Pobitoro wildlife sanctuary is around 30km away from the Guwahati which is the capital city of the state of Assam. This is located in a small town called Mayong. The park remains closed throughout the monsoon however on my visit I was fortunate enough to spot some rhinos from the side of the road. Near the gate, there is a small trail which is okay for some bird watching. Here are some shots which I took.
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Wildlife Photography at Keoladeo National Park during the Monsoon
Keoladeo National Park is not visited by many people during the monsoon months. The purpose of my visit was to observe and photograph the rookery of herons and other birds such as spoonbills, storks, and cormorants. This is when herons and other birds breed on small islands in lakes or ponds within the national park. Other than this, there is a plethora of wildlife and wildlife activity around the park. For those who are really interested in wildlife photography, they should probably visit this place during the monsoon months. However, one must be aware that it would be extremely hot. I hope you enjoy the photos.
Wildlife Photography at Assam State Zoo
Assam State Zoo is one of the largest zoos in the Northeast region of India. The zoo is located in the Hengrabari Reserved Forest in Guwahati. The zoo is home to a large number of animals, birds and reptiles however on my two visits to this zoo, I only focused on photographing only a handful of mammals and bird species making it seem as if the photo was taken in a natural forest with no or hardly any manmade elements or structures.
Wildlife Safari at Rajaji National Park May 2025
I had again visited the Mohand zone of Rajaji National Park just last month in May. I had opted to do 2 safaris on two separate days, one evening and one morning safari. During my first evening safari, I was able to observe three different leopards. On my 2nd morning safari, I did not get much good sightings of the leopard but overall I was satisfied with the quality of the safari as I was able to photograph a variety of wildlife. My best sighting on the first day was the one of the leopard drinking from a small pool of water. On the 2nd safari, my best sighting I felt was the one of the Egyptian Vultures perched high up on the tree top. My next tour to this place would either be in November or December where I intend to do 6 or 7 back to back safaris. If anyone is interested in joining then do contact me on abhishekd77@hotmail.com. Here I am sharing various photos of the birds and mammals I was able to photograph.
Chambal River Boat Safari
I had taken the overnight train from Dehradun to Bharatpur and on arrival at Bharatpur, I headed to Kiran Guesthouse which is run by Tarun Singh who is also a well experienced naturalist. After taking a short rest, we decided to head over to Chambal which was around a 2 hour drive. One needs to arrive at Dholpur to get an experience of doing the Chambal river boat safari. Safari costs are on the high side. We opted for a 4 hour boat safari. We were able to get good sightings of Gharials, Skimmers, Crocodiles and various other rare birds and amphibians. It was a bit late in season however despite that, we were able to get some really good sightings.
A Day Out at the Himalayan Zoological Park
I had also made a visit to the Himalayan Zoological Park which is located around 3km from Gangtok. This was setup in 1991 and is a great place to observe Himalayan wildlife. The park is surrounded by forests all around and gives one a sense of wilderness. I had spent almost a full day here with the aim to observe and photograph many of the wildlife residents of the park. From photographing the clouded leopard to observing Red Pandas, I am sharing my photos of what all I photographed. I had used the Canon EOS R6 and the Tamron EF 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD Lens.
Wildlife Safari at Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve
I first visited Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve this year in the last week of of June, and I had been planning to go here for quite a while now. The reserve came under Project Tiger in the year 1995. The main aim was not only to photograph tigers but also try to capture the other residents of the forest such as Gaur, wild boar etc. This park, which is located in the state of Maharashtra, is one of the best places in India to observe and photograph tigers.
Birding at Mangalajodi Wetlands
Mangalajodi is a great place for birding from the months of December to March mainly for migratory birds. I had visited this place during the month of February. It is less than two hours drive from Bhubaneshwar which is the capital city of Orissa. Mangalajodi is a village located at the Northern edge of Chilika Lake.
Wildlife Photography at Nandankanan Zoological Park
Nandankanan Zoological Park in my view is the best zoological park in India that I have visited so far. I had visited this place on 2 different days while in Bhubaneshwar and I feel it is a great place to capture great wildlife moments even though it is a zoological park. Even though it requires a lot of patience to capture that moment or being at the right place at the right time. This zoo houses a lot of mammals, but I was mainly focused on capturing Indian wildlife. I had used my Canon EOS R6 and Tamron EF 100-400mm f4.5-6.3 telephoto lens.
Leopard Safari at Mohand Range
The images showcased in this post are from my 2 safaris which I did this month. Mohand zone is part of Rajaji National Park and is the best location to spot leopards. I had previously visited this area back in June and you could read about here. I was able to get very close up shots of the leopard as it was comfortable in our presence.