Ah, the tale of the wildlife safari trip when, in my wacky wisdom, I managed to dodge majestic tiger sightings in the wild woods while my co-travellers revelled in thrilling moments with the elusive tigers. It was a scorching summer’s day when I embarked into the deep forests of North India in 2023. It was…

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 tranquillity of mesmerizing wilderness, I found myself amid the deafening chaos of urban revellers who…

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 tantalizing news – two fabulous tigresses enjoying a siesta in a gorge. And so, despite…

Embarking on a journey to Kanha Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh in March 2022 was like stepping onto the sets of a grand Bollywood blockbuster, where the lush tapestry of Sal trees painted a backdrop so mesmerizing, it could rival the most extravagant film sets. Accompanied by my cousin, a fellow ‘forest’ and ‘tiger’ enthusiast,…

My visit to the Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve in February 2022 was no less than a Jungle Vogue Extravaganza, where real catwalks stole the show. It had felt like I had snagged an exclusive invite to an event like the Paris Fashion Week, but here at the Animal Kingdom. After months of COVID-led closures, the…

On a chilly early morning at the foothills of the Himalayas in Uttarakhand, India, our gypsy ventured towards the misty grasslands of Dhikala, nestled within the Jim Corbett National Park. As silence enveloped the surroundings, broken only by the awakening chirps of the birds, anticipation filled the air. Our driver halted the gypsy at a…

Sasan Gir, nestled in northern Gujarat, is a land of dense deciduous forests and a true embodiment of nature’s blessings. The verdant forest is home to the only place in the world where the majestic Asiatic Lions can be found roaming free. Being originally from Gujarat, visiting Sasan Gir was always on my ‘to-do’ list,…