Our annual wildlife issue brings together stories of offbeat wildlife experiences from around the world. From tracking the creatures of the night in Amboli to observing polar bears in Norway, from trailing the elusive leopard at Sri Lanka's Yala National Park to birdwatching in the biodiversity hotspot that is Arunachal's Eaglenest Sanctuary and surrendering to the constantly evolving experience that is Kabini, we bring you a taste of diverse wildlife holidays in India and abroad. Plus, there are lots of ideas for quirky and offbeat wildlife holidays in India, from the Kaas Plateau to the Amur falcon migration. We also salute some leading conservationists who are doing their bit to protect and nurture Indian wildlife. Elsewhere in the issue, we take an affectionate look at Chandigarh, and go bungee jumping in Rishikesh