Forests of India

India's landscapes change dramatically from one state to another.

The dense forests of the Western Ghats feel very different from the dry forests of Tamil Nadu. Some forest areas protect elephants, tigers and other wildlife. Others surround waterfalls, hills, lakes and trekking routes. There are also botanical gardens, eco-parks and wildlife-related attractions that provide an easier way for visitors to experience nature.

Over the years, my travels have taken me to several such places.

Some visits were specifically to forests and wildlife areas. In others, the forest formed part of the journey towards a waterfall, hill station or nature park. What interested me was not always wildlife alone. Trees, landscapes, walking trails, reservoirs and the relationship between people and these natural spaces were equally worth observing.

This page brings together my articles on forests, nature parks and wildlife-related places across India.

For now, the collection covers Karnataka, Kerala, Puducherry and Tamil Nadu. More states will be added as I continue exploring.

Karnataka

Forests in Karnataka State

Explore the forests and nature-related destinations I have visited across Karnataka, a state where the Western Ghats, wildlife habitats and hill landscapes create very different experiences.

Kerala

Forests in Kerala State

Kerala's green landscape extends well beyond its famous backwaters.

My collection includes parks, gardens, wildlife-related attractions and places where the forests of the Western Ghats form an important part of the experience.

Puducherry

Forests in Puducherry

Puducherry may be better known for its French heritage and beaches, but there are also green spaces and nature-related places worth exploring.

Tamil Nadu

Forests in Tamil Nadu State

Tamil Nadu has forests ranging from the Western Ghats and Nilgiris to the hills and protected landscapes of other parts of the state.

This collection brings together the forest, wildlife and nature destinations I have explored during my travels.

A forest need not always mean a safari.

Sometimes, it is a walk beneath old trees.

Sometimes, a waterfall hidden behind them.

And sometimes, simply a road disappearing into the green.

Happy travelling.