 Wildlife Holidays in India
Plus 32 lesser-known trails
ISBN 81-89449-02-8, Rs 295
64 Wildlife Holidays in India plus 32 lesser-known trails guides you on journeys into the natural wilderness of the mountains, valleys, forests, grasslands, lakes, rivers, plains and islands across India. The book lists detailed route guides and park maps, offers tips on wildlife photography, and provides Forest Department contacts and listings of wildlife agents and jungle stay options. Currently our forests are under immense pressure and scrutiny and '''''poaching' and 'protected areas' have unfortunately become bedfellows.This book not only tells you where to stay or which safari to opt for - important factors as they are for an excellent holiday - but also reminds you that once you step into the wild, it's best to leave behind nothing but your footprints. Index of contents
This title offers detailed coverage of the destinations given below. The ‘arounds’ from these primary chapters, as mentioned under some of them, have been covered briefly therein. The destinations highlighted in blue may also be read online on this site.
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TRANS HIMALAYA |
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HEMIS NP |
Thiksey Gompa |
CHANGTHANG COLD DESERT WLS |
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Leh |
Shey |
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WESTERN HIMALAYA |
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DACHIGAM NP |
PIN VALLEY NP |
BINSAR WLS |
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Srinagar |
Kungri |
Almora |
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GREAT HIMALAYAN NP |
Tabo |
Bageshwar |
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Shoja |
Dhankar |
Gananath |
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Seruvalsar Lake |
NANDA DEVI NP |
Jageshwar |
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Kullu |
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THE TERAI |
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RAJAJI NP |
Dehra Dun |
Nainital |
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Haridwar |
CORBETT NP |
DUDHWA NP |
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Rishikesh |
Corbett Museum |
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PUNJAB PLAINS |
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HARIKE WETLANDS |
Gorumara NP |
Darjeeling |
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Amritsar |
Totopara |
Senchal WLS |
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Wagah |
Chilapata |
KHANGCHENDZONGA NP |
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PONG DAM WETLANDS |
Buxa TR |
Barsey Rhododendron Sanctuary |
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EASTERN HIMALAYA |
SINGALILA NP |
Maenam WLS |
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JALDAPARA WLS |
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BRAHMAPUTRA BASIN |
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MANAS NP |
Jorhat |
NAMERI NP |
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ORANG NP |
Dibrugarh |
NAMDAPHA NP |
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KAZIRANGA NP |
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DESERT REGION |
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SAMBHAR SALT LAKE |
Makrana |
DESERT NP |
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Kuchaman |
KUMBHALGARH WLS |
Jaosalmer |
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CHAMBAL-ARAVALLI |
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SULTANPUR NP |
Deeg |
RANTHAMBORE NP |
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Basai |
SARISKA NP |
NATIONAL CHAMBAL WLS |
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Bhindawas Bird Sanctuary |
Jaisamand Bund |
Bateshwar |
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KEOLADEO GHANA NP |
Siliserh Lake |
Patna BS |
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Bharatpur Fort |
Alwar |
Saman BS |
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CENTRAL INDIA |
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PANNA NP |
Ken Gharial Sanctuary |
Bhamera Dam |
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Khajuraho |
BHANDHAVGARH NP |
KANHA NP |
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NORTH DECCAN |
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MELGHAT TR |
PENCH NP |
Chandrapur |
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Chikaldhara |
TADOBA ANDHARI TP |
Chaprala Wildlife Sanctuary |
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EAST COAST |
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SUNDERBANS TR |
Deokund |
Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary |
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SIMLIPAL TR |
Chandipur |
CHILIKA LAGOON |
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Baripada |
BHITARKANIKA NP |
SATKOSIA GORGE SANCTUARY |
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WEST COAST |
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VELAVADAR NP |
Modhera Sun Temple |
GIR NP AND SANCTUARY |
