Ms. Yankila Sherpa
Managing Director,
Snow Leopard Trek And Former Minister for Tourism;
Nepal
Born in Olangchung Gola of Taplejung district of Nepal, Ms. Yankila Sherpa is a prominent figure in Nepal’s tourism, entrepreneurship, and politics.
She is the founder and Managing Director of Snow Leopard Trek Pvt. Ltd. and has served as the President of the Trekking Agents Association of Nepal (TAAN), the founder and President of the Federation of Women Entrepreneurs Association of Nepal (FWEAN) as well as current member and former chief advisor of Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA).
Her political journey includes roles as a Member of Parliament, Assistant Minister, and State Minister for Tourism, Culture, and Civil Aviation. Currently, she serves in the Provincial Assembly of Bagmati Pradesh, representing the Nepali Congress.
A passionate advocate for women’s empowerment and sustainable tourism, Ms. Sherpa has presented at numerous global forums and conferences. She is a recipient of prestigious awards such as the Priyadarshani Award awarded by the Federation of International Women Entrepreneurs and World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF’s) Abraham Conservation Award, recognizing her leadership in eco-tourism and entrepreneurship.
Ms. Sherpa holds a Master’s degree in Sociology and a Post Graduate Diploma in education from Tribhuvan University, Nepal.