Message From Chairman

Visited Country By Mr. Kumar Bahadur Khati

Mr. Kumar Bahadur Khati was born on 1st November 1971 in Rainash Municipality, Ward #9, Mohoriya Kaurepani, Lamjung, Nepal, and currently resides in Kirtipur Municipality, Kathmandu, Nepal. Rainash is famous for being the birthplace of the ancient former King Mr. DRABYA SHAH, who played a significant role in uniting Nepal and is known as the grand founder of Nepal. According to Nepalese history, Mr. DRABYA SHAH won a race from CHEPE RIVER to LIGLIGKOT, which solidified his position as the king of the Gurkha state, and he ruled Nepal from 1558 to 1569 AD for around 11 years.

Rainash is also known for its brave warrior, Mr. BHAKTI THAPA, who was a hero of the Anglo-Nepal war (1814-1816 AD). Additionally, Rainash is the birthplace of Mr. ARJUN BAHADUR THAPA, who served as the former General Secretary of SAARC (1 March 2014 - 1 March 2017) and the former Foreign Secretary (2013-2014 AD).

Rainaskot offers an excellent viewpoint for observing the Gurkha mountain, Manas Lu mountain, and Lamjung mountain, which are nearby. Rainash is a popular tourist destination due to attractions such as Rainaskot Homestay, Gurung cultural activities, and paragliding from Rainashkot to the Marshyangdy River, famous for adventure rafting activities in Nepal.

Mr. Kumar Bahadur Khati is the son of Ex-British Army Mr. Bhim Bahadur Khati (K.C.), who participated in the Second World War. Due to his father's sacrifice, the British government continues to provide GURKHA WELFARE PENSION to Kumar's mother. Mr. Kumar has five brothers, four of whom are ex-army officers, and the youngest brother is a permanent teacher in a Nepal government school. Inspired by his father's military background, Kumar joined the Nepal Army on 17th July 1991 and retired on 18th October 2011. As a result of his long military service, the government of Nepal provides him with a monthly pension and free medical services at the Nepal Army hospital.

During his army service, he had the opportunity to visit almost every part of Nepal, gaining knowledge of geographical, social, educational, and financial aspects of local communities, as well as cultural diversity, national unity, hospitality customs, religious beliefs, native languages, flora and fauna, weather and climate variations, local attire, food and beverages, festivals, and traditional activities.

Mr. Kumar Bahadur Khati's military career and experiences include:

  1. 20 years and 3 months of army service.
  2. United Nations Peacekeeping Forces Mission: 9 months in MONUC (Congo)
  3. Training at the Army K-9 🐶 training school.
  4. VVIP/VIP escort duties.
  5. Completion of Special Forces Commando training and more than 16 other army-related training programs.
  6. Over 4 years of national park preservation service in Chitwan National Park, Parsha National Park, and Shivapuri National Park 🏞.
  7. Awards and medals received, including the United Nations Medal (MONUC), Foreign Country Service Medal, Military Service Medal, and Gaddi Aarohan Medal.

Mr. Kumar Bahadur Khati has also served in escorting cargo vessels in high-risk areas, including routes from Singapore to countries in the Gulf of Aden, the Red Sea, other Asian countries, and African countries. He has provided security services for cruise line vessels traveling from the USA to South American countries, European countries, and Asian countries.

His academic qualifications include:

  1. Schools: Shree Bhairab Higher Secondary School (Mohoriya, Lamjung).
  2. Shree BIR BHAKTI Higher Secondary School (Tarkughat, Lamjung).
  3. Shree SURYODAYA Higher Secondary School (Bharte, Lamjung).
  4. College: Tribhuvan University Nepal (Bachelor's Degree with main subjects in English, World History, and Geography).

In the tourism sector, Mr. Kumar Bahadur Khati has undergone training, obtained licenses, and visited several countries:

Tourism Sector Training:

  1. Tourist guide training at Nepal Academy of Tourism and Hotel Management (NATHM), a college of the Nepal government.
  2. Trekking guide training at Nepal Academy of Tourism and Hotel Management (NATHM), a college of the Nepal government.
  3. Hospitality-related training at Chemstar Bangkok Nautical School in Thailand.

License obtained:

  1. Tourist guide license from the Nepal Minister of Culture & Tourism (License number: 4568/079).
  2. Trekking guide license from the Nepal Minister of Culture & Tourism (License number: 18760).

Mr. Kumar Bahadur Khati has recently visited several countries, including Greece, Turkey, Montenegro, Malta, Cyprus, Aruba, and Panama.