Tigers Run The Economy Of Sawai Madhopur

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Tourism is the only source of income in 'Tiger City' Sawai Madhopur in Rajasthan State of India.The whole economy of Sawai Madhopur is dependent on tourism, primarily due to the presence of Ranthambore National Park a tiger sanctuary where tigers are protected from poachers  by the Government as well as the people living in Sawai Madhopur.The 60 odd tigers attract tourists from all over the world. In 2016 number of visitors to Ranthambore National Park touched 400,000.

Lunch At The Ranthambore Bagh

We stayed in the Ranthambore Bagh a Hotel run by Aditya -Dicky-Singh. I believe a dairy was converted into a hotel with the help of the State Government and today it is the closest hotel to tiger sanctuary. Excellent food is served in the lawns with monkeys chattering and playing in the tree tops.

Ranthambore Park Car park

The Ranthombore Bagh

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Aditya Singh is an avid wildlife photographer, conservationist, activist and a trained engineer.His images have enthralled many and have given him a following worldwide.  He has lent his expertise to BBC, Nat Geo etc .He has a natural flair for adventure and can keep everybody enthralled with his Tiger Stories which he has in plenty .In one of his tales he told us that when cubs are born the Wildlife department posts   forest guards to ensure that new borns do grow up into strong tigers. When the mother is away the guards go close to the cubs to check them out. During one such check the cub caught hold of the walky talkie antenna. The tug o war which ensued ended with the antenna in the cubs mouth and the remainder of the walkie talky in the Forest  Guards hands. The guard quickly took a selfie from his phone to ensure that he is not debited Rs 10,000 in his next salary. 

Ranthambore Safari Gypsy

Tigers survey their entire territory by walking along their fixed route which they mark by leaving scratch marks on tress along his route and urine spray. If any other tiger ventures into  this territory it is fight unto death. By 8am tigers finish their daily routine and go to sleep inside some bush and then cannot be seen. So get up at 5am. Rush to the sanctuary and enter at 6am. Believe me the bones freeze even with the warmest clothes. 

 At last the gate of the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve.Earlier it was the gate of the personal hunting ground of the Maharajah of Sawai Madhopur. Once inside the tracker asks you to remain silent because he is trying to listen to the sounds of the jungle. He is trying to hear alarm calls from various animals like deer, monkey-langur,crows etc which they give off upon sighting any big carnivore. These alarm calls allow the fastest of the group to get away but the slowest becomes the prey.

Then came good news. A Tiger had killed a deer, eaten it and gone to sleep close to the road. All the Safari vehicles headed towards the spot and collected there. We had the first look at a wild tiger who was sleeping without a care in the world. Getting off the vehicle was a strict NO. There was an atmosphere of excitement and jubilation because Spotting a tiger in the jungle is considered to be a sort of big victory, feeling of success and satisfaction.               

There was an atmosphere of excitement and jubilation because Spotting a tiger in the jungle is considered to be a sort of big victory, feeling of success and satisfaction. However The drivers of the several Safari Gypsy were looking satisfied. The Trackers were looking smug. The tourists were looking awestruck at seeing a tiger from such close range. Of and on the tail would go up or the ears would twitch leading to oohs and aah. But the real thrill of seeing a Tiger walking in the forest was missing. Not for  long though. 

A deer appeared on the scene grazing towards the sleeping tiger .There was a hushed silence-pin drop. Without realising the deer walked up to the tiger and upon seeing him gave a loud alarm call and made off at high speed.The tiger jumped up , but probably realised his stomach was full and made no efforts to chase. But afternoon siesta was over. He started his walk and went about spraying his ID on the trees and all the jeeps desperately tried to follow him with advice-HOLD FAST. The ride was rough and we had to struggle to not fall off the open gypsy.

The day was made. We had Spotted a Ranthambore tiger, had our share of thrill and adventure and we headed back to the Ranthambore Bagh to boast to  all other travellers over there about our adventure. Their complexion slowly became green.

