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Do You Know Top 4 Wildlife Destination in Madhya Pradesh?

The sounds and scenes of the Madhya Pradesh jungles hold a special place in the heart of every wildlife enthusiasts. The large expanse of land prospers with various species of flora and fauna owing to its rugged terrain adorned with vast plains on one side, lush green forests on the other sides and crystal clear … Continue reading “Do You Know Top 4 Wildlife Destination in Madhya Pradesh?”

The sounds and scenes of the Madhya Pradesh jungles hold a special place in the heart of every wildlife enthusiasts. The large expanse of land prospers with various species of flora and fauna owing to its rugged terrain adorned with vast plains on one side, lush green forests on the other sides and crystal clear streams occasionally flowing in between. This natural setting makes it a perfect habitat for thriving wildlife and which in turn promotes Madhya Pradesh tourism.

Madhya Pradesh can be proudly called as the homeland for wildlife parks, tiger reserves and sanctuaries. Presently there are 9 national parks, 6 Tiger reserves and 25 sanctuaries in the state, sheltering some of the most uncommon species of birds and animals. These protected areas also conserve endangered animals like Tigers.

If you are eager to have an unforgettable wildlife adventure, Madhya Pradesh is your ideal wildlife destination for sure! Let us look at the popular wildlife destinations that can set your heart racing immediately!

  1. Kanha National Park- With an extent of almost 940 sq km, there is no wonder why Kanha National Park is also known as the largest national park in Madhya Pradesh. The park is in the close vicinity of the plateau of Bamhnidadar and is a common meeting ground for a large flock of birds. Apart from that, it also offers its visitors a captivating view of the sunset. The pride of this national park lies in having the Barasingha (swamp deer) back from being nearly extinct. Also, the park has a popular Tiger reserve where the tigers roam around unhindered and undisturbed. Other animals to spot are jackals, foxes, leopards, wild cats and so on.
  • Bandhavgarh National Park– Although this is not as large as Kanha, it has the highest population of Royal Bengal Tigers! Located in the Vindhya Hills of the Umaria district, this park is ideal for a riveting safari ride with the Tigers by your side. Feeling like you are in some wildlife adventure movie? that’s right. The park is a special favorite spot for all animal lovers. The smell and sound of the jungle will remind you of Mowgli and the characters! Apart from spotting tigers, you can also sight sloth bear, deer, leopards and more than 250 species of birds here.
  • Satpura National Park- This is a smaller park than the previous two ones but the natural setting will automatically lure you to visit here. Dhoopgarh is the highest peak and you are sure to sight tigers, leopards, wild dogs, bison and various other creatures. Apart from safari rides, you can also go for bird-watching, boating or canoeing.
  • Pench National Park- The park gets its name from the Pench river that flows across the terrain of the park. Animals like wild boar, striped hyena, barking deer and other varied animals comprise the wildlife population of this park. Visiting Pench will make you realize why author Rudyard Kipling chose this park as an inspiration for ‘Jungle Book’ and the various animal characters in the story. You will also get entertained by watching more than 280 species of birds in this park.

Conclusion– By now, you must have mentally transported to these parks already, after reading about the parks. The wild roars, the musty smell of the forests, the sound of silence interspersed with the chirpping of the birds, will provide you the perfect ambiance for experiencing the best safari ride in this state.

Beware of These Renowned Tigers of Kanha National Park!

Kanha National Park has been an inspiration for Rudyard Kipling’s ‘Jungle Book’ and there are plenty of reasons for it. Located in the state of Madhya Pradesh, this park is popularly noted for its collection of tigers. Needless to say, the beauty of Kanha National Park is stupefying and it has been so from the … Continue reading “Beware of These Renowned Tigers of Kanha National Park!”

Kanha National Park has been an inspiration for Rudyard Kipling’s ‘Jungle Book’ and there are plenty of reasons for it. Located in the state of Madhya Pradesh, this park is popularly noted for its collection of tigers. Needless to say, the beauty of Kanha National Park is stupefying and it has been so from the time it was formed. Created in 1955, this park has been an ideal home for both prey and predator. The park had come into existence with the sole motive of protecting the tigers and combatting the chances of its extinction. It is also known to be one of the most beautiful wildlife reserves in the whole of Asia.

