Head out on trails along forested hill paths as you familiarise yourself with the ways and culture of the mountain people. Breathe in fresh air and take in wondrous views along your explorations. Reflect on the magical moments you encountered at the end of the day, exchanging heart-warming stories around a blazing bonfire with friends […]
Category Archives: Travel Diaries
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Feb
Feb
Dhawajhandi female from the Mukki Zone , Naina from the Kanha Zone and their cubs By Pranad Patil, Naturalist, Singinawa Jungle Lodge, Luxury Resort Kanha The season started slowly, with the gloom of the pandemic still hovering over us. But as the days progressed, tourists from all parts of the country began to flock Kanha. The […]
Forsyth Lodge, Satpura Sloth bears, their cubs, Wild dogs on a kill, Leopards pairing up ; Need we say more By Deepanker Mukherjee, Forysth Lodge GM The new year brings a fresh ray of light and hope that things will get better. As tourism picked up in the last month of the year things do […]
16
Jul
Jul
Horses and heroes have been intertwined in our collective conscience for aeons. Adventures of the yore usually started with the protagonist riding on horseback with the wind in the hair, desert stretching to the horizon… Fast forward to today, adventure still has not changed much, at least in the wild west of Rajasthan where the […]
16
Jul
Jul
It is believed that Europe, more specifically Italy, is home to the most stunning fresco art in the world. India, however, is not to be outdone in this regard. Nawalgarh, a small artistic town in the Sekhawati region of Rajasthan boasts of the finest frescos the country has produced. The oldest known fresco paintings in […]
28
May
May
Ayurveda is a 5000 years old wellness practice, a science and is an intangible heritage of India. It is considered to be one of the most evolved spiritual experiences that brings the mind, body and soul into a symbiosis. Coco Lagoon, a wellness retreat in the tropical environs of Tamil Nadu, is located amidst a […]
28
May
May
Coffee has a rich tapestry of apocryphal anecdotes of its origins. One of the most related and relatable stories is that of Kaldi the goat herder of Ethiopia discovering the magical beans serendipitously when his goats ingested the coffee beans and could not sleep all night. Kaldi took the beans to the monastery nearby and […]
28
May
May
India has a variety of geographies and climes with vast forest covers to support a stellar collection of bird species, both migratory and local birds. Starting with forests on the Himalayan foothills to southern tip on Deccan peninsula, the varied biomes, India has unparalleled. Nearly 1300 species of birds are found across India making it […]
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Apr
Apr
One of the largest and most conspicuous festivals of Sikhs is Hola Mohalla. The festival has its roots in the Hindu festival of Holi which is celebrated over three days to mark the arrival of spring with colours. An annual Sikh festival celebrated in Anandpur Sahib in Punjab Hola Mohalla is a rare twist to […]
12
Mar
Mar
We cordially invite you to “Many Indias III” a unique folk and tribal art exhibition curated by Tulika Kedia, Director, Kanha Museum of Life and Art, happening in the heart of the capital from 1st February to 31st March 2020 at MUST ART GALLERY S-67, PANCHSHEEL PARK, NEW DELHI The impregnable jungles of India cradled […]