The Elephant Gathering at Minneriya and Kaudulla
In Sri Lanka’s dry season, hundreds of wild Asian elephants gather on the shores of ancient reservoirs. When and how to see “the Gathering”.
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Yala National Park: Sri Lanka’s Leopard Safari Guide
Yala has one of the highest leopard densities in the world. How to plan your safari, avoid the jeep jams and combine it with Sri Lanka’s other great parks.
Central India Tiger Safari Itinerary: 12 Days
Three of India’s best tiger reserves in twelve days. A practical itinerary with safari counts, travel times and booking tips.
Periyar and the Western Ghats: Elephants and Endemics
The Western Ghats are one of the world’s biodiversity hotspots. Periyar, Munnar and the surrounding hills offer elephants, rare monkeys and dozens of endemic birds.
The Sundarbans: Tigers of the Mangroves
The world’s largest mangrove forest is home to tigers that swim between islands. What a Sundarbans boat safari is really like.
Keoladeo (Bharatpur) Bird Sanctuary Guide
A former duck-hunting reserve turned World Heritage wetland, Bharatpur is one of Asia’s great birding sites and just an hour from the Taj Mahal.
Gir National Park: The Last Asiatic Lions
The Asiatic lion once ranged from Greece to India. Today it survives in the wild only in and around Gir. How to see these lions.
Snow Leopard Tours in Ladakh: How to See the Ghost of the Mountains
Winter in Ladakh offers one of the best chances on Earth to see a wild snow leopard. Where to go, when, what to pack and how the spotting teams work.
Jim Corbett National Park Guide
India’s first national park combines tigers, big elephant herds, a river valley in the Himalayan foothills and superb birding. How to plan your visit.
Kaziranga National Park Guide: One-Horned Rhinos, Tigers and Elephants
Kaziranga’s tall grasslands hold the world’s largest population of greater one-horned rhinos, plus tigers, wild buffalo and elephants. How to plan your visit.