Vol 2 | Issue 2 – 3 | July – Sep 2017
The Race of a Lifetime
Abhilash Tomy, the first Indian to do a solo non-stop circumnavigation of the globe, is preparing for a bigger challenge in 2018.Commander Abhilash Tomy is not afraid to be alone at sea. “Solitude in itself causes me no turmoil,” he says,
Arunachal’s Anshu Jamsenpa The first woman to scale Mt Everest twice in 5 days
Arunachal Pradesh mountaineer Anshu Jamsenpa has recently become the world’s first woman to scale Mt. Everest twice in five days.Her ascent of the world’s tallest peak in the mighty Himalayas at 7.45 am on 21st May 2017 was her fifth ascent of the Everest overall, and the second after May 16.
Adventure Tour Operators Association of India 13th Annual Convention held at Kumarakom
Making India the Adventure Capital of the World* India is the only country in the world that offers every possible adventure activity.*ATOAI (Adventure Tour Operators Association of India) has taken upon itself to develop and market India as the adventure capital of the world.*
The Jaguars of Pantanal
While Amazon gets all the attention, the Pantanal is undoubtedly the best place on earth to spot Jaguars in the wild, the dense foliage of the Amazon makes it difficult to observe the animals, unlike the open marshes of the Pantanal and these marshes are home to some
A Life in the day of a Snake Eagle
A Short Toed Snake Eagle is a resident of most parts of the Indian Subcontinent. It is more popularly known as ‘The Snake Slayer’. It preys on reptiles, mainly snakes. It spots its prey either by hovering at a great height or by watching from a nearby vantage point such as a tall tree.
Karnataka Darshana Cycle Expedition
In a first-of-its-kind initiative, 52 Karnataka State Reserve Police (KSRP) personnel embarked on a two-week 1,700-km cycling expedition.During the cyclothon, named “Karnataka Darshan,” the policemen pedaled imported bicycles, spreading message about Swachh Bharat.
A Racey Morris Major!
Who said boys should have all the fun, right? This Bengalurean lass has a mind of her own and a list of achievements including first runner-up Ladies Open Class at the CEAT Sprint Rally 2017 & second runner-up Ladies Open Class at Maruti Suzuki Dakshin Dare 2017.
Photography Contest 2017
Theme : Elephants of IndiaAdventure & Wildlife Magazine held a photography exhibition on the occasion of World Elephant Day on 12th Aug 2017 at Honeycomb Art Gallery, Koramangala, Bangalore.The exhibition was inaugurated by Mr. Shafeeque K A, Co-Founder and Director of Honeycomb Art Gallery in the presence of Dr. Simha Shastry, Editor & Publisher, Adventure & Wildlife magazine and other stake holders.Nearly 75 entries were received from the photographer fraternity across the country, out of wh
Six women in a boat
A strong breeze blows across the placid Mandovi river bay in Goa as Lt. Cdr. Vartika Joshi expertly steers INSV (Indian Navy sailing vessel) Tarini towards the Mandovi jetty. Joshi’s all-woman crew is at their respective work stations as the gleaming white sailing vessel sails majestically towards the coast
Mesmerising Manas!
Ranjit Mondal, of Svasara Resorts, an avid Wildlife enthusiast, visits the mystical ranges of the Manas National Park during a month long vacation to his hometown Guwahati. After a week in the hustle-bustle of the city, his yearning for the wilderness led him to Manas.
Fitness is a way of life!
Actress Sangeeta Bijlani talks to our Editor Dr. Simha Shastry during the 5k walkathon organised by Sri Krishna Wellness, Yoga & Cultural Centre, to raise funds for students of Ashwini Charitable Trust.Dr. Simha: Hi Sangeeta, so fitness is a way of life to you.Sangeeta Bijlani: Yes, for me Fitness is a way of life, I can’t think of a life without exercise. Not just that, Yoga, Pranayama & Meditation is also part of my life. It is a way of being. I’ve been doing it for many many years. Exercise
The Mountain Gorilla
Mountain gorillas are found in three countries Uganda, Rwanda & Democratic Republic of Congo. The mountain gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei) is one of the two subspecies of the eastern gorilla. There are two populations. One is found in the Virunga volcanic mountains of Central Africa,
Kopal Goyal – Adventure Photographer, Climber & Filmmaker
Kopal Goyal – the first Indian female adventure sport photographer, and a Climber. Kopal Specializes in taking photos and Videos of the sport of Climbing.Born in 1992, Kopal Goyal completed her basic schooling in Ranchi. After Schooling, She did her graduation in Mass communication,
MV Mahabaahu
The ship MV Mahabaahu is India’s only five star ship with a very large common space area.The Mighty Brahmaputra river which is rated as amongst the top ten major rivers of the world flows in from Tibet and the Himalayan ranges to flood the valley of Assam and an entire nation of Bangladesh.
Spotting the Spotted spectre while on foot
Kabini, 2nd July 2017 6.40PM, Dammanakatte range – After returning from the forest department safari, Photographers Amith Bhavikatti & Kalyan Chakraborty were at the parking area of the camp, when they were signalled by a couple of local villagers known to them.On following them for a
Bangalore Bicycle Championships The Bangalore Classic Road Race
It was really early on 16th July 2017, Sunday morning that we drove towards Century Sports Village, the starting point of Bangalore Bicycle Championships – Bangalore Classic Road Race. The Facebook page for the event said the elite and masters Categories were a mind blowing – 132
World first hydrogen-powered and zero-emission passenger Train
World first hydrogen-powered and zero-emission passenger train named as Coradia iLint was unveiled in Germany. The first of its kind ecofriendly train has been developed by French rail company Alstom.The Coradia iLint only emits excess steam and condensed water into the atmosphere.
STAND UP PADDLE RACING
Whether its a fun race, an epic downwinder or a grueling endurance race, there’s a style of Stand Up Paddling for everyone. Even if you’re new to the sport, Stand Up Paddling clubs all over Australia are keen to get you racing.When someone mentions SUP,
Ignoring nutrition can undo months of marathon training
Running long distances comes naturally to us.According to biologists, endurance running has played an important role in our evolution. The human body stays cool by sweating rather than panting, giving us the ability to run distances that would overheat other animals, making us better hunters. So,
Pench – The Land of Mowgli, Revisited
Down the memory laneA trip back in time for me…as this was the forest where I was blessed with my first decent tiger sighting, and also some classic images of a tigress on a rock! I can never forget 8th of March, 2007
In Focus – Madhya Pradesh – The Heartland of India
Madhya Pradesh – the heritage heartland of India. The Central province of India, known as Madhya Pradesh is blessed by nature, abundant in biodiversity, steeped in history and alive in terms of Culture. For those who like to live it up on the edge and go beyond the ordinary to explore the best of the jungles, a holiday in Madhya Pradesh is definitely a treat for them. The varied flora and fauna that the dense jungles offer a traveller makes Madhya Pradesh the gateway to a life changing experienc
