Amrut Dhanwatay is an idealist. As some one in love with nature and committed to wildlife conservation, he floated the concept of wildlife Eco-tourism at Tadoba. The basic principle was that the lakes, hills and forest were for the wildlife to live and proliferate, and humans would protect, observe and learn, but not interfere. Hence TIGERTRAILS was created to enjoy nature in absolute wilderness. He is a postgraduate in Environmental Engineering. The Govt of the State of Maharashtra, has recognized his commitment to wildlife conservation, by appointing him as a Hon. Wildlife Warden. He is the President of VIDARBHA TIGER RESEARCH FOUNDATION, the leading NGO conducting wildlife conservation projects in all the Tiger Reserves of Central India. VTRF has also assisted Melghat Tiger Reserve, and Pench Tiger Reserve in organizing and establishing Nature Interpretation Centres. VTRF is participatory research NGO for U.S. and U.K. based Tiger Conservation Trusts. His articles/Photos on Tiger conservation have regularly appeared in Magazines and the press

Mr. Aditya Dhanwatay, a wildlife enthusiast and photographer, co- owns TIGERTRAILS. The photo sequence of the two Telia lake tigress hunting a sambar is by Aditya. He is an instructor at nature education camps, conducted by VTRF.  Initiated the Chichghat valley carnivore activity tracking program. This program helped to reduce man animal conflict with the grazers of villagers along the western boundary of Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve.  He is also a member on  Maharashtra State CAMPA Steering Committee and  Executive committees.