Nestled in the Garhwal Hills of Mussoorie is the Benog Mountain Quail Wildlife Sanctuary. It is home to some very colourful Himalayan birds, including Red Billed Blue Magpie, Long-tailed Broadbill, Blue-throated Barbet etc. If you are a nature lover, bird watcher or wildlife enthusiast, then do plan a visit to the sanctuary. Read on to …
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We always try and include bird sanctuaries in our itinerary since Rafiq is a certified ornithologist and bird lover. During our present trip to Ahmedabad, we decided to visit Thol Lake Bird Sanctuary since we had already seen the Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary on our earlier trip. The Thol Lake is an artificial lake 27 kilometres …
Harishareshwar beach view from MTDC resort
Situated on the banks of the Tempisque River, Palo Verde National Park is a combination of more than 15 habitats ranging from wetlands, lagoons to grasslands and forests. If you are a lover of nature and would like to see some wildlife up close, then this is the place you must head to if you …
Bijagua is a small town located on the border of Guanacaste and Alajuela provinces in Costa Rica. Situated in the mountain ranges of Guanacaste, it is known for its stunning mountain views, birdwatching, wildlife and rainforests. So, if you are a nature lover and wildlife enthusiast, then set aside a day for Guanacaste Bijagua Rainforest …
Situated in the Northwest of Costa Rica is the province of Guanacaste. The Rincon de la Vieja National Park over here is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is known for its volcano, mud pools and rainforests. Read on to know how we went about exploring the Rincon de la Vieja National Park and its …
If you are a nature lover and want to see Flamingoes with all their grace and beauty, then a visit to Bhigwan should be on top of your list. It is a small town located in central Maharashtra and is easily accessible from Pune, Baramati, and Ahmednagar. Wetlands created because of the Ujani dam on …
Sunder Nursery is Delhi’s own ‘Central Park’ with lush greenery, manicured lawns, lakes and rivulets and heritage structures strewn over the 90 acre park. It is Delhi’s first arboretum with over 4500 trees with almost 300 tree species – with some being the lone species in India! The park also has more than 54 species …
Dr. Salim Ali, the well-known ornithologist and naturalist, was christened as the ‘Birdman of India’ since he popularized bird watching in India. Did you know that there is a bird sanctuary named after him in the heart of Pune city? Established in 1973, by city-based ecologist the late Prakash Gole it was inaugurated by Dr. …
