Enchanted Forest: #WordlessWednesday
“And into the forest I go, to lose my mind, and find my soul.”
John Muir
enchanted forest
Enamoured by the enchanted forests of Kanha, in Central India; that I had the privilege of visiting last week with mi familia, I share with you some vignettes. This is my come back post for your favourite #WordlessWednesday prompt. In case you are wondering, we were on a short break.
I do hope this enchanted forest sparks as much joy for you, as it did for me. I consider myself truly blessed to be able to witness the enchanted forests of Kanha, up close and personal; in a riveting spectacle of sorts. These shots may not be picture perfect, but the moments were that and much more. To witness the jungle and its inhabitants in their nonchalant, unbridled glory was a one-of-its-kind precious experience that I shall always hold close to my heart.
Sher Khan or? If you have already spotted that guy with those stunning stripes, well, Chota Munna is quite the lord of the Kanha jungles and moves around leisurely, unruffled by the visitors and safari jeeps. He lay sprawled by the water body, unwinding on that hot summer morning. Chota Munna remained totally undeterred by all the attention, and kept shooing the flies away with his stout tail. He had no intentions of shooing us away. So it may have seemed.
The rest of the inhabitants of this surreal landscape; be it the spotted deer, or the sambar deer, or the little barking deer, the jungle fowls, the preening peacocks, the gentle giant – the Indian bison, the jackals, the troops of forest sentinels – langurs and plenty of others, including some really unique star birds; made for a delightful safari.
I have some befitting stories to narrate from this blissful forest experience, which I intend to in the coming weeks. So watch out for this space. There is a very intriguing leopard story too. Yes, hold your horses, I shall spill the beans soon. 🙂
Just so that you know: Rudyard Kipling wrote the famous Jungle Book, based on these forests of Central India. And believe it or not, he had never himself visited these forests, ever!
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30 thoughts on “Enchanted Forest: #WordlessWednesday”
This post is a visual delight, transporting viewers into a whimsical realm of nature’s wonders through stunning photography. Each image captures the ethereal beauty and serenity of the forest, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in its enchanting ambiance. As someone who finds solace and inspiration in nature, this post resonates with me deeply, reminding me of the magic and tranquility that can be found in the simplest moments spent amidst the trees.
Loved the pictures and more the vibes from these jungle photos. Having been to a few national parks and not being able to see a tiger is a joy too 😛
I love the jungle so much that I find it hard to check my loyalties – The mountains or the jungle? 🙂
Beautiful sunset pics
Thanks for sharing, Natasha. My brother is a regular visitor to Kanha and has some stunning pictures to show.
Love the sunrise and all the animal pics. Awesome!
Thanks dear Mary. Good to see you link up. Lots of love to Midnight and you. <3
Welcome back, Natasha. Lovely photos. 🙂
So glad you’re back ! The forest is truly enchanting . I MUST go there now.my grandchildren loved the story of Mowgli. I will take them along with me . Did you go on a conducted tour ? How long did you visit for ? Is it child friendly? Sorry to bug you on this but I find it easier to plan trips after feedback from real people who visit rather than reviews on Travel sites
Thank you dear Sunita.
Yes, you must visit the Central Highlands. The forests are truly breathtaking there.
I did not go on a conducted tour.
The company I curate content for, Pugdundee Safaris has 5 luxury lodges in Central India. They work very closely with wildlife, conservation and sustainability.
We were visiting one of their lodges. This was in Kanha at the Kanha Earth Lodge, a stunning property in the forest fringes with the most divine cuisine, and service one could ask for.
Very, very child friendly. We were there for 3 nights, four days and went for two safaris.
Let’s talk about this offline. Will share all the details.
Absolutely amazing pictures. Showed them to my husband, who loved “The Jungle Book” as a child (believe it or not, I’ve never read it.)
That is so heartwarming to hear Alana.
You must plan a trip to the land of jungle book some day.
So good to see you here.
Loved reading this nature post, Natasha. What gorgeous clicks have you shred here! My favorite is the morning sun one. It is breathtaking! 🙂 Glad to see WW back after a break. <3
Thank you dear Vinitha. We are also so glad to be back this new season.
Looking forward to reading your post. Much love. <3
Hi Natasha! Loved your photos of the enchanted forest. What a wonderful experience! The Chota Munna is a creature I’m not familiar with. He’s cute! 🙂 Happy Wednesday and thanks for hosting this linkup. Unfortunately, there’s a technical problem with InlInkz and I have been unable to add my post. Will keep trying. Cheers! Here’s my link, in case it won’t work:
https://thedogladysden.com/instagram-roundup-episode-thirteen-wordlesswednesday-ww/
Dear Debbie,
Chota Munna is the name of the tiger in the picture. Lovely to see your linkup. Welcome back to you too.
Big love <3
Lovely pictures of what must have been an awesome trip. Although I’ve visited India several times, I’ve never gone ‘off road’! A year or so ago I did a safari in South Africa and it’s inspired me to see more in other places. I’ll be back to Wordless Wednesday next week.
Dear Keith,
Hope you come back to India someday for this immersive forest experience. Promise you won’t regret it. A one-of-its-kind!
Look forward to having you back next week, for this brand new season of #WW.
Have a relaxed week post the break neck scramble of A-Z. 🙂
I love every picture that has animals in it, and forests too, so yes, I loved all the pics you shared, Natasha. How lucky you are, you witnessed nature at its best!
Loved Chhota Munna 🙂
Yes, Chota Munna was adorable, with not a care in the world, swatting away the flies and basking in his regal glory.
Yes, this was a one-of-its-kind experience, that I shall always cherish and will look forward to many of these in the future.
Thanks dear Shilpa
Such beautiful photos. Thanks for sharing them. Very nice. Thanks for hosting and I hope that you have a wonderful week.
Stunning! Kanha is on top of my wish list … Joining the Wordless Wedneday!
I love the morning sun photos the most and also the last one. I wonder what so ever went in the mind of that someone who named the majestic animal ‘Chota Munna’ as if ‘Munna’ wasn’t enough to mean ‘chota’ in itself 😀
It had been a nice refreshing break during April and I am all set to join Wordless Wednesdays every week to air out the photos contained in my phone gallery 🙂
These photos are lovely. Thank you for sharing them.