Why Visit Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve in Central India

 Do you wish to see tigers?

Well, tigers are found in many reserves but the best place to see the big cats is Bandhavgarh National Park in Central India or the State of Madhya Pradesh. Being the most panoramic park, it is exciting to see the big cats in enchanting surroundings. Not only the ensconced beauty, but the park also

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comprises many ancient structures built by the tribal.

A tiger safari is a beautiful experience as you move through dense forests and see ancient structures. The Tala Range is full of idols, caves with ancient scripts that date back centuries, and tigers galore. The ancient artifacts are as amazing as the wildlife that you see on a jeep safari. The most interesting place in Tala range is Sesh Shaiyya or reclining  Vishnu. It is a 20 feet long reclining idol that is 2000 years old. It lies adjacent to a pond encircled by a stone wall. Water trickles down from the fern-infested forests and inundates the pond. Sesh Shaiyya is a charismatic sight and is in a state of preservation for centuries. Tribal and locals pray here on special occasions.

Sesh Shaiyya is one of the most preferred breeding grounds for tigresses and on a visit, it won't be a big surprise if you get a glimpse of a big cat. Above the reclining Vishnu is the fort at a distance of 2 km. But being out of the tourism area you cannot visit the fort.  But for the lucky ones who have seen the fort, it is a memorable sight. There are idols of Lord  Vishnu in zoomorphic forms besides a large idol that faces the forest below. The fort is situated at  Bandhavgarh Hill at a height of 800 MSL. From the fort complex, you can see the whole Sal forest which is a mesmerizing sight.

Wildlife of Bandhavgarh

Bandhavgarh is home to tigers, sloth bears, bison, deers, langurs, rhesus macaques, wild boars, leopards, and many small predators like civet cats, jungle cats, and ratel. The rare pangolin is also found here. The reserve is home to more than 250 birds including the Palearctic migrants that arrive in the winter.

Tiger Safari

Bandhavgarh is an excellent place for wildlife photography especially for the tiger. You need a permit for safaris issued by the MP Government. The safaris are conducted two times a day one in the early morning and the other in the evening time. The rides are conducted on open jeeps and canter which have to be hired in advance.

The reserve is situated in the Umaria district. The park is 170 km from Jabalpur Airport in Madhya Pradesh or Central India. It is closed on Wednesday evenings and during the monsoons. The destination has an excellent tourism infrastructure and is full of hotels and lodges. Thus, you can stay there for an extended period if you are a wildlife photographer or a filmmaker. Tourism is regulated and you have to follow the rules and regulations strictly.   

Tiger Activity Videos filmed at Bandhavgarh National Park in Central India

 Bandhavgarh National Park 

The land of the tiger Bandhavgarh encompasses ancient history in a charismatic terrain that captivates visitors who come here for tiger safari and animal watching. The tiger reserve and National Park is also one of the best bird-watching destinations in Central India. There are more than two hundred fifty species of avian which includes the winter migrants. 

Famous for its big cats the destination is home to a number of tigers, leopards, sloth bears, wild dogs, bison, and deer besides small carnivores like the jackal and the fox. The park is home to a number of antelope, like the Indian gazelle, Nilgai, and four-horned antelope. 

Due to the presence of a large number of tigers, it is an ideal holiday destination as well as a place for filming and photographing the big cats.  

Videos of tigers can be made during the daytime to capture them indulging in various activities. They can be filmed sleeping, walking, hunting, eating, drinking, and simply relaxing.  Videos below showcase their active life as mentioned above.   

Bandhavgarh is situated in the remote district of Central India or the State of Madhya Pradesh. It is open during dry and winter seasons from 1st October to the end of June.  You can reach by flying to Jabalpur Airport in Madhya Pradesh from where a drive of four hours to Tala in Umaria District is required. Jabalpur Airport is connected to New Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai, and many other towns. It is connected by rail as well and has a vast network of highway connectivity. 

For a safari in the park, a permit is required which can be obtained online at MPOnline Portal. The park is divided into three zones namely:

• Tala
• Khitauli
• Magdi '

You can choose them alternatively for morning and evening rides.  You must book in advance since during the rush bookings in the core zones might not be available. You will then have to book excursions in the buffer which is not very productive. The safari is conducted on an open jeep and canter and private vehicles cannot enter the park. 

