wild - Blogs - Tripatini2024-03-29T07:13:59Zhttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/feed/tag/wildCowboy Skills 101: The Best USA Guest Ranches to Earn Your Spurs This Yearhttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/cowboy-skills-101-the-best-places-to-earn-your-spurs-in-20192019-07-03T11:14:28.000Z2019-07-03T11:14:28.000ZBea Villiershttps://tripatini.com/members/BeaVilliers<div><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9009330081,original{{/staticFileLink}}" target="_blank"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}9009330081,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-center" width="750" alt="9009330081?profile=original" /></a></p><p>If you're looking to step into the boots of a real cowboy on your riding holiday look no further than Ranch Rider, as the tour operator is run by keen equestrians and horse owners, their passion to help you get more out of your time in the saddle.</p><p>Tony Daly, managing director of Ranch Rider, comments, “Even though branding, roping and cattle work are available activities at most working ranches, there are always subtle key differences in the guest experience from one ranch to another. From the benefits of combining yoga with horse riding to learning to rope with rodeo legends, we’ve prepared a selection of ranch holidays where you can get to grips with being in the saddle in a way that feels tailor-made for you.”</p><p></p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9009331058,original{{/staticFileLink}}" target="_blank"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}9009331058,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-center" width="750" alt="9009331058?profile=original" /></a></p><p>Yoga isn’t just a health and wellness booster, as it can also help to improve your experience in the saddle - the physical alignment we strive to achieve when riding horses the same as the alignment we practice in the art of yoga. At Wyoming’s <strong>Bitterroot Working Guest Ranch</strong> they offer several classes each week in the yoga yurt, with guests working on the muscles that are engaged when riding horses.</p><p><br /> More intensive yoga weeks are available over the summer months, focusing on Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga (departing 14-21 July) and Hatha Yoga (departing 25 August to 01 September). Visit the ranch on the week beginning 23 June and you will <strong><a href="http://bit.ly/SAVE234pp-350pp-Wyoming-BitterrootRanch" target="_blank">SAVE £351pp:</a> Seven nights from only £1,989pp (two sharing)</strong> including accommodation, meals, ranch activities (including riding), use of ranch facilities, taxes and gratuities. Excludes car hire from £340 and return flight from £895pp. Expect an authentic working ranch experience with plenty of opportunity to herd the cattle, the property surrounded by the Shoshone National Forest, where the ranch’s 450 head of Black Angus and Scottish Highland cattle graze (the ranch has a special permit to ride and operate in what is the first federally protected national forest in the United States). English and Western tack is available along with an exciting cross-country course. </p><p></p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9009331490,original{{/staticFileLink}}" target="_blank"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}9009331490,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-center" width="750" alt="9009331490?profile=original" /></a></p><p><span>With instructors who are members of the PRCA (Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association) and the NCHA (National Cutting Horse Association), you can certainly look to expand your Western riding skills at the "adult only" </span><b>Colorado Cattle Company</b><span>.</span><span class="m_1075318874468228617gmail-m_8846502994452826290gmail-m_-3414398589918652231gmail-m_-1964524217202975172gmail-m_937589705126741711gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span><span>There is also a Cowboy School on site, the fun games of team penning, team sorting, cutting, tag, cowboy handball and barrel racing teaching you “must-have” cattle handling skills. Visit the ranch in July and August and you'll <strong><a href="http://bit.ly/SUMMERSAVING-420pp-AdultOnly-ColoradoRanch" target="_blank">SAVE £420pp:</a></strong></span><strong> </strong><b>Six-nights</b><span> </span><b>from only £1,370pp (no single supplement) </b><span>including six night’s accommodation, meals, ranch activities (including riding), use of ranch facilities and taxes. Transfers available from Denver from £100 (per group) and return flight on request. </span></p><p></p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9009331893,original{{/staticFileLink}}" target="_blank"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}9009331893,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-center" width="750" alt="9009331893?profile=original" /></a></p><p><span>Montana’s </span><b>Lonesome Spur Working Guest Ranch</b><span> has been under the same ownership for five generations.