Tadoba : The Land of Tigers

Chhoti Tara Tadoba 3

Ever since I was a child, my dad would tell me stories about his experiences in Tadoba. Back then in 2000s, the reserve wasn’t as popular as it is today. But every time I listened to him, I could only imagine how beautiful and diverse the forest was and my desire to visit the place […]

Sikkim and Me

Gurudongmar Lake

Mountains know secrets we need to learn. That it might take time, it might be hard, but if you just hold on long enough, you will find the strength to rise up.   –  Tyler Knott Many people believe that we have a lot to learn from mountains or that they teach us plenty of stuff. […]

Some Glimpses from Madhya Pradesh

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Recently, I had been to Madhya Pradesh, popularly known as ‘The Heart of India’ and I must say that I was amazed at the diversity and variety of places to visit in the state. Starting from the holy Hindu temples at Khajuraho and Ujjain to the early man caves at Bhimbhetka, Madhya Pradesh has a […]

A Few Woodpeckers

Greater Yellownape

The Indian Subcontinent is home to 30 species of woodpeckers (belonging to the family Picidae). Over the last few years, I have managed to spot and photograph a few of them. In India, they vary in sizes from small Pygmy Woodpeckers (13cm) to the Great Slaty Woodpecker(58cm). An interesting observation on these birds are their […]

Birding in Pangot

Pangot Mountain View (birding in Pangot)

It is always a great feeling to visit newer places and discover newer birds. This September, I got an opportunity to visit Kumeria, Mohan (Corbett National Park Outskirts) followed by Pangot and Sattal. The trip was organised and sponsored by Asian Adventures India and I was accompanied by Anirban Da. Birding in this part of Uttarakhand […]