Vinod and I have visited the Koonthankulam grasslands countless times over the past 16 years. From the early days—when spotting a Knob-billed Duck or a Bar-headed Goose felt like a major milestone—to later visits that became more about quietly observing familiar birds, this landscape has carved out a special place in our hearts as birdwatchers.
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My Morning in Two Worlds: What a Factory Forest Taught Me About Our Future
So, usually my idea of a good time involves trekking through some remote forest, with binoculars glued to my face,…
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Balamore Trek
It has been a year since Trek Tamil Nadu started its guided treks. I still remember last Deepavali, when Vinod and I were at Kalikesam to escape the noise of crackers, we saw the guides getting ready to welcome trekkers who had booked their slots online. We were excited to see local trekkers showing interest in exploring trails in Kanniyakumari district. But unfortunately, no one turned up, and the guides were quite disappointed.
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Avalanche Lake , Nilgiris
After a week of roaming around Ooty as a tourist — something I hadn’t done in many years — I…
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The Hornbill Valley
During our time in Taman Negara, we didn’t limit ourselves to just exploring the national park. Whenever we found a little extra time, we made it a point to visit the nearby Hornbill Valley — a place that had caught our attention both for its name and the promise it held for bird enthusiasts like us. The name raised our hopes of spotting hornbills.
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மலேசியா பயணம் – பென்டோங்
கன்னியாகுமரி நேச்சர் பௌண்டேஷன் ஆரம்பித்த பின் வேலை பளு காரணமாக நீண்ட பயணம் சென்று சில வருடங்கள் ஆகி விட்டதால் மறுபடியும் நீண்ட பயணங்கள் செய்ய ஆரம்பிப்போம் என்று முடிவு செய்தோம். பல இடங்களை பரிசீலித்து , மலேசியா செல்லலாம் என்று முடிவு செய்தோம். மலேசியாவில் சபா பக்கம் செல்லலாமா என்று
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