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Welcome to “Watching wild birds in India:
A Journey to Paradise!!!”

Discover the Birds of India

Explore the mist-filled forests, river valleys, mountains and ghats of India

Field Notes from the Wild

Personal birding stories, travel reflections, and encounters from the trails — capturing the colors, calls, and hidden wonders of India’s untamed wilderness.

Gear, Guides & Birding Tips

From binoculars to field guides, find trusted gear recommendations, expert tips, and helpful insights to make your bird-watching adventures unforgettable..

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Not to Be Missed…

Uttarakhand
Dandelli
Old Magazine House
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🕊️ Bird Watcher

A bird watcher is someone who enjoys observing birds casually, often as a relaxing hobby or connection with nature.
Usually enjoys watching birds in parks, gardens, or during travel.
Doesn’t necessarily keep detailed records or use advanced equipment.
Focuses more on the experience — the joy, beauty, and peace of seeing birds.
May not always identify every species or chase rare sightings.

🪶 Example:
“I love sitting on my porch and watching the bulbuls and sunbirds — I guess I’m a bird watcher.”
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🦅 Birder

A birder takes bird watching a step further — it’s more of a passion or pursuit than a pastime.
Actively seeks out new species and keeps a life list of sightings.
Travels to specific locations, sometimes even remote ones, to find rare birds.
Uses binoculars, scopes, field guides, and birding apps.
Deeply interested in bird behavior, calls, and identification.
Often part of birding communities or birding groups

🪶 Example:
“He woke up at 4 a.m. to catch the first call of the Ward’s Trogon — a true birder!”

Kodaikanal Lake — The Shimmering Heart of the Hills

Nestled in the misty folds of Tamil Nadu’s Western Ghats, Kodaikanal Lake glimmers like a jewel amid rolling hills and whispering pines. Shaped like a star and spread over sixty acres, this man-made wonder breathes life into the hill town, drawing both travelers and dreamers to its tranquil embrace.

In the early morning, a soft veil of mist hovers above its still waters, broken only by the gentle rhythm of rowboats gliding across its silver surface. The air carries the scent of eucalyptus and wildflowers, while the surrounding paths invite walkers, cyclists, and quiet observers to linger by its edges.

As twilight falls, the lake mirrors the changing hues of the sky — violet, gold, and indigo — until the first stars appear, echoing the lights that twinkle along the shore. More than a scenic spot, Kodaikanal Lake is the serene soul of the hills — where nature, reflection, and timeless charm meet in perfect harmony.

Take The Stairway…
Lez

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Completed Journeys

Sela Pass – The Gateway to Arunachal’s High Himalayas

Perched at an altitude of over 13,700 feet, Sela Pass stands as a breathtaking gateway between the towns of Tawang and Bomdila in Arunachal Pradesh. Wreathed in mist and snow for much of the year, this high-altitude mountain pass offers a landscape straight out of a dream — shimmering lakes, prayer flags fluttering in icy winds, and jagged peaks kissing the clouds.

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Rupa River in Arunachal Pradesh

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Ana Sagar

Ana Sagar Lake

Rajasthan

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Backwoods Camp

Jia-Bharali River

Assam
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Banda

Banda

Sawantwadi

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