Thursday, September 5, 2013

Going Places - Kaziranga

I am taking part in the Write Tribe Festival of Words from September 1 - 7. The theme for this festival is "7" and mine is:

Going Places -  7 journeys I would like to take.


My 5th journey is a little different. Leaving behind the yatras and the mountains, this is a journey into the wild, into nature. This is Kaziranga!

There are many wildlife parks in India but I've always been fascinated by the Kaziranga National Park in Assam.

I think Kaziranga has it all, including tigers, leopards, elephants, deer, monkeys in particular the Hoolock Gibbon, the only ape found in India. 

But the animal that I really want to see is the Great Indian One-horned Rhino that is found (in India) only at Kaziranga.

And then while I'm there I thought I would throw in a tea estate as well. 


google maps: approximate location


One horned rhino at Kaziranga
image source wikipedia


Elephant journey
image source wikipedia


image source google images


Tea Estate, Assam - looks interesting
image source google images


Join me tomorrow on my 6th journey


My journeys so far:
Journey 1 = Krishna Yatra
Journey 2 = Ram Yatra
Journey 3 = Shiva Yatra
Journey 4 = Himalayan Adventure

(my 7 journeys series can be viewed here )

Day 4 posts that I enjoyed
Kajal's A Regal Affair - You'll have to read her post to find out what that regal affair is
Roshni's Favourite Childhood Movies - And some of them are mine too.


Have a terrific day and check out some day 5 posts.

Warm Regards
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Write Tribe

40 comments:

  1. Suzy , I have been to Kaziranga Park and we went on elephant back ride to watch the animals at 6 in the morning and we had to maintain absolute silence lest the animals get scared and run away.Lovely place.

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    1. Oh wow that must've been so amazing. I hope I will go there someday.

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  2. Wow! What great pics. I've on seen rhinos and elephants in the zoo. Not quite the same I'm sure!

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    1. Thanks Talya. I've seen rhinos at the zoo too but yep, not quite the same.

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  3. Inspite of having visited Assam, we missed Kaziranga since it was raining and the Park was also closed. Watching animals is a wonderful way to observe them doind their stuff. Somehow I hate the idea of a zoo but Sanctuary parks are okay.

    Joy always,
    Susan

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    1. Hi Susan. That must've been so disappointing. I hear Assam is very beautiful.

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  4. Great pics! I have never been to Kaziranga Park, but would love to explore it sometime...it's on my bucket list of places to visit! It sounds like you have been on some wonderful adventures.
    Penny
    http://pennymcdanielspiritualguidance.blogspot.com

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    1. Hi Penny. Haven't been there yet but hoping and praying that someday I will.

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  5. Its a part of my travel list as well!! I love the travel list..

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  6. Kaziranga remains one of those destinations I hear and see so much about but have somehow never come around to making plans to visit the same...

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    1. Hi Mahabore - it's been my dream ever since I was little.

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  7. Today's yatra is unique.Even I wish to visit Kaziranga. i have read a lot about it.Very beautiful pics!

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    1. Thanks Usha. Whoever visits Kaziranga just raves about it. I hope someday you can visit K too.

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  8. I've been to Kazironga, Suzy and it is beautiful! We had an elephant ride there and a crazy ride in a jeep when we went looking for the rhinos. Yes, we saw them. The government guest house we stayed at was fantastic with charming accommodation and great food. We saw massive betel vines along the tea gardens.

    I love your theme of places for the 7-day festival!

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    1. Thanks Vidya. Glad you like my theme. I am also enjoying writing these posts and taking the virtual journeys with everyone.

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  9. Now that I have the right equipment (the photographic one of course) I would love to go there some day. Great snaps !

    PhenoMenon
    http://throodalookingglass.com/2013/09/stag/

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    1. Hi Pheno - not my snaps but hopefully someday when I do go there, I can replace these with my own!

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  10. Oh! You made my heart yearn to be there

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    1. Glad my posts are giving a lot of people the travel bug. Will look forward to your Kaziranga post.

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  11. Your adventure stories may inspire me to plan one in near future... Lovely

    http://shellymona.wordpress.com/2013/09/05/soaring-over-cloud-seven/

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  12. Suzy,you are such an interesting Travellers.All the places you have explored it must be one hell of a journey for you.

    Pictures say it all.:)

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    1. Hi Anu - these are my dream journeys and God willing one day I'll do them all.

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  13. Wow, I'd like a jouney like that too...out in the wild...and the tea gardens just look awesome.

    Thanks for making a mention of my post here, Suzy. Much appreciated :) Hugs!

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    1. You are welcome Kajal. Yes those tea estates look so beautiful.

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  14. Suzy! Beautiful post and from now, Kaziranga is on my list to visit:)
    www.vishalbheero.wordpress.com

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    1. Thanks Vishal. Maybe you could organise a blog fest at Kaziranga :)

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  15. Thanks to you, Suzy
    I visited a marvelous place although it was virtual :)

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    1. Thanks Ruchira - I'm taking a virtual tour too with all of you and enjoying it heaps.

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  16. Never been to Kaziranga..but seeing the photos, I guess I should add it to my list of places to see.. :)

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    1. Hi Aparna. It looks like an awesome adventure. I hope you get to do it someday. Thanks for visiting.

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  17. Wow...Must visit it someday..BTW love your idea of sharing other posts ... "pay it forward" rules!!!

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    1. Thanks Shiva. I hope you do. It's my pleasure to pay it forward.

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  18. WOW it sounds like an amazing place. I hope you get to go!!

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    1. Thanks Kathy I believe it is really beautiful and absolutely worth seeing. I hope I will get there someday.

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  19. I hope to go there soon with the Bombay Natural History Society. Let's see if it works out.

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    1. oh wow Corinne. Lucky you. Hope it works out for you. Will look forward to a post when you visit.

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  20. Thanks so much for the feature! <3
    I would love to go on an elephant ride in a national park someday!

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    1. You are welcome Roshni. I too would love that elephant ride.

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