Hundreds of ‘Dragon boats’ vying for victory on the waters of Cambodia was eye-catching in the Cambodian capital. The occasion was the annual Cambodian Water Festival in which hundreds of wooden boats sailed for race. Each boat contained scores of people with oars on their hands to cruise their boats for victory.

The specially designed boats set for the race to commemorate the victory of their wars, which the Cambodians had won centuries ago on their sails. The Cambodian Royal also witnessed the race, which was held as a highly decorated fair with all the luminescence any event that would carry with it. Underscore this season so you may witness the event in case you happen to be near Cambodia next time.

Puducherry or Pondicherry as it was popularly known is already drawing crowds for its wonderful beach, its proximity to ‘Auroville’ – the unique international living community and above all the ‘Aurobindo Ashram’. Now you may add one more spot for your visit in case you make it to Puducherry. You would certainly love it especially if you have a penchant for chirping of birds and bird watching.

However, you may not necessarily be an Ornithologist just to appreciate the beauty of the winged visitors that travel thousands of miles to settle for serenity in particular seasons. Fly your way to ‘Oussudu Tank’, which measures 390 hectares located at 12 km west of Puducherry. Chronicled to be constructed during the Vijayanagar rule, the place attracts around 51 different species of birds according to a study by a NGO (Non Governmental Organization). The Puducherry recently declared the area a bird sanctuary through a government notification, which would help the birds chirp for the tourists.