Masai Mara is a wildlife reserve in Kenya, known for its rich diversity of animals and breathtaking landscapes. The wildlife in Masai Mara is a sight to behold, with over 95 species of mammals and over 570 species of birds.

It is Day 5 and you are at a small and intimate Purni Mara Bush Camp put up within the award-winning Ol Kenyeri Conservancy. This private Conservancy lies on the eastern side of Masai Mara National Reserve and is supposedly

Masai Mara - Part 2. Day 3On day 3, it's early morning, along with Picnic Breakfast and Lunch, you once again leave the Little Governor's Camp to further explore this fabled savanna of Masai Mara, Kenya.With your fingers crossed, you proceed

Know Mara Part 1 It is not without reason that Masai Mara is fondly called Mecca of the Wild Life.Kenya is undoubtedly one of the best wildlife destinations in the world. Its legendary game reserves and famous national parks make it

Part 2 - Day 3 It is 05.54 am, and you have reached the Junona gate at Tadobe,15 minutes before the Gates open for the morning safari. We also know Tadoba as the Jewel of Vidarbha.As you meander between the tracks

Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve is reputedly the most famous of the 28 project Tiger Reserves in India. Established in 1935, this reserve, declared as the National Park 1955, is replete of pristine eco-system and rich bio-diversity. The 625 Sq, Km

In Part 1, you traveled from Chandigarh to Tabo via Shimla. In this sequel, you now continue with this fascinating journey, this time from Tabo to Kaza in this Picturesque Spiti Valley- Part 2. TABO​ So, after reaching Tabo the following morning, Mr.

Thereafter, crossing the amazing Shila Nulla, you ascend further up the arid hills and drive all alone over the rugged terrain for over 3 hours; you then reach your next destination–Langza. At the height of 4400mts above sea level, Langza is

alley, yet to be as popular as Leh-Ladakh, is an exceptionally picturesque place in Himachal Pradesh-India. A place screaming to get seen, appreciated and loved by its ever-growing visitors

Ngorongoro Crater is the UNESCO World Heritage Site in Tanzania that is a house to amazing wild life

It’s 8.30 pm and you have reached Bandra Terminus @Mumbai to board Train No 09707 to reach Jawai in Rajasthan by 11 am next morning. Located on the shore of the river and a Dam by the same name – Jawai,

Akin Masai-Mara in Kenya, Serengeti lies on the other side of the famous Mara River that is a part of Tanzania. The name ‘Serengeti’ of the largest National park here comes from the local Masai dialect - ‘Siringet’ that means

On this 4th enthralling day exploring the flora and Fauna, first at Tarangire National Park followed by Lake Ndutu in Tanzania, it’s time now to explore yet another exciting jungle of Tanzania – Serengeti.  Its 8am and your journey from Lake Ndutu to Serengeti now begins.But before

Game drives at Lake Ndutu in Tanzania presents you with exhilarating experience that one will always remember.

It’s 7.30 and you wake up to a beautiful morning. Mild breeze with dew-laden freshness is all around your cottage. After gobbling some sandwiches and chicken salamis from the breakfast table, you check-out from the Simbha Lodge and are now ready to

Be prepared for a fascinating experience if you decide to visit Tanzania for wild life viewing between the months of January-March. It is this time of the year that the reverse migration of Wildebeest, Zebras and other wild animals happens. You can

Visit the Iconic Statue of Liberty, CRRNJ Terminal as well as Ellis Island Immigration Station now designated National Museum of Immigration in single trip.

Luray Caverns at Shenandoah Valley Virginia

Niagara Falls in Canada is a place one should visit atleast once in their lifetime. After visiting this legendary falls I can say without doubt that this is one of the great natural wonders of the world. This

Travelling from Lake Louise to Banff in Canadian Rockies is a captivating 58 Km long drive via scenic route along the Bow Valley Parkway to the resort town in the Rockies - Banff.

Travelling from Jasper to Lake Louise, stunning hamlet in Alberta is a memorable experience passing along the ice-fields parkway stretch of Canadian Rockies and visiting the unique Glass-Floored observation platform constructed 280 meters over the Sunwapta valley

Jasper is a beautiful small mountain town in the Rockies, an island of civilization in Wilderness, also referred to as Gentle Giant of Canadian Rockies. A visit to this place is a must for any nature lover.

Enjoy the rare and unforgettable experience of viewing and feeling pristine wilderness of canadian rockies with rocky mountaineer.

