PATA Nepal Chapter is pleased to appoint Mr. Ajeet Bajaj, the former President of the Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI) as Nepal India China Expo (NICE) ambassador for North India. Mr. Bajaj is also the first Indian to have skied to both the North Pole and the South Pole, and has undertaken travel in multiple countries spanning all seven continents.

In July 2008 he kayaked along the coast of Greenland as part of an Indo-American team. The expedition’s aim was to create awareness about the effect of global warming on glaciers. A modern-day explorer and adventurer, Mr. Bajaj is a living example of how to not just survive but enjoy challenges and pressures. Having traveled tough terrains of the world, he speaks about how to think, take decisions, lead and be a team player in times of adversity.

He has been honored by the Indian Armed Forces, the travel industry as well as the government, he is passionate about leadership and teamwork as well as sustainability and environmental concerns. He is a member of the National Tourism Advisory Council and has received the ‘Hall of Fame’ award from the Adventure Tour Operators Association of India in 2010.