Our Naturalists

We have on our panel the best and the finest naturalists working with us. With us you travel with the India’s most knowledgeable, sharpest-eyed English / Language speaking naturalists.

Name : Manoj Sharma

Manoj works with us as a Leader. Manoj left a corporate job to settle down at Corbett National Park, working as a naturalist and bird guide, something that he is doing for last 12 years now. He has added several bird species to Corbett list, including specialties like Indian subcontinent endemic Bristled Grass bird. He has traveled extensively in India and has successfully led birding and wildlife tours in many parts of the country Strength: Birding

	Name : Dilip Kumar Saini Dilip Leads our Rajasthan tours A native of Bharatpur, Dilip has been working as an ornithologist for the last 17 years. He has sighted more than 500 species of birds as of date, the best being that of Smew in Bharatpur – a rare winter visitor to North India. The Smew sighted by him was the first record of its sighting in Bharatpur. Strengths: Birding, Mammals

Name : Dhanya Venkatesh

Dhanya works as Leader with us. Dhanya got her first exposure to animals, birds and fishes as a child from her parents who are dog breeders and boarders by profession. Dhanya learnt a lot more about bird habits & habitats by putting up feeders, baths etc to lure them into her garden on the terrace and backyard. Her 6 months formal training as a naturalist with Taj- CCA and their Rangers from Africa helped her learn the art of guiding. Strengths: Birds, Mammals, Butterflies, Dragonflies

Name : Hitendra Singh Rathore

Works with us as a leader Hitendra Singh Rathore, better known as Hatsy to his friends, has completed his schooling from the prestigious Mayo College, Ajmer. His interest in Nature from the very beginning made him join some camping groups and nature walks. Hatsy has assisted in the BBC wild-life shoots in Delhi, Haridwar and Dehradun. An avid photographer by choice he has assisted many professional photographers get good wildlife photographs. Strengths: Mammals, Birding, Photography

	Name : Narendra Sharma Narendra works with Travel Inn as a Co-leader. A native of Bharatpur, Narendra has been working as an ornithologist for the last 10 years. Narendra though holds a bachelor’s degree in Humanities, preferred to pursue his career as a naturalist cum ornithologist as he developed interest in mammals and birds since his high school years itself. Strength: Birds.

Name : Karan Modi

Karan works as a leader with us. A native of Mumbai, Karan Modi is a trained Yoga teacher. His journey began after doing a mountaineering course in the Himalayas. His interest grew many folds after working as a freelancer escort to people going on hiking and trekking to snow peaks. His 6 months formal training as a naturalist with CCA Ranger from Africa helped him learn the art of guiding .His ability to express his mind to the guests while locating wildlife in jungles keeps their enthusiasm hooked and gives them an idea as how a naturalist tracks these wonderful creatures. Strengths: Birds, Mammals, Photography

Name : Raghunandan Kulkarni

Raghu works with us as a leader. In 1995 he started wildlife photography. This has held his interest for last 14 years. He can identify 70% of bird species, all mammals, 40% of reptiles and amphibians, 60% butterflies and 30% flora, and more significantly can interpret what is seen in the jungle. His uniqueness is bird call imitations and a keen interest in tigers. Being an excellent photographer and is very willing to help people obtain the best shots with their own cameras. Strengths: Birds, Tigers, Photography

Name : Gangadhar Latey

Gangadhar Latey popularly known as Indrajit works as a Leader with us. Indrajit started his wildlife career at the age of 15, near melghat where he spent most of his summers since 1980 onward. These visits enticed him to gain understanding of jungle treasures like – mammals, birds etc…He caped his self-learning with certified course in Wildlife Management and Nature Education and he further attended the conference on Tropical Ecosystem to enhance his knowledge on the subject. Strengths: Tigers, Birds, Photography

Name : Meethil Momaya

Meethil works with us as Photograhic Leader Born and brought-up and educated in Mumbai (India) Meethil is an internationally acclaimed wildlife photographer by profession. He is a proud winner of 2 Glanzlicher award, Germany in 2007. He has a strong background in science, a degree in mass media and Journalism, a diploma in cinematography, and has more than a decades experience in still photography. Strengths: Photography

