Adventure makes my journey fun! says HRI's Ashish K Chhabra

Hygienic Research Institute Pvt. Ltd. (HRI), a company with more than five decades of experience in the field of cosmetic industry; five decades of commitment to Research and five decades of customer satisfaction. HRI has come a long way since 1950, with an aim to satisfy consumer’s needs in the modern cosmetics world. Ashish K. Chhabra, Executive Director, at HRIPL, has been looking after the marketing function and new product development at the company. Due to focused marketing strategy, the well established company has been meeting targets efficiently every year. Ashish Chhabra along with his mother and brother started the Hygienic Research Institute; MIDC unit in 1993, and now they are definitely one of the biggest names in the Indian hair colour segment. Other than being a workaholic, Ashish is an avid traveler too. He loves spending good time with family and exploring new places.

Fox Traveller Diaries caught up with Ashish K. Chhabra, Executive Director, Hygienic Research Institute Pvt. Ltd to unwind his ‘not-in-office’ side and to know how he makes his journey fun.

Fox Traveller Diaries (FTD): If there is one place you can keep going back to for a holiday, where would it be?

Ashish K. Chhabra (AKC): International destination New York

FTD: Tell us three good things about travelling.

AKC: Good time with family, Experiencing varied cultures and food, Meeting interesting people

FTD: When you travel, what is a must carry for you?

AKC: Sunscreen and international driving license

FTD: When and where did your best holiday happen?

AKC: New York, USA , 2 years back

FTD: As a traveller, what’s your tip for the others?

AKC: Keep multiple copies of your passport and visa in different bags.

FTD: A colleague/co-worker from your industry with whom you would like to go on a holiday.

AKC: I prefer to travel with my family and friends. Have lots of industry friends too with whom we travel frequently. Travelling for sales conferences every year with the entire team is fun as well.

FTD: Have you ever been surprised by the taste of food, outside India? Where?

AKC: New York, the sheer variety it offers is amazing

FTD: What and where has been your best bazaar bargain so far?

AKC: Spice Bazaar, Istanbul

FTD: Which is the most unique destination that you have ever visited? When and why?

AKC: Turkey, because of its mix of Asian and European culture

FTD: Tell us how you have managed to make a journey fun.

AKC: By adding some adventure to my trips.

FTD: A gourmet gaffe that you would like to share.

AKC: Trying traditional food in China

FTD: What has been your worst travel moment? Why?

AKC: Missing my flight to a well-planned trip

FTD: What is the best souvenir you ever bought for anyone?

AKC: A hand-made Turkish rug for a close friend.

Disclaimer: The views expressed are purely in the personal capacity of Ashish K Chhabra as a travel buff and has no bearing and/or correlation with his official role; Images, courtesy: Ashish K Chhabra