The love for travel and reading was ingrained into Ripan's young mind very early on in life and an important learning from those days was to have an open mind and an appreciation for other cultures and people. This evolved into a yearning to constantly seek out the new and he found his raison d'etre in tourism where his home country India is a land of constant discovery and learning.

So today, with a career spanning over 30 years in the travel business, he brings in his expertise, passion and a keen desire to create the most enriching & memorable experiences for his customers. A calm demeanor combined with conscientiousness make him a most reliable anchor for the organization. He loves his home turf and firmly believes that a journey to the Indian sub-continent can be most rewarding and stimulating for all.

An inherent adventurer and a foodie, he loves to be in the outdoors and can be often seen experimenting with a variety of cuisines and paring them with his favourite wines.

Armed with dreams, Qamar packed his first bag at the age of seven when he left for boarding school. Away from the doting family, organizational skills blossomed in the young boy who was soon planning school trips at the age of 9. Who was to know that this would be a choice of career in the years to come? The hints were there… At the age of 13 he was already managing the mess for the 300 students of boarding school. This early exposure to management & organization created that natural flair for a tourism professional.

A management degree from a prestigious institute always comes in handy and provided the technical support and brushed up raw youthful skills. He started his professional career with the most renowned company of India and got an opportunity to work directly under industry stalwarts of India Tourism. Under the tutelage of these masters of the trade, he learnt the nuances of providing memories- the most vital aspect of meaningful tourism.

Qamar has had a distinguished career, having held leading positions with portfolios of marketing, innovation, products, sales and in-charge of operation in large organizations, where he has to his credit the successful implementation of some very unique ideas.

Widely traveled around the world and the Indian sub-continent, Qamar is a meticulous planner, always creating something new, and enjoys an excellent rapport with the industry.

Coming from the small touristic city of Jodhpur, Ashok was born with a natural sense of hospitality. With his welcoming nature and a big smile, he grew up meeting and greeting people from different parts of the world. Curious by nature about the world around him, he pursued his quest to obtain a professional masters degree in tourism.

Have worked at some of the leading travel companies in the country, Ashok carries a vast knowledge of inbound tourism. He has played a major role in opening new ventures and introducing innovative ideas to travel trade of India; always eager to take on new challenges with a leading role.
Open mind, love for nature and mother earth, make him travel with no limits and encourage others to follow his life motto of "travel, explore, admire and spread awareness".

A research scholar in political science, Anil started his career as university lecturer in Delhi. His desire to learn foreign languages earned him a scholarship to do an advance course of Italian language in Italy where he developed a flair for traveling. Tourism became his passion so much so that once returned to India he left academics and started working as a tour leader for the Italian tourist groups. Highlight of his career was to accompany Carlo Azeglio Ciampi, the then President of Italy, and Ferdinando Casini, the then Speaker of European Parliament. Soon he realized his marketing & sales skills and joined an Indian DMC as market development director to generate business from Italian market. His on the field interaction with tourists and vast knowledge has made him sensitive to the needs of the guests and to design the programs and proposals accordingly.

Being a native from Hills, Anuj has been an outdoor guy right from his school days. His best memories of childhood travel include the annual 2-day train journey from Mumbai (then Bombay) to Dehradun with his family during the summer holidays; a week's sojourn to beaches of Goa & occasional hiking trips up in Central Himalayas. He later shifted to Dehradun in Uttarakhand where he spent good time trekking & camping in the Himalayas. Having completed his post-graduation, naturally in tourism, he shifted to Delhi in 1995 and is based there since then.

While he loves every colour of India, the great Himalayas still mesmerize him the most. Exploring sleepy hamlets in Himalayan regions, hiking through off-beat routes and enjoying the sunset on a quiet beach are some of his favourite travel ideas. A big time foodie and an avid pupil of Indian art of cookery, on weekends he can often be seen in local markets feasting on street food, enjoying his favourite kebabs & biryanis or honing his cooking skills at home. Some of his interesting travel (mis) adventures include a chase by herd of Elephants in Corbett and spending an entire freezing winter night out on a snowy mountain!

A graduate degree in Physics and a certified tourism professional from a premier tourism institute [IITTM],Anand's tourism experience goes back over two decades before coming into Earthen Experiences. His extensive navigation across a kaleidoscopic India to learn life little lesson's; make him feel that today he has the best job in world.

Coming from Ranchi, a tiny hamlet in Chotanagpur surrounded by famous cities like Kolkata, Bodhgaya and Varanasi; the multiple influences have inculcated in him, the nature and simplicity of Santhali; sweetness and melody of Tagore, the contentment of a monk and the wisdom of Kashi.

