The roots of INT can be traced back couple of years with an idea to evolve as
a meaningful specific rather than a wandering generality in the tourism arena.
It was formed keeping in view the need to provide comprehensive tour arrangements
for the tourists visiting the Indian sub-continent. We at INT believe that"
Success in life is not measured by the size of the feet but the directions they
take". Professionals have imbibed this approach towards their working style
in the organization. Striking the right kind of equilibrium between our client's
aspirations and the demands of the industry has been the forte of INT professionals.
Our team leaders are from fields as varied as photography to conservation and
are qualified experts in their own field be it hiking, birding, angling, photography,
botany, zoology, tourism, architecture, herpetology and bio-diversity conservation.
Delivering precise information backed by equally precise execution of the tours
consistently for our clients from all over the world is evident from the fact
that our clients and our associates have repeatedly placed their trust &
faith with us time and again.
We are out and out a people driven organization where every individual's professional
expertise holds ultimate importance.
Indian Nature Tours has been recognized for the high caliber, professionalism
and responsiveness of its business associates and client's requirements.
People behind Indian Nature Tours
Manoj Sharma
An amateur naturalist with more than 20 years of experience in the travel
industry in India, most of which has been spent in organizing and running
tours to every part of this diverse sub-continent, Manoj holds the highest
respect in his fields of operation. Any tour i.e Cultural, Adventure, Special
Interest or wildlife, organized by Manoj is guaranteed to be a success for
the clients. His close relationship with and vast knowledge of the hotel and
accommodation companies assures our clients of first class treatment from
start to finish. The rest of the team in INT is directly responsible to him
and they will uphold his very high standards. Whether you require a cultural
tour involving visits to India's wonderful cities and monuments, or a trip
to the national parks to see the incredible diversity of wildlife that is
part of India's heritage, or indeed a combination of the two, then Manoj Sharma
and his team at INT are the people who will make your holiday dreams come
true.
Peter Philips
A professional photographer and a writer, Peter, fell in love with India and
its wildlife while on an assignment
in India. Peter’s forte has been sports photography but with his new found
interest he has turned himself into a wildlife and travel photographer of repute.
Some of his pictures on wildlife have featured in prestigious magazine like
“BBC Wildlife Magazine”. In INT, Peter’s, knowledge and experience
is widely utilized while escorting photographic trips as well as while conducting
workshops for aspiring photographers. Such is the standing and reputation of
Peter that he is directly supported in his assignments by “Canon Imaging”
and uses the best of equipment manufactured by the Canon.
Tirath Singh
An Arts Graduate from Rajasthan and a diploma holder in Nature & Wildlife
Interpretation from the Forest Department, Tirath can be found polishing his
knowledge in the Keoladeo National Park or running his nice and cozy birding
lodge located next to the sanctuary. He has been associated with INT from its
very inception and leads major groups
as
well assists Filming Teams in their shoots in India on behalf of INT. Tirath
has led many groups in the past for leading wildlife tour companies like Cox
& Kings, I.E. USA, Eco Expeditions USA, Boston Museum of Science, USA, NFS
Australia. He has been to nearly all the major National Parks and Sanctuaries
of the Indian Sub-Continent.
Laxmi Mudgal
A former Research Assistant for the Royal Society of Protection of birds
and International Waterfowl Research Bureau, Laxmi Mudgal or Panditji, as
he is fondly called, brings with him vast pool of knowledge on birding. He
has worked in past with the Forest Department, first as a volunteer and later
as an employ. In 1987-88, Laxmi assisted a Smithsonian funded research project
for Iowa & Hawaii State Universities on Wetland Ecology. He was invited
by the University of Kent to deliver a lecture on topic ‘Tourism and
Conservation: Changing Character of Keoladeo Ghana’. His article on
‘Geese of Keoladeo’ was published by the Sanctuary magazine. Laxmi
was also awarded a citation by the Rajasthan Government for his study on Lesser
Florican and Indian Bustard in 1984. In INT, Laxmi is entrusted to lead all
specialized birding and wildlife trips for INT.
Dr. Rakesh Kumar
Dr. Rakesh Kumar is the founder and chairman of the non- profit organization
called “ISHWAR” (International Society for Human Welfare and Astral
Research) and is based in New York. Apart from a deep spiritual quest, Dr.
Rakesh Kumar also has a keen interest in the metaphysical sciences. He has
studied the Hindu Vedic astrology, western astrology, Ayurveda, Palmistry,
Numerology, Vaastu Shastra (Like feng shui) Mantras, Yantras, and Bio-chemistry
and Homoeopathy. He has spent many years in study and research and his perception
and astrological readings have helped many people. In INT his knowledge on
religion, yoga and ancient sciences has helped us in planning trips for our
clients.
Faiyaz A. Khudsar
A wildlife conservationist and field researcher, Faiyaz is the force behind
BCTI, our conservation organization. He has varied experience in the field of
wildlife conservation and managing neighborhood communities. In the past he
has worked on many projects for WWF India, Wildlife Institute of India and many
other non-governmental organizations. He is working on a project since last
couple of years jointly with M.P. Forest Department for their proposed Lion
relocation program in Madhya Pradesh at Kuno Wildlife Sanctuary. Faiyaz has
been lately working as part of team to design and create Bio Diversity Parks
in many parts of the country.
