This week we visit the rainy hills of Coorg, as we explore the coffee plantations and forests in search of frogs The rain falls pitter-patter on my poncho, adding to cacophony of the cicadas chirping in the night. I’m walking on a trail through a coffee plantation, in the middle […]
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The turtles of Velas
This week I take a ride down memory lane, as I recall my trip to Velas to see turtles on the beach I am in sleepy Velas, a coastal village in Maharashtra. I’m here to see Olive Ridley turtles take their first baby steps into the sea. And unlike last […]
In search of the Great Indian Rhinoceros
This week take a look at the lush grasslands of Kaziranga in Assam, as I search for the Great Indian Rhinoceros On a whim, I decided to try and make it to Kaziranga this year and hopefully spot the Indian Rhinoceros in the wild. Luckily for me DCP Expeditions happened to […]
Discovering glories of ancient wars in dusty villages
This week we discover an ancient relic in the bylanes of a village in the interior of Maharashtra. Join us on this expedition. Sameer motions to the driver and hails him to stop the car. We pass by a small village on our way home after an excellent hike in […]
Exploring the unknown forest
This week I take you on a journey into an untouched forest, deep in the interiors of Maharashtra as I explore the unknown. We lose our way in the early dawn and end up about an hour away from where we were supposed to. We turn around our cars and […]
Golden Sunrises from Ancient Forts
Take a look at the quaint Kavnai fort near Igatpuri, as I hike up to catch the first rays of the sun from atop this historic fort We stop by a roadside dhaba for some tea and coffee to keep the sleep monster away. It’s a little after 2:00 […]