The next day we checked out and Checked in at the Jhoomar Baori- A Rajasthan Tourism Hotel slap in the middle of the forest-genuinely middle. It was the hunting lodge of the Maharajah in its earlier glorious days.

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Khajuraho-The Ancient Temples With Exotic Sculptures

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Khajuraho Temple-Located approx 600 Kms from Delhi, in the state of Madhya Pradesh there is the Khajuraho Temple, built and forgotten in the 12th to 15th Century and lost in the forests. The local villagers knew about the existence of the Khajuraho Temple and took whatever care they could, till in the 19th century the British Archeological experts carefully dug up and restored 22 out of the 80 temples. Khajuraho is famous for its erotic carvings and sculpture and it is not possible to describe the same. It can only be felt by physically seeing them with one’s own eyes. Only 10% of the Khajuraho sculptures on the outside of the double walls of the temples have an erotic nature while the rest depict the normal life of women in those times.

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 Whatever may have been the reason for carving out the erotic sculpture-some say it depicts the virile power and strength of the rulers, others say it was an educational tool for teaching young boys about the facts of life- these are unique in the world and have been described by various tourists as exotic, erotic, exciting, educational and quirky depending on the feelings generated in their minds. Khajuraho has its own airport and there are hotels of all types,5* to Tourist Lodges for back packers, good roads with transportation facilities .An overall exciting and unique experience awaits you at Khajuraho which will transport you to a different era in time.

India is today a top destination for tourists and Khajuraho India is one of the most visited tourist places. The best  time to visit is from September to March.

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The North East States- Seven Beautiful Sisters In India

The Seven Sisters, states namely Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh comprise the North eastern States of India, each having its own individual characteristics(based on which the area was divided) but also having the same overall culture and interdependence.India has become a top destination among places to travel and the North East is one of the popular tourist places. 

1. The highlights of any trip to Gauhati (Capital of Assam) are the Cruise on the River Brahmaputra with forest covered hills rising on both sides of the river and a Wildlife Trip to the Orang and Kaziranga National Park abode of the one horned Rhinoceros. The Kamakhya Temple-atop the Nilachal Hill- with its tantric rites and animal sacrifice does need a strong heart. Jatinga is the place where birds commit suicide and the most renowned scientists and ornithologist have till today not been able to explain the strange phenomenon.

2. Shillong, capital of Meghalaya, 3 hours by road from Gauhati and having numerous mountains, lakes, waterfalls, caves and gardens has been described as the “Scotland Of The East”. The town at a height of 4500 feet earlier was the Capital of undivided Assam and was developed by the British from 1870 onwards accordingly. The Shillong Peak at 6000 feet is worth visiting for the panoramic view and Cherapunji has the record of being the wettest place on earth with rainfall measured in feet. Rain is mostly at night with days being sunny and bright.

3. Tripura, with its capital at Agartala, has a small area but large population. Tripura shares its boundary on 3 sides with Bangladesh and Assam on the fourth. Tripura is famous for its magnificent palaces out of which Neermahal-water palace-built in the middle of the Rudra Sagar lake is the most adventurous because the only way to approach it is by motor boat

4. Manipur with its capital Imphal-14 hours by road from Gauhati-is surrounded by forest covered hills on all sides. The roads are narrow and surrounded by forests and mountains on all sides. The wild life is typical with some rare species of Deer. Being close to Burma border, the markets are flooded with cheap imported goods. Lake Loktak, 46 KMs from Imphal is an important tourist spot with its floating huts and fishing activities.

5. Mizoram-Land of the Hill People –has its capital at Aizawl and is also referred to as Scotland of The East. It shares its boundary with Bangladesh and Myanmar being the southernmost state of the Northeast .Rolling hills, thick bamboo forests, lakes, rivers, morning mist are the main characteristics of the Highlands. The forests have a large and rich variety of fauna from tigers, elephants, deer etc. Main tourist attractions are the various Lakes (each lake has an enchanting story) and several National Parks and Tiger Reserves.