</span><span class="m_1075318874468228617gmail-m_8846502994452826290gmail-m_-3414398589918652231gmail-m_-1964524217202975172gmail-m_937589705126741711gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span><span>The wranglers here (including a legendary rodeo star and once champion bull rider) follow the traditional cowboy code and old fashioned values of the west by helping friends and neighbours with branding and doctoring their cattle on request.</span><span class="m_1075318874468228617gmail-m_8846502994452826290gmail-m_-3414398589918652231gmail-m_-1964524217202975172gmail-m_937589705126741711gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span><span>The ideal place to earn your spurs, you will have the opportunity to learn to catch and saddle your own horse (under supervision), ride the range and help gather and move the cattle as the days permit. Travel in June and there might be chance to visit the thrilling Cody Night Rodeo. <strong><a href="http://bit.ly/SAVE400pp-MONTANAWorkingRanch" target="_blank">SAVE £400pp:</a></strong></span><b> Six-nights from only £1,000pp (two sharing)</b><span> including accommodation, meals, most ranch activities, taxes, transfers and gratuities.</span><span class="m_1075318874468228617gmail-m_8846502994452826290gmail-m_-3414398589918652231gmail-m_-1964524217202975172gmail-m_937589705126741711gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span><span>Excludes return flight from £895pp. Offer valid on stays between May 19th – June 29th. Book before 31 March. </span></p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9009332292,original{{/staticFileLink}}" target="_blank"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}9009332292,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-center" width="750" alt="9009332292?profile=original" /></a></p><p>Covering 4,000 acres, South Dakota’s <strong>Crow Creek Working Ranch</strong> overlooks the scenic Black Hills and straddles two states, giving guests the opportunity to ride across the border into Wyoming. May activities include branding, cattle drives and fun games of team penning. You can expect a truly intensive Western workout in the saddle, as rather uniquely, the ranch takes only four to six guests at a time, the owners running about 500 head of Angus cattle on 5000 to 6000 hectares in three leased locations as well as at their 1400-hectare ranch. <strong><a href="http://bit.ly/DEAL-SouthDakota-CrowCreekWorkingRanch" target="_blank">SAVE £230pp: </a>Six nights from £719pp (no single supplement)</strong> including accommodation, meals, ranch activities, use of ranch facilities taxes and transfers from Rapid City. Excludes gratuities as left to discretion, and return flight from £889pp. Offer valid on all May, June and July departures. Book by 30 April.</p><p></p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9009332698,original{{/staticFileLink}}" target="_blank"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}9009332698,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-center" width="750" alt="9009332698?profile=original" /></a></p><p>At Wyoming’s <strong>New Haven Working Ranch,</strong> the owners rear horses, cattle and sheep and there is always plenty of cattle work for greenhorns. Alternative pursuits include pedal boating on the lake, fishing and target shooting. <strong><a href="http://bit.ly/DEAL-Wyoming-NewHavenWorkingRanch" target="_blank">SAVE £250pp:</a> Seven nights from only £1,175pp (no single supplement)</strong> including accommodation, meals, ranch activities, use of ranch facilities, taxes and gratuities. Excludes transfers from Rapid City from £135pp and return flight from £895pp. Offer valid on departures between 18 May to 25 May. Book before 31 March.<br /></p><p>All deals are subject to availability. <strong>Ranch Rider</strong> (01509 618 811; <strong><a href="http://www.ranchrider.com/index.php" target="_blank">ranchrider.com</a></strong>) ATOL PROTECTED No 4660 ABTA 96395/V9150.</p><p></p><p></p></div>Wild Trail Resort In Corbett: A Magnificent Resort In Corbetthttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/wild-trail-resort-in-corbett-a-magnificent-resort-in-corbett2019-11-27T22:32:48.000Z2019-11-27T22:32:48.000ZGlobal Tourism Indiahttps://tripatini.com/members/GlobalTourismIndia<div><p><a href="http://www.corbettnationalpark-india.com/">Jim Corbett National Park</a> is the first wildlife reserve of India extending over more than 500 sq kilometer in the foothills of Himalayas. The park is mainly known for its successful tiger conservation project, Corbett is home of great variety of wildlife creatures. Corbett is famous for its richness and diversity of wildlife which comprises of 50 species of mammals and over 580 species of birds. Corbett avifauna is particularly interesting because of the overlap between the plains and high altitudes. The Ramganga River is a source of attractions to many winter migrant birds.</p><p> </p><p>An <a href="http://www.corbettsafari.com/Corbett-Elephant-Safari-Tour.html">Elephant Safari Corbett</a> into the grasslands and woods searching tiger or heard of wild elephants is emphasizing of any visit to Jim Corbett national park. In fact the most excellent way to observe wildlife is on elephant back. An elephant safari enables travel deeper into the wilderness without scaring the animals of the forest. The animals which are usually viewed in these woods are spotted deer, rhesus macaques, langur monkeys, peacocks and heards of wild elephants. Corbett is also said to be a ecstasy for bird watchers as along with rare animals once can even come across 580 different species of birds. Jeep safaris are also very convenient and fruitful way of travelling through Corbett and will be a delight for the wildlife enthusiast and photographer.