Hi friends,

I’m originally from Pokhara, Nepal, and I’m an easygoing, curious, and fun-loving person who enjoys travel, meaningful conversations, meeting new people, and learning from different cultures and perspectives.

Professionally, I am a physician-scientist currently based at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, USA, where I work as a postdoctoral research fellow. My research focuses on the effects of cannabis and classic psychedelics on human health and disease.

I am also a founding member of Dirghayu Nepal, a nonprofit organization working to improve health, education, and human rights in rural Nepal.

Travel has always been a big part of my life. In 2015–2016, I left my job to begin a world bicycle tour with my younger brother, Ajit. Our journey carried the message “Save the Environment to Save the World” and promoted HIV/AIDS awareness. Together, we cycled through 17 countries and covered around 22,000 miles, including a cross-country ride across the United States from west to east. Along the way, we spoke with people about HIV/AIDS, climate change, global warming, and the value of global connection.

A few stories from that journey:

https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/brothers-on-world-bicycle-tour-to-protect-environment-fight-hiv-aids/
http://kathmandupost.ekantipur.com/printedition/news/2016-11-15/going-the-extra-mile.html

http://m.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20160522000225

Peace and Love!!!!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love experiencing real local life when I travel, making new friends, and exchanging stories, ideas, and perspectives along the way.

Interests

I also like analyzing data and drawing inferences beyond numbers......a bit boring!!!

• music
• cycling
• hiking
• philosophy
• research
• reading book
• adventure sports
• philosophy of life

Music, Movies, and Books

Reggae
Blues

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

After the April 25, 2015 earthquake in Nepal, I went to remote villages in some of the hardest-hit areas to help survivors through free health camps, medicines, and relief distribution.

Then, in September 2015, I quit my job and started a World Bicycle Tour to spread messages about environmental protection and HIV/AIDS awareness. I cycled 22,000 miles across 17 countries, including an unforgettable cross-country ride in the U.S. from California to New York City.

Teach, Learn, Share

I would love to share language, culture, ideas, and the many stories and experiences I gathered during my world bicycle tour.
Also, my research work on cannabis and psychedelics

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share respect, positivity, and meaningful conversations, along with my knowledge, travel experiences, and stories from around the world. I’m also always happy to help in any way I can, whether that means cooking a meal, sharing a few drinks, helping around the house, or simply bringing good energy.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bangladesh, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Canada, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Mexico, Myanmar, Puerto Rico, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, Nepal, United States