Our Dynamic Adventurers

Ajay Sashankar, born and educated in Darjeeling, has been in the tourism industry for the last 30 years. He has travelled and trekked extensively in the Indian Himalaya. From the Singalila ridge, the mountain trails of the Sikkim Himalaya, the routes of Garhwal and Kumaon, the high passes of Himachal and Ladakh. He has organized and led countless treks in the Indian Himalaya as well as some climbing expeditions in different parts of the Himalaya.

Besides travelling and walking in the mountains, he has a keen interest in the culture and religion of the people of the Himalaya and Buddhism is what interests him the most!

The world famous Darjeeling Tea is what fascinates him!!

Now he is based in Darjeeling and operates tours and treks in Darjeeling and Sikkim with a team of his very knowledgeable and experienced guides and trekking crew.

Khenglubo Newmai was Born & raised in a small developing village in the state of Nagaland which lies in the North-East part of India. He belongs to Zeliangrong Community (Liangmai Tribe) who have origins from Southern Mongoloid race and their language belongs to the Sino-Tibetan.

He had very humble beginnings living with his parents on a farm as a child and being youngest child in his family he stayed back with his parents in his ancestral Village where he did his schooling. Since his childhood he grew to be a survivor & was always a great learner of his surroundings.

Keng was always amused by what all mother nature had to offer & being raised close to mother nature living in Tribal Hills where he got to explore much deeper into the aspects & rainforest existence.

After completing high school, he decided to move out from his village and came to Delhi, that’s when he stopped attending physical school and continue his further studies in correspondence. Later in Delhi he got into NGO called Ritinjali Second Chance School, that’s when he decided to focus in his career and started a course of Self Grooming and Public Speaking, after completion his course he was so lucky to get opportunity to be an Intern in Luxury India Holidays.

'Khenglubo joined Luxury India Holidays in 2018 as a first job and since then has not looked back, his sheer hard work, honesty and ever smiling approach to toughest of situations ensured that his Seniors noticed him and put more faith in him. He is a determined learner with a happy disposition.

Kheng always wanted a job that provided him with job satisfaction, self-development that helps him achieve personal as well as organization goals & being at the forefront at Luxury India Holidays provided him a perfect platform to enhance all his skills and internal satisfaction.

Kheng, by his sheer hard work is now an integral part of the Pre-Sales department where he works with travel partners from around the world curating private tours across the Indian subcontinent. He is a great team player and very popular with his colleagues for his positive approach, smile and always with a yes attitude to be able to take any kind of tasks 😊

In ideal time, he loves to sing with his guitar and likes to create videos, editing and his favorite past time is trying cooking making a fusion with different cuisines.

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With a heart as vast as the majestic Himalayas themselves, Yog Raj is the embodiment of adventure and exploration. Born amidst the awe-inspiring peaks of Himachal Pradesh, he carries the spirit of the mountains in his very soul. Trekking and mountaineering run through his veins, as natural to him as the air he breathes. As soon as he entered his teens, Yog Raj embarked on his maiden trek and embraced the call of the mountains. His journeys forged an extraordinary path that shaped him into an exceptional leader.

Yograj's journey to becoming a great mountaineer span over 15 years of remarkable exploration in the Indian Himalayas. Yog Raj's qualifications as a Mountaineering Guide and seven-year tenure as a respected Mountaineering Instructor confirm his profound knowledge and abilities. He embarked on renowned routes, conquering challenging terrains like the Alpine Trek, including Pin Parvati, Pin Bhaba, Hamta circle & Hamta Pass, Beas Kund Trek, Bhrigu Lake Trek, Chika Debo Tibba Base trek, Chandra Taal, Baralacha la, and the mysterious Malana Route. Venturing into Zanskar and Ladakh, he unraveled the secrets of these mystical lands. With his mountaineering prowess, Yograj scaled peaks such as Friendship Peak, Pha Konda Peak, Shetidhar Peak, and Stok Kangri.

In 2010, Yog Raj joined India Insight Tours (a unit of Luxury India Holidays Pvt. Ltd.) , where his wealth of knowledge has been an invaluable asset to his team and clients. His personal experiences and encounters in the mountains have fortified him with a deep reservoir of wisdom and insight. Ever the storyteller, he graciously shares his captivating tales with the pack.

Whether it's summiting towering peaks, immersing in the serenity of alpine lakes, or embarking on transformative treks, Yog Raj's infectious enthusiasm and meticulous attention to detail ensure that each adventure is an unforgettable journey of discovery. As our Adventure Expert, Yograj leads the entire department, seamlessly orchestrating every aspect from the moment a query arises, to meticulously planning itineraries, calculating costs, curating magical experiences in the outdoors and executing flawless operations in the field.

With him as our compass, we invite you to embrace the magic of the mountains and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Stanzin hails from one of the most beautiful places in India – Ladakh, The land of the Moonscape. Born & Raised in the picturesque Nubra Valley, she has been away from her home town ever since she finished High school. She completed her education in Chandigarh, the planned city of North India, and then from Jammu “the summer capital of J&K state” .Ever since she was a child, Stanzin had been intrigued by the growing number of people who started visiting Ladakh, high up in the mountains. She would see more and more people coming into her hometown, as she grew older and tourism to Leh and the surrounding monasteries increased. This keen interest led her to choose Tourism as her subjects of masters at University.

