Mukesh discovered his passion for wildlife in his early youth and re-connected with it over the years as he led many wildlife tours. His experience in the travel trade and exposure to wildlife tourism led him into guiding and he is an expert on Sri Lanka’s culture, while very passionate and knowledgeable on mammals, birds and general wildlife. Mukesh holds a Postgraduate Diploma from the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing. He is a lifelong member of the Field Ornithology Group of Sri Lanka and also a wildlife photographer who enjoys sharing his knowledge of Sri Lanka with others.