The tigers in this park are majestic and royal in the truest sense. With respect to this, how many of you been in close proximity with tigers? Arguably, nearly everyone will agree that we have seen tigers only in enclosed areas in the zoos and circuses! Imagine how would you feel when you suddenly see tigers moving around freely in the whole park?

With so many tigers inhabiting this park, there are a few of them who are more special than the others. They are also named just like domestic animals to give out a sense of homeliness. Read on to know more about some of the popular tigers of Kanha National Park:

1. Neelam- The main attraction of this park is Neelam(tigress) and her four male cubs. The strong emotional connection between a mother and her children is evidently discerned from their bonding so much so that when one of the cubs got injured from a fight with another tiger, Neelam did all that she could to save her child. The forest department then provided the necessary care to both the mother and the child.

2. Munna- He is the oldest tiger of this park and is the most popular one. This tiger is famously recognized with the letters C-A-T spelled on its forehead from the formation of black stripes. Moreover, you will be surprised to know that Munna is quite comfortable interacting with humans! He is now accustomed to having jeeps and humans entering his area. He is the most adorable creature that you will ever come across in this park since he behaves just like your pet! He is the most entertaining tiger of this park. Initially in the previous years, at the beginning he was quite infamous for attacking the locals of the place; his reputation was very much different from his present one so much so that he killed other tigers and also ate their cubs. The fact that he is the ‘star’ of Kanha National Park is because of his daunting valor and ability to fight others.

3. Bheema- Another famous tiger of this park, Bheema, is also known as ‘the peaceful warrior’. He was born to Kankata, his father and Budbudi, his mother and has three other siblings. Mainly sighted in the Mukki and Kisli zones, he was given the title ‘peaceful warrior’ for a reason: he bore his injury marks with the pride of a warrior. Unfortunately, Bheema gave up his life after battling with the leg injuries that he received from a fight with another tiger of this park named Munna.

Conclusion- Other than these, you can also sight several other equally popular tigers of Kanha National Park and some of their names are Nak-Kata, Mahavir (there are two Mahavirs, male and female) and Red Eye. So contact any reputed travel company in Madhya Pradesh to visit and confront these beauties of Kanha National Park and get geared up for an adrenaline-rush adventure in the midst of a jungle!

Visit Madhya Pradesh’s 5 National Parks with i4u Travel Services

Madhya Pradesh, the home to exotic flora and fauna, is a huge state in central India. All the leading national parks of Madhya Pradesh are diverse, beautiful and also important from the point of ecosystem. There are various Tiger Reserves here in Madhya Pradesh and the most popular one is The Kanha National Park. If … Continue reading “Visit Madhya Pradesh’s 5 National Parks with i4u Travel Services”

Madhya Pradesh, the home to exotic flora and fauna, is a huge state in central India. All the leading national parks of Madhya Pradesh are diverse, beautiful and also important from the point of ecosystem. There are various Tiger Reserves here in Madhya Pradesh and the most popular one is The Kanha National Park. If you want to experience nature’s beauty in the true sense, pay a visit to Pench National Park. Pench National Park, the popular national park, inspired the Jungle Book. National Parks in Madhya Pradesh are the best in entire India and conserve vegetation and wildlife. More than 19% of the entire country’s tiger is conserved in wildlife sanctuaries of Madhya Pradesh. The glorious state of Madhya Pradesh is now addressed as the ‘Heart of India’. It attained name and fame during the Mughal rule for its scenic beauty which is mostly due to Narmada River that flows in the Satpura and Vidhya ranges.

Kanha National Park: the largest and the best National Park

“Jungle Book’ by Rudyard Kipling is totally inspired by Kanha & Pench National Park, the largest national parks in the entire state. Kanha National Park features lush greenery, beautiful ravines and tiny hamlets. The site is popular among the wildlife enthusiasts. This national park is an epitome of successful wildlife conservation of Barasingha or Hard Ground Swamp Deer that speaks about the immense dedication of local population and forest department. Catch the glimpse of sprawling tigers, blackbuck, chital, bison, woodpeckers, Spur Fowl, Jungle Cats, Hyenas and others. To optimize your experience, check out MP Tourism operated Baghira Jungle Resort, Kanha Safari Lodge and Gawa Kanha Resort.