	Name : Harendra Singh Harendra Singh fondly called Harry works with us as a Leader. He started off guiding in the Keoladeo Ghana National Park as a youngster. He spent two years working as a naturalist with Tajsafaris in central India. He worked at three of their lodges in Bandhavgarh, Pench and Kanha National Parks, explaining the flora/fauna, tracking tigers. Strengths : Birds, Tigers

Name : Himanshu Rathore

Himanshu works as a Leader with us. Himanshu grew up in the desert state of Rajasthan and since childhood had a passion for wildlife wherehe grew up visiting the jungle with his father and brother, who both had the same passion. After school, he went on to complete college in Mumbai, after which he got selected for the naturalist training course with Tajsafaris at Bandhavgarh National Park. Strengths: Birds, Mammals, Photography

Name : Sarvana Kumar

Saravana works with us as a Leader. He has a Post Graduate Diploma in Personnel Management and Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry .He is an expert in identifying the local flora and fauna and is especially adept at recognising the area’s wonderful birdlife. Saravana’s objective is to become a conscientious practitioner of environment conservation and work towards creating an awareness of the same through visual medium. Strengths: Birds, Mammals, Flora

Name : Dilan Mandanna

Dilan Works with us as a Leader Dilan Mandanna worked as a naturalist for almost two years. He was hired by the BBC to work as an assistant researcher for the documentary Mountains of the Monsoon - A Natural World production on Western Ghats. He also worked as a camera-man with National Geographic Channel for the production of their documentary on King Cobras. Strengths: Mammals, Birds, Photography

Name : Harish Sharma

Harish works as a Co-Leader with us Harish has been a regular naturalist since 2000 in Keoladeo National Park Bharatpur. He has worked on bird nesting behaviour namely the Indian Courser,sarus crane,Paradise flycatcher,yellow-Wattled Lapwing,woodpeckers and other species.He has also worked on mammals breeding behaviour such as golden jakal and Striped hyena. Strengths: Birds, Mammals

Name : Bharat 'Bunty' Madhyan

A skilled and experienced naturalist, Bunty has a great love of wildlife and the natural world. He has a Diploma in Export-Import Management and is a graduate of Allahabad University, but his professional calling has been in the field of nature and conservation. Bunty has worked in a wide range of posts as a naturalist, and much of his experience has centered on leading tours in Bandhavgarh National Park. A keen conservationist, he has travelled widely in India and acted as a consultant to help ensure the long-term protection of Bandhavgarh’s Tigers through sustainable development projects. He enjoys trekking, travelling and spending time in nature.

Name : Pradeep Singh

Pradeep works with us as a Leader. Pradeep after completing an Arts Degree from Rajasthan University, followed up with a diploma in Wildlife Interpretation from the Forest Department of Rajasthan. Whilst containing iinformal ornithological Studies at Keoladco Ghana National Park, and Trained in Animal Behaviour he is also a passionate wildlife & nature Photographer (amateur). Strengths: Birds, Mammals & Butterflies

Name : Sujan Chatterjee

Sujan is one of India’s leading naturalists and ornithologists and has been birding for the last 18 years. He has travelled extensively all over India and Bhutan, seen more than 850 species of birds and taken part in a wide range of wildlife projects and surveys. In particular he has spent a great deal of time studying the wildlife of Kaziranga National Park (Assam) and Arunachal Pradesh in north-east India. He has been very active in promoting the birdlife of these regions, a passion which has led to a key involvement in both Bengalbirds, a leading forum on birds around Kolkata, and Prakriti Samsad, a leading birding NGO. Sujan has great enthusiasm for his subject as well as a cheerful and friendly disposition. He is exceptionally fluent in English and a very popular Naturetrek guide. Sujan is ranked as one of the country's leading naturalists and ornithologists, and we are sure you will find him a very pleasant and knowledgeable travelling companion.

Name : Manisha Rajput

Manisha is working as a tour guide and has extensive experience in tours across Gujarat. Manisha has good knowledge on birds, mammals, flora & fauna and is a qualified snake handler of different parks and sanctuaries in Gujarat. She has worked with the World Bank on an eco development project and is an active member of World Conservation Society of Gujarat and Institute for conservation projects of Wildlife and Wellshark conservation. None the less, she is a Gold medalist in rifle shooting, a National hockey player and runs an NGO called Aruvi Foundation promoting environment and education.

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