The permit is booked for a charge and the passengers on the jeep have to be notified during the booking online. The fee has to be paid online during the booking while the jeep hire and guide charges are paid at the entry gates.  

Accommodations pertaining to various categories are available at Tala Village and in the neighborhood. You should book accommodation in advance in case there is a rush. A jeep for the safari can be booked at the gate. Those interested in hiring a naturalist should request the lodge. Most of the lodges provide the services of in-house naturalists.

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Uday Freelances as Naturalist in Central India. He is an avid birder and tiger enthusiast. He blogs on tigers, wildlife, and birds. He also writes on the environment and conservation.

Uday also provides SEO Services and Website Content in English. He teaches Digital Marketing in Jabalpur in Summer Holidays.
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Bandhavgarh Land of Tiger

Words can be written about this magical paradise accolades come and go but the memories stay forever. Nestled in the Vindhya Hills Bandhavgarh was an erstwhile kingdom of Maharajahs of Rewa. But at these enchanted forests, it was the Gonds that first stepped foot and built the fort dedicated to Laxman Lord Ram's brother hence the name.  The historical turbulence saw many warring dynasties ruling the place in the annals of history. The fort is now in ruins but some artifacts, reservoirs, idols of Lord Vishnu and structures are in a state of preservation.  An exploration of tabletop mountain encompassing the Fort will put you in a trance but unfortunately, the area is closed for tourism. But one must visit Sesh Shaiyya or the reclining Vishnu idol on the way up to the fort.

All along the Tala Range, one can see historical structures, especially on the Bandhavgarh Mountain at 800 plus MSL. The famous Fort, Ram Laxman Janki Temple, and the Reclining Idol of Lord Vishnu are situated here. 

Once part of a contiguous patch of forests encompassing both Satpura and Vindhya Ranges - their confluence is at Maikal Hills in Madhya Pradesh - the tiger reserve is now isolated due to frequent denudation and ravage. Maikal Hills are home to Amarkantak and Achanakmar biosphere reserve and the famous Kanha National Park weakly connected.

The National Park and tiger reserve and Panpatha WLS comprise of 1536.7 square kilometers with  716.46 designated as core and the rest as buffer.

Though the floral composition is vastly similar in these Sal-dominated forests Bandhavgarh terrain is unique with mesmerizing beauty.  The unique feature is the steep hills or cliffs and tabletop mountains. Small mountain streams of rivulets are plentiful that create marshy grasslands as they intersect the plains in the valleys. Most of the rivulets like Charanganga are perennial forming an important lifeline of the ecosystem.

The Gondwana Rocks mainly comprise sandstone, the sand is mainly sandy loam with a sprinkling of silica. The rugged topography encompasses Sal, mixed, and bamboo besides a plethora of herbs and shrubs usually found in the niche.  

The tiger is at the top of the food chain while another tertiary predator is the leopard, other carnivores are dhole, jackal, fox, rusty spotted and jungle cat so on. The sloth bear along with wild boar are omnivores albeit they do not predate but have been seen on carcasses frequently. The detrivores are Egyptian, White Rumped, and Indian vultures the latter two being critically endangered.

The antelopes present are the Nilgai, Four Horned Antelope, and Indian Gazelle. The deer family comprises of Sambar, Chital, and Muntjac or barking deer.  There are two primates commonly seen here they are the Gray Hanuman Langur and the Rhesus Macaque. 

Small mammals are chiefly nocturnal and a night drive can yield the sight of toddy cats, small Indian civets, large civets, and porcupines. 

A tiger safari that encompasses passage through inclining and steep elevations is stunning and driving is a test of skill. Though the animal in focus is the tiger, nonetheless the sight of the sloth bear, panther, and bison is equally exciting. 

The marshy grasslands and the ecotone are the focus of those on excursions as the big cats prefer to hunt in these habitat patches which hinder the movement of the prey.

Bandhavgarh offers a unique opportunity for nature photography with an enchanting panoramic background. Winters are rich with hues of strong colors and background greenery nonetheless all seasons in this National Park offer a unique panoramic background to the lensmen. 

