REGISTRATION OPENS ON 10 MARCH 2026

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Manoj Gogoi 

Professor of Practice, Manipur International University

Naturalist, Wildlife Rescuer

Manoj Gogoi is an acclaimed Indian wildlife conservationist, animal rescuer and naturalist from Bochagaon in the Kaziranga region of Assam, India. Born in 1975 and raised amidst the rich biodiversity of Kaziranga National Park, Manoj’s deep connection with nature drove him to devote his life to wildlife protection. Starting as a jeep driver and tourist guide, he began rescuing injured and stranded wild animals in 2005, and over the years has personally rescued more than 6,000 animals, including snakes, birds, deer, leopards and other species, especially during the region’s devastating annual floods. 

His efforts go beyond rescue, Manoj conducts wildlife education and community outreach programs to promote coexistence between people and wildlife, transforming local attitudes and inspiring future conservationists. 

Manoj’s extraordinary dedication has earned him multiple honours, including the ‘Wildlife Warrior’ award by the Corbett Foundation, the India Star Passion Award 2019 and the Guardian of the Wildlife Award for his service to wildlife in and around Kaziranga. In recognition of his practical conservation expertise and field-based knowledge, he was also conferred the honorary title of Professor of Practice by Manipur International University.

Widely regarded as a guardian of wildlife in Northeast India, Manoj Gogoi continues to inspire conservation efforts through action, education and an unwavering commitment to protecting the fragile ecosystems surrounding Kaziranga.

History TV 18 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2WTCHZyBvE

The Better India - https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=636989022731435

The Man Who Speaks Nature: Documentary Film -  https://youtu.be/kUrSZkMpWFg?si=PELhWbJQHTKo2bRQ 

ETV Telugu India - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfSQmow4eEQ

Balipara Foundation - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASqECAXxCq8

East Mojo - https://youtu.be/6xFrtqvqXVc?si=da8tiklbSzCacFTV

Farmer Samir Bordoloi

Professor of Practice, Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University

Ashoka Fellow

Founder, Green Commandos Forum

Samir Ranjan Bordoloi is a pioneering voice in compassionate natural farming and agroecological transformation, with more than 25 years of hands-on experience working with farmers and rural communities across Northeast India. An agriculture graduate from Assam Agricultural University and an Ashoka Fellow, he is the Founder of the Compassionate Farming movement, Founder President of the Green Commandos Forum and Co-Founder of SPREAD NE. 

He currently serves as Agricultural Extension Specialist with the Green-Ag Project of UN FAO India, Professor of Practice (Agriculture) at Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University and Consultant on Agroecology and Agroforestry with GIZ India under the Indo-German SuATI initiative. His work bridges scientific agricultural knowledge with traditional ecological wisdom to create low-cost, climate-resilient farming systems that restore both land and livelihoods.

Samir is the creator of Eastern India’s first food forest, the SPREAD NE Food Forest & Farm Learning Centre - a living demonstration of how humans, crops, trees and biodiversity can coexist sustainably. Through his leadership, he has nurtured a grassroots movement of over 3,900 trained rural youth known as the Green Commandos, worked with more than 15,000 farmers and helped co-create 23 self-sustained villages rooted in natural farming practices. His training initiatives have reached over 80,000 farmers and young people, as well as 30,000 school children through nutrition gardens, promoting self-reliance through zero-budget farming, food forests, integrated systems and agro-tourism as viable livelihood pathways.

Recognized nationally and internationally, including the Ashoka Fellowship and Omega Resilience Award, Samir’s work goes beyond agriculture to inspire a larger shift toward regenerative living. By promoting farming models that rely on local resources, ecological balance and community participation, he continues to champion a future where farming is dignified, youth are engaged, villages are self-reliant and landscapes evolve into thriving, climate-resilient ecosystems.

Man and the wild: Documentary Film - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCJk6kIxnvY

30 Stades - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVHaNorhIz4

Abhijit Gogoi 

Sustainable Tourism Practitioner | Homestay Host | Community Tourism Guide | Travel Curator 

Abhijit Gogoi is a sustainable tourism practitioner from Assam with over 22 years of experience in journalism and more than 15 years dedicated to destination development and community-based tourism.

