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A naturalist guide interested in tiger conservation and tiger biology. I am a
keen bird watcher with publications in wildlife magazine. I write often on
Indian wildlife and tiger safari in Indian National Parks.I conduct birding and
nature tours at Kanha, Bandhavgarh and Pench Tiger reserve.
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Artists: Begum Akhtar, Chitra Singh
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Books: Wildlife Books and Magazines
Activities: Bird watching, writing and wildlife as well as Indian cooking.
Places: Jabalpur, Kanha, Bandhavgarh, Pench, Pachmarhi and Corbett.
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Sloth Bear in Central India
Sloth Bear is a threatened species which is fast loosing ground in India. The
bear is found in all the tiger reserves of Central India as well as in many
sanctuaries. Habitat destruction and man animal conflict are leading factors of
decline in bear population in India.
Bandhavgarh, Kanha, Pench and Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary are the best places
to see this amazing animal species. Though not as popular as tiger tours this is
a much sought after species by wildlife tourists in MP.
The sloth bear prefers dense forests for survival. It is very difficult to
sight since it is always hidden in dense thickets. The omnivorous animal
survives on ants, insects, honey, fruits and berries. It often eats carrion
killed by the carnivores.
Photo Credit: Teerath Singh
24.6.12 04:37
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Resorts in Bandhavgarh
This panoramic tiger reserve is subject to visits by tourists from all over the
World. The prime attraction is the tiger besides many other wild animals.
Visitors arrive mostly during the winters especially during the holidays. The
rush period is Xmas, New Year, Diwali and Holi. This large number of visitors at
a given time used to put lot of pressure on the reserve. In order order to
control vehicle entry into the park a number of zones have been created and
vehicle entry is restricted in each zone. This way the congestion at one place
has been taken care of and at the same time number of vehicles entering the
reserve has been curtailed.
The visits has been fairly regulated by this policy initiated by the Forest
Department. Albeit the resorts hotels in the reserve has been constructed
outside the buffer zone the number is quite high. The visitors arrive in large
numbers during the holiday season only .Guest turnout during the rest of the
period is not appreciably high hence the properties are facing a stiff
competition for survival.
More and more resort hotels in Bandhavgarh are being built every year. Though
good for the local who find employment it is creating pressure on natural
resource. But in the time to come competition will level things out.
With the rising cost of tourism the paradigm is fast changing. It is assumed
that in future the tourism will become more upscale hence reducing the need for
multi-room facilities.
The hospitality industry in tiger reserve is foreseeing more upscale
accommodations entering the sector. Small four of five room ultra luxury lodges
in Bandhavgarh are envisaged as future accommodations for the tourists.
With the improvement in infrastructure and transportation, the preserve has the
offerings to invite wealthy visitors. These are the people who can afford the

3. high cost of tiger tourism in India.
26.2.12 12:28
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Tiger Tourism - Changing scenario
Ever since the tiger crisis has become evident tourism has come under the
scanner of the experts. The tiger crisis in India is a result of failure of the
Project Tiger which once's appeared to be all in one solution for saving the
species.
The failure of the Program became evident whence tigers where slaughtered right
under the eye of the administration at Sariska and Panna. This poaching incident
became a National shame and came as a shock to people of India.
The failure brought under the scanner many aspect of tiger conservation in the
country. Unable to provide effective strategies and solutions the experts and
communities explored every venue to pass on the baton.
There are many who question the legitimacy of tiger tourism. It is right to
suspect all aspects of conservation of which tourism is an important part. But
in larger perspective tourism has played a positive role and has given boost to
conservation. It has value added our inheritance and has been instrumental in
bringing to notice the plight of wilderness in India.
Tourism is an important interface for the uninitiated to understand the complex
web of life and value our ecosystem. The environmental gains from our protected
areas have to be seen to believe. Tiger Reserves are not only for the
conservation of apex species but the whole habitat.
The tiger has benefited the most. Had it not been for tourism the debacle at
Panna and Sariska would perhaps had gone unnoticed. The status of protected
areas in absence of public eye is a matter of speculation. The absence of
pressure groups encourages management lapses, carelessness and at times utter
disregard towards one's duty.
How can tourism hinder conservation whence most of the reserves in India subject
to tourism have a bustling tiger population. Albeit tourism has to be in control
in protected areas its absence would lead to an uncertain future. With no one to
question or raise a hue and cry the wilderness would entirely be at mercy of the
administration which has let down the cause on many occasions.
26.2.12 03:08
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Breeding Tigers - Bandhavgarh
On my recent tour to Bandhavgarh on birding and photography trip I was delighted
to see young tiger cubs.
We first toured Kanha National Park where we found evidence of mating much to
our delight. We could see about five tigers on jeep safari om many excursions
inside the preserve. We also came across two half grown cubs near a rivulet but
failed to see their mother.
We than moved to Bandhavgarh National Park going through Mandla, Shahpura,
Umaria then reaching Tala for accommodation. We stayed here to about seven
safaris in premium Tala Zone and one excursion in Maghdhi Zone. Bandhavgarh has
been divided into four zones for tourism purpose. Tala is premium because tiger
sightings is high and the habitat is also much verdant. Tala has dense forests
swampy grasslands and tall flat topped mountains which offer a spectacular view
of the park's landscape which by all means is astounding.

