Jharana Jungle Lodge, Tadoba

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 their

  प्रत्येक वन्यप्रेमीसाठी जंगल सफारी हा त्याचा आवडता भाग असतो. ज्यात त्यांना निसर्गरम्य वातावरणात नवनवीन अनुभव घेता येतात. विशेष करून जंगलातील प्राणी आणि पक्षी यांच्या विविध जातीसुद्धा पाहता येतात. अनेक जण ते क्षण विविध प्रकारे आपल्या आठवणीत साठवतात. बहुतेक जण हे त्या क्षणाचे सुंदर छायाचित्रण करतात. पण आता कोरोना व्हायरस आणि लॉकडाऊनमुळे हे सगळं अनुभवणं शक्य नाही असं वाटत असताना आपल्या पर्यटकांसाठी डिजिटल जंगल सफारी सुरु झाली.    काय आहे डिजिटल जंगल सफारी? आजच्या डिजिटल प्रणालीमुळे सर्व काही शक्य होऊ लागले आहे. तर वन्यप्रेमींसाठी डिजिटल जंगल सफारी का शक्य नसणार. या डिजिटल जंगल सफारीमध्ये अनेक गोष्टी पर्यटकांना अनुभवायला मिळाल्या. विविध प्राणी आणि पक्षी यांची माहिती सर्वांना मिळाली. या डिजिटल सफारीचा अनुभव वन्यप्रेमी त्यांच्या घरी बसून मित्रपरिवारबरोबर घेत आहे.   ताडोबाची डिजिटल जंगल सफारी   ताडोबा अंधारी व्याघ्र प्रकल्पाने (टीएटीआर)  सुरू केलेल्या डिजिटल जंगल सफारीला इंटरनेट युजर्सकडून उत्तम प्रतिसाद मिळाला आहे. ताडोबाची ही डिजिटल जंगल सफारी लॉकडाऊनमध्ये घर बसलेल्या सुमारे सहा लाखांहून

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 these

  The year 2020 brought us a wave of fear, uncertainty, and closure. As the world is reeling under the dreaded pandemic, we are watching our economies and lives going for a toss. Our daily routine has come to a standstill. Although we are taking necessary precautions for the safety of the virus, we have also learned a few lessons with new experiences. Our faith in humanity, respect for each other, preserving our resources and environment has been restored. We are now more connected to each other while showing our unity and assistance towards overcoming the virus. This lockdown, it has given us a chance to ponder. While we are in quarantine, we can see many animals roaming on empty roads and clear skies owing to less pollution of vehicles. This lockdown has made us realized the importance of the outdoors which we easily take for granted and make them messy. We ensure that our homes are clean, but our surroundings are dirty. Although, in most of the places, efforts have been taken for cl

आपण कितीही मोठे झालो तरीही जंगलातील सफर ही आपल्यासाठी नेहमीच आनंददायक ठरते. तुम्ही तुमची पहिली जंगल ट्रिप करत असाल किंवा पाचवी, ते जंगल तुम्हाला वन्यजीव प्राणी आणि पक्षांच्या मोहक दृश्यांसोबतच नवनवीन वैविध्यपूर्ण झाडांनी नटलेल्या दाट वनांसह अचंबित करण्यास कधीही अपयशी ठरत नाही. प्राण्यांच्या नैसर्गिक अधिवासात पट्टेदार वाघांची तीव्र गर्जना, घुबडांचा आवाज, गरुडांचे किंचाळणे, हरणांचे ओरडणे, हंगामी पक्ष्यांचा किलबिलाट या सर्वच अनुभव तुम्हाला येथे जंगल सफारी दरम्यान घेता येईल. आतापर्यंत ज्या भारतीय अभयारण्यांबद्दल काळजी घेतली जाते, त्यातीलच एक ताडोबा अंधारी नॅशनल पार्क म्हणजे वन्यजीव प्रेमींच्या दृष्टीने एक अतिशय उत्तम असे खाद्य आहे. तुम्ही ताडोबा जंगल एक्सप्लोर करण्यासाठी जेव्हा प्रवास करता तेव्हा, निसर्गाचे मंत्रमुग्ध करणारे सौंदर्य तुम्हाला रोमांचित करतील. ही एक अशी रोमांचित करणारी गोष्ट आहे जी आपल्यापैकी बहुतेकांना आयुष्यात एकदा तरी अनुभवण्याची इच्छा असते. जर तुम्ही सुद्धा आमच्यासारखे असाल तर, खरे निसर्गप्रेमींनो, हा ब्लॉग तुमच्यासाठीच आहे. जंगल सफारी, प्राण्यांचा नैसर्गिक अधिवास, ताड

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

Imagine you are planning a vacation and members of your family have varied choices. If you want adventure, your wife wants sightseeing, children want activities and parents want leisure among others. How would you balance all their demands? You can integrate your vacation by accumulating everyone’s demand. You can plan a wholesome vacation where your entire family can relax and rejuvenate. Earlier, planning a trip involved a lot of brainstorming about the budget, locations, traveling, tickets and execution among others. However, now trip planning has become a simple task. There are several companies who organize packaged tours for people. You can even book your ticket through internet thus saving the long queues. Several bus travel companies have come up making it easy for booking. These package tour companies provide a detailed plan of your trip giving you a chance to relax. However, you have to choose the right company. Combining your trip can be a marvelous idea as you can

The oldest national park in Maharashtra, Tadoba, is a haven for tourists and nature lovers wishing to sight magnificent tigers roaming around in their natural habitat. But that’s not the only thing Tadoba is famous for. The largest national park in Maharashtra features more than 200 species of birds and a diverse variety of animals that are generally rare to be seen. Here are 5 unique animal sightings to watch out for in Tadoba: 1. Gaur The Gaur is also known as the Indian Bison, and they generally move around in small herds. They are the largest bovine species in Tadoba and are a popular sighting fixture in the reserve. 2. Black Panther Back in May, a Belgian diplomat and his family spotted a black panther for the first time in Tadoba. Since then, naturalists have managed to spot it again, and it remains a challenging but fruitful adventure for tourists to Tadoba. 3. Sloth Bear They are hard to find, but you can sight them n

While booking for a jungle safari it is essential that you follow some wildlife holiday package tips that will take you to enjoy the safari.   People now days are interested in different holidays which are packed with adventure. Among all, people are interestingly developing interest for a tiger safari. For such adventure lovers here are few tips that they must follow during a wildlife safari tour . Typically people choose tiger Safaris during hot season and it is and it is natural to get drenched due to humidity. Thus for enjoying   the safari   and staying comfortable you   must   follow several tiger safari tips, which includes w ear airy clothes in case you aren’t comfortable in shorts, wear linen pants. Say   no to skirts since in a jeep safari wearing skirts is never the best alternative. Always carry SPF sunscreen to avoid peels and skin burns from the sun. Along with sunscreen sunglasses and hat is needed to get protected scorching sun