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: 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. […]
How to Stalk a Tiger
TRAVEL TALE: Tara Harrison, Destinations Editor of Travel Weekly Magazine, Australia, recently visited the Nagarhole National Park in southern India to see a wild tiger. But is it that easy to catch a glimpse of the mega predator in its jungle territory? Read the guest post, to find what the adventurer witnessed on her maiden […]
In the Bird Garden: Chintamoni Kar Bird Sanctuary
Bored of the mundane daily routine with pollution and traffic? The stress and pressure of modern lifestyle catching up with you? What better solution then, than to visit a green area in your city to soothe your senses and rejuvenate your spirits. So if you happen to be in Kolkatta, Chintamoni Kar Bird Sanctuary is just the place for you.
How Children can get Close to Nature
Children today are getting closer to technology but distant from nature. They listen to music on MP3 players but cannot recognize the sweet song and calls of the birds. They enjoy Jacuzzi baths and swimming pools but don’t know the joys of swimming in ponds or just diving into a free flowing stream. They watch videos about animals on the internet, but have never seen the magnificence of a lion in the wild. They play war games online, but do not know the exhilaration of climbing trees and skinning their knees in the process. The virtual world of computers has practically replaced every aspect of Nature.
Tips for an Eco-conscious Traveler by IUCN
A normal travel plan can change into an eco-travel plan if you only spend a little more time deciding on the place to go. It is not necessarily the trip to a national park or a beach that makes into the list of an eco-tourism spot. The important thing is to minimize the amount of fossil fuels you burn, plan the amount of things you are carrying before you go and if possible opt to help a local conservation organization.
And then I saw a Lion at Gir!
What started as a casual lunch time conversation at work turned into an experience of a life-time.