About Us

The Bayberry Saga

'EVERY TOUR ORCHESTRATED WITH PASSION & MILITARY PRECISION'

Bayberry Adventures is a renowned company founded and managed by Armed Forces Veterans with the aim to develop an ecologically responsible and socially sensitive model of tourism. Our focus is on creating unique, personalized experiences that foster social and cultural connections. We've received recognition and awards for our exceptional service and commitment to responsible travel from organizations like TripAdvisor, Outlook Responsible Tourism, and ICRT India.

Awards:
- ICRT Responsible Tourism Awards - 2022
- Outlook Responsible Tourism Awards - 2023
- TripAdvisor 'Traveler's Choice Award' 2022 & 2023

We are passionate Green Crusaders & committed to Responsible Travel.

We believe that traveling molds one's character and the only thing that one must leave at a destination are one's footprints while only memories are carried away. While partnering us in our odyssey you shall be helping us in our humble efforts to make the world a better place for our children.

“We do not do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children”

Team Bayberry Adventures

Every Tour Orchestrated With Passion & Military Precision.

Meet our Team

Wing Commander Sudhir Kutty

Director
An experienced Mountaineer who has led/ participated in several successful expeditions including to Mt Everest.

Ms Anjilee Istwal

Director
Journalist with a passion for travel and Mother Earth. A champion for all things sustainable and handcrafted. Social media ninja and digital content creator.

Colonel Asheesh Istwal

Director
Ex Army Officer, a Qualified Open Water Diver, Adventure and Mountain Lover. He is a Fitness Enthusiast who loves travelling and exploring.

Kiran Chand

Ops Lead
Having spent more than a decade in the tourism industry as a Tour Manager/Guide, he holds a Masters in Tourism and is also exponent of yoga and spiritualism.

Mahabir Rana

Mountaineering Expert
Mahabir is an experienced mountaineer and guide and is the owner of a boutique property at Joshimath which is the base of Bayberry's operations in that sector

Bhuvanesh

Tour Guide & Naturalist
Bhuvanesh is our expert Tour Guide with in-depth knowlege of the flora in the Valley of Flowers region

Colonel Trilok Sharma

Director
A true-blue infantry officer who transitioned effortlessly from leading counter terrorism operations to leading successful teams in hospitality.