tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51992575353952002672024-03-02T06:35:57.348+05:30India Tour and Culture SiteBlog offers information on travel cultural and myths in India. Best guide to Indian tour destination, culture and myths. Discover India.Uday Patelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11289357844292255218noreply@blogger.comBlogger155125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199257535395200267.post-41139510648104007872023-09-15T11:51:00.002+05:302023-09-15T11:52:20.978+05:30<p> <strong><span style="color: #0e101a;">Traveling
to Bandhavgarh</span></strong></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a;">Situated in a remote corner of India Bandhavgarh is a
paradise that is home to the Bengal Tiger. It is home to many enchanting
creatures like the sloth bear, bison, Asia's largest deer the sambar, and
spotted deer both are the tiger's main prey base. Other animals seen are the
wild dog, barking deer, Nilgai, four-horned deer, chinkara, jackal, langur,
rhesus macaque, and fox. Both domestic and overseas tourists arrive here in
thousands to see the Bengal Tiger and other animals.</span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a;"><br />There are more than two hundred birds in the park some of
which are palearctic migrants. Most of the avian species are forest dwellers
and very few wetland species are found. Yet the tiger reserve and the National
Park attracts thousands of birders every year. </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a;"><br />The reserve is home to ancient relics some of them in
ruins these date 2000 years back. They were built by the tribal who ruled the
fort at Bandhavgarh Hill. The hill is the tallest structure at 800 MSL it is
home to zoomorphic idols of Lord Vishnu and Ram Janki Laxman Temple. There are
more than 11 man-made reservoirs at the fort </span></span><span style="color: #0e101a;">complex which is inhabited by wild animals. The tall
grass, groves, and plains attract many wild animals in the safe sanctuary of
the fort complex. Humans have long vacated the fort complex after the last
rulers the Baghels shifted their capital to the nearby city of Rewa.</span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a;"><br />The most attractive feature of the park is Sesh Shaiyya
which lies at the foothill of the fort. It comprises of shady grove and a fairy
pool. A twenty feet long reclining Vishnu lies at the edge of the pool. The
sacred idol is as old as the fort and was built by the tribal at that time. It
is the most visited place by tourists on tiger safari in Tala Range. Sesh
Shaiyya is also the breeding ground for the tigresses in the safe sanctuary of
the dense forests nearby. Many times the lucky tourists get a glimpse of the
majestic beast.</span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a;"><br />Tiger Safari </span></span></strong><span style="color: #0e101a;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a;">Two tiger safaris are organised in the park one in the
morning and another in the evening. The game rides are conducted on the open
jeeps and canter. They have to be hired at the entrance of the respective
zones. The park has three zones</span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0e101a; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Magadi</span><o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0e101a; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Khitoli</span><o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0e101a; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Tala</span><o:p></o:p></li>
</ul>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a;">Safari is organized in each zone however each zone has a
limited entry hence permits have to be booked in advance.</span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a;"><br />Bandhavgarh National Park Infrastructure</span></span></strong><span style="color: #0e101a;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a;">Bandhavgarh National Park has many wonderful sights to
offer and thus a large number of tourists visit the park every year. The
reserve also attracts filmmakers, wildlife photographers, naturalists, and
holidaymakers. To cater to a large number of tourists there are many hotels and
resorts built around the periphery of the park. These range from budget to
luxury accommodations. </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a;">The main habitation is the Tala Village with few budget
hotels and shops. It is the main entry point to the park.</span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a;"><br />The Park </span></span></strong><span style="color: #0e101a;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a;">The park lies in Umaria and Shahdol Districts of Madhya
Pradesh. The access point is Jabalpur Airport in Madhya Pradesh a state of
India. From the airport taxis are the best means of travel to the park at a
distance of 175 km.</span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a;"><br />You can </span><a href="https://www.tigersafaribandhavgarh.com/localtransport.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #4a6ee0;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">book
a taxi</span></span></a><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> from Jabalpur to
Bandhavgarh which has numerous operators. The ride is smooth and picturesque.
You can also book an AC Taxi. Before embarking on a journey to Bandhavgarh make
all the essential purchases at Jabalpur.</span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<span data-preserver-spaces="true"></span><div class="blogger-post-footer">About travel to India and travel resource and useful links for traveling in Indian states and places.</div>Uday Patelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11289357844292255218noreply@blogger.com0India20.593684 78.96288-7.7165498361788458 43.80663 48.903917836178849 114.11913tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199257535395200267.post-25353878381353212982023-07-05T12:20:00.005+05:302023-07-05T12:31:25.171+05:30A Holiday Trip to Bandhavgarh<p> <span style="text-align: justify;">Bandhavgarh is the land of the
tiger. It is located in Umaria District in the State of Madhya Pradesh. It is a
National Park and a tiger reserve declared as a protected area by the State
Government. A part of the reserve is slated for tourism.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">The reserve encompasses fifteen
hundred thirty-six kilometers. The current core area is 716 sq. km while the
rest is the outer limit or the buffer zone. Tourism is conducted in 20 percent
of the core area while some forest patches are reserved for tourism in the buffer
area. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Bandhavgarh is a paradise on the
Earth. It is home to tigers, leopards, sloth bears, bison, deer, rhesus
macaque, Hanuman Langur, jungle cats, rusty spotted cats, jackals, foxes, and
small predators. The antelope family comprises four-horned antelope and the
Nilgai. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Bandhavgarh is also a place that
comprises ancient ruins. These ruins are over two thousand years old and
comprise zoomorphic idols of Lord Vishnu, idols of Shiva, manmade caves,
temples, stables, reservoirs, and an ancient fort completely in ruins. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Over 170000 visitors arrive at
the reserve for holidaying, photography, and filming. Before finalizing the
trip to Bandhavgarh one should book a permit issued by the forest department of
Madhya Pradesh. The next step is to book a luxury hotel for accommodations.
There are also budget and deluxe hotels outside the reserve most of them are
situated near the Tala Village. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">The trip usually begins from
Jabalpur Airport which is at a distance of 175 km. You can travel Jabalpur via
Shahpura and Umaria. The latter is just 32 km from the park. The road is good
and you can cover it in four hours. There are other routes to the reserve but
they are longer. <o:p></o:p></p>
<span face=""Calibri","sans-serif"" style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">You can drive in your car or go for a <a href="https://www.tigersafaribandhavgarh.com/">taxi-booking</a> as there are plenty available. For overseas visitors booking a taxi is
the best option. Air-conditioned taxis are available from Jabalpur. While going
for a holiday in Bandhavgarh you should carry all the essentials as the reserve
is situated in a remote place. </span><div class="blogger-post-footer">About travel to India and travel resource and useful links for traveling in Indian states and places.</div>Uday Patelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11289357844292255218noreply@blogger.com0India20.593684 78.96288-7.7165498361788458 43.80663 48.903917836178849 114.11913tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199257535395200267.post-44528749785399750562023-05-14T14:31:00.003+05:302023-05-14T14:31:51.850+05:30A Classic Tour Called Golden Triangle Tour <p> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The tour literarily
forms a triangle. It begins from New Delhi the Capital of India and ends at
Ranthambore Tiger Reserve. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">New Delhi<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Situated in North,
New Delhi is a window to India. People from all places live in the city and
create a mixed culture. But the city is well known for its old and modern
complexes. It is a wonderful sightseeing destination and some of the old
monuments are:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Qutub Minar<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Red Fort<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Humayun's Tomb<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Lodhi Garden <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Chandni Chowk Baazar <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Purana Qila<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Mughal Gardens<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Hauz Khas Village<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Sajdarjungs Tomb<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Isa Khan's Tomb<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Alai Darwaza<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Jama Masjid<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Diwan i Am<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Imam Zamin Tomb<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Tughlaqbad Tomb<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Jantar Mantar <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">India Gate<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Ajmeri Gate<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Other Recent
Monuments are<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Swaminarayan Temple<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Bahai Temple<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Parliament House <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Coronation Dubar Park<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Besides these parks
and places, there are many small and lesser-known places. Delhi is not a new
city and it may take weeks to see all that it has to offer. The tour's first lag is New Delhi where a few
days are spent sightseeing.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The next visit is to
Agra the city of the Taj Mahal the world-famous monument that takes a long time
to see. In the same trip, Red Fort and Fatehpur Sikri are visited. Within the
same route is Jaipur the capital city of Rajasthan. The old city was named
after Rajah Jai Singh II in the 18th Century. It is a charismatic city with a
characteristic pink touch. It is also known as the Pink City. The best tourist
places in Jaipur are:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Hawa Mahal<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Jaipur Palace<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">City Palace<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Jantar Mantar<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Jaigarh Fort<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Nahargarh Fort<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Birla Temple<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Jal Mahal<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Amber Fort<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Kanak Ghati<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Govind Devji Temple<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The food in Jaipur is
unique it is known as Marwari Cuisine. The city is full of gardens and places
of interest. The Golden Triangle Tour is extended by a visit to Ranthambore
Tiger Reserve. The reserve is a good place
for tiger sighting and bird watching. This ends the<a href="http://www.indiafootprints.com/golden_triangle_tour.php" target="_blank"> Golden Triangle Tour</a> in
North West India. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">About travel to India and travel resource and useful links for traveling in Indian states and places.</div>Uday Patelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11289357844292255218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199257535395200267.post-86592977494854122572023-04-03T12:40:00.003+05:302023-04-03T12:40:23.916+05:30 Tiger Tours at Kanha National Park<p><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Kanha is also known
as Kanha Kisli, it is also known as the land of the tiger. It is home to the
hard-ground swamp deer. This deer subspecies now only survive at Kanha National
Park. The park is famous for the tiger but also for the saving of the critically
endangered swamp deer. From just 66 heads the population now ranges over 500
heads. The credit goes to the Kanha team and George Schaller from the USA. <o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Kanha is home to over
100 tigers in an area of 2000 sq. km. The core area of the park is 940 sq. km and
it is totally inviolate. No human activity except tourism in 20 percent area is
allowed. The park is well protected by forest guards whole live in
self-sufficient patrolling huts. There are more than 150 patrolling huts spread
all over the park. Tourists are not allowed in the rest of the core zone. <o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Tourism also takes
place in the buffer zone which is a multiple-use area. Besides the forest
cover, there are human settlements and their farms. They are allowed to rear
livestock. No commercial activities are allowed in the park. But there are
wildlife resorts in the buffer under strict regulations. Small trade is
possible in the buffer but no major commercial activities are permitted. While
core zone tourism is limited with restriction on entry of jeeps no such limit
exists in the buffer tourism zone at present. <o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Kanha Wilderness<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Kanha is a tiger
reserve and a National Park under the aegis of the State Government of Madhya
Pradesh. Some tourism policies are advised by the NTCA which stands for
National Tiger Conservation Authority. It is a Central Government body that now
looks after the affairs of Project Tiger.
<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>The wild animals
found at Kanha National Park are tiger, sloth bear, bison, chital deer, sambar
deer, swamp deer, fox, jackal, mouse deer, barking deer, Nilgai, and
four-horned antelope. Among the smaller fauna are porcupines, pangolins, jungle
cats, civet cats, and wild rats. <o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>There are more than
250 bird species in the park. Among the noted avian species are the
white-tailed shama, orange-headed ground thrush, verditor flycatcher, Tickell's
blue flycatcher, Tickell's thrush, common grey hornbill, Malabar Pied Hornbill,
greenish warbler, Hume's warbler, booted warbler, Graylag geese, bar-headed
geese, and more. Some raptors are the crested serpent eagle, honey buzzard,
shikra, sparrow hawk, red-necked falcon white-eyed buzzard, and crested hawk
eagle. There are plenty of avians to be
seen on tiger safari. <o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>A permit for a tiger
safari at Kanha is required. You can book the permits at MPOnline a Government
of Madya Pradesh Portal. Since the jeep entity is limited you should book the
safari in advance. Another option is to book a tiger safari at the gates
subject to availability. <o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b> </b><o:p></o:p></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">About travel to India and travel resource and useful links for traveling in Indian states and places.</div>Uday Patelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11289357844292255218noreply@blogger.com0India20.593684 78.96288-7.7165498361788458 43.80663 48.903917836178849 114.11913tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199257535395200267.post-50823386652465192912023-04-02T15:57:00.002+05:302023-04-02T15:57:12.474+05:30 Filming Tigers in India<p><br /></p><p>Every wildlife photographer amateurs or professionals dream of photographing tigers in India. All filmmakers major or minor think of filming big cats in India. The country has more than 50 tiger reserves and more than 3000 adult tigers. Due to active protection, the number of these big cats is growing day by day as breeding has increased tremendously. The big cats give birth to more than 4 cubs every year, and rear them for two and a half years after which they breed again. The males can mate throughout the year till the ripe age of 14 years. </p><p>Though any tiger reserve can be chosen for filming the big cats, some destinations offer better opportunities due to the high number of sightings. The parks with very good sightings usually have high visitor traffic. These are the most visited parks but there is a limit to the number of people that can enter the reserve due to restrictions placed by NTCA and the State governments. The parks are divided into a few zones, and each zone has a limit. Most of the safaris are booked online on the State Government Portals while booking is also available at the reserve gates. You can also book a safari at the director's office or respective reserve, these are protected areas and have separate forest departments. The addresses could be found online on the Internet by typing the name of the reserves.</p><p>Best Tiger Reserves</p><p>Some of the best reserves are National Parks as well.</p><p>Corbett Tiger Reserve in Uttrakhand</p><p>Kanha Tiger Reserve in Uttrakhand</p><p>Bandhavgarh In MP</p><p>Ranthambhore in Rajasthan </p><p>Pench National Park in MP</p><p>Panna National Park in MP </p><p>These NPs have more than 100 thousand visitors and are highly popular. While many amateur photographers and small filmmakers can use their skills to film on safari, making documentaries is costly and time-consuming. </p><p>For documentary makers, and professional photographers who need to cross the limits of regular safari need special permission from the Ministry of Environment or MOEF, and the principal chief wildlife warden or PCCF of the states. These are costly and require time for permissions to be granted if acceptable. It is not easy to organize photo tours in India for professionals. Wildlife filmmakers and professional photographers need to make a lot of arrangements for photography sessions and need the help of local guides.</p><p>The best is to take the help of the local tour operators who can help organize the sessions in the respective tiger reserves. The best choice is to go with Indian tour operators who can organize the documentary filming events. Remember there is a rush during the festive seasons and weekdays hence book safari in advance. </p><p> </p><div class="blogger-post-footer">About travel to India and travel resource and useful links for traveling in Indian states and places.</div>Uday Patelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11289357844292255218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199257535395200267.post-35214528618831325432023-02-21T16:31:00.002+05:302023-02-21T18:41:29.544+05:30Tiger Safari at Bandhavgarh And The Ancient Structures<p>Bandhavgarh National Park is known for its enchanting
wilderness, and the tigers. But many people have no inclination toward ancient
idols cut from the rock and the inscriptions on the stone in the dense confines
of the park. The most amazing ancient structures are the Bandhavgarh Fort
complex and the idols of Lord Vishnu in zoomorphic forms. The original
structures were built by the Gonds that were subject to further additions by
many dynasties that came to rule here.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDtB5jT3rZzW-MpwUhxF3FBNg55uVASnxEf8ab_lyBSv51pQ9AWDT4Fu2nha1GXrnj0vHAPEkfHgYXcOlpzOe4KS0OYpr-Iia8H4hcSOCUxPqcuikxNmviFd1v39ioINY_qfskz-6j8AuS02rCHCKS1A0fgkOWlI21dq1UKB5Sp33RD3O2QmXuZ1TqVA/s750/Kanha-gallery-image-6.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="750" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDtB5jT3rZzW-MpwUhxF3FBNg55uVASnxEf8ab_lyBSv51pQ9AWDT4Fu2nha1GXrnj0vHAPEkfHgYXcOlpzOe4KS0OYpr-Iia8H4hcSOCUxPqcuikxNmviFd1v39ioINY_qfskz-6j8AuS02rCHCKS1A0fgkOWlI21dq1UKB5Sp33RD3O2QmXuZ1TqVA/s320/Kanha-gallery-image-6.png" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tiger Safari at Bandhavgarh</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>The fort and its surroundings in the dense forests were
ruled by tigers and humans from time immemorial but the structures made by the
Gond civilization date back 2000 years. Gonds were worshippers of lord Vishnu
and other Hindu deities. On the top of the mountain, one will find idols of zoomorphic
avatars of Lord Vishnu. It is said that the fort was gifted to brother Laxman
by Lord Rama when he visited Bandhavgarh forests in exile. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/aUZhtwarT8c" width="320" youtube-src-id="aUZhtwarT8c"></iframe></div><br /><p>The other structure that was carved in stones are courts,
horse stables, caves, and rooms and you will see stone wall now in ruins around
Bandhavgarh Hill. There are thirty-two steep cliffs and tabletop mountains at
Bandhavgarh. The terrain is characterized by steep cliffs deep glens and marshy
grasslands interspersed by rivulets.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Since the fort is out of bounds for tourism tourists cannot
visit the fort complex. They can go up to the Sesha Shaiyya or reclining
Vishnu. Sesh Shaiyya is a beautiful spot
where you can see the twenty feet idols of Lord Vishnu in a reclining position. The idol is crowned by the heads of the cobra
and the whole structure is covered in microscopic algae, fungi, and lichens.
Sesh Shaiyya is one of the most beautiful spots in the tiger reserve and must
visit. Those who are wishing to see the ancient structures must go for a tiger
safari at Tala in Bandhavgarh. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Rich in the wilderness the park is home to tigers, leopards,
wild dogs, sloth bears, bison, Nilgai, barking deer, four-horned deer, wild
boar, and monkeys. It is home to more than 250 birds including the winter
migrants. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">For an exciting tiger safari at Bandhavgarh, a safari permit
is required. So book the safari in advance as the entry of vehicles is limited.
