IFMGA,Certified Guide & Adventure Photographer, Based in Nepal.

Abiral Rai

IFMGA, UIAGM certified Mountain guide, Mountaineering Instructor and Adventure photographer based in Nepal. 
Successfully led expedition teams to over 20 Mountains in Nepal, Including Everest, Lhotse and Manaslu, 5 mountains in Swiss and French Alps, and 2 Mountains in Kyrgyzstan. 
Mountaineering Instructor since 2019 with active participation in teaching Navigation, Rescue and Rock-climbing courses.
Worked as an Adventure photographer for various expeditions, National and international documentary projects including 2017 National geographics “the last honey hunter” and 7 other projects.

My Work

  • In 2008, Following my childhood dreams I started my career as a porter guide, with each step forward exploring and learning I became a Trekking guide in 2010. With further dedication and relentless hard work, I achieved the prestigious title of IFMGA/UIAGM certified Mountain guide in 2019. Throughout this journey, I have led over 100’s of expedition team (more than 500 clients) in 3000m- 8000m peaks in Europe, Kyrgyzstan and Nepal including Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse and Mt. Manaslu (world’s 1st, 4th and 8th highest mountain in the world)

  • After completing my NNMGA (Nepal National Mountain Guide Association) Diploma training in 2019 and becoming IFMGA-certified as a Mountain Guide, followed by the General Training for Trainers in 2020 from the Nepal Mountaineering Instructor Association (NMIA) and Himalayan Climbing and Mountaineering School, I wholeheartedly dedicated myself to pursuing a career as a Mountaineering Instructor.

  • My Photography journey began in 2014, I didn’t have much experience but I quickly learner and practiced during treks and expeditions by taking photos of my clients and beautiful mountains.

    In 2015, after the deadly earthquake in Nepal, me along with my friends initiated a relief project. During this project, I took on the responsibility of documenting photos and videos to capture the experiences of the affected people and communities.

    In 2016, I was privileged to guide a National Geographic documentary team working on “The Last Honey Hunter” along with Renan Ozturk and Ben Ayers. The incredible experience not only familiarized me with professional equipment but also provided a unique opportunity to learn from seasoned industry professionals.

Contact me.

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Email: abi@abiralrai.com

Phone no: +977 9843265344 Whatsapp,

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