Priya Deshmukh

Priya Deshmukh writes about India and Sri Lanka for destination.com, with a focus on wildlife, conservation tourism, and the wellness economy from Rishikesh to Kandy. Trained as a veterinarian, she spent five years running field trips for a Kerala-based wildlife operator before moving into journalism. Her work has appeared in Outlook Traveller, Mint Lounge, and Roads & Kingdoms. She joined destination.com in 2025 and contributes the quarterly "Wild India" column.