A postgraduate in Mass Communication from Delhi, he stepped away from full-time journalism in 2022 after serving in a senior editorial role at a reputed news channel, choosing to focus entirely on building sustainable, community-led tourism models.

Alongside his media career, Abhijit consistently worked to promote emerging tourism destinations across Assam with a strong emphasis on local ownership and long-term ecological balance. He is the founder of multiple adventure-based motorsport, ultra-running and endurance events, and a pioneer in promoting tourism in Kaziranga beyond the boundaries of Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve — encouraging diversified visitor experiences, reducing pressure on core protected areas, and developing year-round, community-driven tourism frameworks.

Abhijit actively collaborates with government agencies, academic institutions and tourism bodies to help shape structured homestay systems and sustainable tourism policies in Assam. His approach is firmly practice-driven, sharing and advocating only what has been implemented, tested and sustained on the ground. 

Samadrita Rudraj Bora

Nutrition Professional | Food Educator | Programme Co-Host 

Samadrita Rudraj Bora is a professional dietitian and nutrition counsellor. Her professional focus lies in child and women’s nutrition, integrating scientific knowledge with practical, family-based food systems.

Early in her career, she explored video editing in Delhi, inspired by her father, noted filmmaker Hem Chandra Bora. She later worked in electronic media in Guwahati, where she met Abhijit while serving in the same news organisation.

Over time, Samadrita returned fully to her foundational discipline — food and nutrition, bringing together clinical expertise, communication skills and lived experience. She works actively on building mindful eating habits, sustainable kitchen systems and nutrition awareness rooted in local produce and traditional food wisdom. 

A Shared Journey

Married for 18 years, Samadrita and Abhijit made a deliberate choice to step away from urban comfort and relocate to a village in Kaziranga with their son and mother, embracing a more grounded and sustainable way of living.

In 2022, they left the security of salaried careers and invested their entire savings to establish Aaghun Homestay — building it on principles of responsible tourism, community participation and integrity in practice.

Their son, who once studied in a premium school in Guwahati, now attends a village school — a reflection of their belief that values, exposure and lived experience matter more than labels.

From welcoming guests from around the world to nurturing community-rooted initiatives, their professional work mirrors their personal philosophy.

The Kaziranga Basecamp is born from that commitment, a space where land, food, ecology and responsibility are not theoretical ideas, but everyday practice.

Together, they do not simply host programmes - they share a way of life. 

Individual Registration: ₹49,500 per participant

Group Registration (Minimum 10 Participants):  ₹45,500 per participant

Special Benefit for Schools/Groups:
• 1 Teacher (for every group of 10 participants) – Complimentary

• Pickup and drop at Guwahati
• Travel food packets (to and from Kaziranga)
• Accommodation for 7 Days & 6 Nights
• All meals during the camp
• All training sessions, activities and materials
• 24×7 supervision and mentorship

Excludes:
• Personal expenses and private purchases

Parents who wish to accompany their child may opt for nearby hotel accommodation.

Double Occupancy (Per Person): ₹14,500

Single Occupancy (Private Room - One Person): ₹24,500

Parent Package Includes:

• Pickup and drop at Guwahati
• Travel food packets (to and from Kaziranga)
• 6 Nights Accommodation (nearby hotel)
• Breakfast only

Note:
• Meals other than breakfast are not included.
• Parents may meet participants daily during designated and sanctioned hours only.
• Parents are not permitted within training areas outside approved timings. 

Participants and parents who choose to arrange their own travel to and from Kaziranga may avail a ₹ 1,500 adjustment on the total program investment.

Kindly Note:
All participants must strictly adhere to the designated reporting and departure timelines to ensure smooth coordination and program continuity. 

To ensure seamless coordination and confirmed participation, the following payment framework applies:

Participant Enrollment:

• An advance of ₹ 10,000 is required at the time of registration to reserve and confirm the participant’s seat.
• The remaining balance must be cleared on or before 10 April 2026.

Please Note:
Registration is deemed confirmed only upon receipt of the advance payment. Participation is validated upon full settlement of the program investment prior to the reporting date.

Parent Accommodation:

For parents choosing to stay nearby during the program:

• 50% of the total accommodation amount is payable at the time of booking confirmation.
• The remaining 50% must be settled prior to arrival.

Accommodation arrangements are secured only upon receipt of the advance payment.