In search of India’s avian treasures – Lesser Florican and more
A trip to explore Nature in India is always exciting and often adventurous. A two-day trip to Sonkhaliya, meticulously planned by my friends and co-travelers, Adesh and Mandar, was one such unforgettable experience. We boarded Ajmer Express from Dadar station at
Dry spell in rain capital of the world
Once the ‘wettest place’ on earth because of the copious amounts of rainfall it received, the beautiful town of Cherrapunji in Meghalaya now struggles with unexpectedly acute water shortage for several months of the year. With a deafening roar, lightning pierced
Unfolding the mystical ruins of Peru
Often associated solely with the Incas, Peru’s cultural history is, in fact, far older. We explore some ancient ruins along the country’s northern edge, in search of forgotten civilizations and stories. Human Sacrifice: It isn’t unusual to come across these words when
Birds Beckon: Top Places to go Birding in Mumbai
Winters in Mumbai may not be long or cold in the true sense, but they are definitely eventful. Not only does winter mean pleasant mornings with a nip in the air and an opportunity to down endless cups of hot
Green … once upon a time
Climate change is forcing nomad communities of Ladakh valleys to settle down and accept a new way of living – an interesting observation by Joydip Mitra. Their valley was never green, and the greenery in their valley was never improbable.
High on happiness and altitude – trekking to mesmerizing Mystery Lake.
Situated at an altitude of 5,029 m (16,499 ft) in Uttarakhand and lying in the lap of the Trishul massif, is Roopkund. Call it ‘Mystery Lake’, ‘Skeleton Lake’ or simply a mountaineers’ paradise; Roopkund is a lake that never runs