Pratap Singh Rai, was born (1971) in the region of Mt. Everest, Solukhumbu, Taksindu VDC-2, Phuleli (Yaplu) village; he has been working on several trekking trips in the Himalayas since 1998. He is one of most experienced (trekking cook assistant) staff in the agency. 

He is a friendly, hard working and reliable person. He has supported a lot to establish a school in his own village and worked also for his community as a social welfare.

He is literate and Speaks Khaling & Nepalese languages.