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Mountain Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Mountain Gorilla tracking: The opportunity, to be in close proximity for a magical hour with a family of our near cousins – the Mountain Gorillas, in their natural habitat can be a scary but exhilarating adventure. This adventure can be experienced only in two places (3 countries) in the world – the Virungas massif and...

Tower of Silence, Sky Burial and Birds of Prey

A look at the Parsi Tower of Silence, the ritual of Sky Burial, the legends and rationale behind it and the link to the Birds of Prey. Sky burial is the practice of ritualistically leaving the dead as food for the birds of prey and Mother Nature. Sounds gruesome doesn’t it? There must be some rationale...

KudaKkallu – Ancient Umbrella Stones of Kerala

The KudaKkallu are ancient umbrella shaped burial sites in Kerala Kerala is located in the southern part of India. Stunning natural beauty, beaches and a very relaxed way of life typify this land. For this reason, it has become a staple for tourists visiting South India. Many other things make it a much-visited place. For instance,...

Do Lions Climb Trees?

‘Tree climbing Lions’ – much of a marketing hype is made by the Parks and Tourism boards to attract tourists to places where Tree climbing Lions are prevalent. Two destinations that have made the most of it are Ishasha sector in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda and Lake Manyara National Park, Tanzania. Can Lions climb trees? Generally,...

Queen Elizabeth National Park – Safaris par excellence!

Overview – Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari par excellence! In addition to spectacular landscapes, Queen Elizabeth National Park (QENP) boasts the most productive Safari experience in Uganda. Set against the backdrop of the jagged Rwenzori Mountains,  QENP's magnificent vistas include dozens of enormous craters (Volcanic) with their scenic lakes carved by rolling green hills, the panoramic...

Fatehpur Sikri, a town overshadowed unjustly by the Taj Mahal

Fatehpur Sikri, is a beautiful, historical town near Agra. It has unfortunately been overshadowed unjustly by its more famous neighbor, the Taj Mahal. On my maiden visit to see the Taj Mahal in Agra, I was quite unimpressed with it. Strange? Maybe, but true. Don’t get me wrong – it is indeed beautiful and awe-inspiring. But...

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