Monday, February 21, 2011

Eco Photography




Eco photography is all about wild life pictures.

Friday, February 18, 2011

Wild life tour in India


Indian wild life is perfect destination for the wildlife lovers. Select from a wide range of India wildlife tour packages to India that takes you to various wildlife parks in India and wildlife sanctuaries of India. Enjoy the different wildlife safari options that include jeep safari in the Indian jungles and elephant safari. India is unique in the richness and diversity of its vegetation and wildlife. Wildlife sanctuaries in India attract people from all over the world as the rarest of rare species are found here. There are 96 national parks and over 500 wildlife sanctuaries, the range and diversity of India's wildlife heritage is beyond our thoughts. Visits to Indian wildlife sanctuaries and national parks are a fabulous experience. Discover the wild and unspoilt beauty of India. India is a special wildlife destination in all seasons. The Indian subcontinent is home to many rare and exotic species of wildlife Ride on elephant back through the tall grass and feel the thrill of seeing a tiger stalk its prey. See rhinos, elephants, deer and bears in their natural surroundings. Watch rare birds building nests and feeding their young on wildlife tours in India. Open your doors to memorable wildlife encounters.


                                             Valamthodu Waterfall -Nilambur

                                                                                  Indian Bison 



                                                   Nilagiri Thar 


Nilambur Wildlife 


Nilambur wildlife 


Nilambur Wildlife 


Nilambur Wildlife 


River Kuruvan 

Major wildlife destinations in INDIA

  • Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary
  • Corbett National Park
  • Ranthambore National Park 
  • Bandipur Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Bandipur Wildlife Sanctuary 
  • Mudumalai National 
  • Periyar National Park
  • Kanha National Park 
  • Kaziranga National Park

Travel Tips


Trekking path in Nilambur




Boat Jetty in Alappuzha- Venice of the East 


Practice openness and honesty in all your dealings. Conduct yourself with respect for persons and property.
   Travelling with respect gains you respect among the host community. Give respect and take respect.
Remove all excess packaging - waste disposal is difficult in remote places and areas with special concern.
Try to localize yourself with the help your operator. And show your concern to indigenous culture and life.       
Ask your tour operator if there are useful gifts that you could pack for your hosts, local people or schools.  
Try to be in a dress code which is accepted by all. Good dress codes always bring respect for travelers.
Avoid alcoholic products, drugs, cigar and other intoxicants. Enjoy your trip with perfect choice and meaning. 
Avoid plastics and other products which harm nature. Turn your earth green for coming generations.     
Hire a local guide - you'll discover more about local culture and lives, and they will earn an income. 
Respect local cultures, traditions and holy places - if in doubt ask advice or assistance or don't visit.
Use public transport like buses, hire a bike or walk when convenient - it’s a great way to meet local people.       

Thursday, February 17, 2011

Adventure Tourism in India


India is the hub of nature based adventures. The endless scope of adventure tourism in India is largely due to its diverse topography and climate. On land and water, under water and in the air, you can enjoy whatsoever form of adventure in India you want. It is one opportunity for you to leave all inhibitions behind and just let yourself go. The mountainous regions offer umpteen scope for mountaineering, rock climbing, trekking, skiing, skating, mount biking and safaris while the rushing river from these mountains are just perfect for river rafting, canoeing and kayaking. The forest and the desert region have their own distinct place in providing scope for adventure tourism in India. You will be able to enjoy animal safari, jeep safari, bird watching, wild camp, wildlife safari and jungle trail in the forest region while jeep safari and camel safari are the most favored adventure sports in the desert region. Apart from that there is still much left in form of paragliding, hand gliding, Adventure tourism in India is meant to provide you an exhilarating experience for life.
 Types of Adventure tourism

