KAUA'I MENEHUNE MAGIC
Kauai, the oldest of the Hawaiian islands, is like a fairy tale. Going by Kalyan Patras narration of his great time on this speck on a sailors map, you had better believe in fairy tales. »»
CHARGER
During the last decade, the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve became famous for its tiger sightings. This attracted wildlife photographers from all over the world who wanted to shoot wild tigers in their prime habitat. This gave the tigers of Bandhavgarh much needed publicity. Of all the tigers of Bandhavgarh, Sita and Charger were the most famous. They were constant mates who successfully produced three litters. I remember Charger coming in, from outside, to the tourism zone of Bandhavgarh in 1991, when his predecessor Barka was getting old. At that time Barka was about 12-13 years old and reigned supreme in the tourist zone. It was estimated that Charger was approximately six years of age then. »»
MIDSUMMER MUKTESWAR
Is there a wrong time to visit the right place? Supriya Mukherjee learned to say NO! She went to Mukteswar to view distant peaks but her enthusiasm peaked with nearby views and so-called bad weather. »»
14 MILES TO EXPLORE
Close at hand for those who live in Bhubaneswar and full of natural wonders, Satkosia Gorge is a delightful place to find what you wantbe it peace of mind, flora or fauna. So say Monalisa Jena and P. C. Dhir. »»
MURUD JANJIRA
Do not get defensive at what we say but the fact of the matter is if you want to build a fort that your enemies can not trivialise, use the elements of Nature to your advantage. Rajen Makharia tells us of how this basic principle worked for the fort at Murud-Janjira. »»
TSO FAR, TSO GOOD
It is off most maps that tourists carry. It is not on the 20th century circuits that we still frequent. It is out-of-this-world. Getting there may give you a sore back but may also get you some wild asses. It is so far but then, it is the Pang Kong Tso! A lake in Ladakh that is worth a pilgrimage. So proves G. B. Mukherjee. »»