Travel stories, park experiences, and unforgettable wildlife encounters from safaris.
India is one of the best countries in the world to see big cats in the wild. We have many national parks and tiger reserves. So the honest answer to “where can I see tigers and leopards in India” is simple: in a lot of places. But I don’t want to just copy a long […]
There is something unforgettable about entering a forest before sunrise. The air is cool, birds are beginning to call, and every turn of the safari track carries the possibility of spotting one of India’s most magnificent predators—the Bengal tiger. Our journey to Tadoba wasn’t just about seeing a tiger. It was about experiencing an ecosystem
Kerala Birds Birdwatching Across Kerala Ernakulam • Munnar • Thekkady • Alleppey Our Kerala Birdwatching Journey Kerala is often celebrated for its tea plantations, backwaters and wildlife, but for bird lovers it offers something equally special. Our journey began in Ernakulam before climbing into the cool hills of Munnar, continuing through the forests of Thekkady
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When you hear the name “Jawai,” your mind likely jumps straight to the elusive Indian leopards resting on smooth granite boulders. However, the Jawai Leopard Safari in Rajasthan offers much more than just feline encounters. The region, particularly around the Jawai Bandh (Dam), is a hidden gem for bird watchers and wildlife photographers. With a
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Beyond Leopards: The Birds and Crocodiles of Jawai Bandh Almost everyone who comes to Jawai comes for one animal. The leopard. I did too, the first time. But the picture I keep coming back to isn’t a cat on a rock. It’s a crocodile lying dead still in the morning sun, jaws gaping wide at
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A bull Indian Gaur weighs over a tonne and even tigers treat it with caution. Field notes, behaviour, and original photographs from a morning safari at Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve
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By Prashant S. Gupta · April 4, 2026 · Tadoba, Bandhavgarh & Panna The Indian Gaur (Bos gaurus) — also called the wild Indian bison — is the largest wild cattle species on earth. It lives in Indian forests, weighs up to 1,500 kilograms, and is immediately recognisable by its massive dark body and distinctive
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Indian Fox Bhigwan – Spotting Vulpes bengalensis in Maharashtra | TravelOnTales Wildlife · Bhigwan · Maharashtra Indian Fox Bhigwan – Spotting Vulpes bengalensis in the Grasslands By Prashant Gupta April 4, 2026 TravelOnTales.com “It was just sitting there — patient, watchful, blending into the dry golden grass as if it had always been part of
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Gaur Sighting in Tadoba We all go to Tadoba with one big hope — tiger sighting. Same here. Our whole jeep was focused only on finding stripes. But the forest had different plans. When we entered the Navegaon zone, we suddenly saw two huge Indian gaurs standing quietly in the middle of the green forest.
The Indian Gaur – Nature’s Titan of the Indian Jungles The Indian Gaur (Bos gaurus), often casually called the “Indian Bison,” is one of the most commanding animals to ever walk the forests of Asia. With its towering physique, glossy dark coat, and a calm but commanding presence, the gaur stands as the largest wild
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