India: Monsoon Magic

July 2020

The shola grasslands and forests of the Western Ghats exhibit very high endemicity and are home to creatures found nowhere else

This damselfly is one of the many that flourish along the Western Ghats streams

The endemic dancing frogs signal out to potential mates and competitors by waving their feet and displaying contrasting webs

The Green Vine Snake is commonly seen and is a specialist bird and frog hunter

The Malabar Whistling Thrush, also known as the Whistling School Boy, nests in the crevices sheltered by waterfalls that come alive in the monsoons

The endemic Torrent Toad shows off its stunning underside in a last ditch attempt to ward off predators in the daytime

The gorgeous Malabar Gliding Frog can leap upto 10 meters and more using its large webbed feet.

Elephants enjoy the bounty of the monsoon, which provides them with plenty of food and water sources.

The Gaur is largest bovine creature in the world, and inhabits a range of the habitats we’ll be visiting.

The female of the Cross-backed Bush Frog has some of the most stunning eyes in the natural world!

“After every downpour, the Forests laugh - wild and free."

The monsoons are an exquisite time to experience the Indian wilderness. The dense evergreen jungles are filled to the brim with life. Creatures of all types flourish in the annual bounty the rains provide and to be a part of it is an experience not to miss out on!

On this tour, we dive into the heart of the rains and explore the verdant landscape of the biodiversity-rich Western Ghats. Along the way, we will encounter some enigmatic animals, including a variety of frogs and snakes, as well as some prized birds and mammals.

And of course, no trip is complete without soaking in the local culture - taste the delicious south Indian cuisine, visit marvellous temples, stay in traditional homes and heritage hotels, and experience the various cultural aspects of this unique corner of the world.

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