Our Founder

Visionary leadership behind our success

Hamid Hussain

CEO & Founder

Resident of Aliabad Satellite Town, Skardu – Baltistan Tourism Leader | Cultural Guide | Photography Consultant With over 30 years of experience in adventure and cultural tourism, Hamid Hussain is a pioneer in Pakistan’s outdoor travel industry. From 1993 to 2025, he served as General Manager of Mountain Travels Pakistan, leading expeditions across Pakistan and Central Asia for global clients — from mountaineers and media crews to student groups and families.

A passionate explorer and cultural ambassador, Hamid is celebrated for orchestrating complex outdoor operations and offering deeply immersive travel experiences. His career, launched in his teens, blends a love for nature, storytelling, and photography.

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Leadership & Industry Contributions

Executive Member – PATO (Pakistan Association of Tour Operators)
Executive Member – BAATO (Baltistan Association of Adventure Tour Operators)
Executive Member – GBATO (Gilgit-Baltistan Association of Tour Operators)
Member – Alpine Club of Pakistan
Liaison & Interpreter for NHK (Japan), KBS (Korea), Bavaria TV (Germany), and Sherpa Cinema (Canada)

Photography & Artistic Highlights

Mentored by renowned Japanese photographer Hiroki Fujita, Hamid specializes in long exposure, moonlight, and time-lapse photography. His work has been featured in exhibitions across Pakistan, Belarus, Indonesia, and U.S. diplomatic venues.

Exhibitions at US Embassy, Alhamra Arts Council, Lahore Chamber, Iqbal Stadium, Lok Virsa Museum, and abroad
Photo Auction (2018): Raised $7,000 for Diamer-Basha Dam fundraiser led by former Chief Justice Saqib Nisar
Awards: 1st place at Skardu Arts Exhibition; 3rd at Pakistan International Mountain Film Festival

Key Roles & Projects

Guide & Assistant (1992–98): Hiroki Fujita documentation projects
Interpreter & Liaison Officer (1999–2001): For NHK Japan
Tour Leader (2005–2014): Cultural guide for Eldertreks Canada
Photography Consultant (2016, 2019, 2021): Sherpa Cinema, Canada
Educational Expeditions (Since 2019): Annual treks for Aitchison College Lahore
(2024): Cultural guide for Travel Director Australia
Family & Custom Tours (Ongoing): Tailored experiences for Pakistani expatriates

Major Achievements

Karakoram 500 (2016): Consultant for first 360° documentary in the Karakoram
Art Book Contributor: “The Magnificent Mountains” by DWP Group
Exhibition Highlights:
- “Pakistan Ka Safar”, Belarus (2021)
- Pakistan International Mountain Film Festival (2015), Lahore
- Faisalabad Stadium, Lahore Chamber & more
- Karakoram helicopter photography (July 2020)
Hamid Hussain continues to inspire and elevate adventure tourism in Pakistan — merging exploration, heritage, and visual storytelling into every journey he leads.