The team of travel experts in Sikkim
Gopal Basnett
Managing Director
Gopal Basnett, our managing director from Gangtok, was honoured with the prestigious Award of Excellence for Best Adventure Tour Operator in 2016. This recognition was bestowed upon him at a grand event held at IHCAE, Chemchey, on 27 September, World Tourism Day 2016. The award, a testament to his unwavering dedication and commitment to the tourism industry, celebrated his genuine passion for service.
Adarsh Tours, Treks and Expeditions has swiftly established itself as a prominent entity in Sikkim's tourism industry. In 2015, the company's excellence in service was recognised with the Brands Academy Excellence Award in Bangalore in the "Best Inbound Tour, Trek and Expedition Operator in Eastern India" category. The following year, it was awarded the Certificate of Excellence for Best Inbound Tour Operator/Travel Agent by Sikkim Tourism, Government of Sikkim, on World Tourism Day, 2015.
Gopal is one of the most promising youths in Sikkim's present tourism industry. Apart from being a successful businessman, he is an active social worker involving in numerous community development projects in Sikkim. He believes that tourism can be a significant tool for community development. Gopal is the Treasurer of the Travel Agents Association of Sikkim (TAAS) and a member of Gangtok South's Rotary Club.
He acknowledges that his friends, family, and team at Adarsh have been his constant source of support. He said that achievement also brings the responsibility to perform better and ensure. Gopal feels that Sikkim has tremendous potential in the tourism sector.