Office Staffs

Rishi Ram Bhandari

Founder/Managing Director

Mr. Bhandari is the Managing Director and Founder of Satori Adventures (P.) Ltd.   Rishi has had a long-time connection with both trekking and mountaineering from an early age.  Rishi was born in Naudanda, Nepal, some 20 kilometers from the beautiful city of Pokhara and perched on a hill in the shadow of Machha Puchhre (Fishtail Peak) also known as the Holy Mountain.

 Rishi began his career in the outdoor industry in 1999 working as a trekking leader for Bhandari Tours.  Rishi then spent the next 3 years working as the expedition base camp manager for Monterosa Treks and Expeditions working both in Nepal and Tibet. Read More about Rishi

Mr. Tika Subedi

Branch Office Manager:

Tika is the branch office manager of Satori Adventures (P) LTD in Saitamaken, Japan.  Tika was born in Sarangkot, a village located 800 meters above Pokhara.  Tika has worked in the tourism sector for over 10 years and has a personal interest and dedication to the tourism field.  With his unstoppable commitment to excellence and his motivation to offer safe, comfortable and memorable holidays to his clients, Tika has become a leader in logistics.   After completing graduate school in Belgium, Tika moved to Japan where he runs the Satori office.  Tika has travelled to many countries such as Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom, Germany, Belgium to name a few and has good command of various languages, including French, Dutch, Japanese, English and Nepali.

Michael Bowyer

Position: Professional Climber/ guide

Michael is a professional climber and guide who has been climbing for 10 years. In that time he has climbed over 300 mountains on 4 different continents ranging in height from 3000m-8000m. He has a bachelors degree in Expeditionary Studies from Plattsburgh State, training in 2 alpine courses from the International School of Mountaineering, WFR, WFA, AIARE Level 1, S&R certifications and is currently working his way through the ranks of the AMGA to his IFMGA license. 

When he started his climbing career he was taking a WFA course, there he crossed paths with a high altitude mountaineer who had been to Nepal several times. The interaction left a strong impression on him. After that meeting he decided to devote his life path to the high mountains of the world, aspiring to take his climbing into the Himalayan range. After 5 years of intense training and preparation he joined a private Romanian expedition on his first self supported trip with no guide or sherpa to Mt. Manaslu (8163m). After that first expedition it was clear that Nepal would become his second home. After 2 expeditions to 4 Himalayan peaks his intentions were becoming clear to him. He decided to create Summit Yourself Guiding and Consulting LLC and partner with Satori Adventures Pvt. We pride ourselves on contributing to the economy of the great country of Nepal, keeping guides and companies running after the devastating earthquakes. With this alliance SY provides consultation and training to climbers, ensuring that trained and fit climbers go to pursue their himalayan dreams only when they are ready, not when they have enough money. This is how we guarantee one of the safest services in the adventure industry. We take this safe and responsible approach to high altitude climbing for the safety of our clients and staff. We also feel that this approach leads not only to more safe ascents for everyone involved but more enjoyable ascents for everyone involved. 

Manuel Staav

Position: UK, Germany & the Netherlands Representative

Manuel Staav is an enthusiastic mountaineer and climber with experience in the Alps, the Himalayas and various crags in the UK. His passion for Nepal has been developed through various trips and the belief that this part of the Himalayas still holds a vast potential for adventure mountaineering. He’s a particularly enthusiastic about routes done in alpine style.

Originally from Germany, Manuel has been living in London for over 10 years. He’s active in the Alpine Club and the DAV. When he is not climbing, he’s doing research in economics, a field in which he holds two Master’s degrees. This qualifies him two advise Satori on tough business questions.

Rabin Neupane

Office Manager

Rabin, a native of Nepal is our office manager in Kathmandu.  Rabin also is responsible for information technology systems too.  Rabin has a real love for the tourism industry and loves working with clients from around the world.  Rabin is continuing his education and hopes to continue to play an important role for Satori Adventures. 

Melina Thapa

With more than 5 years of experience in travel, the youngest member of our team is very energetic, hardworking and professional in her work. She works perfectly in sales and marketing and deals with clients and institutions. In addition, she loves travelling and making new friends. She is currently doing a Master's in Business Studies and has a significant role in our Satori Adventures.