Valley Of Flowers
with Himalayan Snow Runner and Himalayan Abode Home Stay

We, at Himalayan Snow Runner (a Lonely Planet recommended adventure outdoor activities organizer for Indian Himalayas), are locals. Born and brought up in Joshimath, Bhyundar village and Ghangharia, ‘Valley of Flowers’ is like our backyard!!! With our countless visits to Valley of Flowers since our childhood, we are familiar with its every nook and corner. Over the years, we have witnessed this nature's wonder bloom every season and withstand biting winters.

With Himalayan Snow Runner, you will enjoy exploring pristine landscapes in Valley of Flowers...an experience so unique, which only a local can offer. Our leaders and guides are qualified, professional and experienced trekkers. They are trained in first-aid and rescue. Client safety is of paramount importance to us. On our trips, our leaders will guide you with efficiency and care. Fluent in English, Hindi and Garhwali (local language), our leaders can engage with you with their rich knowledge of the region, its peculiarities, natural resources, flora and fauna, interesting legends, local stories and more. On select departures and customized trips, our expert botanists and ace photographers add further excitement with informative insights.

With us, you will also enjoy comforts of quality accommodation at Himalayan Abode Homestay, Joshimath and other hotels and campsites that we manage. At, Himalayan Abode Homestay, Joshimath, “Service with Impeccable Quality and Smile” is our passion and “अतिथी देवो भव” (“Guests are personification of God”) is our philosophy.

Join us for this signature trip and experience the nature's wonder -- Valley of Flowers !!!

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Ajay Bhatt

Email Id : ajaybhatt@india.com
Contact Number : +919756813236 or +919412082247
Resident : Joshimath Uttarakhand, India
Owner : Himalayan Abode – A luxury home stay at Joshimath since 2008,
and Himalayan Snow Runner – an adventure travel company, since 2001
Skills : Ski champion, Snow-boarding champion and Mountaineer
Current Post : National Coach for India’s Junior and Sub-junior skiing team – position conferred by Winter Games Federation of India (WGFI)
Qualifications : Diploma in Tourism Study, Bachelor of Art, Uttarakhand, India
Basic, Advance & MOI (Method of Instruction) in Skiing

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OBJECTIVES AND IDEOLOGIES

  • To be the best adventure trip provider in the Himalayan Region of Uttarakhand, India by adopting ecologically sensitive approach to tourism.
  • Actively engage in bringing-up the skill-sets of local children and youth – particularly in the skiing and mountaineering activities (which is a key opportunity in this region).
  • Coach and train young athletes in skiing and snowboarding to help them achieve their potential and prepare them to participate in competitive events at national and international levels.
  • Create a positive impact in the society I live by spreading awareness about environmental conservation, awareness about natural disasters, educate locals on preservation of natural resources, training locals on rescue operations, helping the youth in exploring work opportunities in varied fields, supporting education for kids and healthcare for families and elders
  • Service with impeccable quality and smile, though the home stay "Himalayan Abode". Committed to offer the guests, from all over the world, a truly rich experience of Indian hospitality "Guests are personification of God".

EXPERTISE AND SKILLS

Over 12 years of experience as:

  • Expert ski champion
  • Expert snow-boarding champion
  • Experienced mountaineer

Other skills:

  • Avid photographer
  • Experienced host of luxury home stay, consistently ranked as No 1 property by TripAdvisor

CURRENT POST

  • National Coach for India’s Junior and Sub-junior skiing team – position conferred by Winter Games Federation of India (WGFI)
  • Coach for India’s team of young athletes participating in Dream Program 2014, Korea in January 2014
  • Coach for India’s team of young athletes participating in International Ski Championship - Andorra Spain 2015.

PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE

  • Skiing coach at GMVN [ Govt.of Uttaranchal] for 10 years from 2001 to 2010
  • Skiing coach for Nepal and Bhutan ski team for event held in Auli in the year 2009
  • Event Management services at Sochi Paralympic Games 2014, Russia

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Secured ‘A’ Grade in snow skiing basic course (Year 1995, Auli, Uttarakhand, India)
  • Secured ‘A’ Grade in snow skiing intermediate course (Year 1998, Auli, Uttarakhand, India)
  • Secured ‘A’ Grade in snow skiing advance course (Year 2000, Auli, Uttarakhand, India)
  • Secured ‘A’ Grade in water sports basic course (Year 2002, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India)
  • Successfully completed basic mountaineering training course (Year 1997, Auli, Uttarakhand, India)

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

  • Successful participation in National Winter Games Championship (Year 1993, Auli, Uttarakhand, India)
  • Secured 3rd position in Winter Games Open Skiing Championship (Year 1996, Auli, Uttarakhand, India)
  • Successful participation in 8th National Winter Games Championship (Year 1996, Manali, Himachal Pradesh, India)
  • Secured 1st position in National Open Skiing Championship (Year 1998, Auli, Uttarakhand, India)
  • Successful participation in Indian Olympic Association First Nation Winter Games (Year 1998, Gulmarg, Jammu & Kashmir, India)
  • Secured 1st position in Winter Sports Championship (Year 1999, Auli, Uttarakhand, India)
  • Successful participation in Himanchal Skiing Cup (Year 1999, Manali, Himachal Pradesh, India)
  • Successful participation in Indian Olympic Association 3rd National Winter Games (Year 2003, Auli, Uttarakhand, India)
  • Successful participation in Indian Olympic Association 4th National Winter Games (Year 2004, Auli, Uttarakhand, India)
  • Technical Member for 1st South Asian Winter Game 2011
  • Secured 2nd position in winter Ski Championship (Year 2012, Auli, Uttarakhand, India)
  • Technical Member for National Winter Ski Championship (Year 2013, Auli, Uttarakhand, India)
  • Won Best Photographer Award in Nature Category in year 2011
  • Won Best Photographer Award in Wild life category in year 2013
  • “Himalayan Abode Home Stay” a luxury home stay at Joshimath owned by Ajay Bhatt is consistently ranked as No 1 property in Joshimath by TripAdvisor