Escape to tranquility in the heart of Himalayas.

Pankaj, a born naturalist, spent his childhood days at his village in the mountains of Uttarakhand. Coming from an army background, he spent his years growing up in different parts of India. Being a curious child ever since, he was never comfortable with the excessive social conditioning. After completing studies and starting a career in IT, he was not enjoying what he was doing and wanted to create some empty space that allowed him to go deeper into himself. So, one fine day, he decided to leave it all. In the search of his soul, he moved back to his village and reconnected with his first love i.e. nature — this time observing nature even more closely, deepening the connection. His experience exploring low to high Himalayan terrains, traveling around India, and meeting people from all walks of life acted as catalysts. Nature being his biggest inspiration, he learned and mastered the art of balance on the go.

After shifting back to his hometown and spending enough solo time in nature, Pankaj decided to share his blessings with others, seeding the intention in the universe. Eventually, things started falling in place and the Jack Pahadi Project came into existence. Today, Jack Pahadi is one of the most celebrated sustainable living communities. Pankaj is also a self-taught potter who explores his creative sides at the Studio. His creativity, out-of-the-box thinking, and dedication to sustainable tourism is truly inspirational, gaining wide appreciation from all, including the state government. He keeps sharing his learnings while constantly learning from everything that crosses the path, and his journey continues!