Platform to inspire travel.
The process of founding this group began informally with voluntary efforts from the co- founders. Every time our team met we would tirelessly talk about our travel stories and learn from each other’s experiences of navigating challenges and breaking stereotypes. With no local storytelling platform dedicated to women in travel and outdoors, in a country known for the great Himalayas and the adventures they offer, we joined hands in this initiative to bring travel stories of women- DULUWA TALKS.
As the platform grew to inspire young women to travel, we began offering outdoor activities starting with short hikes, and later advanced to camping, kayaking and trekking. The company was officially registered in 2021. Since 2019, our initiative has featured 45 stories of women in travel and outdoors through the podcast, and taken 350+ Nepali women and allies in a variety of outdoor experiences with hiking, trekking, kayaking and camping.
Now we also offer curated outdoor and travel experiences to private groups, corporate companies, educational institutions and more, all led by Nepali women!
Meet the founders
Shanti Rai
Shanti is a passionate outdoor enthusiast, an educator, advocating for sustainable and inclusive outdoor experiences. With a strong sense of adventure, she has embarked on numerous solo journeys throughout Nepal, discovering hidden trails, breathtaking landscapes, and diverse cultures. As a licensed trekking guide, she champions outdoor education. When not traveling, you’ll find her hiking, camping, or simply enjoying nature’s beauty.
Shanti
Outdoor Lead
Menuka Gurung
Menuka is an activist, avid traveler, and outdoor enthusiast. She holds a Master’s in Intercultural Communication for Business from the University of Warwick as a Chevening Scholar. As a licensed trekking guide, her work focuses on activism for young women, emphasizing leadership, mentorship, and travel. When not working, you’ll find her journaling, sharing meaningful conversations with friends, or eating keema noodles.
Menuka
Marketing & PR
Juliana Shrestha
Juliana is the voice of the Duluwa Talks podcast. She holds a Master’s in Intercultural Communication and International Development from the University of Sheffield as a Chevening Scholar. Beginning her solo travel journey in 2017, she was drawn to work in Nepal’s tourism industry. As a Naropa Fellow, she solidified the idea behind the Duluwa brand and envisioned a future where more young women travel, discover themselves, and build the community. When not working, you’ll find her behind a book or out on a run.
Juliana
Business Development
Rejina Tamang
Rejina is an outdoor enthusiast and science nerd. Her interest in geology led her to Norway, where she is pursuing a Master’s in Earth Science. After completing a 22-day solo travel in 2018 through the Solo Women Travel Challenge, she discovered her passion for travel and the outdoors. As a licensed trekking guide, she has led multiple treks and tours across Nepal, from Everest Base Camp to the Annapurnas. Currently, she works as a guide in Bergen, Norway, during her free days from school. When not working, she’s likely watching anime, swimming in the fjords, or hanging out with friends.
Rejina
Logistics
Binita Jirel
Binita is an indigenous woman from the Jirel community in the northeast of Nepal, raised in the small village of Jiri. Her curiosity led her to places like Chittagong for undergraduate education, South Korea for an exchange program, and Upper Dolpa for a six-month teaching fellowship. She has also cycled across Nepal for 22 days and solo traveled for 17 days through the Solo Woman Travel Challenge. As a licensed trekking guide, she has led over 30 hikes and treks for diverse groups worldwide. When not working, you’ll find her sharing a cup of lemon tea with friends and exploring her interest in social justice.
Binita
Curriculum Development
AT THE HEART OF EVERY UNFORGETTABLE ADVENTURE ARE OUR INCREDIBLE GUIDES.
Our guides are not only professionals but also true experts in their field. They will accompany you on your journey, maintaining the perfect pace, sharing their deep passion for Nepal, and ensuring you have the most memorable experience possible.