The Journal

Field notes from the wild.

Essays, guides and long reads from our curators, rangers and resident writers. No SEO fluff — just stories worth your time.

Decoding the 2026 tiger census: what the numbers really mean

A closer look at India's latest all-India tiger estimation — and why corridor health matters more than headline counts.

When to go, which estates stay open, and how to photograph the first coffee blossoms of the season.

A no-nonsense comparison of the two dominant jungle-stay formats — comfort, access, cost and the ethics of each.

How 34 operators banded together to re-engineer a century-old category — and what travellers can do to help.

A season with a Kumaoni chef, foraging ringal shoots, hisalu berries and wild garlic around Pangot.

How a jungle-lodge residency programme is rewiring income and recognition for a generation of painters.

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