Narration of experience while travelling by Rocky Mountaineer to the Rockies passing through Whistler, Jasper and Banff

Jhalana Forest, at the foothills of Aravalli range, is in the City’s heart of Jaipur. This maiden ‘Leopard Reserve Park’ comprising 23 Square Kms has in it all; hills, valleys, plateaus and sand dunes. Remarkably, it is the home to

Finally, this is the last of the 4 days visit to Ranthambore National Park. On reaching the Resort gate you realize that Guide Sunil and Driver Firoz have been replaced by Mukesh and Mehfooz. Sunil & Firoz are presumably accompanying India’s top Industrialist, Mukesh Ambani, who too

Experience of spotting the famous Bengal tigers at Ranthambore National Park on the 3rd consecutive day has been equally enthralling and captivating. Four Tigers along-with other interesting species witnessed like days before.

A fascinating journey within ‘Ranthambore National Park’ is something which cannot be missed by any wild-life aficionado. Come face to face for a rendezvous with its fabled residents – the photogenic ‘Bengal Tigers’ along with some exotic flora and fauna.

‘Ranthambore National Park” a 1734 Sq. Km. legendary reserve situated near the town of Sawai Madhopur in Rajasthan, India is home to approximately 65-70 Bengal Tigers and has rightly earned the moniker –‘TIGERWOODS’.

After the enchanting first and the Second Day of wandering in the massive forest of the Manas National Park, you now prepare to explore this wilderness for the third time in as many days. On this penultimate day, you plan to include the visit to

Visit the exciting Kakoijana, home to Golden Langurs. at Assam, India, near the famous Manas National Park

Wild Life at Manas National Park also known as Manas Tiger Reserve is something that any nature lover should visit at-least once in life time. The flora and fauna of this place is exceptional that has a incredible mixture

Migratory birds at Bhigwan in Maharashtra : Bhigwan, a paradise for migratory birds is situated 100 kms away from Pune in the state of Maharashtra. Here, the backwaters of Ujani Dam at Kumbhargaon in Bhigwan serve as an ideal habitat for several species of birds that travel thousands of Kms to

Visiting the Visiting mesmerizing Kashmir in Winter is an exceptional experience with snow covered mountains and enticing lakes giving you a heavenly feel. Srinagar and Gulmarg are two places a must to visit.

Following an unforgettable 11 day voyage from Vancouver to Seward with Seabourn Cruise besides an exciting 4 day stay in Alaska where you visit the famous Denali National Park, you fly back to Vancouver from Anchorage via Seattle. (Incidentally, as I write this blog a devastating earthquake measuring

After a near 22 hour flight from Mumbai that included a 4 hour layover at London’s Heathrow Airport you reach the bustling seaport in British Columbia – Vancouver. A City considered as most ethnically diverse place in the whole of

If you desire to see the life in Wilderness, then America’s most celebrated – Denali National Park and Preserve in Alaska is a perfect place to be in. It is sharp 6 in the Morning and David Cohen is there with his bus

On the final day of the fascinating 11 day Cruise with Seabourn Sojourn from Vancouver, you disembark this amazing ship for the last time at Seward Port in Alaska. However, before leaving for Anchorage and Denali, you experience a tour to the famous Kenai Fjords

The last leg of the fascinating 11day cruise from Vancouver to Alaska with Seabourn covering Capital Juneau, Inian Island, Icy Strait and finally Seaward. The excursions gave an exclusive view of exotic marine life like hump back whales, orca

This is the second part of the blog describing the incredible experience travelling on a eleven day, ten stop cruise with Seabourn from Vancouver in Canada and Seward in Alaska. This part covers the city of Wrangell, Sitka and visit

The most famous travel blogger from India Mr. Bhupender Gupta enunciates his exceptional experience travelling with Seabourn on an 11 day, 10 stop cruise from Vancouver to Seaward in Alaska. Part-1

From Srinagar to Pahalgam to Sonmarg to Leh to Nubra Valley to Pangong and back to Leh for final two days stay marks the end of this captivating tour of Kashmir & Ladakh. The sublime serenity of Leh-Ladakh is surreal and almost indescribable. A place where you can sense serenity among striking

As the near month long tour to the Unites States and the French Polynesian Islands reaches culmination at San Francisco. So does the crescendo of this incredibly trans-formative trip. Alcatraz Island and Muir Woods are the two fabled places to look forward

Signing off from an enchanting 11 day Cruise post visit to the beautiful French Polynesian Islands you reach Los Angeles International Airport enduring an eight hour long flight from Tahiti. So now begins the next leg of this tour, Los Angeles to San Francisco. Once out from

After a day’s halt each at the beautiful Tuamotus Islands of Rangiroa and Fakarava, the penultimate halt of the 11 Day Paul Gauguin Cruise is at yet another stunning Island named Morrea. (Morrea, means ‘Yellow Lizard’ in the Tahitian dialect) before its culmination at Tahiti. Situated within the Society Islands

Travel writer Bhupender Gupta pens his exceptional experience while travelling through the enchanting islands of French Polynesia with Paul Gauguin. This blog is of the island - Bora Bora, one of the most sought after locales for tourist from

Come, join me on a Journey into the Wild & Wilderness of Jim Corbett Tiger Reserve @ Uttrakhand India. A Jungle Fantasy where Geographical Boundaries blur and conflict of caste creed or religion remains nonexistent. Animals & Birds live to eat and procreate.

