
HIMALAYAN ECHOES
2025
Mountain Keepers
THE TEAM

Ankita Singhal is a lawyer, currently practicing in Allahabad, appearing in the High Court and other forums. A keen traveler, she is also an active member of Sahyog, an NGO which works towards the protection of child rights and women empowerment.

Areeb Khan, is our youngest team member currently pursuing his studies in Hospitality Management at the Kumaon University (The Hermitage) Nainital. He is highly creative and has a keen eye for photography.

Kiwa is the Founder of Mountain Village Foundation, an NGO dedicated to empowering children and women in hill communities through opportunities for developing skills and an entrepreneurial mindset. The organization also focuses on fostering youth leadership.

Nikhil is an interior space and equipment designer. He spends his time in Kumaon and is a keen walker in the forests, trekker and a storyteller.

Pakhi Pande is currently pursuing her master's in English from Kumaun University and has done her bachelor's in French and English from Delhi University. She likes to teach young kids in her free time. Apart from reading, she enjoys occasional treks and walks in and around the hills.

Shiveshwar Singh was born and raised in Nainital. After 35 years in advertising with Mudra, Rediffusion, FCB, his last stint was with Innoceam as their National Creative Head. He now enjoys running his homestay Clifton Cottage and playing tennis.

Sukhmoy G Mazumdar, a System Analyst at the Advocate General's Office, Uttarakhand High Court, is also the Technical Director of TAAL Channel. A passionate documentary filmmaker and photographer, he specializes in birds, landscapes, and candid shots. An outdoor enthusiast, he enjoys rock climbing, Himalayan treks, and writing Urdu poetry.