A Tiger Safari Holiday is now rather accessible in India, however, one yet has to travel for half a day(including flights) in order to reach the wilderness - else, what would be the point? Not to mention the scale of conflict that would occur between wildlife and humans were large cities closer than they are today. We have already severely encroached upon wildlife areas, yet there are fragmented areas of beautiful natural habitat in existence in India. These are stunning and

The most common or widespread bear species in India is the Sloth Bear. These curious looking animals are members of the bear family, and they do not hibernate unlike their larger cousins : The Himalayan Black Bear and the Himalayan Brown Bear. The Black Bear is larger than the Sloth bear and has a more uniform coat . While they may look extremely cute, they are dangerous mammals that can protect themselves. Photo credit : Vivek Gopalakrishnan. Location : Dachigam National Par

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India is generally a nature worshipping country, as cultural practises suggest. Modern economic development has ensured that this sentiment falls by the wayside. However, it is interesting to know the cultural references – which are many and very fascinating to learn about. Various species of trees or mammals, especially in both Hindu as well as the various Tribal societies, are apotheosized : From the God of Bees and Wasps : Bhramari, to the Tiger deity Waghoba who are worsh

Critically Endangered Gharials[Gavialis gangeticus], are a type of Asian crocodilian distinguished by their long, thin snout. They prefer to live in clear freshwater river systems, congregating at river bends where the water is deeper. Today their population barely stands at around 1000 individuals in the wild. The many waterways of India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh were once home to thousands of Gharials. They now only exist in a handful of them today. Canoe safaris on tranqui

The grey ghost, also called the Snow Leopard (Uncia uncia), is known for its shy, elusive behaviour and an uncanny and almost mythical ability to blend into the rocky vastness it inhabits. For even the hardy mountain people who share the rugged Himalayas with the cat, rarely see it. Snow Leopard in the wild like you've never seen before. These giant boulders are often the den sites for Snow Leopards ; their camouflage is usually brilliant - and the ghost of the Trans Himalaya

The enormous size, unique horn and prehistoric appearance of the Greater One-horned Rhinoceros [Rhinoceros unicornis] sets it apart as one of the most conspicuous mammals of South Asia, because of its highly valued horn, it is also one of the most endangered. It is the largest of the three extant species of rhinoceroses found in Asia, the other two being the Javan Rhinoceros [Rhinoceros sondaicus] and the Sumatran Rhinoceros [Dicerorhinus sumatrensis], both of which have been

Travel infrastructure in India has improved a lot since the pandemic, and today, the improved frequency of flights as well as the improved road connections have resulted in easier to access areas that were previously difficult to travel to. The Red Panda Tour today is more do-able due to these factors. And a luxury stay in beautiful wildlife surroundings is more than anyone can ask for for a travel holiday really. The Red Panda is the real-life “Pikachu” (from the world famou

A fascinating but vilified predator of the Asian jungles is the Dhole or the Asiatic Wild Dog [Cuon alpinus]. Dhole, a pack-hunting wild canid, resembles the wolf and the African wild dog in its life history traits. The term wild dog is in fact a misnomer as the Dhole is genetically distinct from true dogs. The term Dhole is reported to have an ancient Asiatic origin signifying recklessness and daring. Spot the Indian Wild Dog in all its beauty on safari in India. About the A

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India is home to 4 Bear species'. Sloth Bears dwell in low lying forests under 1500m and never hibernate. Explore their world responsibly.