Ever Seen a Forest In India Glowing All Neon In Monsoon?

Wednesday Post: Plan a monsoon trek to India's bioluminescent forest, explore tapestry of New Zealand's North & South Islands, get hungry with Thai cuisine & visit one of world's happiest countries

Sep 11, 2024

Olá Fellow Travelers!

Enough of being awestruck with the bioluminescent beaches of Goa, where there is way too much crowd to enjoy the neon glow anymore. What I suggest is to head towards the Western Ghats during this ongoing monsoon season and take a detour to Maharastra's Bhimashankar Wildlife Reserve.

What's new in there? A glowing, hidden, bioluminescent forest. Yes, you have read it right. Trek down inside the forest, and as night falls, this dense forest transforms into a surreal, bioluminescent wonderland where the forest floor and even the decaying tree trunks light up with a mystical blue-green shimmer.

It also feels like a ‘Maleficent’ set up in the middle of the forest. Locals and travelers who have experienced this spectacle call it ‘the forest’s secret festival,’ a hidden show that few are privileged to see.

Did you know artists Friedrich van Schoor and Tarek Mawad infused a forest in Germany with bioluminescence to create a spectacular short film? They could have done it here in Bhimashankar Wildlife Reserve anyway!

Click here and know more about the secrets of the hidden bioluminescent forest in India with Tripoto!

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Experience the rich tapestry & adventures of New Zealand’s North & South Islands

Step into a world where two islands offer twice the magic and twice the adventure. In New Zealand, your journey begins on the mystical North Island, standing at the edge of a bubbling geothermal pool in Rotorua, gliding through the glowworm caves of Waitomo, and enjoying the beaches of Raglan. As you travel, get to know the history of Maori legends, blending with the vibrant city life of Wellington and Auckland, where every street corner tells a story.

Cross over to the South Island, where a skydiving adventure awaits at Queenstown. Continue being astonished as you trek through the alpine trails of Mount Cook, then descend to the tranquil waters of Milford Sound and witness the starry skies at Lake Tekapo. Do not forget to relish the taste of the world’s best wines in Marlborough.

New Zealand isn't just a destination—it's a story waiting to be written by you. Start your adventure with Tripoto's ultimate Travel Guide to New Zealand, and make every moment travel-ecious!

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Destination of the week: Bhutan

After successfully maneuvering three-fourths of the year, all you need is some happiness, and what better place to search for than to visit the country that itself invented a happiness index to measure happiness?

Yes, it is Bhutan. September is a shoulder season in Bhutan, which means you get to see the cleanest view of the Himalayan peaks while finding the most affordable deals on flights, accommodation, and tour packages.

From planning the Jomolhari Trek and Druk Path Trek to witnessing one of the most important festivals, the Thimphu Tshechu, hiking to the Iconic Tiger's Nest Monastery in fewer crowds, and exploring the Phobjikha Valley, also called the Valley of the Black-Necked Cranes, Bhutan will surely make you feel happier this September.

Do you dare to miss that? You better not.

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See you again on next Wednesday, till then travel the world and share the stories with us.

Adieu

Sreyashi Paul

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