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A Run On The Raan

A really really long drive from Mumbai took the family to Zainabad in the Little Rann of Kutch, where we spent a couple of nights at Camp Desert Coursers. With helpful hints from Dhanraj Malik (the son of the ex nawab of Zainabad), we took jeep safari's into the barren rann to spot the wild asses (khur's) in their environment, spent quality time with thousands of pelicans and flamingos, got to glimpse the elusive chinkara gazelle and visit the first salt pans of the season. The outstanding hospitality of the camp led to new friends and spirited conversations over the challenges of the region, helping us understand better the unique ecosystem that is the Little Rann Of Kutch...

The Dangs Of Gujarat

A 750 km overnight weekend trip in the Dang tribal belt of Gujarat, took me through the Vansda and Purna National forests, Gira waterfalls, an overnight campsite at Killad, before emerging the next day in Maharashtra through the backroads of Mahal and Ahwa. Here are some glimpses of the forests, trails, campfires, royal orchards and the friendly people of the Dangs...