The Muthukulivayal grassland in Kanniyakumari district, unlike the well-known Mukurthi grasslands, remains unfamiliar to most people in Tamil Nadu. However, those who are aware of its existence often harbor a strong desire to visit this place at least once in their lifetime. Unfortunately, due to restricted access to the grassland, the majority of individuals are unable to fulfill their wish of experiencing this elusive natural wonder.
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Hampi – Visit to a cultural and birdwatching site
Hampi is a historically and culturally significant site located in the state of Karnataka, India. But we visit all the ruins only for birdwatching including AngkorWat temple in Cambodia.
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Origin of Kanniyakumari Nature Foundation
Kanniyakumari Nature Foundation (KNF) creation story. With the encouragement of likeminded people we decided to initiate a NGO to work on environmental related activities. After giving much thought and research we decided to create an organization.
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அசம்பு மலையில் ஒரு இனிய மாலை
கன்னியாகுமரியில் உள்ள அனைத்து வனசரகத்தில் உள்ள பூக்கள் ,பட்டாம்பூச்சிகள். பறவைகள், அந்துப்பூச்சிகள் என்று எல்லாவற்றையும் கண்டு களித்தோம். இவற்றில் எனக்கும் வினோத்துக்கும் மிகவும் பிடித்த இடங்கள் என்னவென்றால் முத்துக்குளி வயல் , களியல் புல்வெளி , அசம்பு மலை. களியல் புல்வெளிக்கு மலையேற்றம் செய்தோம், அந்த அனுபவத்தை பற்றி தனியாக சொல்கிறேன்.
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Roaming around Buxa tiger reserve
Buxa tiger reserve is an easily accessible place through train but as we had our rental car, we drove to Buxa from Manas National Park. We had booked our stay in Rajabhatkhawa Buxa Jungle Lodge which I intended to book for one night and thought to explore a different local home stay for the second night.
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Another trip in rain – Vagamon & Thekkady
Vagamon is a beautiful hill station in Kerala. It is one of the best places in Kerala to visit with your friends and families.
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BIRDWATCHING SITES IN TAMILNADU
In India, Tamilnadu is one of the top states with high number of birdwatchers. There are so many birdwatching sites in Tamilnadu that even a non-birder also gets to see birds in places like Vedanthangal. For core birdwatchers, Tamilnadu surprises with varying terrains from coastal zones to wet evergreen forests in Western Ghats.
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Moth Watching Experience
During the National moth week , we tried moth screen in our home and sadly with the giant lizards in our home, no moths came to our moth screen. We got a chance to visit Kalikesam eco camp for Moth watching. There also the results were dull. Our next moth watching experience was in Sirumalai. Along with Mr.Thalavai Paandi, Mr.Thanigaivel and Mr.Rameshwaran we set off to Sirumalai. Thalavai Paandi had arranged for a small genset , so that we can setup moth screen anywhere in the forest.
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பேரிஜம் சோலைக்காடுகளில் சில நாட்கள்
கொடைக்கானல் தமிழ்நாட்டில் ஒரு முக்கியமான சுற்றுலா தளம். எங்களுக்கு சுற்றுலா
தளங்களில் பெரிய ஆர்வம் இல்லையென்றாலும் கொடைக்கானலுக்கு பல முறை
சென்றிருக்கிறோம். அதற்கு காரணம் அங்கே உள்ள தனித்துவமான காடுகள்.
Manas National Park
Manas National Park is located in Assam. This forest is home for big mammals and the forest department allows safari ride for the tourists. I am not sure why this safari is not as famous as the ones provided in other Tiger Sanctuaries.
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