Jharana Jungle Lodge, Tadoba

When you book a jungle safari, what do you expect? Somewhere a tiger walking in the woods and pleasuring you with his regal walk or a tigress playing with her kids near a water reserve? Even a cheetah or leopard showcasing their antics is always thrilling. Most of the time the atmosphere of the jungle creates shrills for people like us living in the city. However, if you found a rare animal in the woods like a white tiger, white lion, black cheetah, or even a black leopard, it would be a treat for tourists.  Recently, Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve was blessed with the visit of a rare black leopard. The melanistic leopard was seen crossing the path of wildlife photographer Anurag Gawande. This was the second time the leopard was seen walking in the Tadoba woods. Last year also, he was spotted in Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve. A melanistic leopard is a rare species that has a huge amount of melanin in its skin making him almost black. It is believed that around 11% of leopards have th...

Safari is always exciting and watching animals in their own habitat is an amazing experience. However, have you ever thought that these animals are most of the time not safe in their own environment? Reasons can vary, like encroachment, animal trade, animal fights, new births, no access to food, illnesses, and entry of new animals among others. Although jungle authorities take care of their well-being, many times there is no guarantee of their security. Making them safe in their own territory has been vital and here comes the purpose of radio collars. Most of the jungles in India have secured the animals in Radio collars.  Radio collars are the first of their kind, where you can track their movements and dispersals. Earlier, the movements of the animals were tracked through their urine, excreta, and footprints. However, mere trafficking is not enough. Many conservationists believe that apart from tracking their movements, tracking their behaviors is also important. Illnesses and t...

How would you feel when you go to the jungle and find only greens without animals? A wildlife photographer who looks for that perfect shot of a tiger comes empty-handed. Imagine, what effect it will bring on the ecosystem where all the living beings co-exist. Just the thought of this scenario is scary. The threat of extinction due to poaching and hunting in their own habitat has been a matter of concern. Hence, maintain the wild animals in their natural habitat is more important.  Being a national animal, the Bengal tiger has its own charm. Tiger is the primary member of the feline family and has several breeds. Out of the nine subspecies of the tiger family, only six are remaining. The tiger species include Siberian tigers, Malayan tigers, Sumatran tigers, Indo-Chinese tigers, and Bengal tigers among others. The Royal Bengal tigers are one of the popular species with more in number.  Although extinction is still a danger, Government bodies and NGOs are making efforts to pr...

  It is said that nature is your best teacher. It teaches us to give, collate and conserve. Nature has been blessing us with its abundant resources and environment. Jungles are one of the crucial elements of nature. They are our heritage which needs to be preserved for the future generations.  Right from plush green trees, small bushes, water bodies to small insects, beautiful birds, small and big animals, jungles have a lot to offer. They are one of the calm, scenic and untouched places away from city’s development and hectic life. If you are looking for a picnic or a  trek in the jungle , be prepared completely.  Most of us like to visit forest on the quest for safari, trek or picnic among nature. However, instead of just amusement, if we widen our arenas about the jungles, then we can get a new perspective on our forests.  Adventurists, birders, wildlife photographers  and even normal tourists have their own agendas. However, if we go to study, respect a...

  Are you planning to visit any heritage monument or any popular tourist destination? You would certainly be excited. However, these famous tourist spots also have certain hidden gems in the vicinity which are not explored completely. Most of the time people visit these hotspots and avoid nearby places due to time constraints. However, these places have their own importance and are able to maintain their identity. These places can be searched easily through local guides or google maps nowadays. However, you need to have an eye of wanderlust to search these places.  Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve is one of the crucial national parks of India for its jungle safari in Tadoba and hence deserves a lot of tourist attention. However, there are various tourist spots near Tadoba National Park that certainly need a mention. Tadoba Lake is one of the major water bodies around Tadoba. It is a hotspot for wild animals as they come for a swim on a hot summer morning. Kanha National Park is on...

