Three days, three buffer zone safaris, one four-year-old, and more wildlife than we had any right to expect — our family road trip from Hyderabad to Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve.
Nature Sprout’s Zeal Resort, Tadoba – An Honest Family Review
An unexpected cottage upgrade, packed safari breakfasts at 4:15 AM, and a staff member who made every early morning easier — our honest review of Nature Sprout’s Zeal Resort, Tadoba.
Ramtara Lake, Sloth Bears, and a Tigress Called Veera – Our Palasgaon Safari at Tadoba
Ramtara Lake at sunrise, a peacock’s courtship dance, sloth bears disappearing into bamboo, and a tigress called Veera — our Palasgaon safari was everything except what we expected.
Waiting for Balli – Our Navegaon Ramdegi Safari at Tadoba
We waited two hours for Balli to wake up. When he finally walked out between the jeeps, every single minute of that wait felt completely justified — our Navegaon Ramdegi safari at Tadoba.
Somnath Buffer Zone Safari – Tiger Cubs, a Leopard Flash, and the Magic of Patience
A 3:45 AM wake-up, a leopard flash, and two tiger cubs playing in a rocky stream — our Somnath Buffer Zone safari at Tadoba delivered more than we ever expected.
Gujarat Road Trip – Honest Thoughts, Trip Costs and What I Would Do Differently
We spent 8 days on a family road trip across Gujarat in January 2023. Here are our honest reflections, trip costs, what stood out the most and what we would do differently next time.
Monuments That Refused to Stay Gone
A personal essay on Somnath, Akshardham and Rani Ki Vav — three places in Gujarat where destruction, burial and violence failed to have the last word.
Ahmedabad – Where Gandhi’s India Meets a UNESCO World Heritage City
Planning to visit Ahmedabad in Gujarat? Here is a complete travel guide covering Sabarmati Ashram, Akshardham Temple, Kankaria Lake, Sabarmati Riverfront, Sidi Saiyeed Mosque and the best Gujarati food experiences.
What Outlives the Stone
A personal essay on Modhera, the Gir lions and the Bet Dwarka ferry — on the kinds of endurance that leave no monument, and the things that simply keep going.