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Originally Posted by csentil I've read all Corbett's books and I would strongly recommend everyone to read it. Man Eaters of Kumaon and the man eating leopard of Rudraprayag are just awesome reads. Vivid pictures of the jungle and the excellent way in which its written !! | I remember being totally absorbed by Jungle Lore. It stirred me deeply as a child. I believe Oxford University Press has two books called Omnibus 1 and 2 which cover all of Jim Corbetts books. I think they are a Rs 1000 for the set. I need to get it and go through all his books before I head back next. Quote:
Originally Posted by zenx We got a little lucky too - 5 herds of elephants, a tiger amongst others on the "Canter" ride - very unexpected. Unsurprisingly, all near the reservoir/river - its the dry season I guess. |
Isn't the evening by the river magical? It seems to showcase all that's so deeply rich about Indian forests and wildlife. Glad you enjoyed it too. Quote:
Originally Posted by Dippy Your writing made me feel as if I was there with you all the while in your journey |
I am delighted to be able to share a special experience with sensitive and caring people such as you all. Those jungles are so fragile and they definitely need our support and understanding Quote:
Originally Posted by PAVAN KADAM Spooky forest yaar, even the pics gives u a grave feeling, Wonder what you would have been going through in the forest. |
You know Pavan strangely not once did Corbett intimidate me or made me feel uncomfortable. And yet I know people in my immediate family who would probably faint in terror there
Perhaps it has something to do with my personal fascination for trees (can't get over the dense Sal cover) and a lifelong fondness and closeness to animals (had six rhesus monkeys consecutively as pets - eventually when I grew up and realised it was cruel to keep them tied up I stopped keeping them, used to buy them off the street performers to save them the inhumane torture) Quote:
Originally Posted by zenx We stayed at Kaladhungi since we did not get acco inside the park. The place, Corbett's winter village, and also where he grew up, was about 30 kms from Ramnagar. Theres a nice little museum dedicated to Corbett, and the village he owned behind. |
Uttaranchal is enchanting. There's so much to see and do. I know I'd have to go back many a time to do justice to that stunning state. Quote:
Originally Posted by extreme_torque And yes, its about time we start caring for the environment... although nature is massively powerful... it lies on a delicate balance. I hope we dont let it shift.
Incidently I absolutely adore tiger and can truly understand what a majestic site it would be to see it moving in its natural habitat.
Thanks again for taking the pain in writing all this and posting all the pictures. |
In the simplest of ways we could help through tourism. Visiting these reserves is so deeply educational. My nephew was in information overload throughout and it was so much fun to actually spend time explaining how things work in the jungle.
Our money spent also creates employment for the locals and hopefully keeps them off the poaching trade route. Quote:
Originally Posted by Samurai One night they were all sitting in a hut in the middle of a jungle in pouring rain and listening to jungle sounds. Jim Corbett points out a sound and tells them it is made by a particular frog. A little later, that sound changes drastically, then he adds that a snake just swallowed the frog.
Couple of soldiers who found it hard to believe, ducked out and found that it was exactly so. They found a snake with a swollen stomach. |
Wow...imagine sitting with friends and family in the midst of a dense forest at night regaling them with such tales (as we can't do much else!)
I better read all his books and tank up on tales.
You seem to live in very picturesque surroundings going by pictures of your Grand Vitara exploits. BTW that place offers some phenomenal offroading opportunities.
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