It is not everybody's cup of tea to trek and camp in the wild. Not that it needs years of experience but yes, it requires dedication and a willingness to understand the dos and don'ts.

“If I come to your house, yell, howl and dirty the place, how would you react? People often don't realise that when they go in to the wild, they are going to someone else's home,” says Suraj, co-founder of Eco Ventures, his tone rising with concern. “There are people who would throw a stone at an elephant or make noises at the wild animals just to attract their attention and make them pose for their cam. At Eco Ventures, we promise to teach you the tricks in clicking the animals’ pictures without disturbing them,” Suraj adds.

Eco Ventures is a Trivandrum-based tour company, started by two nature lovers -- Suraj Khan and Praveen Muraleedharan, which organises wildlife and photography tours, leisure trips, camps and treks, and adventure trips into the wild.

Ask him a basic tip on successful trekking, and Suraj would say: “Avoid flashy clothes and perfumes and say a strict no to digital and mobile cameras.”

Suraj Khan and Praveen Muraleedharan wanted to unveil the hidden beauty of the untamed and untouched places. So they decided to package Kerala in a whole different perspective, and that is how 'Eco Ventures' took shape.

Step into their world. Watch an animal plunge into a nearby lake. Spot rare birds one after the other and listen to their songs. Witness the beauty of nature and wildlife without letting them know that you are sneaking into their privacy.