Our Team

Meet our team of professional river guides and passionate individuals.

anvesh singh thapa, FOUNDER + OWNER + RIVER GUIDE + kayak instructor

Anvesh has been rafting and kayaking throughout the world since 1996, making him one of the most skilled and experienced river guides in India today. Anvesh has led the first commercial river descents on the Brahmaputra (post 2001 flood), Lohit, Kameng, and Saryu Rivers. He has also led expeditions internationally and is well-versed with the level of difficulty and excitement on rivers such as the Kaituna and Wairoa (New Zealand), Blue Nile (Ethiopia), Colorado, Green, Owyhee (Middle), Rogue, Salmon, Selway, Teton, and Upper Klamath Rivers (USA) and the Stranda and Rundal (Norway). Today, you will find Anvesh actively engaged in the trips he runs. His passion and energy flow through every trip he guides.

Anvesh is currently a NOLS instructor, and is a certified Whitewater Rescue Technician-Advance (Rescue 3 International), Wilderness First Responder (WMI), Skills Active Senior National Raft Guide Grade IV/V (NZ), ACA Kayak Instructor Level 4 and International Technical Rescue Association Swiftwater Rescue Training Instructor (Level 1).

ing-marie putka, OWNER + COMMUNICATIONS

Originally from the Pacific Northwest, USA, Ing-Marie has felt fortunate to call India "home" since 2005. At Expeditions India, Ing-Marie uses her organization and communication skills to keep the office in order. But her favorite part of the job is finding ways to move Expeditions India in an even more eco-friendly direction. She sees tremendous potential in the river community being allies in the work of environmental protection. Ing-Marie is also a writer, experiential educator and outdoor enthusiast.

sanjay saklani, manager + master chef

Sanjay is a trained chef who is equally passionate about the kitchen and the outdoors. He started rafting and trekking in his youth, and later took his professional chef training in India. He has worked internationally in 5-star kitchens and is able to prepare multi-cuisine dishes out of his magic kitchen tent - sometimes with just bare essentials! Sanjay is also involved in planning and logistics, and he keeps both his team and the guests entertained with his fun-loving nature.

VIKRAM JOSHI, RIVER & MOUNTAIN GUIDE

With over 30 years of international guiding experience, "Vik" is a legendary veteran outdoorsman. You'll often find Vik out in front leading trips; he has led multiple first descents on Indian rivers since the 1980s. The only rival to Vik's river skills is his tremendous ability to weave a story around the campfire, enthralling young and old alike with tales of his adventures in kayaking, climbing, hiking and rafting. Ask Vik to tell you a story, and you won't be disappointed. Vik holds certifications in Swiftwater Rescue and First Aid.

bishnu gurung, RIVER GUIDE

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avilash bisht, riVER & mountain guide