Jharana Jungle Lodge, Tadoba

  We have been learning a lot about tigers through books, articles, movies, and even documentaries among others. However, have you ever thought that there are several things about our own tiger which we have talked about? Yes, we know about their several breeds, species, characteristic features, and conduct patterns among others. However, there are few basic curiosities about the tigers that excite people. Tigers have been gaining popularity due to their distinguished behavior and the conservation of them has been a priority by the Government of India. Wildlife sanctuaries and parks have been motivating many tourists and animal lovers for a jungle safari.  White tigers create excitement among the people. The special mention of a white tiger in the parks has been creating waves among tourists. White tigers don’t have any illnesses or disorders. It’s the matter of recessive genes which give them the coat color. We have their opposite brothers. Like white, there are also black ...

हिवाळा म्हणजे वन्यप्राण्यांचा आवडता ऋतू.. पावसाने बेजार झालेले प्राणी उकाड्याने त्रस्त होण्या अगोदर थंडीच्या दिवसांचा पुरेपूर आनंद घेतात. ताडोबा अंधारी नॅशनल पार्क मधील वन्यजीवांची गोष्ट सुद्धा काही वेगळी नाही.. हिवाळा ऋतू ज्याप्रमाणे पर्यटनासाठी अतिशय अनुकूल असतो तसेच वन्य प्राण्यांसाठी सुद्धा थंडीचे दिवस म्हणजे जंगलात मुक्तपणे सैर करण्याचे दिवस असतात. हिवाळ्यात ताडोबा मध्ये नवनवीन व अतिशय सुरेख अशा वनस्पती-झाडांना नव पालवी फुटायला लागते. नुकताच पाऊस संपला असल्याने व गुलाबी थंडी सुरु झाल्याने जंगल अतिशय हिरवेगार दिसू लागते. त्यामुळे वन्य जीवांना खाण्या-पिण्यासाठी मुबलक प्रमाणात खाद्य व पाणी मिळते. वन्यप्राणी निवास स्थानावरून बाहेर पडतात व जंगलात मुक्तपणे संचार करतात. म्हणून हिवाळा हा ऋतू जंगल सफारी साठी अतिशय योग्य मानला जातो. ताडोबा अंधारी नॅशनल पार्क मध्ये हिवाळ्यात जंगल सफारीचा आनंद तर पर्यटक मिळवू शकतातच शिवाय त्यांना वाघांचे दर्शन होण्याच्या शक्यताही वाढतात. पावसाळ्यात सहसा निवासस्थानातून बाहेर न पडणारे वाघ हिवाळ्यात जंगलात यथेच्छ भटकंती करतात. थंडीच्या दिवसांत रात्री, पहाट...

Monsoon season is on the verge of ending for this year. It’s another wait for months till we welcome the showery blessings from the sky again. The monsoon is indeed a blessing for Tadoba and the natural habitat living in the jungle. After receiving a good amount of rainfall this year, the area is covered by layers of lush green leaves, trees, shrubs, and bamboos and this has made Tadoba Andhari National Park a complete nature’s paradise.  The list of reasons that make Tadoba worth a visit are not less. Tadoba is a place where nature and wildlife nurture each other with the best. Just after the monsoon season, the Tadoba Lake, Kolsa Lake, and Tadoba River get filled with water that helps the habitat of jungle survive till the summer strikes in.  One of the exciting advantages of visiting Tadoba includes the opportunity to see the Bengal Tigers in their fierce and wild avatar.  Ideally, Winter is a good time to visit Tadoba National Park and Bird Sanctuary. As Oc...