</p><p> </p><p><a href="http://www.resortsincorbett.com/Wild-Trail-Resort.html">Wild Trail Resort in Corbett</a> is very good resort close to bank of river Kosi which is situated at a distance of 12 kilometer from ram nagar. It is on the land of lush green jungles and tigers in silent environment with bubbling creeks, song birds and towering trees. The resort offers reasonable stay of the guest providing the best value for money. The resort also offers mud cottages, Swiss tents and deluxe cottages along with delicious food and cooperative staff to make the stay even more pleasant and comfortable. One can also indulge into exciting, thrilling and adventurous activities in this resort. The resort also offers opportunity of fishing and angling which allows you to enjoy your stay more.</p><p> </p><p>So if you are planning your stay in Corbett then opt for wild trail resort as it is bounded by luxuriant green lawn and trees territory which offers emotion of forest. The resort is also finely linked to railing and is simply available from extra fractions of city. In short wild trail resort is a wonderful consigns to stay for sensitive natural devotees.</p><p> </p><p><b>Source:</b> <a href="http://blog.xpertravels.com/2011/09/05/wild-trail-resort-in-corbett-a-magnificent-resort-in-corbett/">http://blog.xpertravels.com/2011/09/05/wild-trail-resort-in-corbett-a-magnificent-resort-in-corbett</a></p><p></p></div>Bandhavgarh Wildlife, Indiahttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/bandhavgarh-wildlife-india2011-01-19T10:30:00.000Z2011-01-19T10:30:00.000ZTravel Tipshttps://tripatini.com/members/TravelTips<div><p>If <a target="_blank" href="http://us.travelchacha.com/wildlife/">wildlife Holidays india</a> pushes your adrenaline level into high gear, visit the enchanting <a target="_blank" href="http://us.travelchacha.com/wildlife/bandhavgarh-national-park.html">Bandhavgarh National Park</a> in <a target="_blank" href="http://us.travelchacha.com/india-holidays/madhya-pradesh-vacations.html">Madhya Pradesh</a>. It is located in the Umaria district and is famous for tigers, leopards and several other wildlife species. The most propitious time to visit this destination is from November to June. Sprawling over an area of 437 sq km, it attracts wildlife buffs from across the globe. It is surrounded by the Vindhyan mountains ranges which make it look picturesque. It is among the famous <a target="_blank" href="http://us.travelchacha.com/wildlife/sanctuaries.html">wildlife sanctuaries in India</a>.<br />The vegetation of the sanctuary mainly consists of Sal trees and Bamboo. The beautiful wooded hills of the park capture one’s heart. Bandhavgarh is also on of the famous <a target="_blank" href="http://us.travelchacha.com/wildlife/national-parks-in-india.html">National Parks in India</a>. In comparison to other wildlife destinationsand wildlife <a target="_blank" href="http://us.travelchacha.com/wildlife/bird-watching-tours.html">bird watching in India</a>, this Park has fairly good population of tigers. The Park was established in 1968 and it got the title of a Tiger Reserve in the year 1993. It has the maximum number of tigers in the country. It is also called the White Tiger Jungle as a white tiger was first discovered here many travel agency provided <a target="_blank" href="http://us.travelchacha.com/wildlife/tiger-tours.html">tiger tours</a>..<br /><a target="_blank" href="http://us.travelchacha.com/wildlife/elephant-safari.html">Elephant safari</a> is one of the most interesting ways of exploring this sanctuary. It also promises good chances of sighting the royal Bengal tiger. Elephant safari in Bandhavgarh is organized only in the morning time. You can also opt for a jeep safari which is organized from morning to evening.<br />Some of the other wildlife species found here are nilgai, bison, chinkara, chital, langur, monkey, wild boar, chausingha, muntjac and jackals. The Park boasts of more than 250 bird species, including some migratory birds too. Some of the striking birds sighted here are lesser adjutants, bee-eaters, lesser adjutant stork, crested serpent eagle, lesser whistling teal, blossom headed parakeet, wood shrikes, white-breasted kingfisher, paradise flycatchers, red wattled lapwing and many more.</p><p>Bandhavgarh Fort is another attractive attraction of Bandhavgarh National Park. It is the oldest fort of India with a history of 2500 years old. The fort shelters the endangered species of vulture. According to the regional stories this fort was built by the ruler of Gond Empire.</p></div>South India Wildlife Sanctuarieshttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/south-india-wildlife2011-01-27T09:30:00.000Z2011-01-27T09:30:00.000ZTravel Tipshttps://tripatini.com/members/TravelTips<div><p><a href="http://us.travelchacha.com/wildlife/vacations-tours.html" title="Wlidlife vacations">Wildlife Vacations</a> in South India are dwelling place for more than 500 species of mammals, 1225 bird species, 1600 types of reptiles and amphibians and about 57,000 varieties of insects.