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Rudyard Kipling’s “Jungle Book” & it’s Pench connection

Madhya Pradesh is a land that abounds in physical beauty, cultural heritage, tradition and historical background. It is a harmonious amalgamation of everything that is needed in life- spirituality, serenity, animalistic nature with a touch of history. The history of Madhya Pradesh is still astounding for the visitors; the famous Khajuraho temples is an excellent … Continue reading “Rudyard Kipling’s “Jungle Book” & it’s Pench connection”

Madhya Pradesh is a land that abounds in physical beauty, cultural heritage, tradition and historical background. It is a harmonious amalgamation of everything that is needed in life- spirituality, serenity, animalistic nature with a touch of history. The history of Madhya Pradesh is still astounding for the visitors; the famous Khajuraho temples is an excellent specimen of art and architecture and so is the Sanchi Stupa, Omkareshwar Temple, the town of Orccha, Gwalior and others seem to still dwell in the erstwhile times.

The bygone times seem to still hover over the entire state of Madhya Pradesh. One such person who has left his footprints in the sands of time is Major General Sir William Henry Sleeman (8 August 1788 – 10 February 1856)

Major General Sir William Henry Sleeman was a British soldier and a subsequent administrator in British India. He is best known for his work from the 1830s in suppressing the organized criminal gangs known as “Thuggee”.

Born in Stratton, Cornwall, he joined the Bengal Army and later served in the Nepal War between 1814–1816.

In 1822, his first posting in Central India was as in charge of Narsinghpur District.

He was subsequently elevated to the rank of Captain in 1825, and in 1828 assumed charge of Jubbulpore District ( now Jabalpur ).

Sleeman became the earliest discoverer of dinosaur fossils in Asia when in 1828, serving as a Captain in the Narmada valley region, he noticed several basaltic formations which he identified as having been “raised above the waters”. By digging around in the Bara Simla Hills, part of the Lameta formation near Jabalpur, he unearthed several petrified trees, as well as some fragmentary dinosaur fossil specimens. Also, the village Sleemanabad in Madhya Pradesh, India was named in his honour.

Sleeman wrote about wild children who had been raised by wolves with his notes on six cases. This was first published in the first volume of his “Journey through the kingdom of Oude” in 1848-1850 (1858) and reprinted in 1852 as “An Account of Wolves Nurturing Children in Their Dens”, by an Indian Official and in “The Zoologist” (1888). This caught the imagination of many and ultimately inspired Rudyard Kipling’s Mowgli character.

Rudyard Kipling
                                Rudyard Kipling

Interestingly, the Pench National Park in Madhya Pradesh has been the source of inspiration behind Rudyard Kipling’s ‘Jungle Book’. Almost everyone has seen this fantastic movie; what makes this movie memorable is the animals. The bear(Baloo), tiger(Shere Khan), Panther(Bagheera) and the wolves(Akela and Raksha), in reality also inhabits the Pench National Park. Located in the districts of Seoni and Chhindwara, this park is named after River Pence, a pristine river that flows through the park.

The Park allows its visitors to daze and interact with the wild animals and one could do so by consulting any renowned travel agent in Madhya Pradesh. Numerous animals like Royal Bengal Tiger, wild boar, Indian leopard, fox, striped hyena, barking deer and other captivating creatures are found in this Park. In addition, it is also home to more than 285 species of birds. If you are a wildlife enthusiast, visiting the Pench National Park is a must; if you want to witness the harmonious union of humans and animals, visiting this Park would be the right choice. You can also go for boat rides from Pench to the nearby islands and enjoy the time in the midst of Mother Nature.

Meet Collarwali, the Supermom of Pench Tiger Reserve!

Madhya Pradesh is a state that abounds in amazing tiger population. Some of the tigers are also named and are most popular than you can imagine. If you contact a tour operator in Madhya Pradesh, you will be surprised to see the tigers who are the celebrities of this state; they awestruck their visitors with … Continue reading “Meet Collarwali, the Supermom of Pench Tiger Reserve!”

Madhya Pradesh is a state that abounds in amazing tiger population. Some of the tigers are also named and are most popular than you can imagine. If you contact a tour operator in Madhya Pradesh, you will be surprised to see the tigers who are the celebrities of this state; they awestruck their visitors with their charming personality, aristocratic nature and sprightly exuberance.

Some of the tigers that have been in the spotlight in the past are Munna, Bheema, Rajaram and among the females include Neelam, Mahavir, Dhwajhandi and most recently is Collarwali, a 13-year-old tigress residing in Pench Tiger Reserve.

The reason why Collarwali has grabbed the limelight is that she has given birth to four cubs in the last week of January,2019. Reproducing offsprings is considered to be the ultimate role of a female but the fact that has made Collarwali more popular is that at her present age of 14 years, she has given birth to a total of 29 cubs in different litters in the last ten years. The forest officials hold this as a rare record because an average feline’s lifespan is 14-15 years and Collarwali has performed the role of a female exceptionally well at this age by giving birth to four cubs this year.

In terms of beauty and health, Collarwali is beyond words- she looks great with no sign of old age or infirmity. With her present health condition, forest officials have said that she could make a record by surviving beyond 20 years and still give birth to younger ones.