२९ जुलै रोजी नुकताच 'जागतिक वाघ्य्र दिवस' साजरा करण्यात आला. मांजरवर्गीयांमधील सगळ्यात मोठा प्राणी म्हणजे वाघ. सिंहाला आपण जंगलाचा राजा म्हणून ओळखतो पण त्याच्याच तोडीस तोड असणारा प्राणी म्हणजे वाघ... सिंह आपल्याला एकटाच दिसतो तर वाघ आपल्या कुटुंबासमवेत जंगलात फिरताना दिसतो. जंगलात त्याची ऐटच भारी!! वाघ हा भारताचा राष्ट्रीय प्राणी तर आहेच शिवाय जंगलाच्या राजापेक्षा त्याचा तोरा कमी नसतो. त्यामुळे त्याच्या गौरवार्थ व वाघांबद्दलच्या जनजागृतीसाठी २९ जुलै २०१० पासून सर्व देशांमध्ये 'जागतिक वाघ्य्र दिवस' साजरा करण्यात येतो.  वाघ हे त्यांच्या क्षेत्राबाबत फार संवेदनशील असतात. त्यांना आपल्या क्षेत्रात कोणीही आलेले आवडत नाही. दुसरा प्राणी आलाच तर त्याच्यावर ते तुटून पडायलाही मागे पुढे पाहत नाहीत. अशा या वाघाच्या नैसर्गिक संवर्धनासाठी जागतिक पातळीवर प्रयत्न करणे, त्यांच्या संवर्धनासाठी येणाऱ्या समस्यांवर विचार करणे आणि त्याबद्दल जनजागृती करणे हे या वाघ्य्र दिनाचे उद्द्येश्य आहेत. जंगलातील सगळ्यात शक्तिशाली, बुद्धिवान आणि हुशार प्राण्यांमध्ये वाघाचे नाव पहिलेच घ्यावे लागेल. ...

National park and wildlife sanctuary are one of our favorite picnic spots since childhood. Children are attracted to these animals through their stories. Children always have excitement about knowing them and understanding them. They create stories around them and enact them in plays and dance competitions. Our country has also been making efforts to save wildlife through national parks and wildlife sanctuaries. Most of the cities of India have their national park which has been preserved for a better ecosystem. Apart from saving animals, even the flora and nature remain conserved in the right environment. Nowadays, we have several animal safaris which are an adventure in itself. Although national parks and zoos have a variety of animals, safaris provide you amazement of animals in the jeep. Based near Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR) , Jharana Jungle Lodge organizes safaris to TATR. You can not only enjoy the safaris but also indulge in the interesting activities happening ...

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...

If you want to take temporary refuge from the noisy city to a natural habitat of the wild Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve is the best place to be in. Located in the district of Chandrapur this place gives maximum tiger sightings compared to other wild reserves. To get an idea of what wildlife scenario can be expected at the Tadoba National Park let's take a look at its extent and the entry points. Safari Zones in the Tadoba Andhari National Park The complete area of Tadoba Andhari National Park is divided into two zones. One is the Core Zone that has the main forest and is a habitat to different wild animals, tigers being one of them. Second is the buffer zones which is the outer adjacent part surrounding the core zone where some villages and forests coexist.  This is the area where humans are close to tigers. The Gates of Tadoba is where Core Zone Safari starts are: Moharli Khutwanda Navegaon Kolara Kolsa – Zari Pangdi The gates of Tadoba whe...

If you’re planning to spend a few days at Jharana Jungle Lodge in Tadoba, you’ve probably been presented with a few package options. You don’t know which package to choose and you’re confused about it. To help you out, here’s a guide to how a stay at Jharana Jungle Lodge looks like, so you can decide accordingly: The Beginning The tour starts in Nagpur. Once you make your way to the city, Jharana picks you up and takes you to our lodge in the Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve, where you can check-in. Enjoy lunch at the restaurant where our chef prepares the most delicious dishes for you. Once you’re full, you’re free to indulge in any and all activities around the lodge, including cooling off in the swimming pool, archery, and more. Gather for dinner at 8 pm, or for a campfire in months of winter for a fun experience. Day 2 It’s time for a wildlife safari! You and our naturalist will head out through the Navegaon Gate in Tadoba for a wildlife safari on an ope...

Would you like to see tigers in their natural habitat from 10 feet away? Jharana Jungle Lodge organizes jungle safaris from the Navegaon gate in the Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve, where we take you on an adventure through the wilderness to see the famous tigers of Tadoba. One day in this diverse forest is not enough, and Jharana Jungle Lodge's luxurious rooms ensure you're at ease in the lap of nature.

Tiger sighting at Tadoba with Jharana Jungle Lodge

Benefits and drawbacks of wildlife photography It is really tedious to become a wildlife photographer. Just getting a SLR in hand is not sufficient for making one a good photographer. One must possess skills as well as creativity required for capturing top candid moments. Taking photography of wildlife is the trickiest of all. Although currently it is not much in demand, wildlife photography does hold some benefits and drawbacks, let’s read on and find these.    Benefits of wildlife photography It makes one understand and blend with Mother Nature The photography relates one’s life with animals   that are living in the forest It can easily be completed in bendable hours It permits one to closely watch the way animals stay alive in jungle It is the perfect hobby which provides a complete mind recreation The photography and the money invested in it is never a waste. The reason behind this is   all digital photos can easily be edited as well a...