About Us
Behind
Wanderlust Vacation
A startup built on professionalism, extensive experience, and guest-centricity, Wanderlust Tour Company is the long-sought dream of few visionary friends. We are keen to provide complete travel and tourism management services on the ground in your chosen destination. From tailor-made experiences or holiday planning, airport transfers to hotel reservations, tour bookings and dinner reservations, group activities and complete creative itineraries.
We are flexible and reliable and we understand that the guest expects a competitively priced, value-for-money holiday of a lifetime, free of complications. We, Your Travel Designer are available 24/7 to ensure guests are safe, happy, and their expectations met.
Vision
The company’s Vision is to be the leading travel & tourism service provider through sustainable growth, by focusing on the core business and by continuously introducing innovative ideas and products for our partners and guests.
Meet
Our Team Members
Subair Elakulam
Managing Partner
Subair Elakulam, a passionate tourism professional who have been active in the industry for the last 23 years, has been working as a tourism guide, tour operator and manager, coordinator of tourism organizations, nature conservationist and social worker. Awarded by the state government for the best tourism guide for the year 2013-14 seen as a recognition of his efforts in the tourism industry.
With his hard work and passion, a book in English titled Wayanad Tourism Guide has published in 2012, inspired by the experience gained from the services and experiences of the Wayanad Tourism Promotion Council for two decades. In 2019, the Malayalam version of the Wayanad Tourism Guide has published for local tourists.
Traveled all over India as a part of tourism activities and also working as a well-known organizer in the field of sports; as the Secretary of Cycling Association and Joint Secretary of District Olympic Association. In addition, the idea is to advance in the field of Education by making a personal mark. His valuable contributions as a Managing Director of Wanderlust Tour Company will be beneficial for our team and the clients.
Awards & Recognitions Of Subair Elakulam
- Best Tourism Guide Award (2013-14) by the State Government, recognizing his exceptional contributions to the tourism industry.
- Published Wayanad Tourism Guide in English (2012), based on decades of experience with the Wayanad Tourism Promotion Council.
- Released the Malayalam version of the Wayanad Tourism Guide in 2019 for local tourists.
Meet
Our Team Members
Subair Elakulam
Managing Partner
Subair Elakulam, a passionate tourism professional who have been active in the industry for the last 23 years, has been working as a tourism guide, tour operator and manager, coordinator of tourism organizations, nature conservationist and social worker. Awarded by the state government for the best tourism guide for the year 2013-14 seen as a recognition of his efforts in the tourism industry.
With his hard work and passion, a book in English titled Wayanad Tourism Guide has published in 2012, inspired by the experience gained from the services and experiences of the Wayanad Tourism Promotion Council for two decades. In 2019, the Malayalam version of the Wayanad Tourism Guide has published for local tourists.
Traveled all over India as a part of tourism activities and also working as a well-known organizer in the field of sports; as the Secretary of Cycling Association and Joint Secretary of District Olympic Association. In addition, the idea is to advance in the field of Education by making a personal mark. His valuable contributions as a Managing Director of Wanderlust Tour Company will be beneficial for our team and the clients.
Awards & Recognitions Subair Elakulam
Best Tourism Guide Award (2013-14) by the State Government, recognizing his exceptional contributions to the tourism industry.
Published Wayanad Tourism Guide in English (2012), based on decades of experience with the Wayanad Tourism Promotion Council.
Released the Malayalam version of the Wayanad Tourism Guide in 2019 for local tourists.
Younus Valiyakath Karakkatt
Managing Partner
A driven, ambitious and diligent leader with a life-long passion for hospitality & travel, Younus brings over 17 years of specialist experience in hospitality & travel industry and has visited over 30 countries.
He began his illustrious career by demonstrating his abilities in various fields of hospitality & tourism including major global hotel groups such as Taj, Hilton, Rotana & Accor.
Known for his dynamic and results-driven approach and efficient hospitality & travel abilities, Younus is skilled at taking leadership role.
His dedication and commitment to providing quality hospitality & travel services ensures that Wanderlust Tour Company’s exceptional reputation remains flawless, and that the group continues to expand rapidly across the globe.
Najumal Madari
Director
Saudi Arabia based entrepreneur, social worker and serving Secretary who plays a vital role in the Construction sector and modern Tourism strategies of the country. Najumal has completed his education in Electronics and Telecommunications and moved to Saudi and been actively serving his roles in the country since 1998.
He is well known for his humanitarian and social support for expats living in Jeddah and a proud volunteer to support Umrah and Huj pilgrims.
Najumal takes care of Wanderlust Tour Company’s outbound tourism projects to Saudi Arabia along with Haj & Umrah packages.
Najumal Madari
Director
Saudi Arabia based entrepreneur, social worker and serving Secretary who plays a vital role in the Construction sector and modern Tourism strategies of the country. Najumal has completed his education in Electronics and Telecommunications and moved to Saudi and been actively serving his roles in the country since 1998.
