Sanctuary Asia

The Sanctuary Nature Foundation’s flagship Sanctuary Asia magazine founded and edited by Bittu Sahgal has been in continuous publication since 1981 and remains India's leading and best-loved magazine in its genre. Browse through select articles from our past issues.
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Gir Habitat
As many as seven significant rivers pass through Gir: the Hiran, Saraswati, Datardi, Shingoda, Machhundri, Ghodavadi and Raval. The water from these rivers is

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Sunderbans tips
Being largely swampy, mosquitoes are aplenty. Carry adequate woollens in winter. The WBTDC tours are a good option if you want to be spared the hassle of ma

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Gir Wildlife
If you stay a couple of days you are almost certainly going to see the lions. Slightly smaller in size than the African lion and with a smaller mane, it is a

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Sunderbans plan trip
Best season The region is known for its unbearable humidity. Summers are warm and uncomfortably sultry at 370C to 420C. Winter nights can be slightly chilly

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Gir Places to see
There are three main tracks in the forest, all well known to the many drivers and guides. Among the more productive drives are ones you might take early in th

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buxa history
In 1866, the Forest Department first took charge of these forests and the Buxa Tiger Reserve was established under Project Tiger in February 1983. The area wa

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Gir Tips
In summer, light cotton garments are suitable while light woollens are required in winter. Jeeps are the mode of travel as walking is not permitted.Take a j

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buxa habitat
Buxa lies in the Jalpaiguri district in the Western Duars region of the Himalayan foothills, a characteristic terai landscape dotted with extensive tea garden

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Gir Plan Trip
Best season The best time to visit the forest is any time between December and April. The weather is hot and dry, and in summer (February to June) temperatur

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buxa wildlife
The numerous vegetation patterns comprising evergreen, wet mixed or dry mixed deciduous forests, and hilly tracts complemented by riverine forests encompass a

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Nalsarovar History
The Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary was established on April 8, 1969. Bharwad shepherds live on the islands of the lake while Padhars populate the banks. The Padhar

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buxa places to see
A few rare wild buffalo have been sighted in the forests of the South Rydak range. Guenala, near the Pokhri Lake is one particular site where sightings have b

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