CANON WILD CLICKS (Corbett National Park, April 2-4, 2010)
Are you interested in nature and wildlife photography? Have you sent entries to a photography contest and kept wondering why your photograph was not shortlisted? Do you always wonder what was missing in your photograph while entering a contest?
Canon in association with Nature Wanderers and Kunzum.com announces the launch of Canon Wild Clicks – India’s first LIVE photography contest in Corbett National Park (April 2-4, 2010) that aims to give a platform to amateur and hobbyist photographers to showcase their skills and mettle in a unique competition that will ensure an equal level play field for all participants. [continue reading…]
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The season’s first photography workshop in Corbett titled the ‘Corbett Expedition – Jan 2010’ organized by Nature Wanderers in association with Kunzum was attended by 19 participants from Delhi, Mumbai, Gurgaon and Bangalore. The workshop was conducted at Camp Wild Adventure by seasoned naturalist Kahini Ghosh Mehta. During the 2 day interactive session, the participants were given ample opportunities to try their hands at nature, bird, wildlife and abstract photography. In addition to 2 safaris in Corbett, the participants also did a trek through densely wooded forests to shoot subjects like leaves, trees, landscapes – to name a few.
The second edition of this season’s workshop by Nature Wanderers and Kunzum will be in the month of February / March 2010. The dates would be announced soon. Stay tuned to Kunzum for more details.
Cheers – Nature Wanderers Team (Shivang Mehta, Ankur Srivastava, Shourabh Ghosh, Somya Srivastava)
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I am off to the Haridwar Mahakumbh Mela starting January 14. Will be there till January 17. Hope to post some interesting stories and pictures from there. The once in 12 year event will continue till April 28, 2010.
The following is a travel advisory and list if important dates I received from a diplomatic mission in New Delhi. Appending the same should this interest you. [continue reading…]
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The New Year 2010 will ring in a with a blue moon. Have you planned something special?
And what is a blue moon? A rare occurrence when you have two full moons in a calendar month. There was a full moon on December 2, 2009 and will come again on December 31. How’s that for a special New Year’s eve? Hope this marks a new year and a new decade full of travels for you.
Of course, there is nothing blue about the moon. It is just a name given. A full moon occurs every 29.5 days, and most years have 12. On average, an extra full moon in a month — a blue moon — occurs every 2.5 years. The last time there was a lunar double take was in May 2007. New Year’s Eve blue moons are rarer, occurring every 19 years. The last time was in 1990; the next one won’t come again until 2028. So go party under the blue moon. And Kunzum wishes you a 2010 full of travels. 
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Corbett Expedition, January 23-25, 2010
Nature Wanderers in association with Kunzum are pleased to invite you for its first photography workshop in Corbett National Park. Nestling in the foothills of the Himalayas, home to over 160 Royal Bengal Tigers and over 600 species of birds and a multitude of other life forms, Corbett National Park is a dream photography destination for nature photographers. Come and be a part of the magical experience in Corbett – the land of the roar, the trumpet and the song!
The workshop is a unique opportunity for budding, amateur and want-to-be nature photographers and naturalists to explore the unique wilderness of India’s supreme natural wonders. In addition to photography tips, the workshop is an excellent knowledge building platform as you get to interact with ace naturalists, seasoned locals as they unfold the mysteries of Corbett National Park. [continue reading…]
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There is an exciting road expedition of 20 cars going to Bhutan. Flag-off is in Delhi on December 12. There are still some slots available – would you like to be a part of this adventure? Its for anyone, not just 4-wheel off-roaders. You cannot ask for anything better this holiday season? Interested? Read the following message from the organizers: [continue reading…]
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Let’s meet and share travel stories and experiences
Would you like to meet other travel enthusiasts? Relive adventures? Share stories and photos? Get recommendations for new destinations and experiences? Pick up travel tips? Have fun and share a few laughs? And even find new travel buddies?
Join us for an informal meet where everyone is encouraged to share their stories and experiences, and listen to others. WE WILL COVER ONLY INDIAN DESTINATIONS.