Bandhavgarh National Park: the national park of mythological importance

The Bandhavgarh National Park is a beautiful forest known for abundance in vegetation and wildlife. The Bandhavgarh Fort is of tremendous importance and is thought to have been gifted by Lord Rama to his brother Laxmana. Dating back to some 2000 years ago, ‘Bandhav’ means ‘brother’ and ‘Garh’ means ‘Fort’. It has the highest number of Royal Bengal Tigers. The very sight of a wild and majestic tiger will fill you with awe.

While at Bandhavgarh, stay at MP Tourism operated White Tiger Forest Lodge

The Pench National Park derives its name from Pench River flowing through the forest won the ‘Best Management Award’ in the year 2011. In the Ain-i-Akbari, there is the description of this park and so it is being immortalized. You can find Sambhar and Chital in plenty here. More than 1000 species of plants can be located here.

While at Pench, stay at MP Tourism operated Kipling Court in Madhya Pradesh

Situated in the Panna district, visit Panna National Park during January and May to experience the best. The entire forest is lush green during the monsoons. There are popular mines here that shine with diamonds. Popular for waterfalls and some of the largest predators, Panna National Park can thrill you, excite you and even calm you totally. Spot majestic tigers and ‘Ghariyal’ here.

Satpura National Park

Deriving its name from Satpura Range, the national park in Madhya Pradesh covers 524 square kilometres. Satpura Tiger Reserve is popular for boat safari, elephant ride, Jungle Safari and night safaris. It is known for complete tranquility, absolute wilderness and the air of mysticism. Be careful not to wear too flashy clothes in Satpura National Park.

Tourists from all across the globe can visit Madhya Pradesh to experience its sheer natural charm, attractive locales and check out National Parks in Madhya Pradesh by booking a travel package from i4u Travel Services. You can get attractive discounts on every trip. Best offers can now be availed from i4u Travel Services. Enjoy the panoramic beauty of Madhya Pradesh National Parks by touring the state this time in the monsoons.

International Tiger Day, Significance & An Invite To Celebrate This Exciting Affair In The Tiger Reserves of Madhya Pradesh

International Tiger Day is an annual extravaganza to raise awareness for tiger conservation as well as its implications. This is held on the 29th of July each year as was decided in 2010 at the St. Petersburg Tiger Summit. The first & foremost query to be addressed is why so much hype on Tigers & … Continue reading “International Tiger Day, Significance & An Invite To Celebrate This Exciting Affair In The Tiger Reserves of Madhya Pradesh”

International Tiger Day is an annual extravaganza to raise awareness for tiger conservation as well as its implications. This is held on the 29th of July each year as was decided in 2010 at the St. Petersburg Tiger Summit.

The first & foremost query to be addressed is why so much hype on Tigers & its conservation.

In 1900, approximately 100,000 tigers were estimated to be living in the wild.

In the last 100 years,Tigers were almost on the brink of extinction as we lost more than 97% of them due to habitat loss, poaching as well as other reasons.

Out of the 3891 tigers worldwide, India is home to 2,226 wild tigers which is ⅔ of the world population followed by Russia & Indonasia.

Apart from the aesthetic beauty of the species itself, there are very crucial social economic reasons too demanding its active & responsible conservation.

A Tiger reserve is just not earmarked for the Tiger itself. They house many other animals such as the elephant, rhino, langur, barasingha, mongoose, river dolphin, olive ridley turtle, crocodile — not to speak of the millions of herbs, plants and trees.
Tigers are what conservationists scientifically term as the   “UMBRELLA” species. By attempting to conserve them, we save everything beneath their ecological umbrella – everything connected to them – including the world’s last great forests, whose carbon storage mitigates climate changes.

For the benefit of the commercially inclined, a tiger reserve offers the following :

