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Footloose- /ˈfʊtluːs/ to be able to travel freely and do as one pleases

“Being footloose has always exhilarated us. It is associated in our minds with escape from history and oppression and law and irksome obligations, with absolute freedom” - Wallace Stegner

Footloose Journeys is a leading eco-tourism company in India, specializing in sustainable and
responsible safaris & nature tours. With a focus on wildlife tracking, birding, and ecosystem
education, we offer immersive jungle experiences guided by expert naturalists. We are known for our
strong market goodwill and personalized itineraries. We connect our travellers with nature while
supporting conservation efforts and local communities.

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Precise planning and perfect execution

10 years in business | Over 2,000 travellers | 99% customer retention

At the core of a seamless experience lies minute detailing, meticulous planning, and flawless execution. We pride ourselves in our ability to deliver all this – tour after tour; season after season; year after year!

What makes the journey even better for our travellers is the personalized attention they enjoy when travelling with us. Be it a meal request for a kid, or special needs of someone elderly – we accommodate everyone and everything with equal care and love. Our rate of customer retention is a testament to their trust in us.

The ability to deliver the best also has its roots in maintaining good relations with our ground staff and vendors. The fact that we care equally for everyone has resulted in a fantastic goodwill in travel industry, both on the demand side as well as on the supply side.

Driven by knowledge and authenticity

WE CARE about making communities a part of journey!
Apart from the fact that it creates livelihood, activities like visiting a tribal village, meeting forest guards at their patrolling camps, meeting family of your guide make the journey ‘complete’. It is eco-tourism in its true spirit! VISITING a jungle for a few days and LIVING in one for years – these are two very different experiences of the same place. And we want our travellers to understand both!

WE CARE about educating our guests about nature & conservation!
Nature exploration and safaris are special with us because of our deep understanding of ecosystems, our awareness of local conditions, and our ability to share knowledge with travellers in most interesting ways.

WE CARE about maintaining authenticity of thoughts & actions!
In a world driven only by numbers, we hold our values and ethos the closest. Staying true to our core is what helps us in delivering the best.

Testimonials

Hear from our travellers

Recently, on my second trip with Footloose Journeys, I experienced another mesmerizing wildlife journey. The trip was filled with remarkable sightings, but what truly stood out was the thrill of chasing tigers, leopards and listening to captivating stories after safaris with bonfire. The silence of the jungle was particularly striking, offering moments of profound connection to the wilderness. In those quiet instances, the true magic of the jungle unfolded, revealing its beauty and wonder in a way that defies description. I highly recommend Footloose Journeys to anyone seeking an unforgettable adventure in nature's heart
Sawali Kale
Travelled to Pench, Tadoba
Sight of a tiger has been on my mind since long and it was Footloose which made that Dream-come-true. Time feels less and more at the same moment with the this magnifiscent animal. One important take-away, its not merely a luck. A lot goes in getting that perfect team together, studying different animal behaviors to decipher the hints, being well-versed with geography of the region, so on and so forth. Footloose ensures this all and beyond that. Portraying to be a nature-centric organization and being one has a journey in between. One can experience the nature-centric roots of Footloose in many ways.
Anushree Bhasale
Travelled to Kanha
We went for a Pench trip with Footloose, and they were extremely helpful with all hotel and Safari bookings. They are passionate people driven by curiosity. Had an amazing experience with their team.
Dariya Budhani
Travelled to Pench
I just gave my dates and Footloose team arranged everything else for an amazing experience. I am very short of words to express the same. Few points which sets them apart - 1. Attention to every detail in tour. 2. Having a very experienced local team 3. Great hospitality 4. Very good knowledge of forest, animals and birds 5. Their relations with local communities which helps them in arranging hands-on activities at their village.
Anup Inamdar
Travelled to Kanha
Thank you Footloose for making our first ever tiger safari in India a core memory for us. They gave us an experience of a lifetime! Their energy, knowledge, and passion for wildlife and forest was just too infectious. I have become an absolute fan. They ensured everyone in our group was taken care of very well. We are definitely coming back for more safaris!
Parita Maniyar
Travelled to Tadoba
We did our first ever safari holiday with Footloose and thanks to them, it will stay with us as a memory like no other! True to their motto, the experience is not just about animal sightings (which were plenty!), but also about the forest as a whole and wonderful community interactions. Their passion about wildlife and the stories they shares are nothing short of magical! Their impeccable planning and the ability to take care of all your needs is amazing. They are building a community through their love for nature and people, and it shows. Cannot wait to travel with them again and cannot recommend them highly enough! They are the best!
Prerana N
Travelled to Tadoba