The park is closed during the monsoon but tourism in the buffer is on. In order to reach BTR one needs to fly to Jabalpur in MP and then drive four hours. An overnight train from New Delhi halts at Umaria about 32 km from the park. The destinations can be reached from various rail heads and towns nearby. The park is well connected to Khajuraho Temple Town and Kanha National Park all in Central India. 

   

Fifty Years of Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve

I remember sighting my first-ever male tiger at Bandhavgarh in 1974. This was at Kill Khuta where bait was tied overnight to attract a tiger. Well, it was successful, but I could see the magnificent beast only at the fag end of the day.  

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The forest belts encompassing the Vindhyan Ranges near Umaria were constituted as National Park in the year 1968. This was earlier the hunting reserve of erstwhile Maharajahs of Rewa. Mohun the first and only white tiger found in the wild was discovered somewhere in these forests by HH  Martandsingh Deo. The discovery threw light on the remote and isolated kingdom of the tiger. 

Fort Wall

Temple

Look Out

The success as a conservation unit was augured whence Bandhavgarh was brought under the aegis of Project Tiger, and hence became a tiger reserve. This happened in 1993 and today the big cat population is constantly on the rise surviving in approx 1100 sq. km of Sal forests. The protection accorded to the tiger eventually helped all life forms. They benefited from the enrichment of the ecosystem as a whole and the protection accorded to the habitat niches.

Bengal Tiger

The limelight has also been brought out into the open, with remains of ancient civilizations that once thrived here. While the fort is in ruins many architectural splendors survive and enchant during the safaris.  

Ancient Stable

With the increase in tiger numbers sighting increased as well and Bandhavgarh from a sleepy little reserve became a popular destination as well. Though visited by few interested in the wilderness since its inception, the number of visitors increased substantially in the late nineties. This called for greater tourism infrastructure and as a result, a number of hotels and resorts were built. 

Tourism Gate Bandhavgarh

Tourists flocked from all over the globe to see the legendary tigers as well as amazing birds that thrived in the National Park. Big cats like Banka, Barka, Sita, Charger, and B2 to name a few became legendary and attracted lots of tourists, wildlife photographers, and filmmakers alike. The reserve also contains training and research centers. Animal translocation and disease management are crucial elements of conservation and the techniques are being applied here.  

Leopard

Apart from conservation, the park benefited immensely from the thriving tourism industry. Jobs and small businesses fulfilling the needs of tourists increased fourfold and the empowerment of local communities took place rapidly.                

Reclining Vishnu 

Today the park is one of the fifty tiger reserves set up in India. But the name and fame of Bandhavgarh continue to climb higher and higher. With greater efforts, the tiger population in the reserve is going to increase thus helping in fetching the animal species out of danger of extinction. 

Sambar deer

Hotels

Image Courtesy Tirath Singh

Bandhavgarh Buffer Zone Tiger Safari in Pictures

Bandhavgarh Tigress

Buffer Zone Tiger Bandhavgarh

Cubs

Tiger Safari Bandhavgarh

Tiger Family

Tiger Walk

Yawning Tiger

Tiger on Walk

Tumbling Tigers

Tiger at Buffer Zone Bandhavgarh

Tiger Walk

Tiger on The Road 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                              

Three Buffer Zines have been created outside Bandhavgarh Core or Tourism Zone. Despite the apprehension, many tourists have started enjoying the buffer safari. The only negative aspect is the appearance of livestock and villages. Nevertheless, dense pockets of forest in between make the safari eventful with sightings of tiger, slot bear, panther deer, and so on. the open patches should be a disappointment as one can come across animals like chinkara, wolf, hyena, and nilgai which prefer these ecosystems.   

Of the three places chalked out for tourism Panchpedhi is more popular with its high density of forests and thickets. This is at a distance of 20 from Tala comfortable the zone is connected to Khitauli and Panpatha Zones/Ranges. The National Park has three tourism zones in Core Area namely:

Tala
Khitauli
Magdhi

The buffer zones are extensions of the above-mentioned zones.

In the tiger reserves, gate entry fees for buffer zones have been reduced through jeep safari charges are equal to the core zone tourism.

*Photo Credit: Teerath Singh ..MP Tiger Safari Company

Bandhavgarh - Tiger Safari in the Buffer Zone

The buffer zones in the tiger reserves have been created for the protection of critical tiger habitats inside the core zone. Well, they do just that but for how long. The sordid state of affairs in most of the reserves in India is denuding the remaining forests in the buffer zones. All natural lands are being consumed by burgeoning humanity and rapid urbanization. Perhaps tourism in the buffer area would protect and result in preventing further denudation. I think all tracts of natural lands should be developed for tourism or some such purpose that would justify their existence.     