Safari can be booked online at MPOnline Portal. You can also ask the tour
operators to book a safari for you. They are in the know-how of the best zones
in the National Park for you to visit. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">You can best reach Bandhavgarh from Jabalpur Airport at 175
km. The overnight train is also available from New Delhi to Umaria which is at
a distance of 32 km from Tala Township. Overnight trains from Mumbai and
Kolkata ply to Jabalpur in MP<b>. </b><o:p></o:p></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">About travel to India and travel resource and useful links for traveling in Indian states and places.</div>Uday Patelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11289357844292255218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199257535395200267.post-6871516968736189502022-12-06T10:40:00.003+05:302022-12-06T11:15:46.496+05:30Inbound Travel News - VISA Tug of War <p><b> India Reinstates E-Visa</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">When India asked British visa applicants to appear in person at Indian High Commission in London there was chaos among those who had already planned the trip. Most of the people had booked VISA through middlemen to tour companies in the UK as there was no need to be at Indian High Commission in person. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">The new term came as a jolt for UK travelers who had already planned the trip. Most of the had very little time to make the trip and no time to visit Indian High Commission. A lot of journeys were canceled this was a sad happening by India is not solely to blame for this. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Thankfully as per news dated December 5 in <a href="https://travelweekly.co.uk/news/air/india-reinstates-e-visa-option-for-british-travellers?fbclid=IwAR2FO_55723boxVCUNb28gsyuAx4tv8Ur4YuByBq-ykx9cC3VYYx5934dz0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">travel weekly</a>, the e-visa has been reinstated with doorstep service available. Of the total percentage of inbound travelers to India, UK travelers from England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland constitute as much as 50%. The reason is not only familiarity with our country. The familiarity is anyway is decreasing among next-gen travelers. The main reasons are the proximity distance wise, and the prevalence of the English language pan India that invites the British. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">The urge to travel may be due to colonial instinct the exploratory zeal is well known among the British. But then inbound tourists visit India from many countries. They come from Western Europe like France, Belgium, Germany, Spain, Holland, and some more. Russians also visit India from the Eastern Bloc in good numbers. These are tourists who are interested in tiger safaris and sightseeing while most of the travelers from Buddhist countries in Asia come to visit the holy sites. The traveler from AFPAC visits India for medical tourism. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJSaaQHE-3z_t5UWOMQmz2Ld2qA6KwZGhlpVaxkqqGkA13L0CmdOJioPoZBXK2Rku1PNJqUK5fym-brzBqMbPb1XFEiXwai-HkLpIgUrJ-48wZpPMwOMhJvBjLZQoxMkPGpWlqXkc8s_nSmf0Mgkcs-Jnhuz56-fUfNi2kRd9KrrNCO2-40GJxWfVZ9g/s891/WhatsApp%20Image%202022-12-02%20at%2018.22.05.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="891" data-original-width="641" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJSaaQHE-3z_t5UWOMQmz2Ld2qA6KwZGhlpVaxkqqGkA13L0CmdOJioPoZBXK2Rku1PNJqUK5fym-brzBqMbPb1XFEiXwai-HkLpIgUrJ-48wZpPMwOMhJvBjLZQoxMkPGpWlqXkc8s_nSmf0Mgkcs-Jnhuz56-fUfNi2kRd9KrrNCO2-40GJxWfVZ9g/s320/WhatsApp%20Image%202022-12-02%20at%2018.22.05.jpeg" width="230" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>VISA Tug of War</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">In order to balance host country travel restrictions tit for tat steps are taken by other countries as well. Although interim disruption is a regular norm between two countries, the loss to both exchequers is significant. The impact hurts the travel services and tour operators the most. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">A lot of hotel bookings and tour operator packages were canceled in India. This was a significant loss to the hospitality industry as well as the exchequer. India depends heavily on its inbound tourism sector for foreign exchange, employment to locals, and the health of its hospitality industry that caters to inbound travelers. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">The Indian hospitality industry is expected to have a warm winter to the expected arrival of a large number of UK travelers. After the pandemic, this is like a flow of fresh air not only for the hotel industry, the news is good for small service providers like guides, naturalists, taxi services, and the man selling <i>chana</i> on the street corner. </p><div class="blogger-post-footer">About travel to India and travel resource and useful links for traveling in Indian states and places.</div>Uday Patelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11289357844292255218noreply@blogger.com0United Kingdom55.378051 -3.43597329.630852772403063 -38.592223 81.125249227596939 31.720277tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199257535395200267.post-71107944758715071112022-11-22T12:33:00.008+05:302022-11-22T12:41:37.419+05:30Planning A Tiger Safari Choose the Best National Park for You <p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Inbound Tourism in India </b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Inbound revenue generation comprises a significant amount of nature tourism. The global market size stands at USD 650 billion. India makes an impact in inbound revenue generation that fetches significant foreign exchange vital for the country's economy. Well, this is not all, nature tourism, like tiger tourism in India, is vital for sustainable local economies, and a large sum of revenue is plowed back into the conservation of the inheritance. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjInaT5712-TrKV7da2hVfxX2hEd4LgWgIfx99WcR8ovzLqIWgUBgHtfBiR5NtHVuWJA3rckX2AQ2TkJV8iRufuxYhbU3qBXu87DLneClFsk6kUhJPymaXoeh2ukbEsyqp9EhI1O77X42xsILdynNC6lYrKvvCqBACk6id8_3pZyh0GU4_Dpn-35gWd_Q/s1600/Saurabh-n-Jogi-Award-2018-19.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1600" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjInaT5712-TrKV7da2hVfxX2hEd4LgWgIfx99WcR8ovzLqIWgUBgHtfBiR5NtHVuWJA3rckX2AQ2TkJV8iRufuxYhbU3qBXu87DLneClFsk6kUhJPymaXoeh2ukbEsyqp9EhI1O77X42xsILdynNC6lYrKvvCqBACk6id8_3pZyh0GU4_Dpn-35gWd_Q/s320/Saurabh-n-Jogi-Award-2018-19.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Book My Safari Team India (Award) </td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Tiger Tourism In India</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">In MP alone visitors' fee draws in rupees 13 crores plus every year and this money is plowed back into conservation. Hence when you make a visit to a tiger reserve you not only seek a holiday recreation you contribute to conservation as well in terms of entry fee, guide fee, hospitality charges, and whatnot. You contribute to the local economy as well which is vital for the conservation of our priceless inheritance. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC6lsRM4Its9oYjGxOGy5KGnk_scUHXBf40LSeOPsvGEc3eoqNzaV_PViboJIXOq7ogt3Xb95IfZwp2RbGE6tTD3TXcYX5A9N8vFEr2IOJtAw1ROI2Mo-jQxBEk1wPe95QNhBfwxzg0VDlXvXenk4JBJhC1j49dSoBQecUW_ep5wlWPFM170ikC4WkhQ/s720/tadoba-tiger-wildlife-safari.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="537" data-original-width="720" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC6lsRM4Its9oYjGxOGy5KGnk_scUHXBf40LSeOPsvGEc3eoqNzaV_PViboJIXOq7ogt3Xb95IfZwp2RbGE6tTD3TXcYX5A9N8vFEr2IOJtAw1ROI2Mo-jQxBEk1wPe95QNhBfwxzg0VDlXvXenk4JBJhC1j49dSoBQecUW_ep5wlWPFM170ikC4WkhQ/s320/tadoba-tiger-wildlife-safari.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tiger in India</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><blockquote style="font-style: italic; text-align: center;">What Pays Stays</blockquote><p style="text-align: justify;">Nothing can be truer. The contemporary economy is an equity-based one, and income for survival plays a vital role in managing environmental concerns sustainably. Wildlife attracts crowds and draws revenue hence preserving takes precedence over neglect and destruction. The core benefit that these tiger reserves and the National Parks accord are employment and business to locals, infrastructure development in terms of schools, and dispensaries, diverse training for empowerment of women and children, and better mainstream connectivity. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">The parks and hospitality industry employs a huge chunk of locals as guides, cooks, waiters, guards, and drivers. The tiger safari in the parks is regulated to prevent disturbance and harm to the animals. In spite of severe criticism, and a court case the ecosystem, on the contrary, has increased immensely and the tiger population has risen from 1411 to over 3000 since the beginning of Project Tiger Campaign in 1973. The inviolate core at the protected areas has proven to be the main savior of endangered tigers and other lifeforms. The buffer sustains old animals and growing populations of herbivores and tigers as well. Although conserving the sink is of major concern due to extreme human pressures nevertheless positive efforts are being made. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">With over 52 tiger reserves, inbound tiger tourism is one of the main contributors to foreign exchange earnings besides the supporting income generated for domestic tourism. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Organizing a Safari Holiday in India </b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">No wonder the concept of a safari holiday is on the increase globally. In India, the spurt is recent, beginning in the mid-nineties, and has begun to peak now. Though the ecotourism concept includes bird watching, tiger spotting, and spotting the country's endemic and rare animals spread all over, the mainstays are the reserves where the big cats thrive. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: justify;"><blockquote>For overseas holidaymakers, wildlife enthusiasts, filmmakers, and photographers the preparation for tiger safari in India should begin at least six months in advance unless they are frequent travelers. For domestic travelers a few days ahead of planning is a prerequisite. Remember securing a safari permits is mandatory for excursions. </blockquote><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidrUuuUlUh0DZA40hBEBAROjgofd2DtZScs3Vb48LPkQfXehxyJto1_KkhNMwNwNyU5JPMqE37_iO02MjbXhdtrFfp34AmuxQyXkQMhBdINwAXYT_U0jNUEp2rIT_0n5_UJnDOO-VxozlvzXnmzRKX1Q0XTlGUrcEyGTnHfg0T7KyRrJeFtgfuK5hjhg/s1755/asiaticlion.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1755" data-original-width="1241" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidrUuuUlUh0DZA40hBEBAROjgofd2DtZScs3Vb48LPkQfXehxyJto1_KkhNMwNwNyU5JPMqE37_iO02MjbXhdtrFfp34AmuxQyXkQMhBdINwAXYT_U0jNUEp2rIT_0n5_UJnDOO-VxozlvzXnmzRKX1Q0XTlGUrcEyGTnHfg0T7KyRrJeFtgfuK5hjhg/s320/asiaticlion.jpg" width="226" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Book My Safari Company Mumbai</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>Among the top-ranking factors that you should consider for a memorable experience are:</p></span></div><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><p></p><p></p><ul><li>Tiger Watching Success</li><li>Other Animal Watching Success</li><li>Birding Potential </li><li>Expectations </li><li>Popular Circuit </li><li>Local Experiences (Frequent Travelers) </li><li>A Classic Hospitality Experience </li><li>Reach </li><li>Ease of Travel</li><li>Safety </li><li>Smooth travel in a long itinerary (package tours)</li></ul><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>The Best National Parks </b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">There are many reserves that are well known for the high visibility of the big cats and tourists flock in large numbers to them. Though the purpose is a holistic visit, it is well known that the focus is on the tiger. But many other factors define a sound holiday experience. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Although there are few well-known National Parks in India, the ones listed below are most preferred.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div><ul><li style="text-align: justify;">Ranthambore National Park</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Kanha National Park</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Corbett National Park </li><li style="text-align: justify;">Bandhavgarh National Park</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Pench National Park</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Tadoba National Park </li></ul><div style="text-align: justify;">These destinations rank highest among visitors as far as tiger sighting is concerned. But there are other factors that encourage visitors to choose them for a safari. Corbett, for example, is not only good for spotting big cats but also good for spotting a number of mammals and reptiles, besides it is the best place for birding. The bird species at Corbett range over 500 including the Palearctic migrants. It is close to birding hotspots like Sat Tal & Pangot in Nainital in Uttarakhand. The preserve gets crowded on weekends and festival times so plan your visit carefully.</div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Ranthambore is part of the famous Golden Triangle Tour that comprises visits to New Delhi, the Taj Mahal, and Jaipur the capital city of the State of Rajasthan. It is popular for the high visibility of predators and for bird watching in terms of the number of visitors, it could be most crowded so avoid a visit during the weekends and holidays. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">Kanha, Pench, and Bandhavgarh form an extended circuit for package tours in Central India. Though the wildlife experience is the same, there are subtle differences that make tourists visit them often.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Bandhavgarh's inheritance includes panoramic sightseeing and exploring ancient tribal architecture that dates back over 2000 years. Kanha has been acknowledged as the world's best-managed park, it is home to the rare hard-ground swamp deer a race only found in this park. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Pench is Kipling's Country made famous by the movie Jungle Book based on Rudyard Kipling's esoteric novel the Jungle Book. Shere Khan, Bagheera, Baloo, Bandar Log, Tabaqui, and Kaa all can be seen on a visit. Though Mowgli is no more thousand of charismatic kids live around the neighboring villages. Another attractive feature of Pench is its vicinity to Nagpur Airport which is just 90 km away. </div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Tadoba is a recent success with a phenomenal number of sightings of the big cat. The tourism infrastructure is fast developing and attracting a large number of inbound tourists from many countries. It is about 140 km from Nagpur Airport. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Other Popular National Parks are:</b></div><div><ul><li style="text-align: justify;">Periyar National Park</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Manas</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Namdhapha</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Wayanad </li><li style="text-align: justify;">Nagzira Navegaon</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Bandipur</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Nagarhole</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Mudumalai</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Eravikulam </li></ul><div style="text-align: justify;">These destinations attract tourism on an impressive scale with unique sightings and wildlife experiences. They have a well-developed tourism infrastructure and can be reached easily. </div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Choosing Best Destination </b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">If the tiger is the main focus, choose the first list for making a decision. Base your decision on the ranking factors listed above. Holidaymakers have their own reason for visiting wildlife places for recreation and rest. But if you consider the factors described above you will be able to have a good wildlife experience and tiger spotting of course. Choose a place based on your own preference besides the suggestions made here. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">For travelers not interested in making their own arrangements package tours are the best. There are many <a href="https://book-my-safari.com/" target="_blank">package tour operators in India</a> that provide good service. They can be verified using testimonials and TripAdvisor reviews or using references from friends and relatives. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div> </div><p></p><p></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">About travel to India and travel resource and useful links for traveling in Indian states and places.</div>Uday Patelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11289357844292255218noreply@blogger.com0India20.593684 78.96288-7.7165498361788458 43.80663 48.903917836178849 114.11913tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199257535395200267.post-85711670502559751602022-10-01T16:58:00.005+05:302022-10-04T08:35:37.624+05:30Bandhavgarh Historical Treasure Trove of Ancient Artifacts & Civilizational Remains <p style="text-align: justify;"><b>White Tiger Story </b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The strip of pristine Sal forests was once the hunting reserve of Maharajahs of Rewa Estate during the pre-independence period. The last Maharajah was a hunter turned conservationist, and is credited with discovering and nurturing the white tiger. Mohan, the white tiger cub was found in the forests of Sidhi an hour's drive from Bandhavgarh then contiguous. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Mohan was raised at Govindgarh Fortress by the Maharajah, and all the white tigers around the World are his progeny. Without much scientific pursuit, Maharajah Martandsinghji raised and increased the population, thanks to his understanding of big cat behavior and diligence. The strip of Sal forests where the cub was discovered is now known as Sanjay Dubri National Park. Both parks are situated in Central India in the state of Madhya Pradesh. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR0xdHVupxWK2GZWqJXPs0L4m7Rp0zxOOzvRb1fZdllNvSv8qX71xzviWNvl5cU4YdOTOmy19CYtvAjp6y9dVkaH2-ai_UocGF6fkQnnULZx8z2pnpK4971vYphStMtH_rgh2caWRqCYU_MTsTjde7M0AJL5OYGPNhcCRGyvmGZEbs_Vz5-rvoklSAmw/s856/blueeyedboy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="575" data-original-width="856" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR0xdHVupxWK2GZWqJXPs0L4m7Rp0zxOOzvRb1fZdllNvSv8qX71xzviWNvl5cU4YdOTOmy19CYtvAjp6y9dVkaH2-ai_UocGF6fkQnnULZx8z2pnpK4971vYphStMtH_rgh2caWRqCYU_MTsTjde7M0AJL5OYGPNhcCRGyvmGZEbs_Vz5-rvoklSAmw/s320/blueeyedboy.jpg" width="320"></a></div><br><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Bandhavgarh Civilization Where Time Stands Still </b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Much before the white cub was discovered in these contiguous forests tribes had found succor in the deep confines of the Sal forests. There were two prominent reasons for the existence of civilization in the inaccessible forests of Bandhavgarh. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Primary reason was based on the security provided by the steep cliffs and tabletop mountains without access. The reason was to avoid conflicts with neighboring tribes, and kingdoms. Bandhavgarh Fort at the height of 800 plus MSL provided an easy lookout to thwart invasions. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">It was the Gond Tribes aligned with Rajputs that built the first structures, this was perhaps more than two thousand years back. The mention in ancient Hindu Scriptures date around two thousand years. As the story goes Lord Ram during his exile gifted the Fort to brother Laxman hence the name. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">At heights, time stands still and you can experience the ambiance as it was back before humans arrived. Now your company will be zoomorphic idols and wild animals. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX743Ef4o5KzLyUTdpbQFvi_OayzM9xcybjZMTjP-POKJ2mkZP3Ppo7Sr6O66skCgNRsxQ6As2KrYkwNlrBbrKYM6GuJEV50W4Lhes-y00zhaBBMflEfEQ1d7i5AmwW24lsNf9tAtb2cxjtT17G3pKn_Tq_6OfDGFk9rOeA6-wVSfpSuDUct_Fxs5X2Q/s5152/STRPACHMARHI%20017.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX743Ef4o5KzLyUTdpbQFvi_OayzM9xcybjZMTjP-POKJ2mkZP3Ppo7Sr6O66skCgNRsxQ6As2KrYkwNlrBbrKYM6GuJEV50W4Lhes-y00zhaBBMflEfEQ1d7i5AmwW24lsNf9tAtb2cxjtT17G3pKn_Tq_6OfDGFk9rOeA6-wVSfpSuDUct_Fxs5X2Q/s320/STRPACHMARHI%20017.JPG" width="320"></a></div><br><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Recent Archeological Discoveries at Bandhavgarh </b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Most of the structures are carved out of the igneous rocks prevailing in the region. The civilizational remains are spread out over a large region covering more than 2000 sq.km. While Fort Complex was known from earlier times including the magnificent idols of Lord Vishnu in zoomorphic forms new artifacts and structures have been discovered recently by the ASI or Archeological Survey of India. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Based on newspaper reports, Hindu Temples, idols, inscriptions on stones, and cave walls have been discovered recently. ASI has also found Buddhist Stupas in the region authenticating Buddhist influence in the region. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL6JdqgFQ_9Lp9MnAUFwUb3TzZf3HqOB4D7lCEvxsB_nF_rB3Kio0nSJaPR16QcXGFa386wzZgb0MErvRQe6NrYTTSZRA2kYDQLu1KQgqQVKACqeomsdGGrzeq5YgC5QYzaHcGXFB3GdNUWfRTUO4QbtPdPwnRvxvurjswvLo7re3ss6tg42kWS0cb9g/s960/sadhu.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="639" data-original-width="960" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL6JdqgFQ_9Lp9MnAUFwUb3TzZf3HqOB4D7lCEvxsB_nF_rB3Kio0nSJaPR16QcXGFa386wzZgb0MErvRQe6NrYTTSZRA2kYDQLu1KQgqQVKACqeomsdGGrzeq5YgC5QYzaHcGXFB3GdNUWfRTUO4QbtPdPwnRvxvurjswvLo7re3ss6tg42kWS0cb9g/s320/sadhu.jpg" width="320"></a></div><br><p style="text-align: justify;">Recent discoveries include:</p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><ul><li>26 Hindu Temples</li><li>Two Monastries </li><li>19 Reservoirs </li><li>Votive Stupas </li><li>24 Inscriptions </li><li>46 Sculptures </li><li>26 Caves</li></ul><div>More is expected to be discovered making Bandhavgarh a treasure trove of ancient civilizational remains. The period mentioned dates to Raja Bhimsena, Maharajah Potteseri & Maharajah Bhattdeva of Kalchuri Dynasties. Some remains date back to the 2nd or 3rd Century AD. Some of the manmade caves date back to the 2nd Century BC highlighting civilization dating such a long time back. </div><div><br></div><div>The link from <a href="https://www.indiatimes.com/news/india/hindu-buddhist-structures-temples-inscriptions-discovered-in-mps-bandhavgarh-tiger-reserve-580812.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">India Times News</a> elaborates the discoveries for the readers. </div><div><br></div><div><b>Turbulence in Sylvan Surroundings </b></div><div><b><br></b></div><div>The remote and peaceful confines of the Bandhavgarh Forests were not very peaceful as such due to the constant internecine battles that raged between different dynasties that had come to rule the Bandhavgarh Fort, now in complete ruins. Stables, courts, ramparts, and cave shelters are all suggestive of an expanded turbulent era. </div><div><br></div><div>The Baghels were the last to rule this tribal refuge, and Maharajah Martandsinghji was the last ruler of the region. The Baghels had shifted their capital to Rewa a long time back, but the fort complex was well looked after. A Ram Laxman Janki Temple still stands as a testimony. However, most of the remains were out of human capacity to preserve due to inaccessibility and extreme climatic conditions. Air and water erosion brought lot many structures and artifacts to dust. </div><div><br></div><div><b>The Pujari </b></div><div><b><br></b></div><div>The royals still pay for the priestly service at the Hindu temple. The old Pujari a legendary figure who trudged the tiger-infested forests for the temple's upkeep is no more. His son now follows the same routine without fail. </div><div><b> </b></div><div>Most charismatic sights greet tourists now, especially the spectacle at Sesh Shaiyya or reclining Vishnu. The fort complex is out of bounds, but the zoomorphic idols of Lord Vishu are well preserved. I was lucky to visit the fort complex a couple of decades back. </div><div><br></div><div><b>Bandhvagarh Tiger Refuge </b></div><div><b><br></b></div><div>The destination is now a tiger reserve and a National Park and is home to enchanting biodiversity and the Bengal Tiger. Only the forest staff shares accommodation with the big cats and the civilizational structures are completely bereft of human presence. </div><div><br></div><div>The tiger rules over the dizzy heights of the park's 32 steep cliffs and breeds in the panoramic landscape. The reserve is a biodiversity hub with more than 22 Central India Mammals, reptiles, insects, and avians. The floral habitats and the mountain rivers support incredible wilderness in an area comprising more than 1100 sq. km. </div><div><b><br></b></div><div>Except for the forest guards and tourists in 20 % of the core, the belligerent erstwhile soldiers and their rulers are nowhere in the picture, the only conquest that is slated at Bandhavgarh is the conservation of the endangered species. </div><div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWiLSM9cPFC-BhSyFB_-q2IV1qqKYWkG7apSai8ObwwD0vDAfRfXEh3IMjeWSGfPtyuytn0WvEZ457J9OvkbgpVsmmlzOuWedku1HP0Jo0D82dOJyNfqM0VYzg5fIf3sV1P4g2N8vO_ipl4RoDLzJvVYpW1KfDxaOoZck3-SvNW_veylZyeVG3_EvxUw/s960/bandhvgarhhill.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="475" data-original-width="960" height="158" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWiLSM9cPFC-BhSyFB_-q2IV1qqKYWkG7apSai8ObwwD0vDAfRfXEh3IMjeWSGfPtyuytn0WvEZ457J9OvkbgpVsmmlzOuWedku1HP0Jo0D82dOJyNfqM0VYzg5fIf3sV1P4g2N8vO_ipl4RoDLzJvVYpW1KfDxaOoZck3-SvNW_veylZyeVG3_EvxUw/s320/bandhvgarhhill.jpg" width="320"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div><b>Exploring Bandhavgarh </b></div><div><b><br></b></div><div>Tourism is organized at <a href="https://www.tigersafaribandhavgarh.com/bandhavgarhnationalpark.html" target="_blank">Bandhavgarh National Park</a> every year. You can explore the pristine paradise by booking a permit at MPOnline Portal belonging to MP State. Day and evening safaris are organized in open jeeps and canters. But please book well in advance including the hotel accommodations in the buffer region.</div><div><br></div><div>Park is closed during the monsoon from 1 July to 30th September. You can reach the destination from Jabalpur Airport at 170 km or from the neighboring cities of Satna and Katni. Jabalpur provides the best access for inbound tourists from overseas. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><b><br></b></div><div><br></div><p></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">About travel to India and travel resource and useful links for traveling in Indian states and places.</div>Uday Patelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11289357844292255218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199257535395200267.post-65488555293119182472022-09-20T10:49:00.013+05:302022-10-05T20:48:52.455+05:30 At Bandhavgarh, The Blood Soaked Sun Hangs Listless Over the Mountain Tops<p><b>Tribal Structures of Bandhavgarh</b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><i>Hectic urban life comes to a standstill as you set foot into the realm
of the tribal and the tiger.<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">All alone, I stood on the
tabletop mountain, transfixed by the looming spectacle of Lord Vishnu Idol on
the precipice. For a small-time travel writer, losing oneself in the void is
awe-inspiring, and a pathway to creativity.
