Imagine the thrill of spotting a tiger in the wild, and then amplify that excitement with the elusiveness of a very “endangered” bird. It certainly felt like we were on an impossible treasure hunt, when our first safari round unfolded…
Panna Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh is unquestionably on the list of must-visit destinations for wildlife enthusiasts. While renowned for its rich biodiversity, the region also unfolds a captivating tapestry of culture and architecture that begs exploration. I embarked on…
Nestled in the heart of Madhya Pradesh, India, Panna stands as a testament to the sublime beauty of untouched wilderness. Panna is not just a destination; it’s an immersive experience where the whispering winds carry tales of ancient forests, and…
It was well past the 10 pm ‘no noise’ curfew in the outskirts of the forest when the obnoxiously loud thumping of music began echoing throughout the retreat campus where I was staying. Instead of being embraced by the promised…
The zigzag mountain route resembled a muddy obstacle course, now murkier, battered by the relentless rain of the previous night. I was seated in a shared Sumo Taxi with five other souls as our emotions oscillated between anxiety and shared…
Pench Tiger Reserve, nestled in Central India, is a unique ecosystem spread in two states – Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. The captivating dry deciduous forest is famous for being source of inspiration for British Writer Rupyard Kipling’s famous epic “The…
On one “fine” day at the end of March 2022, we found ourselves in the heart of a forest in Central India, seated dutifully in our safari chariots, baked under the blazing sun, awaiting magic. Our forest guide had some…
In mid-October 2023, on a seemingly ordinary day, my life took an extraordinary turn when I was woken up by a knock on my door from a concerned neighbour. She was worried about a strange bird perched on our apartment’s…
Ah, the Lahaul-Spiti Valley circuit, the beautiful Himalayan Cold Desert where your GPS loses its mind, and the grand mountains play hide-and-seek with your sense of direction. Back in 2019, I stumbled upon the ideas of taking on this whirlwind…
