Our Team
I lead every drive. However, I am backed by a dedicated team ensuring that your experience is extremely smooth and memorable. In the mountains with hair pin drives, you never know what’s on the next turn. That’s where our team ensures that it’s something interesting.
If you have any questions, get in touch.
Goldie Mehta
Goldie is frequently described as a pillar of La Himalaya’s expeditions, showcasing exceptional leadership and organizational skills. He is generally in the role of Sweep/Back up car, ensuring no participant is left behind during challenging drives, maintaining safety and smoothness on treacherous snow-covered roads. Clients appreciate his professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to manage logistics, such as coordinating snow chains and guiding convoys through unpredictable Himalayan terrain. His warm and friendly demeanor fosters a family-like atmosphere, making participants feel supported and engaged.
Vikram Sharma (Shiva)
Shiva is celebrated for his vibrant personality and knack for capturing special moments through photography, adding a unique dimension to the expeditions. Reviewers consistently mention his cheerful and supportive presence, describing him as the “cherry on top” of the team. His contributions go beyond logistics, as he enhances the emotional and visual experience of the trips by documenting stunning landscapes and group moments, making journeys like the Spiti Snow Drive unforgettable. Clients note his ability to keep spirits high, even in extreme conditions like snowstorms, and his role in creating a fun, engaging atmosphere during drives and evening gatherings.
Vineet Mahajan
Vineet is a seasoned business executive with over 15 years of experience across management consulting and business leadership. He began his career with leading global firms PwC and KPMG, where he advised clients on strategy, operations, and market entry. Vineet later went on to build Reed Exhibitions India (a division of RELX Group) from the ground up, scaling it to INR 40 crore in revenue. An MBA gold medalist from Banaras Hindu University—awarded by the President A. P. J. Abdul Kalam—Vineet is known for his strong operational acumen, strategic foresight, and ability to drive market creation and profitability. His blend of consulting rigor and entrepreneurial execution makes him a valuable asset to La Himalaya.
Tanba Negi
Tanba hails from the remote Himalayan village of Tashigang in Kinnaur, perched near the India–Tibet border. Born in 1984 and raised in the Indo-Tibetan Border Police Public School at Reckong Peo, he later earned his hospitality degree from the Institute of Hotel Management in Bengaluru (Class of 2008). Over the past 15 years, Tanba has built a solid career in hospitality, rising to leadership roles – including more than five years as an Operations Head – and earning a reputation for professionalism, warmth, and unwavering dedication. At La Himalaya, Tanba channels this expertise into creating exceptional adventure travel experiences. As a long-time team member, he helps design and coordinate off-the-beaten-path road expeditions that take guests through quaint mountain villages, ancient monasteries, crystal-clear rivers and pristine high-altitude meadows. His strong operations background and attention to detail ensure every journey is safe, seamless and full of authentic Himalayan flavor – perfectly aligned with La Himalaya’s ethos of immersive, heart-led travel. Away from the office, Tanba’s passions are the gym and the great outdoors. He believes in discipline and fitness as the foundation of success, a mindset he shares through gym-motivation posts on social media. An avid explorer of his native mountains, he has even conquered the Umling La pass (19,024 ft) – which until recently held the title of the world’s highest motorable road – and stood at the gates of Siachen, pushing his limits on Himalayan drives. Deeply proud to be part of the La Himalaya family, Tanba brings energy and a true Himalayan spirit to his work. He lives out the company’s guiding principle – “Himachal Pradesh is where our heart is” by helping guests discover the same awe and connection to nature that he’s cherished since childhood. From the heights of Kinnaur, Tanba’s journey exemplifies passion, resilience, and the adventurous ethos of La Himalaya.
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THE HIMALAYAN AMBASSADOR
You perpetually desire to be in mountains. Your soul wants to feel the fresh air in mountains and experience the thrill. Yet, one way or the other, other life commitments have been keeping you busy. Never mind, join our mailing list and help us evolve you to be the “Himalayan Ambassador”
Himalayan Ambassador is our unique program where we make you feel special through our goodies and expedition memorabilia that we send to our lucky draw winners annually. Don’t miss this chance.
All the Best, Puneet
