About

Our Story

Planet Asia Expeditions is a ten-year-old and growing organisation comprised of qualified bird/safari guides and wildlife photographers. Our team is also connected to a network of natural history professionals and services, such as customised lodges, homestays, local spotters, and professional transportation services, all of which will ensure you a rewarding, stress-free birdwatching and natural history tour experience. In addition, we own and operate a network of bird hides and have arrangements for bird hides in many prominent birding locations throughout Asia.

Our Speciality

Asia in general, and India in particular, is a vast, colourful canvas filled with beautiful birds and wildlife that will inspire and awe anyone. We want our guests to enjoy our destinations’ exquisite cuisines and cultural heritages as well. We work with experienced guides, seasoned local spotters, and top local foodies who have extensive domain knowledge. We also provide bird hides and feeders to help with close-up shots of rare birds and wildlife, as well as professional photography.

Guided by Experts

You can be confident that you are in the best of hands when you travel with Planet Asia Expeditions. We have a thorough understanding of all the preferences and requirements of any birdwatching, wildlife, or nature enthusiast and are equipped to satisfy all of them, thanks to our 12 years of experience and knowledge of popular birding hotspots in India and other Asian hotspots. In our quest to see the rarest of rare birds, wildlife, and experiences, we have encountered and solved a variety of touring challenges in order to provide the best for our guests.

Our Expedition Leaders

Sanu Sasi

Meet Sanu Sasi, a highly experienced bird-watching guide from Thatekkad, Kerala, India. With a passion for birds and nature that has spanned 19+ years, Sanu has become a highly respected figure in the bird-watching community throughout south India. Sanu's expertise in the field of birding has been honed through countless hours of observation, study, and exploration of the natural habitats of birds. He has an extensive knowledge of the local flora and fauna and has developed a keen eye for spotting even the most elusive bird species.

Dhanish Thankachan

Dhanish Thankachan, a popular figure in birding circuits with a decade of experience as a guide and in birding tours in India and Sri Lanka, is known for his energetic spirit and exceptional bird spotting abilities. He is a favourite of wildlife photographers both locally and internationally. Dhanesh nurtures the dream of exploring extraordinary places, armed with the honour of being hailed as an authority on birding in South and North India.

Gokul Krishna

Gokul, who was born and raised in Andaman, has had a lifelong fascination with birds. He is a staunch supporter of island conservation, and his knowledge of Andaman Island birds exceeds 360 species, more than anyone else. He holds a PhD in ornithology and works as a Research Associate for the Zoological Survey of India. As a result, he has amassed a vast knowledge of birdlife and Andaman Island conservation.