Anand Parameswaran
Srini on Anand
Meet Anand: The Historian with a Punchline
Collects Trivia. Collects Poles. Collects Groans for His Jokes.
Anand is a bit like an archaeological dig — every time you think you’ve figured him out, you uncover another layer (some you wish you hadn’t). He has an abiding interest in mythology and a bordering-on-obsessive fascination with history and trivia. He’s our go-to guy for weaving culture and history into trips — the one who ensures your itinerary comes with a backstory, not just a booking.
But there’s more. He’s an IIM Calcutta alum with more than 30 years of corporate experience across Telecom, Consulting, Media and Travel — which makes him dangerously good at planning, and occasionally at PowerPoint. And yes, he’s (in)famously known for his one-liners and stand-up-unworthy jokes… which, mercifully, are performed only for private audiences (many of whom attempt dramatic escapes).
When he isn’t cracking questionable jokes, Anand is usually off chasing the ends of the Earth
— quite literally. Antarctica, Greenland, Tibet, the Amazon, Galapagos, even the North Pole
— if it’s remote, windswept, and slightly insane, he’s probably been there and brought back stories that will make you want to go too.
Basically, he’s a nice chap — when he’s not trying to crack jokes.
Because at Beyonder, we say: Don’t trip on the usual.
