Walk in the woods with backpacker Ravi Raj

ढलते, अस्त होते
रक्ताभ सूरज,
सांझ ढले जब तुम चाहो
एक अपना सा शांत कोना…
मूंद लेना अपनी आंखें
देख लेना कुछ सपने
जी लेना अपने हिस्से के कुछ पल
सिर्फ अपने लिए।
सुबह तो तुम्हें फिर चमकना होगा ना
दुनिया के लिए….

~ तुम्हारी सांझ

5th May 2025, 6:30 PM around

For 13 years, I've journeyed to Jim corbett National Park, seeking glimpses of its majestic tigers. Today, I witnessed something truly special - the third generation cub of the legendary Paro! It's a heartwarming sight, a testament to her enduring legacy.

Paro, with her strength and resilience, has captivated us for years. Now, her bloodline continues through these playful cubs. They tumble and pounce, oblivious to the weight of their lineage. But I see Paro in their eyes, the same spark of untamed spirit.

It's a privilege to witness this cycle of life. These cubs are not just animals, they're a symbol of hope. Hope for the future of tigers, hope for the preservation of their wild spaces. And hope that one day, these cubs will have cubs of their own, carrying Paro's flame into the future.

My personal enemy is fog, while clicking photos in cold. We were aware about Tiger presence, but It's stripes barely visible in the foggy winter morning. Later we came to know that It had already seen us. Making eye contact with tigers is an exciting experience. Which cannot be described in words.

Presence and Dominance ...

Kings are not made, they are earned. ...