| 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. |
| Having government-employed parents, Varun Vagish grew up in different cities across India. |
| 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. |
| After a transformative trip to Shimla, Varun decided to pursue a career as a full-time traveler. |
| Prior to his travel vlogging, he held the position of Deputy Manager – PR at Eastern Coalfields Limited. |
| In recognition of his work, Varun received the National Award for Excellence in Publication in Hindi for 2005-06. |
| Supported by his parents, he made the significant decision to transition from his corporate job to focus on travel vlogging. |
| On 21 August 2007, Varun launched his YouTube channel, Mountain Trekker. |
| His perspective on budget travel was shaped by his Australian friend, Ryan, during their time living together in 2004-05. |
| Varun introduced and popularized the concept of volunteering through his video content. |
| He achieved distinction by winning the Dekho Apna Desh – Video Contest organized by the Ministry of Tourism of India in 2017. |
| Varun has explored numerous destinations worldwide, including Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Europe, Oman, and the U.S. |
| 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. |
