A Feathery Trail to meet the birds of Kabini

One of the highlights of my birding in Kabini - the Blue eared Kingfisher

Flying by the water and whooping down on its prey, Red, blue, green, white, yellow and grey. Some flying in from far and others native to the land, These birds of Kabini make the forest life so colorful and grand. Let this guide on birdwatching in Kabini prep you for a delightful experience. Discover the … Read more

Birds, Bugs & Beasts at Galibore Nature Camp

Galibore forest - just 100 km from Bengaluru

The best form of rejuvenation is when you lie down under the blue skies, close your eyes and listen to the melody of nature And that is what Galibore Nature Camp offers you! After months of lockdown, no travel and stay at home, Galibore Jungle resort turned out to be a perfect therapeutic break. The … Read more

Tiger Tales from Kanha National Park, Madhya Pradesh

Tigers of Kanha National Park

My 2017 started off with a trip to one of the most popular tiger reserves in India – Kanha National Park. I had been raring to get here and do my bit of wildlife spotting for quite some time now. However, some trips elude you till there is that one right time to do it. … Read more

A long weekend at Kabini

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As I wrote my recent article on 5 wildlife destinations in South India for the Lonely Planet, I found myself recollecting my own tryst with nature and wildlife at Kabini. It has been quite some time since that trip but given that today is a Throwback Thursday, what best but to share my long weekend at Kabini. … Read more

Chitwan National Park: Of One Horned Rhinos & Crafty Ghariyals

One horned Rhino in Chitwan National Park

“It was almost as if I were the hero in the game Temple Run – meandering in a river, avoiding the seeming logs that turned out to be Ghariyals, swerving the whirlpools and most importantly, maintaining a balance”. The River Safari in Chitwan National Park was one thrilling experience, especially with 6 people on a log … Read more

Selfie with the Komodo Dragon at Komodo National Park

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I have a confession to make. I kind of, don’t like slithering, slimy reptiles. Ok! Scratch that! Let me give it to you straight – I am petrified of snakes and dislike the scaly lizards. When I heard that I was on a trip that would take me to see a giant monitor lizard – … Read more