As we traverse through the passage of life, we realize that some moments
are indelible, and even in a state of memory flux, they hang onto you like an
old family portrait on the wall. I could visualize the historical moment more
than two thousand years back when the zoomorphic idol was deftly carved out of
the igneous rock and placed on the precipice. As you stand aside the lion-faced
Visnu idol, you can visualize the Universe below your feet, and above you, the
massive ball of fire blood-soaked to the brim reminds you that life is real.<o:p></o:p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtIpa0KWcGYYXl6Nyw5RT_DQYoEAK_hghVvGcBC4PUaLCQeH-S9unjpnMFEl6pfx2uwCmI1VKWV1gmrdRc4xM2k7NrQlXWjuTmmaRpt-bmfaISulKoZktn_yJ9r3qmrIgfz-vsTmsGPS7A5taox4Pkrr9TTOpwKCqSg_XbbyhOZ1g-l_T2vsFH-qoO-w/s5152/DSC09323.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2896" data-original-width="5152" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtIpa0KWcGYYXl6Nyw5RT_DQYoEAK_hghVvGcBC4PUaLCQeH-S9unjpnMFEl6pfx2uwCmI1VKWV1gmrdRc4xM2k7NrQlXWjuTmmaRpt-bmfaISulKoZktn_yJ9r3qmrIgfz-vsTmsGPS7A5taox4Pkrr9TTOpwKCqSg_XbbyhOZ1g-l_T2vsFH-qoO-w/s320/DSC09323.JPG" width="320"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bandhavgarh Grassland</td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">The statue hung in a timeless
space all around me dwelling in eternity in an ambiance of absolute silence and
serenity. Bandhavgarh is one place in India where art and history come together
in the remote wilderness. Driven by passion and faith, the tribal of
Bandhavgarh carved timeless masterpieces that still linger like a nature quiz
with many questions unanswered.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">With all the available land in
the open plains, why did the tribal venture deep into the forest to create this
fascinating architectural complex? It
was certainly a matter of faith, and the zoomorphic idols and the ancient
structures are a bold statement. Another reason was to avoid the ravage
of frequent wars with the neighboring clans.
<o:p></o:p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiejjwTJKYqVdGTKqJGf9zOAFdIthzMlkBgA1CCz-5Lk8_FHe_4fX-5cZfLOkQvOV1X0r2SK6PI1fqHiwNCwqIXG0qDB00OiVC85pymhlyKJwvPbfaEZpX38mh_O-vlpTtqZ-6J7ou57jlqv4CMuxvuvLjNJAnzNPkCG30Jzsl7MEH3Do2r6YSH9y-ulQ/s720/handsomemaletiger.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="720" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiejjwTJKYqVdGTKqJGf9zOAFdIthzMlkBgA1CCz-5Lk8_FHe_4fX-5cZfLOkQvOV1X0r2SK6PI1fqHiwNCwqIXG0qDB00OiVC85pymhlyKJwvPbfaEZpX38mh_O-vlpTtqZ-6J7ou57jlqv4CMuxvuvLjNJAnzNPkCG30Jzsl7MEH3Do2r6YSH9y-ulQ/s320/handsomemaletiger.jpg" width="320"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bengal Tiger</td></tr></tbody></table><br><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">The aging rock structures are all
black, buff, and steel blue colored by the vermillion paste and impregnating
layers of microscopic vegetation. Well preserved, somewhat pock marked by
erosion, the zoomorphic idols are the road to the rediscovery of our ancient
culture.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">The inert, aging, idols are a
rejuvenating sight when you venture into the mystical land. Bandhavgarh Fort
hangs in total ruins in the large complex,
but scattered architectural marvels have survived the evolutionary
forces that prevail on the Earth. In life nothing is permanent, but
incredulously these idols seem to overpower the phenomenon called change. Lord
Vishnu manifests here as tortoise, fish, boar, and lion. The aging brick walls,
large reservoirs, and crumbling temple structures are found all around the
complex. Only three temples stand in a perfect state of preservation perhaps built much later by a victorious Maharajah. Laxman Temple stands apart and is much visited by locals on holy occasions. A priest trudges 11km from the Tala village to tend to the Hindu temple. Tigers hide in the grassland and prowl all around the complex, they
frequent the place to breed and hunt. The place is out of bounds for tourists
now. Tigers rule Bandhvagarh! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ECqueNuUYU0" width="320" youtube-src-id="ECqueNuUYU0"></iframe></div><br><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style="text-align: left;">Bandhavgarh More Than
A Tiger Land</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Gond tribal inhabited this land, and
ruled over the vast stretch of forests that have now been fractured and culled
beyond our imagination. Bandhavgarh is the land of the tiger, but it is much
more. On one visit it becomes apparent that the paradise holds sights of wild
animals, birds, and ancient marvels that are going to make your holiday in the
wild incredulous.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Historical scars proliferate the
ruins and depict tales of conquests and defeats. Many dynasties came to rule
the region and were vanquished when overpowered. Situated at the height of 800
MSL the highest mountain is called Bandhavgarh which gave the tiger reserve and
National Park its name. All around are steep cliffs and tabletop mountains
embedded amidst the forest glades and deep glens fed by sparking mountain
rivulets that create an absorbing panoramic landscape. The picturesque terrain
is a spectacle beyond belief, and it excites the sensory apparatus at one
go. The mountain fort at the top was a
gift to brother Laxman by Lord Rama as the story goes and hence named
Bandhavgarh (Bandhav = brother, Garh=Fort). A large crowd of tribal and locals walk
through the forest and negotiate the steep ascent to the fort during Ram Navmi
and other Hindu festivals as an annual pilgrimage. On that day, the
out-of-bound tiger reserve is open to the pious. <o:p></o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1gCe8-lZmPY" width="320" youtube-src-id="1gCe8-lZmPY"></iframe></div><br><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Sesh Shaiyya or Reclining Vishnu
lies midway, a thankful respite for the weary pilgrims. While the fort complex
is out of bounds for the tourists Shesh
Shaiyya is not. It is a fairy tale grove shaded by Jamun and Sal towering over
an inert pool covered with moss and algae.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">A twenty feet reclining idol of
Lord Vishnu crowned by a multiheaded cobra lies beside the pool. Water trickles
down like a minuscule fall from between thick ferns and grass creating a
mesmerizing spectacle. This is the spot to be to realize the essence of this
enchanting paradise. Traces of
vermillion, scattered flowers, and exhausted incense sticks indicate that the
fort priests and tourists on tiger safari pray to the Lord on frequent visits.
Hinduism is a colorful religion with ample freedom to pray with few
restrictions.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Situated in Central India, <a href="https://tigersafaribandhavgarh.com/bandhavgarhnationalpark.html" target="_blank">Bandhavgarh National Park</a> is ideal for tiger safari holidays. One needs to book
permits and accommodations in advance. The park is closed during the monsoon
from July to September end.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">For booking holidays contact MP Tiger Safari
Company: +91 8889469120<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>teetiger@hotmail.com </b><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>==========================</b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Read More <a href="https://tigersafari.blogspot.com/2022/04/bandhavgarh-deserves-to-be-world.html" target="_blank">Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve</a></b></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">About travel to India and travel resource and useful links for traveling in Indian states and places.</div>Uday Patelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11289357844292255218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199257535395200267.post-79036165657582653952022-08-15T18:04:00.038+05:302022-08-18T11:34:20.496+05:30Perspective: Kipling's Portrayal of Wild Animals in Human Forms in "Jungle Book" Set in Highlands of Central India<p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Kipling Country Geography - Central Indian Highlands</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Although Kipling's Jungle Book revolves around Seoni Hills, the turbulent tiger landscape was a part of the Central Indian Highlands a contiguous forest patch encompassing more than 10000 sq. km. The Sal, Teak, and mixed forests are home to incredible biodiversity in the State of Madhya Pradesh. Incidentally, Seoni Hills now encompass Pench Tiger Reserve where BBC filmed the famous documentary "The Spy in The Jungle". </p><p style="text-align: justify;">The Central Indian Highlands were much accounted for by Captain James Forsyth a British explorer in the 18th Century in his book the "Highlands of Central India". The primary focus of the narrative was the terrain, wildlife, and humans of Satpura Range which meets Vindhya Range at Maikal Hills in Amarkantak. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYbSliSp-HmmagHgrnESyM7zhu-reXP7NyIEWqqkk-yNz4lESErrjXKM2N2B-lkPVIotb5C5HsK7N1hn9RiftbUTyBfDNrgl6_e4UKNw69yrBVY9P0V2V0rqDdDzDcI24rq1QaBXCXM0wpufcz2gjwhO8n0bImx5bqX0kPclKo3Y4Q0uJx5H8rYHDlIw/s640/tigeringrass.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="451" data-original-width="640" height="226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYbSliSp-HmmagHgrnESyM7zhu-reXP7NyIEWqqkk-yNz4lESErrjXKM2N2B-lkPVIotb5C5HsK7N1hn9RiftbUTyBfDNrgl6_e4UKNw69yrBVY9P0V2V0rqDdDzDcI24rq1QaBXCXM0wpufcz2gjwhO8n0bImx5bqX0kPclKo3Y4Q0uJx5H8rYHDlIw/s320/tigeringrass.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tiger </td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: justify;">In the context of habitat continuity and matching terrain, it is difficult to limit Kipling Country to any particular region in Central India that formally straddled the Vidharbha region as well. The region comprises similar habitats with a little variance except for the niche ecosystems at places due to the impact of local geography and floral content. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Maps portraying the geographical boundaries of present-day India differed from antecedents during British Rule. While it is meaningless to broach this topic, the author wishes to redefine Kipling's Country from a true geographical perspective and allay the conflict regarding the placement of Kipling Country. The geographical composition that Kipling pens in all the chapters of "Jungle Book" is prevalent from the origin of the Satpura to the whole of Vindhya an interconnected region now irrevocably fragmented. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: #9fc5e8;"></span></p><blockquote><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: #d9ead3;">“If history were taught in the form of stories, it would never be forgotten.”</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: #d9ead3;">― Rudyard Kipling, The Collected Works </span></p></blockquote><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: #9fc5e8;"></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Kipling's Personification of Wild Animals</b> </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Sher Khan the antihero is a legendary tertiary carnivore ironically crowned King of the jungle by man and is now critically endangered. The antihero fits well in the epic in the human context since Kipling skillfully brought forth the denizens of the jungle into life with their portrayal based as humans. Anyway, a story does well with a well-defined hero as the central character and an adversary hell-bent on destroying the hero and usurping all the goodies that come along with a win. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">The personification of wild animals though a brilliant piece of work is nothing new, and in time immemorial the personification is apparent in the Holy Ramayana a factual narrative. While the phenomenon is attributed to the Supreme in the latter, Kipling's portrayal is a masterstroke of esoteric fiction. No wonder the Nobel Laurette was a genius of his times. It is difficult for a human to transfer our behavioral characteristics to beings incapable of emotions related to premeditated responses like vengeance, lust, fear, happiness, sadness, and empathy. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><blockquote><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: #d0e0e3;">“Words are, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind.”</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: #d0e0e3;">― Rudyard Kipling</span></p></blockquote><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Kipling successfully endowed these behavioral characteristics to wild animals in his epic novel. No wonder the write-up was a legendary success despite being based in a dark time of extreme poverty and foreign subjugation. The human portrayal does not reflect the times since the very concept of the book dwells in the esoteric. Kiping was a white supremacist as I read in some articles, nevertheless, Indians have built a museum in his honor. Even after 75 years of independence, we are not able to shrug off the traits that define slave mentality, and for many, the white man stays superior. Indians are susceptible to non-native esoteric ideologies that flout native concepts. (All the creation and infrastructure during the Raj has come at a cost and the natives paid a heavy price for that to the erstwhile masters.) (And we still goad over the gifts). </p><p style="text-align: justify;">The Jungle Book narrative is excellent for imaginary recreational pursuit but it does carry a wrong message.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Victimizing the Tiger & Impact of Literature </b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The tiger is, by all means, an animal considered at the top of the food pyramid, and labeled as King of the jungle. Nonetheless, he is portrayed as an antihero thirsting for the manchild's blood. The portrayal in several folklores including modern portrayals like in the Jungle Book has victimized the animal no end. This characterization of the big cat stems from the age-old threat perception of predators during those times in many parts of the World. The tiger in India was relentlessly slaughtered in the guise of human safety, its habitat destroyed as an agrarian necessity, and hunted down to prove killer instinct and masculinity in young officers during the Raj. <br /><br />I read a book by an Indian author stating that in a period of ten years around 25 thousand tigers were butchered for a small price paid to the hungry vermin killers. It is not only the economic price we have paid for slavery at hands of the Mughals and the British, the cultural and demographic sacrifices, and the human toll has exceeded the limits set by genocide in the present context. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWroqsFlbNLLKlbEvbEgUHT6eO7hNFFkXrtlP3ZgxnAKaHNAtcC8ccWcEZjoyEagOPOmRwerddL-uhI-9zqF2D74maPOE--0a8KHdxmKqa3of0adFkSt36WRrmhbFX4slO88P9pUCDzpJnkRDvG8oRIeTlpG806qB8YHml1dFsILph_9HXrEY8yJo0vQ/s5152/STRPACHMARHI%20121.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWroqsFlbNLLKlbEvbEgUHT6eO7hNFFkXrtlP3ZgxnAKaHNAtcC8ccWcEZjoyEagOPOmRwerddL-uhI-9zqF2D74maPOE--0a8KHdxmKqa3of0adFkSt36WRrmhbFX4slO88P9pUCDzpJnkRDvG8oRIeTlpG806qB8YHml1dFsILph_9HXrEY8yJo0vQ/s320/STRPACHMARHI%20121.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pachmarhi</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Despite the absence of anti tiger narrative in the Hindu Pantheon, the Maharajahs and Indian elites were as much responsible for the pathetic status of the tiger in Pre and Post Independent India. It was pure recreation justified by the unchallenged power of the throne, bestowed masculine perceptions and the religious sanctities accorded by the priests. The Satraps left no stones unturned to please their masters during and even after the Raj. In post-independent India, substantial revenue was generated from tiger shoots besides the ongoing slaughter. It was the WPA 1972 that stemmed the rot. More than 3000 tigers survive today thanks to intense tiger conservation.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Akela The Wolf & Other Predators </b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Akela's paternal endearment towards Mowgli, acceptance as a pack member, and Baloo and Bagheera's emotional attachment to the naked child are the personification of the human form. But ironically, the depiction clearly points toward the superiority of humans over lesser beings. We have yet to acknowledge that Earth belongs to all life forms. Baloo the bear, and Baghira are badly treated in human confines and the latter is on verge of extinction in India. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">The story portrays Kaa the python, Tabaqui (Jackal), and other birds and animals as ugly and evil and this does not help in changing human perceptions about these beautiful creatures. Though there was no malicious intent as far as the book is concerned the characterization does no good. The predators are now on the list of critically endangered animals. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/2I1ja5hIjVw" width="320" youtube-src-id="2I1ja5hIjVw"></iframe></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Highlands of Central India </b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">This amazing landscape described above encompasses many tiger reserves and hill resorts. The reserves are home to the tiger and many species of mammals, insects, reptiles, and birds. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">The reserves are wild holiday hotspots where tiger safari and birding trips are organized. All the holiday destinations are picturesque, and home to some spectacular panoramic spectacles. Tourism is well organized in these remote destinations, and there is a rush during the holidays and in the winter season. Unlike overcrowded hill resorts, tiger reserves are protected by limiting human entry and the safari is an experience in isolation since the jeeps rarely club together. Sooner or later the authorities will have to curb movement in the hill resorts as well. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Places of Interest</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><ul><li>Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary </li><li>Panna Tiger Reserve</li><li>Bandhavgarh National Park</li><li>Pench National Park</li><li>Kanha Tiger Reserve </li><li>Satpura Tiger Reserve </li><li>Pachmarhi Hill Resort</li><li>Amarkantak Hill Resort </li><li>Sanjay Dubri National Park </li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Prior booking is advised for holiday making in these destinations. Tiger safari is organized only for permit holders. Permits are issued by MP State Government on MPOnline Portal. One must visit the hill resorts in summers but never during the holiday period, and thus, prevent stress on the infrastructure and the environment as well. Unfortunately, the hill resorts in Madhya Pradesh experience a greater rush during the weekends and the winter holidays. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Some family safe properties are : </b> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><ul><li>Jabalpur/Nauradehi - Krisha Hotel & Culchuri (MPTDC) Jabalpur</li><li>Pachmarhi - (MPTDC Hotels)</li><li>Pench -Mowgli's Den, Jungle Home Pench & Tathastu Resort</li><li>Satpura - Forsyth's Lodge & Denwa Backwater Resort </li><li>Bandhavgarh - Tigers Den </li><li>Kanha - Courtyard House</li><li>Sanjay Dubri - Sandbeach Resort & MPTDC </li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The destinations are approachable from Jabalpur Airport in Madhya Pradesh. Pench National Park is closest to Nagpur Aiport in Maharashtra. </p><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJqaHJu1o1qEOdXKI5jtKEWdMdnyYjOLDVAgyr-3e7mfmETpIU6OPs6iv4cZ6LPbHQyq4IddwBX5QvsAqrZlu5zh67UA1QGQ1GWfl4dHHnAYdbct0O1nN3Fe0hXlHSL_WlFAK3KPcwN7UmuGUCUKDtlAj0ShTSEwzjqdxWLn2uuiEhpACkgYnpnEqMtg/s960/NidhanFallsKatangaiRDWLS.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="642" data-original-width="960" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJqaHJu1o1qEOdXKI5jtKEWdMdnyYjOLDVAgyr-3e7mfmETpIU6OPs6iv4cZ6LPbHQyq4IddwBX5QvsAqrZlu5zh67UA1QGQ1GWfl4dHHnAYdbct0O1nN3Fe0hXlHSL_WlFAK3KPcwN7UmuGUCUKDtlAj0ShTSEwzjqdxWLn2uuiEhpACkgYnpnEqMtg/s320/NidhanFallsKatangaiRDWLS.