We were travelling from Somnath to Gir National park. It was quite a contrasting landscape, a temple by the ocean and a dense forest. Our resort was inside a mango orchard, and though it was not a mango season, the sheer greenery compounded with the music of chirping birds was a different kind of an...
Sundarban forest has been of great fascination for me from my growing-up years in Calcutta. It was probably the lure of the mystery surrounding it. Or maybe the legend of the Royal Bengal Tiger that lives there. The various myths and legends – of spirits and Gods and Goddesses who rule the imagination there? Or...
Kanha National Park, the inspiration behind “The Jungle Book” is vast. So vast that the Safari looks like an inter district travel... loaded with lots of adventure. Like everyone else, I was keen to spot the tigers. In fact, I was even thinking of it as a tiger trail. But the diversity of Kanha, made...
Bandipur National Park - Safaris, wildlife and bird species I have driven through Bandipur National Park many a times on the way to Ooty and Wayanad. Rich in both flora and fauna, this park is a dense forest. Formed by the Maharajah of Mysore in 1931, this park was called Venugopal Wildlife Park. This park spanned...
Tour into Indian wildlife & The Jungle Book Tour into Indian Wildlife is incomplete without characters from the Jungle Book. Like Mowgli, Bagheera, Sher Khan, Bhaloo, Haathi, Akeyla... Remember them? They are all characters from The Jungle Book who have become a part of our lives. Did you know that “The Jungle book” is set in one...
The second honeymoon is now quite a trend. And why not? Life is quite hectic nowadays don’t you think? There is the rat race with increasing levels of competition. There is rising insecurity as far as jobs are concerned. Obsolescence and competitive pressure. On the kids' front too, there is enough pressure and competition. This is...
Unexplored honeymoon places abound in India. Here is a list with the best months to travel there. This is because, most of us plan holidays around our schedules. It is difficult to juggle the schedule around work, marriage, anniversaries or other important events. This list will help you in researching before planning your trip. Do...
Ever been to Mahabalipuram in south of India? Not yet, let me tell you something about this lovely city. Mahabalipuram is located about 60 kms from Chennai. It is immensely popular for its monolithic structures, rock cut temples and of course lovely beaches. Formerly called Mamallapuram, Mahabalipuram was ruled by the Pallava dynasty. With Kanchipuram as...
Romantic Destinations in India? But isn’t that the land of culture, spirituality, history, etc., you say? Yes, but India is a multi-faceted country. It is also a fabulous destination to celebrate your romance. The romance of India drips out of its every ethos. Beauty, thrills, serenity, peace and solitude. That’s what brings out the romance isn’t...
Faith moves mountains and faith loaded with lots of determination and perseverance builds a road on the mountain. This is the story of Dashrath Manjhi- the Mountain Man. He is the man who built a road across the ridge... In order to connect his otherwise inaccessible village with a lot of essential services. I had...