  • Employment
  • Generation Agriculture (incidentally the famous IR-8 rice was discovered from the wild rice plants found in one such reserve)
  • Fishing fuel Wood
  • Fodder and Grazing
  • Timber
  • Pollination of Plants
  • Tendu Leaves
  • Carbon Storage and Sequestration (vital for climate protection against global warming)
  • Water and its Purification by Filtering Organic Wastes
  • Soil Conservation
  • Nutrient Cycling and moderation of Extreme events such as Cyclone Storms, Flash Floods.
    The other important verticals are cultural ones like tourism, education, research and development, and spiritual ones (like visiting temples within some of them).
    There was a recent article where Tigers were compared with Mangalyan ( India’s Mars Orbiter Mission ). The comparison may seem to be very bizarre but the new bio-economic analysis threw up interesting statistics, stating saving two big cats gives more value than the cost of India’s much-hyped maiden mission to Mars. The one-of-its kind analysis by a group of Indo-Australian team of scientists had published a paper titled ‘Making the hidden visible: Economic valuation of tiger reserves in India‘ in the journal Ecosystem Services. The team analysed the economic benefits accruing to the country from 6 Tiger reserves namely Corbett, Kanha, Kaziranga, Periyar, Ranthambore & Sundarbans. It says saving two tigers yields a capital benefit of about Rs 520 crore; in comparison ISRO’s maiden mission to mars Mangalyaan cost the country Rs 450 crore.According to the last estimate, India is home to 2,226 adult tigers which would mean a capital benefit of about Rs 5.7 lakh crore — almost equivalent to a third of the total currency that was demonetised by the government!

So conservationists say saving tigers makes a very good economic sense!

With only a few hundreds of tigers that still roam freely, the onus is on us to ensure that they continue to do so and also help in increasing their population to turn them into a thriving race yet again.

Madhya Pradesh, affectionately called as the “Tiger State of India” is abode to a significant population of India’s Tigers. Tourists & wildlife enthusiasts are drawn to Madhya Pradesh as it figures in the list of “Places to see Tigers in India”. With its expansive and dense forests and grasslands, the Heartland of India provides the perfect haven and sustenance for tigers. The state has also gained International acclaim when it was featured in the list of places from around the world that can be visited for tiger sightings.

A Trip to the National Parks of Madhya Pradesh Namely

Kanha, Bandhavgarh, Pench, Panna & Satpura will quench your thirst & portray a beautifully drawn picture of flora & fauna.

We at i4u Travels ensure that you can get your fill of tiger sighting leisurely, anytime of the year. Kanha National Park, Pench National Park and Bandhavgarh National Park are some of the more popular places that travelers keep on their radar while visiting Madhya Pradesh. Travel itineraries are designed enabling exclusive visits to the parks and the tour packages too allow a primary focus on these locations.

Bandhavgarh National Park with its dense flora provides an excellent atmosphere for tigers to reside. Spanning over an area of 446 sq kms, Bandhavgarh was awarded the status of a National Park in 1968. It is renowned for its high density of tigers and is frequented by tigers all the year round. The Park is divided into three zones (Magadhi, Tala, Khitauli) for tourists to experience the area in an enhanced manner.

Kanha National Park was officially known as a Tiger Reserve in the year 1973 and was ranked among the “Top 10 Famous Places For Tourists To Visit In India”. The area is vast and covers around 940 sq kms. Similar to Bandhavgarh Park, the area too is divided into four zones (Kanha, Kisli, Sarhi, Mukki) that allow visitors to take in the magnitude of the varieties of wildlife that have found a home in the dense deciduous forests.

Pench National Park, the final pit stop for Tiger Sighting was declared a sanctuary in 1977 and a national reserve in 1983. Though it comes later in the list of must-visit places to see tigers, it is an important place to travel to see the exclusive and nearly extinct Royal Bengal Tigers. The Park is divided into three zones (Touria, Karmajhiri, Jhamtara) and spans an area of 758 sq kms.

Safari Rides are one of the exciting ways to get around these parks and take in the exotic views that these parks have to offer. These can be pre booked and the services tailored to meet the specific demands of the clients and are the highlights of the entire trip.

i4u Travel Services is proud to be a part of TOFT –  ( Travel Operators for Tigers ) and  advocates & supports responsible tourism.

Come, visit Madhya Pradesh to celebrate this auspicious day and reward yourself with an experience of a lifetime amidst these mighty beasts.

 

Coffee Table Book on Kanha Tiger Reserve FOR RESIDENTS OF European Union, United Kingdom & The United States

We’re pleased to inform that the Coffee Table Book on Kanha Tiger Reserve can now be purchased directly by those residing in U.K, E.U & U.S.A, at a Price of US $ 65 /- per copy (including shipping & handling charges) !

We’re pleased to inform that the Coffee Table Book on Kanha Tiger Reserve can now be purchased directly by those residing in U.K, E.U & U.S.A, at a Price of US $ 65 /- per copy (including shipping & handling charges) ! Continue reading “Coffee Table Book on Kanha Tiger Reserve FOR RESIDENTS OF European Union, United Kingdom & The United States”