The Incredible Indian Adventure

Mar 7, 2022

3 min read

Updated: Jan 1, 2023

The subcontinent of India encompasses a wide range of landscapes and culture. From the frozen peaks of the Himalayas in the north, through the fertile plains of central India, and the semiarid deserts in Rajasthan to the lush tropical forests of the southern Indian peninsula, India is a travelling ecologists dream destination!! However a lot of visitors to India travel here to get more of a cultural experience. We did both! We got an awe-inspiring dose of wildlife with a colourful tinge of culture. Not to mention the FOOD! Here are a few wild photos from our amazing trip.

Kaziranga National Park

This 430 sqkm national par is located in the north-eastern state of Assam. It is mostly grassland with beautiful lush elephant grass and known for one of the last strongholds for the Indian one horned Rhinoceros.

Crested Serpent Eagle
Indian Roller
Crested Serent Eagle
Indian elephant
Indian Rhinoceros
Northern Lapwing
Indian Water Buffalo
Indian Rock Python
Jungle Owlet

For more information have a look at https://www.kaziranga-national-park.com

Hoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary

Located near the the small town of Jorhat, this lush evergreen rainforest is a delight to visit. As the name suggests, it is home to the Hoolock gibbons! the walk through the forest with the haunting calls of unseen gibbons in the canopy above is an experience that we can never forget.

For more information have a look at https://www.kaziranga-national-park.com/hoollongapar-gibbon-sanctuary.shtml

Keoledeo-Ghana Bird park

Located at Bharatpur, Keoledeo-Ghana Bird park more popularly known as Bharatpur Bir Sanctuary is an area of manmade wetlands which were managed as a duck shooting reserve. Due to its central location, it is a stopover for some key migratory species.

Spotted Deer
Purple Heron
White Breasted Waterhen
Wren
Lesser Whistlign Teal
Rufous Treepie
Little Grebe

Visit https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/340/ to learn more and https://www.tourism.rajasthan.gov.in/keoladeo-ghana-national-park.html to plan a trip there. #bharatpurtourism

Kanha National Park

This mystical place is the muse for the classic writings of Rudyard Kipling and his Jungle Book. It is by far one of our most favourite visit and an awesome adventure in any season. The lush grasslands and stunning deciduous forests are home to some stunning creatures including the Tiger.

Swamp Deer
Indian Peafowl (male)
Herd of Swamp Deer
Indian Leopard
Bengal Tiger

Read more about Kanha and how to get there by visiting https://www.kanha-national-park.com

Desert national park

This National Park was a pleasant surprise for us. We didn't know it existed till a day before we went, when one of the locals suggested it to us. However, I would advise anyone going to Jaiselmer to visit if they ave time. Getting there was a bit of a roller coaster and at one point, our vehicle got stuck in a shifting sand dune in the middle of nowhere. We had to wait for 2 hours for someone passing through to spot us and help, but I would not trade that experience for anything else. While stuck, we saw plenty of chikara, a white footed fox (#WOW) and an Imperial eagle flying by with a snake kill. I did track down the imperial eagle again. The park itself offers a camel cart ride trough the park. We saw so many species of vultures (mainly Cinerous, King and White Rumped) and a Great Indian Bustard. Unfortunately, we were short on time so we had to leave. I would love to go back some day and spend a few days around the place!

Imperial Eagle
Chinkara
Indian Silverbill
Green Bee Eater
White Footed Fox
Cinerous Vulture

Tip: take plenty of sunscreen and a hat if you go! Get more info about the park on the UNESCO site https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/5448/

Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary

This sanctuary, also called Salim Ali bird sanctuary after renowned Indian ornithologist Dr. Salim Ali is a mixture of tropical evergreen and deciduous forest in Kerala and is a must see for bird lovers.

Hasselt's spiny spider
Giant Malabar Squirrel
Giant Wood Spider
Ceylon Frogmouth
Bonnet Macaque

Visit https://www.keralatourism.org/destination/thattekkad-bird-sanctuary/127 to read more and visit this beautiful bird sanctuary

Sikkim

Sikkim was a delight to visit. Nestled in the Himalayas, this beautiful state has some of the best food, friendly people and ever-changing landscapes.