Jaldapara Wildlife Santuary Park

No sooner was I back from the Sandakphu Trek when my school mate invited me to a trip to Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary. This place is of significance importance as it was the place where we were brought once on a school field trip. Contrast to that winter trip of 2008, this time around, better equipped and wiser, the elephant ride felt a little cruel. But the journey itself with two childhood friends made things easier.

While we had hoped to stay at the lodge within the sanctuary, the impromptu nature of the trip meant that all the rooms were already taken. Instead, we settled for this cozy little 'hotel' right opposite the gate of the Park.

The Elephant Safari (Jaldapara gives you the option of choosing between this and an open-air jeep) takes place in batches of around ten per hour. We took the comfortable second shift where it was still daybreak but light enough to be able to spot the animals. A local tout (resembled Nawazuddin Siddique, I swear) helped us book the spot for 800 per head.

With friends Tripti and Sangha, the generous sponsors of my trip!

By the Torsha river, we wait for the first batch of tourist to come back from the safari.

Torsha River.

The first spotting - a rhino grazing in a grassland across the river.

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The Patchworks Ensemble & Gaysi Family Presents, Tape (The King of Drag)

Welcome to Tape — an evening of metamorphosis where men become women and women become men and kings and queens walk among us.

Set in the leg shakin’, hip swingin’ 60s era, Tape’s protagonist will resurrect the King of Bollywood: Shammi Kapoor. This performance will not only be an ode to the man’s man, but also a sneak peak into the drag subculture which we know so very little about; a subculture that celebrates, parodies, and enjoys the gender the performer takes on.

Take a look at how the alternative of the alternatives are doing. Be a part of an event dedicated to the wonder oddities in our lives that we just can’t seem to get enough of. Enjoy an evening that turns masculinity into theatre.

Devised By – Puja Sarup, Sheena Khalid, Rachel D’souza and Vikram Phukan

Performed with – Ratnabali Bhattacharjee, Mukti Mohan and Amey Mehta

Costume & Make-up – Josie Paris

Choreographer – Amey Mehta

Produced by – Gaysi Family

Supporting Partners – Stoli Vodka

Publicity Designing by – Karishma Dorai

Curious? Good. That’s exactly how we want you to be. Now. Here’s how you can be part of the show:

Details you’ll need: 

Where: La Rouche Bar & Grill, Bandra West, Mumbai

When: Friday, 5^th February 2016

First Show: 6:30PM | Second Show: 9.30PM

Show & Pass details:

Entry fee: Rs. 400 (PART PROCEEDS GO TO QUEER AZAADI MARCH // NO SELLING OF TICKETS AT THE VENUE)

Pre-Buy tickets here: http://imojo.in/cmbxsa

For Other Payment Options: Send us a RSVP email [ gaysifamily@gmail.com ] with the following details; Name // Contact number // No. Of Passes required // Preferred Show [First or Second]

OR

Call Us On: 9820444042 (Anuja)

First show ~ Doors open at 5:45PM. Performance Time: 6:30PM-8:00PM.

Second Show ~ Doors open at 8:45PM. Performance Time: 9:30PM-11:00PM.

NO ENTRY ALLOWED DURING THE SHOW

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– Right of admissions reserved.

– No illegal substances are allowed to be carried in or used at the venue. Violators will be asked to leave.

– You must be 21 & above to attend. Please bring IDs and drink permits.

 

Text from Gaysi Family Site.

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