Kusumita Das

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Location
Hungary
School
Xavier Institute of Communications Mumbai, Miranda House College Delhi University
Expertise
Offbeat destination insights, Educational travel experiences, Visual narrative travel
  • Kusumita Das has written cover stories for National Geographic Traveller India.
  • She worked as a Mumbai city reporter for a decade, covering the city from diverse perspectives.
  • She brings offbeat destinations to life through immersive storytelling and visual documentation.

Experience

With over a decade of experience in journalism, Kusumita Das has worn many hats — reporter, features writer, editor — always chasing the little details that bring a place to life. Her curiosity often spills beyond the page, especially when it comes to architecture; she's that person standing in the middle of the street, neck craned, staring at building facades and trying to guess what era or style they belong to. Alongside writing, she has led editorial projects that balance thorough research with storytelling that connects. That's the approach she brings to every project — curious, precise, and a little wide-eyed.

Education

She holds a bachelor's degree in English literature from Delhi University and a postgraduate diploma in advertising and marketing from Xavier Institute of Communications, Mumbai. Beyond academics, she has studied Indian classical music and painting, earning diplomas in both.

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