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Read More: <a href="https://tigersafari.blogspot.com/2022/06/the-highlands-of-central-india-land-of.html" target="_blank">Central Indian Highlands</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">About travel to India and travel resource and useful links for traveling in Indian states and places.</div>Uday Patelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11289357844292255218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199257535395200267.post-43767769251014361402022-04-10T14:13:00.040+05:302022-08-18T12:55:35.391+05:30A Trip to Tiger Heaven called Bandhavgarh<p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Drive from Jabalpur</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Driving through the wonderful Jabalpur-Shahpura highway is a picturesque treat to the eyes and the soul. Tree-lined and with not much traffic you get a holiday feel while driving. Yes, a holiday mood sets the mind right, and brings joy and peace, and so does this ride on a smooth road. The Jabalpur-Shahpura Highway (70km) leads to Ghagua Fossil Park, a land containing fossils dating back 60 million years. The fossils are plant-based and in a perfect state of preservation, a short halt is good for freshening up, and for a visit to the museum and exploring the fossils. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">All through the drive, green fields, rustic hamlets, and tabletop mountains enhance your pleasure. In many places, the tree-lined forests are reminders of days whence the whole area was densely forested. Nevertheless, it is one of the best ways of reaching Bandhavgarh National Park situated in Madhya Pradesh. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyXRUo6DMQZGsi1lWbTx2D64MUmZwa0TDo0nDAPmEYFTmTP-da6eu0_HTD_Q17KMCiG3ecMbf27mTfkNziIhvNdDx-_nIslBn3l-bevntCTt3zK9M-vSSaM1Sf0x-x38uWzl6hRkDUp3XnnuyeHrNzW8rHYR0JTIMPqPncuRHQQDhFtOxett9kg4ykOQ/s1280/IMG-20220330-WA0028.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1280" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyXRUo6DMQZGsi1lWbTx2D64MUmZwa0TDo0nDAPmEYFTmTP-da6eu0_HTD_Q17KMCiG3ecMbf27mTfkNziIhvNdDx-_nIslBn3l-bevntCTt3zK9M-vSSaM1Sf0x-x38uWzl6hRkDUp3XnnuyeHrNzW8rHYR0JTIMPqPncuRHQQDhFtOxett9kg4ykOQ/s320/IMG-20220330-WA0028.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Leopard at Bandhavgarh</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Shahpura to Umaria </b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The drive from Shahpura to Umaria is palpable, a space without much urbanity in the picture. The isolated villages surrounded by green fields with ubiquitous pole fences full of cattle, and a makeshift cattle yard in most of the larger houses take you back to an earlier period when the time stood still as the urbanity had not yet made inroads. A bit paradoxical to call the drive into the interiors frozen in time nevertheless the indolent lifestyle cannot be experienced in the busy urbanity of the country.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Except for the villages and small townships, the rest of the 82 km drive is through the forests. The drive literally delivers a picture of what awaits upon reaching the holiday destination. The townships offer a hint of time changing albeit at a snail’s pace. Normally dusty, with clusters of ill-designed and ill-planned antiquated thatched or tiled roof houses that smack of urbanity slowly making inroads, they still appear to be out of sync with modern agglomerations in India. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRgZfT_vyoSd7V50FhgNy8vdJO7oWfMg6a8UmPkxUcSI7drHO6RVM5M0TSPOEkqf1q1sbryf7oxXZAN31iL5HldJ-x9TlZzspsoXW-cpdle6f1D2856ESEqUV94XSD9NWnDAQPW07KvJH3URIhl2QHgY9ajmIOwbobFJTWPIk6eSZoj0Lbjr1IeQgv6g/s960/bandhavgarhmeadow.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="960" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRgZfT_vyoSd7V50FhgNy8vdJO7oWfMg6a8UmPkxUcSI7drHO6RVM5M0TSPOEkqf1q1sbryf7oxXZAN31iL5HldJ-x9TlZzspsoXW-cpdle6f1D2856ESEqUV94XSD9NWnDAQPW07KvJH3URIhl2QHgY9ajmIOwbobFJTWPIk6eSZoj0Lbjr1IeQgv6g/s320/bandhavgarhmeadow.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bandhavgarh</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">You can make a refreshing stop at a small but quaint MPTDC Resorts before Shahpura. It serves fresh snacks like idli, poha, and sandwiches along with hot chai or coffee. My bet was on sizzling hot pakoras served with chutney after eons of wait. If you are not hungry buy a packet of chips or peanuts and a cola to while away the time. The mountain landscape and a large man-made reservoir capped by a broad vista of tall trees on the road create picturesque settings for tired travelers.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Much cheaper options are the tea stalls at Shahpura the places sans the toilets are right on the street but some of them sell fresh hot vegetable pakoras and samosa that can make your day. Near the forest office, a diversion leads to Umaria which is at a distance of 50 km. From Umaria, the drive to Tala is 32 km most of it through the outskirts of the National Park. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">The whole drive is reminiscent of holiday tours when I was young in the seventies, the countryside was a lot greener due to dense forest patches all along the way. The complete lack of urbanity, metal roads, and quaint but primitive dwellings full of shy rustic inhabitants smacked of dismal backwardness to tourists in small cars that were popular in those days. The vehicles available with the <a href="https://tigersafaribandhavgarh.com/localtransport.html" target="_blank">taxi services</a> in those days were Fiat and the rugged Ambassadors. In spite of the shock absorbers, the automobiles skidded and rebounded mercilessly on the unkempt metal pathways breaking every bone in the body. The noise inside the cars was of a terrifying decibel, and it corresponded with the jumps and bumps that we frequently encountered. The drive-by any means in sedans and luxury cars also used as taxis are much more enjoyable these days. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-KLuMAxgp4g" width="320" youtube-src-id="-KLuMAxgp4g"></iframe></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KqAOKHIP9D0" width="320" youtube-src-id="KqAOKHIP9D0"></iframe></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;">Some modern amenities like cold beverages, basic medicines, and FMCG products are available in the roadside villages nowadays. The navigation through these townships is usually on a single narrow metal road. One has to be cautious driving through cow-littered roads and clusters of shops and houses. One element that I strive to see is the gaudy yellow stripped statues of tigers usually made of clay near the roadsides. Indians venerate all life forms, and the big cat holds a significant place in the Hindu pantheon. Ascribed the role of a vehicle for the Goddess, the idols refer to a period whence the tigers were everywhere in India. The figures are a sad reminder of what we practice alongside the preaching.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">As you cross over the hamlets, the absence of cow dung and trash is a visible relief after a suffocating intersection. Before you reach Umaria, a jungle road leads to an ancient temple chiseled out of igneous rock which I have visited once. Ensconced in an enchanting grove surrounded by forests the temple is a pretty sight. It dates back to the 10th Century built perhaps by the <i>Culchuris</i>, the same ruling dynasty that built the Khajuraho Temples. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">After a short visit, you drive on to reach the Umaria Town, HQ of Umaria District in Madhya Pradesh. The Bandhavgarh FD Office is situated in this town. Preferred for consumer purchases, the town is cluttered and crowded at most junctions, it is a big disappointment for holidaymakers but then you get some modern consumables here. Make necessary purchases at Umaria before embarking to Tala township on the outskirts of Bandhavgarh National Park. Use ATM or banking facilities if required. Umaria is a railhead and those who travel by rail alight here. The town is well connected by busses that ply on the road network and by the trains. Taxi services for long-distance travel are also available here. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Thankfully, a side road with less traffic leads to the Tala - Manpur Road. Tala is a micro township situated at the doorstep of the tiger reserve. The 32 km drive is pleasant green and as usual, comprises humanity and fields. The forests become apparent from Dhamokhar Range (11km) which is now included in the buffer zone for safari. Successful conservation measures have created a corridor for big cats of Bandhavgarh, and sighting does take place here. So drive slowly from here onwards since your safari has begun. Keep an eye on the roadside forests to sight a tiger or a sambar deer. After the local extinction, 50 Gaur have been relocated here and they can now be seen at Bhadrashila a small reservoir again. These massive beasts although gentle can be ferocious when disturbed so drive past if you come across them. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">From here onwards you get a glimpse of the steep cliffs and tabletop mountains that are a characteristic feature of this wild heaven. The drive turns into an exotic experience with an aura of grandeur cast by the cliffs. There are 32 steep cliffs that are spread across the reserve. They create an impression of magnificence as you drive through them during the excursions in the core. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">As you drive on towards the township, on the right is the MP Forest Rest House - the only accommodation years back whence tourism was at a nascent stage. It is reserved for officials and VIP Guests now. A little ahead, the township comprising of shops, and cluttered dwellings greet you. Old isolated huts suffocatingly squeezed now in between more stylish shops, and small restaurants selling various goods, You will overtake the Maharani Kothi, the Royal dwelling of erstwhile HH Queen of Rewa Estate. Part of the property has been converted to a resort and is much visited. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">The Tala Road comprises art shops, offices, a few budget guest houses, and a café besides small-time joints that sell chai and samosa. One of them was my favorite for the morning breakfast, they serve hot samosa and steaming strong cuppa chai. During the stay, you can visit the Malaya Handicraft shop and café run by a lady from Ahmedabad - Neelam Varma. The exhibit houses many traditional arts and crafts pieces made from all over India. This is a colorful collection of crafts that is priced reasonably and can be carried back home as a memoir or as a gift. Neelam also manages a small cafe that serves breakfast on a prior order. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ScOH6GyGtPg" width="320" youtube-src-id="ScOH6GyGtPg"></iframe></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;">Tala Gate is the entrance to the Tala Zone of the park for excursions. If you have not booked a <a href="https://tigersafaribandhavgarh.com/JungleSafariCharges.html" target="_blank">safari permit</a> for Bandhavgarh then you book it here. Twenty percent of the park's core area is reserved for tourism. Tourism is also organized in the buffer. Each tourism zone has a separate entrance. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Most of the hotels and resorts are situated near the Tala township while some are placed further in different locations. It is advisable to book the safari permits and the hotel accommodations much in advance. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAC0FVbJOkmOrVbjtzhwSIQ9hG2G9_j51LP0ZZglm1qXlwPLtF2ExwCzkTU91nRBrREvsnQF1z01JPAs_SqbGoA1On-MmCXlSyETNOyYhedYyyToLGeZbBvl7MYtorhCXHbickFIeAEkMDxSkPXijdTCgqvz9WlbCkM6o-VEbZqhGJ-jVWftNJkYC5ig/s300/Tigersafariphoto.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="206" data-original-width="300" height="206" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAC0FVbJOkmOrVbjtzhwSIQ9hG2G9_j51LP0ZZglm1qXlwPLtF2ExwCzkTU91nRBrREvsnQF1z01JPAs_SqbGoA1On-MmCXlSyETNOyYhedYyyToLGeZbBvl7MYtorhCXHbickFIeAEkMDxSkPXijdTCgqvz9WlbCkM6o-VEbZqhGJ-jVWftNJkYC5ig/s1600/Tigersafariphoto.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jeep Safari</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="text-align: justify;">Bandhavgarh resorts and hotels offer various packages for a stay that range from budget to super luxurious. The best is to visit websites on the net and discover one that suits your style and the pocket. <br /><br />Some of the accommodations here are a treat and can make your holiday a big success but please do not expect low prices since managing properties and serving food in remote locations requires a lot of resources. Choose a place with classic traditional interiors and exteriors away from Tala to experience local surroundings and architecture these properties nevertheless are equipped with all modern amenities and some offer great service.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">If you wish to stay near Tala the <a href="https://youtu.be/FXxVDsg2hzo" target="_blank">Tiger Den</a> is best. I love to stay at this resort for the great service and food. It is well structured with a manicured garden hence the outside noise does not make inroads. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">For tiger safari, an extended stay of a week or more is recommended for wildlife enthusiasts, professional photographers, and filmmakers. Holidaymakers usually stay for 2 or 3 days. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Jabalpur Airport and Railway Station are well connected with Mumbai, Kolkatta, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, and some other destinations. 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On my first visit to Bandhavgarh National Park and a Tiger Reserve, I was hooked. "This is it!"I said to myself. Since then an nth number of visits have followed, and continue till this day. The characters named here were associates that turned the dream safaris into a reality in the tiger land. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Whence you get the first glimpse of the mountains driving on the road to Tala from Umaria you feel like paradise is right here. It is!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ4NQpa1LGioh5MTZbSmVSeXYBQqt4DBvuUTt8xRNS7E70bAVxZjayUhxz651feUAVt4ZGZF-VyEdEOJkY-htIq80wyoTsHb1sS2I-6nLXPZcoNlI79X3lBhyvCHLGeucmec4tdxdO59yp/s196/chakrdhara.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="145" data-original-width="196" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ4NQpa1LGioh5MTZbSmVSeXYBQqt4DBvuUTt8xRNS7E70bAVxZjayUhxz651feUAVt4ZGZF-VyEdEOJkY-htIq80wyoTsHb1sS2I-6nLXPZcoNlI79X3lBhyvCHLGeucmec4tdxdO59yp/s0/chakrdhara.png" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;">Bandhavgarh is more than a tiger reserve, it is a hill resort and cradle of an ancient tribal civilization. The numerous telltale signs of ancient India, forts, caves shelters, idols, and temples all spring a surprise as you journey into the wilderness overgrown with herbs and shrubs, tall trees, and grass. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Nevertheless, a perfect ecosystem, the mountain rivers add to the sheen and glamour of this panoramic wilderness in remote India. The drive in the undulating terrain created by geological upheaval from the day the Earth was born has created an amazing tapestry that mesmerizes at very first sight. The inaccessible heights remain as they were since the time of creation chiseled to perfection - the shapes and size - by indomitable forces of nature. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcOgiCQVAdFVVktam_AN6MmItzBcKylwp9uuhWvdt1__IsTrrv4Ru2zpeH1FtiZf_ieF-kC3LVTY028NOilO6BBBGivh5U84ncd-JIJNpCN5aNtx9hgL7mfzQhCgCSN72nrxnioW1gycuw/s1441/20151031_6515.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="754" data-original-width="1441" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcOgiCQVAdFVVktam_AN6MmItzBcKylwp9uuhWvdt1__IsTrrv4Ru2zpeH1FtiZf_ieF-kC3LVTY028NOilO6BBBGivh5U84ncd-JIJNpCN5aNtx9hgL7mfzQhCgCSN72nrxnioW1gycuw/s320/20151031_6515.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;">Romance is instant, the hustle and bustle of a big town are left behind once you reach the park confines and absolute calm prevails in this amazing wilderness home of enchanting animals and birds. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Reclining Vishnu</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Whence you visit the structures in the park especially Shesh Shaiyya time comes to an absolute halt. The only living element besides you is the cool mountain breeze that brushes past you gently. The picturesque spot is a visit to witness esoteric emblems that have been seamlessly inserted into the surroundings such as to create oneness with nature. Modern architecture fails in this respect. The grove is a blessing for the parched with aching limbs, and I lie down on the parapet of the encircling wall and fall in deep reverie. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBQArIXnse9dNmDMG0Jr8en5ElVVBTCvv5T6E9e_WDRJrpRZJ6lP1sSOspBxtWNGGaEF6ISQxGhY7NGVXFmN8zj0JloSedKiOFk3Rb_OIAUfIFy2CLhsIXy5x8UjxQEVPW6-piq-a2sLsR/s960/bandhavgarhlake.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBQArIXnse9dNmDMG0Jr8en5ElVVBTCvv5T6E9e_WDRJrpRZJ6lP1sSOspBxtWNGGaEF6ISQxGhY7NGVXFmN8zj0JloSedKiOFk3Rb_OIAUfIFy2CLhsIXy5x8UjxQEVPW6-piq-a2sLsR/s320/bandhavgarhlake.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>What do you do whence you come across the esoteric? </b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">You simply imbibe in absolute silence to enable your sensory apparatus to grasp and digest. Almost fairy tale atmosphere prevails at Sesh Shaiyya, the resting place of Lord Vishnu where he sleeps as a twenty feet reclining idol carved out of igneous rocks. Lying listlessly, the structure crowned with Sesh Nag (Cobra) is frozen in time awaiting resurrection perhaps. Nevertheless, fed by the mountain river Charanganga the magical lair comprises an algae-layered pond and fern-covered rocks on the mountainside. Lichens, fungi, and algae create a colorful mosaic in the surroundings like an artistic creation. The patterns on the rocks and the idol placed amidst the tropical greenery simply spellbind. The place dwells in an environment of absolute tranquility and peace. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">The only buzz of activity is the humming of the birds and bees and sometimes an occasional blood-curdling roar of the tiger. Then silence prevails...you can imagine the hoofs of horses as soldiers climb the tortuous ascent on the way to the fort at the top of the mountain. The cool ambiance of the place and water all around provided succor to tired soldiers returning from internecine wars. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">When you climb the fort, the World fades into a distance and everything appears alien till you reach the idol at the precarious edge of the mountain. The Idol looms large on the edge of the mountain weathering the winds. One look and then you realize that the World is real and ruled by celestial entities. Imagine! </p><p style="text-align: justify;">All alone, amidst the tall grass and azure blue sky above, the pathway seems to be the road to Nirvana. Be careful, tigers and leopards lurk around the bushes. My nerves rattle, and my mind is in delusion, but I keep pumping up ahead in the rising heat. I am searching for my photographer friend. And there she is a lady from the distant land of Germany.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The fort is in shambles with broken walls as evidence but the large reservoirs created more than 2000 years back still survive. So does the temple dedicated to Ram, Janki, and Laxman. The place is littered with broken structures...they are nevertheless captivating religious artifacts...Hinduism is a colorful religion and so are the paraphernalia and the rituals associated with the practice. It is all evident here at the top of Bandhavgarh Mountain on the premises of the ancient fort.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">A gift to brother Laxman by Lord Ram an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, the fort is aptly named as such (Bandhav = brother, Garh = Fort). A fort for brother Laxman and true to the heavenly stature in essence the fort is very much alive. A pujari (Hindu Priest) walks for eleven kilometers through the absolute wilderness to pray in the land of the tiger. Stoic, unruffled by the big cats, snakes, and predators he has been conducting prayers ever since the erstwhile Maharajah of Rewa inducted him into the holy service. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Zoomorphic idols of Lord Vishnu in various animal avatars are the object of extreme intrigue for the uninitiated and are not familiar with Hinduism's existential philosophy. The vast expanse of the place makes you feel tiny like a spec in the Universe. An eagle flying overhead its call ricocheting across steep cliffs creates a picture of heaven as we climb down the mountain.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">*Note the fort is out of bounds now but you can drive up to reclining Vishnu. You will need a safari permit for Tala Range. Bandhavgarh is accessible by four hours drive from Jabalpur Airport in Central India or the State of Madhya Pradesh. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">============================</p><p style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: "tahoma Trebuchet MS", lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 5px; text-align: justify;">================================================</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: "tahoma Trebuchet MS", lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 5px; text-align: justify;"><i>Uday is a blogger and offers Seo + Content For Digital Marketing Services. </i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: "tahoma Trebuchet MS", lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 5px; text-align: justify;"><i>He teaches digital marketing (SEO) in Jabalpur.</i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: "tahoma Trebuchet MS", lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 5px; text-align: justify;"><i>He freelances as a naturalist/birder at Kanha National Park. 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Just before my curiosity drew me to the spot where I was watching birds, a few men had looked down and then passed nonchalantly ahead. They were on a morning walk and from their nonchalance I could make out that the paw marks were a regular occurrence.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJvfpf3mLvR_iIPHyZfqX-AFk5YvEAM7YHVlAIdoLn_AXs9epiEbQudTiC0etE8gTa_Lp9vzuuMviPnRClZYiNXjuMcgHoQpoiKw3hPQ3QB_GNf6zrEqYRBIL1JXXBlI2K4s6cqdOe-tMC/s448/DhhopgarhPachmarhi.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="336" data-original-width="448" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJvfpf3mLvR_iIPHyZfqX-AFk5YvEAM7YHVlAIdoLn_AXs9epiEbQudTiC0etE8gTa_Lp9vzuuMviPnRClZYiNXjuMcgHoQpoiKw3hPQ3QB_GNf6zrEqYRBIL1JXXBlI2K4s6cqdOe-tMC/s320/DhhopgarhPachmarhi.jpg" width="320"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Doopgarh Pachmarhi </td></tr></tbody></table><br><p style="text-align: justify;">I was not in a tiger land, I was at the edge of Pachmarhi Township buzzing with tourism activity. It was early in the morning, I was on a trip with my clients whence I met Puneet the ambitious owner of a busy resort named Golf View. He became interested in hiring me as a bird guide for his beautiful hotel in Pachmarhi aptly named due to its proximity to a golf course in Pachmarhi Township. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMErduvkSZryHQ1DZQleLG3jN-WxyzvFUKnq_8yJ8xL1W2vKymCiy4YRRi2XVq9mZ5wxld4RSCfVJG5kx3aNjRhetNaIyeHwNnYU0UKSt_HNB_6IrudTNSBA19nG1KE2DabI8E7m0zohyphenhyphenI/s5152/STRPACHMARHI+103.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMErduvkSZryHQ1DZQleLG3jN-WxyzvFUKnq_8yJ8xL1W2vKymCiy4YRRi2XVq9mZ5wxld4RSCfVJG5kx3aNjRhetNaIyeHwNnYU0UKSt_HNB_6IrudTNSBA19nG1KE2DabI8E7m0zohyphenhyphenI/s320/STRPACHMARHI+103.JPG" width="320"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tiger Pug Marks</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: justify;">The trip was supposed to test my birding skills, and we were on foot. This was against the advice Puneet had stressed upon. In the rugged landscape of steep jagged cliffs draped with tropical greenery and the serene ambiance of Pachmarhi my favorite hill resort in Central India, I decided not to be on a noisy vehicle. The town was sleeping as we left on foot with Puneet's jeep on the toe. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">"Birds shy off the jeeps, and this is no way to spot avian," I said. " I am ready for a long haul". The resort owner said nothing. He ordered his jeep to follow us at a distance. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyfRM0GVA7i_SrdXzJhYCYNmJAlzM3BCyJcy-RFcpQUwpVOF5poXIEaXlTE8nsBAtFlg8zSoKGritQu6PM6EiqQQdcR9oGqEEDLGnCOSueFEzgharXYkO65llO2aJ0uvus2B8PilVrX80-/s5152/STRPACHMARHI+115.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyfRM0GVA7i_SrdXzJhYCYNmJAlzM3BCyJcy-RFcpQUwpVOF5poXIEaXlTE8nsBAtFlg8zSoKGritQu6PM6EiqQQdcR9oGqEEDLGnCOSueFEzgharXYkO65llO2aJ0uvus2B8PilVrX80-/s320/STRPACHMARHI+115.JPG" width="320"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pandav Caves</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Pachmarhi First Sight & Food</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The spirited terrain in the township is uniform, but the sudden eruption of cliffs after a short distance can be jarring at the first sight for the uninitiated, but nevertheless, the panoramic grandeur soothes the surprised nerves. Outside the town limits, the activities come to a stop (the visit was in the off-season) and the World comes to a standstill as if frozen back in time. At that time, the noisy tea stalls were in slumber about to wake up for their lazy customers. Pachmarhi is not for people who need a bite at the first stroke of dawn. Luckily, I had a sumptuous breakfast at Golf View.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Near the township, visitors have varied options for meals mostly vegetarian but nevertheless delicious. The hill station incites deep hunger in the prevailing salubrious environment, and local street food is good enough. For upscale tourists, restaurants in luxury hotels are beckoning but few do venture out to try the local stuff. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Pachmarhi Hills Big & Small </b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Pachmarhi accords a feeling of an esoteric charm whence you are alone, and the geological formations mesmerize at one fleeting glance. Impressive by all means, the panoramic spread at steep heights cannot be encountered anywhere. You have to see to believe. The striking features of the larger hills are the dense green clothing of trees and bushes, the tapered pinnacles, and the sloping contours. In between, the steep bare cliffs stand out like silent sentinels warning intruders not to dare. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">The streams in the glens are most enchanting when they glisten as sunlight fall on them. The twinkling stars erupt in the daytime as the rivers silently snake through steep cliffs and dense canopies. The natural formations are striking and pleasing and not only amazing. They accord a true holiday feel in the wilderness. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgsOszM5_fWVlX3c5Kn_4y6kzzl6-qZBQ96IkpNG2XXB7qgNcz3R-CD_RgmfTWDg9mINlDznwTj4h_275dCFkxsi_UYa7jNkTV1wFMno3NFLEf7_JFaNqTkfL5o2kLWlF6zu9wcUy68PRe/s5152/STRPACHMARHI+122.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgsOszM5_fWVlX3c5Kn_4y6kzzl6-qZBQ96IkpNG2XXB7qgNcz3R-CD_RgmfTWDg9mINlDznwTj4h_275dCFkxsi_UYa7jNkTV1wFMno3NFLEf7_JFaNqTkfL5o2kLWlF6zu9wcUy68PRe/s320/STRPACHMARHI+122.JPG" width="320"></a></div><br><p style="text-align: justify;">Being a wildlife sanctuary and now part of Satpura Tiger Reserve, the holiday resort is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts as well as holidaymakers on sprees. The place is popular as a romantic getaway with cold winters and not-so-hot summers. Couples arrive here in large numbers to initiate and get familiar with conjugal life in the cool, salubrious confines of the resort with plenty of spots for complete isolation. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">You can see the newlyweds most often at the multichambered Pandav Caves situated within the township amidst a clutter of tea stalls, shops, and DIY car parking. Yes, taxis and cars are parked just anywhere in this hill resort on a first come first stop basis. Holding hands, they are quite conspicuous but ignored by the crows busy with sightseeing and enjoying their brunch. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Some of the old hotels and bungalows date back to the British Raj in India and stir reminiscence of the era of Raj a turbid rule nonetheless full of romantic grandeur created by the Sahibs. The Sahibs loved this destination, the summer capital of Madhya Pradesh. The rest house at Dhoopgarh was to witness revelries unprecedented during the Raj powered by scotch, and the wood-fired Indian food that khansamahs created in the dingy set-aside kitchen. Standing in front of the vacant rest-house, I could realize how ordinary nonelites could be. Unlike in the case of Sahibs, a visit to this hill station is a privilege we can ill afford. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1AAladmOaQm3p3ss4VMBbzXfnEvRE0jqigtoeSj-exxemdlWX-c4sDzHAlnSriQKnsJCFIvEnt4XlQOw5W7dlpFWvzP1mXC8bHy6OdFvJZsmIqXYjT9Xuv5HhzuGejH8YH0020NRHt7-f/s5152/STRPACHMARHI+163.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1AAladmOaQm3p3ss4VMBbzXfnEvRE0jqigtoeSj-exxemdlWX-c4sDzHAlnSriQKnsJCFIvEnt4XlQOw5W7dlpFWvzP1mXC8bHy6OdFvJZsmIqXYjT9Xuv5HhzuGejH8YH0020NRHt7-f/s320/STRPACHMARHI+163.JPG" width="320"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rest House</td></tr></tbody></table><br><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Off-Season Visit</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Crowds wash off the fun of being in an enchanting place hence off-season visits are rewarding. After a demanding and lackluster trip to Satpura Tiger Reserve, Pachmarhi was a whiff of fresh air. On the very first day, I heard Malabar Blue Whistling Thrush, the refreshing long-drawn sonorous song is unforgettable. Nothing beats it, even a robust breakfast with a delectable menu. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">This holiday destination is a paradise for the ornithologists who are constantly exploring the remote place for that one vagrant that could crown their checklist. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>A Predator So Close & Sloth Bears</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">We stopped for a while, the big cat paw prints were quite fresh but I believed it had gone past from the spot. A couple of days back it had been seen by many near the very spot. It was an aging cat pushed off by a rival perhaps. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkBbzSnVmxXMi1JV5FStDfAsvPAruT3sLE_fZGWmTg0X0VSc98aOWLRNsymvYvkigLjc8abClsR7PzYyF4OJDCAGuoLulKPay8xrEQv0fiRqaohNwn12Qm1RYTO3J8QyHUaki6ylp8GoBJ/s675/Golfview.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkBbzSnVmxXMi1JV5FStDfAsvPAruT3sLE_fZGWmTg0X0VSc98aOWLRNsymvYvkigLjc8abClsR7PzYyF4OJDCAGuoLulKPay8xrEQv0fiRqaohNwn12Qm1RYTO3J8QyHUaki6ylp8GoBJ/s320/Golfview.jpg" width="320"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Golf View Hotel</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: justify;">Stunned by a predator so close, I hesitantly decided to continue the walk. But it was short-lived. The next warning was that of the sloth bear, which I was told can surprise you in the bush. They can deliver nasty scars when alarmed. On the walk, we encountered bushland with twisting walkways in between, and anywhere the slothy creature could be lurking. On full alert, I know how unpredictable the sloth bear could be. Unlike the tiger, they are known to attack without any reason or threat perception. They have mauled people to death in the past, and to get away with scars is worse for they disfigure and maim for life. Thankfully, this was a rare occurrence and the calm on my face was an assurance for Puneet. We nevertheless were onboard whence we came to dense thickets that allowed no transparency. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">We continued on the jeep. Panoramic spread of hills enshrouded in green, and the jagged bare outcrops and precipices are everywhere but each with a differing countenance. You can never tire out believe me. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM26njC4MMwYRww9BSJSQQIgeYUFir9Qo2xC5wUasttRyB36Sf403ync3uwYyunxpkruNRw8KTVo_BVAl6l9u-8BGM6A5uiXePpn7v13LmooAS7xe0rn0lxPR3i36wQTqQqCe9lc7xUj_M/s5152/STRPACHMARHI+017.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM26njC4MMwYRww9BSJSQQIgeYUFir9Qo2xC5wUasttRyB36Sf403ync3uwYyunxpkruNRw8KTVo_BVAl6l9u-8BGM6A5uiXePpn7v13LmooAS7xe0rn0lxPR3i36wQTqQqCe9lc7xUj_M/s320/STRPACHMARHI+017.JPG" width="320"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Landscape STR</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Dhoopgarh</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Mesmerized to the hilt, we continued towards Dhoopgarh which literary means a fort draped in the sunshine. Yes, this is the highest spot in Central India. The drive goes through nerve-wracking steep and acutely twisting curves and you need to hold yourself calm. The deep ravines support tropical herbs and shrubs nourished by gentle sunlight that enters the inaccessible valleys, and minuscule crevices with flowing water, and are protected by the cool shady confines. Some of the exotic herbs found here have medicinal properties yet are undiscovered. Botanists revel in exploring these inaccessible dangerously steep places in the hill resort.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW6rES1aY711rsoLOOfs1eo3RME4ztTCnufrNQHqGzHP_uUdlo8RzNix2Ox81VI6RkEp3tpmQKgyko_tn5yZUAQOfH4olMEKr8fg7qUcY8zPiJM_c1KZ5NN3DjiV4ekXtFysbxbr9lNHHg/s5152/STRPACHMARHI+109.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW6rES1aY711rsoLOOfs1eo3RME4ztTCnufrNQHqGzHP_uUdlo8RzNix2Ox81VI6RkEp3tpmQKgyko_tn5yZUAQOfH4olMEKr8fg7qUcY8zPiJM_c1KZ5NN3DjiV4ekXtFysbxbr9lNHHg/s320/STRPACHMARHI+109.JPG" width="320"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pachmarhi Forests</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Grandeur in Simplicity & The Bar </b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">At the top of the hill sits a rest house lost in the bygone era. This was the place for revelries during the Raj. Now visited mostly out of curiosity by love birds and the ubiquitous tourists, it is a pointer to British architecture in India. The structure that the British built exhibited grandeur in simplicity, they are enchanting without fail. and blessed with a quiet ambiance difficult to find in modern architecture. No esoteric carvings no domes. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">As we roll down the hill memories of past visits surface in the bewildering labyrinth of my mind. The town once a place steeped in serenity was busy catering to crowds of rancorous tourists, and the single roads were full of cars and smoke. Most old hotels face stiff competition from new arrivals but retain their esoteric charm. I used to love visiting the bar at Old Block in the evenings. It is the solitude that appeals the most to town people. Conversation in hush-hush tones amid already prevailing silence, dark draped night impact the yellow lightning in upscale venues that soothe. I was very fond of this bar and spent a few moments in peace here during my past visits. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg49jLoPVQ0PNBN3FBn3FB-nRzf8JdDLrVs2IOurYtlHAsz-V4T23-1b5fR4QjJvG7taQbmKUJtLgKGZzI5g0aGdT2nmMis_jeaKXjxAayicAlrsH09GSRfHC1tdouqX0SBNx9-HErFOTPH/s160/bandhavgarh_fort_0.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="120" data-original-width="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg49jLoPVQ0PNBN3FBn3FB-nRzf8JdDLrVs2IOurYtlHAsz-V4T23-1b5fR4QjJvG7taQbmKUJtLgKGZzI5g0aGdT2nmMis_jeaKXjxAayicAlrsH09GSRfHC1tdouqX0SBNx9-HErFOTPH/s0/bandhavgarh_fort_0.jpg"></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Thanks to the notification, the town is unable to expand. Mercy! Out beyond the town limits, there are plenty of geological formations and wilderness full of birds and wild animals. The big mammals are elusive but the natural formations are not at all disappointing. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpYepHtS7GOh-IsRm8uv8U_EH0pKga_m_IvriRhD_zDttFTNgklNbGU_UDIA6JY9LZ5bkeUGLWK7gMncOsoPM2UVSwzBoWu493fy2w95socGCWr-9bMOlOKiHOAWDhym4lWyCmB-uAMe7s/s960/NidhanFalls.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="642" data-original-width="960" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpYepHtS7GOh-IsRm8uv8U_EH0pKga_m_IvriRhD_zDttFTNgklNbGU_UDIA6JY9LZ5bkeUGLWK7gMncOsoPM2UVSwzBoWu493fy2w95socGCWr-9bMOlOKiHOAWDhym4lWyCmB-uAMe7s/s320/NidhanFalls.jpg" width="320"></a></div><br><p style="text-align: justify;">We did not see the tiger but nevertheless, it was memories springing back of days whence I used to visit with my extended family members. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Pachmarhi Hill Resort is a five hours drive from Jabalpur Airport, and a little less distant from Bhopal Airport the Capital City of Madhya Pradesh. Reserve your accommodation in advance and schedule the visit in summer with a bit less of a crowd. Do not worry summers are tolerable here. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">A number of <a href="https://www.mptourism.com/destination-panchmarhi.php" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MPTDC hotels</a> with good enough locations and modern amenities are the best accommodations to seek. But book well in advance. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Read <a href="https://india-travel-guides.blogspot.com/2019/01/pachmarhi-pristine-holiday-retreat.html" target="_blank">Pristine Pachmarhi</a></p><p style="text-align: justify;">================================================</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: "tahoma Trebuchet MS", lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 5px; text-align: justify;"><i>Uday is a blogger and offers Seo + Content For Digital Marketing Services. </i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: "tahoma Trebuchet MS", lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 5px; text-align: justify;"><i>He teaches digital marketing (SEO) in Jabalpur.</i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: "tahoma Trebuchet MS", lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 5px; text-align: justify;"><i>He freelances as a naturalist/birder at Kanha National Park. 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Profile</b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: justify;">Being the second largest State of
India, Madhya Pradesh or MP is covered to large extant by forests with good
crown cover and destinations that are ideal for ecotourism. The state is
culturally rich with iconic monuments created by erstwhile ruling dynasties.
The indigenous tribal culture dominates the hinterlands and is equally robust
and colorful with impactful cultural ethos and some spectacular architecture
and artisanal industry.</span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_qPn-zQd1lEmpemeIKIixX9o7_VV-3IRIX1Ev81jBGGSx5Top090-nQKTO45QB9ofEBpg1nDznvBb3peN44Dqa3BSJNZ6BnnwE1o_Fqu14n52nwBQVh4iWaDDZKzSSZW7uYDSWwEBaUSc/s2576/20201116_155833.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1218" data-original-width="2576" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_qPn-zQd1lEmpemeIKIixX9o7_VV-3IRIX1Ev81jBGGSx5Top090-nQKTO45QB9ofEBpg1nDznvBb3peN44Dqa3BSJNZ6BnnwE1o_Fqu14n52nwBQVh4iWaDDZKzSSZW7uYDSWwEBaUSc/s320/20201116_155833.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kundawara Forest</td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">MP is well known as a tiger state
thanks to a large number of protected areas notified as National Parks, Tiger
Reserves and WLS. With scenic locales and impressive wildlife comprising of
mega fauna and flora, birds, reptiles
and butterflies, the State promises tremendous ecotourism potential. It is not
only the major tiger reserves that attract tourists but hill resorts and places
with rich architecture and lifestyle do as well. The State is rich in
geographical features with diverse terrain in which major rivers like <st1:place w:st="on">Narmada</st1:place>, Son, Chambal as vital life support systems enriching societies and
culture as they flow towards their final immersion. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">MP is diverse, politically
stable, safe, and has sound infrastructure in terms of roads and highways.