He is well known for his humanitarian and social support for expats living in Jeddah and a proud volunteer to support Umrah and Huj pilgrims.
Najumal takes care of Wanderlust Tour Company’s outbound tourism projects to Saudi Arabia along with Haj & Umrah packages.
Vibin Yacob
Director
Vibin Yacob, lived his early life in Niligiri district, Tamil Nadu and blessed to grow professionally in Wayanad, Kerala and currently living in the neighborhood of London, United Kingdom. Being served in the tourism industry for 15 years and also been able to grow up along with the fascinating nature of Gods creation he describes himself as a Tourism Entrepreneur.
Whilst living in the UK he’s able to continue his passion – visit and study the World Heritage sites. His deep knowledge on the Tourism Development is an asset for Wanderlust Tour Company. His personal moto and promise to you is – “we will help you to see the world better than what we have Experienced“
Ashraf K S
Commercial Director
Ashraf Kattadath a Coorg based hotelier with 17 years of experience in various fields of hospitality sector. During the early days of his career in Wayanad, he was mended with multiple working knowledge in the field of Hotel and Resort operations as well as in Hospitality Sales where he believe the Customer Service is the prime moto towards success.
Having served couple of years in Wayanad in management roles he moved to his home town and currently assigned as Hotel Operations Manager in one of the reputed Hotel in Coorg.
Being an hotelier he also undertake customised and tailor made travel packages for the tourists who wish to visit the Southern part of India especially Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Ashraf’s result oriented Sales & Marketing strategy is the backbone of Wanderlust Tour Company to achieve its tourism vision.
Ashraf K S
Commercial Director
Ashraf Kattadath a Coorg based hotelier with 17 years of experience in various fields of hospitality sector. During the early days of his career in Wayanad, he was mended with multiple working knowledge in the field of Hotel and Resort operations as well as in Hospitality Sales where he believe the Customer Service is the prime moto towards success.
Having served couple of years in Wayanad in management roles he moved to his home town and currently assigned as Hotel Operations Manager in one of the reputed Hotel in Coorg.
Being an hotelier he also undertake customised and tailor made travel packages for the tourists who wish to visit the Southern part of India especially Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Ashraf’s result oriented Sales & Marketing strategy is the backbone of Wanderlust Tour Company to achieve its tourism vision.
Sagar Chandran
Operational Director
Sagar Chandran, presently Agriculturist based in Palakkad, focusing in nature development and agriculture along with eco-friendly tourism and related projects. He is an expert in multi crops like paddy, coconut, and other crops, simultaneously a freelancer conducting training in soft skills and career development and a hospitality expert. After his valuable contributions in the hospitality sector for over a half decade, he moved to service industry and e-commerce industry in the training and development in MNC’S and Corporates.
His insights and expertise in agriculture, eco-friendly hospitality projects and training programs will lead Wanderlust Tour Company to be the leading sustainable Tour Operator in the region and as the Product Director he crafts our tour packages with attention to details focusing on our client satisfaction.
Jamsheed Kalpetta
Financial Director
Jamsheed Kalpetta, an entrepreneur residing at Wayanad, a finance and procurement expert with a proven record throughout his 08 years of professional career in hospitality industry; as well passionate about small scale farming.
He’s professionally trained to handle group tours, hiking and adventurous activities, which makes hiking one of his favorite activity. Traveled and explored different hiking trails around South India.
His expertise in finance and logistics management helps Wanderlust Tour Company to reach its financial goals by providing quality services to our clients.
Jamsheed Kalpetta
Financial Director
Jamsheed Kalpetta, an entrepreneur residing at Wayanad, a finance and procurement expert with a proven record throughout his 08 years of professional career in hospitality industry; as well passionate about small scale farming.
He’s professionally trained to handle group tours, hiking and adventurous activities, which makes hiking one of his favorite activity. Traveled and explored different hiking trails around South India.
His expertise in finance and logistics management helps Wanderlust Tour Company to reach its financial goals by providing quality services to our clients.
Sabeer Mampad
Financial Director
A self employed business man and leader who has ardent passion for wildlife and photography. He conducted numerous exhibitions in Kerala and his wildlife photographs has been recognised by a national magazine. Participated in National level exhibitions and natural surveys to support wildlife organizations whilst traveled through different states of India and experienced various cultures and captured the precious moments in camera.
Awards & Recognitions Sabeer Mampad
Selection for Kerala Lalithakala academy wildlife camp Munnar 2014, Lightsource photography club achievement award 2015, Selection for national wildlife exhibition Nagpur,conducted by Maharashtra forest department 2017, Sahyadri state wildlife photography award 2017, Kerala forest department wildlife photography award 2017.
Wanderlust Tour Company has took advantage of Shebeer’s profound knowledge to create an enhanced wildlife experiences for you.