SAFARI IN INDIA
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JUNGLE SAFARI IN INDIA
Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve, Maharashtra
Located in Maharashtra, Central India, Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve, or Tadoba National Park is one of the most preferred tiger destinations in India and the largest in the state.
A dry, deciduous forest with mostly teak and bamboo trees, Tadoba also has a mix of grasslands and dry forests that allows for better visibility throughout the forest, thus ensuring excellent sightings. The otherwise dry forest boasts of a few lakes and rivers that provide abundant water resources in the park. The park has been well maintained with plenty man-made water saucers as well, which act like magnets for tigers and other wildlife in the hot months of summer.
Pench Tiger Reserve, Pench, Madhya Pradesh
Pench is where the literary genius, Sir Rudyard Kipling set his timeless classic, The Jungle Book and its wolf child, immortalised as Mowgli. This masterpiece inspired by the true incident of a human child, reared by wolves in the nineteenth century, in Seonee (now Seoni) district, is located in the quaint, charming and bounteous landscape of Pench, in Madhya Pradesh.
Pench Tiger Reserve is spread over Seoni and Chhindwara districts of Madhya Pradesh and Nagpur district of Maharashtra and named after the Pench river. The dense, deciduous forest of Pench Tiger Reserve enwrapped in towering teaks, Mahuas, and dense bamboo forests, provide an idyllic communion for today’s reality and yesteryears Jungle Book fantasy.
Kanha National Park, Madhya Pradesh
Located in the Central Highlands, in the Maikal range of Satpuras, Kanha National Park is one of the largest parks in Madhya Pradesh, making it an ideal tiger country. Kanha is also known for the successful preservation of Barasinghas or Hard Ground Swamp Deer, and saving them from the brink of extinction.
The mixed deciduous forest of Kanha supports towering Saal forests and bamboo thickets. The undulating landscape with sprawling, dense vegetation groves, charming hillocks and open meadows; provide an idyllic home to vast array of species.
This landscape not just sustains but helps large numbers of Chitals, Sambars, BaraSinghas and Gaurs flourish. They in turn support populations of predators and co-predators like Tigers, Leopards, Wild Dogs, Jungle Cats, Golden Jackals, Foxes that abound.
Bandhavgarh National Park, Madhya Pradesh
Bandhavgarh is surrounded by the Vindhya hills in the Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh, in Central India. Spread over thirty-two hills and expansive grasslands with flourishing vegetation, this tiger country of India is steeped in history and a diverse population of flora and fauna.
This abundant forest with one of the highest densities of tigers in the world, was a Shikargah, or game reserve for the Maharajas of Rewa, until it was declared a tiger reserve in 1972, under Project Tiger and Wildlife Protection act. It is also home to Mohan, the first white tiger bred under captivity, by the Maharaja of Rewa.
Endowed with twelve natural waterholes, several historical monuments, and remains of ancient caves that are witnesses to the two-thousand years of history; Bandhavgarh makes for one of the most enticing wildlife destinations. The expansive grasslands are flanked by Saal forests and mixed deciduous forests that support Dhobim, Saja and Salai, and dense Bamboo thickets.
Satpura National Park, Madhya Pradesh
Satpura National Park is Madhya Pradesh’s serene sanctuary nestled in the Mahadeo hills. The meandering Denwa river takes one to the Madhai zone that warmly greets every visitor with tranquil wilderness views.
The rugged terrain of Satpura National park has deep, yawning valleys and gorges, stunning sandstone peaks, gurgling rivulets and brooks, cascading waterfalls, dense forests of Sal and Teak, and an abundance of medicinal plants.
Satpura has a rich tapestry of flora and fauna. Some of the residents of this quaint national park include Spotted Deer, Indian Bison (Gaur), Tigers, Leopards, Wild boar, Wild dog (Dholes), Blackbuck, Porcupine, Sambhar, Four Horned antelopes (Chowsingha), Crocodile, Honey Badgers, Otters, Langurs, and the famous Albino Gaurs.
Jim Corbett National Park, Uttarakhand
Corbett National Park located in the foothills of Himalayas in the Nainital district, of Uttarakhand has a glorious history of being the oldest national park established in the year 1936, as Hailey National Park. It came under the aegis of Project Tiger that was spearheaded in this park in 1973, declaring it a tiger reserve.
It was re-named Corbett National park to honour the Edward James Corbett or Jim Corbett, a tracker, naturalist, conservationist, author, and hunter of several man eating tigers and leopards.
The charming, varied landscape of Corbett has lush grasslands, sloping hills and hillocks and serpentine rivulets from the Ramganga river that meander around the landscape, making it an ideal home for different wildlife species.
Kaziranga National Park, Assam
The dense forests of Kaziranga national park are home to the Indian One-horned Rhinoceros. Dotted with towering elephant grasslands and meadows, swampy marshes and lagoons; Kaziranga is a biodiversity haven. Over 60% of the world’s population of the Indian One-horned Rhinoceros inhabit this UNESCO world heritage site.
Kaziranga reserve forest was set up in 1905, under the recommendations of Mary Curzon, wife to Lord Curzon, the then Viceroy of India. Declared a Tiger reserve in 2006 as the tiger population in the park grew, Kaziranga is home to a variety of avian, mammal, reptile and amphibian population
The mighty Brahmaputra river also flows in this diverse and thriving landscape of Kaziranga National park. The park is spread across an area of 1173.58 sq. kms. that includes 625.58 sq. kms of core tiger territory and 548 sq. kms of buffer zone.
DESERT SAFARI IN INDIA
Spiti Valley
Spiti Valley is a cold desert surrounded by majestic mountains, and features a terrain that you might not have seen anywhere else. It is also one of the most popular destinations in the country that attracts adventure seekers from far and wide. When here, you should definitely opt for a jeep safari which serves as an escape for all those who wish to take a detour from the typical hill station trip, and explore the less explored part of mountains.
Jaisalmer
It’s one of the great places to visit in Rajasthan, and is situated in the heart of the Thar desert. Also known as the Golden City of India, this is where you can indulge in a desert safari tour if you are keen to explore the best of this place. Since it’s well-connected via railways and roads, reaching it won’t be much of a hassle too.
The Great Rann of Kutch
Touted as one of the world’s largest salt deserts, the Great Rann of Kutch is spread over 7505 sq km and is covered with a thick layer of salt. Every year, a number of tourists wait to attend the vibrant Rann Utsav, where they get the opportunity to savour music concerts, cultural performances, and much more. Plus, there is camel safari to take you through the desert, and its seemingly endless crystal salt marsh.
Pushkar
It’s a sprawling city that is nestled dramatically on a hilltop. A visit to this place will let you explore its surrounding desert area in the most innovative ways, one being the desert safari ride. And since Pushkar is a part of the Thar desert, it also features craggy rocks and golden dunes. You can pick your options from camel safari tours or jeep safari tours, and then retire to desert safari camp to make your trip memorable.
Nubra Valley
Sitting at a height of 10,000 ft, the Nubra Valley is yet another most sought-after tourist destination, and is also a cold desert in the Himalayan region. Its beautiful landscape is dotted with sand dunes and majestic barren mountains to amplify its beauty further. This destination is more secluded when compared to Spiti Valley, which means you get more time and space to enjoy what you love doing. Plus, it also boasts of challenging trekking grounds and lures thrill-seekers from across the world.
The most popular activity that people love to indulge in here is the safari on the Bactrian camels, which have double humps on them. These animals will take you on a desert safari ride unlike any you have never experienced before.
