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Omkar
Ponda
(Goa)

About me

I am an Engineer by qualification, working full time as a Naturalist. I organise tours for Birds, Reptiles, Amphibians and Butterflies in and around Goa. I am also currently the President of Goa Bird Conservation Network, an NGO working towards bird conservation in Goa. My main base of operations is Goa but I also conduct tours to other places in the Western Ghats and a few locations in Eastern Himalayas.

Birding locations I cover

Goa

Maharashtra
Amboli

Uttarakhand
Sattal
Pangot
Chopta

Arunachal Pradesh
Mandala
Sela Pass

Others
Munsyari
Nameri
Nagaland

Languages I am comfortable in
English, Hindi, Marathi, Konkani
I am a professional naturalist for
7 years (approx)
Bird species spotted so far
796 (approx)

Upcoming Tours

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Accomodation

Homestay

The homestay is situated in the midst of Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary. It is a typical Goan mud house with three rooms and basic amenities made available for your comfort. The homestay does not have an attached toilet and bathroom facility but a common facility is made available. The homestay works on a strict NO ALCOHOL policy and expects all the guests to abide by it.

Only BSNL network works at the homestay enough to make calls. All other major networks will be accessible when we go out for trails. Wifi is not available and pets are strictly not allowed.

Transportation

Car

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 5 reviews
 by Vipul Gupta

It was my first Herping trip with Omkar. It was a great experience going to forest in search of amphibians and reptiles after dark. Omkar has great sight of all kind of wildlife. Way to go Omkar.

 by Milind Chitrao

We did two nature trips in Goa with Omkar and thoroughly enjoyed. Omkar possesses excellent knowledge about nature overall....i.e. the terrain, birds, animals, butterflies and the people too. He is so well versed with bird calls that I was really amazed. All the best Omkar.

 by Roozbeh Gazdar

Omkar has wide ranging interests, including birds, herps, and butterflies, and is phenomenally good with identifying calls.

Always enthusiastic, he is great company, and cheerfully puts in extra effort to fulfill individual targets.

Apart from the birding and herping, I remember the interesting conversations we had with him on topics ranging from the ecology of habitats to ethics in wildlife watching.

Any trip with him is highly recommended!

 by Rohit

Omkar is a true naturalist with a great eye for birding. He has a thorough knowledge about the life and habits of birds....He is a great host too!!!

 by Vipul Gupta

I took Omkar's services in 2018 when I went to Goa for birding. He has great eyes to locate the birds. He is very courteous as well. He is not only a great bird naturalist but he is a very good guide in Herping.

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