Tourist Season opens up from October 1st at Ranthambore National Park

It is certainly good news once again for wildlife tourist lovers and first time wildlife adventure enthusiasts. The Ranthambore National Park will open its doors on October 1^st to herald in the tourist season for year 2014.

Currently Ranthambore National Park hosts the largest number of tigers, tigresses and cubs since its inception. Come and enjoy the beautiful wildlife consisting of leopards, deer, bears, hyenas, jackals, and a variety of birds too.

The park is opening up with some new eco-friendly rules and also one added route. Prior to this year, there were only nine routes designated for the jungle safari. But now there will be ten routes in the park. People visiting the park will not be allowed to carry packaged snacks and foods such as chips, chocolates, etc. to avoid littering in the park area. 

The drivers have been given strict warnings to not drive rashly within the Park territory or to crowd around the animals. The guides on the other hand have been advised and admonished to take special care that no one carries foodstuff on the safari, nor to throw any kind of food to the animals or create a nuisance for them, or else their licenses would be terminated and penal action would be taken against the offenders.

Safety Precautions a Must on Adventure Wildlife Safaris and Tours in India

It was indeed a very sad incident which occurred at the Delhi Zoo where a visitor fell into the enclosure of the White Tiger named Vijay, where the visitor met his untimely death. The video of that horrifying event was a scary scene which one normally wouldn’t forget for years to come. 

The Tiger, who still pondered for more than 10 minutes upon sighting the intruder in his enclosure, was aggravated by the restless crowd of visitors who pelted stones at him, to finally attack the youth.  The happening created quite a flutter amongst one and all. The lack of timely steps that could have been taken by the zoo personnel to save the human life seemed to be the talk of the town.

The point to say here is that one must take proper safety precautions while going to a zoo or on an Adventure Wildlife Safari to the various wildlife parks such as Ranthambore National Park, Kanha National Park, Bandhavgarh National Park & Pench National Park to name a few. The tour operators at Tigeroath.com are licensed and well trained to undertake the Jungle Safaris. The tour guides as well as the driver of the vehicles whether it is jeep safaris or canter safaris are well versed with the jungle trails and keep the vehicles at a safe distance from the animals such as Royal Bengal Tigers, Sloth Bears, leopards, hyenas, caracals and others.

Whether you are an individual tourist or a couple or a group of people, the basic thing to understand is that wildlife is best viewed from a safe distance. However, some overzealous people who tend to walk right up to the animals are calling for danger to their own life. So for your own good, follow the good advice of the tour guides and take home happy memories of your sightings rather than tales of woe. 

India natural habitat for more than half the world’s population of Tigers and Lions

India is indeed a very fortunate country in terms of exotic flora and fauna. More than 50% of the world’s tigers and lions are found here in India. The Royal Bengal Tiger and the Asiatic Lion are magnificent and mesmerizing creatures due to their mere presence itself.

The proud Asiatic Lions are found in the Gir Sanctuary in Gujarat State, whereas the Royal Bengal Tigers are found in nearly all parts of India from North to South and East to West as well as Central India. Some of the prime locations are the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve in Uttar Pradesh, Ranthambore National Park and Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary in Rajasthan, Kanha National Park, Panna National Park and Pench National Park in Madhya Pradesh, Bandhavgarh National Park in the Vindhya Hill Range of Madhya Pradesh, Periyar National Park in Kerala, Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand and Kaziranga National Park in Assam. 

Tigeroath.com is a Wildlife Tour Agency that operates in India and is instrumental in organizing wildlife tour and travel packages for individual, families, groups as well as corporate and research students and enthusiasts in India.

If you also wish to see the other animals such as the Indian Elephant, one-horned Rhinoceros, spotted leopards, deer, sloth bears, the beautiful avifauna comprising of peacocks, eagles, vultures, woodpeckers, flamingoes, herons, etc. we also organize wildlife photography tours packages for the same. 

Use of Technology for Protection and Conservation of Wildlife in India

The Ministry of Environment along with the Forest and Wildlife Conservation Departments has decided to the use of technology for protection and conservation of wildlife in India. Presently Royal Bengal tigers, Asiatic lions, leopards, the one-horned Indian Rhinoceros and the majestic Indian Elephant are considered as endangered species here in India.

The reasons for the animals being endangered are mainly due to poaching or road and rail accidents. Even though there are a considerable number of Wildlife National Parks and Sanctuaries present throughout India, but still it is a cause of concern for all animal lovers and conservationists.

The Ministry is currently considering the finalizing of Drones to be used in 10 sites as a takeoff venture. The drones would also be equipped with cameras for day surveillance as well as night vision cameras for after dusk operations. The battery powered drones would be functional for about 30 minutes on a minimum time span to an hour. The drones would be effective in monitoring individual and herd movements of animals and also help in sighting of poachers in the protected areas.

Whatever efforts that can be made to conserve the beautiful fauna of India is being rigorously implemented by all concerned in their own small and big ways. If the experiment shows successful results in the 10 sites, that would beckon good days for these beautiful animals of ours.

For maintaining a healthy ecological balance of nature, the existence of wildlife is a must. Tigeroath.com is a wildlife tour agent that organizes wildlife tour packages and jungle safari packages in the major national parks and wildlife sanctuaries such as Ranthambore, Bandhavgarh, Kanha, and Corbett National Park. 

Does Wildlife Survive Better in Captivity or in the Open Jungle ?

Now this is a question to debate upon. I’m sure most would say that wildlife survives much better in the jungles and wildlife sanctuaries that have been earmarked for preserving them in their natural habitats.

While some few would suggest that the species which are endangered due to human greed and ignorance would be much better in captivity.

