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 […]
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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.
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“The pristine beaches of Konkan with talcum powder sand, blue sea, and not a soul in sight are hidden gems,” guided my friend when we sought for travel options. This was ten years ago when very few were aware of these lesser-known, secret beaches of Konkan except for those who had families in the region.
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‘Sitting somewhere in the Himalayas, the silence that surrounds you is that of the Himalayas, not of you. You have to find your own Himalayas within.’ Osho. Uttarakhand located at the foothills of the mighty Himalayas with numerous hill stations, wildlife sanctuaries, temples and treks is a mesmerising state in North India. Picturesque hill stations
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Surrounded by verdant hills and a sparkling lake is Nainital – a hill station in the Northern state of Uttarakhand in India. A favourite among honeymooners, nature lovers as well as families it is picture-postcard perfect. Located in the Kumaon region, it provides panoramic views of the snowclad Himalayas from vantage points. With seven lakes
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“The time I spent in the jungles held unalloyed happiness for me, and that happiness I would now gladly share. My happiness, I believe, resulted from the fact that all wildlife is happy in its natural surroundings. In nature there is no sorrow, and no repining. A bird from a flock, or an animal from
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Where can you spot the National bird and the National animal of India, i.e. Peacock and Tiger in all likelihood? The answer is the Bandipur National Park where peacocks are amongst the most commonly seen birds and which has the second-highest tiger population in India. This park in Southern India is part of the Nilgiri
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Misty mountains with drifting clouds, valleys with pines and sholas, myriad flowers blooming, and the gentle breeze caressing you as you tuck your woollen scarf tighter is what Ooty is all about. Nestled in the Western Ghats, 2240 meters above sea level this quaint town is the preferred holiday destination for honeymooners, families, trekkers and
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