INDIA ON WHEELS - A trip for pleasure!: Safari

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Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Adventure India : Jeep Safari - 19

A superb way to explore the Buddhist mountain kingdom of Ladakh and the remote and mysterious Nubra Valley. Wide open spaces, wind across your face, breathtaking, bewitching scenery is what you see driving past different landscape on mountain roads, A journey om the the Manali - Leh road, Manali - Leh road, Manali - Rohtang Pass the bleak desert scape of Ladakh and the Zanskar valley, through which passes the strategic Manali-Leh highway and the old Hindustan-Tibet road. the Zanskar valley is a particularly challenging area where even a casual visit to a monastery or a remote village settlement involves a rewarding safari. Driving past different landscapes, apple orchards, quaint villages and temples, the tribal districts where the landscape contrasts starkly with the greenery seen earlier, the Great Himalayan jeep safari is an unmatched experience.

Jeep safaris are also offered in the verdant hills of Arunachal Pradesh and are popular across Rajasthan in winter.

A jeep through Saurashtra takes one through six different habitats: the desert wilderness of the Little Rann of Kutch, the wetlands of Khaijadiya bird sanctuary, the deciduous forests of Gir, the tropical thorn scrub forests of Hingolgadh sanctuary and the Savannah-like grasslands of Velavadar National Park. This little explored circuit offers glimpses of some of the rarest of wildlife species including the Asiatic lion and Indian wild ass which are nto seen elsewhere in India.

Adventure India : Horse Safaris and Horse Safari Trails - 18

These are gaining in popularity and are offered in Rajasthan. Conditions are similar to camel safaris with grooms (and often the horse owner) accompanying the tour. The trails chosen usually enables tourists to visit small villages, old forts and temples. Horse safaris move across a variety of terrain and vegetation including scrub covered arid plains to forested hills. Night stays are often in comfortable palaces, forts or havelis.

Ride thorough bred and half-bred, Indian bred Marwari and Kathiawari horses which are retired from racing. The average distance covered daily in 20-35 kms. Accommodation is in deluxe tents with separate baths and toilets. The saddlery is English.

Best Time : November-March

Horse Safari Trails:

Anokhi, the Jaipur Polo and Equestrian Academy is located amongst the picturesque surroundings of the Anokhi village, 5 kms from the airport. Ride along numerous trails that lead to a colorful countryside.

Shikarbadi :

Shikarbadi, near Udaipur, was once the hunting lodge of the Royal Family of Mewar. Today, it is a well-equipped resort with a number of modern amenities. There is also a special tented village, a small private lake, a deer park and the Imperial Stud Farm within the resort. It has some of the finest stables in the country. Its horse safaris present an ideal opportunity to travel the off-beaten track.

Aodhi:

Aodhi serves as an ideal base for exploring the imposing Kumbalgarh Fort. Surrounded by a thickly wooded forest, the ramparts stretch across 36 kms.

Ghanerao:

The horses are pure bred Marwari, with deep seats and uncharacterized by cars that meet at the tip forming a heart. In addition, thoroughbreds and half-breeds, all from the Polo Stables of the Maharana of Udaipur are also used.

Monday, August 11, 2008

Adventure India : Elephant Safari - 17

Relive the good old days of the sahibs and shikaris by trying an elephant safari. Elephants might seems like huge, intimidating beasts but they are quite gentle really and one can soon get used to the swaying motion of the elephant's gait. Travel through the hills and wide river valleys of the Corbett National Park, named after the famous hunter turned conservationist, jim Corbett. Wild boar and herds of deer browse the vegetation in this scenic reserve, a convenient prey for the game park's leopards and tigers. Elephant safaris are popular in the various wildlife sanctuaries scattered all over India and in the forest lands of Kerala. It is the best way to see wildlife from close quarters.
Best Time : November to March

Saturday, August 9, 2008

Adventure India : Tiger Safari and Yak Safari - 16

Tiger Safaris :

Tiger safaries offer a full experience of Indian wildlife through India's famous national parks like Bandhavgarh, Sariska, Corbett, Kanha and Ranthambhor.

The Periyar Tiger trail, is an exciting trekking programme through the deep forests in the Periyar river valley, near Thekkady tourist resort in Idukki district, Kerala. Led by a small team of experienced guides who have quite their former jobs as poachers, hike into cool, green forests and out again into vast, sunny meadows. One can see an astounding array of wildlife including elephants, samber deer, birds like brilliant blue kingfisher and the great pied hornbill, and more than 100 species of butterflies. Tourindia is the only operator certified by the Kerala Forests Authority to participate int his unique ecotourism pro grammes, which takes guests for a 2 night/3 days or 1 night/2 days trek.

Best Time : Mid November to Mid March.

Yak Safaris :

Yak Safari is a safari with a difference. A Yak Safari is organized from Dzongri onwards by Sikkim Tourism or recognized Sikkim travel agencies on prior booking. A two-day yak safari can be done while trekking from Yuksam situated 5,800 feet above sea level to Dzongri at 13,800 feet. All along the route, one is amazed and spellbound by the spectacular mountain scenes.

Either take a yak or trek along the spine of the Singelila Range to the 4572 meter high Dui-la, the pass of the Devil. The route with no habitation, follows the ancient grazing trail of the yak herdsmen. It is the domain of yaks and their lonely herdsmen, lakes, glacial valleys, gurgling streams, cascades, chiselled snow peaks, meadows, forests, Rhododendrons, wildlife, birds, and breathtaking views of 6000 to 8000 mts high peaks of the Kunchenjunga, and the Mount Everest group. This is an experience unique to Sikkim.

Guys, at least once in a year everyone you have to visit at these places and take an experience of great Indian Adventure. Because it is the part of our life.

Friday, August 8, 2008

Adventure India : Camel Safaris - 15

Guys, as a part of Adventurous India, just take a look on some safaris in various areas and region of India. Many visitors and new buddies doesn't know all these things that where they can get a good safari. I am sure that this information definitely help them to find out the real way.

Camp on a solitary oasis, experience the dark starry nights and dance to musicians playing haunting music. Camel safaris are the ideal way to spend time exploring rustic Rajasthan. A camel safari moves through the golden sands of the savage Thar desert passing through remote villages. Pioneered by the Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation (RTDC) in Jaisalmer, there are now many companies offering the safaries.

The fortified cities of Jodhpur, Jaisalmer and Bikaner are the best areas for camel safaris. The Bikaner are the best areas for camel safaris. The adventurous can take an entire trail combining Shekhawati, Pushkar and Bikaner.

Riding a camel can take getting used to, similar to the first time trying to sit cross-kneed. Camel rides are not like elephant rides where one sits back comfortably and lets the animal do the rest. Be prepared for ankles and knees. It will be better to try a one-day safari before getting on to anything major. The camel carts are fully equipped and visitors need not bother about comfort in the desert. One can ride or walk along leisurely with the safari and enjoy the desert scape. Camel safaris can be tailored to suit the needs of every traveler from a few hours to a week. The safaris are also available in Gujarat.

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