According to Vikram Singh Parihar, field director, “ There is no doubt about the beauty of the tigress. Its eyes and walk sway all. At the (current) age of 14, this big cat has given birth, which itself is the most pleasant surprise. The tigress is a prolific breeder and a cub-raiser.” Previously, this beautiful tigress has given birth to 25 cubs in seven different litters and 21 cubs out of 25 stays in this reserve.

Going back to Collarwali’s history, she was born in September 2005 to tiger ‘Charger’ and tigress ‘Badimata’. She was given the name ‘Collarwali’ which is a Hindi word meaning ‘The Collared One’. The ‘queen of Pench’ draws a large number of tourist from all around the world, every year and brings in huge revenue for the Pench Tiger Reserve. The tourists are lured to visit Pench Tiger Reserve to witness the majestic beauty of this tigress and admire her young children. The great surge in the tiger population is a great way to compensate for the loss of 28 tigers in the last few months. The tourists have recently spotted the tigress enjoying her motherhood with her cubs and all of them are in good health conditions.

Did you know? Collarwali’s mother, Barimada, has also featured in BBC network’s popular documentary named ‘Spy in the Jungle’. Collarwali is also the first cub among her siblings to demarcate her own territory in the core area of her mother’s range. So it can be said that being a ‘supermom’ runs in the genes!

Collarwali first gave birth to three cubs in the year 2008. But unfortunately, out of inexperience, she couldn’t nurse efficiently when her cubs suffered from pneumonia and they died. Again in the same year, she littered four more cubs and this time they all survived. From 2008-2013, this magnificent tigress has given birth to 18 cubs and 14 of them survived. In addition, Collarwali is as famous as ‘Machhli’ of Ranthambore in Rajasthan, another feline who died in August 2016 and was known to be the world’s oldest big cat.

According to the last tiger count in 2014, the population of the tigers was between 35 and 49. And now Panna Tiger Reserve is home to more than 60 tigers.

6 Facts That Will Make You Find A Tour Operator in Madhya Pradesh

India has always been a treasure chest for the outsiders to come, plunder and rule. But thankfully, the country still remains as the most unique in terms of its culture and heritage. It is rightfully said, ‘India is a land of cultural diversity’. The reasons that make India a diverse country is its rich ethnicity, … Continue reading “6 Facts That Will Make You Find A Tour Operator in Madhya Pradesh”

India has always been a treasure chest for the outsiders to come, plunder and rule. But thankfully, the country still remains as the most unique in terms of its culture and heritage. It is rightfully said, ‘India is a land of cultural diversity’.

The reasons that make India a diverse country is its rich ethnicity, various states and their various cultures. One such state that should be included in every traveller’s list is Madhya Pradesh and there are reasons for it. So find a reliable tour operator in Madhya Pradesh before you read the reasons that make this state a proud part of the Indian country.

Let us look at some of the amazing facts about this state that will surely leave you craving for more!

 

1. Strategic location- Madhya Pradesh is often referred to as ‘the heart of India’. The word ‘Madhya’ spells out the geographical location- ‘in the center’ and so it forms the heart for India. Also, the state is the second largest one after Rajasthan, occupying about 308,000 sq.km of the total area.

2. A state with shifting capital- Does it remind you of Jammu & Kashmir? While Jammu & Kashmir has a summer and a winter capital, this is not so with Madhya Pradesh. Nagpur, like Kolkata(Calcutta, as the British government named it) was the first capital after India’s independence but in 1956, Bhopal became the new capital.

3. Khajuraho, a world heritage site- Khajuraho is a brilliant specimen of architecture in the 10th century. The engraved sculptures portray various erotic postures and expressions in an aesthetic way. One who possesses a fine sense of art and architecture, this place is a must-visit. And the most amazing fact is that this place is declared as a world heritage site and the reasons for doing so will be clear as soon as you visit this place.

4. Home to the oldest rock art- The caves of Bhimbetka are responsible for making Madhya Pradesh proud. It is one of the oldest collections of a cave and is 600 in total number. Every year, the footfall in this state is increasing and one of the main attractions for the tourists is this cave. It is a perfect place to appreciate some exquisite and marvellous paintings and rock carvings. Moreover, these caves are again a world heritage site.

5. The origin of Kumbh-fair- Madhya Pradesh also gives place to Ujjain, ‘The City of Temples’. It is called so because it has some of the most popular temples of India. Kumbh-Mela is a religious gathering that is held every year on the banks of river Shipra, in Ujjain. This gathering is marked by various purifying rituals and also some delicious street foods.

6. Residence for exotic wildlife- The state is naturally blessed with a large variety of wildlife creatures and bird species. Kanha National park and Bandhavgarh National Park are must-visit places if you are a hardcore wildlife enthusiast. The former park is noted for its special attempt in saving tigers; the population of tigers is huge in this park and you will be surprised to come across some human-friendly tigers too! The latter has a mixed variety of all mammals, insects, reptiles and birds.

Conclusion- There is no doubt why Madhya Pradesh is one of the most popularly visited cities in India. So set your dates, pack your bags and get ready to have a fantastic trip in ‘the heart of India’ and make the best of your lifetime.