About Us

Ishita is a dynamic social entrepreneur who is the founder of Ecosphere and MUSE. Her experience of working at the grassroots and passion for sustainability, travel and the mountains have been the driving force for both MUSE and Ecosphere – which enable her to live her philosophy. ​​Ishita has been recognized as one of India’s leading 50 social entrepreneurs. Her accolades include being voted an MTV Youth Icon, receiving the Real Heroes Award by Reliance & CNN-IBN, and being honoured as a Pathfinder in the Indian Responsible Travel Awards. Additionally, she is an Ashoka Fellow, reflecting her commitment to social change and sustainability.

Norbu, is a man of many talents and comes with a vast array of experience in various fields ranging from tourism, renewable energy, solar passive architecture, mountaineering, medicinal plants, and the list can carry on! He belongs to a family of Amchis (traditional medicine practitioners of Spiti) and is now one of the last few practicing Amchis in Spiti and well renowned in the valley. He is the Manager for all the Spiti operations.

Anubhav, a banker and a finance & marketing professional quit his job to pursue his dream of creating a social impact through his knowledge and experience. Given his forte, he has been instrumental in expanding Ecosphere trips and MUSE’s initiatives to the rest of the country.

Deepak is an avid traveler and motorcycle expedition leader with over eight years of experience exploring the Trans-Himalayan region. He has traveled extensively across India and abroad, leading expeditions through diverse landscapes. At Ecosphere, he curates immersive adventure experiences, blending culture, sustainability, and offbeat exploration. He also plays a key role in developing new travel programs and enhancing outreach efforts. When not on the road, he’s busy strategizing new experiences over a strong cup of coffee.

Tanisha manages Ecosphere’s social media platforms, showcasing our work in sustainable tourism and community initiatives.  She curates engaging content that connects a wider audience to Ecosphere’s journeys and initiatives. A passionate traveller, she is also a travel content creator and vlogger, capturing and sharing stories from her journeys.

Divyani is a passionate travel specialist with in-depth expertise in multiple destinations. helping each traveller discover the best of every place seamlessly. Her enthusiasm and dynamic mindset brings fresh perspectives and energy to every journey she curates. She believes in crafting journeys that are as unique as the people taking them!

Gatuk, the man of the moment. His passion is driving and everything mechanical. Quiet and intense, the Ecosphere vehicles are his most beloved passions. He cares for them like one would care for their own child! He is the man to show you the valley and if you’re lucky, you will get to drive with him. You’re always assured the safest rides in the mountains with Gatuk aka Sonam Chhetan

Neema, is our expert local chef at Ecosphere’s multi-cuisine fusion restaurant, Taste of Spiti in Kaza. A shy person who takes some time to open up, Neema expresses himself through the delicious food he cooks. Extremely hardworking and dedicated, he manages the show at Taste of Spiti day in and day out without even the slightest hint of a murmur.

Tashi is a lady of many talents. She is fond of cooking and baking and is a wiz at dishing up new, sumptuous delicacies. She has 4 adorable boys, which makes her patient, calm and extremely loving- something she translates perfectly well at Sol Cafe, where she is the Head Chef.

Dhawang fondly called Dabang will be found welcoming everyone with a bright smile. He keeps Taste of Spiti and Osel Rooms spic and span.

Tashi junior (as she is fondly called at Ecosphere) is our assistant chef at Sol Cafe. She loves being at the cafe and though shy at first, once you get her talking she is full of stories of Spiti. She enjoys the slow and still days of Spiti’s winters where she spends her time gazing at the stars moon and sunsets.

Dr. Jha, is a dedicated dental professional driven by the desire to create meaningful change through his work. He is the senior dentist at the MUSE Charitable Dental Clinic and has been part of the team since 2021, holding awareness & treatment camps in the remotest of villages of Spiti through the summer and in the rural villages of Chhattisgarh and Bihar through the winter. He now heads the MUSE Charitable Dental Clinic in Delhi providing world-class, and affordable dental care services, ensuring that quality treatment reaches the most underserved communities.

Dr. Sapna Gautam is our dentist at the MUSE Charitable Dental Clinic at Kaza where her role focuses on delivering quality oral healthcare to the local community, ensuring patients receive the best possible treatment in a compassionate environment. During the winter she travels extensively with the team holding awareness & treatment camps catering to marginalised communities in rural and urban India and to those who have special needs.

Lotey is our dedicated Dental Assistant at the MUSE Charitable Dental Clinic at Kaza. Hands on and extremely dedicated he manages the running of the clinic and the numerous outreach camps.