</p><p><a href="http://us.travelchacha.com/wildlife/periyar-national-park.html" title="Periyar National Park">Periyar National Park,</a> Kerala<br />Periyar wildlife sanctuary attracts visitors all over the world for its emerald green forest and lovely Periyar lake. It is a homeland to many wild animals such as elephant, Sambhar, Bison, Spotted deers, tigers, Leopards etc. along with more than 260 species of birds including Nilgiri wood pigeons, Parakeets etc.</p><p>Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary, Kerala<br />The sanctuary is surrounded by scenic lake, amazing arch dam across two hills and green emerald forests. It has a large variety of fauna including elephants, Bison, Sambhar, Deer, Tiger etc and reptiles such as Cobra, Viper and many non-poisonous snakes. Avifauna has large variety of birds like Jungle fowl, Myna, Black Bulbul, Kingfisher, woodpecker etc.</p><p>Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary, Tamil Nadu<br />Evergreen forests and sea-shore adorn the beauty of this place. The sanctuary houses varied wildlife such as Chital, Wild boar, Bonnet macaque, Black Buck, Flamingos, Teals, Gulls, Plavers and Stilts.</p><p>Crocodile Bank, Tamil Nadu<br />Crocodile Bank is located 42 km from Chennai. It protects the endangered reptiles like crocodile and alligators. The major attractions are the several species of Indian and African crocodile and alligators. About 5,000 species are kept in their natural surroundings in open pools. They can be viewed from a safe distance.<br />Bandipur Wildlife Sanctuary, Karnataka<br />Bandipur <a href="http://us.travelchacha.com/wildlife/national-parks-in-india.html" title="National Parks">National Parks</a> lies to the south of the Kabini river in Karnataka. The main habitats of the park are Asian elephants, tiger, giant Indian squirrel, leopard cat, sloth bear, four horned antelope and so on.</p><p>Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary, Karnataka</p><p>Dandeli is the second largest wildlife sanctuary in Karnataka. The sanctuary is a home of many animals like the tiger, elephant, gaur, panther, sloth bear, mouse deer, giant flying squirrel, bison and many more. It is also rich in avifauna which includes great Indian hornbill, crested serpent eagle, woodpecker, magpie robin etc.</p><p>Kawal Wildlife Sanctuary, Andhra Pradesh<br />Kawal Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Adilabad district which is 250 km away from Hyderabad. This sanctuary is a great place to spot animals like the Sambar, cheetal, nilgai, barking deer, Indian bison, sloth bear and panther, along with some reptile species such as python, crocodile, cobra, star tortoise and monitor lizard. Apart from that it is a homeland to numerous bird species like partridge, quails, peacocks, eagle, kites, owls, mynahs and kingfisher.</p></div>Tour Packages and places to visit in indiahttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/tour-packages-and-places-to2010-12-31T07:21:48.000Z2010-12-31T07:21:48.000ZTravel Tipshttps://tripatini.com/members/TravelTips<div><p>People formal over the world come to India to enjoy the diversified beauty of this land. 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Here one can spend <a href="http://us.travelchacha.com/" target="_blank">India holidays</a> without any inconvenience as there is availability of world classhotels and accommodations. Tourists to North India also get anopportunity to visit various other places.</p><p>The India Tour and <a href="http://www.travelchacha.com/" target="_blank">Travel Packages</a> also covers places like Delhi-Jaipur-Pushkar-Agra. All these cities areat a short distance from one and other and they are home to some of themost beautiful monuments and other places of attraction.</p><p>Delhi which is the national capital of India has many historical monuments. The interested travelers can visit the places like Lal Quila,Jama Masjid, Qutub Minar etc. Other places in Delhi are Jantar Mantar,India Gate, Birla Temple, Lotus Temple and National Museum.</p><p>Lal Quila which is made up of red-sandstone is a great attraction, Qutub Minar, is the highest tower in India and both the monuments werebuilt during the Mughal Period. India Gate, which is built as a memorialto the soldiers is a majestic 42 meters high arch. Delhi is also knownfor its bustling markets and modern day's malls.</p><p>Moving from Delhi one can reach where you get an opportunity to see one of the Seven Wonders Of the World, The Taj Mahal. This monument wasbuilt by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan and this is an epitome of love.Other places in Agra are Red Fort, Chini-Ka-Rauza, Dayal Bagh, SoamiBagh etc</p><p>Jaipur the capital city of Rajasthan is also termed as the Pink City. The city is known to have the world famous Hawa Mahal, there are manyforts and palaces like Nahargarh Fort, Govind Deoji Mandir, RambaghPalace etc in Jaipur. The folk dances and puppet shows of Jaipur arefamous all over the world.</p><p>The tourists from UAE can reach India and visit these wonderful destinations. There are number of flights like Emirates, Kingfisher, JetAirways etc flying between the two countries.</p></div>