An encounter with wild elephants. May 12th 2008 The Sanctuary: Although Periyar is a tiger reserve no one I talked to had ever seen a tiger there and the main attraction were the elephants. Periyar is situated in the hills of the Western ghats with a lake at the top. Most safaris are by boat and you usually see wildlife early morning or in the evening when they come out to the lake. There is also a nature walk organized by the tourism de ... read more
Asia » India » Karnataka 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
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!
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