The World Traveller Summer 2015 | Page 19

This vivid forested land has been an inspiration to many a writer such as Rudyard Kipling who wrote about it in his “Jungle Book”. The bamboo thickets, extensive grassland and dense forests are home to a wide variety of animals including wolves, sloth bears, wild dogs, bison, leopards, cheetahs, Asiatic lions and of course the Tiger- India’s vast and varied topography offers something for every adventurer. FESTIVALS OF INDIA The Indian festival calendar is a busy one and including a festival in a visit to India makes a trip very special. Festivals in India have a long history and follow rituals which have remained unchanged through generations. It is easy to leave behind the hustle and bustle of the modern world, and, for a while, escape into a different time. Not only will these events give you some of the best photographs of your visit, they will allow you to see some of the lesser known aspects of the country. THEWORLDTRAVELLER 19