| 1. Varun Vagish is a multi-talented individual from India, known for his roles as an ex-journalist, academician, radio newsreader, PR professional, and travel vlogger. |
| 2. Having government-employed parents, Varun Vagish grew up in different cities across India. |
| 3. From a young age, he developed a passion for travel and would journey to the Western Ghats on his bicycle during his time in Tarapur, Maharashtra. |
| 4. After a transformative trip to Shimla, Varun decided to pursue a career as a full-time traveler. |
| 5. Prior to his travel vlogging, he held the position of Deputy Manager – PR at Eastern Coalfields Limited. |
| 6. In recognition of his work, Varun received the National Award for Excellence in Publication in Hindi for 2005-06. |
| 7. Supported by his parents, he made the significant decision to transition from his corporate job to focus on travel vlogging. |
| 8. On 21 August 2007, Varun launched his YouTube channel, Mountain Trekker. |
| 9. His perspective on budget travel was shaped by his Australian friend, Ryan, during their time living together in 2004-05. |
| 10. Varun introduced and popularized the concept of volunteering through his video content. |
| 11. He achieved distinction by winning the Dekho Apna Desh – Video Contest organized by the Ministry of Tourism of India in 2017. |
| 12. Varun has explored numerous destinations worldwide, including Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Europe, Oman, and the U.S. |
| 13. With over 1.5 million subscribers and more than 225 million views on his YouTube channel as of March 2023, Varun Vagish has established a significant presence in the travel vlogging community. |
| 14. He spent his childhood in Narora, Tarapur, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Rawatbhata, and Asansol. |
| 15. In 2006, he received the National Tourism Award from the Indian government's Ministry of Tourism and the National Award for Excellence in Publication in Hindi for 2005-06. |
| 16. He is vegetarian and often cooks vegetables from local markets when vegetarian food is unavailable during travels. |