  Jungle mania:  When you think of a trek to the jungle or walk in the woods, you obviously think of a  safari booking online  where you are confronted with wild cats and other animals. However, how would it be, if you get to study the jungle in terms of its history, habits, climates, exotic species, life and instincts of animals, flora, water bodies, and other activities? Yes, the jungle is like a treasure for you which is waiting to be explored. India is blessed with beautiful forests that have become the identity and heritage of our country that certainly makes us proud. Get yourself a Tadoba National Park tour package to understand more about  Tadoba. Be an observer : Once you decide your trip, apart from being a tourist, wildlife photographer, nature lover, adventurist, or a plain animal lover, try to go as an observer. Be a hungry, passionate observer and listener who wants to unveil the secrets of the jungle. If you have booked a resort, ask them for a gu...

  Today, when the world is suffering from pandemic and people are in the safety of their homes, Jharana Jungle Lodge would love to salute the warriors like policemen, doctors, nurses and cleaners among others who are working round the clock for us. People have various ways to spend time at home. Some have opted for ‘work from home’ while some are engaged in their favourite hobbies and following their passions. Most of the people are spending quality time with their loved ones which otherwise was not possible. Many of you might have made the plans of trips in vacations and are now stuck at home. Well, although you are at home, television and virtual world is always open for you. How would it be if you to get to watch jungle safari at home? Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR) is coming up with ‘virtual jungle safari’ wherein you can roam around the jungle seating at your home. Most of the jungles have come with this unique concept as summer is one of the peak seasons for safaris an...

नोव्हेंबर महिना चालू झाला आणि गुलाबी थंडीची चाहूल लागली आहे. ताडोबा अंधारी नॅशनल पार्क मधील जंगल सफारी अनुभवण्यासाठीचा उत्तम ऋतू आता सुरु आहे. हिवाळा ऋतू म्हणजे पर्यटक व वन्यजीव प्रेमींसाठी उत्तमोत्तम नैसर्गिक सौंदर्य दृश्ये आणि वेगवेगळ्या सुरेख वनस्पती बघण्यासाठीचा काळ असतो. हिवाळ्याच्या सुरुवातीला ताडोबा नॅशनल पार्क हे अगदी थोडे थंड असते. म्हणजे अगदी हळूहळू तेथे थंडी पसरत असते. तलावाजवळ सुद्धा अगदी सौम्य धुके आपल्याला दिसू शकते. ही तीच वेळ असते जेव्हा पर्यटकांना जंगलात वाघ मनसोक्तपणे फिरताना दिसतात. वाईल्डलाईफ एक्सपर्ट्सच्या मते, थंडीच्या काळात सकाळच्या वेळी वाघांना भटकायला फार आवडते. हा खरंच त्यांचा आवडता वेळ असतो जेव्हा ते दाट वनक्षेत्रात गस्त घालतात, तर चंद्रपूरला भेट देण्याची आणि जंगल सफारीसाठी ही अतिशय योग्य वेळ आहे. सफारी जीप मध्ये बसण्याअगोदर ताडोबा मधील जंगल सफारीचे स्टार - तिकडच्या लोकप्रिय वाघांबद्दल जाणून घेऊया!! माया (वाघीण) -  माया ही ताडोबा जंगल सफारीची खरी स्टार आहे. ही एक अशी वाघीण आहे जीच्या अस्तित्वाने व मोहिनीने संपूर्ण जंगलावर तिचे राज्य आहे. तिल...

Photography is an amazing field where one can have an exciting future. However, wildlife photography is adventurous and thrilling. It not only gives you a chance to experiment with your lens but also takes you close to nature. However, to be a wildlife photographer you need to have a passion for animals and nature. Apart from doing a photography course, you also need to have practical training in wildlife photography. Just having a DSLR camera is not enough, you need to have an eye for angle and detail. There are several forests in India and abroad where you can fulfill your photography love. You can plan a jungle safari to various forests. However, many forests keep separate safaris for wildlife photographers. First of all, plan your photography program. There are special reserves for animals in India, where you can choose your preferred animals for photography. If you want to shoot tigers, you can choose Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve. In case, you want random photographs, you...

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