Responsible travel

Responsible travel is a new way of travelling for those who've fed up with mass tourism. It's all about respecting and benefiting local people and the environment. If meaningful travel is your concern the right choice responsible travel..It enables you discover and learn great truths and best kept enigmas of world. In fact responsible travelers want to get a little bit more out of their travels, and to give a little bit back to the special places and people that they encounter. In fact it’s a platform for exchanging and experiencing new thoughts and ideas with responsibility. It’s all about getting authenticity of pure travel than the conventional types of running destination to destination trips. They want deeper and more real travel experiences. A true travel experience is only possible by implementing being localized during your trip. The responsible traveler values the experiences integral and core features of local people's traditions, cultures and rituals - rather than those created for tourism. Genuine culture is the sign of responsible travel.

Camping

Camping is perhaps the best way of enjoying the wonders of nature. You can carry your own gear along or opt for any one of the several camps that are pitched in various parts of India. These camps offer accommodation, catering and variety of activities like hiking, fishing, nature-tours and rafting. Most of these offer quality facilities and services.

Cycling Holidays

Get on your bike and you'll be well on your way with this great range of cycling holidays & mountain biking holidays. Our terrain roads and eco trails offer you authentic cycling experience.

Volunteer Tour

Giving something back to the world can be a highly rewarding & life changing experience. Our volunteer travel options & volunteering holidays are with specialist and responsible operators committed to supporting local communities & the environment. Teach English in a local school or work with the villagers, you will find the real meaning and depth of real life.

Cultural Tour

Cultural tours are designed to bring you close to the people and heritage of the place you’re visiting. They tend to maximize interaction with locals, and may include visits to local homes and places of work in addition to museum visits and excursions to historical sites.

Wildlife Tourism

Wilderness holidays are memorable holidays! You can experience these ultimate adventures deep into the wilderness of some of the most fascinating eco stations in the world – just by travelling with one of these specialist wilderness holiday operators. We do tours feature activities and accommodations that exist in harmony with the environment and local people. Eco-tours have an educational component, and can range from relaxing to adventurous. 

Eco Tourism

Eco tourism is a sustainable form of natural resource based tourism that focuses primarily on experiencing and learning about nature, and which is ethically managed to be low impact, on consumptive, and locally oriented. 


When we visit natural wonders it's natural to want our holidays to have a positive impact on local people and their environments. Eco tourism is about more authentic holiday experiences that enable you to get a little bit more out of your travels, and give a little bit more back to destinations and local people and their surroundings. 


Eco tourism is about more authentic holiday experiences that enable you to get a little bit more out of your travels, and give a little bit more back to destinations and local people. India's natural landscapes offer a wealth of options for an unforgettable holiday: long sandy beaches on the coasts and backwaters, enchanting lowland plains, extensive ranges of hills and the high peaks of the mountain ranges. Whether you choose leisurely exploration, you'll be helped and inspired. 





Kerala has a wealth of natural landscapes. Its flora and fauna are wonderfully diverse and often unique - perfect for experiencing nature at its best. Exploring unspoilt eco-stations on foot, or by vehicle - is not only a great way to relax and unwind but also a marvelous opportunity to discover nature. More over it is a call to be the part of a rejuvenating experience.



Rural Tourism


Rural tourism always reveals rustic village life and culture to visitors. The simplicity of rural culture makes travel more vibrant for travelers of all season. Kerala’s natural landscapes offer a wealth of options for an unforgettable holiday: long sandy beaches on the coasts and backwaters, enchanting lowland plains, extensive ranges of hills and the high peaks of the mountain ranges. Whether you choose leisurely exploration, you'll be helped and inspired. Kerala has a wealth of unspoilt natural landscapes. Its flora and fauna are wonderfully diverse and often unique - perfect for experiencing nature at its best. Exploring un spoilt rural life of Kerala and other areas - on foot or by vehicle - is not only a great way to relax and unwind but also a fabulous opportunity to real life and touching moments. Moreover it’s a great opportunity to know the culture, life, agriculture, values and knowledge of locale centers.