Vast, diverse, deeply spiritual and utterly unforgettable, India is unlike anywhere else on earth – a melting pot of ethnicities and religions, a treasure trove of history and culture, and a curious mixture of chaos and serenity. Stretching across more than three million square kilometres, it encompasses a staggering array of landscapes, vistas and environs, and offers unparalleled travel experiences – from the beautiful beaches of Goa, to the compelling craziness of Kolkata, the sacred Ganges river banks of Varanasi, the snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas in Kashmir and the ancient, exquisitely crafted temples dotted across the entire country. Not to mention the vibrant, friendly people, and the incredible cuisine.
Also known as Rajiv Gandhi National Park, Nagarhole National Park forms part of the larger Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, a World Heritage Site stretching over 5000 square kilometres in southern India. The park is a place of unspoilt wilderness, with serene forest, bubbling streams and a tranquil lake. Elephants, tigers, sloth bears and gaurs can be found here as well as an impressive array of birdlife and ancient trees of teak, sandalwood and silver oak. The best time to visit is March through April when the waterholes are dry and the animals visit the lake to drink. However, the weather is more pleasant from November to February.
Resting on the banks of the Kabini River, the Kabini region lies within the south-eastern section of Nagarhole National Park, part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. Characterised by moist deciduous forests, grassy backwaters, and gently undulating valleys, this wildlife-rich area is known for its high density of large mammals. During the dry season, the Kabini backwaters attract some of the largest congregations of Asiatic elephants in Asia. The region supports a wide range of species, including tiger, leopard (with occasional melanistic individuals, often referred to as black panthers), sloth bear, sambar, spotted deer, and crocodile. Birdlife is abundant, with over 200 species recorded, including cormorants, darters, herons, and storks commonly seen along the water’s edge, alongside numerous snake species inhabiting the waterways.
As previously described
As previously described
