An Arts graduate from Rajasthan and a diploma holder in Nature & Wildlife Interpretation, these days Tirath may be found polishing his knowledge in Keoladeo National Park or overseeing The Birder's Inn. He is passionate about wildlife and wilderness and over the past decade has guided many wildlife and cultural groups for local and overseas tour companies such as Indian Nature Tours, Natural Focus Safaris Australia, Cox & Kings UK, International Expeditions USA, Eco Expeditions USA and the Boston Museum of Science, USA. Through his work, Tirath has explored many of the major national parks and sanctuaries of the Indian subcontinent over the years. He has also assisted a number of filming teams on their shoots throughout India and is a keen amateur nature photographer. Tirath and his enthusiastic team look forward to welcoming you to The Birder's Inn.
Born &bought up in Bharatpur, Pradeep has been working as an ornithologist for the last 12 years. Although Pradeep holds a Bachelor degree in Humanities, he has preferred to pursue a career as a naturalist cum ornithologist after he developed an interest in mammals and birds during his high school years. Pradeep enhanced his professional skills with training workshops in communication skills and working in a premium lodge in Kanha as a naturalist for eight years. He has travelled extensively throughout India and has assisted with several research projects. Pradeep’s friendly disposition together with his excellent birding knowledge has been a contribution to many successful holidays. You will find him a very pleasant and knowledgeable travelling companion. In his spare time Pradeep likes to spend time with family back home in Bharatpur and play cricket, when he isn’t trying to find new destinations for great bird watching opportunities.
A walking encyclopaedia on birds, plants, reptiles and much more, Brijendra's immense knowledge of birdlife and flora is second to none. Over the past 25 years he has assisted many famous ornithologists on their particular research projects in Keoladeo, working alongside the likes of Dr Salim Ali, world renowned raptor expert William Clark, Dr.LalitaVijayan (study on Siberian Cranes) and Prof.P.Sunder Murti for on nesting of land birds. Brijendra is the first person to identify the nest of the Indian Spotted Eagle in Keoladeo National Park. He has also studied the breeding habits of harriers in Velavadar in Gujarat. Even though not completing High School, Brijendra received an offer from a leading university as a guest lecturer, due to his vast knowledge in identifying and documenting of around 350 species of plants in and around Bharatpur.
Born and raised in the bird paradise of Bharatpur in Rajasthan, Rachit has been working as an ornithologist for the last ten years. After completing an Arts Degree from Rajasthan University, he also earned a Diploma in Nature & Wildlife Interpretation from the Forest Department of Rajasthan.In addition to travelling through many parks and regions of India and leading wildlife and cultural tours, Rachit continues his birding andtrekking with the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS). He has worked with various wildlife resorts to promote responsible tourism, helped to identify new destinations and assisted wildlife parks in various activities,such as the annual Tiger Census in Kanha. His work in the field of conservation has been featured in many wildlife books and magazines.
Passionate about wildlife and conservation,Rachit's knowledge of birds, flora and fauna makes him one of our best guides.He endeavours to inspire people to respect, admire and conserve nature and its myriad creations.When not working, Rachit likes to spend his time going to bird sanctuaries, reading books and spending time with family.
His work in the field of conservation has been featured in many wildlife books and Magazines.
He is passionate about Wildlife and Conservation and his endeavor is to inspire people to respect, admire & conserve Nature and it's myriad creations.
Perhaps no one knows Bharatpur better than Lakshmi (or Panditji), who was born in Bharatpur's Jatoli village located inside the national park. He started voluntary work with the Forest Department in 1976, was involved in the Bharatpur Bird Census and began an official post with the department in 1982. He delivered a lecture at the University of Kent on Tourism & Conservation: 'Changing character of Keoladeo Ghana' and wrote a paper on 'Geese of Keoladeo' for Sanctuary Magazine. In 1984, Lakshmi did a study on the Lesser Florican and Indian Bustard for the Tourism & Wildlife Society of India and later received a citation from the Rajasthan Government. Lakshmi spent three years in Ranthambore National Park as a naturalistand has assisted many overseas research projects on wetland ecology,the protection of birds and International waterfowl research.
Lakshmi, Brijendra or another resident naturalist will accompany you as you explore the park.
