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Seasons at Wild
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Winter (Oct. – Feb.)
Cold nights and sunny days, the best
time for a relaxed rejuvenating holiday. Bonfire and barbeque with
rounds of drink keep the spirit going.
The brooks witness
the return of stream birds like Himalayan Pied Kingfisher, White
Capped and Plumbeous Redstarts. The migratory birds descend in large
numbers and take over the wetlands .
Must carry:
Warm Jacket, hat and gloves. |
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Spring (March
– April)
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Pleasant weather,
local showers and bird chirping, the peacocks start dancing and the
red jungle fowl start calling. Best time for outdoor treks and
overnight camping in wilds.
Must carry:
Back pack and good walking shoes. |
An Indian peafowl |
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Summer (May –
June) |
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The brooks start
dying down, what was a river is almost a trickle. Though this
doesn’t deter the elephants and the Spotted Deer to herd together.
The best time for photography and most adventurous as elephants are
all around the retreat herding at the shrinking water holes. These
months have hot days and cool nights.
Must carry: T-shirts, shorts,
caps/hats and sunglasses. |
An
elephant close to a dried up stream |
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Monsoon
(July-September)
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The quietness is
broken by lightning and heavy rainfall, the lovely brooks take a
monstrous face, dangerous for most and adventurous for some. The retreat
gets cut off from the world, only way to reach is by wading furious
streams or on pony back. The best time for landscape photography and
adventure, the last 6 km drive is like making your own road.
Must carry:
Raincoat, floaters, T-shirts, shorts and gumboots. |
A Gypsy crossing a river |
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