Our Team

We are a group of like-minded people who are pursuing various professions. We have joined hands to contribute our time & efforts and help create an awareness and interest in the rich and varied wildlife heritage of India.

Gaurav Kataria : Gaurav's best introduction would be - 'a rebel with a cause'. Since his early youth, he has a strong social consciousness. His self motivation to do something meaningful led him to start NGO called Tiger's Door with the aim of spreading awareness among the young generation about the importance of Tiger conservation. | With time,he realized that tourism can be very good way to protect our mountains, jungles and fauna.

Travelling extensively to the remotest parts of India, he has led the life of a nomad and is self taught expert on travel arrangements. He has the exposure to all kinds of travels, be it the most basic way of hitch hiking to five star luxury travels. He is gifted with the conviction and charisma to convert people to his cause, who come in his contact. Being amateur photographer and film maker are another few of his attributes.



Sabir Mallick : Sabir is a professional cycling tour guide who genuinely cares about his customers. His extensive knowledge and keen eye for detail enhance every cycling tour, making it more experiential and memorable. Life brought Sabir into the tourism industry, and travel has profoundly transformed his life—he has never looked back! He is passionate about travel and loves sharing that passion with others. Sabir enjoys organizing tours as well as participating in them. He speaks from the heart while showcasing his beautiful country and culture to amazing travelers. He regularly joins group adventures, photo tours, or biking excursions, dedicating himself to ensuring that every customer has the best holiday experience possible. One of the highlights of his tours is the realization that customers see him not just as a tour organizer, but also as a friend. In addition to being a talented photographer, he aims to capture the essence of India—its people, wildlife, landmarks, and landscapes—exploring every corner of the country. Sabir is also the go-to person for keeping everyone updated on happenings within the group and is always ready to solve any issues that arise. In his spare time, he enjoys reading classical literature and is a big fan of movies. He is also a passionate spectator of European and South American soccer.


Lobsang Tsering : Hailing originally from Dirang, Lobsang is now lives with his wife and children in Ramaling village in the vicinity of Eaglenest Wildlife sanctuary. He is very active on the local birding scene, he along with Bengia Mrinal have explored much in different part of Arunachal viz; Tale Wildlife sanctuary, East Kameng-Pakke Kesang, Pakhui/ Pakke Wildlife Sanctuary, Namdapha, Gibbon WLS, Nameri/ Manas/ Kazriang National park to name a few. He is a dedicated patch worker, never happier than when finding his own birds. He worked as a helper in the camps, listening the talks among the guides then and realise and picked up bird watching and few years later became a life long profession for him. He accompanied with many researchers as an assistant in field works in Bird Conservation and data collection. He is the expert in the area and knows what he is doing.
Lobsang also have accompanied with researchers on field research work on butterflies, moths, frogs, snakes etc. He has accompanied many top birders of the world in his carrier. He leads most of our trips in Northeast India. He has been a tour leader for Arunachal Birding Tours ever since its conception.


Bengia Daniel : Daniel born and brought up in Arunachal Pradesh is another feather in Arunachal Birding Tours. At very early age of 16 years when many of his friends were studying he started as an camp assistance in 2006 with a birding company when birding was not a very demanding in Arunachal was only in the initially stage of bird tourism, so have started leading Cultural tours, lead many tours since then. Since the inception of ABT, Daniel supported his brother for all logistic support. He is currently pursuing Degree in Tourism Management side by side and a full time Guide/ Escort. During the last 3 years he has become increasingly focused on leading birding tours in Arunachal Pradesh. He have all the knowledge of the area is in and manage all our logistics support beside looking after our camps and lodges.


Sharma Ji : A man of many skills is nerve of the team. Hailing from Nepal and leaves in India for past 35 years. He is the man who will make sure that you are well fed and ready for your day. You ask him any time of the day and he is there for you. He have led 100 expedition trips to Mt. Kailash, Nepal, Leh-Ladakh. You can see him in our camps, cycling trips, angling trips which is what we best do. He is with company since its inception.
Manav, Kanak, Das, Thakuria ,Angu are our important feather in our cap are the top drivers who knows every important birding spots and all needed support. Hats of Boys.


Claudio Koller : Born in 1977, Claudio lives in Switzerland . Since his Childhood he is the Interested in Birding. he started birding at the age of seven. Claudio is a Passionate Birder, & over the years he have developed a keen interest in Insect & plants as well.

In Year 1991, Claudio has done Graduation in Bird guiding for Swiss Society for protection of birds SVS.

Since year 1998 , Claudio is the leader of Ornithological Youth group in Zurich, For which he has been guiding school trips for Pro Natura Switzerland , He has also worked a Birding Guide for various swiss organisations. At the same time worked on part time basis as Ranger in three forest reserves around Zurich.