Tourism is being conducted since decades and has brought International fame
with overseas tourists throbbing year on year in ever growing numbers. However
the tourism potential is much more than is evident, with greater reach and development in lesser known destinations it will lead to an economic
bounty in terms of revenue, increase in employment with emphasis on empowering
local communities and thus culminating in better conservation and preservation of our
heritage wealth.</p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpYepHtS7GOh-IsRm8uv8U_EH0pKga_m_IvriRhD_zDttFTNgklNbGU_UDIA6JY9LZ5bkeUGLWK7gMncOsoPM2UVSwzBoWu493fy2w95socGCWr-9bMOlOKiHOAWDhym4lWyCmB-uAMe7s/s960/NidhanFalls.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="642" data-original-width="960" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpYepHtS7GOh-IsRm8uv8U_EH0pKga_m_IvriRhD_zDttFTNgklNbGU_UDIA6JY9LZ5bkeUGLWK7gMncOsoPM2UVSwzBoWu493fy2w95socGCWr-9bMOlOKiHOAWDhym4lWyCmB-uAMe7s/s320/NidhanFalls.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rani Durgavati Wildlife Sanctuary </td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><o:p><br /></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Lesser Known Destinations in Central India & Development</b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Just as the title portrays
unknown, undiscovered destinations with tourism potential abound in the State. With
focus on few major destinations the potential is not being properly utilized.
In order to develop and attract tourism an innovative, broadminded and
committed approach is a prerequisite. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Developing tourism in lesser
known destination calls for greater vision and effort aided by planning and
strategic actions in a calibrated manner keeping potential, size and remote
distances in mind. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8jE-mjZaXkmfSsHRYm2OonaWwlokdYJv_I3eZy0hCD3cYesxgld8Q4lf7nstJBKmViBzfn6FcrypPd6TQKJ1UpH_oiLj0HZawUSE8TTsgHNQ2TVisqt36XbtuqB4hZ_SSSdqqBhYIs-gE/s640/tiger-food.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8jE-mjZaXkmfSsHRYm2OonaWwlokdYJv_I3eZy0hCD3cYesxgld8Q4lf7nstJBKmViBzfn6FcrypPd6TQKJ1UpH_oiLj0HZawUSE8TTsgHNQ2TVisqt36XbtuqB4hZ_SSSdqqBhYIs-gE/s320/tiger-food.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b>Some Points to be Noted Are:</b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b> A) Study & Highlighting </b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1)<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Highlighting Potential Destinations </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2)<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Making A Feasibility Study </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3)<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Listing in Preferential Order </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">4)<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Core Focusing of Key Features</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">5)<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Initiating Development & Funding </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><b><br /></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><b>B) Preferred Destinations – Action</b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">6)<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Development of Road Infrastructure </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">7)<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Re-engineering Assets Present For Utilization </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">8)<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Enhancing Destination Potential</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">a)<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Conservation Initiatives</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">b)<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Institutional Empowerment</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">c)<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Training of Local Work Force</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">9)<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Bolstering Safety Measures</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">10)<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span><!--[endif]-->Establishing
Additional Recreation Venues</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">a)<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Ecotourism/ <st1:placename w:st="on">Heritage</st1:placename>
<st1:placetype w:st="on">Museums</st1:placetype> and <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Interpretation</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Centers</st1:placetype></st1:place></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">b)<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Canteens </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">c)<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Encouraging Heritage Shopping</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">d)<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Encouraging Tribal/Local Performers</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">e)<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Encouraging Local Artisans </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">f)<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Inclusion of Nearby Interesting Spots <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">11)<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span><!--[endif]-->Establishing
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Adequate Security Measures </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><b><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">12)<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]-->Propaganda
on Global/National Scale</b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Tourism Development A Holistic & Non Conventional Approach </b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b>Encouraging Private Participation</b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">India</st1:place></st1:country-region> as a country has instituted
tighter administrative controls over all its heritage wealth and to some extent
potential destinations. Though stringent rules and regulations are a must in
case of sensitive places like the conservation units, the same approach is
followed in case of imperishable heritage wealth and ecotourism centers sans
indicator species.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">The tighter institutional control
has to be done away with in places with imperishable heritage wealth and
ecotourism centers in non protected areas. And this calls for private participation
in order to increase innovative approach, funding and supervision.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRqzCZxYcW65fO4Qme0UWIN_Hp3wuGFwXX4t1JOhY-yWVPJYZQHSNGQyAHQawnZt2TY9872ukHoSO9iPr1qIqwAaPAJmHMt7uglboBcR_OoYzYNi6zTOsQWwfiawPzjMNVf48xa_zkrbXT/s208/Bhimbetka1.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="96" data-original-width="208" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRqzCZxYcW65fO4Qme0UWIN_Hp3wuGFwXX4t1JOhY-yWVPJYZQHSNGQyAHQawnZt2TY9872ukHoSO9iPr1qIqwAaPAJmHMt7uglboBcR_OoYzYNi6zTOsQWwfiawPzjMNVf48xa_zkrbXT/s0/Bhimbetka1.jpeg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cave Paintings </td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Benefits of Participatory <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Enterprise</st1:city></st1:place>
Model </b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b>Inviting Private Enterprises & Business Houses</b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">A participatory enterprise
economic model (PEEM) will result in better infrastructure development,
innovative/diverse tourism practices, investment in and development of public
properties facing neglect for better utilization and preservation. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Initiation of private
participation will lead to greater exploration and enhancement all venues of recreation
and experiences for visitors leading a holistic approach to nature/cultural
tourism.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">PEEM will lead to availability of
greater funds and managerial capabilities due to induction of experience and
skills through diverse staffing.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Inherent Benefits<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">In case of MP distant spread
of niche tourism will lead to reduction in crowd pressure on popular tiger reserves
and hill resorts. Greater exploration efforts will lead to discovery of unknown
heritage wealth for better preservation and conservation initiatives.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">The benefits will roll down to
local communities as well which is essential for a poverty ridden country and
states. Revenue generation is vital for
the State Economy. And a proactive broadminded approach towards tourism will
lead to crucial revenue generation. </p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVpJwRlDSIFeFLJuLDnusDd4aOy8nzW7FJed4VJAGLB0w-POdRaFiAtg9eyxqW2iV0XpnwKzPzXVImCQ9Hcp_rvn86IfmIkHvbpQpyURRjDWd-qZQrjISETlZooWAgcbs8RCAB7teAw6by/s720/Amarkantak.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="594" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVpJwRlDSIFeFLJuLDnusDd4aOy8nzW7FJed4VJAGLB0w-POdRaFiAtg9eyxqW2iV0XpnwKzPzXVImCQ9Hcp_rvn86IfmIkHvbpQpyURRjDWd-qZQrjISETlZooWAgcbs8RCAB7teAw6by/s320/Amarkantak.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Amarkantak</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Some of the Potential Destinations Under Scope</b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1)<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></b><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Amarkantak <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Biosphere Reserve<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Origin of Narmada & Son </b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Spiritual Importance</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Includes Achankamar Tiger Reserve
</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Amarkantak Hill Resorts<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><o:p> </o:p></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Potentia:l Wildlife Tourism & Walking Holidays</i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">2) Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Tiger Translocation</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Slated for Cheetah Translocation </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Easy Access From <st1:placename w:st="on">Jabalpur</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Airport</st1:placetype>/
<st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Sagar</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Town</st1:placetype></st1:place></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Potential: Wildlife Tourism</i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><o:p> </o:p></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">3) Rehta Pani Tiger Reserve</b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Bhimbetika</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Cave</st1:placetype></st1:place>
Paintings</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Easy Access <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Bhopal</st1:place></st1:city> (Capital) </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><i>Potential: Wildlife Tourism <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><i><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">===========================================</span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><i><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">Uday is a blogger and offers Seo + Content For Digital Marketing Services. </span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><i><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">He teaches digital marketing (SEO) in Jabalpur.</span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><i><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">He freelances as a naturalist/birder at Kanha National Park</span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><i><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">He can be contacted at: </span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><i><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">pateluday90@hotmail.com</span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><i><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">09755089323</span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><i></i></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMA0JwS6jA2-eyA3qAtMNPDIa2EM4x_evsR4u74ZK2Jp1-0QiD_fXMS06ss3Fd66vi4MzxgYP2u5iQHHcUsWLhS5cQfa09Qa39o_Y6E3wpiC33h0kLrHQG4QaL3iLdro48V2rCBLH5Kp0p/s160/UdayPatel.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="160" data-original-width="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMA0JwS6jA2-eyA3qAtMNPDIa2EM4x_evsR4u74ZK2Jp1-0QiD_fXMS06ss3Fd66vi4MzxgYP2u5iQHHcUsWLhS5cQfa09Qa39o_Y6E3wpiC33h0kLrHQG4QaL3iLdro48V2rCBLH5Kp0p/s0/UdayPatel.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Author</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><i><br /></i></p></blockquote>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><i><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br /></span></i></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">About travel to India and travel resource and useful links for traveling in Indian states and places.</div>Uday Patelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11289357844292255218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199257535395200267.post-56649886236289584032020-12-16T16:36:00.006+05:302020-12-16T16:39:07.404+05:30Sunderbans Quintessential Tiger Country <p style="text-align: justify;">Divided between India and Bangladesh the estuary is called as Sunderbans on both sides. It is an amazing mix of land and aquatic habitats where the tides rule the roots. The emerging aerobic roots are the highlight of this ecosystem that gets full of slush in low and is completely submerged on high tide. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">In Hindi Sunderban means beautiful mangrove forests, beautiful yes but one of the most difficult terrains on Earth. Life here is a tough prospect, the delta that eventually merges into the Indian Ocean. Slush, poodles emerging aerobic roots like daggers and thick canopy always hamper movement but offers great camouflage to the predators be they the tiger or the deadly salt water crocodile. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq1CyatW1gS2CISh5YCfHMYBraByOP1alP2OefIns-mZtvKQRA-ojaGWkFTH2kXtYJTzbOpJjhP_XJY_qYNiPuthYsy64_cZ0-emRM6RcWF1k55yV_-dP741LjNMKHe0opMTBmy35YAqZq/s2048/growlingtiger.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq1CyatW1gS2CISh5YCfHMYBraByOP1alP2OefIns-mZtvKQRA-ojaGWkFTH2kXtYJTzbOpJjhP_XJY_qYNiPuthYsy64_cZ0-emRM6RcWF1k55yV_-dP741LjNMKHe0opMTBmy35YAqZq/s320/growlingtiger.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bengal Tiger</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: justify;">The term Bengal tiger originated here. The mangrove forests belong to West Bengal State of India and hence their proliferation first noticed here named then after the State. This happened during the rule of British in undivided India. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Today more than two hundred tigers survive in this delta a confluence of three rivers namely Ganges, Meghna and Brahmaputra. These are the lifeline of this ecosystem and eventually merge into the sea. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Adapting to ever changing environment is a constant struggle and hardship especially for the tigers. Though the incidence of man eating is higher here not reason is attributed to the phenomenon. This could be due to the intrusion of humans in the thickets for homey collection and fishes which invites attack due to closer presence of the big cats while many attribute it to salt water. Well no exact reason has been found out but nevertheless intrusion is being prevented and steps are being taken to ameliorate. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Sunderbans National Park is a protected area in Bengal and is also notified as tiger reserve and a biosphere reserve. Tourism is organized here in twenty percent of the area. Subject to rules and regulation the activity offers good chance of sighting big cats and large number of mammals and reptiles that live here. The reserve is home to a large of avian species and a paradise for birders. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">A miss-mesh aquatic system of rivers, creeks and wetlands the habitat is strikingly different from other tiger habitats in India. Four tourists the access point is Kolkutta the Capital of West Bengal from here two hours drive is required to reach the National Park. A cruise is an ideal way to explore this aquatic system. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">For wildlife enthusiasts the <a href="https://www.indiafootprints.com/rhinotour.php" target="_blank">boat safari in Sunderbans</a> is the only way to experience it. There are many tour operators who organize the safari for visitors. The excursions can be booked online as well. </p><div class="blogger-post-footer">About travel to India and travel resource and useful links for traveling in Indian states and places.</div>Uday Patelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11289357844292255218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199257535395200267.post-73650449684988359732020-12-15T14:29:00.063+05:302022-11-11T20:48:45.392+05:30Chambal River Tours <p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Bandits in the Hinterland</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Stretching over a span of almost one thousand plus kilometers Chambal River is a tourist’s paradise. Once famous for killer bandits hiding unseen in the maze of the sandy dunes, this region was a frightening travel prospect in the past. Horrifying tales of vengeance, vendetta, and loot emerged in Indian newspapers. The dreaded bandits killed many people every year. We read reports of over 400 people killed by just one bandit in cold blood purportedly carried out of vengeance. <br /><br />Each criminal turned bandit had a sordid past of being victimized by higher caste landlords, family feuds, rape, loot, and plunder. Whether indulgence in cold-blooded murders of innocent had a backing of victimhood or was criminal indulgence out of instinct or bad company we could never find out as one tale after another emerged, of murders and dacoity unhindered. The news sent shivers in my spine albeit we were nowhere close to Chambal, but fear of ultras is always overpowering and frightening. Anyway, all that has been washed out, and the tourists can safely visit places of interest near the Chambal River.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Chambar River Tourism </b><br /><br />Pristine yet backward, this hinterland has been transformed miraculously thanks to the tourism and development that follows. The dacoits have receded into the annals of history, and no untoward incident with the tourists has taken place. Due credit is given to MPTDC or Madhya Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation for promoting tourism in remote confines of the state wherever a definite potential exists. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">A holiday at the confines of Chambal, a birding trip, or a boat ride is an enticing prospect for those who are fortunate enough to know about the destination. The destination is full of tourism potential and delivers a sound spiritual experience thanks to the time freeze, pristine splendor, and mysticism associated with the rivers like Chambal. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">I have been to the river plenty of times on birding tours and the smells and the sounds of emptiness still linger in the convoluted labyrinths of my memory banks. The yonder blue sky, birds calling overhead, and ripples giving rise to tiny waves are what you will experience on a boat ride. Wait! There is much more to this riverine paradise untouched and unspoiled. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">For the readers, all I have to say is, do visit once! </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Boating at Chambal Quintessentially Romantic</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Boating at Chambal is quintessentially romantic. The dull whirring of the motorboat engine surprisingly aligns with the aquatic ecosystem, the squeals of raptors and gulls skimming over the surface, and the turbid splash of Gangetic Dolphins sum up the moments you will encounter on a boat ride during the river tour. The sounds are often missing but the prevailing silence is broken now and then creating an esoteric environment in the nowhere lands of remote India. The slow almost motionless ride on the placid waters is paradoxically an unforgotten adventure to be. But few tourists visit this region primarily for boat rides. The shores are frequented by ornithologists from overseas and their guides on long extended birding tours. The Chambal Lodge at Bah in UP specializes in bird-watching tours in the confines and organizes a boat ride at Chambal. The package is beyond the reach of most holidaymakers in India. The MPTDC facility at Dholepur attracts crowds interested in the boat rides. It is very economical but of short duration.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">For the bird and wildlife enthusiasts, it is the land of the living for there is much happening in the space frozen back in time. For domestic tourists, the ride is a spiritual awakening after the long hardy days of a fast-paced life of material pursuits in the urban chaos. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">The river erupts every time a dolphin surfaces to breathe and dives back into the water in split seconds. A sudden surprising event the ornithologists await eagerly, they have come to watch the dolphins, gharials, muggers, and turtles besides wild animals at the shore and a plethora of birds in the sky. The targeted species are the Indian Skimmer, raptors, gulls, sand larks, cranes, and owls that reside in the cryptic crevices of the steep cliffs on the shores. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">From the shore, the river appears quite welcoming to visitors on a bright sunny day. In the winter, the fog creates an uninviting almost life-threatening environment, and only the brave alight the boat for a ride in zero visibility. The braves are birders like us, always etching to enhance their experience besides the checklist. But as time goes past, the river with its turbulent history and temples on its shores will be flooded with holidaymakers. In a heavily populated country, the river and the sand dunes in the hinterland offer the feel of a sparsely populated environment - a much-wanted escape.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Stay at Chambal Lodge at Bah in UP</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Our stay at Chambal Lodge has been most pleasing the property is primarily visited by overseas birding enthusiasts. The rustic environment and local food invite them to stay longer. The lodge has been created by converting an old Kothi or Indian noble house, the distinct architecture creates a unique experience during the day. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Our stay has been usually overnight. I would drive my group from Agra post a visit to the Taj Mahal and Fatehpur Sikri a day earlier. The drive on the luxury bus halts at many places for local bird watch but even after these hiccups, we manage to reach Bah by lunchtime. The evenings are reserved for local birding in the company of the lodge naturalist which is then followed by dinner and sound sleep. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">The motorboat ride for the group is organized on the shore 22 km further. This is the best part of the tour and we spot all that is described above. From here we move on towards Nainital in Uttarakhand further North. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd41dl_dsgYfrpDDWQr5mSzNq5NOyqbDUmWyOxq96SXHnxOfSvHDFo5_wUCmYDY9k488-822gIH9jVBtHDuIwciXVmOOVCkhoOn_IUvOToNygNRr7shf-ba_w0sxtbAnwFl6KmMJk5F-0Q/s960/riverbanks%2527.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="644" data-original-width="960" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd41dl_dsgYfrpDDWQr5mSzNq5NOyqbDUmWyOxq96SXHnxOfSvHDFo5_wUCmYDY9k488-822gIH9jVBtHDuIwciXVmOOVCkhoOn_IUvOToNygNRr7shf-ba_w0sxtbAnwFl6KmMJk5F-0Q/s320/riverbanks%2527.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><b>Chambal Factfile </b><br /><p style="text-align: justify;">The waterbody cuts across three large states of India from its origin at Janapav in Mohw in MP to submergence in the Yamuna in Uttar Pradesh after flowing through the State of Rajasthan. The long river is one of the least polluted entities among the aquatic systems in India and yes the wildest. