Personal statement

I am an enthusiastic and motivated professional tour guide, mountaineer, ski instructor seeking challenging collaboration with Italian Tour Operators.

Hi, I am Eenam Thakur and I’m the owner of the Travel Agency. As a background, I am an outdoor / climbing guide to the Himalayas. I love everything about it - the vast open spaces, the mountains, the people and the opportunities it gives me as a climber and a human being.  My enthusiasm makes me share my passion by leading groups in climbing Expeditions, Trekking and other adventure sports across the Himalayas for most of the year. I often venture into exploring treks to discover unexplored places with the aim of offering to mountain enthusiasts the most beautiful and exclusive places of the Himalayas, especially Himachal and Zanskar. I have been organizing various types of tours for individuals and for groups since years. I have experiences with groups from UK, Italy, France, USA, Germany, Japan, Poland, Singapore, Thailand & Spain and to everyone I have always tried to convey my same passion and curiosity, my same respect for nature and for people who live there. Each trip is a unique experience, and “travelling is to live twice”, then let's go together!

Carrier objective

My principal objective is to achieve my aim of contributing to and improving the world of adventure travelling in the Himalayas.

I also aspire to personal development through hard work, honesty, the application of my professional skills and excelling in all aspects of life.

I am seeking new challenges and responsibilities to progress career.

Key achievment

Excellent professional skills in climbing, trekking expeditions and rescue operations. Expert ski instructor.

Working with clients and interacting with people from various different backgrounds on a daily basis has helped me to develop and improve many skills such as: self-control in emergency situations, leadership and focusing on client satisfaction. I am always willing to listen to and assist clients.

Work experience

2005 - present

Owner of The Himalayan Golden Oak Adventure travel agency, located in MANALI, Himachal Pradesh, India.

The Himalayan Golden Oak is an adventure and travel agency which has the aim of promoting adventure activities in the Himalayas. It offers a complete choice of services including Mountain Expeditions, Jeep Safari, Motorcycle Expeditions, Mountain Biking, Cultural Tours and Buddhist Monasteries Tours, Ladakh Cultural Tours and Ladakh Festival Tours.

The agency is approved by the Department of Tourism & Civil Aviation Govt. of Himachal Pradesh.

2003 - present

Freelance work as a tour guide, mountain guide in trekking, climbing expeditions and rescue operations.

I have worked with many private trekking companies in Manali, other areas in Himachal Pradesh and in Leh – Ladakh.

In August 2017, I worked as Assistant Leader during a tour in Himachal Pradesh organized by I Viaggi di Maurizio Levi, Milan.

I worked as a Field Assistant in the Himalayan Ski Village (HSV) www.himalayanskivillage.com assisting in mountain search and rescue operations, weather data recording, data entry and mountain guiding.

November, 2003 to September, 2006

I worked as a visiting instructor in various professional mountaineering courses and trekking and adventure courses in Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Mountaineering and Allied Sports Manali.

Other Experiences

In 2005, I participated in a 14 day search and rescue operation in Manikaran (Kullu) organized by the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Mountaineering and Allied Sports in Manali.

In December. 2006, I took part in a one month hospitality training course run by the Himalayan Ski Village.

In 2007, I did three months of training for Ski Patrol and Ski Techniques under Mr. Robin from Canada, Mr. Jagdish Lall (Ex. Indian National Ski Coach) from Manali and Mr. Roshan Lall (Ex. Indian National Ski Coach) from Manali, organized by the HSV. 

In 2006, I did one month First aid course with Niko Weis (Ex-President Canadian Avalanche association).

In 2006, I did a Wireless Radio Communication & International Codes course with Niko Weis (Ex- Vice President Canadian Avalanche association).

In 2007, I did a one month Avalanche Rescue training course with Mr. Lyle Fast from Canada, organized by the Himalayan Ski Village.

In 2008, from January to April, I did a 4 month training course for Skiing Techniques and Ski & Snowboard maintenance with Prof. Lorenzo Gottardi, SSBS Examiner Schweitzer, organized by the HSV

Climbing Experience

I have climbed over 12 peaks in the range of 6,000-7000m altitude in Himachal and Laddakh. These include a lot of first ascents on relatively unknown peaks in lesser-known parts of the Himalayas, some so obscure that I am one of the few people who know of their existence. I regularly live out on glaciers in Himachal & Laddakh. Some of the relatively known peaks that I have climbed alpine style are Hanuman Tibba (5980m), Deo Tibba (6001m), Nun (7048),   CB 13 (6200m), CB 14 (6080m), Parangla Peak (6470m), Friendship Peak Shitidhar,  Kunzum Peak, Laddakhi, Stok Kangri, Jagatsukh Peak, Kangyatse and Norubu Peak.

Education

Graduation: Bachelor of Arts degree in Geography, Public Administration and English from the Govt. Degree College,  Kullu Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla.

Senior school: Government Senior Secondary School Manali (Himachal Pradesh Board of School Educations).

Matriculation: Government Senior Secondary School  Manali (Himachal Pradesh Board of School Educations).

Professional Qualifications

In July 2003, Certificates in Basic Mountaineering, Advanced Mountaineering, Method of Instruction (MOI) (or Instructor Course for Mountaineering), and Basic Skiing, Intermediate, Advanced in March/April, 2006 & Method of Ski Instruction (MOI) from the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Mountaineering and Allied Sports in Manali in February, 2009.

In November, 2005 Alpine Climbing Camp organized by the Indian Mountaineering Foundation (Delhi).

In June, 2002 MS Office course qualification from Software Group International Ltd. Manali. Website: www.stgintl.com

All courses were passed with high grades. Certificates are available upon request.

Hobbies

In my free time, I like to pack my sack and hit the trails to some remote valley, going over high passes, camping by the still waters of some high altitude lake or on a glacier and exploring new trekking routes and mountains. 
I also like play basketball and snooker; listen music;

 paint landscapes and portraits and enjoy time with my family and my friends

Computer Literacy

Experienced use of MS Office, internet and email.

Areas of Interest

Interacting with people and participating in group activities.

Tour Guide – Assistant Leader – assisting in the running of tourist groups.

Sports – skiing, trekking, running and keeping fit in general.

Language

Hindi mother tongue

English, fluent spoken and good comprehension