A true perfectionist, Lia is fully committed to creating the best spa and culinary experiences for our guests, and brings to Bagh Villas years of training, experience and a passion for perfection and excellence. Apart from being an internationally certified health and nutrition expert, Lia has worked with some of the best spa and wellness chains around the world, notably, Apsara Spa at Tugu Malang in Indonesia, the Mandara Spa in Bali and at various other spas both across Indonesia as well as in Singapore. Lia’s expertise extends into the culinary world too, and her focus on the nutritional value of food as well as her intricate attention to detail when it comes to flavors make the Bagh Villas kitchen a haven for various cuisines from all over the world.

Lia Nair

Camp Hostess

Shrikanth’s sheer passion and appetite for wildlife and the outdoors, not to mention his vast knowledge, have made him an indispensable part of the Bagh Villas team since our very inception. Inseparable from the outdoors since a young age, Shrikanth has spent many years studying various facets of nature, eventually leading a number of wildlife photography tours across forests in the Western Ghats as well as working with the Karnataka Forest Department.

As our expert interpretive naturalist, Shrikanth has been at the helm of natural and cultural exploration in the area, infusing Bagh Villas with a palpable spirit of inquiry, adventure and enthusiasm. He brings to Bagh Villas a wealth of knowledge, experience and expertise, ensuring our discerning guests an unmatched, authentic wildlife and safari experience.

Shrikanth Nayak

Naturalist

Mohan has been at the forefront of wildlife conservation in India for decades. Passionate about arousing interest and educating the next generation about the urgent necessity of conserving our precious flora and fauna, Mohan’s core ideology can be summarized by Baba Dioum’s much anthologized statement: “In the end, we will conserve only what we love, we will love only what we understand and we will understand only what we are taught.”

Mohan has worked with various national and international filming crews, most notably Netflix, on a series called Our Planet (narrated by Sir David Attenborough), documentaries on Slender Loris, Operation Elephant, and a detailed estimation and survey on the Indian spotted eagle, with the active support of The Oriental Bird Club, U.K. With a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology, Psychology & Education, Mohan is a treasure trove of stories and a wealth of information.

Mohan Kumar

Naturalist

Born and raised in Madhya Pradesh, Prahlad was exposed to biodiversity and natural beauty from a young age and developed a deep appreciation for the abundant flora and fauna of the area. Armed with a degree in Botany and Biology, he has been working as a naturalist in the jungles of Kanha Tiger Reserve for the last several years. His composed demeanor is complimented by his passion for birding and the art of his camera trapping, which requires a keen eye to spot pugmarks, tracks, claw markings, etc. With an innate love for the outdoors, Prahlad adds a unique hands-on energy to our repertoire of wildlife activities.

Prahlad Bisen

Naturalist