Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary: A Photographer’s Guide
Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary is a cluster of river islets on the Kaveri near Mysuru, Karnataka, where photographers shoot nesting painted storks, spot-billed…
K Gudi Wilderness Camp and BR Hills for Photographers
K Gudi Wilderness Camp in the BR Hills is worth the trip for photographers who want birds, forest and herbivores at close range, and a weak choice for anyone…
Best Time to Visit Kabini, Month by Month
The best time to visit Kabini is March to May for wildlife sightings and October to February for comfortable weather and migratory birds. The elephant…
Best Time to Visit Bandipur, Month by Month
The best time to visit Bandipur depends on the goal: November to February gives cool, comfortable safaris and migratory birds, while March to May gives the…
Canon RF 100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM: A Wildlife PhotographY Review
What to Pack for a Wildlife Safari in India: A Complete Checklist for Bandipur, Kabini, Nagarahole and Bhadra Written by Arvind Karthik, wildlife photographer and founder of Katrivia Expeditions. Last updated 21 September 2026. Reading time: about 13 minutes. Disclosure: Katrivia Expeditions runs Canon collaboration tours, and Canon has provided the RF 100-300mm F2.8 L […]
Which Is the Best Season for Wildlife Photography in India?
Which Is the Best Season for Wildlife Photography in India? Summer, Monsoon or Winter Written by Arvind Karthik, wildlife photographer and founder of Katrivia Expeditions. Last updated 21 September 2026. Reading time: about 14 minutes. “Which is the best season for wildlife photography?” is probably the question I hear most often from photographers and wildlife […]
What to Pack for a Wildlife Safari in India: A Complete Checklist for Bandipur, Kabini, Nagarahole and Bhadra
What to Pack for a Wildlife Safari in India: A Complete Checklist for Bandipur, Kabini, Nagarahole and Bhadra Written by Arvind Karthik, wildlife photographer and founder of Katrivia Expeditions. Last updated 21 September 2026. Reading time: about 13 minutes. A wildlife safari is not an ordinary holiday. The weather, the terrain and the wildlife can […]
Bandipur Tiger Reserve: A Decade Behind the Lens | Katrivia
Bandipur Tiger Reserve: The Forest That Made Me a Wildlife Photographer By Arvind Karthik, Founder & Lead photographer, Katrivia Expeditions · Reflections from nearly ten years photographing Bandipur (2016–present) There are places we visit, and then there are places that become a part of who we are. For me, Bandipur Tiger Reserve is not just […]
Bhadra Black Panther: A Mother Leopard’s Story | Katrivia
The Day a Mother Leopard Showed Us the Meaning of Protection: An Unforgettable Encounter with Bhadra’s Black Panther Family “Mother and son drinking side by side—a moment that beautifully captured the bond between Bhadra’s famous Black Panther and the leopardess who raised him.“ By Madhavi Arvind, Katrivia Expeditions · Based on a firsthand boat safari […]