Nilgiris Trek
As part of their Silver Jubilee
trekking year, the Youth Hostels
Association of India organises a
series of trekking expeditions in the
Nilgiri Hills for Rs. 1,700.
Ideal For Travel
Light-hearted anecdotes and historical
analysis in equal parts. Beware
Falling Coconuts: Perspectives of
India by a BBC producer......
Beach Closed, Tourists Bathing
Does tourism mean we should sell the
rights of our coastal communities?
Ullash Kumar R K questions the
government’s Coastal Management Zone
recommendations.
Silence Of The Peaks
The trek to the base camp of Mt.
Chomolhari in Bhutan is breathtaking
in its diversity.
Vallanadu Black Buck Sanctuary
Sadly, like a lot of other animals,
the Black Buck (Antelope cervicapra)
today is included in the Endangered
Species List (Schedule I of the Indian
Wildlife Act).
Avian Attraction
If you fancy a date with birds, then
this is the place for you. Between
November and March, the
well-maintained Vaduvoor sanctuary in
Tiruvarur district is an attraction
for migratory and numerous other
species of birds.
New Driver's Licence
Martin had just received his brand new
driver's licence. The family troops
out to the driveway, and climbs in the
car, where he is going to take them
for a ride for the first time.
Sanctuary Spotlight
Chimmony Wildlife Sanctuary is
situated in Mukundapuram Taluk of
Thrissur district. Spread across 85
sq. km. on the western slopes of the
Nelliyampathi hills, the sanctuary is
25 km from Amballoor village in
Thrissur.
Jewel In The Forest
Emerald, near Ooty, is a trekker's
delight.
Hit The Wildertrail
Uthayamarthandapuram in Tiruvarur
District is an obscure bird habitat.
The small patch of wetland that
attracts over 10,000 migratory birds
following the North East monsoon lies
hidden in a remote village of the same
name.
Samtse Symphony
Sheila Kumar finds a haven in the Land
of the Thunder Dragon.
Happy In A Home Stay
Catch glimpses of Coorgi culture at
the "Home Stay" estates.
Once Upon A Bubbly
It is said that the pressure in a
champagne bottle is more than that in
a lorry tyre. Of course you wouldn’t
guess that by looking at the Krug
Grande Cuvee we managed to smuggle
into last month’s New Year dinner.
A Woman's Search
A journey and a memoir, memorable for
its candour and drama.
State To Lay More Emphasis On
Promoting Responsible Tourism
State-level workshop to focus on
sustainable development through
tourism To discuss, define and evolve
structure of responsible tourism Task
force to be constituted to carry the
process forward.
Reality In Caucasus
Exploring romance and reality in the
Caucasus, which forms a bridge between the
Black Sea and the Caspian Sea.
Exploring Romance And
Exploring romance and reality in the
Caucasus, which forms a bridge between the
Black Sea and the Caspian Sea.
Return To India: 20 Years Of Change In
The Sub-Continent
India appears to be booming. But behind the huge economic
shift, how much has life there really
changed? Twenty years after he last
visited the country, Jeremy Warner
goes back to discover a society being
shaped by dramatic new forces . . .
Nilgiris Trek
As part of their Silver Jubilee
trekking year, the Youth Hostels
Association of India organises a
series of trekking expeditions in the
Nilgiri Hills for Rs. 1,700.
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