Nature Guides Academy

Nature Guides Academy (NGA) began with a simple belief - that the wilderness is one of the greatest classrooms we have, and a good guide can change the way we see it forever. Led by mentors with over 15 years of experience in the field, NGA goes beyond teaching identification. Here, you learn to read landscapes, connect science with culture, and shape stories that stay with people long after the walk has ended.

At CGH Earth, this philosophy finds a natural home.

For decades, CGH Earth has redefined hospitality in India by placing ecology, community, and conservation at its heart. At Spice Village, the forest is not a backdrop - it is a living, breathing presence. As part of your learning, you will step into this ecosystem, understanding not just how to interpret nature, but how to hold it with care - balancing guest experience with responsibility.

Together, this collaboration offers more than a course. It is an opportunity to discover what it truly means to guide - with knowledge, with empathy, and with purpose.

Who is this course for?

You already love the outdoors - you’re the one who stops to watch a spider spin its web or notices the change in birdsong at dusk. A professional naturalist, however, does more than observe; they interpret, connect, and bring the landscape to life for others. This programme is also equally helpful for practising naturalist guides wishing to get formal training and upskilling. Nature Guides Academy (NGA), in collaboration with CGH Earth, presents a 21-day immersive programme at Spice Village. Here, you will learn to read the forest with insight, dive deep into many natural history topics and learn to share its stories with clarity, sensitivity, and purpose.