The biggest reason for the sad plight of tigers in India has been the bounty killings during British Rule. This was followed by the rapid conversion of natural lands into agricultural fields. The third big reason was large-scale culling (hunting) by the dignified lot during British Rule and equally vehemently in the post-British Era.

Most of the butchers are now dead not having contributed to India in any manner whatsoever and many have been the satraps of the British Empire making them rule this country with a handful of sahibs.  

*Mention of British Rule has historical connotation and just that.  

Tiger By Teerath Singh

The Legacy 

The destruction of the amount of natural land especially the forests has been appalling in the country. All that is left are small pockets with limited capabilities they are just larger than zoos.  The harbinger of rights is going to be the next big cause of the demise of the striped hunter if idiotic legislation is passed transacting our protected areas. I believe the forest rights bill could be it albeit I have not gone through it. The status is so depleted that there is no room even for rectifying historical injustice as portrayed.      

Populist measures are an interplay of democracy... its the vote bank... we will have to teach tigers to vote.  Or let's vote on behalf of tigers for those who actually care for our environment holistically and preserve it in practice.  

The Chinese threat looms large... I mean the medicine mongers here. Will we be able to save our tigers? Well, the rise in numbers is encouraging but then euphoria dies down as it did during the Project Tiger period. The number of big cats is critically low and they need larger protected areas devoid of human settlements and totally inviolate. All the sanctuaries should be vacated with full compensation, well protected and ecosystems regenerated. This should happen in the field and not just on paper.      

Anyway, opening up of buffer zone for tourism in Bandhavgarh and Kanha will open up this area. More people will be able to go on tiger safari. This will also mean greater attention to this neglected ecosystem   

Tigergarh Resort - A Splendrous Retreat & Bandhavgarh Wilderness

Situated on Ranchha Road is Tigergarh a luxury resort owned and operated by Gangan Gahlot. The luxurious resort in Bandhavgarh is situated in green surroundings with towering hills on either side. The property cradled amidst wilderness is a preferred accommodation for those in tiger safari.     

The owner is also a naturalist of repute and a wildlife enthusiast. I find him an ideal partner in love for nature. The lensmen, please

Campfire Sitout

Bandhavgarh Tiger

Tigergarh

us with his work as he roams the forest of the reserve in Madhya Pradesh in India. Some of his images are soul-stirring and captivate us by their sheer brilliance. As a lodge owner, he has the opportunity to be in the magical forests and indulges in his passion whence the time permits.    

The photos in this blog offer an exclusive window into the wildlife retreat in Bandhavgarh world of wilderness and are credited to Mr.Gagan Gahlot.

Male Tiger

Waterbody

TigerinWater

Family Cottage

Gaur

Jeep Safari

Flowers in Broom

Tiger in Woods

Chital Deer

 

Tiger photos - Teerath Singh Bandhavgarh

Young tiger 

Sub adult Tiger

Stalking tiger

Tiger cub

Male Tiger

Bandhavgarh Tiger

Excellence in photography! Teerath Singh based in Bandhavgarh National Park is an excellent nature photographer. He organizes tiger tour packages as MP Tour operator in Central Indian Reserves. Born in Bandhavgarh Mr.Singh a humble person from the local tribal clan has been associated with wildlife since childhood. He has worked his way up as a tour operator and naturalist guide. The company MP Tiger Safari is a group experts in travel services and wildlife. They have been providing travel services since a very long time.       

Leopard Story - Bandhavgarh

With Sandeep Diddi, Colonel Rajiv Joshi & Families!

We had just dropped our luggage in front of the room when we heard this! "It is a leopard!" I turned around towards my friends and said, "Don't Bother". "No shortage of experts here"! A small crowd had gathered on the lawn facing the Charanganga River at Bandhavgarh and we get an open view of the bank near the Tala Gate Entrance.  It was late evening and we wanted to freshen up in our room at the White Tiger Lodge at Bandhavgarh National Park. 

It took me some time to realize that the person who said that was none other than the manager of White Tiger Resort at Bandhavgarh!

