by Binoy Gupta
Having lived in India my entire life, in all those years, often had I heard tales of the Sunderbans. Stretching across more than 10,000 square kilometers (almost 4,000 square miles) in the state of West Bengal and into Bangladesh, this delta is the world’s largest — and also its largest mangrove forest — an ecosystem so special that it’s been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997. But even more than all that, we’d always heard tell of the mysterious realm of the endangered — an
February 28th 2009, 01:00
Everyone says that, if what you want is safari, then Masai Mara is the best. It has the most game, apparently. More lions than you can shake a stick at (definitely don’t shake a stick at one). That may be the case. But what you won’t get at Mara is a bloody great volcano in the background. For that reason and that reason alone, if you’re only doing safari once, do it at Amboseli.
The landscape is unmistakably volcanic. Actually, I picked history instead of geography at GC
February 6th 2009, 10:09
Being at the park in time for sunrise was my bright idea, but I was alright once I was in the shower. It was still dark when we arrived at the park, and Francis was annoyed that by the time the gates were open to let us in, the sun had risen well into the sky. But in fact, the timing was perfect. There was enough light for photos, and everything was bathed in a warm, golden glow and a silky cloak of early morning mist.
I’d thought we’d have to work hard to find the animal
The day started with the return drive out of Masai Mara Park. The only thing that made it tolerable was thinking back to what a marvelous piece of earth we had just visited. I want to return to Kenya, but I will not return to the Mara until they fix the road. If you are reading this blog with an eye towards your first trip to Kenya, definitely go to the Mara, but bring a pillow to sit on in your vehicle.
On the way out we went past a Land Rover sporting a logo for the Michigan State University H
what do you ever think of in life if you do not visit the best places
Costa Rica is such as small country in size, but very big and rich in nature, fact that has been proved and experienced by nature lovers from over the world, over and over again. The large range of species of both flora and fauna, gives the real essence and charm to this beautiful country. If we take a look at a specific group, it is very easy to realize how diverse and wide Costa Rica´s biodiversity is.
Birds are a good example; this group is very rich and varied, with around 850 species, the
To explore flora and fauna in a natural habitat, there is absolutely no better option to go ahead with than Jim Corbett National Park. The park is a favored destination of naturalists and wild life lovers across the globe. Common animal species which are sighted out here include elephants, tigers and spotted deer, besides varied species of birds. However, to have full enjoyment and thrill, you need to stay at Jim Corbett National park for at least few days. Several resorts in Corbett can be avai
With sincere apologies to Karen Blitzen, I nicked that title to attract readers, a brazen move to be sure.
The more you get to know about any subject, the more you realize you do not know about that subject. Some smart guy said that once, I think he was Greek. I now know a lot more about Kenya after one week as a tourist than I did before, that’s for certain. I now have deep desire to learn a whole lot more.
We were “on safari.”
A safari is an overland journey, usually a trip by tourists to
We took off after a wonderful breakfast at the Lion Hill lodge. The objective was to get to Masai Mara National Park and the Sopa Lodge by 1:30 for lunch and the afternoon game drive.
By the way, if you ever go on safari in Kenya or Tanzania, I can recommend the Sopa chain without hesitation, and no, they are not paying me to say this.
Entrance to Masai Mara Sopa lodge
At 1:30 all I wanted was out of the vehicle. We had just spent an hour on the worst road I have been on in years. Gideon, who was
We left Amboseli at 7:30 for an 8 hour drive to Nakuru Lake National Park. The park is located ½ of a degree south of the equator, so I can definitely claim to be in equatorial Africa. The park and lake are in the Rift Valley. This valley is over 9000 kilometers long and extends from Mozambique to Israel. It is a valley of legendary big white hunter tales. If you want to know a lot more go to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Rift_Valley I remember it best because Richard and Mary Leakey ha
Forests in India treasures abundance of wildlife breed that additionally abode civic parks in India. Wildlife tourism offers accomplished befalling to appointment abundant array of animals in India including tiger, Indian peacock, cobra snake, Asiatic lion, bobcat etc and endless cardinal of aerial species.
Nestled in the ranges of Western Ghats in Kerala, Periyar Esplanade is a abode that is one of the acclaimed civic parks in India. Appointment Indian animals like Bonnet Ma
I have traveled throughout the length and breadth of India. It is such a amazing country that you will find differences in cultures, peoples, topography, climate, living standards, historical interests etc. after every few hundred miles of travel.
India is one of the oldest civilizations with its history going as far back as c5000 B.C. It has seen huge ups and downs in its entire history with centuries of foreign rule.
It has been one of the most tolerant and absorbing society. The mark of differe
Tanzania
If you are longing on to experience the real safari experiences in wildlife safari, Tanzania is your destination. You will never such a spectacular sight on the planet. Where else will you find zebras and wildebeests roaming freely around you? You will also enjoy watching daring cheetahs springing from cover to welcome you on this beautiful land. In addition, the roaring of lions can be heard loud on your visit to the Serengeti or Ngorongoro Crater. animal kingdom tour
A True Classic
Keny
Yellowstone National Park is the most popular park in Montana attracting millions of visitors every month. The park is full of scenic beauty, science and has a long history. It is also the first national park in America that extends from Wyoming to Idaho and Montana. The park is popular for its varied wild life and eco systems. Its popularity is further enhanced with its geothermal features. The old faithful geyser is the best and most commonly visited place at the Yellowstone National Park and
A destination that has something for every traveler, Thailand offers an incredible stay and fascinating opportunities to enjoy world-class shopping, island hopping or explore the country’s national parks with the activities that has something different for every visitor that plans a visit to Thailand. Indulge yourself in the massive geographic and cultural diversity of Thailand by opting for Thailand tours. Explore unique areas along with beautiful bustling beaches, rich cultural experiences as
As I have been talking on previous posts, Costa Rica
is a country full of nature and biodiversity. If we start counting the number of attractive and natural resources within its area, the list would none finish. From volcanoes and beaches to rainforests and rivers, plus the number of habitats for thousands of flora and fauna species, all of this in just one small country in the middle of America.
A perfect example of biodiversity in this country, is the Tempisque River, located entirely in Costa
You can feel, hear, see and smell it as soon as you walk outside, the warm air, the chirping of the birds, the crocus, day lilies and daffodils pushing up through the ground, the mounds of snow melting you finally realize spring has sprung.
The busiest birding season begins in April, when blackbirds, waterfowl, sparrows, and the first warblers return. The Migrants start arriving in Southern Maine and Portland about a week ahead of Acadia and Bangor. April 1st Robins and Song Sparrows have return
