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We Indians are travelling like never before locally. I think after the pandemic - we really discovered there’s a lot we can do in terms of travel around us and that we can cut costs of air tickets…

The details of the itinerary were planned 6 months in advance. It was to be a 3 day programme including both informal and official programmes. During our times, each MBBS batch consisted of 75 students…

Only the dates were fixed which were between 19th May to 28th May as that was the slot that was available for my wife. Friend wanted to see all places that are possible. As friend had some work in…

As the rainy season commences, I always make plans for hill-stations, one day getaways and long trips. majority end up just being an itinerary in my phone and very few are executed. One such trip…

Last winter I visited Desert National Park near Jaisalmer for birding and macro photography. It was a great experience roaming around in the desert looking for macro subjects and in 4x4 vehicles for…

Other than the fireflies, the plantation is known for herp sightings during late June and for Civet poo picking (for Civet coffee berries) in Nov/Dec. Their organic farming techniques are superior…

Having stayed at a homestay before and doing safaris with the Forest Department, we wanted to try Jungle Lodges this time. With the destination and dates finalized, we booked 3 nights at the River…

It was such a memorable trip for all of us. We bought tea from their factory outlet; it was of excellent taste. This was the route we took from Trichy on our way up. Trichy Tollgate - Musiri - Karur…

My last Kabini thread here (Kabini - It is raining tigers) seems to have sparked of a kind of tiger exodus from the wonderland that is Kabini. Or at least, as far as I'm concerned. After that visit…

The plan was to go for a laid-back road trip & enjoy the rain. We were quite sure, we won't be heading towards the Himalaya this time. Our plan was to explore the lush green forests, ghats, meadows…