Where Photography Meets Conservation. Where Travel Becomes Purpose.
In a world where the wild is often admired from a distance, Tiger Scouts was created to bring people closer closer to nature, closer to understanding, and closer to the stories hidden beneath every movement in the forest.Founded and led by Gaythri Devi, a renowned wildlife photographer with over 25 years of field expertise, Tiger Scouts stands at the powerful intersection of responsible tourism, visual storytelling, and conservation-focused exploration.
Samantha Iyanna, a passionate conservation supporter and the force behind Clean Coonoor, partners with Tiger Scouts by offering collaborative support to strengthen on-ground initiatives.Tiger Scouts is Gaythri’s dream child built, led, and nurtured by her. It reflects her belief that wildlife tourism should be more than a bucket-list experience. It should transform you. It should teach you. It should connect you to the heartbeat of the natural world.
Tiger Scouts and Yatra Tourism work together through a meaningful travel collaboration.
Travel That Teaches. Photography That Protects. Experiences That Transform.
Tiger Scouts was founded on a powerful belief:The wild is not just to be seen it is to be understood, respected, and protected.
Our journeys go beyond standard safaris. Every expedition is intentionally designed to weave together:
Founder Gaythri Devi shares her story
Founder & Photography Mentor
"I often say that I didn't choose wildlife photography it chose me."
My earliest memories are of wandering in the outdoors, feeling an unexplainable pull towards the wild. What began as quiet moments of watching birds or tracking animal signs slowly turned into a lifelong passion for capturing these fleeting moments through my lens.
For over 25 years, I have travelled across forests, grasslands, wetlands, and mountains each with its own rhythm and soul. From the golden savannahs of Africa to the dense jungles of India, I have witnessed life in its purest form: a tiger's calculated stride, the tender bond between an elephant mother and her calf, the quiet dignity of an old tusker, the sudden flash of colour from a Malabar trogon in flight.
Every photograph is more than an image; it is a story, a memory, and often, a reminder of what we stand to lose if we don't protect these places.
The principles that guide everything we do
We prioritise animal welfare and respect natural behaviour. The forest sets the rhythm.
Visual storytelling that inspires conservation, emotional connection, and awareness.
Small-group expeditions designed to reduce environmental impact and increase depth of learning.
Every journey teaches fieldcraft, behaviour patterns, tracking, habitat understanding, and conservation insights.
More Than a Tour. More Than a Photography Workshop. A Movement.
Guided personally by Gaythri Devi, a wildlife photography expert with 25+ years of field experience.
Conservation-first, low-impact tourism that respects wildlife and natural habitats.
Immersive experiences that help you understand wildlife behaviour and ecosystem stories.
High-quality logistics and coordination powered by Yatra Tourism for smooth journeys.
Handpicked wildlife journeys across India’s most iconic tiger reserves.
A thriving tribe of wildlife lovers, photographers, and explorers driven by purpose.
Every experience is crafted to awaken curiosity, sharpen your observations, and deepen your connection with the wild.
Unlock the wild. Learn its rhythm. Capture its essence.
Join Tiger Scouts and explore the natural world through the lens of conservation, photography, and meaningful travel powered in collaboration with Yatra Tourism.
