See the 8 majestic natural world heritage sites of India
My Rendezvous with the King of the Jungle
This is a guest post by Ahaan Sikka, a 12 year old reminiscing his first rendezvous with wild tigers. Ahaan Sikka is a true fauji brat. He has been attracted to adventure and nature since his childhood. Being a fauji kid he has had the privilege to travel and see nature at it’s best.From icy […]
Eco Travel: Udanti Wildlife Sanctuary, Chhatisgarh
One of the last haunts of the nearly-extinct Asiatic Wild Buffalo(Bubalus arnee), this little-known sanctuary lies in Raipur district in Chhattisgarh. SPECIES TO WATCH Asiatic Wild Buffalo Bubalus arnee (Endangered) Tiger Panthera tigris (Endangered) Gaur Bos gaurus (Vulnerable) Sloth Bear Melursus ursinus (Vulnerable) FIND ON THE MAP The park is located between 20.45-20.79ºN latitudes […]
Eco Travel: Singalila National Park, West Bengal
Located 7000 feet above sea level in the northwestern extremity of West Bengal, Singalila is a high altitude national park which is a haven for trekkers, birdwatchers and nature lovers. It is home to an incredible diversity of Himalayan flora and fauna. SPECIES TO WATCH Red Panda Ailurus fulgens Endangered Clouded Leopard Neofelis Nebulosa Vulnerable […]
8 Destinations In India Which Are a Must Visit for All Nature Lovers
India, known for its Color and Culture not only excites you with its Historical Monuments but has many breathtaking Natural Scenic Attractions too. From the exquisite scenic delights of the snowy locales to the sun kissed beaches, and the backwaters, India does not fall short in giving an experience of a lifetime to its visitors. […]
9 Places In Mumbai To Watch Rare Birds
The next 3 months of this year can be a lot of fun if you are a bird lover and bird watcher in Mumbai. A recent Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) survey that was conducted from November to January found 9 spots in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) that will have an array of local […]
Eco Travel: Hemis National Park, Jammu & Kashmir
A stronghold of the endangered Snow Leopard, Hemis National Park lies in Ladakh in India’s northern state of Jammu and Kashmir. SPECIES TO WATCH Snow Leopard (Panthera uncia) Endangered Urial or Shapo (Ovis orientalis vignei ), Vulnerable Tibetan Wolf (Canis lupus chanco), a subspecies of the Grey Wolf Bharal (Pesudois nayaur), Least Concern and main prey species […]
Eco Travel: Katerniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary, Uttar Pradesh
A monthly focus on one of the many national parks and wildlife sanctuaries of India. The Indo-Nepal border in the Bahraich district of Uttar Pradesh nurtures a beautiful jewel of nature, the Katerniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary, a sprawling Terai jungle riddled with verdant grasslands, marshy swamps and exciting wetlands brimming over with wildlife. Species to Watch […]
Eco Travel: Dachigam National Park, Jammu & Kashmir
A monthly focus on one of the many national parks and wildlife sanctuaries of India. In the northernmost Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir, lies the Dachigam National Park, the only remaining home of the endangered Kashmir Deer Stag or the Hangul. Species to Watch Hangul or Kashmir Deer stag (Cervus elaphus hanglu) – Listed as Endangered on […]
Eco-Travel: Silent Valley National Park, Kerala
A monthly focus on one of the many wildlife sanctuaries and national parks of India The Silent Valley National Park forms the core area of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. Located in the Palakkad district of Kerala, the place was so named by the British in 1847 owing to the supposed absence of the loud and […]
Eco-Travel: Hollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Santuary, Assam
A monthly focus on one of the many wildlife sanctuaries and national parks of India Hollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam, erstwhile known as Hollongapar Reserve Forest is so named after the major species of trees found here, Hollong (Dipterocarpus macrocarpus) which form the ideal habitat for the only apes found in India, the endangered […]