The whole cycle of nature works in such a wondrous manner that everything is interconnected at an intrinsic level. The monsoon season means that the earth is verdant and full of life. This brings out a host of insects that feed on the leaves of plants and suck the nectar from flowers. That in turn attracts a range of birds which look out for these creepy-crawlies as a source of sustenance. And the entire ecological system flourishes with such a sense of vibrancy that it seems as if it’s a party and everyone’s invited.

This is also what makes it the ideal time to go for trails where you can be witness to the flora and fauna that blossoms in this period. And a walk this weekend at Yeoor hills within the precincts of Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) will offer participants the chance to get up close and personal with the flowers, insects and birds that are typical to the season. Wildlife expert Nikit Surve will lead it, and he tells is that the trail will start from the Manpada end of the national park. "You’ll see some stone quarries on the way that this area once used to have. But even though these now serve as reminders of human activity, the fact that there has been no business there for a while means that the forest has been able to
rejuvenate itself."