When: Saturday, 24 October 2009, 3:00 – 5:00 pm
Where: Kunzum Gallery, T-49, Ground Floor, Hauz Khas Village, New Delhi 110 016 Click to read more
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Kunzum Gallery now has a bricks and mortar presence in Delhi’s fashion district of Hauz Khas Village.
The gallery is currently displaying a collection of Ajay Jain’s travel photographs from Ladakh, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Prices start from a modest Rs. 750 and go up to Rs. 25,000 for select limited edition prints. If you are planning any festive gifting, or want to add something to your home or office, check out the gallery for many attractive options. You can even preview the collection here.
Address: T-49, GF, Hauz Khas Village, New Delhi 110 016, India
Timings: Monday – Saturday, 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Call +91.99100 44476 / +91.9650 702 777 for further information, directions or to visit at hours other than mentioned above.
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You are invited to join the Kunzum Fan Page on Facebook if you have an account on this site. Just click here and opt to become a fan. And don’t forget to invite your friends to join in too.
Look forward to interacting with you on Facebook too.
If you enjoy photography, then you will certainly have questions to improve your skill and to get more creative in what you do. Here is an opportunity you may not want to pass.
In association with DFC (Delhi’s foremost photography club), Kunzum Gallery is pleased to invite you to an Open House / Q&A on photography. You are free to ask any questions and our highly talented panel of photographers will be happy to share their knowledge and experience with you. Here are some details of this workshop: [continue reading…]
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I am pleased to announce the launch of my new book, Postcards from Ladakh. A pictorial travelogue on Ladakh, it will be available in stores soon. Click here to know more about it including reading some sample chapters and getting ordering info.
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Would you like to join some heritage walks on weekend mornings in Delhi organized by INTACH? They are really well organized, and led by highly informed people who really know their subject. INTACH is a non-profit, set up in 1984 to protect and conserve India’s natural and cultural heritage. I have appended below their note on the walks that I had received. (This is not an advertisement for INTACH, but I am sharing this with you as I felt you could be interested.) [continue reading…]
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My latest book on funny road signs, Peep Peep Don’t Sleep, seems to have managed a fair amount of publicity for itself in leading media in the country since its launch two months back. Besides others, it got a real shot in the arm with a half page in the Hindustan Times and a full page in Outlook Traveller. To see all the coverage, click here. For easy access, I have also given a few key links here: [continue reading…]
Do you have travel experiences and photographs to share with readers of Kunzum.com? Go ahead and share your ideas with us. Once approved, you can start writing and submitting these.
To get an idea what kind of articles you could send, go through the blog. These could be trip planners, itineraries, anecdotes, unique experiences, descriptions of people / places / customs / cultures, hotel reviews, tips and suggestions for other travellers. And photo features of course. [continue reading…]
Cover image of Peep Peep Don't Sleep, a book by Ajay Jain
My second book, Peep Peep Don’t Sleep, just came out and I am pleased to share this news with you.
It is a collection of funny road signs and ads I have been collecting on Indian highways over the past one year, with a bit of my own commentary thrown in. It is a high quality picture book, printed in all colour on 170 gsm art paper. It came off the press only two days back. Continue Reading
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If you were asked for a recommendation to travel to in India, what would you come up with? Assume time, fitness, gender and money are no bar.
However, this is what your best friend is expecting from you: It has to be a place where you had experiences known only to a few. It could be because the place is remote or not so popular, or there is something special at a certain time of the year. Maybe you had a special exposure to the people or their culture, customs, religion or food which most miss out on. Anything which you will be hard pressed to find when you Google for it.
If you have something you are dying to share with the whole world, post it on the India Travels Community on Live Journal.
Will your writing transport us to where you have already been?
Do you have any travels stories from India to share with the world? I am sure you do just like most of us. Right?
It is not possible to have spent time in India and not have something unique to share about this country, and its people, culture, religion, natural wonders and more. Even if you have spent all your life in the same town. How about sharing some anecdotes with others? And reading what others have to say?
You can do this by joining the India Travels Community on Live Journal, powered by Kunzum. You can also click here to join quickly.
Let’s travel together…isn’t India beautiful?
The Kunzum Travel Photo Contest, open to all including amateurs, closes on August 31, 2008. If you have not submitted your entry yet, do so now. More information is available here.