Balachandran Unni

Going on a safari with Footloose is truly a wholesome experience! We have been to jungles with them twice and we have come back so much more knowledgeable and wiser always. The logistics, the stay, the personal touch they provide to every member is simply so heartening. And finally – Yes! We did get some amazing tiger sightings as well. Kudos to the Footloose team! You have us as your regular participants forever now! Keep up the good work and continue to help us understand, respect and accept nature better.
Travelled to Pench, Kanha
I have been travelling with Footloose Journeys since 2017. They are an excellent tour operator. The tours are managed with utmost professionalism. Their expert naturalists make your jungle safaris super interesting. Over the years, it is because of Footloose Journeys that I have become deeply fond of Indian jungles - animals, humans, trees, birds - all of it!
Atharva Mate
Travelled to Nagzira, Tadoba, Kanha
Our Tadoba camp with Footloose Journeys was absolutely amazing! Their team know the ins and outs of the jungle and they make sure all the travellers have a memorable time. Highly recommend taking a trip to the jungles with Footloose!
Anuja Mishra
Travelled to Tadoba
The entire tour was wonderful. Everything was hassle free and planned extremely well. Highlights of the tour were the 2 tigers and 2 Leopards we spotted in our safaris. Their naturalists were brilliant. The knowledge they have about the flora, fauna and the jungle as a whole is truly remarkable. The tour ended with a nature walk and visit to the Baiga tribal village. Footloose Journeys ensured that we got the entire jungle experience.
Nikhil Dongre
Travelled to Kanha
Recently travelled to Nagzira with Footloose. This was our fourth jungle camp with them and it was equally fantastic as the earlier ones. Having passionate naturalists as camp leaders is extraordinary. Their passion and enthusiasm are unmatched. Never a dull moment! They share their knowledge in such a way that I forget about everything else while listening to them. They create a complete jungle experience including interaction with the jungle dwellers, the forest guards, the guides etc. The more we get to know about the entire jungle ecosystem the more it becomes clear that how important it is to conserve it for the future of our planet. Must mention - the arrangements for stay and delicious food were perfect. Surface transport to-and-from base town was timely and in clean, good vehicles.
Meenakshi Joshi
Travelled to Panna, Kanha, Tadoba, Nagzira
We were traveling with my parents and my daughter - so the age span was 9 years to 72 years! Their naturalist answered every question coming from our curious minds with patience and enthusiasm. We explored the stunning forest completely - not only tracking tigers, but sighting many other animals, beautiful birds, and towering trees. The intriguing information shared by their team extends from the jeep rides to the dinner table conversations. The team even went out of the way to celebrate my daughter's birthday during the tour! We highly recommend them as your choice for exhilarating jungle experiences and safaris!
Mugdha Jain-Kankaria
Travelled to Tadoba, Kanha
We had the most wonderful experience in Kanha National Park with Footloose Journeys. It was our first time to India and our very first safari! And we were really looked after! The accompanying naturalist was very kind, thoughtful and understanding with my 18 year old son who has some special needs. Him, together with the local team, went above and beyond to give us the best opportunity to see as many animals as possible, including some great tiger encounters. Footloose Journeys ethos of also including experience with the Baiga tribal people and how the forest environment is managed. It gave us a wonderful insight into the area. We hope to come back again. Thank you Footloose!
Karen Hale
Travelled to Kanha
We had an amazing time with Footloose Journeys! I was in a group of ten law students and two professors, and the Footloose team tailored the trip to our interests (environmental law, policy, and endangered species protection and conservation). We met with a top tiger conservationist and learned about efforts to protect tiger habitat in central India. We stayed in a stunning resort for two days just outside Kahna National Park and took several beautiful rides through the park and saw some incredible wildlife. They also arranged for us to meet with some of the people who were displaced when the park was formed so we could learn about their way of life and how they work to protect the forest. I definitely recommend planning a trip with Footloose Journeys. They are very responsive and easy to work with.
Katherine Welch
Travelled to Kanha
The people who make it all happen

Our Team


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Paresh Deshmukh

Founder, Lead Naturalist

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Pooja Deshpande

Founder

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Rajendra Awate

Partner, Mentor

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Vinod Bartakke

Partner, Mentor

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ameya Gole

Lead Naturalist

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Varad Bansod

Lead Naturalist

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Sawanee Karmarkar

Naturalist

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antara Joshi

Naturalist

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Viraj Gokhale

Naturalist

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Sampada Deshpande

Volunteer

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divya ganesh

Volunteer

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Noopur Lidbide

Volunteer

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Paresh Deshmukh

Founder, Lead Naturalist

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Pooja Deshpande

Founder

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Rajendra Awate

Partner, Mentor

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Vinod Bartakke

Partner, Mentor

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ameya Gole

Lead Naturalist

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Varad Bansod

Lead Naturalist

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Sawanee Karmarkar

Naturalist

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antara Joshi

Naturalist

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Viraj Gokhale

Naturalist

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Sampada Deshpande

Volunteer

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divya ganesh

Volunteer

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Noopur Lidbide

Volunteer

Paresh Deshmukh

Founder, Lead Naturalist

Pooja Deshpande

Founder

Rajendra Awate

Partner, Mentor

Vinod Bartakke

Partner, Mentor

Ameya Gole

Lead Naturalist

Varad Bansod

Lead Naturalist

Sawanee Karmarkar

Naturalist

Antara Joshi

Naturalist

Viraj Gokhale

Naturalist

Sampada Deshpande

Volunteer

Divya Ganesh

Volunteer

Noopur Lidbide

Volunteer

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