Rajaji National Park is not only a great place for mammals but also a great spot for birding. Here is a showcase of bird photographs taken at Rajaji National Park. These were taken in the summer.
Birding in Rajaji National Park
Abhishek Deepak
Mammals of Rajaji National Park
Here is a selection of images captured during my trips to Ranipur, Chilla range and also Ghori range of Rajaji national park. I had reasoanbly good sighting of animals when I visited the park in the months of May and June. Due to the heat even the animals are not easily seen and are in areas of shade. If planning a trip here in May or June then this is the time when there will be alot of traffic on the roads due to Char Dham Yatra and Rajaji is close to both Haridwar and Rishikesh which attracts alot of pilgrims every year.
Raptors at Rajaji National Park
Chilla is the most popular zone of Rajaji national park and it is in this zone that I have been able to capture a number of raptors. However the Crested Serpent Eagle is quite occassionally seen compared to the other raptors. The Chilla range has diverse habitat which include Sal forests, grasslands, dry forests, riverine forests, teak plantatations, semi-arid Bhabhar, mixed-moist and semi-moist jungles and due to this it supports a large range of wildlife.
Short Guide to Rajaji National Park
Rajaji National Park is one of the leading wildlife parks in the state of Uttarakhand and it borders with Jim Corbett National Park. This reserve was upgraded to a tiger reserve only recently in 2015 and then in 2016, it became the third reserve to be selected for relocation of tigers. Due to its accessibilty, one can arrive here by rail, road or air and this is bringing in more visitors each year. The reserve has a diverse range of wildlife from mammals of all sizes, birds and reptiles.
Dussehra Festival at Parade Ground in Dehradun
Dussehra is a major Hindu festival celebrated in India at the end of Navaratri each year and there alot of mythology to it which can be read by going to the wikipedia page. It is mainly a victory of good over evil.
Urban Birding in Dalanwala
Here is a selection of bird captures from my apartment in Dalanwala, Dehradun. Equipment used is the Canon 7D with the Tamron 150-600mm lens and Canon 70-300mm f/4-5.6 lenses. It is not an ideal place for bird watching or bird photography but it is amazing to see a number of bird varieties in an urban setting and that too without venturing far. It shows how birds adapt and thrive in urban surroundings inspite of noise, pollution etc.
Monsoon Photography
Now that the monsoons are over, here are some scenes of monsoonscapes taken during the morning in Dubra village near Dehradun. I got here with some friends by car. On arriving at the place, it seems very different in contrast to Dehradun. No traffic, no pollution, no noise and just the sound of nature and the other great thing is that it is only a small distance away from the main town of Dehradun.
Sweet Indulgence by Shraddha Waasan Review
It was my daughters eighth birthday back in June and I was looking for a good cake maker in Dehradun and using google maps, I came across “Sweet Indulgence by Shraddha Waasan“. After checking out reviews on her facebook page, I decided to meet her to dicuss requirements for the cake as my daughter wanted a Peppa Pig themed chocolate cake. Her cakes are all custom made depending on the requirements by her clients therefore if anyone that is based in Dehradun and needs a cake for a special occassion then I highly recommend her. Despite what we paid which was just around Rs.1000, it was very well worth it taking into account the hardwork and great flavour of the cake.
Review on Cafe De Piccolo
Cafe De Piccolo is an upscale coffee shop located along Rajpur Road near Sai Mandir in Dehradun. They have a good selection of food and drinks. The coffee shop is based in a very peaceful part of Dehradun surrounded by greenery compared to other areas of the city.
Winter Landscapes in Ladakh
Here I am sharing a small collection of landscape images taken by me during February of this year. I had photographed various locations in ladakh. Places visited were Leh, Shey, Korzok, Ulley and also a trek to Stok Kangri which you could read about by clicking here.