Nelliampathy
24th to 26th December 2009 I was planning for a family vacation in some hill station. It was then I realized that I have run out of options in South India!! There were many places but not really ideal for … Continued
Is deer a really pure herbivore?
This is a strange phenomenon that I observed during a safari in Bandhavgarh. A stag was eating (or chewing) an antler. A behavior that is not expected from a herbivorous animal like spotted deer. Some reasons that can be thought … Continued
Syntheri rock
30th September 2009 Syntheri rock is a 300ft granite monolith where the Kaneri River gushes below the rock causing crevices at the bottom providing stunning views. The place is about 30 km from Kulgi Nature camp in Dandeli. After our … Continued
Sadashivagad, Karwar
1st October 2009 If one travels from Karwar towards Goa, he would first cross the Kali river bridge. The road then breaks though a rock hill. If one has few minutes of time, he can climb up this hill for … Continued
Monsoon Vajra and Anshi ghat
30th October 2009 If one would drive on the Anshi ghat, it is difficult to miss this waterfall that appears suddenly on a turn. Vehicles would stop or at least slow down for a moment to have a glimpse of … Continued
Black sand beach
1st October 2009 We were searching for a beach with black sand but were standing on a normal beach. When asked a local guy about it, he showed the mountains adjoining the sea and asked to cross them. After walking … Continued
MP trip: Raneh and Pandav falls
2nd November 2009 Continued from Eastern and Southern group of Temples, Khajuraho. The last day in Khajuraho was dedicated to nature. Being near to Panna National park, there are few scenic locations near Khajuraho. Raneh falls which is at a … Continued
MP trip: Khajuraho – Eastern and Southern group of Temples
31st October 2009 – 2nd November 2009 Continued from Western group of Temples, Khajuraho While everyone visiting Khajuraho would see the western group of Temples, only a few of them would visit Eastern and Southern group of Temples. But unlike … Continued
MP trip: Khajuraho – Western group of Temples
October 31st – November 1st 2009 Continued from Bandhavgarh. After Bandhavgarh, our next destination was Khajuraho. We hired a taxi as there were no direct buses or trains between these two places. The distance was 250km. The route we took … Continued
MP trip: Bandhavgarh
28th – 31st October 2009 Continued from Bhojpur. It is generally said that one must be lucky to spot a tiger in a National Park, but in Bandhavgarh one should be unlucky if the tiger is not found!! It is … Continued