The walking safari

I admit I was scared.

February 13th 2008
The city: Gir is the last remaining refuge of the Asiatic lion(about 300 left), the only lions found outside of Africa. The Asiatic species is different from their African cousins in that they don't have prides, the male lion has a less luxuriant mane and hunts for himself. These lions once roamed all over northern India up to Iran and the Indian national emblem features 4 Asiatic Lions. I ... read more

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The Indus Valley civilization, one of the oldest in the world, dates back at least 5,000 years. Aryan tribes from the northwest invaded about 1500 B.C.; their merger with the earlier Dravidian inhabitants created the classical Indian culture. Arab in... ... read more

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Kanishka

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I'm a backpacking physicist and in my search for adventure, wildlife, waterfalls, rugged treks and philosophical discussions with the locals I almost always end up with more than what I bargain for. I've only recently started backpacking and prefer traveling alone since you get to really experience each place you visit as you mingle with the locals and other backpackers on the circuit. I travel on a tight budget, but as any backpacker knows the lesser you spend the more fun you tend to have and I travel Anthony Bourdain style.. no reservations! --I'll be adding more blogs real soon, so chec... full info

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