From Himalayas to the world
Out there, you feel the weight of everything you carry.
That's me in Manang in 2019, above 3,500 m. On that ride, like on most of my trips, my gear weighed more than it needed to. My back felt every gram.
I always wanted to build something in my own country, so I stayed to chase the Nepali dream.
In 2023, I started Yachu to make outdoor gear that's light, simple and made well, here in Nepal.
Yachu (याचु) is my grandmother's name. In Newari, it means clear and pure.
Our mission: help people get out there more, slow down, and leave no trace.
Our vision: make quality outdoor gear in Nepal, earn people's trust, and take it to the world.
We're just getting started, and we're grateful to everyone around the world who supports us. Still learning, still building, one piece at a time.
Questions, trip stories, or just want to say hello? Write to me at bishal@yachu.co or find us on Instagram @yachu.co.
A small team
We grew up with these mountains, lakes and rivers, and they still shape how we design.
Everything we build is tested on those same trails.
Made in Nepal
We design every piece ourselves. Our own team cuts and stitches it, start to finish. That's how we know our gear inside out.
Our factory is led by Monika Shrestha, my sister and our Head of Production. She trains local women from scratch, turning them into skilled workers.
Together we build, test and prototype before anything launches. We're early in our journey, so we don't rush. We focus on getting one right at a time.
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