Pankaj Pradhananga lives in Kathmandu and has over 2 decades of experience as Tour Operator in the Himalayan region.He is the founder of IMPACT Adventure that focuses on Responsible and High-value tourism. He has successfully led accessible Tourism initiatives in the Himalayan region promoting "Tourism For All" for travelers with disabilities . Pankaj can be followed : InstagramLinkedIn
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