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We like to think of ourselves as total outdoors people who like nothing better than to share our world and wildlife- on land, air or under water. To this end, the team comprises of ex-poachers, scientists, conservationists and damn good camping staff. Whether it's a documentary film, fishing holiday or just a hard core chase for the finest fish in our part of the world, we're here to make sure you take some of the finest memories away with you. Meet the Team-
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Vinay Badola:
An Army brat who can't stay in one place for long, Vinay has been fishing since age four in every possible type of water for any possible fish. Vinay has been guiding anglers professionally for the last ten years and has led them on to some spectacular fish. He has contributed to several films highlighting the lesser known giant of Indian rivers- the goonch. Most Expeditions are led by Vinay and he hosts anglers in camps selected for the fishing and locations. He's not into fishing holidays and spends time plotting the photography of really large fish at the end of a rod or leading other anglers to them.
He spends the rest of his time in identifying locals and locations and taking the method of Conservation to them. He has trained many local youth in various parts of India into becoming top class guides for sporting anglers and will continue to do so.

Revati:
Angler, administrator and our online home maker, Revati has fished some of the finest mahseer waters and regularly outfishes her companions. When not polishing her rods or correcting code, she moonlights for IT industry giants. Her inputs and coordination have make a huge contribution the our Conservation Project.

Vivek Badola:
An ardent river fisher, Vivek is also a hardcore trekker who hosts treks into the remoter sections of the Garhwal Himalaya. He spent nine months in Pancheshwar Area carrying on our Pancheshwar Project. He guides our Trout tours in Garhwal and mahseer on the Ganga river.

Aaron Alter:
Deep roots in India led Aaron here and the rivers tied him down. A confessed flyfishing junkie, Aaron finds his fix in the Garhwal and Kumaon Himalayas stalking mahseer and doing the mountain goat dance for trout around the Garhwal plunge pools. He is an Orvis endorsed guide and leads tours for trout and mahseer.

Raj Garkoti:
A native of Champawat District, famous for it's man eating tigers, Raj is our in-house rivermaster who likes nothing better than an excuse to be on the river- whether guiding the raft through Class V rapids to encouraging an angler with fast running fish by one of our expedition camps. He has been running the Mahakali river for the last 18 years and knows each eddy and whole along it's length. He is instrumental in implementing our Pancheshwar Project and has been responsible for the downfall of several poachers.

Gaurav Jain:
Based in New Delhi, Gaurav looks after Wild World India and our own operations and markets eco lodges, bookings and other operational details. Chances are he will be the first person you meet when you arrive in Delhi. An amateur birder, angler and photographer, he charts out detailed itineraries to Rajasthan, Kerala and other sectors with absolute ease. Gaurav also coordinates a number of field and educational trips for schools and colleges to wildlife reserves each year.

Dashrath Singh:
Super raft guide with a style of his own, Dashrath is the perfect companion and team leader on the toughest outdoor missions. He's also a super field cook and angler.

Raju Dai:
Nepali by origin, Indian by birth and camping nut by nature, Raju Dai keeps the camp going with his tireless cheer and great humour. He's one of our best camp chiefs and makes sure things run smoothly.

Aalam Soni:
Aalam was born and brought up on the banks of the Ramganga. He has fished it with every possible method at every possible time. There's little that he doesn't know about the water or the fishing. He's one of our top guides and has been responsible for the capture of some very remarkable fish.

Our Volunteers:
We move in a lot of places and have trained many local youth into being good anglers' companions and campers. These people are part of our Conservation Project and get employed not only by us, but by other bona fide anglers and angling tour operators. Keeping them employed means keeping the locals interested in their fish other than for food. Without these people, many a river would be devoid of fish. Fishing with us ensures there are fish for everyone.

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