6. Nagaland with capital at Kohima is home to the people of the warrior Naga tribe. It is also the eastern corner of India and shares the international boundary with Myanmar .The warm and hospitable Nagas are friendly and welcome tourists. Kohima was the place e where the Japanese and British fought fiercely across Tennis Court in the DC Bungalow. The Tennis Court battle was the turning point in the war in the east and there are relics from the time like Tank Museum, WWII Cemetery, DC Bungalow etc. The highest point is 12000 ft high. Overall the terrain is mountainous and covered with forests. Dance, Song and Music are an integral and important part of Naga culture.

7. Arunachal Pradesh shares its boundary with Myanmar, Bhutan, Assam and China. The whole area is claimed by China with India hotly contesting the claim. The mountains become higher as you move north into the Himalayas. The name means the Land of the Dawn Lit Mountains. There is heavy army presence everywhere. Twang, located at 10,000 ft is the northern most towns and has the best views of the mountains, and is a must for visitors. The North Eastern States are about pristine natural beauty which has not suffered much human interference.
The capitals of the 7 states are connected by air and road and soon will be connected by rail also. The flight from Delhi to Gauhati is about 3 hours.
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Surajkund Crafts Mela,India

The Main Gate,Surajkund Crafts Mela 2012, India

Every year, a state from India is selected as the theme for the Surajkund Crafts fair and the entire ambience is designed accordingly. For 2012, Assam was the theme for the fair. Besides, showcasing handlooms and textiles, artistes and troupes from the north eastern state  performed traditional dance forms.

Rhinoceros Found only in Assam ,India

Organized annually by the Haryana Tourism Department in the month of February,the Surajkund Crafts Mela is a delightful handloom and handicraft fair. It is planned every year to promote the traditional Indian Handicrafts in a rural environment at Surajkund in Faridabad, about 45 minutes drive from  New Delhi. Organized for the first tme in 1981, the Surajkund mela has come along way is today a strong platform for Indian artists and craftsmen to not only display their skills in the  arts and crafts field but also to promote handicraft production and sale.

Colorful Coffee & Tea Mugs

Khurja ,approx 90 KMs from Delhi has developed into a center for Ceramic Mugs. The cluster of small industries, kilns etc produce brightly colored ceramic mugs somtimes with exquisite designs.The prices were quite reasonable at Rs 300 (US$6) for 6 pcs.

Blue Glaze Pottery from Rajasthan

The art of making blue glaze pottery came to Rajasthan via Kashmir. The name comes from the eye-catching Persian blue dye used to color the clay. TheJaipur blue pottery, made out of Egyptian paste, is glazed and low-fired. The colour range is restricted to blue derived from the cobalt oxide although other non-conventional colours, such as yellow and brown are sometimes included.

Printed and Embroidered Kurtas

The  cotton kurta tunics and kurti tops are all hand-crafted in India. (People from India were the first to grow cotton!) Kurtas are available in a wide range  of textures, colors, and sizes. These beautiful Indian tunics and tops are very comfortable and great for any season. 

Exquisitely  Crafted Woodwork Display

Over the centuries, each region in India developed its unique style of wooden structures, carvings and inlay work. The states of Jammu and Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka and Kerala figure on this list.Some of the most common motifs engraved wooden items are flower pots, a variety of flowers, parrots, peacocks and pigeons, besides deer, horses and elephants.This particular piece was being sold for Rs 100,000 or US$2000.

Woodwork Crafts,Surajkund, India

In Madhya Pradesh the artisans work on different varieties of wood – teak, dhudi, sal and kikar with great sensitivity and skill, turning them into fabulous works of art. The famous wooden articles of Madhya Pradesh are painted and lacquered toys boxes, bedposts, cradle frames and flower vases, to name a few. Gwalior, Sheopur-Kalan, Rewa and Budhni are the main centres of wood lacquering in the state.

