Being passionate
and love for travelling was the real motivation for Arunachal Pradesh based Sange
Tsering to start an own venture in travel and tourism. Within few years of its
operation, Sange’s venture ‘Holiday Scout’ started getting recognition from travelers not only in India, but from other parts of the world.
and love for travelling was the real motivation for Arunachal Pradesh based Sange
Tsering to start an own venture in travel and tourism. Within few years of its
operation, Sange’s venture ‘Holiday Scout’ started getting recognition from travelers not only in India, but from other parts of the world.
Holiday
Scout is offering customized day tours in Northeast India. The company offers guided treks in the
pristine wilderness, nature walks, insider takes on monastic festivals, tribal
village markets, local cuisines and much more. Founder and guide Sange from
Bomdila, in Arunachal Pradesh will hand-pick the gems of your personal
itinerary and string them together in a once-in-a lifetime experience.
Scout is offering customized day tours in Northeast India. The company offers guided treks in the
pristine wilderness, nature walks, insider takes on monastic festivals, tribal
village markets, local cuisines and much more. Founder and guide Sange from
Bomdila, in Arunachal Pradesh will hand-pick the gems of your personal
itinerary and string them together in a once-in-a lifetime experience.
According to Sange, ‘My passion for this region is what keeps me
going. I want the world to know what a wonderful place North East India is. I
want to change the perception people have regarding this region. This is what drives
me on.’
going. I want the world to know what a wonderful place North East India is. I
want to change the perception people have regarding this region. This is what drives
me on.’
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| Sange Tsering, Founder, Holiday Scout |
In an
exclusive interview with Startup Terminal; Sange Tsering shares more insights about his
venture.
exclusive interview with Startup Terminal; Sange Tsering shares more insights about his
venture.
Excerpts:
ST: When did you decide to become an entrepreneur?
Sange
Tsering: Back when I
was in primary school I already sensed that I would become an entrepreneur.
With entrepreneurship comes tremendous freedom. I realized that my creativity
was simply not cut out for the limitations of corporate life. There’s a lot of
hype about having a flexible lifestyle but the truth about entrepreneurship is
that you’re going to work really hard and really long. As the old adage goes,
entrepreneurship is living a few years of your life like most people won’t so
that you can spend the rest of your life like most people can’t. It is hard
work but with that effort comes the ability to shape your life how you see fit.
Tsering: Back when I
was in primary school I already sensed that I would become an entrepreneur.
With entrepreneurship comes tremendous freedom. I realized that my creativity
was simply not cut out for the limitations of corporate life. There’s a lot of
hype about having a flexible lifestyle but the truth about entrepreneurship is
that you’re going to work really hard and really long. As the old adage goes,
entrepreneurship is living a few years of your life like most people won’t so
that you can spend the rest of your life like most people can’t. It is hard
work but with that effort comes the ability to shape your life how you see fit.
Moreover, I am passionate about travel
and the North-East states of India. The exploration of this region and doing
work that changes the region as a whole is something that drives me in this
endeavor.
and the North-East states of India. The exploration of this region and doing
work that changes the region as a whole is something that drives me in this
endeavor.
ST: Why did you select travel & tourism industry for your start-up?
Sange
Tsering: Since childhood
I have had a love for travel. Tourism provides opportunities to share the
unique and special features of a region with travelers and, when carried out
responsibly, can also aid conservation efforts. This is the thing I am most
passionate about. Tourism allows me to meet people from all walks of life. It’s
a mutually broadening experience.
Tsering: Since childhood
I have had a love for travel. Tourism provides opportunities to share the
unique and special features of a region with travelers and, when carried out
responsibly, can also aid conservation efforts. This is the thing I am most
passionate about. Tourism allows me to meet people from all walks of life. It’s
a mutually broadening experience.
Also, my uncle, Mr. Tsering Wange, who
is a pioneer in travel and tourism in the region, has been my inspiration. His
zeal in the field motivated me as well.
is a pioneer in travel and tourism in the region, has been my inspiration. His
zeal in the field motivated me as well.
ST: How has been the journey so far?
