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...

How many of you like water bodies like oceans, seas, rivers, lakes, or even small ponds? Water bodies are always an attraction to any place and they enhance the beauty of the surroundings. However, if the surroundings are beautified with water sports and boating, it can certainly be an added asset. A water reservoir in the jungle is an advantage as it not only boosts the nature of the place but also quenches the thirst of animals. However, if a water safari is introduced, it can be a treat to tourists. Yes, Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve is planning to come up with a new addition wherein you can enjoy a boat safari.  The boat safari will be in kayaks and rubber rafts in Gondmohadi lake. The authorities are also planning to include water rafting activity in the lake for the tourist. Guides of the sport will have to undergo rescue training from the National Institute of Water Sports. The 10Km nature trek from Madnapur to Gondmohadi is also on the papers. The idea is to promote ecotour...

  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...

  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...

Jungle safaris are always fascinating and thrilling. Watching live animals  in the Jungle is loved by everyone. However, jungles have much more stored apart from safaris. Have you ever thought that jungles are our culture and carry centuries of the linage in our country? They are the identities that make us proud. Chandrapur jungle, also known as Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR) is one of the popular forests for tiger and safari. However, apart from safari, this jungle is known for bird watching, nature walk, jungle tales, jungle activities, water sources, and distinguished flora among others. While looking for a safari, you need to understand what the jungle has stored for you. While strolling around in the jungle, a person who can guide and provide information about it is the naturalist. He helps you in understanding the secrets of the jungles, its stories, natural phenomena, animal life, bird species, reservoirs , and flora among others. Whenever a foreign tourist visits th...

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...

If you have a passion for being a wanderlust or discover places, you have a lot to reconnoiter through the globe. Although there are several ways to celebrate your leisure time, you have to choose wisely. You can explore oceans, hilly areas, plains and off course jungles as well. Jungles are a vital part of our country and hence efforts are taken for preserving them. A few years back, wildlife in India was at stake with wild animals getting instinct. However, in the last three decades, the Government of India has started the National Tiger Conservation Authority to preserve the tiger population. There are reserves for other animals wherein wildlife gets a proper sanctuary. Apart from the animal sanctuaries, the wilderness beckons many people and hence people are tempted to jungles. A jungle safari is excitement for wildlife enthusiasts. Jungles in India have several safari packages for their patrons. While planning a jungle safari we should be properly ready. First of all, call...

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 संरक्...

ऑफिस ते घर - घर ते ऑफिस या रुटीनला कंटाळला आहात? काही नवीन करावसं वाटतयं... मग वाट कसली पाहताय??? ताडोबा अभयारण्य तुमची वाट पाहत आहे. महाराष्ट्रातील नं. १ क्रमांकाचे ताडोबा जंगलातील जंगल सफारीला जा आणि मनमोहक वाघांना पाहण्याचा आनंद लुटा. एवढचं नाही झरना जंगल लॉज तुमची राहण्याची, खाण्याची तसेच जंगल सफारी घडवून आणण्याची सर्व व्यवस्था करण्यासाठी सज्ज आहे आणि तेही अल्प दरामध्ये.  पण टायगर सफारीला पोहोचण्यापूर्वी काही बाबींची काळजी घ्या. त्या आम्ही पुढे मांडत आहोत...   सफारी सीझनः ताडोबा जंगल सफारीसाठी योग्य सीजन म्हणजे योग्य वेळेत जाणे महत्त्वाचे आहे. जून ते ऑक्टोबर हा काळ ऑफ सीझन मानला जातो. खर सीझन सुरु होतं ते ऑक्टोबर नंतर. कपडे कोणते घालाल? जर तुम्ही मार्च ते मे हा काळ जंगल सफारीसाठी निवडलात तर तेव्हा उन्हाळा कडक असतो. अशावेळेस हलके कॉटनचे कपडे वापरा. शर्ट किंवा टीशर्ट पूर्ण हातभर असेल तर उत्तम आणि टोपीजवळ ठेवा. कीटकांपासून कशी काळजी घ्याल? ध्यानी ठेवा ताडोबा हे जंगल आहे. तेथे असंख्य प्रकारची किटकनाशकं आहेत. तेव्हा त्यांच्यापासून स्वतःचे रक्षण करण्यास...

You have decided to try something new. You book a day safari at Jharana Jungle Lodge, and you’re excited. You can’t wait to get on an open jeep and wander into the largest national park in Maharashtra, looking for the famous tigers of Tadoba. It’s great to be excited, but there are a few things you should prepare for before going on your first tiger safari. Here are a few tips you should take into account before you arrive at Jharana for your day safari: Safari Season Preparation starts before you’ve even booked your safari. It’s important to pick the right season to visit Tadoba for a safari. June to October is generally considered the off-season, and the season starts in October. The winter months are considered to be a good time to visit Tadoba since the weather’s pleasant and you can sight a number of tigers. March to May is considered to be the best season to sight tigers here. Clothing If you’re visiting in the months of March to May, your open jeep ...

The advent of the winter season brought with it the start of the tiger sighting season. And so far, the season is going better than expected. Many of the popular tigers of Tadoba have been spotted hunting, bathing and more, and it has been a treat for travelers and tourists to Tadoba to see the magnificent beast in all its glory. Let’s take a look at the major Tadoba sightings that have taken place this week: Maya (T12) The Queen of Tadoba, Maya tigress, was spotted with her cubs sitting on the grass in the Kolara Zone. Maya is one of the most popular tigresses of Tadoba, and people from all over the country and even the world come to the Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve to catch a glimpse of the Queen herself. Matkasur (T54) Matkasur, the huge male tiger and Maya’s former mate was seen walking on the road in the Khutwanda part of the forest. Matkasur is now 7-years old and is one of the most dominant males to be sighted in Tadoba, specifically nea...