4. Hence tiger safari in zone is much in demand but I think this is a myopic
approach. All the zones in this wildlife refuge are charming and offer good
wildlife sightings and tigers too are in plenty.
On our first evening ride at Magdhi Zone we did not see a tiger but came close
to newly born cubs hidden in dense canopy near the road. In order minimize
disturbance we moved away to other areas. We received another good news a
tigress with cubs is seen in this area and they are big enough to accompany
their mother. We did not see them either we came back not at all disappointed.
From days onward we regularly saw tigers in Tala Zone including a tigress with
three cubs. We also came across tigress with cubs hidden behind shrubs and
bamboo clumps. We waited for a long tine to see the family but could as they
were busy on a kill. We could hear the squeals of the cubs. That was enough.
We stayed at a luxury accommodation in Bandhavgarh near the Tala Gate. It was a
good place and the manager informed me about more tiger cubs in the preserve.
I have been visiting Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve since years but have never come
across signs of so many cubs. There were sixteen cubs present in the park during
my visit. This means the conservation measures are effective and so breeding has
become prolific. Tiger mate throughout the year but are supposed to mate more in
winters. Who knows the more the tigers the better.
23.1.12 07:56
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Night Safari In The Tiger Reserves
Though night safaris is not a trend in Central Indian Tiger Reserves. Tourists
are taken in the outskirts of the park on the night safaris. These are the
interconnecting roads that lead to the interior villages.
It is difficult to sight big games on night safari but you never know since the
leopard and sloth bear move around this time. A tiger is a rare sight on the
night safari but one can see lots of small life not seen in the day.
This is the best opportunity to see nocturnal animals and birds. One can see
civets, porcupines, small deer, mongoose ratel, fox, and among the birds the
highly cryptic nightjars and large nocturnal owls like the Brown Fish Owl.
I have had wonderful time scouring for animals in the night. In the darkness the
jungles of MP are a different World. Silent, eerie and at times frightening and
often you are rewarded by a rare sight,
If you have a night vision scope than you are going to benefit a lot. But
nevertheless a safari in the night is experiencing the sublime grace of nature
and God's creation in peace of the darkness.
In spite of the tiring safaris in the park it is worthwhile to go on a night
ride. Make sure that you are accompanied by a driver and a guard/guide along
with you before moving out.
22.1.12 03:42
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Wild Water Buffalo
The Asiatic Buffalo or wild water buffalo is a severely endangered animal in
India and all over the World.

5. It is a large animal found in Assam and Indravati National Park in Central
India. It's status in Indravati Tiger Reserve is unknown. It weigh up to 1200 kg
and is quiet ferocious by nature.
The Wild Buffalo is a gregarious animal with both sexes having large horns that
makes them appear indomitable. These animals prefer dense river valleys, marsh
land and swampy grassland large enough to support the herds. The herd size may
range up to thirty animals.
The wild buffalo is fast loosing ground all over Asia due to loss of habitat and
interbreeding with domestic buffalo. he animal survives precariously in India,
Nepal, Thailand, Myanmar and Cambodia.
The total population is below three thousand now and about one thousand five
hundred wild buffaloes survive in the Indian State of Assam.
21.1.12 06:04
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Pench Tiger Safari - Hot Air Balloon
This is a new adventure sport inducted at Pench National Park in MP, India. The
hot air balloon safari is a new way of exploring the dense jungle of Pench.
The view is spectacular and one can see wild animals and tigers as well. The
safari is certified by Director Director General of Civil Aviation in India.
The flight follows all the safety norms and maintenance guidelines. The duration
is about sixty minutes. The flight is commanded by a trained pilot and crew.
In case of cancellation of balloon safari full refund is made. The rides are
available at early morning (start predawn) and early evening post lunch.
Sitting in the gondala the experience is absolute magic, the bird's eye view of
this magnificent wildlife refuge makes you speechless with joy.
The spectacular view of the terrain, hills, rivers, valleys, lakes and
grasslands offer a feast to the eyes.
20.1.12 05:08
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Elephant Safari in India
Elephant safari is a unique feature of many tiger reserves in India. Some
Example are Bandhavgarh Kanha, Pench, Corbett and Ranthambhore National Park.
At many preserves elephants are used in tracking tigers and the arranging an
show. The tiger is cordoned by about five or six elephants and tourists are
taken to the spot on elephant back. This is popularly called a tiger show.This
is a short ride.
I know that long rides on elephant back are available in Corbett and Bandhavgarh
National Park. These are costly but in a given period of ride one has a chance
of exploring the dense forests from close which is not possible on a jeep
safari.
The elephant ride is an adventure, the pachyderm wades rough terrain with
admirable skills being a sure footed animal. The ride offers animal and tiger
sightings from close but not often. It is simple fun of riding on an ancient
transport that has been popularly used in India since ages. The animals are
trained to carry humans as well as conduct certain chores in India.

6. The Maharajah is much symbolized sitting on a Golden Howdah atop the jumbo. This
is a symbol of regal splendor for the tourists now. The Howdah or the seat is a
crude assemblage of flattened logs with a simple cushion that carries you along
the ride. The steel rods enclose the howdah and support the riders sitting
inside.You have to cling tight to the iron rod in order to stabilize yourself
and prevent oneself from falling to the ground.
There is no roof or shade as it was during the Royal times. The open sitting
offers a spectacular view forests and wildlife. The elephant walks through the
dense clumps of bamboo and you have you sit alert and duck whence necessary.
Sometime it climbs steep rock and the motion unnerves the first timers.
Such rides are also available in holiday or sightseeing destinations as well in
Jaipur in Rajasthan. Temple processions of decorated elephants is a unique
attraction in Southern India.
15.1.12 06:28
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