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Chambal region is known for its faunal assemblage on the shores and in the sandbars in between, two crocodile species, Gharial and marsh crocodiles, Ganges Dolphin, number of turtles, fish, and reptiles. This is a tourist’s paradise for sure and yet few visit the remote confines of the river famous for boat tours and wildlife. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpmnwaEukUTo3koGd0-HF3ncXiB5G4rQ9BCE_cYVFhYiXMUzrKwk-XNpiig_98sYRZ0Tk6reSyuBJKQcQ875coIh1cPgxVdCkpr0pFBQX7kB5OlWnQbi3rK9RCFVmWysXkhWt8aHK4z9aJ/s960/pariatreservoir.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="688" data-original-width="960" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpmnwaEukUTo3koGd0-HF3ncXiB5G4rQ9BCE_cYVFhYiXMUzrKwk-XNpiig_98sYRZ0Tk6reSyuBJKQcQ875coIh1cPgxVdCkpr0pFBQX7kB5OlWnQbi3rK9RCFVmWysXkhWt8aHK4z9aJ/s320/pariatreservoir.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;">Most of the visitors to this paradise which has been notified as a sanctuary are from foreign lands, they are keen birders. The assemblage of avian species is as impressive as the wild animals on the shores.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Unique Riverine Ecosystem</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The dunes, shores, and flowing waters all combine to form an impressive spectacle and are home to a vast number of avian species. The targeted bird is of course the Indian Skimmer which arrives to nest here but other species do not lack in charm. The sand lark, painted stork, Bonelli’s eagle, osprey, wooly necked stork, chestnut bellied sand grouse, Indian eagle owl, bar-headed geese, river tern, black-bellied tern, Brahminy Duck, sarus cranes, are few stars that enamor bird enthusiasts. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">You can see a lone hyena, sloth bear, otters, monitor lizard, jungle cat, wolf, occasional leopard, and jackal to name a few animals that inhabit the salient confines of this hinterland. The boat ride on Chambal is a unique experience in a country that comprises heavily populated regions and has entered the rat race. Nearing the confines of this pristine river is a transformation from the maddening crowd to serenity and peace. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">The hamlets and green fields create an amazing landscape that captivates tourists as they trudge towards the river confines. The assemblage of rocky mountains, sand dunes, and tall trees creates a tapestry that inspires and enhances the traveler's spiritual quest. The journey is a pure bundle of delights and a soul-stirring experience. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibsV1oWBzyw-0Tuq04wypNEAKd_8wNvRbsMjWiuDSgq5wYRALiunTQhvjP9W1uGAZNVvMfF512bWsYK02zJno4IQ9ufIXynP33-4soqC-q8RvCCXAicY-_MfmqRRW1YtuiiFyv9AYQDvcZ/s960/sarus.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="693" data-original-width="960" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibsV1oWBzyw-0Tuq04wypNEAKd_8wNvRbsMjWiuDSgq5wYRALiunTQhvjP9W1uGAZNVvMfF512bWsYK02zJno4IQ9ufIXynP33-4soqC-q8RvCCXAicY-_MfmqRRW1YtuiiFyv9AYQDvcZ/s320/sarus.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;">The best way of observing the enchanting landscape of Chambal is on a motorboat tour. The looming sandy mountains, steep cliffs, small islets upon waters, green fields, quaint hamlets, and the surging waters of the river create a striking symmetry comprising of natural objects and painted by nature's brush using exotic colors from a robust palette. As the boat goes past, the small islets can be seen full of crocodiles and turtles. The clear water is like a mirage full of dainty aquatic creatures. The calm shores populated with rocks, sand, and the ubiquitous greenfields create a mesmerizing mosaic as the boat sails past. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">On the boat, you dwell in a surreal world an ethereal experience that is far removed from ours. Lost and stunned you wish the ride would continue forever. The boat is a motorboat and offers two and half hours of safari on the river. One of the best experiences in India is near Agra. From here the drive to the shore is 90 km. The enchanting<a href="http://www.indiafootprints.com/bharatpurchambal.php" target="_blank"> Chambal river safari</a> is organized by Chambal Lodge at Bah. Bah township is 70 km from Agra. Another option is at Dholepur in Rajasthan organized by MPSTDC this is less costly but a shorter ride and not so engrossing. Dholepur is sixty kilometers from Agra. From New Delhi, the city of the Taj Mahal is two and half hours drive. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">============================</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Uday is a blogger and writes on many topics. He blogs for many websites on wildlife/travel and hospitality. He also provides digital marketing with a focus on content and SEO. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2Y1DHoUeo7us_33ixiLfquD0tOnqi2jJ8k3_wJcnSCjxQnLyH8A5ViMYl7d7n2FsDvGUfcio3HLYlvyNgrYPY-IEUsHpFmPwP_6Koogu4VnquR7DHWwDMQpYotPr6dvdVs6lUFtUB_i-mFxCDEHjAx4zeJIDZeroC2rdSLtuQyC9kHaQ0NdGF1Qhckg/s160/UdayPatel.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="160" data-original-width="160" height="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2Y1DHoUeo7us_33ixiLfquD0tOnqi2jJ8k3_wJcnSCjxQnLyH8A5ViMYl7d7n2FsDvGUfcio3HLYlvyNgrYPY-IEUsHpFmPwP_6Koogu4VnquR7DHWwDMQpYotPr6dvdVs6lUFtUB_i-mFxCDEHjAx4zeJIDZeroC2rdSLtuQyC9kHaQ0NdGF1Qhckg/s1600/UdayPatel.jpg" width="160" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">About travel to India and travel resource and useful links for traveling in Indian states and places.</div>Uday Patelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11289357844292255218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199257535395200267.post-39907951879913360342020-11-21T12:22:00.005+05:302022-11-11T20:47:39.994+05:30Travel to Bandhavgarh National Park in India<p style="text-align: justify;">Bandhavgarh </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Situated in the Highlands of Central India Bandhavgarh is a paradise and tiger heaven. Wrongfully credited with sightings of the first and only white tiger in the World, the destination was contiguous with Sanjay National Park nearby in Sidhi District its rightful birthplace. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8YYFGH2LrXK2nJ_M2zw0_Y0Oo5CWzVvvkKP4QT54XTN8aHQGabhNeh9dRqlixtBdGqATMleYUOP4ASYRBTGAaXRZsNRWLRtM0zVlkNM-TqY_Ed8Pxcv7OS5nX5K6mh5JpCb5qzL-HrjKD/s960/gorge.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="960" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8YYFGH2LrXK2nJ_M2zw0_Y0Oo5CWzVvvkKP4QT54XTN8aHQGabhNeh9dRqlixtBdGqATMleYUOP4ASYRBTGAaXRZsNRWLRtM0zVlkNM-TqY_Ed8Pxcv7OS5nX5K6mh5JpCb5qzL-HrjKD/s320/gorge.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;">This tiger reserve nevertheless is one of the most prolific breeding grounds for the big cats. It is a land of upheaval with a tortured terrain charismatic and densely forested. Bare-faced steep cliffs jut out of the earthen womb as a huge surprise. The lofty land mass creates deep glens and marshy plains where mountain rivulets invade...they are the lifeline of this diverse ecosystem that supports a myriad of lifeforms. The big cats prefer to hunt in the marshy grasslands which slows the movement of the herbivores. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrjp4gpP0oy9dOJXBkOPQRpbZAKW1PjsR8YEsnwydKYTG2cgkNggMHUYVWy3jcigZCnnGhJl8kDAAMTEYivn9zXDPMV-ipNGmO06UQ30cZTMSw4dfDYXE_AyCVBsgl2GUWia0Ky5KkWEcb/s960/Jabalpur.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="642" data-original-width="960" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrjp4gpP0oy9dOJXBkOPQRpbZAKW1PjsR8YEsnwydKYTG2cgkNggMHUYVWy3jcigZCnnGhJl8kDAAMTEYivn9zXDPMV-ipNGmO06UQ30cZTMSw4dfDYXE_AyCVBsgl2GUWia0Ky5KkWEcb/s320/Jabalpur.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The National Park is ideal for animal and bird watching with a focus on the tigers. There are more than twenty-two mammals in the park beside a large number of reptilian species and birds. Ideal for wildlife holidays the destination also provides recreation and excitement on tour. Experiencing remote India has a calming effect with serenity and picture-perfect ambiance all around. The forests are home to peace and silence and the feeling is exhilarating. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDsGEGjRa9UHCCwxB2GF6wDDQLSulQwzsdpwgKztOqSFaGZhxS9VXPLna0XyAqH2GCv4sCjaWICLAZTksg5Wsng8BgAbBrNS2O2DltMcFpbiS3Ono6capMKPST3iJZFD9956cEs-AOuENN/s381/BoriNet1.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="260" data-original-width="381" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDsGEGjRa9UHCCwxB2GF6wDDQLSulQwzsdpwgKztOqSFaGZhxS9VXPLna0XyAqH2GCv4sCjaWICLAZTksg5Wsng8BgAbBrNS2O2DltMcFpbiS3Ono6capMKPST3iJZFD9956cEs-AOuENN/s320/BoriNet1.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;">There is a little-known secret of this destination. An ancient civilization that thrived more than two thousand years back has left telltale marks in form of a fort, temples, pool, and numerous structures that confine themselves to the Tala Zone. Created by tribal and dynasties that came to rule now and then the architectural splendor is like a cynosure in the deep jungles devoid of modern urbanity. The fort is out of bounds for tourists but Sesh Shaiyya a reclining statue of Lord Vishnu is worth a visit. It is a small pool under a grove that contains the statue and numerous trickles emerge from the fern-infested slopes of the mountain that inundates. It is an esoteric experience in the place where the tigress often breeds. The River Charanganga emerges from this mountain and flows down to the plains creating a spectacular biodiversity hub. Time stands still in these confines as if frozen for eternity. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtzODMW7NUWbdQDiQrkHO7dEF7Ko7zINt7VgDab-bflHVy05h2xjFTQpmVFGpT3RdKUPA1WcgOxKIoYIk1im2818ZHrvqRdaFYvpjpte_IR6T6vonKDMWPGHvmEbl1m690Jyk0Z5XXFN2H/s960/SeshShaiyya.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="607" data-original-width="960" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtzODMW7NUWbdQDiQrkHO7dEF7Ko7zINt7VgDab-bflHVy05h2xjFTQpmVFGpT3RdKUPA1WcgOxKIoYIk1im2818ZHrvqRdaFYvpjpte_IR6T6vonKDMWPGHvmEbl1m690Jyk0Z5XXFN2H/s320/SeshShaiyya.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;"> Shesh Shhaiya</p><p style="text-align: justify;">On the way to the park at Umaria about 32 km, you will also come across a 10th-century temple with the telltale architecture of ancient Central India. The access to reach Umaria and then Bandhavgarh is through Shahpura Township eighty km from Jabalpur Airport. The township is famous for plant fossils dating back 60 million years. The Fossil Park is situated on the way to Mandla and houses a museum or a collection of fossils along with a cafeteria. This is an ideal stop for freshening up and exploring the fossils. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Jabalpur to Shahpura via Kundum drive is safe and pleasant along the scenic surrounds, teak forests, green fields, and quaint hamlets situated in between the mountains. The rows of dhabas or eateries provide hot snacks and meals to travelers. They are small and hygienic places some with toilet facilities to facilitate this long journey. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAXPLbnG79LCNxskXGO3PEge1Gpu_ms286YPtBKRnEt_EvjbRvJtuJoX5-n5fKGeMqaXNwG3Y5uRmFjMOB00ZiyQFo1cgzepjZJolAY2wPasBcmW0BFI7Nm7hoLE4AkQTjHL2uqKZmYnds/s960/creek.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="591" data-original-width="960" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAXPLbnG79LCNxskXGO3PEge1Gpu_ms286YPtBKRnEt_EvjbRvJtuJoX5-n5fKGeMqaXNwG3Y5uRmFjMOB00ZiyQFo1cgzepjZJolAY2wPasBcmW0BFI7Nm7hoLE4AkQTjHL2uqKZmYnds/s320/creek.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;">Albeit there is not much need to make a stop nevertheless a cup of tea on the way is refreshing as you will encounter many little shops selling this wonderful brew. Most of the purchasing of essentials should be done at Jabalpur with flights connected to New Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Mumbai. The railhead too is well connected. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">A short holiday of at least two nights should be organized, and permits should be booked in advance at MP Online Portal. Entry into the core zone is not permitted to those without a permit. There is a number of wildlife resorts for accommodation which you can book online. These accommodations provide you with good food as well which includes Intercontinental and Indian.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8jE-mjZaXkmfSsHRYm2OonaWwlokdYJv_I3eZy0hCD3cYesxgld8Q4lf7nstJBKmViBzfn6FcrypPd6TQKJ1UpH_oiLj0HZawUSE8TTsgHNQ2TVisqt36XbtuqB4hZ_SSSdqqBhYIs-gE/s640/tiger-food.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8jE-mjZaXkmfSsHRYm2OonaWwlokdYJv_I3eZy0hCD3cYesxgld8Q4lf7nstJBKmViBzfn6FcrypPd6TQKJ1UpH_oiLj0HZawUSE8TTsgHNQ2TVisqt36XbtuqB4hZ_SSSdqqBhYIs-gE/s320/tiger-food.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;">Safaris are conducted in the early morning period and then in the late evening. The excursions are conducted on open jeeps and canters. On-foot safari and off-roading are not possible at Bandhavgarh Reserve. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">For overseas visitors on <a href="https://www.indiafootprints.com/tigersafari.php" target="_blank">tiger safari in Central India</a> it is best to contact a tour operator. The packages available take care of all the bookings and journeys besides being economical. Group travel is the best means to travel on package tours organized for wildlife watching and birding. <br /><span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The package tours also include travel to Kanha National Park at a distance of five hours via Shahpura from Bandhavgarh. Kanha is a popular tiger reserve and much visited. </p><a name="more"></a><p></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">About travel to India and travel resource and useful links for traveling in Indian states and places.</div>Uday Patelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11289357844292255218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199257535395200267.post-79943011113890280432020-10-14T17:16:00.034+05:302022-11-11T20:44:24.845+05:30Big Cat in Highlands of Central India<p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Bandhavgarh National Park</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Bandhavgarh is situated in the Vindhya Range but its tail ends at the confluence of Vindhya and the Satpura Range. This region is called Maikal Hills where Achankmar in Amarkantak Hills and Kanha National Park near Mandla all tiger havens, converge here. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Tribal Architecture</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Bandhavgarh is one of the most picturesque tiger havens in India and is home to ancient tribal architecture. The zoomorphic idols of Lord Vishnu, Fort in ruins, Man-made caves, horse stables and shelter, courtrooms, Hindu temples, reservoirs, and dome-shaped shelters date back to more than two thousand years. The Fort finds are mentioned in ancient Hindu annals chiefly in Skand Purana.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The fort complex witnessed internecine battles that led to conquests and subsequent rules by many dynasties. The Baghels were the last rulers before they shifted their capital to the Rewa District. Tiger rules the fort complex now, and the grove at Shesh Shaiyya inundated by trickles from the looming Bandhavgarh Hill is an enchanting spectacle with the twenty feet statue of reclining Vishnu beside a fairy pool. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>The White Tiger Land</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Mohun the world's first and only white tiger was found in Sanjay Dubri National Park. Barley over an hour's drive from Bandhavgarh the park is home to a number of big cats and the number is on the increase.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Tourism at Sanjay Dubri is at a nascent stage but the park holds promise as it is extended into the neighboring state of Chhattisgarh. The jungles comprise a large area for breeding big cats. The white cubs grew up under the care of Maharajah of Rewa HH Martandsinghji at Govindgarh Palace in Rewa. The white predator multiplied in zoos all over the world and it survives in captivity.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>The Protected Areas</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">This region constitutes one of the finest tiger landscapes in India. Untouched and unspoiled for centuries this large tract of forest stands fragmented today. Well-preserved isolated patches have been designated PAs or protected areas. Most of these PAs have been constituted lawfully as tiger reserves. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDsGEGjRa9UHCCwxB2GF6wDDQLSulQwzsdpwgKztOqSFaGZhxS9VXPLna0XyAqH2GCv4sCjaWICLAZTksg5Wsng8BgAbBrNS2O2DltMcFpbiS3Ono6capMKPST3iJZFD9956cEs-AOuENN/s381/BoriNet1.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="260" data-original-width="381" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDsGEGjRa9UHCCwxB2GF6wDDQLSulQwzsdpwgKztOqSFaGZhxS9VXPLna0XyAqH2GCv4sCjaWICLAZTksg5Wsng8BgAbBrNS2O2DltMcFpbiS3Ono6capMKPST3iJZFD9956cEs-AOuENN/s320/BoriNet1.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: justify;">The Maikal Hills at Amarkantak incidentally is where River Narmada originates besides Son. Son moves towards the Ganges basin and merges into the Ganges River. Narmada traverses almost seven hundred kilometers to merge into the Arabian Ocean at Bharuch in Gujarat.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8jE-mjZaXkmfSsHRYm2OonaWwlokdYJv_I3eZy0hCD3cYesxgld8Q4lf7nstJBKmViBzfn6FcrypPd6TQKJ1UpH_oiLj0HZawUSE8TTsgHNQ2TVisqt36XbtuqB4hZ_SSSdqqBhYIs-gE/s640/tiger-food.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8jE-mjZaXkmfSsHRYm2OonaWwlokdYJv_I3eZy0hCD3cYesxgld8Q4lf7nstJBKmViBzfn6FcrypPd6TQKJ1UpH_oiLj0HZawUSE8TTsgHNQ2TVisqt36XbtuqB4hZ_SSSdqqBhYIs-gE/s320/tiger-food.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;">Throughout its journey, Narmada flows between amazing geological formations the forest-clad hills and valleys, and between some magnificent gorges like Bhedaghat in Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh. Once the lifeline of contiguous forests, Narmada and its tributaries now inundate fragmented forests in the Highlands of Central India. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Pachmarhi & Satpura Tiger Reserve</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The Hill Resort Pachmarhi and Satpura Tiger Reserve too are part of these magnificent hill ranges and are home to the big cats as well. The forest-clad hills make Madhya Pradesh the most forested in India as the Tiger State. Amarkantak Bio Reserve and Satpura Bio Reserve constitute a large area covering sanctuaries and reserves that is accorded protection from commercial interests. These are an incredible hub of diversity and habitats of some of the unique flora and fauna in Central India. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpYepHtS7GOh-IsRm8uv8U_EH0pKga_m_IvriRhD_zDttFTNgklNbGU_UDIA6JY9LZ5bkeUGLWK7gMncOsoPM2UVSwzBoWu493fy2w95socGCWr-9bMOlOKiHOAWDhym4lWyCmB-uAMe7s/s960/NidhanFalls.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="642" data-original-width="960" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpYepHtS7GOh-IsRm8uv8U_EH0pKga_m_IvriRhD_zDttFTNgklNbGU_UDIA6JY9LZ5bkeUGLWK7gMncOsoPM2UVSwzBoWu493fy2w95socGCWr-9bMOlOKiHOAWDhym4lWyCmB-uAMe7s/s320/NidhanFalls.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Highlands of Central India</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">These highlands' once-perfect ecosystems teeming with wildlife have been vividly described by Capt. Forsyth in his book named “Highlands Of Central India”. He was a pioneer in discovering many geological formations and wilderness that prevail during his time. His notes on the wild animals stand out as remarkable records of natural history. Much still remains fragmented but well preserved. Bandhavgarh, Achanakmar, Kanha, and Pench are the prime tiger reserves that have been turned into protected areas for tiger conservation. Pench and Kanha once contiguous were the settings for Kipling’s Jungle Book a story of Mowgli the wolf child. This is a wonderful tale woven by Kipling creating a classic using both facts and fiction. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo2tB5_b4faqZAvJoG1EQHf8UUJKRnERgKV6KTbqlV9yYoEt0L_P-Ixzso2zeIaQ_yEg7T67yiKnjRAVj-D193yBylWw-A-Ma0iOwZzOgQtKfprYOAQxBaxfB1gPZ5Jy_dF9doth2HM7I8/s960/boatingatmarblerocks.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="488" data-original-width="960" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo2tB5_b4faqZAvJoG1EQHf8UUJKRnERgKV6KTbqlV9yYoEt0L_P-Ixzso2zeIaQ_yEg7T67yiKnjRAVj-D193yBylWw-A-Ma0iOwZzOgQtKfprYOAQxBaxfB1gPZ5Jy_dF9doth2HM7I8/s320/boatingatmarblerocks.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;">The majestic animals still roam in the reserves albeit in reduced numbers, and the panoramic features described by Forsyth can still be witnessed here albeit in bits and pieces. Much subjected to biotic and abiotic pressures the reserves are holding grounds thanks to the management and the conservative initiatives supported by Madhya Pradesh And Central Governments under the aegis of Project Tiger Program. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM26njC4MMwYRww9BSJSQQIgeYUFir9Qo2xC5wUasttRyB36Sf403ync3uwYyunxpkruNRw8KTVo_BVAl6l9u-8BGM6A5uiXePpn7v13LmooAS7xe0rn0lxPR3i36wQTqQqCe9lc7xUj_M/s5152/STRPACHMARHI+017.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM26njC4MMwYRww9BSJSQQIgeYUFir9Qo2xC5wUasttRyB36Sf403ync3uwYyunxpkruNRw8KTVo_BVAl6l9u-8BGM6A5uiXePpn7v13LmooAS7xe0rn0lxPR3i36wQTqQqCe9lc7xUj_M/s320/STRPACHMARHI+017.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>The Big Cats Tours</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Tigers are the prime attraction and the keystone species of these realms. Their numbers after years of depredation are thankfully increasing year on year. This is attracting a lot of wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, and filmmakers to visit the reserves on safari and expeditions. Holidaymakers make a beeline for these destinations in Central India for safari holidays. The main attraction is the tiger but the biodiversity supports enchanting mammals, birds, reptiles, and insects. The floral diversity is extravagant with amazing botanical evolution and the tall stands of Sal and Teak are the main hardwood. The mixed forest species and bamboo abound intermixed with the hardwood, shrubs, and herbs. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">The reserves support unique niche habitats and creatures that have lost ground in areas taken over by man for commercial forestry, settlement, and agriculture. One of the most important biodiversity hubs a part of Satpura Biosphere Reserve is Pachmarhi Wildlife Sanctuary home to incredible species of herbs and shrubs that are classified as flora of medicinal importance. Incidentally, Pachmarhi is a holiday destination due to its panoramic surroundings, amazing natural formations, and salubrious climate.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">While Bandhavgarh, Kanha, and Pench National Parks are most visited due to easier sightings of the tiger Satpura excels in biodiversity and pristine forests. Satpura Tiger Reserve encompasses Bori Wildlife Sanctuary which is home to the finest teak forests in Central India. The population of big cats is increasing in these wild havens thanks to the protection accorded and the conservative initiatives. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Sanjay Dubri though at a nascent stage as far as tourism is concerned is an upcoming National Park bound to become popular due to its proximity to Bandhavgarh, Allahabad, and Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihyphenhyphenaGh-3z1hdN-M1J2wkTYYgsZLEQzw2Ku2wVrNpktaQJgABz0C8uYQg3-82X-OYyTJ276dBm4jUqNm3wnkuAuar1QklrNxsMb6DNmsnxA-0kHz_xAQTmblqn69UZlOtlG5YWUp-ICK96m/s640/tigeringrass.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="451" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihyphenhyphenaGh-3z1hdN-M1J2wkTYYgsZLEQzw2Ku2wVrNpktaQJgABz0C8uYQg3-82X-OYyTJ276dBm4jUqNm3wnkuAuar1QklrNxsMb6DNmsnxA-0kHz_xAQTmblqn69UZlOtlG5YWUp-ICK96m/s320/tigeringrass.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;">Thus Central Indian Highlands are the focus of <a href="https://www.tigersafaribandhavgarh.com/bigcattoursindia.html" target="_blank">big cat tours</a> in the State of Madhya Pradesh. The popular reserves are Bandhavgarh, Kanha, Pench, and Satpura. These tours can be extended further to other reserves near and far. </p><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">About travel to India and travel resource and useful links for traveling in Indian states and places.</div>Uday Patelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11289357844292255218noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199257535395200267.post-56607821435384896902020-06-03T09:34:00.000+05:302021-06-01T12:58:43.372+05:30Kanha National Park A Tiger Photographer's Delight! <div style="text-align: justify;">
