Publications
THE COOL CATS OF BANDHAVGARH
Holiday Travel India - Nov/Dec 1999
Shy and elusive as a species, tigers at this National park shed their inhibitions for Rajiv Dang’s lens.
A CRANE ON THE SAND DUNES
Expression - May 2000
No, summer is not the right time catch the birds info Rajasthan in action but it is the best time to do some careful planning and arrange your annual schedule so that you don’t do a rush job. Or else, you will be loser, writes Dr Rajiv Dang.
NATURE’S OWN BOUQUET
Discover India - Dec 2000
For anyone interested in wild flowers, a visit to this valley nestled 13000 feet high in Garhwal is a must.
IN TIGRESS COUNTRY
Holiday Travel India - Mar/Apr 2001
India’s famous tiger sanctuary lives up to its promise of displaying then majestic beast. Rajiv Dang’s account of the build-up prior to the viewing reads like a suspense thriller.
SACRED SOURCE
Holiday Travel India - Jul/Aug 2001
India’s legendary rivers were born both high in Himalayas. One way of finding the source is to travel through the Garhwal range. Rajiv Dang takes you on an unforgettable journey to a pristine land of natural beauty.
RETURN TO NATURE
Holiday Travel India - Sep/Oct 2001
TREKKING IN TIGER LAND
Discover India - Nov 2001
Walking uphill to see the ruins of the Bandhavgarh Fort is a risky proposition. You just might find yourself facing the king of the jungle. Text and photographs by Rajiv Dang.
A DATE WITH PELICANS
Holiday Travel India - Dec 2000 and Jan 2001
Rajiv Dang laments the lack of sensitivity some visitors demonstrate, in what is already a very delicately balanced environment.
TIGER'S TRAIL
Discover India - Aug 2002
In the forest of Bandhavgarh, coming face to face with the big cat is a common occurence. only it may get uncomfortably close. Text and photographs Rajiv Dang.
CATCHING THE CAT’S EYE
BNP Expression, 2002
Even a pachyderm’s back does not spell safety the big cat territory. Its a jungle out there and Rajiv Dang gets a crash coarsen some of its laws.
GAJ MAHOTSAV
Holiday Travel India - Apr/Jun 2002
Among the traditions of Rajasthan is the elephant festival, an unusual event, says Rajiv Dang, that honours the majestic animal with his rightful peace in the age old culture of the region.
GALLERIA
Srishti - Volume III, Number IV
Do make time to stand and glare.
UNHAPPY HOURS AT BHARATPUR
Srishti - Volume IV, Number I
The birds do it, the bees do it.
SEASONAL SOUTHERN SOJOURN MUKHIMATH
Srishti - Volume IV, Number III
The lowering, by a few thousand feet, of the altar you worship at, makes no difference to mere mortals, particularly if you are still in heaven. Rajiv Dang, per chance, discovered this.
KHEECHAN DEMOISELLE CRANES
Srishti - Volume IV, Number IV
Physician heals himself by flocking to Oasis in the desert.
GAUMUKH TO GANGA
Srishti - Volume V, Number I
A Trekker’s Tail - When you are told a story, you normally check out its source. If you believe in a river, do you do the same? Rajiv Dang tracks the Bhagirathi to Devprayag - and yet another believer is born!
ERAVIKULAM - THE TAHR THRIVE
Srishti - Volume VII, Number I
Rajiv Dang headed south for a therapeutic break, hoping for a glimpse of rare Nigiri Tahr. It seems he overdosed and now needs to watch his blood pressure everytime he recalls his visit to Eravikulam National Park.
MAHABALIPURAM - CROCS, ROCKS AND SOME CULTURE SHOCKS
Srishti - Volume VII, Number IV
The soothing of soul of a nature lover needs more than temples, however stunning they may be. Rajiv Dang discovers many a distraction, all natural, that greatly embellished his visit to Mahabalipuram.
LAKE PERIYAAR
Srishti - Volume IX, Number V
Rajiv Dang need a break from work and found it in the lake and its environs.
MOWGLI’S LEGACY
Srishti - Volume IX, Number VI
The mare mention of Pench National Parkis enough to revive the childhood memories of Mowgli and Bagheera. Understandably excited, Rajiv Dang recounts his encounter with the Royal Bengal Tiger and other denizens of this famous jungle with great relish.
HAPPY TO HAVE MADE IT TO HEMKUND SAHEB
Srishti
Attempting to visit the Valley of Flowers, though the Garhwal mountains awash in heavy downpours, it was touch-and-go for Rajiv Dang - managing to make it to Hemkund Saheb instead and lives happily evervafter.
