an architect, historic preservationist, and writer, holds advanced degrees from the University of Cambridge and the University of Pennsylvania. A recipient of prestigious scholarships like the Charles Wallace India Trust and Fulbright-Nehru, he has also received offers from Harvard and other renowned institutions.

His work spans Heritage, Culture, Politics, and Literature. Over the past decade, he has mentored underprivileged communities in North India through art. Currently, he is co-translating Kashmiri classical literature in the Himalayas and has contributed to a Barakat Trust-UK-funded project on Early Modern Kashmir.

is a co-founder at Kuhiro Class and has led the organisation for the past three years. He was previously the president of the International Students' Association at JNU, New Delhi and has a range of work experience, including a year as a financial investigator for the Mintz Group in Mumbai.  He likes to travel and loves a good walk, so if you are a slow but steady traveller, you are in the right company.

is currently pursuing her master's degree in English at JNU and holds a special interest in Nepalese political history and civil war narratives. She also holds years of experience in journalism and her works have been published in leading organisations such as the Diplomat, Film Matters, The Medium, and Cambridge International Law Journal. She is a certified yoga instructor and will be holding meditation and yoga sessions everyday during the expedition.