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And here was one lying right in front, unassuming and not at all threatening. Extolling the virtue of this majestic beast that lives in the myths and dreams alike, I was immersed in the dialogue and failed to notice the twitch. The next whence I looked at him straight I noticed the warning....it was too late. </div>
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It was all over in seconds. How could a beast so huge lift himself effortlessly and strike with lightning speed simply defies the law of gravitation? All I could see was a massive flash of yellow passing in front of the jeep and a deafening roar which still rings. The trepidation was instant and I was wobbly all over. </div>
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Some lovely images my guest who had never seen a tiger in his life remarked. "I would like some more photos! Totally out my senses I could but just stare at him. Unbelievable. He sat calm and composed a camera with a huge lens on his lap. </div>
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With right guidance a photographer has ample opportunity to film or capture images of this magnificent predator at Kanha National Park. There are more than hundred tigers in the park. Before you begin to consider this animal as commoner loitering on the wilderness infested pathways you must know these big cats are most elusive. This is the character of the beast and requires lot of logic to track them. They are a challenge to your sensory apparatus and understanding of behaviour and your patience. </div>
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In the torturous terrain of deep glens, tall grass, a cryptic maze of vegetation and dense forests the big cats find easy camouflage and space to hide. Tiger tracking could often be frustrating experience for the guests and the naturalist as well. That is the character of this animal. </div>
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Rare and endangered, it is flourishing at Kanha. Year on year visitor numbers are increasing on quest for the magnificent beast. A large chunk of wildlife photographers arrive here at the tiger reserve to capture award winning images. </div>
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Kanha's tiger landscape is a paradise with panoramic settings, frequent tiger sightings and exciting adventures. Amazing variations in light conditions are available to enhance effects in all seasons with equally striking backdrops. The destination is well suited for photography and film making in India. The efforts have to be made within rules and regulations set for safaris on open jeeps in the park. For going beyond the rules for photography/film making one needs to have permission from MOEF India and PCCF of Madhya Pradesh. </div>
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The park is well endowed with tourism infrastructure and accessibility and accommodation is good. For booking <a href="https://www.courtyardhousekanha.com/kanhatigersafari.html" target="_blank">tiger safari at Kanha</a> you need to plan in advance. There is a limit to entry in the core zone of the park hence book permits in advance. For tiger photography long lenses are not required but it is a matter of choice, in my opinion 300mm critical focusing lens with bean bag is enough. An option of full day safari is also available which though costly suits the lensmen very well. <br>
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Be it a tiger safari, sightseeing, or cultural experience the visitors expect a lot. Yes, a lot of warmth and care, and in post-covid-19 travel, a lot of hygiene and SOPs are in place. Whether it is a budget lodge or a high-end resort the new normal is to prevent coronavirus infection. </div>
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This calls for intense hygiene most of the premium hospitality businesses would feel offended by this statement. But believe me, this is hygiene with a difference it includes paraphernalia like masks and gloves. The thermal scanner is here to stay. As the new normal lays stress on hygiene, personal care cannot be neglected. Frequent bathing and regular hand washing with soap or sanitizer have become not a practice but an imperative. How can you as a resort staff keep the property clean & disinfected, and not self-cleanse often?<br />
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The lodges have been burdened with a lot of extras as regards chemicals, clothing, cleaning, and washing paraphernalia. The new normal may be a fun spoiler a bit if you experience the social distancing it imposes, and thus prevents get-togethers and partying...the feeling of being safe is itself exhilarating with the chances of infection peeking in from unknown quarters completely negated. <br />
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Those willing to wager travel in this period would be brave souls willing to leave the sanctity of their homes and experience the World like they did before. This is sort of a community initiative or lending a helping hand these are the clients who should be treated with hand in gloves literary speaking. They would expect greater warmth and care while the SOPs post-pandemic would be an assurance. They are here to revive the hotel industry.</div>
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Hence true travel professionals and accommodation providers would pay heed to this. In the post, covid hospitality paradigm disposal and scant use have become the norm. Although this goes against the principles of economic use, prevention of infection from one guest to another is a practice that carries weight now. Greater.</div>
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Disposing of desk and bathroom accessories that cannot be cleaned or recycled has to be done without hesitation. This applies to all the paraphernalia that guests before departure may have come into contact.<br />
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The contact spaces with the reach of wandering guests, hosts, and staff need frequent sanitation using disinfectant. The luxury suite, or rooms, bathrooms, balconies, sit-outs, and passages all need to be disinfected frequently. Even the library books and reading tables need a dose of disinfectant. There are lots of chemicals that are going to be used. This use of chemicals is not a good or Eco-friendly new normal, but as long as the contingency prevails that practice remains.<br />
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Travelers not in groups will have to be kept at a distance at the coffee table and dining. Even during safari or excursion sharing cannot be possible. The guest distancing norms are set as <a href="https://www.courtyardhousekanha.com/covid-19.html" target="_blank">post pandemic SOPs</a> but the imperative lies with the guests themselves.<br />
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Organizing the best stay experience which is sound and safe is the way forward now. Offering the best thrills and frills during the heritage or nature experience is imperative for successful operations. Deliver the best to the guests not only for a perfect holiday but for their social media content and memories that will last a lifetime.<br />
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With the horrendous incidence of Covid 19 intrusion the whole travel paradigm has changed. With the widespread occurrence of this malicious virus we are changing all aspects of our lives. The impact is furious not only the deaths that have occurred but the damage it has caused to the economy by virtually bringing our movement, our enterprises and our profession to a screeching halt. </div>
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All aspects of our lives have come to a standstill and Governments are in a frenzy to get activities rolling back without endangering the populations. Travel and tourism have been badly hit including in India. Few holiday destination have been spared from this widespread distress and they too are reeling under the pressure of transport ban, closures and lock downs all across the globe. </div>
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Ecotourism in India is the biggest sufferer with all tiger reserves and National Parks closed for this season. The future seems bleak with hesitation to reopen destination amidst the raging corona virus is obvious. </div>
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Cornovirus is here stay for long as most of the scientific fraternity perceives. This means we will have to learn to live and still continue with travel and tourism activities. As the lock down rolls downhill and the World opens up a paradigm shift has to be in picture. No longer can we move around in holiday places with absolute freedom.<br />
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The World can never remain locked down forever or the economy will come to a complete stand still and hunger and joblessness would be as vitiating as the virus itself. Hence a middle path will have to be found and it is already happening as the World begins to move. A new lifestyle will be in place and the behavioral code would change as well. Face mask, distancing, keeping away from strangers, restaurant etiquette, transportation norms all will change. <br />
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For resort vacation there would definitely be changes in accommodation norms and guest conduct on a stay. These would be applicable to the places of interest as well. All this will increase visitation time due to cautious approach at the places of interest. <br />
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Tiger reserves will conduct safari under stringent norms keeping social distancing in mind. Many reserves will conduct screening or testing as a regular practice. This would be cumbersome but a necessity.<br />
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Global airlines would be most restricted and perhaps they will not load to full capacity keeping social distancing in mind. The boarding time would increase with extensive screening and testing. The exit would also be tardy with new rules and regulations taking place. This would increase the cost travel and limit availability of seats.<br />
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Overseas visitors would prefer to travel by air than by rail in India as the services would be restricted with lots of cumbersome rules and regulation. The idea of being holed up in a coach with a hundred passengers on an overnight journey does not sound very appealing anyway.<br />
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Taxi rides would not be much of a bother as long as few people travel and the driver is tested regularly.<br />
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Well all these will last till a cure or a vaccine arrives but this is not going to happen very soon. Hence if you are a travel enthusiast then embrace yourself for myriad of changes that will come into picture. All the rules and regulations would discourage many would be tourists, and the destinations would in want off business. <br />
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Would the World of travel become better with less people participating? Would ecosystems improve? Will wild be less stressed? All this will become clear as time proceeds but certainly Covid-19 is not welcome. </div>
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The jerks and bumps are unbearable and the ride long. These are the travails of a bus journey to Kanha. Who cares? I am going to the tiger heaven.</div>
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Jabalpur to Mandla Road is being built since ages, and I am used to the rough patches that arrive intermittently but with a stressful certainty. The sight of broken culverts, rocks and gravel and piles of sand alert you in advance as to what is about to come. The terrible jerks. OOf!</div>
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The crowd inside is bone crushing, and my lungs heave as bodies pile up on me whenever the bus vacillates on the rough patches. The beautiful landscape is a solace as the bus moves forward painstakingly on a non existing road. </div>
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I sit tight on a badly designed seat that could challenge the best of the designers to rectify. You can see the cushion rotting, brittle, yellowed by age as it peers through the jagged edges. </div>
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The whole picture is that of absurdity since the rattle is called a luxury bus. </div>
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It stops every now and then to pick roadside passengers, some in small groups. The conductor pushes them all inside to the back where there is no space. They are duped easily, the rustic rural populace. </div>
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"Go back there are empty seats behind" his standard speak every time he loads the bus. There are none, the travellers are mercilessly cramped up in the little suffocating passage between the rows of the seats - two on left and three rows on the right. </div>
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I am lucky for being on seat with kids beside who barely occupy much. In summers it gets worse with heat insulated between those on board and windows too small to let fresh air in. Anyway it gets too dusty hence people keep the windows closed most of the time. </div>
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When I look outside, I see no work going on. The idle machinery - caterpillars and road rollers tell a sad story of indefinite delays in Government managed projects. This means more such horrible experience till the highway is eventually complete. The finished patches in between are like a breath of fresh air and future travel seems promising on the cement structure that will let ply the vehicles to and forth. Bus rolls smoothly as if on a rink...too difficult to believe. Then the next patch awakens you out of the reviere. </div>
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The journey over unfinished patches is an absolute shock, and tests my body whence catapulted towards the roof and back onto the seat. Thanks to a long association with this road to Mandla, I have gained expertise in twisting and turning on time, and using these very acrobatic skills I always land back safely on the seat - me and my laptop and yes the baggage. But nobody is perfect many a times my goggles and hat are thrown astray and crushed under the unruly impending feet. They are all around. </div>
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The bus stops for few minutes for refreshment at a market place called Narayanganj a small filthy town still living in the past. I go for tea and samosa from the roadside cart making sure they are hot. It is a hurried affair, the small shops well some of them selling eatables pass on adulterated stuff since there would be no fight back by unsatisfied customers due to lack of time. The toilet facilities are non existent, I hope they build some along with this new highway. </div>
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After a hot cup of tea and samosas, I feel bit relaxed and this gives space to my cramped feet. In fact the stop is good to unwind my whole body ....crushed as it is. </div>
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The bus journey ahead is as terrible and throws you into throes of convulsions. The twists and turns are more severe, and after frequent stoppages the bus is jam packed. The luxury bus I mean. There is no more halts worth their time only pick ups now and if you are feeling like it hold on tight. The smell of edible lingers on for a long time in the cramped space of the rattle and an occasional burp from the passenger smells like a bad fart! </div>
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The journey is nevertheless amusing with wide variety of crowd that has mingled inside in perfect harmony. In India it is the crowded places that open up the region's culture. You learn how people carry on in adversity unbearable. I do not experience the World when I travel to Kanha National Park in a luxury SUV! All I experience is sleep and little shop talk with my clients...those which land at Jabalpur Airport. </div>
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<b>Mandla Township</b></div>
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After what seems an eternity full of bone breaking experience I land, lock, stock and barrel in one mutilated piece after three hours and run to the next bus. Sometimes the connecting bus to Kanha is late, and I get time to freshen up and for a cuppa chai!</div>
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The journey to Kanha from Mandla onwards appears to be luxurious whence compared with the earlier one. Yet it is a painfully slow journey with innumerable halts. Eventually I reach Mocha township in the buffer from where I am picked up to take me to <a href="https://www.courtyardhousekanha.com/" target="_blank">Courtyard House Kanha</a> wildlife resort at Patpara Village. This is a high end property and I will get the much needed rest. I freelance here as a naturalist in the tiger heaven and love my work immensely. </div>
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<b>Jabalpur District </b></div>
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<b>Population: Approx 2 million </b></div>
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The tropic of Capricorn transacts through Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh. Situated in the Centre of India the agglomeration boasts of a unique profile albeit being the 26th largest town.</div>
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Picturesque, small and sleepy is how this town was described in the past. It has a history that did not make much impact on the annals nevertheless the seat of Gond Kings who wagered with the Mughals, and it was part of the 1857 rebellion as well as the freedom struggle initiated by Mahatma Gandhi.</div>
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The game of snooker originated here at Narmada Club and the tables are still there. Famous actor Premnath was born here. The famous actor brothers Kishor Kumar, Anup Kumar, and Ashok Kumar studied in Robertson College. </div>
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The city is more of a conduit for tiger reserves nearby. Hence many continue onwards without a halt. And miss boating at the splendorous Marble Rocks, Dhuandhar Falls, and Chousath Yogini with ancient idols. They also miss safari at Dumna Nature Reserve, picnic at Pariyat Lake, and Madan Mahal fortress that takes you back in time.<br />
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<span style="text-align: justify;">Visitors who stay for a long time can spend birding in its forest confines or simply laze around the magnificent Bargi Dam. More adventurous would ride a speed boat or take a tour on the cruise.</span><br />
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Much cherished by erstwhile British rulers for its cool weather, natural landscapes, and dense forests with plenty of game. They established operas, bakeries, and small hotels during their heydays for much-needed entertainment. A well-laid infrastructure in terms of defense manufacturing, cantonment, roads, railways, hospitals, and schools was their departing gift.</div>
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The opera houses turned into cinemas and entertained the dwellers for a long time. They still do but as more sophisticated E cinemas in the malls. Much before the business hotels arrived with their own desi flavors and modern facilities. Eating out at restaurants became a fashion followed by diving into chunky morsels of fast food joints.</div>
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Jabalpur City has a unique flavor and a truly cosmopolitan character. You cannot miss this if you stay for some time. Mega Bazaars and Malls have struck the lifestyle here as at the metros. The desi chaat, samosa, and masala dosa stalls abound for the more traditional. For the emerging jet sets reputed fast food joints, plush bars, pubs, and fine dining restaurants are the places. For those midway Indian Coffee Houses, ideal meeting places are spread all over.</div>
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Spas, gymnasiums for quick workouts, clubs, and whatnot are available. Must-visit places are the business hotels with star facilities, Anantara Pub, and the Clock Tower Chinese restaurant the hallmark of the town.</div>
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The fast-expanding city still retains vestiges of the colonial era, and age-old structures paint the town with a sober brush. Nevertheless, Jabalpur grows at its own pace retaining flavors old and new. On your next visit spend a day here.<br />
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Quaint and sublime, the forests of Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve are a veritable paradise on Earth. Hidden deep inside in remote access of Central India - the park is an amazing biodiversity hub.</div>
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Known more for its tigers, one can experience India's enchanting wilderness at best here. Every year thousands of overseas and local visitors arrive here for a tiger safari.</div>
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The scattered ruins enhance the esoteric charm of Bandhavgarh suggesting history that dates back 2000 years. A game round takes you way back into a turbulent past of Maharajahs amidst teeming wildlife.</div>
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The diverse flora changes landscapes with startling fervor as you move into the bush country, dense forests, and rolling grasslands. The marshy landscape accord immense beauty and it is here that you can see the tiger in the wild.</div>
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Known for Sal (Shorea robusta) trees and the moist deciduous types abound along with mixed canopy. Though the reserve encompasses a large area of about eleven hundred km the tourism zone is restricted to four hundred plus km. This is a big enough window to peek into the magnificent wilderness.</div>
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Deer, bison, leopard, sloth bear, and wild dogs share the kingdom of magnificent tigers. Birds abound and are a treat to watch as they emerge from the dense canopy in resplendent attire. Bandhavgarh is a bird-watching hot spot in India sadly neglected and suppressed by the enigma of big cats. More than two hundred species can be sighted albeit in different seasons. Migrants arrive in winter and depart before the summer peaks.</div>
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The visitor profile changes with the seasons, and nature lovers and holidaymakers arrive in the winter and festive seasons. Wildlife photographers prefer extensive sunlight in the summer months despite the heat. The park is busy throughout but holidays and weekends should be avoided.</div>
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The fort is in ruins now, and out of bounds for the visitors but one must drive up to Sesh Shaiyya on the way. This is an enigmatic statue of Lord Visnu carved out of a twenty feet long igneous rock. The ensemble or ruins consisting of temples, stables, caves, and zoo-morphic idols enchant the visitors on a jeep safari.</div>
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The reserve is a National Park and a conservation unit, declared a protected area for saving the tiger from the brink of extinction. The efforts have been successful despite many hurdles. You can see the transformation yourself on safaris. Tigers and other mammals are sighted with a greater degree of frequency.</div>
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A set of rules apply for tourists which one must follow. A limited number of jeeps are allowed to enter the tourist zones every day. Hence you must book the entry in advance.</div>
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Located in the Umaria District of Madhya Pradesh, the connectivity for easy access is excellent. The nearest airport and rail hub is Jabalpur City. The drive from Jabalpur is about 175 km.</div>
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At this amazing Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, <a href="https://www.tigersafaribandhavgarh.com/" target="_blank">luxury hotels</a> abound for accommodation. The tourism infrastructure is proper and a good degree of comfort prevails making the destination tourist-friendly. If you are planning a holiday in India do experience the exotic wilderness at its best</div>
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