Huahine to Taha’a Huahine to Taha’a : As the Majestic Paul Gauguin departs from ‘Huahine’ alias “Sexy Woman” and elegantly cruises through the night towards another enchanting Island within the French Polynesia archipelago – Taha’a, also known as ‘Motu Mahana’ you wait in anticipation So you wake up

Cruise through the indescribably beautiful archipelago of French Polynesian Islands, with Paul Gauguin. Sexy ‘Huahine’ to begin with. The exceptionally enchanting and fabled French Polynesian Islands, situated in the heart of South Pacific Ocean, are beautiful enough to create mild tremor in the hearts of

In a little over 5 hour drive from the Sin City in the district of Nevada- Las Vegas to Los Angeles, the La-la Land, the House of Hollywood and Cultural Capital in California, you pass through wide roads, nondescript deserts and unassuming mountain

A Sin City ? A Gamblers Paradise ?? Indeed !! Las Vegas stands up to its fabled reputation every bit. Boozing, Gambling, Casinos, Night Clubs, Shows: decent, erotic, nude seem intrinsic & ubiquitous. As the Sun Sets, walking down this approx. 4 mile boulevard, more

If you have seen 2015 super hit Amir Starrer “3 Idiots”, you will know how Lake Pangong looks like. Surely, the incredible beauty of town Pangong Tso must have prodded actor Amir Khan and the entire unit of “3 Idiots” to pack their bags and

Situated 160 Kms north of Leh, Nubra Valley is a place rarely missed by any tourist visiting Leh-Ladakh. The fascinating ride on Double Hump Camels of Nubra in Ladakh is worth a visit. You would be not lucky, if, on the particular day, inclement

Generally, if you travel by Chopper, you get to see the spread of a lavish scenic platter in the hills as attractive as those in Gulmarg. However Gondola ride here is no less. From atop too, you get a wide

A wave of apprehension strikes you as Adil, tugs your luggage into his car early morning of mid-June, 2017. We are to leave Srinagar for Pahalgam, a place presently in the throes of militancy. Pahalgam situated within Anantnag District is in South

Travel in New Zealand Bhupender Gupta tracks New Zealand from the northern to the southern islands by road and concludes : New Zealand is a marvelous country that speaks of its grandeur through its surreal landscapes, enchanting lakes, picturesque mountains, pristine

After 10 days and over 3000 Kms of Self-drive cutting across the North and South Islands, on the penultimate day it was now time for a Rendezvous with towering Mount Cook in New Zealand. With the return flight scheduled to depart

During this leg of your tour to New Zealand you travel through Christchurch to Queenstown to Milford Sound. First by car and to Milford Sound by helicopter. Christchurch At Christchurch, the architecture of the Victorian times leaves little doubt in your mind that

18th June 2017, Pakistan defeated India in ICC Champions Trophy at Oval. You spend the night in cacophony of bursting Crackers totally dismayed, wondering why our youth in Kashmir had strayed. Were they betrayed or were they misguided??? Next morning Faroque with

Drive 145 km south of Auckland to reach Rotorua from Waitomo Caves, land of mesmerizing geysers and Maori warmth. Rotorua incidentally is also known as ‘Thermal City’. So, passing via Arapuni Road and NH5, within the northern Island of New Zealand (NZ is divided

Hazratbal Dargha – Srinagar Entrance – Hazratbal Dargha View of Dal Lake from Dargha Shikaras on Nigel Lake Nishat Garden House Boats Lined up at Nigel Lake Gurkha House Boat NO.5 Local Fishing at Nigel Lake Tulip Garden

While tracking New Zealand from the northern to the southern islands by road, one is compelled to conclude that NZ is more than the land of Kiwis & Cricketers. It speaks of its grandeur through its surreal landscapes, enchanting lakes, picturesque mountains,

Despite advice to the contrarian by well-wishers, you decide to visit Srinagar in strife. Reports were nevertheless inundated of clashes between the Kashmiris (call then Separatist, Militants or ordinary Kashmiris) and the security forces (Military, CRPF or Kashmir Police). But the voice within

Bhupender Gupta tracks New Zealand from its northern to its southern islands travelling by road. The conclusion then is that New Zealand is more than just the land of Kiwis & Cricketers as Indians believed it to be. It’s a marvelous