Vaishali Patel Shah

Founder

Vaishali Patel Shah

I visited Himalayas for the first time at the age of 12 for a yatra, I was more excited by the amount of adventure involved – trekking, hiking, and being so close to nature. Slowly, this adventurous feeling gave way to devotion and reverence, which opened the path to my first yatra to Kailas Mansarovar in the year 1994.

The current social media generation has exaggerated traveling and the desire to stay close to nature with terms like wanderlust and more. Even before these became mainstream, I’ve had this simple desire to explore as much as I could and spend as much time as possible by pristine streams, rivers, Himalayan Mountains, and quaint villages tucked away from civilizations.

One of my such desires made me turn into Bhakti. I used to think if the creation is so overwhelming, how amazing the creator would be!!

Somehow, I started loving Lord Shiva as I have heard that HE lives in the Himalayas!!

I started to learn more about the Abode of Lord Shiva and become more curious about visiting the mystical place. In 1994, I decided to visit the place. I was one of the youngest yatris from India, traveling over 42 days, walking over 600 odd Kilometers to catch a glimpse of the majestic mountain.

What I saw was unbelievable. Something so powerful, divine, and beautiful and yet beyond human comprehension. The first sight of the mountain is still a fresh memory and it was then that I decided I would keep coming back.

Driven by the urge to be close to the Mountain as much as possible and to make others experience what I went through, I started learning more about the trail and expanded my network across frontiers. When everything was in place, I took my first batch of yatris with me in 2001. There were total 35 seekers in that batch.

Since then, there has been no turning back. I lead every batch to ensure I get to see the awe in their eyes and feel the sense of content in their minds. I’ve been so engrossed in this that it’s been almost two decades now. Meanwhile, I also explored the lengths and breadths of this country and stumbled upon some equally beautiful and pristine places across the nation.

I now organize yatras all over the country.

SKY Team

Bhirenbhai-&-Ilaben

Bhirenbhai and Ilaben Patel

We were both born and brought up in Kenya and currently reside in the United Kingdom. Bhirenbhai is an accountant in Public Practice and Ilaben is a PA in the civil service. We are closely linked with a UK Registered Charity promoting Yoga, Meditation and study of the Hindu Scriptures. With God’s Grace we have undertaken the unique Kailas Mansarovar Yatra several times in addition to the Char Dham Yatra, Amarnath Yatra, Satopanth Yatra, Gaumukh & Tapovan Yatra and so on. We feel we are well placed to assist and guide Yatris to undertake the Kailas Mansarovar Yatra and other Yatra in the Himalayas.

Saloni-Patel

Saloni Patel

My name is Saloni. I live in Dallas, Texas, USA with my husband and 2 kids. Thanks to my sister Vaishali who encouraged me to visit Kailas Mansarovar in 2012 which put me on path to spirituality. Since then my life journey has progressed beautifully, I gave myself some space to explore Hatha yoga and Meditation. Along with my full-time work as IT professional I am now a Yoga instructor which I enjoy so much and brings real fulfilment. I hope and wish you have a privilege to visit this life changing place at least one time in your life journey.

Amrapaliben-250x250

Amrapali Patel

Amrapaliben enjoyed work as microbiologist & currently having sales role in healthcare industry. We have two sons aged 21 and 16. We as family of four having faith in God & loving nature always enjoy bush walking and hiking. In 2015 we were fortunate to join SKY team for Kailas yatra. Glimpse of Kailasji was ultimate feeling and life changing experience for us.

Aum Namah Shivay.

Sejalben-&-Priyankbhai-Bhatt

Sejal & Priyank Bhatt

We are both born and brought up in Mumbai. I am an architect by profession and Sejal was a professional dancer/ choreographer and is now having a travel business. We are avid travellers but realised that our true journey is on the spiritual path when we performed our first Kailas Mansarovar Yatra with Vaishaliben. We feel very blessed to be a part of team SKY and we wish to help the future Kailas yatris to the best of our capabilities.

Hirdaydai

Hirdaya Narayan Kadel

Hirdaya has always had a passion for great food and cooking. His passion for food drove him to grab every opportunity to learn as much as he could by meeting people from different cultures and exploring the many different cuisines. Although Gujarati and South Indian food are his specialty, people also relish Hirdaya’s continental dishes.

Nawang-Dai

Nawang Sherpa

Nawang is a trained mountaineer and has been a prominent figure in the field of mountaineering. Nawang has summited Mount Everest three (3) times and continues to enjoy being on top of some of the highest Himalayan peaks. His extensive mountaineering experience and physical fitness has earned him a reputation of being the most efficient trekker of our team.

Bhimsen-Prasad-Adhikari

Bhimsen Prasad Adhikari

Bhimsen Prasad Adhikari (mamu) was born in a small village of Nuwakot situated at the foot of Langtang Himalayan Range, but grew up in Chitwan. Bhimsen has led several expeditions and treks during his career spanning over 15 years. He has led our teams to Kailas Mansarovar on several occasions and has earned accolades of our pilgrims for being one of the most kind, cooperative, and experienced members of our team.

govindbhai

Govindbhai

Govindbhai is one of the favorite Shivgan member of all. He is also known as one-man army. He takes care of daily medical checkups of the yatri’s during the yatra and looks after their health. He always has a smiling face which also helps him connect with the yatri.

Get Updates & More

Thoughtful thoughts to your inbox