Sange
Tsering: We are
relatively new in this field. However, the journey so far has been wonderful, almost
magical. I have met people from all around the world, each of them amazing in
their own right. Because of them I have had the privilege of learning many
things about different cultures, and about life in general. I am happy that my
efforts are being appreciated.
Tsering: We are
relatively new in this field. However, the journey so far has been wonderful, almost
magical. I have met people from all around the world, each of them amazing in
their own right. Because of them I have had the privilege of learning many
things about different cultures, and about life in general. I am happy that my
efforts are being appreciated.
The journey never ends and I am sure
that wonderful things await Holiday Scout in the future.
that wonderful things await Holiday Scout in the future.
ST: What are the services do you offer at present?
Sange
Tsering: At present,
we offer a host of services including eco-tours, adventure tours and heritage
tours. Our main focus is on showcasing the natural beauty and culture of the
region and on bringing the things we love about North East India closer to
travelers from around the world.
Tsering: At present,
we offer a host of services including eco-tours, adventure tours and heritage
tours. Our main focus is on showcasing the natural beauty and culture of the
region and on bringing the things we love about North East India closer to
travelers from around the world.
ST: Did you face any challenge in your entrepreneurship journey?
Sange
Tsering: In the
beginning, like every other entrepreneur, I faced some challenges. Since I
started from scratch, it was not an easy task to set up a base. I didn’t have a
network yet and for the first few months, there were no clients. But with time,
as word spread, I started making connections and quickly grasped the basics of
this industry.
Tsering: In the
beginning, like every other entrepreneur, I faced some challenges. Since I
started from scratch, it was not an easy task to set up a base. I didn’t have a
network yet and for the first few months, there were no clients. But with time,
as word spread, I started making connections and quickly grasped the basics of
this industry.
However difficult that phase might
have been, it proved to be invaluable and life-changing. I cherish those days
as they taught me a lot and put my perseverance to the test.
have been, it proved to be invaluable and life-changing. I cherish those days
as they taught me a lot and put my perseverance to the test.
ST: What keeps you going?
Sange
Tsering: My passion
for this region is what keeps me going. I want the world to know what a
wonderful place North East India is. I want to change the perception people
have regarding this region. This is what drives me on.
Tsering: My passion
for this region is what keeps me going. I want the world to know what a
wonderful place North East India is. I want to change the perception people
have regarding this region. This is what drives me on.
I want to do my bit to preserve and
showcase the natural beauty of North East India and the amazing culture of the
region for the world to behold.
showcase the natural beauty of North East India and the amazing culture of the
region for the world to behold.
I think when someone is that
passionate about something then there is nothing in the world that can stop
them from doing it.
passionate about something then there is nothing in the world that can stop
them from doing it.
ST: What are your plans for next 2 years?
Sange
Tsering: My immediate
plans are to make people more aware about the region. I am planning to
introduce a host of travel activities which, at present, are not available in
the region.
Tsering: My immediate
plans are to make people more aware about the region. I am planning to
introduce a host of travel activities which, at present, are not available in
the region.
I also plan to create opportunities for
the locals of the region. My plan is to include those areas which are yet
unexplored, but which deserves to be on every vacationer’s wish-list.
the locals of the region. My plan is to include those areas which are yet
unexplored, but which deserves to be on every vacationer’s wish-list.
The next 2 years, or maybe 3, are
going to be busy. I am looking forward to this challenge.
going to be busy. I am looking forward to this challenge.
ST: What are your hobbies?
Sange
Tsering: Travel. Yes,
you heard it right. Travelling is my number one hobby. Apart from that, I like
listening to music and going on long drives. I also enjoy photography.
Tsering: Travel. Yes,
you heard it right. Travelling is my number one hobby. Apart from that, I like
listening to music and going on long drives. I also enjoy photography.
ST: What is your favorite holiday destination?
Sange
Tsering: Tawang, Ziro
Valley and Menchuka are the three places that top my list of favorite holiday
destinations. However, every place in this world is worth visiting, at least
once.
Tsering: Tawang, Ziro
Valley and Menchuka are the three places that top my list of favorite holiday
destinations. However, every place in this world is worth visiting, at least
once.
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