Troupe From Congo

Video of Congo Troupe

The fair is not only limited to exhibitions of artwork but also presents the visual delight to its visitors in the form of special folk dances and musical evenings at the open-air theatre.Surajkund Mela offers opportunities to experience the traditional dances and folk art forms of India. The musical evenings at the open-air theatre are a high point of the fair.Troupes from all participating countries and Indian states take part in the musical evenings.

The Uzbegistan Troupe

The 2012 Mela  witnessed the participation of Thailand,Congo and Central Asian republics like Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgystan besides the seven SAARC countries. Artists and artisans from Congo and Central Asian republics like Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgystan participated and performed in the fair. 

Colorful  Fabrics From Kashmir

Kashmir is famous for Pashmina, Shahtoosh and woollens. Among other fabrics silk and tweek are also very famous fabrics of Kashmir.

Handcrafted Handbags

Indian Handmade Bags have become trendy and are known for their lively and vibrant colors which have the power to spice up even an ordinary outfit. The trendy handmade bags come in a variety of designs, shapes and colors and suit ladies of all ages and styles.

Stone Statuettes

These statuettes are crafted using natural stone that are procured from the best quarries of the country.Depending on the location in India the craft has evolved over the years. Sculptre was an integral part of Indian Temples built by various rulers over the centuries and local clusters developed having skill in working on the local stone available.

Wooden Toys

These wooden toys are first handcrafted from wood and then finished using lacquer and color.The coloured lacquerware toys have provided entertainment and knowledge to village children for centuries.

The Tajakistan Stall

The Tajiks share language,culture and history with Afghanistan and Iran and 90% of this Central Asian country is covered with mountains.In the 20th century Tajakistan became a part of the USSR and later got its independence after the breakup of the USSR.Weaving is the most popular craft of Tajakistan.

The Nepal Stall

Nepal  crafts range from stone, wood or metal crafts, textiles, paintings, jewelry, village made crafts and exclusive handmade traditional works

The Hansiba Stall

 Hansiba is the fashion brand of STFC which represents thousands of women with precious skill of hand embroidery & craft. Named after Hansiba, SEWA’s first & senior-most artisan and an inspiring symbol of everything the organization stands for it showcases some of India’s timeless embroidery skills.

The Thailand Stall

The Arts and crafts of Thailand  enrich the country's  cultural heritage and  add to the traditional history of Thailand. Thailand has always enjoyed peaceful regime and this has helped the growth and development of its rich heritage of art and culture.

Afghanistan Stall

Arts and crafts in Afghanistan consist mainly of sculpture, pottery painting and rug making. Afghanistan is world famous for the crafting of ornate rugs and carpets.

Uzbekistan Stall

National arts and crafts occupy a prominent place in the cultural heritage of Uzbekistan. The national arts and crafts include engraving on copper, wood, and plaster-based material; jeweler's arts; carpet making; ceramics; ornamental embroidery, gold embroidery; decorative currying of tanned leather; silk spinning; making of decorative braids; inlaid works on musical instruments; painting on papier-mache; creation of decorative boxes for local tobacco; baskets, cradles, chests, and many other types. Throughout the centuries, handing down of artistic traditions from one generation to the next has never stopped.

The Pakistan Stall

Brass,Onyx and Wood Crafts, Carpets and Weaving, Furniture, Jewellery , Leather and Pottery.These are the crafts which have developed in the area from the Mohenjo Daro times.

The Maldives Stall

The Maldives Crafts consist of Wooden Lacquerware, Boat Building,Mat making from dried colored reeds,art calligraphy and wood  and stone carving.

 The Bhutan Stall

Bhutan has 13 traditional arts and crafts which are known as zorig chususum and are deeply rooted in Budhist philosophy.besides being highly attractive and deorative,the arts are  symbolic and relate to 13 different subjects.

