Shriniwas Deshmukh, an avid wildlife enthusiast and technologist at heart, still recalls the afternoon at Pandherpauni when the legendary tigress Maya (T-12) emerged from the tall golden grass. There was no theatrical drama. Only presence. Authority. Balance.
As Maya moved toward the lake with her cubs trailing behind, the scene transformed from spectacle to lesson. The same predator known for strength displayed patience as a teacher. The same force that commanded the forest nurtured the next generation with quiet precision.
For Shriniwas, that encounter was not a sighting. It was a shift. The jungle stopped being a destination. It became a mirror.
That day sparked what would later become Junglore.
From Passion to Platform
Founded in 2024 and headquartered in Mumbai, Junglore was envisioned as more than a safari booking service. It was built as a complete ecosystem for conscious wildlife exploration blending immersion, education, and ethical responsibility.
Shriniwas believes technology, when used responsibly, can deepen human connection with nature rather than dilute it. His ability to design innovative solutions for traditional challenges shaped Junglore’s foundation.
Joining him in this mission is Ankita Joshi, a wildlife enthusiast and data scientist whose analytical precision transformed the vision into an intelligent, structured platform. Where Shriniwas brought narrative depth and conservation passion, Ankita engineered systems that convert raw data into meaningful field insights.
Together, they shaped Junglore as a technology-enabled yet nature-respecting model for exploration.
Building Trust in the Wild: The Curated Lodges Initiative
At Junglore, years of mapping the wild laid a strong technological foundation where cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning meet human intuition. But the team realized that technology alone is not enough.
For a discerning traveler, finding a truly authentic wildlife lodge remains frustrating. Travelers often sift through thousands of listings on generic platforms, unable to distinguish between genuine conservation-driven properties and those simply skilled in marketing.
This gap led to the creation of Junglore’s Curated Lodges.
Under the leadership of Jai Kattimani, a founding member heading the Curated Lodges division, Junglore is building a platform that functions less like a search engine and more like a beautifully curated gallery. Each lodge is hand-picked, forming a small and exclusive collection of the world’s most responsible and immersive wildlife stays.
Rather than competing on price, Junglore competes on trust.
Jai Kattimani, a data scientist, brilliant software engineer, and technology enthusiast, brings structured intelligence to this initiative. Working closely under the vision of Founder Shriniwas Deshmukh, Jai combines AI-backed evaluation models with on-ground verification frameworks to ensure that every lodge reflects authentic conservation commitment, community impact, and experiential depth.
The result is narrative-driven booking that replaces endless searching with confident decision-making.
Junglore’s competitive edge is not scale. It is curated.
An AI-Powered Ecosystem for the Modern Explorer
Junglore operates on four interconnected pillars:
Junglore Expeditions
An AI-powered expedition booking system designed to initiate and guide wildlife journeys with contextual understanding rather than random itineraries.
ExploreJungles
The brand’s AI-powered knowledge engine, conceptualized by Shriniwas and executed under Ankita’s leadership. It enhances field awareness, helping explorers understand species behavior, ecosystems, and conservation realities in real time.
House of Junglore
A specialized e-commerce platform curated exclusively for wildlife exploration gear, supporting both beginners and seasoned field professionals.
Curated Lodges
An exclusive, trust-first collection of the world’s finest wildlife lodges, led by Jai Kattimani, ensuring that accommodation aligns with conservation ethics and experiential authenticity.
The objective remains consistent: exploration must lead to awareness, and awareness must lead to preservation.
Beyond Tourism: Toward Self-Discovery
Junglore speaks to a diverse audience of tech professionals seeking digital detox retreats, corporate leaders pursuing private wilderness escapes, creatives using forests as artistic canvases, students exploring conservation firsthand, and families introducing children to ethical travel.
Yet the unifying factor is intent.
Junglore does not promote passive tourism. It invites participation, reflection, and field-based learning. Its philosophy is captured in one guiding line:
“The jungle is a mirror. Trace her path, find your nature.”
A New Chapter in Indian Wildlife Exploration
As interest in eco-conscious travel rises across India, Junglore positions itself at the intersection of technology and conservation. By building a complete wildlife exploration ecosystem rather than standalone services, it aims to redefine how individuals enter wild spaces not as spectators, but as informed participants.
The dust of Pandherpauni may have settled, but the silence Maya left behind continues to echo. In that silence, Junglore found its purpose.
And under the combined vision of Shriniwas Deshmukh, Ankita Joshi, and Jai Kattimani, a new model for wildlife exploration in India continues to take shape—one built on intelligence, ethics, and trust.
