QUO VADIS TRAVEL

06/09/2022

India has been at the crossroads of many trade routes, both sea and land. It has always been a composition of many different kinds of geographical regions and has had a chequered history for over 3000 years. Architecture in India has been a result of these and many other confluences; yet, there are themes and styles that flow through the different rivulets leading into the meandering river of architecture in India.

03/09/2022

Rajasthan’s predominant natural feature is the Thar Desert, its sheer presence and scale influencing everything within and around it: the environment, life, customs, traditions, folklore and trade from ancient times through to the present.

02/09/2022

Slow Travel in the Indian Subcontinent!

At Quo Vadis, we live to travel. We travel every day as we work: conceptualising and perfecting itineraries for both straightforward sojourns as well as uncharted adventures that encompass a variety of subjects, interest, and dreams.

06/09/2021

A morning splash, some poolside bites and a little bit of solitude is just how your weekend should look, at The Postcard Cuelim.

16/08/2021

A picture perfect haven for that romantic getaway. These villas offer heated Private plunge pool, whirlpool bath, canopy day bed & our famous Palace Services.

30/07/2021

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15/04/2021

One of the more hidden parts of Andhra Pradesh's east coast is a quaint town called Machlipatnam. Also known as Bandar, this erstwhile Dutch port is a busy fishing port, giving the town its namesake. Many small oddities are to be found here, especially in the food: You rarely find fish halwa elsewhere!

10/04/2021

When travellers visit coastal Karnataka, they seldom venture into the annals of Udupi district and miss out on this little treasure known as Kaup. With a lighthouse that was built in 1901 and pristine West coast sand, don't miss out on Kaup on your next QV coastal experience.

04/04/2021

Ritipanna is a traditional Sri Lankan method of fishing on stilts. Fishermen sit together for hours on end, waiting for catch to pass by and quickly swoop up the fish with rudimentary equipment. Hard labor, but effective. A sight to be witnessed on your next Quo Vadis adventure!

02/04/2021

As the heat gets turned up in India and Sri Lanka, we'd like to showcase some destinations along the countrys' coastlines this April! India's and Sri Lanka's coastlines are vibrant, varied regions whose resemblance to the mainland is almost nil. Venture on a coastal journey with Quo Vadis!

26/03/2021

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A beautiful Indian Scops Owl couple peeping out of a tree hole clicked inside the park recently. 🦉🦉

24/03/2021

Rose Ringed Parakeets are the most common members of the parrot family in India. On any given evening you'll see multiple flocks of these screeching delights soaring over rural or even urban landscapes.

23/03/2021

A Spot Billed Pelican comes in for a clean landing on a lake. Despite seeming common, these magnificent birds are endangered for various reasons: They were once used as decoys during fishing, they lost their habitat and nesting grounds to urbanization, and were even poached to an extent. Today, heronries and bird sanctuaries are havens for these birds. Some villages have also adopted them, letting the birds breed in the village premesis during winters!

19/03/2021

"Painted Storks are common winter visitors to India's south come winter, flying in all the way from the Himalayas. Their penchant for soaring on thermal currents mean that long flights should be of no worry to them!

Image credits: Ninaada Bellippady"

18/03/2021

"Peafowl are no surprise to those travelling through India. These magnificent birds have been part and parcel of India's culture, being associated with the 9th avatar of Vishnu, Krishna. They are revered in most parts of North and South India (although they are also considered food in other parts!). Their plaintive call that sounds like a kitten in distress echoes throughout the forest early in the morning.











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17/03/2021

"Wake up out of your jungle tent or cottage balcony early in the morning and you are sure to hear the tweets of the Red Whiskered Bulbul. These are relatively tame fellows having spent most of their time in human company.












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16/03/2021

"The Western Tragopan of the Himachal range is another success story in the making for India. While its numbers were threatened thanks to habitat loss and poaching, the state government took upon itself the responsibility to conserve the bird and recently launched a breeding center for the pheasant, the likes of which make this a very special conservation case!

Image Credits: Vinay Kumar












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15/03/2021

Himalayan Griffons having existed for aeons in the older parts of the world are known as Old World Vultures, and they're even big enough to steal lambs and small mammals from unsuspecting farmers! This only happens rarely however, as being vultures means that they are also scavengers.

Image Credits: Alex Bayly

14/03/2021

"The Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher is one of the Western Ghat's cutest residents. With a stunning plumage made of pink, purple, red, blue and orange there is no way you can miss this little Kingfisher, except for the fact that they are also extremely shy and prefer the recluse of dense mangroves to the open forests.

Image Credits: Sashwat Mishra












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12/03/2021

"River Terns are resident breeders in India, flying down to certain nesting sites like Karnataka's Bhadra Dam to breed come summer. It is exclusively a freshwater bird and stays close to the banks. Thousands of these birds form nests on the dry islets of the Bhadra and leave only when their chicks are flight ready, in a few months time.

Image Credits: Albin Jacob












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12/03/2021

"The Amur Falcon is one of India's greatest success stories when it comes to conservation. Originally a migrant, large numbers of these birds were being hunted down in the Northeast. Thanks to local awareness and a ban on the sale and consumption of the meat, the Amur falcon made a miraculous comeback and thrives today.












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11/03/2021

"This is the most endangered bird of India, the Great Indian Bustard. With fewer than 200 individuals throughout the country (of which most are in Rajasthan around the Thar desert) there is an immediate need for conserving the last few groups of the bustard. Local conservation efforts include a hatchling program as well as early warning signs for the birds on high-tension electric fences, but tourism and awareness may be one of the only other ways we can continue to see healthy numbers of this magnificent bird.

Image Credits: Viral Pankaj












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10/03/2021

"Shikras are among the most common birds of prey in India. This female can hover for hours on end in the sky before honing down on unsuspecting prey. Males are known for grey bodies with ruby eyes while this female has a more dull brown and yellow plumage.












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09/03/2021

"A social gathering of Oriental White Eyes at a birdbath makes for a most amusing experience; watching the little yellow balls of feathers grasp at their chance to take a cool dip, all the while chirping their peculiar but sweet melancholy chirp.












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