A Leafy Tale
by40 years- it takes for one palm tree to grow. But, a minute is all it takes for it to fall. A life source,…
Features
Icons of Anamalais – The Great Pied Hornbill
byLocated in the Anamalai Range of the Western Ghats, Valparai is one of the most pristine spots in Tamil Nadu. The huge trees that…
Icons of Anamalais – The Asian Elephant
byThe Anamalais range of hills that forms a part of the mighty Western Ghats is a treasure house of bio-diversity and home to a…
Call of the koel
by“The Asian Koel, you mean?” I asked Lingesh. We were debating the origin of its name. Lingesh Kalingarayar, a naturalist from Thadam experiences, who…
A FIELD GUIDE TO THE BIRDS OF COIMBATORE
byThe most essential tool in bird-watching is a field guide that contains information that will guide and help bird-watchers, especially beginners, to identify a…
9 Incredible Eco-Tour Moments in the Anamalais
byThere has always been a very strong relationship between human beings and travelling. We love the lush green forests and crystal clear water. It…
8 Blissful resorts to stay in Pollachi
byFrom heritage Bungalows with immense regal ambience to colonial-era tea plantations bolstering the glorious past to organic farmlands surrounded by lush green foliage, Pollachi…
Good ol’ Pollachi days
byI’d been shuttling between my room and kitchen since 9 a.m. on that sunny May morning; oversleeping had resulted in a half-hearted gym session…
BIRD-WATCHING, A FIRST-TIME EXPERIENCE
byMy interaction with winged creatures has been almost entirely limited to crows, peacocks and pigeons. While crows constantly stole my food during the hostel…
A trek, some wildlife and lots of thrills – Thoovanam Waterfalls
byWhen you have a bird’s eye view of a tall white waterfall surrounded by dense jungles and blue-green hills, you know you just have…