Akarsh Suresh

Akarsh is a naturalist, wildlife photographer and wilderness guide from South India, with a deep-rooted passion for understanding and interpreting the natural world. His work takes him across some of India's most remarkable wilderness landscapes, where he combines field experience, wildlife knowledge and storytelling to create meaningful experiences for people in the wild.

Over the years, Akarsh has spent considerable time exploring and working across India's forests, from the Western Ghats and central Indian tiger landscapes to the grasslands and wetlands of the Northeast. His experiences in the field have given him a strong understanding of animal behaviour, ecology and the realities of working in unpredictable wilderness environments.

As a naturalist and guide, he believes that a wildlife experience is about much more than simply seeing an animal. He focuses on helping people understand what they are witnessing — the behaviour, habitat, relationships and ecological stories behind every sighting. Whether it is tracking a tiger, spending hours waiting for a leopard, observing wild dogs, or simply identifying birds and interpreting the forest, his approach is rooted in patience, observation and respect for nature.

Alongside guiding, Akarsh is actively involved in wildlife photography and camera-trapping projects, using photography not only as a creative medium but also as a way of documenting and understanding wildlife. His work has taken him into challenging field situations, often requiring long hours, difficult terrain and a willingness to wait for the right moment.

He is also involved in designing and coordinating nature-based expeditions and wildlife experiences, including programmes for schools, families and international travellers. His work extends beyond logistics, bringing together wilderness experiences, nature education, safety management and personalised guest experiences.

For Akarsh, the most rewarding part of working in the wild is the unpredictability of it all. Every forest has its own rhythm, and every encounter has a story. His aim is to make people not just see wildlife, but leave the forest with a deeper understanding of it — and hopefully, a stronger desire to protect it.