Our Team — HNS Travels

Leadership

The Founding Circle

Ali Hassan Mir

Co-Founder & CEO

Born in Karimabad, Ali has spent over 20 years guiding expeditions across Karakoram. He founded HNS Travels with a vision to share Pakistan's north with the world.

Bashir Ahmed Khan

Co-Founder & Head of Operations

A Skardu native and veteran trekker, Bashir oversees all logistics and safety protocols. His meticulous planning has made thousands of journeys seamless and unforgettable.

Farhan Baig

Co-Founder & Creative Director

An award-winning landscape photographer from Nagar, Farhan shapes the visual and storytelling identity of HNS Travels — and leads our photography expedition packages.

On the Ground

Our Mountain Guides

Nasir Ullah

Senior Trek Guide

15 years of high-altitude experience. Certified wilderness first responder. Specializes in K2 base camp and Concordia routes.

K2 RouteConcordia

Imran Hussain

Cultural Guide

Fluent in Burushaski, Shina, Balti, and English. Expert in Hunza valley history, local traditions, and artisan crafts.

Hunza CultureLocal History

Shazia Bano

Family Tour Lead

Pakistan's first certified female mountain guide from Gilgit-Baltistan. Leads all family-friendly and women-exclusive tours.

Family ToursWomen Groups

Zubair Ahmed

4x4 & Jeep Expert

Master of the Karakoram Highway and remote jeep tracks. Has driven every accessible road in GB twice over — forwards and backwards.

KKHJeep Trails

Abdul Rehman

Photography Guide

Former photojournalist turned mountain guide. Knows every golden-hour spot between Gilgit and Khaplu. Brings a tripod on every trek.

PhotographySunrise Spots

Daud Karimi

Adventure Sports Lead

Certified rock climber, paragliding instructor, and whitewater kayaker. Leads all adventure-sport extensions to standard packages.

Rock ClimbingParagliding

Meher Gul

Logistics Coordinator

The invisible engine behind every smooth trip. Meher handles permits, accommodation bookings, porter arrangements, and meal planning with flawless precision.

PermitsLogistics

Farida Sultana

Guest Relations Manager

Your first and last point of contact. Farida ensures every traveler feels at home from the moment they land to the moment they depart.

Guest CareFeedback

Join the Family

Passionate About Mountains?

We're always looking for experienced, passionate individuals to join our team. Whether you're a seasoned guide, a creative storyteller, or a logistics expert — if you love northern Pakistan, we want to hear from you.

Work in Paradise

Your office is the Karakoram. Every workday is an expedition through some of the world's most extraordinary landscapes.

A Real Community

Join a tight-knit team of mountain lovers who genuinely care for each other, their guests, and the environment.

Training & Growth

We invest in our team with ongoing certifications, safety training, language courses, and opportunities to grow into leadership roles.