Our Team

Our Team

From the Founder

Atali Ganga, India’s first Activotel has been listed by Conde Nast Traveller among the 50 Best New Hotels In The World. Atali Ganga is situated in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand which is a six hour drive by Road and a 30 minute flight from New Delhi. The Activotel began its operations in April 2012 and is a brain child of Vaibhav Kala who also owns and runs Aquaterra Adventures.

Our staff backed by years of experience are conscientious, aware of the needs and requirements of the group and, interact and communicate freely to provide better service leading to a complete experience.

Our Activity Officers are trained in First Aid, CPR, have years of outdoor guiding experience in the Himalaya, and sometimes beyond. We practice a very true form of ecotourism, and are one of the few companies where over 95% of our guides and staff, belong to the Himalaya.

You would be hard pressed to find an outfit that comes close to our standards of operation.

Vaibhav Kala, Founder of Atali Ganga & Aquaterra Adventures
Founder - Atali Ganga

There is growing acceptance amongst domestic guests to holiday differently. A growing segment, that has been there and done that, wants to collect experiences that are different.

Meet the Atali Team

Some of Our Team members have been with us for Over Two Decades
Vaibhav Kala, Founder of Atali Ganga & Aquaterra Adventures

Vaibhav Kala

Founder

Guiding since the beginning of organised and serious adventure travel in the country, he has been at the forefront of conceiving, planning and executing trips that were considered too audacious to run.

HP Sharma

Harender Pal Sharma

Host

A National Games Kayaking Bronze Medalist, Scuba Diver and a River Guide, Harender has been rafting since the early days of rafting in India. HP, as he is fondly known has guided on all major rivers in the country.

Sanjay Singh Rana

Sanjay Rana

Mountain & River Guide

Belonging to Sarasu village, India’s first village as far as raft guides go. Sanjay is one of the most experienced raft guides in the country today. He has been part of several big saves in the Himalaya and has delivered, each and every time.

Purshottam SIngh

Purshottam Singh

Head Chef

Chef Purshottam heads the culinary team at Atali. With a vast repertoire across multiple cuisines with over 20 years of experience in the industry, his famed ‘food for the soul’ style has been one of Atali’s trademark offerings since the day it opened.

Sunita Chauhan

Sunita Chauhan

Activity Officer

One of the first lady river guides in India belonging from Sirasu village, she is a big part of the activity team at Aquaterra Adventures and Atali Ganga since 2012 and will guide you on the High Ropes course and our Wall Climbing setup.

Jetandra Singh

Jetandra Singh

Mountain & River Guide

Has been guiding since 2004 and has hands on experience running camps, treks and our whitewater trips. Whether it is his role as safety kayaker or raft guide he is one of the jewels in the outdoor industry in India.

Mahendra Singh Rawat

Mahendra Singh Rawat

Head of Operations

Mahendra heads the maintenance and property management divisions of Atali. A hotel management graduate, he’s been in the industry since 2006, working across multiple hospitality units in Delhi and Gurgaon.

Netra Kirthwal

Netra Kirthwal

Head of Accounting

Netra heads the accounts and financial management verticals at Atali and has been neck-deep in accounting and financial auditing since 2005. He has worked in diverse sectors such as audit, export & telecommunication

Dhruv Naresh Rana

Dhruv Naresh Rana

Mountain & River Guide

A professional raft guide and safety kayaker with over 20 years of experience, he has represented India in competitions in China and India. Rana oversees Aquaterra’s operations and ensures guests return happy and hungry for more.

TANYA TULLY

Sales & reservations

Tanya will be your new best friend to your family needs & expectations. Her goal would be craft a perfect stay at Atali Ganga. She is adventurous, people oriented with natural interpersonal skills. Considerable amount of experience from Emirates airline , tourism and hospitality, guiding you very step of the way, helping you make memories that will last you a lifetime. Putting "guests" heart of everything.