I knew he was wildlife savvy, so I called my friends and said, "Hey let's look". 

By this time a large assemblage of occupants had taken place in front of the lawns facing the Charanganga River and the Tala Gate. I approached the manager, and he whispered that right opposite on the banks of the river was a leopard. "But the commotion" he looked at me a bit disappointed. 

Many of the occupants were carrying torches throwing light on the banks.

"Please turn off your torches and maintain silence for some time," I was barely audible. Awestruck by the possibility of seeing a big cat the command was obeyed instantly.          

Some time ticked by and then I said, "Throw Light but without the sound," and there, right on the banks was a full-grown leopard. Perturbed by the light and squeals of delight from one and all, the big cat tried to climb unto a tree nearby. It climbed halfway a way then startled by the commotion and excited banter came down, and started to amble toward the gate. In a few minutes, it vanished into the wilderness. Right in Front of us!!!! And we could see all of it under the torchlight!!!!!

Wow! My friends looked at me in disbelief. This was their first trip to the forest ever and look what they get to see. "Look what you get to see," I said, they had a question on their countenance. But don't you see this wonder often. "Explanation tomorrow friends. It's time to make merry, eat, and sleep," I said barely containing my excitement. 

We thanked the manager of the Bandhavgarh hotel accommodation for his sharp eyesight. Dinner over, I realized that this was the most fortuitous event in my life, albeit I had seen the big cat earlier. In the two days we stayed at Bandhavgarh we sighted Sita with her four cubs. Little Charger was right up to his antics and frightened the wits out of the visitors.            

By the way, I would love to hear this, "It's a leopard" again and again throughout my lifetime. 

Bandhavgarh Villages

Since time immemorial humans have been settling in forest tracts of Central India. Consequently, large contiguous tracts of forests have been cleared for agriculture and settlement. Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve in Vindhya Range was once part of the Central Indian Highlands connected with the Maikal Hills of Satpura Range. This is the meeting point of two ranges at Amarkantak Hills.   

With the sharp decline in forested areas and the destruction of grassland habitats. Due to reducing habitats major species inhabiting this pristine ecosystem began to decline sharply. One such example is the Swamp Deer or Barasingha whose population has declined sharply all over India. The animal is not found anymore in most of its historical range.   

The gaur and the tiger have suffered a similar fate along with many other life forms. The expanding human population has ruthlessly usurped the homes of less fortunate living forms. The initiation of protected areas was to preserve the last remaining shreds of the forests in Central India. The policy much welcomes by nature lovers and the only recourse did not to find approval from the locals. 

The protected area concept created core zones and made them inviolable for humans. This was an exercise to provide beleaguered wildlife and nature a living space undisturbed by human interference and resource utilization. This was a timely step and there augured a remarkable recovery in the protected space. 

A substantial number of settlements were relocated but many remained. The presence of a large human population with livestock and poor agricultural practice has emerged as an insurmountable problem in time to come.    

The man-animal conflict:

With the constant growth in the human population in the villages in the buffer, the conflict began to increase. The animals depending upon the periphery of the core zone found the settlements as stumbling blocks. The livestock population and land clearance for agriculture brought about severe competition between the wild denizens and people. The ingress upon agriculture fields which were once natural grasslands and livestock lifted by big cats initiated revenge killing and encouraged poaching. The inherent corruption in the system makes compensation for livestock kill ineffective. Not every inhabitant labels tigers and others as evil, many worship them.

In absence of proper implantation of relocation schemes the problem remains in its destructive form. This is further compounded by political interference and administrative lethargy. The constant takeover of natural lands augurs severe biotic pressure in the periphery. The dependence of livestock upon the forest vitiates the problem further as it invites illegal ingress into the protected area.      

There needs a paradigm shift in conceptualizing the buffer which should now accommodate the spillover population if the tiger has to be saved. This calls for urgent relocation of populations with the National Park.

The poor infrastructure, inferior health care facilities, poor education, and lack of irrigation facilities will continue to hamper the quality of living of populations well below the poverty line. The dependence on minor forest produce does not yield enough and in turn exerts biotic pressure on the ecosystem. Tourism at Bandhavgarh has provided livelihood to the locals but more needs to be done. Proper relocation is the answer that will deliver the beleaguered population in the core and the buffer.    

