Three tiger reserves, three completely different experiences.
Tadoba for photography, Bandhavgarh for the best sighting odds,
Panna for something you will not find anywhere else. I visited
all three in two years and this is an honest account of what
each one is actually like.
Tadoba, Bandhavgarh and Panna — Which Tiger Reserve Should You Visit Read Post »
Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve is roughly 700 kilometres from
Mumbai — close enough for a long weekend, far enough to feel
like a real forest. This is a practical guide to planning a
tiger safari from Mumbai, including how to get there, which
gate to book and when to go.
Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve is Maharashtra’s oldest national park — and one of the best places
in India to see a wild tiger up close. From choosing the right entry gate to knowing exactly when
to go, this guide covers everything a first-time visitor needs before stepping into the forest.
Tadoba Tiger Reserve Safari Guide 2025-26 | Gates, Timings, Zones Read Post »
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
While Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve is famous for its majestic Bengal Tigers, it is equally rewarding for bird enthusiasts. The reserve’s lakes, bamboo forests, dry deciduous woodlands, and grasslands support over 280 bird species, making it one of Maharashtra’s finest birdwatching destinations. From soaring raptors to elegant storks and graceful egrets, every safari offers something special
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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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We took the Duronto Express from Mumbai to Ernakulam, stayed the night, and picked up an Innova the next morning. Over the next six days we drove through four parts of Kerala — the tea plantations of Munnar, the forests and wildlife of Periyar Tiger Reserve in Thekkady, the slow backwater world of Alleppey on
The Common Babbler, a master of the arid scrubland, captured during a safari in Jawai. In the rugged, granite-studded landscapes of Jawai, Rajasthan, the apex predators often steal the headlines. Yet, for the patient observer, the true character of this ecosystem is revealed in its smaller, vibrant inhabitants. One such species is the Common Babbler
Beyond Leopards: Birdwatching and Babbler in Jawai Read Post »
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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