To aholidaymaker or unorthodox traveler, he proposes the art of living; an endearing metaphor of our stories and culture with strong work ethics and irreproachable integrity.

Born and educated in Delhi, Varsha’s ‘calling from the service industry’ came at a very early age, when her school bus passed by an elegant 5-star hotel in Delhi. The sight of people having their breakfast behind a large glass shinny hotel window truly fascinated her. Some years later, at the first opportunity she got, Varsha joined that very same hotel ….after completing a degree in Botany! The only reason for choosing to study Botany over English, was that Botany gave her an opportunity to go on Botanical excursions. Varsha moved to Mumbai 3 decades ago and out of boredom signed up for a course in Tourism that allowed her to explore options in and around the city. This introduction to travel eventually led her to join one of India’s premier dmc’s and from this point there was no turning back. Varsha is very fortunate to have worked with a number of international markets, different industry segments and a wide range of travel related products, whilst making cruise operations one of her specialist skills. Known for her straightforward approach and her methodical working style, Varsha’s passion and knowledge is visible for all to see. She is a firm believer in ‘To Travel is to live’ and ‘Travel when you are able’.

Born and brought up in Mumbai, a graduate in Arts with majors in English Literature and History, Reshma started her career as a trainee in 1987. What started as a forced internship to keep a wild child occupied is now a full time career as a travel professional. Moving to Goa three decades ago was a life changer, she now a proud Goan and loves every bit of it. An active member of the various tourism bodies, she is very well acquainted with the Goan travel industry and extremely popular. Her love for exploring places makes her bond with the travel industry even stronger.

Raised in Delhi, Prithu discovered early satisfaction in understanding how things work and how people grow with the right guidance. With strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of inbound tourism, he ensures smooth processes across all offices. Over the years, he has built a clear sense of responsibility towards creating systems that help teams perform better and enjoy their work. His experience in data analysis, planning and staff development enables him to connect different parts of the company with calm efficiency. Known for his composed approach and organised thinking, he supports teams with clear communication and a steady focus on improvement. His belief that a well-supported team delivers the best service continues to guide his work at Earthen Experiences.

An Alumni of the prestigious Banaras Hindu University, and armed with a Masters in Tourism, Mohammad arrived into Delhi to create his mark in the world of tourism. And in his 17 years in the industry, he has carved a niche for himself. He heads our UK Operations and is a core member of the Product team. Years of travels across India and Bhutan instilled in him a desire to seek out the new and unusual, making him the ideal choice for creating innovative experiences. He loves Kerala and Rajasthan for their culture and the range of possibilities. Travels to Nepal and Sri Lanka are next on his bucket list! He joined our team after a successful tenure at some of the leading DMCs where he worked closely with the UK customers for over 11 years. His deep understanding of the customer guides him to plan and deliver impeccable services to our bespoke tailor-made customers.

Warren hails from Goa - the land of Sun, Sand and Sea. A nature lover, keen sports enthusiast and a foodie who does occasionally try his hand at cooking as well, Warren's attraction to tourism began early, having the opportunity to learn and be groomed by his dad, one of the doyens of Goa's Tourism industry. Graduating in Arts, he began his career with the Taj hotels but then moved to tour operations. With a career spanning over 25 years in the industry, he has held senior positions in two of the leading DMCs before coming to Earthen Experiences. One of our most experienced hands in Goa, he has a strong understanding of facets of tourism and an outstanding rapport with our business partners. With a keen eye for detail, excellent communication skills, he strives for perfection. Though not an extensive traveller, he has travelled to Southern and Northern India, and now aspires to explore, experience and embrace more. Warren's favourite line for travellers to Goa is "We live it, you'll love it".

Jagjeetor Jaggi as he is more popularly known, is a numbers wizard, with an extensive knowledge of the financial systems combined with a flair for technology. He leads our finance team effortlessly, working closely with them to achieve the organisation's desired objectives. Over two decades of experience in the travel industry makes him completely in control. Born and brought up in Delhi, he loves cricket and has honed his batting skills over the years to be a formidable player for the office team. Total integrity and exceptional interpersonal skills make him the ideal choice - an amazing people's manager with a lovely subtle sense of humour, that often leaves those around him in splits.

