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Adventure and nature

Treks, safaris, diving and the outdoors, with honest advice on fitness, seasons and safety.

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Articles on adventure and nature

Easy and moderate treks for first-time trekkers in India, from Triund and Kheerganga to Coorg, Chikmagalur and Meghalaya's root bridges.

Where to try scuba diving or take a beginner course, from the Andamans and Lakshadweep to the Maldives, Thailand and the Great Barrier Reef.

A guide to rafting on the Ganga in Rishikesh: stretches and grades, the season, safety, what to wear and combining it with yoga and the aarti.

How to photograph tigers and wildlife on Indian safaris: choosing parks and zones, lenses, settings, light and ethical behaviour.

Where to go birdwatching in India, from wetlands full of winter migrants to forests with hornbills, with the best seasons for each.

When popular Indian national parks open and close, how the monsoon affects safaris, and how to plan wildlife trips around the season.

Honest advice about seeing the aurora: cloud, cold, patience, photography and why the experience is worth it even when the lights are faint.

Where to camp in the desert in India and abroad, from Jaisalmer's dunes and Ladakh's cold desert to Wadi Rum, the Sahara and Dubai.

Destinations where you can see volcanic landscapes, geysers and hot springs, from Iceland and New Zealand to Bali, Japan and Costa Rica.

How to enjoy wildlife experiences ethically, from safaris and elephant encounters to reefs and photography, and which attractions to avoid.

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