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Summer safari for Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve

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Summer is not a reason for a picnic but is certainly a season for safaris. Summer may be a boring and dull season for many with scorching heat; however wildlife enthusiasts can rejoice as this is one of the best seasons for engaging in animal safaris. India has various national parks and world life sanctuaries that are harnessing the wildlife of the country. Many of these sanctuaries have been covered under the ‘project tiger or project lion’ programs that have been implemented by the Government of India. Basically, these sanctuaries were aimed to preserve wildlife and encourage tourist to these places. Summer is one of the best seasons for safaris as heat dries minor water sources in the forests and hence animals are forced to quench their thirst at the few remaining water holes. This creates an ideal situation for observing wildlife with a very high chance of animal sightings at these scarce water sources. Sparse and dry vegetation also gives the possibility of animal glimpses

Save your natural resources and maintain the ecology

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Today, we are celebrating world water day and hence the importance of water is getting highlighted. The reason for celebrating world water day is to make people aware of the seriousness of preserving water and its repercussions in the future. The intention of world water day is to motivate people around the globe to learn about water-related issues and to take action. United Nations Water (UN-Water) coordinates the efforts of United Nation entities and international organizations working on water and sanitation issues. These organizations keep special themes every year on world water day and this year’s theme is ‘Leaving no one behind’. The theme tackles with the water crisis by addressing the reasons why so many people are left behind and cannot have access to fresh water when they try to. We are learning since childhood ‘save water, percolate water’ and its severity was realized when many villages in India were facing drought conditions. However, there are many organizations

ताडोबामध्ये 'या' वन्यप्राण्यांना पाहिलं नाहीत तर तुमची सफर अपूर्णच आहे...

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ताडोबा हे देशातील सर्वात जुनं अभयारण्य म्हणून प्रसिद्ध आहे. हे अभयारण्य पर्यटक आणि निसर्ग प्रेमींसाठी एक स्वर्गच आहे. देश-विदेशातील हौशी पर्यटक, निसर्ग तसेच प्राणी अभ्यासक वर्षातून एकदा तरी ताडोबा अभयारण्य भेट देतात. यामध्ये पर्यटकांच्या मनाला मोहिनी घालणारं म्हणजे येथील वेगवेगळे वन्यप्राणी आणि 200 हून अधिक पक्ष्यांच्या विविध जाती...  म्हणूनच 'झरना जंगल लॉज'च्या ब्लॉग सीरिजमध्ये आपण पाहू यात 5 युनिक प्राणी ज्यांना पाहिल्याशिवाय तुमची ताडोबा सफर अपूर्णच राहील... गवा... यास रानगवा किंवा इंडियन बायसन असे संबोधतात. ते ताडोबामधील सर्वाधिक बोवाइन प्रजातीचे प्राणी आहेत. अनेक पर्यटक आणि वन्यप्राणी रानगवा पाहण्यासाठी येथे येतात. ब्लॅक पॅन्थर... गेल्यावर्षीच्या मे महिन्यात बेल्जियन कुटुंबाने ताडोबामध्ये सर्वप्रथम ब्लॅक पॅन्थर पाहिला. काल्पनिक मालिका 'मोगली'मधील बगीराला खरं-खुरं पाहायचं असेल तर ताडोबाला नक्की भेट द्या. अस्वल... ताडोबामध्ये यांना शोधणं म्हणजे कर्मकठीण पण छोट्या-मोठ्या तलावाच्या काठी तुम्ही सुस्त अस्वलांना नक्की पाहू शकता. ही अस्वल ताडोबामधील

A surprise visitor at Tadoba creates excitement among tourists

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You always feel delighted and happy when you have guests around. The same eagerness was shared by authorities and tourists at Tadoba Andhari Reserve. Recently, a black panther was spotted at the jungle and everyone is amazed. Although Tadoba Andhari Reserve is known for its tiger population, the new entrant certainly made news that spread like a wildfire. Black Panther is a member of a big cat family and not a separate species. However, they are a melanistic color variant representing the cat family. The higher amount of pigmentation makes the big cat appear black. Black Panther is rare as the cubs are born out of gene mutation. The Black Panther has found its way in literature as well. Bagheera, the Black Panther serves as friend, protector, and mentor to ‘Mowgli’ in Jungle Book series. The other members of the cat family are lions, tigers, jaguar and leopard among others. Cheetah and cougar form a different species. Generally, leopards and jaguars are melanistic versions of

How a resort should have a full-fledged ‘living’ environment?

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The hospitality industry has been gradually changing with new developments coming it's way. Starting from a lodging, hotels and now resorts, the industry has come a long way. Lodging was restricted to staying during trips and hotels were formal while providing basic requirements of food and drinks. However, resorts have been much more. The resort is a kind of engaging, indulging and relaxing spaces for its guests. These resorts exclusively work on quality life and customer preferences. Accommodations are specifically taken care to match the needs of their targeted clientele. They have variety in their rooms to suit their customers. The interiors and amenities are signatures enough to maintain their standards. Some of them have serene singular cottages and villas to maintain the privacy and regality of the stay. Even in terms of restaurants, they have a lavish spread of multi-cuisine delicacies to please their guests. Many of them have different beverage section to enjoy aft

ताडोबा - वाघांची भूमी

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भारताच्या मध्यभागी 600 चौरस किलोमीटर अंतरावर ताडोबा व्याघ्र प्रकल्प वसलेला आहे. येथे 80 हून अधिक बंगाल वाघ, अन्य प्राणी आणि वनस्पती आढळतात. बिबटा, गोर, स्लोथ भालू, स्पॉट हिरण, सांभर, चार-शिंगे असलेले अँटलॉप्स यासह येथे शेतकरी आणि आदिवासी गुण्यागोविंदाने नांदतात. तसेच महाराष्ट्रातील सर्वात मोठ्या राष्ट्रीय उद्यानात आपल्याला जैव विविधताही पहायला मिळते.  ताडोबा व्याघ्र प्रकल्पाच्या कोर झोनमध्ये 6 गेट्स आहेत. तेथून व्याघ्र सफारीचे प्रारंभ होते...   1. मोहरली गेट: उद्यानातील सर्वात जुने प्रवेशद्वार 2. कुसुंडा गेट 3. कोलारा गेट 4. नवीगाव गेट 5. पांगडी गेट 6. झारी गेट अशी ही प्रवेशद्वारं आहेत... ताडोबा व्याघ्र प्रकल्प पाहण्यासाठी झरना जंगल लॉज नवेगाव गेटजवळून दिवसाच्या सफारी पॅकेजेस तसेच राहण्याची सोय करतो. हिवाळ्यातील चार महिने हा ताडोबाला भेट देण्याचा सर्वोत्तम काळ मानला जातो; परंतु एप्रिल आणि मे या उन्हाळ्याच्या महिन्यांमध्ये वाघांना त्यांच्या नैसर्गिक निवासस्थानात पाहण्यासाठी उत्तम संधी आहे. ताडोबाचा राजा मटकासुर आहे. हा या संरक्षित वाघांपैकी