I am an activist of environment movement called Chipko or hug the trees movement, working to conserve forests in south India.

We live and work on organic farm growing rice, fruits and spice, living on the edge of tropical forests with Shyamala, my wife and two kids. We practice simple living, with only basic amenities on the farm.

Interested in understanding cultures, religion, Vipassana meditation, Yoga
Literature and diversity of languages is another hobby for me.

I am also free lance journalist writing in three languages, English, Kannada and Hindi.

You can read and see more form these links

https://newint.org/columns/makingwaves/2004/10/01/pandurang-hegde/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zuqvGAzDi0&feature=youtu.be

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am keen to make friends form different parts of the world to understand their culture and life. I travel around the world to enrich the experience of life.

Interests

• culture
• literature
• cultural immersion
• cultures
• travels
• languages and cultures
• honey
• environmental protection
• honeybees

Music, Movies, and Books

Music; Indian classical Music
Book : One Straw Revolution

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Organizing Peoples movement to protect forests and honey bees in India.

Teach, Learn, Share

Forest Protection
Organic Farming
Bee Keeping experiences

What I Can Share with Hosts

Indian culture, travel experiences around the world.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bangladesh, Finland, France, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Myanmar, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States