Tribal Life & Nature in Nagaland,
& Wildlife in Kaziranga National Park

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Either of two EarthFoot hosts, General "Jimmy" Singh or Peter Lobo, along with a local tribal host, provide you this in-depth experience in the nature and culture of isolated Nagaland, a mountainous tribal are in extreme eastern India, adjoining the Burmese border. Birding and other wildlife watching is especially good, but the main emphasis on this trip is the mosaic of tribal cultures to encountered. There are simply few trips as richly diversified as this one.

In Rajasthan:

Eco-Bungalows & Tailor-Made Cultural Tours

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Host Ramesh Jangid and his family offer nature-friendly accommodation in Nawalgarh, a town known for its wall paintings, Bungalows are meticulously constructed in the traditional way and a rooms are beautifully decorated with regional handicrafts, and feature full bathroom facilities. Delicious vegetarian home cooking is provided, with most ingredients coming from the family organic vegetable garden. Tours of various lengths focus on Rajastahn's rich culture, and homestays with local families can be arranged.

In Orissa:

A Tent Camp on Chilika Lagoon

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Host Shomnath Chakravarty and some friends have built a camp with large, comfortable tents in what he calls "a womb of life." Chilika Lagoon has been designated a "Ramsar Site" -- a wetland of international importance. Here there are over 1000 sq km of water, 225 species of fish, 156 species of birds, 118 species of mammals, 150 species of plants, numerous other forms of flora and fauna and ... 1,000,000 fisher folk live in harmony. At the camp you can either take it easy or take advantage of any of many activities, itineraries and programs.

Eco-Ethno Spirituality with the Rangers Backpacker Community near Puri

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Along the beach in a beautiful coastal forest between two much-visited Indian towns, Puri and Konark, there is a community of backpackers seeking "peace with the Mother Earth." The goal is to recognize and cultivate the eco spirituality within all of us. The community, known as Rangers, focuses on matters of ecology, tradition, and local culture. Your host, Sanjay Samantaray, says that his visitors should possess the following qualities: have a sense of adventure and curiosity; be ready with an open mind and warm heart to meet people, and; have a sense of humour!

In Madhya Pradesh:

A Week in a "Raj Bungalow" in Madhya Pradesh Tiger Country

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Atop a relatively cool plateau surrounded by jungle, your hosts, Geoff & Cherrie Whittle, are engaged in an effort to preserve the Begal tiger, which is endangered in the wild. Public education and improving health standards among the tribal people of Madhya Pradesh lie at the heart of their efforts. To help pay their own expenses the Whittles have opened their home to visitors. Visitors may expect to experience central Indian tribal life and to learn about area wildlife in ways few regular travelers can dream of.

In Tamil Nadu:

Mayuram Farm-Lodge of the Southern Western Ghats

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Host Rajesh George operates a farm-lodge located in an area especially good for birding. The lodge sits on a farm adjoining the Kalakkad-Mundanthurai Wildlife sanctuary. Small scale tours in Tirunelveli District, and treks in the Western Ghats are offered as well. The lodge is spartan but comfortable; the emphasis being on richness of experience rather than on luxury. There is running water, electricity, refrigerator and a telephone but no TV or hot water.