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Piram Island |
Bechar Mata Temple |
SANJAY GANDHI NP |
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LITTLE RANN OF KUTCH |
Patan |
Tungareshwar NP |
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WESTERN GHATS |
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MOLLEM NP |
DANDELI WLS |
Sitalayyanagiri |
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ANSHI NP |
BHADRA WLS |
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NILGIRI BIOSPHERE |
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BRAHMAGIRI WLS |
Kutta |
Coonoor |
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Madikeri |
Irpu Falls |
Mukurthi NP |
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Talacauvery and Pushpagiri WLS |
BANDIPUR-MUDUMALAI |
BR HILLS WLS |
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WAYANAD WLS |
Ooty |
SILENT VALLEY NP |
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NAGARHOLE NP |
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SOUTHERN GHATS |
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PARAMBIKULAM SANCTUARY |
SALIM ALI BIRD SANCTUARY |
Gavi |
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INDIRA GANDHI WLS |
ERAVIKULAM NP |
Peermade |
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CHIMMONY WLS |
CHINNAR WLS |
Pachakanam |
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Peechi-Vazhani WLS |
PERIYAR TR |
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COROMANDEL COAST |
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Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary |
Karikili Bird Sanctuary |
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CAUVERY BASIN |
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BANNERGHATTA NP |
Nrityagram |
Banyan Tree |
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Pearl Valley |
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MARINE PARKS |
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Andaman and Nicobar Islands |
Lakshadweep Islands |
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OTHER PARKS |
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Ten more on the Wild Side |
Pulicat Lake Bird Sanctuary |
Satpura NP |
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Kalatop-Khajjiar WLS |
Madhav NP |
Mount Abu WLS |
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Betla NP |
Rupi Bhaba WLS |
Neyyar WLS |
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Cotigao WLS |
Southern Himachal Pradesh |
Specials
This section looks at interesting topics that are related to the main theme of the book. The contributors are often distinguished writers. Read the topics highlighted in blue as an excerpt: Project Tiger
Either let the tiger go extinct or save him, says Valmik Thapar
Jim Corbett
Had Jim Corbett been alive he would probably have been a full-fledged wildlife conservationist, says Nilanjana S.Roy
Endangered Animals
Here today, gone tomorrow
Elephant Tales Seeing elephants in the wild is a bit like watching an entertaining TV family drama, says Stephen Alter
Birding Cities
Forget Pg 3 birds and train your binoculars on the most stylish flock in town, says Ranjit Lal
Animal Census
One or two? Asks K Ullas Karanth, Director of Indian Wildlife Conservation Society, as he unravels the mystery of counting animals in the wild.
A Case Study
Why are we left with electric crematories, asks Sherna Gandhy
Reptiles
Snake spotting? Looking for wildlife? Trying looking under your feet, says Janaki Lenin
Between The Covers
Books you should read.
Back of the Book
Information & Bookings
10 pages of contacts and booking information of all Tourism offices and Wildlife agents in India. Comprehensive coverage of individual Tourism website, snail mail and email ids is provided in this section
Accommodation Listings
48 page indexed directory of hotels mentioned under ‘Where to Stay’ in the destinations plus more options listed. This section briefly provides key information for each hotel (location, address, telephone number, e-mail ID, website, tariff, credit cards accepted, number of rooms, other facilities such as room service, TV, Internet, restaurant, doctor-on-call, laundry etc.).
Index
8 pages of key words appearing in the text indexed alphabetically Route and tourist guides
Each region opens with a route guide showing:
- recommended route with approximate distances
- national highways, state and district roads
- symbols for facilities in towns/ cities and highways, such as petrol pumps, garages and tourist attractions.
*The route guides are intended for general reference only; you will need a road atlas or a detailed route map to find your way around
64 Wildlife Holidays in India plus 32 lesser-known trails features the following Route Guides. Click the Route Guides highlighted to view excerpts:
In this book:
Hemis-Dachigam
GHNP-Pin Valley
Nanda Devi-Binsar
Rajaji-Corbett
Dudhwa NP
Harike-Pong Dam
North Bengal-Sikkim
Brahmaputra Basin
Desert Parks
Chambal-Aravalli
Central India
North Deccan
East Coast
West Coast
Western Ghats
Nilgiris & Cauvery Basin
Southern Ghats
Coromandel Coast |