Customer Service
- Accounts
Dilip Shaw - Office Assistant (Pokhara Operations Center)
- Sales & Customer Service
- Accounts Receivable
Suresh Gurung - Office Assistant (Pokhara Operations Center)
- Sales & Customer Service
Rupesh Thapa - Office Assistant (Kathmandu Administration Office)
- Sales & Customer Service
- Administration
Rajani Gurung - Pokhara Operations Center Assistant
- Catering
- Child Care
Kelly Maya Magar - Wife
- Marketing Manager
- Back End Administration