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Nagpur-The Orange City of India

Nagpur Orange Wholesale Market


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Nagpur,located at the exact center of India on the Deccan Plateau is famous for its Juicy oranges-known as Nagpur Mandarin-,so much so that Nagpur has earned the sobriquet The Orange City. The NRCC-National Research Center for Citrus,also located in Nagpur has done some excellent work to increase the yield and taste of the Nagpur Mandarin(Nagpur Orange) .The soil and climate of the Vidarbha region is ideal for the cultivation of oranges with the  season lasting from  October to February.India has become a top destination for travellers all over the world and the Orange City with its tourist attractions as described below has become a popular tourist place.

Zero Mile Marker, Nagpur

Nagpur lies at the exact  geographical center of India and the precise point is marked by the Zero MileStone. All distances in India are calculated from here and the distances of many major cities of India are engraved on the pillar.The Zero Milestone  is the geographical heart of India. Nagpur also is the winter capital of Maharashtra and therefore has a Vidhan Sabha, alongwith a  Nagpur bench of the High court and the Reseve bank of India.

All India Radio, Nagpur

Akashvani-The Hindi (Devnagari) name for All India Radio- is the national radio broadcaster. In Nagpur there is a 1 MW transmitter broadcasting at a frequency of 1566Khz.

The Ambazari Park

     The Ambazari Garden has several amusements which children can enjoy. There is a musical fountain which rises & falls creating a beautiful symphony of music & water. 

Children can enjoy a ride on the mini train, swing along with the Columbus boat or play on a fighter aircraft. The structure of a mammoth dinosaur at the entrance is a popular draw among kids & tourists alike.

The Ambazari Lake, Nagpur

Ambazari Lake is a picnic spot popular among  locals & tourists alike , who throng to the place during the  weekends and the evenings. A pleasant  boat ride can be enjoyed on the Ambazari Lake.

Futala Lake, Nagpur

Futala lake ,once used only for washing cattle has been developed into the most popular tourist place in Nagpur.At night multicolored lights and two red fountains and one white but very tall liven up the place which draws more than a thousand visitors daily.

Restaurants Opposite Futalal Lake, Nagpur

Opposite the Futala Lake esplanade there are several restaurants and these along with road side vendors convert the  Futala Lake tourist place into an enjoyable picnic spot.

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Hanuman Temple, Telankhedi Nagpur

 The Sankat Mochan Temple of Nagpur attracts devotees and pilgrims of all age groups for deliverance from their individual problems.

Kalyaneshwar Shiv Temple, Telankhedi, Nagpur

The 400 years old Telankhedi Shiv Temple draws devotees of Lord Shiva ,the fascinating and powerful diety of the Hindu trinity who represents death and dissolution.

The Tekdi Ganpati Temple

Tekdi means hill,and this temple of Lord Ganesha is more than 250 years old. Lord Ganesha is regarded as the remover of obstacles and also the Lord of Beginings. More than 5000 devotees attend the temple daily and the number goes upto 10,000 on Ganesha Chaturthi. Sachin Tendulkar is one of the celebrity devotees and he gets a  good score  everytime he prays here.

Heritage Sites ,Nagpur

One of the heritage monuments of Nagpur.

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Japanese Garden, Nagpur

Green and Refreshing the Japanese garden has iron structures which give it the name of Japanese garden.

Inside Japanese Garden,Nagpur

The refreshing atmosphere inside the Japanese garden makes it the ideal place or a healthy and brisk morning walk.

The Maharajbagh Botanical Garden

The Maharajbagh Botanical Garden ,located in the center of the city,is a bio-diversity park with a zoo having various animals inside it.

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Meandering Nag River,Nagpur

The Nag river meanders like a Cobra across the Deccan Plateau and flows through the middle of Nagpur. The course of the river resembles a cobra which is called Nag in Hindi and hence the name Nagpur.

The Deekshabhumi Stupa is an important Budhist Religious Place for Budhists in Nagpur.

Nagpur is famous for its oranges and the whole sale market is known as Mohan Patel Orange Market. Just for idea sake we purchased 200 Oranges for Rs 1000(US$20) and they weighed 25 Kgs. An 8Kg Box of green table grapes cost Rs 350( US$7).
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The video below gives some feel about the market.

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