Suman Pokhrel is a poet, writer, lyricist, playwright, translator and artist. His work has appeared in notable journals worldwide. His works have been translated into several languages and are included in the syllabi of literature studies at universities across countries. Admirers of Suman Pokhrel's poetry have tattooed verses from his poems on their body parts. He was awarded SAARC Literary Award twice in 2013 and 2015.