Jharana Jungle Lodge, Tadoba

  Jungle safari is certainly an enriching experience as you get to watch the animals in their natural habitat. The magnificent greenery combined with the beautiful landscapes makes your safari worth it. A safari planned earlier gives much fun; however, if you are with a group of people, then there your jungle safari becomes a celebration. With several people, you get to interact, share your thoughts and experience the thrills and beauty of the jungle together. India is blessed with several amazing jungles and experiencing them in groups can be a marvelous experience. However, planning in advance can make you well prepared.  While planning a safari, choose a place keeping in mind the number of people and their age groups. The safari should be easier yet fun for all age groups. After brainstorming with others, book your hotel and safari online. Booking a safari through your hotel can be worth it as you will not have to depend on unknown and unauthorized people in new locations. Check t

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 this u

  Yes, Tadoba is still relishing in the news of its guests and they are the rare exotic species of Indian star tortoise. Recently, seventy of these species were saved from trading in Mumbai, Thane region, and released at Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve. Although half of them have already the park, the rest of them will be released soon depending on the weather needed for them. It comes as a breather as these rare species are used for exotic pet trade which why they are endangered. Now the animal lovers and nature enthusiasts will be excited to view the Indian Star Tortoise.  Earlier, when these tortoises were caught, they were dropped at Karnataka State as they were no weather or settlement suitable for them in Maharashtra. However, now Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve found out that there is a natural habitat for these tortoises in the park. Also, Indian Star Tortoise have been found earlier in Tadoba which confirms their release in the park. Living in their natural habitat with a good clim

  Jungle safaris are always a feast to people and if you are a wildlife photographer, nature lover, or adventure enthusiast, then jungle safari deserves a special place in your heart. Jungle safaris are not only fun but thrilling, enthusiastic, nerve-wracking, and surprising. Words are certainly small to describe its worth. India is blessed with a rich heritage of forests and greens in various states and Maharashtra is not behind. Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve is termed as the crown of Maharashtra for the conservation of the national animals.  While planning a safari, you might be thinking that it might be like burning a huge hole in your pocket. However, jungle safari can be budget-friendly and cheaper. While wandering in the jungle, you will need a vehicle as animals are in the open and you are entering their territory. Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve has the option of Jeep safaris . Hiring an entire jeep can be an expensive choice, you can book for Jeep which is shared by people. Your

  Photography is an art and everyone cannot master it easily. The perfect backdrop, light settings, camera angles, and finally the capture for an excellent photograph. A single photograph requires a lot of patience and dedication. What would happen if your muse does not reciprocate your poses and angles of the camera? Yes, you heard it. If your muse is not a human being and a wild animal, then you need to be extra conscious while clicking your pics. Being a wildlife photographer is actually a task and making it successful is truly an achievement. We, at Jharana Jungle Lodge , share a few basic tips with wildlife photographers for their photo stint at Tadoba .  First, we need to understand that we are going to click flora and fauna who will not give desired poses. Hence, we need to pick the right time through their movements, behavior, and backdrop for shooting their pictures.  Knowing your subject is the foremost responsibility of a photographer. Shooting a royal tiger in the water bo

The feline family of animals is huge and  Tigers  are one of them. Tigers have their own class even though lions are considered the king of the jungle. Their huge physique, yellow striped body, and royal walk captures everyone around. However, tigers are one of the calmest and solitary animals. Although they are active during the daytime, they are also known to be nocturnal. They are good swimmers and love to stay in water for long hours. Tigers have several species and hybrids have been created over a period of time. Tiger is one of the largest felines among the cat family. Tiger cubs are born blind and they get their eyesight on the sixth or 14 th  day after birth. The average age expectancy of a tiger is around 25 years of age. Tigers also mate with other cats and hence hybrids are formed. They are surely one of the fastest runners as they run for around 60 km per hour to hunt their prey. The group of tigers is called ambush and they prefer to hunt in a group. Tiger does not have

  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 and understand nature there wh

  असे म्हणतात की बालपण हा आपल्या जीवनाचा सर्वात निर्दोष आणि संवेदनशील टप्पा आहे. या टप्प्यावर आपण जे काही मुलांना शिकवतो ते कायमच त्यांच्या मेंदूत साठवले जाते आणि ते आयुष्यभरासाठी त्यांच्या वर्तणुकीतून दिसून येते. म्हणूनच, त्यांच्या मनात योग्य विचारांचा समावेश करणे आवश्यक आहे. कथांच्या माध्यमातून लहान मुलांना आपण प्राण्यांविषयी माहिती देतो, त्यामुळे लहान मुलांना प्राण्यांविषयी नेहमीच आकर्षण असते. जंगली प्राण्यांशी त्यांची पहिली भेट बहुतेक प्राणीसंग्रहालय आणि राष्ट्रीय उद्यानांच्या सहलींमध्येच होत असते. त्यांना राष्ट्रीय उद्यानात नेताना पालकांनी वन्यजीव आणि त्यासंबंधी नियमांबद्दल त्यांना माहिती देणे, समजावणे आवश्यक आहे. पालकांव्यतिरिक्त शाळांनीही वन्यजीव संवर्धन कसे व का करावे हे मुलांना शिकवावे. मुलांना वन्यजीव संवर्धनाबद्दल, प्राण्यांबद्दल जागरूक करण्याचा एक उत्तम मार्ग म्हणजे पाठ्यपुस्तकांद्वारे त्यांना समजावता येईल . प्राण्यांची चित्रे , स्टिकर्स , फोटो , आकृत्या हे सर्व आपण त्यांना आकर्षित करण्यासाठी वापरू शकतो . त्यांना जंगल , पर्यावरण आणि वन्यजीवनावरील मनोर