MONSOON IN THE WILD

For nature lovers craving the lush serenity of monsoon forests, off-season safaris in national park buffer zones offer rare rewards and vital support to local economies, discovers Chandreyi Bandyopadhyay.

- Chandreyi Bandyopadhyay

THERE'S A SYMPHONY of sounds in nature, if you can hear it.

For wildlife enthusiasts, the monsoon signals a much-needed pause from the relentless pace of summer safaris in India. However, for those who find joy in the rhythmic splashes of pouring rain and the consequent vibrant and lush landscapes, a monsoon adventure into the jungle can be deeply satisfying. Travelling to offbeat areas within popular parks, one may lead oneself to unpretentious encounters with nature's natives. My journeys have led to unexpected trysts with the lively wild animals of India, each of whom stays on as a joyous memory through these images.