WHY ARBORA EXISTS
& OUR COMMUNITY STORY
The story, culture, and team bringing real human connection back into travel.
THE BUILDERS OF ARBORA
Adithya Manjunath
FOUNDER & CEO
Leads Arbora's community vision, brand strategy, estate partnerships, and expansion.
• Personal Belief:
"Travel is meaningless without genuine human presence."
• Favorite Experience:
Campfire Acoustic Jams, Western Ghats
Sumana Sarkar
CO-FOUNDER - STRATEGY & MARKETING
Shapes the strategic vision, audience engagement, positioning, and storytelling for Arbora.
• Personal Belief:
"Creating spaces where strangers transform into lifelong friends."
• Favorite Experience:
Coffee Canopy Hikes, Chikmagalur
Shashank Madhu
EXECUTIVE - EXPERIENCE & OPERATIONS
Coordinates on-ground logistics, local host integrations, and event execution for seamless experiences.
• Personal Belief:
"Flawless execution unlocks effortless community connection."
• Favorite Experience:
Stream Dip Trails, Mudigere
PLATFORM & ARTIST LEADS
Harsha Janardhana Giri
TECHNOLOGY & BACKEND LEAD
Architected and maintains Arbora's digital infrastructure and community platform technology.
• Personal Belief:
"Seamless tech that gets out of the way of real life."
Kavya M
SINGER · JAM ARTIST
Soulful vocals that bring people together across fireside sessions and acoustic evening circles.
• Personal Belief:
"Music creates the unscripted magic where strangers become family."
THE ARBORA STORY
Arbora was founded in 2026 out of a simple observation: conventional travel platforms treat accommodation as a transactional line item. Guests book rooms, check in, stay isolated, and check out without ever experiencing true human connection or regional immersion.
We set out to build something radically different — a community brand centered on experiences that partners directly with premium estate owners like Sura Stays in Mudigere. By introducing The Arbora Way and our 30-Experience Directory, Arbora creates unscripted stories shared with kindred souls.
Arbora is scaling across Chikmagalur, Coorg, Gokarna, and the Western Ghats with strategic estate partners and community backing.