The Story About Us
Journeys Built Around Wildlife, Birding, Heritage & Discovery
Oriental Odysseys creates unique birding, wildlife, heritage, and bespoke travel experiences across India and the oriental region. We design journeys for curious travellers, nature lovers, researchers, and explorers who want to discover rare species, remarkable landscapes, and meaningful cultural encounters.
Wild crafted journeys for curious explorers
Travel Beyond Sightseeing
At Oriental Odysseys, every journey is built around discovery. From rare birding trails and wildlife habitats to heritage landscapes and specialized study trips, we bring together nature, learning, and exploration in one unforgettable travel experience.
Our journeys are thoughtfully designed for travellers who seek more than ordinary vacations. Whether it is birding for endemic species, observing wildlife in unique habitats, or discovering India through heritage, temple, geology, butterfly, botanical, and meditation-focused trips, we create experiences that stay with you.
- Rare species and habitat-focused travel
- Cultural, heritage and experiential journeys
- Bespoke itineraries with expert-led planning
Expedition
Journey Into The Wild & Beyond
We design immersive travel for those who wish to explore deeply, learn meaningfully, and experience destinations through wildlife, birding, local culture, and specialized field interests.
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Explore Rare Species, Wild Habitats & Living Heritage
Our itineraries are created for travellers who want depth, context, and memorable encounters. We combine natural history, field expertise, local knowledge, and carefully curated travel planning to make every journey purposeful and rewarding.
From Himalayan landscapes and tiger reserve regions to heritage trails and focused learning journeys, we bring you closer to the places, people, and ecosystems that make each destination special.
Why Choose Oriental Odysseys
Your trusted partner for meaningful wildlife, birding, heritage and bespoke travel experiences
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Specialized Nature Travel
From birding and wildlife to butterfly, geology and botanical trips, we curate journeys centered on observation, learning and exploration.
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Expertly Curated Journeys
Each itinerary is carefully planned for comfort, field relevance, and memorable encounters with habitats, species and local culture.
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Trusted Ground Support
We are committed to smooth coordination, transparent assistance and reliable support throughout your journey.
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Value-Driven Experiences
We focus on delivering immersive, well-managed travel experiences that balance quality, purpose and value.
Why Us
We don’t just organize trips — we design immersive journeys rooted in wildlife, birding, culture and discovery.
- Birding and wildlife-focused expertise
- Bespoke tours for varied interests
- Heritage, temple and cultural travel options
- Study trips including geology, architecture and botanical themes
- Personalized planning and dependable support
Meet Our Field Leaders
Experienced professionals who bring together natural history knowledge, field expertise, local understanding and a deep passion for exploration.
Trip Leader
Rupesh
Rupesh has been a natural history lover since childhood. Born and brought up in South Bombay (Mumbai), his fascination began during school days. He pursued professional study in ornithology through the Bombay Natural History Society and also assisted field surveys and research across Western and Central India under the Bustard programme for the Wildlife Institute of India.
With over 20 years of experience in the Western Himalayas, he brings a rare depth of field observation to every journey. His interests also include angling, butterfly spotting, architectural study, geology, botany, cinema, music and documentaries.
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Trip Leader
Raj
Born and brought up in the Himalayas, Raj is truly a son of the soil. He is a keen wildlife enthusiast and an expert in water sports and adventure travel across the Himalayan region. With over 25 years of field experience, he is the go-to person for handling complex wildlife expeditions.
Raj has worked with well-known broadcasting professionals such as Jeremy Wade, Jakub Wagner and Dome Gabor. He is also closely familiar with the Terai and Bhabhar regions of North India and Nepal, making him an invaluable leader in the field.
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Kiran Chand
Born and brought up in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand, Kiran has travelled the length and breadth of the remote Himalayas while executing expeditions for renowned Indian travel companies. He is currently pursuing his study of ornithology and is an especially keen birder of the Terai region in the Himalayan landscape.
Kiran oversees many of our services in this region, home to some of India’s biggest tiger reserves. He is also a certified travel officer under the Uttarakhand Tourism and Incredible India programme.
Ready To Plan A Meaningful Journey?
Let’s shape an experience you will remember for years.
Whether you are looking for birding trails, wildlife encounters, heritage explorations, or a custom-crafted itinerary, Oriental Odysseys is here to create a journey with depth, purpose and unforgettable moments.