Jharana Jungle Lodge, Tadoba

  Although we are facing the pandemic and the state is under lockdown, we have the fighting spirit to break the chain and overcome the virus. While people are under quarantine, animals are finding their ways into human areas which has been witnessed in various cities of India. Although the human-animal conflict has been highlighted many times, such sightings melts our hearts. However, care is taken by many people to preserve animal’s natural habitat from zoos and national parks. Many sanctuaries and reserves have been enhancing the ecosystem in a better way. While we talk about these sanctuaries, we can immediately relate it to safaris or jungle tours. Forest department and conservation authority have been maintaining these reserves through its continuous upgradation and maintenance. Hence, safaris here are enjoyable. We can see animals moving in open spaces which creates lot of excitement. However, we need to follow the rules of these safaris and understand that it is their habita...

“ There is nothing like the thrill of walking through the jungle looking for a tiger and knowing they could be watching you already” We hear stories from people describing their enthralling jungle safari experience. How they enjoyed spending time in nature’s home. Agree or not but you also wish to live the thrill at least once in the lifetime but all your trip plans take you to more urbanized places. All this because you look for luxury over peace? Well, If you are an ardent nature enthusiast, exploring the  unexplored trails and understanding the ecosystem can give you the supreme joy in your otherwise busy lifestyle.  Jungle Safari brings you to the world of Animal Kingdom where a different ecosystem runs its habitat. You can watch animals in the zoo easily but to observe the behavior of various animals, birds in their own ecological settings is a way different feeling which can be a very soul-satisfying experience for nature lovers.  India is a hub to mil...

एखाद्या जागेचा इतिहास म्हणजे त्याची एक वेगळी ओळखच असते. आपल्या भारतात अनेक प्रसिद्ध ऐतिहासिक स्मारके आहेत, त्यामागे त्यांचा खूप मोठा इतिहास आहे. ते भारतातील ऐतिहासिक गोष्टींचे प्रतिनिधित्व करतात जे जगभरात लोकप्रिय आहे. हा जरी भूतकाळातील इतिहास असला तरीही तो पूर्वीच्या युगातील महानता, तथ्ये आणि अनेक मनमोहक माहिती सांगतो. पर्यटन स्थळांच्या कलात्मक सौंदर्याव्यतिरिक्त, आपण त्या ठिकाणच्या भूतकाळाबद्दल देखील शिकले पाहिजे. त्या युगाबद्दल बरेच काही सांगणारी ऐतिहासिक पार्श्वभूमी समजून घेताना तुम्हालाही आश्चर्य वाटेल.  जंगलाचे सुद्धा ऐतिहासिक महत्त्व असू शकते आणि ताडोबा अंधारी व्याघ्र प्रकल्पाबद्दल सुद्धा हे सत्य आहे. वाघांसाठी ओळखले जाणारे आणि सोबतच विविध  आकर्षक झाडे-झुडुपे असणाऱ्या ताडोबा अंधारी टायगर रिझर्व्हचा (TATR) एक चांगला इतिहास आहे. TATR च्या संपूर्ण विभागावर गोंड आदिवासींचे राज्य होते आणि चंद्रपूर हे रेल्वे स्थानक या राजधानीच्या सर्वात जवळचे आहे. त्या काळात जंगल घनदाट होते आणि तेथे प्राचीन मंदिरे होती. यातील एक मंदिर तिकडच्या एका ताडू किंवा तारु नाव असणाऱ्या आदिव...

पावसाळा चालू झाला की अनेकांना पावसाळी सहलीचे वेध लागतात. ट्रेकिंगला किंवा चांगल्या देखाव्याच्या ठिकाणी जायला सर्वांनाच आवडते.. परंतु कोणी पावसाळ्यात जंगलाची सफर करण्याचा विचार केला आहे का? नसेल केला तर नक्कीच करावा.. 'ताडोबा अंधारी टायगर रिझर्व्ह' हा पावसाळ्यात जंगलाची सफर किंवा सफारी करण्याचा एक उत्तम पर्याय आहे.  पावसाळ्यात 'ताडोबा अंधारी टायगर रिझर्व्ह' हे पर्यटकांसाठी बंद असते अशा अनेक अफवा आहेत. परंतु खरे बघितल्यास पावसाळा हा जंगलातील सर्व प्रकारच्या वनस्पती आणि प्राण्यांसाठी विलक्षण सक्रिय काळ असतो. त्यामुळे खरे सांगायचे झाल्यास पावसाळ्यात हे संपूर्ण रिझर्व्ह सुरु असते, परंतु केवळ २० जीप ना आत जाण्याची परवानगी असते. पावसाळा सुरु झाल्यावर जूनमध्ये येथे जवळपास १,२०० मि.मी. चा पाऊस पडतो आणि आर्द्रता जवळपास ६० टक्के असते. पावसाळ्यामुळे रिझर्व्ह हे नवे जीवन मिळाल्यासारखे अतुलनीय सुंदर दिसायला लागते, संपूर्ण झाडांना पालवी फुटते व संपूर्ण जंगलामध्ये हिरवळ पसरू लागते. तसेच या काळात शाकाहारी प्राण्यांसाठी खाद्याची निर्मिती सुद्धा जंगलात होत असते. याप्रमाणेच पावसाळ...

History is the antique identity of any place. It not only reveals its origin but also the reasons behind it. In India, we have several famous historical monuments who have a vast history behind it. They represent the vintage fabric of India that has been popular all over the world. Although history is past, it depicts valor, facts and many mesmerizing details about the earlier eras. Apart from the artistic beauty of tourist spots, we should also learn about the past of the place. You will be surprised to understand the historical background which will reveal a lot about that era. Even, a jungle can have historic importance and it is true about Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve. Known for tigers and unique flora and fauna, TATR has a great history. The area of TATR was ruled by Gond tribals and Chandrapur, the nearest railway station was their capital. The jungle was dense in those days and had ancient temples. One temple was dedicated to tribal man Tadu or Taru who bravely fought wit...

Back in 2006, the tiger population in India hit an all-time low of 1,411. Established tiger reserves like the Sariska reserve in Rajasthan seemed to have no tigers left. The count was too low, and it was time to act. Fast-forward 12 years later, and the numbers couldn’t have been better. Let’s start with the 2010 tiger census - the tiger population was estimated to be 1,706, a 21% increase. The 2014 tiger census - 2,226, a 30% increase. And the 2018 tiger census was started in January, and experts are looking at an estimate higher than 3000. That is more than a 100% increase from 2006. How did we achieve this incredible growth rate? Conservation Efforts Paid Off The 2006 census was a wakeup call. The government immediately started pumping resources into the conservation of tigers in India, and with the help of independent wildlife activists, government policies and amendments to the Wildlife Protection Act, tigers in India are safer now. This has...