Amol A Hendre

Founder, Aayu Expeditions

I am a Wildlife Traveller and a Professional Photographer.
I particularly specialise in Wildlife and Landscape photography and have spent my time in photography in Asia and Africa Continent. I especially love photography with creative feel. I have been taking photos ever since 20 years. I have the wonderful privilege of growing up in the wild, open and unspoilt surroundings of the Asian and African Highlands, so inevitably my love affair with staggering Wildlife, Ancient Monuments and Landscapes began there along with an understanding of composition and light forms. Over the years I have developed a style that pushes the boundary between photography & art.

Wildlife Photography Exhibitions

I am the first and only Indian to exhibit Wildlife Photography in 3 different countries and still counting.

Bali 11 – 12 May 2023
Colombo 20 – 21 April 2024
Mumbai 16 – 23 June 2024

Wildlife Photography

Some of my photography

Contribution to the Society

Wildlife Conservation and Photography Workshops
As a passionate wildlife lover, I have been conducting various workshops and seminars in schools, colleges, clubs, corporates and other associations. The purpose of this activity is to create awareness about wildlife among the people who have busy city life and sometimes no time enjoy the wildlife tourism.

Nature and Wildlife Information Center
Tipeshwar National Park, Dist. Yavatmal, Maharashtra, India I have established a Nature and Wildlife Information Centre near Tipeshwar Tiger Reserve which is around 750 kms from the city of Mumbai. The purpose of this center is to bridge the gap between human and wildlife and educate people about the wildlife and biodiversity. I conduct following activities like…

Game Drives
Birdwatching Programme
Community development projects
Wildlife photography workshop

I am in process of developing a gallery of wildlife information and photography there which will keep people busy and provide valuable knowledge.

Rewards & Recognitions

By His Excellency Dr. Valsan Vethody
Honourable Consul General of Sri Lanka in Mumbai for my 3rd Wildlife Photography Exhibition in Mumbai 16 – 23 June 2024
By Mr. Dattatreyan Venkatesan
Regional Director, South & West, Incredible India for my 1st Wildlife Photography Exhibition in Bali 11 – 12 May 2023
By The Consulate General of Indonesia
Mumbai for my 1st Wildlife Photography Exhibition in Bali 11 – 12 May 2023

By Gallery for Life, Colombo
for my 2nd Wildlife Photography Exhibition in Colombo 20 – 21 April 2024


By Swami Vivekanand Culture Centre,Colombo

and Indian High Commission, Colombo for my 2nd Wildlife Photography Exhibition in Colombo 20 – 21 April 2024

By Mr. Bharatkumar Raut

Member of Parliament and Mr. Ranjeet Savarkar, Savarkar National Memorial, Mumbai
By With Mrs. Deepika Sharma
Deputy Director, Jammu & Kashmir Tourism on the occasion of Golden Jubilee of Maharashtra Tour Operators Association in Mumbai, March 2020.
By Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Sri Lanka
about my 3rd Wildlife Photography Exhibition in Mumbai 16 – 23 June 2024


By Shri. Achyut Palav, Padma Shri Award 2025

 

 

 

Upcoming Projects

Wildlife Conference
Samosir, Indonesia 21 Nov 2025
Wildlife Photography Exhibitions
Cairo, Egypt 17 – 18 Jan 2026
Wildlife Photography Exhibitions
Kampala, Uganda 14 – 15 Feb 2026
Wildlife Film Production
Leopards of Kumana, Sri Lanka Jan 2026
Wildlife Film Production
Sharks of South Africa Mar 2026

Memories

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Amol A Hendre

Shop No. 6, Phoenix Residency CHS, Plot No. 64, Sector 20 Kharghar – Navi Mumbai 410210. INDIA