Tropical forest canopies are the least explored regions in the world. The estimate on global species richness was drastically revised after a short exploration of forest canopies. Yet, it still remains one of the least understood regions in our biosphere. Many brave researchers in the past have explored these regions with limited accessing capabilities across the globe and have revealed interesting findings on the behaviour of plants and animals. In recent times canopy science, thanks to hi-tech accessibility, is emerging as a new discipline where more interdisciplinary and large-scale research possibilities are forthcoming; canopy– atmosphere interactions, structural and functional aspects of canopy on biodiversity are a few among them. Forest canopy research can also provide inputs to many global-level processes such as climate change. Here, we review the direction that canopy science has taken in recent times in the tropics and also explore the possibilities of pursuing canopy science more intensively in India.