Born in Bihar, which was once intellectual & literal capital of india, Manish moved at an very early stage to Delhi where he completed his education. His journey in travel industry also began in Delhi, where he worked with many top line Travel companies for over 11 years catering to clients from Europe and South & Latin America. All these years of experience has helped him in understanding the nuances of trade and delivering services to satisfaction of Principal operator & Clients. Manish today is a seasoned hand in operations and has reputation of being very meticulous with his planning & implementation which he has successfully proved time & again by handling prestigious movements like Ferrari, Globus Charter,Luxury Train &Rajasthan Countyside Bicycle tour over the years. An avid traveler himself, Manish has travelled to all major tourist destinations in Rajasthan, South India & Gujarat and he aim to cover rest of India, Nepal & Bhutan in the coming years. In his current capacity he is managing the operations of incoming business from Switzerland & Eastern Europe.

Sincere and dependable.…this is how colleagues & peers know Shashibhusan aka Shashi. Shashi has been active in travel trade since last 11 years and during this period he has worked in different DMCs handling business from Europe, UK, Far East and other countries. Operation being his forte, Shashi is as comfortable in handling a tailormade query as he is handling a group. While he hails from Gorakhpur in eastern Uttar Pradesh province, he did his schooling from Dehradun where occasional hikes to hills of Mussoorie & surrounding areas slowly flamed the passion for travel in him. Shashi is Post Graduate in Yoga & Science of Living and then also formally studied tourism for a year before joining the industry. His favourite destination in India are Agra for Taj Mahal, the desert state of Rajasthan and backwaters of Kerala. He also enjoys exploring forests and tracking Tigers. At Earthen Experiences, Shashi looks after the operational aspects of incoming business from the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia & New Zealand.

Priyanka moved to Delhi from the hills of Uttarakhand at a very young age in search of bright career and to explore the world. Equipped with a professional degree in Spanish, soon become a key member of large Indian DMC.

Priyanka iswell known for her smart dressing skills and cool attitude, she is a firm believer that the more you travel, the longer you wish list gets, so you simply have to keep exploring and experiencing things you've never seen or done before.

Her obsession for fascinating conversations with people, understanding different traditions and different cultures,help her to fulfil the very need of each guest. She is quite often seen with shopping bags in her hand and always updated with latest trends& apps.

Priyanka takes charge of our offbeat specialist business and always looking for something new and extraordinary. Being an ardent traveler to the core, she ensures that every aspect of the tour is carefully planned, in order to deliver those Earthen Experiences. Her meticulous planning of large operations at two of Kumbh Melas revealed her hidden skills as event manager.

Ritika, creates in her an aura of the spectacular cool hills dotted by the colonial era structures.

She was the guest relations officer aboard the luxurious Maharaja Express on several occasions, though she badly misses the whistle of Himalyan queen chugging through the chirping serpentineKangra valley. A postgraduate in Tourism from University of Himachal, Ritika is a fresh blend of creativity and technical wizardry. Having had some enriching experiences with one of the largest business travel companies, she considers herself lucky to be able to pursue her passion in website development and similar projects.

Celebrate life is her motto and so she collated all the ingredients towards creating memorable holidays for her guests. Ritika is a multitasking queen who not only organizes the office but keeps everything on track and makes sure we deliver our best to fulfill even the most minor desires of our guests. She juggles a lot of responsibility with ease and efficiency and hence she remains ournatural choice to develop our brand with core values of honesty, hard work and trust.

Shabih Ahmed comes from Aligarh, a very important education and commercial hub of India. In his early days Shabih was wise enough to understand that the eternal responsibilities of acommon class may impede his keen desire to travel, so he decided to make his passion into a full-time profession. Completing his Masters in Tourism Administration, he joined the travel Industry. Shabih has years of working experience from working with startups to multinational companies and from backpackers to incentive travel. He feels proud to adapt the tag of a dream merchant. During his career, he has had opportunities to explore the varied aspects of Indian Tourism; Cultural, Heritage, Sports, Adventure, and Leisure. Today he enhances his knowledge each day by interacting with people of the world and getting to know their culture.

Asim has come from a small historical town from the state of Uttar Pradesh. Soon after the Schooling Asim moved to Aligarh – an education hub for university degree and professional course in tourism management. Delhi – main transit point of all tourism activities in India attracted him for a bright career.Asim started his career from a small but very professional DMC and learned the minutest details of travel trade. A very cool headed and never say no attitude make him perfect operation guy.

If the dreams are big and bigger is your belief in yourself nothing can stop you to from achieving your goal -this is Mohit Raina's mantra in life!

