Sumit was born at Shimla in 1967, the former Summer Capital of British India. Being a nature lover and a writer on nature based themes Sumit could not acquire the culture of large towns. After studying Tourism in Delhi he returned to Shimla. Now he writes stories on his visits to Himalayan regions, works as a Tour Guide on Himalayan Valleys outings and helps those British who return looking for their family history. In his words, 'it is impossible for me to live away from the mountains. Mountains travel like blood in my veins and when I inhale; they enter my mind and body'.