Mohit Aggarwal
Who is Mohit Aggarwal?
Mohit describes himself as an experiential ecotourism specialist. He is renowned for his dedication to conservation-focused travel initiatives in India. As the visionary founder of Asian Adventures, a distinguished company with a remarkable 30-year legacy, Mohit has committed his career to conservation travel.
Mohit Aggarwal’s love and admiration for nature blossomed and took an official turn when he joined TRAFFIC-India, which helped monitor and prevent trafficking of animals and animal parts. At the time, this was part of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and housed at WWF-India's headquarters. Under the mentorship of colleagues like Ashok Kumar and Vivek Menon, Mohit gained invaluable insights and explored lesser-known dimensions of wildlife conservation. He still counts Ashok as his guru and mentor, and Vivek, the co-founder of Wildlife Trust of India (WTI), a close friend.
The year 1994 marked a significant turning point in Mohit’s life, as he founded Asian Adventures. This was a venture initially aimed at bringing schoolchildren closer to nature.
Over time, the scope of Asian Adventures expanded, establishing camps and lodges in some of India's most pristine and untouched locations. One such establishment is the Jungle Lore Birding Lodge in Pangot, near Nainital, which holds the distinction of being India's first birding lodge. Today, Asian Adventures manages and operates several unique wildlife and wellness lodges across India, each with its own story and charm, and mission of bringing people closer to nature.
In the last 30 years, Asian Adventures has truly grown with the hard work of Mohit and his team, and the love and support of its patrons and wellwishers. Today, Asian Adventures is not only India's largest birding tour operator, offering birding, wildlife and cultural tours, but also wears many hats, much like its founder. This not only includes a network of wildlife and wellness ecolodges in the Himalayas and Gir National Park, but also a non-profit wing, Global Wildlife Fair, that not only helps natural history professionals network, learn and grow, but is also promoting and aiding many noble small conservation and ecotourism businesses to showcase their work.
Recently, after completing his training and certification from the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), and becoming a board member and Vice Chair of the Asian Ecotourism Network, Mohit sees a tremendous opportunity to introduce 'green ecotourism' concepts and practices across the country.
With a passion for conservation and responsible tourism, Mohit is committed to guide the tourism sector into a greener future, where responsible ecotourism can help showcase and conserve both wildlife and local culture, while providing responsible travellers with authentic, enjoyable and memorable experiences. The company is on a large mission to help Asian Elephants with their corridors, free the Himalayas of plastic waste, help small wildlife NGOs, and save ancient Himalayan temples.
Mohit and Asian Adventures also seek to transform casual nature lovers into nature ambassadors. One of the ways they do this is through their Delhi Earth Walks. These guided walks are designed to help participants develop a deeper appreciation for the natural world by exploring the rich biodiversity found in and around Delhi. From birdwatching and butterfly identification to learning about bats, reptiles, and amphibians, Delhi Earth Walks offer a hands-on approach to understanding and conserving nature. These walks are educational, family-friendly, and emphasise the importance of every creature in the ecosystem, no matter how small.
One of his proudest accomplishments is the establishment of Global Wildlife Fair, a non-profit wing of Asian Adventures. Global Wildlife Fair serves as a platform that brings together natural history professionals, conservationists, and wildlife tourism operators to network, share knowledge, and collaborate. The initiative also supports small, noble conservation and ecotourism enterprises by providing them with a platform to showcase their work and attract responsible travellers. Through this, we aim to strengthen the link between ecotourism and active conservation.
In line with his mission to promote sustainable tourism, Global Wildlife Fair is organising the largest wildlife and birding ecotourism fair in Delhi in October 2025. This event is a milestone in our journey, and we are excited to bring together ecotourism operators from around the globe, including tour operators, wildlife guides, ecolodges, homestays, NGOs, local communities, and representatives from wildlife and tourism organisations.
Global Wildlife Fair 2025 will serve as a platform for ecotourism businesses to showcase their work, network with like-minded professionals, and build partnerships that bridge the gap between ecotourism and conservation. Its goal is to create an environment where ecotourism businesses can thrive while contributing to the protection of wildlife and ecosystems. Responsible travellers will also have the opportunity to discover ethical tour options that align with their values.
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