Mohit was born and brought up in Delhi but his native place is Jammu and Kashmir, a state well known for tourism, a place where hospitality is second religion. An active person with excellent interpersonal skills and team spirit, Mohit has been involved with social & cultural activities all through his school & college days and even served as President in Delhi University College, something which speaks about his leadership qualities. His "never-say-die" attitude enables him to come out with solutions, no matter what the situation is.His pleasant personality, cheerful nature and a knack to connect with strangers helps him in accomplishing whatever task is assigned to him. Mohit enjoys trekking & camping in hills and in his free time he loves to put in his ear plugs and listen to his favourite numbers.

Raised amongst the snow-capped Himalayan peaks of one of India’s most well-loved destinations, Vikas dreamed of one day introducing the rich heritage and hospitality of his country to the rest of the world. He started on this goal at a young age; while pursuing a masters in tourism, he would organize hiking and trekking tours around Shimla and beyond. An avid trekker, he makes sure to partake in at least one gruelling trek every year, colloquially referring to them as a form of ‘servicing’ for the body. Vikas has since worked with some of India’s leading travel companies, including helping some of today’s large online players establish their base in India. He has planned and led journeys for clients from Asia, Australia, Americas and Europe, with a strong bond with Spain. These interactions with people from a range of nationalities have helped him gain a deep and meaningful understanding of client requirements. This, along with a deeply ingrained passion for his work, sense of loyalty, and work ethic helps Vikas ensure that tours are perfectly planned and executed.

Ritu is a seasoned professional in Vendor Management and Contracting within the inbound leisure travel segment, recognised for her strong negotiation skills, disciplined work style, and thorough understanding of the travel trade. Over the years, she has built reliable partnerships with hotels, transport providers, and destination specialists, ensuring competitive contracts and consistent service delivery across markets. She balances commercial goals with quality standards, optimising costs while safeguarding guest experience and brand expectations. Skilled at reading market trends and spotting new opportunities, she works with suppliers to achieve long-term value for both sides. Known for her collaborative approach, she coordinates smoothly with operations, product, and finance teams. Her professionalism, steady judgment and industry insight make her a trusted partner in the inbound leisure space.

Operating from our Mumbai office, Sachin is a passionate enthusiast of travel, constantly seeking innovative ideas and solution-oriented approaches. Thriving in the fiercely competitive realm of travel and event management, he brings over 24 years of experience. Sachin is dedicated to consistently surpassing performance benchmarks. His primary focus lies in process optimization, unparalleled customer service, and fostering robust relationships with key stakeholders, thereby enhancing the company's market presence. He demonstrates adept leadership within his team and continually enriches his knowledge base in the travel industry. Furthermore, Sachin plays a pivotal role in identifying and pursuing new business ventures for the company. In his free time, he loves exploring new destinations and attending music concerts. His guiding principle is encapsulated in the words: "Stay genuine, keep an open mind for growth, and relentlessly chase your dreams with unwavering determination."

Sudhanshu comes from Pauri Garhwal in the Himalayas – land of abundance, rivers, mountains and numerous temples. Since his childhood he was fortunate to bath in the holy Ganges, walk amidst the presence of mighty Himalayas, breathe fresh air and eat farm fresh. Graduating in Science from Garhwal University, his passion to interact and know people beyond the Himalayas and a growing curiosity to delve deeper into the culture of India encouraged him to travel to historical places and areas of natural beauty around the country. Starting with a hotel chain in Goa, he continued his journey to Delhi, still with hotels but the traveller in him needed a stronger release for his creativity that a travel company provides, and so we have him with us at Earthen Experiences where it not a job, but fulfilment of creating and delivering experiences to our customers.

Neetu's knowledge base is versatile and that combined with a positive attitude to take on any given challenge and to see it to fruition makes her a great ally on the finance team. A Commerce graduate with a diploma in programing and web designing, she is a great help for any tech issues besides her financial role. Sincere, silent and diligent, always eager to learn new methodologies for improvisation and improved functionality. She loves reading motivational books and enjoy the Bollywood music, often you might hear her humming a melodious retro number while being immersed in her work or even a creative pursuit. A lovely team member who is always willing to go the extra mile for her friends and teammates.

Behind a successful office team there is always an able office attendant; a precious auxiliary who does not let them deviate from the core focus…We are so fortunate to have RAHUL on our team. A one man army for all jobs, be it the upkeep of office or running around vendor offices or standing in bank queue or safely delivering our guests' misplaced luggage to their next destination. Serving hot tiffin at lunch to evening snacks or arranging small office get together/parties is all done with such ease, making him invaluable. Visitors to our office eagerly look forward to a cuppa of hot cutting chai or masala chai prepared by Rahul. With his nose to grindstone and gentle nature he saves us plenty of productive hours and keeps our elements ever energized.