Dawa has led successful expeditions climbing Mt. Everest from both the north and south sides. He has summited five times and has climbed other peaks such as Mera Peak, Pharchemo, Island Peak and Lobuche. In 2009 he took a break from mountaineering to receive his master’s degree in Tourism Management in England. After graduation, Dawa returned to Nepal, where he has continued leading expeditions since 2010.