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The Last Wilderness

 

Tiger tourism at Bandhavgarh National Park

With the highest density of tigers in India Bandhavgarh tiger reserve is most popular tiger tourism destination. The reserves offers best wildlife watching and highest tiger sightings in the World. It also offers unique sightseeing of ancient temples, fort, man made caves and stables.

The tiger preserve is situated in Umaria District of the State of Madhya Pradesh. It is under the aegis of Project Tiger Program that aims at conserving the Bengal Tiger in India. The preserve in home to many wild mammals beside the big cat. 

BTR as it is known is good place for wildlife watching and birding. The park and its wildlife have been filmed many a times in recent years hence the popularity. Till seventies and eighties the preserve was not that famous but occasional big cat photographs and the electronic media helped discover the paradise. The forests are home to some of the magnificent Male Tigers pictures of whom have found place on first page of major Indian newspapers. Tourism has increased at a rapid pace since then and thousand of visitors come here to have a glimpse of the elusive big cats.

Home to humans hundreds of year back the tell tale sign of old civilizations still exist.  The Fort is a testimony to that besides number of temples, man made caves and statues of Lord Vishnu. One comes across plenty of ancient ruins while on safari in the park.

Bandhavgarh is beautiful park enhanced by 32 hillock which form narrow glens inundated by rivulets and marshy grasslands. The panoramic splendor is breath taking in this land of the pristine forests and tiger.l 

Tiger Safaris in October

In the early days of tourism at Central Indian tiger reserves the park opened up in November for tiger safaris this offered much-needed rest and peace to wildlife and the park authorities had the time to re-establish road infrastructure etc.

All that has changed now. Tiger tourism is at its peak and the tourist rush is considerable. So the park now opens in October a month earlier than before. Why?

Well! Tourism. Yes!

And the hotels at National Parks wish to capitalize on tourist inflow to the optimum best. They managed to convince the park management that since the breeding season o most of the wildlife gets over by this time it is okay to commence tiger safaris earlier.

Since Kanha is the largest and most popular National Park the owners of wildlife resorts at Kanha are the most active in matters relating to park safaris and tourism.

In October the monsoon rains have come to an end and with their departure humidity and wetness have been replaced by sunny weather and a bit of comforting cold. Inside the park, the flora is at its optimum density, and visibility is limited to a few paces. Hence tiger trekking is difficult but nevertheless, tigers are seen albeit at higher odds. So a minimum three-night stay is advised to the tourists.

During October and early November, the parks are at their picturesque best attired in green all over. This is the time when the weather too is at its best. So it is a happy time for tourists on tiger safari at Kanha National Park, Pench, and Bandhavgarh National Parks.

In anticipation, booking is done months in advance and especially during the Diwali holidays. This is the time when the rush is at its greatest.

End of the season

With the start of the monsoon, the park closes to tourists. Every year the park closes down on 3oth June and re-opens on 16th October this year. This gives much rest and privacy to the wild animals of the park.

But one negative aspect of the absence of tourists is that the park becomes more susceptible to poaching another reason for this is the turbulent rains which make traversing many areas of the park difficult even for the elephant patrol. The whole staff including the guides are involved in safeguarding the park and protecting the animals from marauding poachers. It is hard work for the park staff to look after the wild animals and forests. This is a true conservation effort and the staff should be rewarded by tourists and all for this if nothing more.

The activities in hotels in Kanha, Bandhavgarh, Pench, and other Indian tiger reserves comes to an end. It is time for rest for the hotel staff and the managers much needed. Servicing the guests is a difficult task what with most of the resources being fetched from major towns.

The timings for the staff are very tough during the season. They have to get up as early as 3.3 am in the bitter cold after having gone to sleep around 11pm. The immediate task is to prepare breakfast and tea which is offered as a packed brunch too. The visitors are woken up for the park safari after this so that they leave for the gate in time. The whole day is spent doing numerous chores and serving the guests. Most of the staff goes to sleep late and gets up very early with limited rest.

It is very disappointing when some ungrateful guests do not tip them.

Eco-tourism is not only fun and excitement watching rare and endangered species like the tiger. It is responsible tourism as well so all activities that encourage the locals and those involved will go long way in saving our precious natural inheritance.