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TBI Wildlife: In Search Of The King At Agumbe

Gangadharan Menon takes us on a mesmerizing trip to Agumbe – one of the densest rainforests in India. While hoping to see the King Cobra in all its glory, he gets a chance to soak in the splendour of...

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TBI Travel: KOYNA – A Sanctuary Caught Between Preservation and Destruction

Join us in a visual tour of Koyna, a beautiful wildlife sanctuary nestled in the Western Ghats, in the Satara district of Maharshtra, where you could be fortunate to witness a breathtaking variety of...

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TBI Travel & Conservation: Kaas – Maharashtra’s Very Own ‘Valley Of Flowers’

Join us in exploring this little known ‘valley of flowers’ of Maharashtra, and the amazing work being done by conservationists and the locals in preserving the fragile eco-system of this World Natural...

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Munnar In A Nutshell – Tea And Tranquility In God’s Own Country

Think endless expanse of lush greenery..think rolling hills..think exotic flora and fauna..think rich culture..Think Munnar. Munnar has plenty to offer in terms of beautiful views and scenic drives...

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In Photos: A Monsoon Train Journey In The Ghats

There is something fascinating about train journeys. Trains are much more than just a mode of transport. As the train moves forward smoothly passing through beautiful locations and landscapes, we all...

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The Couple Who Bought Barren Land In 1991 And Transformed It Into A 300 Acre...

Pamela and Anil Malhotra bought 55 acres of land 23 years ago, and today they have converted it into a beautiful forest of over 300 acres. Here’s how SAI Sanctuary, the only private wildlife sanctuary...

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What It Takes For A Single Team To Save One Of India’s Most Exotic...

From documenting the awe-inspiring secrets of the Mhadei Bio Region to providing sustainable livelihoods to locals, Nirmal Kulkarni and his team are pushing every limit to save this gem in the Western...

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Indian Scientists find a Rare Plant with Potential Anti-cancer Properties

This team of scientists from Bengaluru has found a rare plant in the Western Ghats which might cure cancer. Thanks to a team of Indian scientists, we might finally get a cure to cancer. They have...

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9 Offbeat Trekking Destination from South India to Take Your Breath Away

Planning a weekend dedicated to trekking? Here are some offbeat trails from South India which should definitely be a part of your ​​’to-trek’ list.  From being amazed by a heart shaped lake to diving...

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These 34 World Heritage Sites Will Make You Fall in Love with India Again

India is a country resplendent with a beautiful heritage. The sites listed below are widely known around the world, but there are still facts about them that you may not know. Are you ready to be...

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Reliving History: The Forgotten Fort of Kavaledurga in 9 Spectacular Photographs

Kavaledurga is a hidden beauty in the Western Ghats. The place is best known for its fort which was built in the 9th century. Located in Shivamogga district, you just can’t afford to miss the serene...

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Butterfly Man of India’s Latest Flutter : A Book with More Than 1000 Indian...

“A true teacher is an eternal student.” This quote perfectly describes naturalist, photographer, teacher, and prolific author Isaac Kehimkar. Better known as India’s Butterfly Man, Kehimkar has spent a...

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Thenmala, India’s First Planned Eco-Tourism Destination Is Full of Scenic...

A blend of modernity and comfort in the heart of pristine nature, Thenmala is India’s first planned eco-tourism destination. Situated in the Kollam district of Kerala, Thenmala literally translates to...

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Saving Birds And Restoring Unique Eco-Systems: Meet the Green Warriors of India

From saving birds on the verge of extinction to restoring unique eco-systems that are home to endangered flora and fauna, these green warriors of India are helping make the planet more sustainable and...

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TBI Blogs: Watch How Individuals & Organisations Are Trying to Preserve the...

Wayanad is one of the last remaining true wildernesses of India, with amazing biodiversity in flora and fauna. However, the region is facing severe duress, following rapid recent change. This short...

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From a ‘Sorting Hat’ Spider to a Bird That ‘Sings Like Adele’: 8 New Species...

The year 2016 has been rich and eventful for wildlife discoveries of all sorts around the globe. From the discovery of a two-headed shark and a rare white giraffe to a caterpillar that drums its anus...

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Pythons Are Beautiful, Harmless Creatures. A Herpetologist Wants to Raise...

Goa-based herpetologist Nirmal Kulkarni has started the initiative “Living with Pythons” to create awareness about pythons and to create a network of rescuers and researchers to collate data on the...

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How We Took Degraded Land in the Western Ghats & Turned It Into a Thriving...

The land transformation journey of Forest First Samithi by conserving biodiversity, planting 100 endemic tree species of Western Ghats, restoring its ecology, harvesting rainwater and converting a...

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Delhi University Researchers Discover 4 New Frog Species in Western Ghats

Sonali Garg, 29, a PhD student from University of Delhi, under the supervision of Professor SD Birju, has discovered four new species of burrowing frogs in the Western Ghats after five years of...

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No Fishing, Stars That Bring Rain & Other Legends Around the Breathtaking...

Monsoons in India is a joyous occasion. If you happen to be in the west coast of India next to the mighty Western Ghats, you’d see how the Monsoon is indeed an emotion to the people living there. While...

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