Oshan Lepcha

Who I am

Name: Oshan Lepcha

Profession: Travel Consultant

Contact No.: +91 99323 85494

E-mail: namaste@aadrikholidays.com

E-mail: oshanlepcha@yahoo.com

Website: www.aadrikholidays.com

Website: www.lepchakha.com

I AM

Namaste, I’m Oshan Lepcha, born and raised in the lap of the Himalayas. I have an unquenchable thirst for travel, meeting new people, and exploring diverse cuisines, while learning about the rich cultural heritage of the region.

I am deeply committed to promoting sustainable tourism by connecting communities and empowering youth and women. My work focuses on fostering rural tourism through homestays and community based initiatives. I firmly believe in preserving the intangible cultural heritage (ICH) of India by ensuring that tourism is rooted in authentic local traditions and knowledge. I organize training and skill development programs for host communities, creating meaningful connections between hosts and guests resulting in a win win situation for all.

Growing up in Himalayan villages, I experienced firsthand the challenges of life in the hills. These experiences inspired me to dedicate myself to improving the lives of local communities. Rural tourism is key to the upliftment of these communities and plays a crucial role in preserving the ICH of India. My mission is to blend my passion for travel and cultural heritage with community development and empowerment.

To me, tourism is more than travel, it is about people to people connections, cultural exchange, and creating inclusive opportunities that celebrate our shared humanity and diverse traditions.

Profile -

EC Member & Coordinator - Association for Conservation and Tourism (ACT)
Founder Director - Aadrik Holidays LLP
Joint Secretary - Indo - Bhutan Friendship Association (Siliguri Chapter)
Member - ABTO (Association of Budhhist Tour Opareter)
Executive Member - Indo - Nepal Tourism Cross Border Committee
Implementation Partner – North Bengal Bird Festival
Initiator – Lepchakha – Responsible Tourism Village
Organizer & Initiator – Dukpa Living Heritage Festival
Founder - Aadrik Outdoor & Aadrik Stays
Project Coordinator – Gurubas – a sustainable tourism initiative by ACT
Former EC Member – HHTDN (Himalayan Hospitality & Tourism Development Network)
Former EC Member & Founder – Mountain Trekkers Foundation

Expertise -

Promoting destinations through sustainable tourism
Preserving ICH through documentation and living practice
Designing tourism circuits and innovative products
Homestay development, promotion, and training
Organizing camping and trekking expeditions

Experience -