Varun Devaraj

Varun has been working in wildlife and conservation for the last nine years. A fascination for the wilderness started at a young age, spending his school holidays exploring the wilds of the Western Ghats with his parents.

After a brief and stint in the corporate world, Varun joined The Keystone Foundation in the Nilgiris and worked on conservation and afforestation projects in the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.

In 2011 Varun moved to Satpura Tiger Reserve in Central India to work as a naturalist and wildlife guide at Forsyth’s Lodge, a pioneer in alternative wildlife experiences such as walking and canoeing in tiger country. After a productive five years, he spent the next couple of years consulting with wildlife properties around the country, helping them set up wildlife programmes and aid in marketing activities.

Varun is now working as a wildlife guide, focusing on Central India, Karnataka, the Western Ghats and Ladakh.

Varun leads 2 group tours

India’s south is often overlooked in favour of the centre. However, it boasts fine reserves, beautiful scenery and key species including tiger, leopard, Asian wild dog, sloth bear, Asian elephant and gaur. Our tour visits three exceptional reserves, and also offers a chance to see rainforest endemics. Find out more about India’s Wild South

Destination: India
Price (inc. flights): 12 days from £4,495
Trip type:
Group Tour

Tailor-made can be arranged
When to go:
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Nagarhole’s Tigers, Wild Dogs & Leopards

Discover India’s unspoilt south with our small group tour, spending seven nights at one of Nagarhole National Park's top lodges. A wildlife gem, this park offers a thrilling variety of iconic mammals such as tigers, wild dogs, leopards, and elephants – alongside a supporting cast of chital, gaur and giant flying squirrels. Find out more about Nagarhole’s Tigers, Wild Dogs & Leopards

Destination: India
Price (inc. flights): 10 days from £4,595
Trip type:
Group Tour

Tailor-made can be arranged
When to go:
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