Quick Info
| Profession | Real Estate Investor |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 13/10/1945 |
| Age | 80 years |
| Birthplace | Agra, Uttar Pradesh |
Latest News about Arvinder Singh Bahal
03/08/2025
Arvinder Singh Bahal flew on Blue Origin's NS-34 New Shepard mission from West Texas and reached the edge of space as part of a six-person civilian crew. The flight made him one of the oldest Indian-origin civilians to cross the Karman line and the first Sikh space tourist.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Arvinder "Arvi" Singh Bahal |
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| Nickname | Arvi |
| Religion | Sikhism |
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Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Brown |
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| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| National Defence Academy (1962, left due to polo accident) |
Personal Life
| Naturalized US citizen since 1979 (obtained Green Card in 1977) | |
| Resides in Beverly, Massachusetts, US | |
| Holds a private pilot's license and flies helicopters | |
| Fluent in six languages | |
| Has visited all 196 countries across all seven continents | |
| Has been to both the North and South Poles | |
| Maintains an archive of over one million photographs | |
| Author of travel literature including 'The Tireless Traveler' | |
| First Sikh to travel to space as a tourist |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 1979 |
Family
| Spouse | Pamela |
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| Children |
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| Grandchildren | 4 |
Career
| Overview | Arvinder Singh Bahal began his career after a pivotal moment when he immigrated to the US in 1975 with just $108. He started in real estate, which allowed him the freedom to travel extensively. By 1979, he became a US citizen. Throughout his career, he has also ventured into fashion, sportswear, and hospitality. He currently serves as the president of Bahal Properties, a thriving real estate company operating in America. |
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| Early Career | Joined India's National Defence Academy in 1962 but left due to a polo accident that caused partial hearing loss. Worked on a Scottish-owned tea plantation in Darjeeling for nearly four years. Started a garment manufacturing business near Delhi by 1970. Founded Bahal Properties in 1975. |
Social Media
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/arvinder-bahal-24242519/ | |
| https://www.instagram.com/arvibahal/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Grew up in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. | |
| 2. Joined India’s National Defence Academy in 1962 but left due to a polo accident that caused hearing loss. | |
| 3. Worked on a Scottish tea plantation for over four years. | |
| 4. Started a garment manufacturing business near Delhi in 1970. | |
| 5. Travelled for work and bought his first property after realizing good returns from real estate. | |
| 6. Claims to be a lifelong adventurer, having visited all 196 countries across seven continents. | |
| 7. Skydived over iconic locations such as Mount Everest and the Pyramids of Giza. | |
| 8. Holds a private pilot’s license and is fluent in six languages. | |
| 9. Has traveled to remote locations including Greenland and the Sahara. | |
| 10. His photography has garnered attention and has been featured in global media. | |
| 11. Wrote a travel book titled 'The Tireless Traveller'. | |
| 12. Gained recognition for his journey to space with Blue Origin on 3 August 2025, becoming one of the oldest civilians of Indian origin to travel beyond the Karman line. | |
| 13. Maintains an archive of over one million photographs documenting his travels. | |
| 14. His Instagram highlights visits to Sikh shrines, Mongolia's eagle festivals, and conflict-ridden Afghanistan. | |
| 15. First Sikh space tourist | |
| 16. Second person in the world to visit all 196 countries |