I have been fortunate to visit Gir National Park and Lion Sanctuary on 2 occasions, first in November 2008 which was the annual get-together of members of Indianaturewatch. the visits were during different seasons so you get to see Gir in different colours. Visiting Gir in the Sizzling Summer. Going to Gir in Summer? Female of the Asian Paradise Flycatcher gave good displays. In the presence of Royalty.

Ancient Buddhist Monastries and Prayer Halls September 24th, 2008. The arrangement of the caves are in the form of a horseshoe around the River Waghora as can be seen from the above header photo. This is the famous Bodhisatva Padmapani. A closer view of the ceiling. More stories from the Jataka tales.

Visit to Aurangabad, September 22nd to 25th, 2008. Aurangabad-Gateway to some of the most beautiful monuments. Aurangabad is located in a valley watered by the river Dudhna between the Sihyachal and Satara range of hills. We made it our base for visiting Ajanta, Ellora and Lonar. Below is the gate to the city of Khuldabad.

Sunday, July 20, 2008. It is unfortunate that many visitors throng the place just to see the majestic tiger while ignoring other species. The area is rich in flora and fauna and enjoying the bio-diversity of the area can be a most rewarding experience. Saturday, July 19, 2008. The centre Point where all jeeps are to report by 7. 30 am and the only place within the park where we are allowed to alight from our vehicle and refreash ourselves.

After quick introductions and getting acqainted with each other, we head for Nakhatrana - 52 kms away which will serve as our base for the camp. Our birding starts shortly afterwe settle in, freshen refurbish ourselves. Our first halt is at Layyari river and thornforest. Birding begins at Layyari River. After walking through the dry river bed, we head towards the thorn forest. Walk through the thorn forest at Layyari. Some unusual rock formations in the area -.

BNHS Nature Camp - January 19-22, 2010. Mangroves are the real charm! A visit to Sunderbans gave me an opportunity to see some of the most extraordinary mangrove forests in the world. It is one of the UNESCO recognised World Heritage Sites and is the largest deltaic region in the world. This is the Brugheira species.