At an on-campus interview, she was selected among many of her batch mates to come and work for the company She has been associated with us ever since. Stanzin is one of the core members of the India Adventure team and is responsible for Groups & FIT Operations. Although she seems petite, her resolution is pure steel. Her intrigue is ever present, and she puts it to good use, working in the Pre-Sales Team, designing new programs and special interest, theme programs especially for groups. During her journey with us, Stanzin has accumulated a lot of knowledge about India, and has travelled extensively all over the country, gaining product knowledge as well as first-hand experience to a very good extend...

Stanzin along with her capable team, looks after the entire operations. Her endeavour and Motto is to deliver the best attentions to the guests, right from the time a guest comes up with a thought to travel to India through us, till the time we bid them farewell, she is wholly dedicated to giving the most memorable experience of their holidays and customizes it to the core to suit the travel needs of the guests.

She strives for perfection and gets there always.

Savine was born and raised in the state of Nagaland which lies in the North-East part of India. She comes from Poumai tribe who have origins from Myanmar bordering India.

She had very humble beginnings living with her parents on a farm as a child and as she grew into her teens the family moved to live around Dimapur where she did her schooling. Since her childhood she grew to be a survivor and was always a great learner of her surroundings.

She carries a great knowledge of plants including medicinal plants – Herbs, fruits etc., since working on the farm with her mother growing fruits, vegetables, and rearing animals from her childhood. She could easily pass as a Botanist.

Being the eldest of the 5 siblings, she always had a task at hand, and she set off on her journey at an early age to make a mark & chase her dreams.

She was the first in her family to leave home and move to Bangalore in South India to Study Tourism & Economics & earning a bachelor’s degree there.

Tourism as a career prospective somehow creeped into her in Bangalore days and she ended up doing a master’s in business administration (MBA) in Travel & Tourism Management from the prestigious, IITTM Gwalior.

Savine joined Luxury India Holidays in 2017 as a first job and since then has not looked back, her sheer hard work, honesty and ever smiling approach to toughest of situations. She is very popular among her colleagues and totally a Team Manager quality. She is adored by all the clients she interacts with and is loved by our partners around the world for her professional approach and work. Savine has great communications skills and clients love her soft voice and her eye for attention to details. She is a total professional and her dedication to work is unmatched.

She has worked her way up in the company over the last 6 years and is a key person handling the Operations department. She is a great asset to the company and still has a long way to go.

In ideal time, she loves to walk, is a great music lover and her favorite past time is trying different cuisines and fruits.

Prerna is a born leader and a go getter. She has inherent leadership and management qualities. Born and brought in Jammu city in the northern part of India, known for its diversity & deep cultural ties.

She completed her schooling from the prestigious St. Mary’s Presentation Convent School followed by bachelor’s degree in science from Jammu University. This gave her a solid foundation to look ahead.

Being from the State of Jammu & Kashmir which has thrived on Tourism over the last several decades, she decided to pursue her master’s degree in Tourism Management and was the topper of her batch. While doing her master’s she firmed up her thoughts of making a mark for herself in the Tourism Industry.

Prerna got selected during the campus interview and joined Luxury India Holidays in the year 2007. She never looked back from then onwards and has come a long way over the last 16 years. She quickly learnt about the work of all major departments and with her hard work, intelligence and will power, she became a team leader in a short span. She was programmed to lead from the front. She continued to show results with her meticulous work and great leadership skills and became Manager – Sales & Operations Department in 2009. This was quite an achievement for her in a short span.

During her earlier years at Luxury India Holidays, she got to travel across India to enhance her knowledge of various destinations and products. She has great communication skills and her special abilities to find solutions in the most challenging moments have always won her applauds from not only her colleagues at the company but from overseas partners as well.

Prerna took a sabbatical from work to her raise her daughter in the early years and joined back the company again in 2018. She now takes care of the Presales Department and heads the Product Development for the company. Her commitment to crafting journeys that inspire, captivate, and exceed expectations continue to leave an indelible mark among the clients. She is very popular with our partners around the world, as currently she is the oldest serving employee of the company.

Prerna tries to maintain a good balance between professional and family life. Her family is her biggest strength and keeps her going. She is an excellent home chef, loves Bollywood movies and music and is a dancing star!

Tsering Angchok (popularly known as Achuk), born & raised up in a beautiful place of Ladakh called Nubra Valley situated in the western Himalayas, accessible after crossing the awe-inspiring Khardung La, one of the highest motorable passes in the world (18380 ft). Being born in the mountains, Achuk has always admired his beautiful mother land being surrounded by snow-capped Himalayan ranges and its picturesque and breath-taking views which brought him closer towards the nature and pushed him to get into the tourism field to fulfil his dream. He was able to lay his base in this carrier while working for a well-established tour operator based in Leh city. His hard work and dedication rewarded him with a lot of opportunities which allow him to enrich his field experience in the field. He successfully summited Stok Kangri expedition (Altitude 6123 M) TWENTY-SIX times, Kangytse Peak (Altitude 6400M) SEVEN times and has been involved in numerous other treks and expeditions.

After having worked for almost 8 years in various roles in Adventure Travel, he took over the responsibilities of handling, managing & execution of India Insight Tours (unit of Luxury India Holidays Pvt Ltd) business in the Western Himalayas with his expertise. He is now the Face of the company in the Western Himalayas & more importantly in the Ladakh region including Zanskar. He along with his team is exclusively responsible for our guest and handling all kind of ground services.

Achuk himself leads important clients on various diverse tours across Ladakh & is an avid storyteller, His sense of Humour and calm nature wins him great appreciations from one and all. He and his team never fail to make the clients journey a memorable one fulfilling their expectations.

Achuk is a great asset for the company and all our clients who embark on the journey in the Western Himalayas.