Some efforts which were made to accommodate and breed a tiger couple in the Indore Zoo saw the birth of 4 cubs to the mother tigress. The zoo officials were very much elated at the news. But perhaps the required environment was not properly created for the mother and cubs, sad to note, 3 of the cubs died while the mother tried to shift them to another place in her enclosure. The fourth was also reported to be in a critical state and had been shifted to hospital for treatment.

Perhaps this might have not been the case if the cubs were born in their natural environment in the jungle. But then again there are other factors present there to endanger the little cubs lives such as other wild predators like hyenas, panthers and leopards who might see the little cubs as easy prey for them while the mother tigress may have gone for hunting of food for them.

So perhaps it was destiny that the cubs didn’t live on. But nevertheless efforts are underway to see that the tiger lives on whether in the wild or in captivity and our children of the future do not have to just see mere pictures of the beautiful Royal Bengal  Tiger like we see of the Dinosaurs of pre-historic eras.

There is also a vast difference in seeing a tiger in a barred enclosure to that of seeing it in the Indian Wildlife Sanctuaries and National Parks. Some of the most famous ones are the Jim Corbett National Park, Ranthambore National Park, Pench National Park, Kaziranga Tiger Reserve where you can also see the magnificent one-horned rhinoceros. 

Adventure Wildlife Tours in Tiger India

Wouldn’t you love to go on an Adventure Wildlife Tour in Tiger India and come face to face with the King of the jungle? Most of us must have seen the well loved cartoon the Jungle Book written by the English Author Rudyard Kipling in which the main characters were Mowgli – the man cub and Sher Khan – the Royal Bengal Tiger. The inspiration of the book was taken from the jungles of Kanha Wildlife Sanctuary by the author during his stay here in India.

But seeing a cartoon character and a real tiger is a completely different experience in totality. Tigers are also found in zoos and efforts are also made to increase their production by breeding them in captivity. But don’t you think it is much better to see the tiger in its own carefree territory rather than a caged environment.

The forest and wildlife departments organize safe and secure wildlife safaris for tourists from India and other countries of the world. Some come for the awe of the jungle, while some come for an educational trip, while some come on photography expeditions, while some are just fond lovers of the beautiful and natural flora and fauna that is found in the Indian sub-continent.

 

Whatever may be the reason, a boost in tourism helps in taking care of the wildlife and also helps in the economic growth of the surrounding regions. So take time out of your busy itineraries and visit the beautiful wildlife sanctuaries of Kanha National Park, Bandhavgarh National Park, Ranthambore National Park and revel in god’s beauty in the natural environment.

 

Photo Exhibition on the Royal Bengal Tigers

A tiger is one of the most beautiful animals in our world. It is also the embodiment of power and grace in the environment in which we live in. Initially there were 10 species of tigers found on Planet Earth. But now only 7 species remain because selfish man has killed 3 species and made it extinct.

Of the remaining 7 species the Royal Bengal Tiger is found in India alone and the population of more than 50% tigers found in the wild is in the forests and wildlife sanctuaries of India.

Very recently a photography exhibition was held at Jawahar Kala Kendra in Jaipur by a Gujarat State based photographer Mona Patel depicting on-site photos of tigers in major wildlife parks such as Ranthambore National Par, Dudhwa National Park, Kanha National Park, Kaziranga Tiger Reserve, Periyar Tiger Reserve, Pench National Park, Bandhavgarh National Park, Jim Corbett National Park, amongst others.

The exhibition was inaugurated by the Union Minister of Environment, Forests & Climate Change Mr. Prakash Javadekar who spent a considerable time at the exhibition. This is another step by an aware individual and wildlife lover to promote awareness of our rich flora and fauna and the need to conserve it from extinction at all costs.

Wildlife is a part of our Planet and it has an equal right of existence here. Take time out of your busy schedules to visit these wonderful animals in their natural environment and take part in Tours & Travel packages of National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries in India where you can see tigers, lions, elephants, rhinoceros, bears leopards, crocodiles, alligators, so many types of deer, and nearly 1000 varieties of birds along with smaller animals such as foxes, raccoons, hyenas, wolves, to name a few.

‘Save the Tiger’ – Need of the Hour

 Most of us must have heard of the popular slogan ‘Save the Tiger’ in news coverage, print media and the internet. But have we ever given a thought as to why such a slogan had to be created in the first place. Why was the Tiger population in danger of extinction? Was the greed of humans so great that they were bent upon annihilation of a magnificent and beautiful animal as the tiger? 

It is a shame to know that in a mere span of 50 years nearly 80000 to 100000 these beautiful and carefree tigers were literally hunted, poached and slaughtered to quench the thirst of egotistical brutes.  

History bears testimony to the fact that this evil and wicked sport of senseless animal hunting started during the Mughal era in India and continued well into the British Raj. 

Today only a few hundred tigers roam the wildlife nationalparks and sanctuaries in India because steps have been taken to preserve this radiant and awesome creation of nature. Nowadays one can see advertisements and loads of propaganda to promote tourism in India for seeing the tiger in its natural environment. The once fearless king of the jungle now dwells in the above kinds of protected habitats.

Royal Bengal Tigers and their cubs give rise to Tourism in India

Ranthambore Wildlife National Park is the largest National Park located in the State of Rajasthan in northwest India. The national park covers a vast area of about 400 sq. km. and is easily reachable from Sawai Madhopur – the nearest railway station from the park. It is also one of the major wildlife tourist destinations in India.

 It is home to the Royal Bengal Tigers which breed and live here in a safe and secure environment. The best time of visiting Ranthambore National Park is between the months of November to April end when the park throws open its gates to welcome wildlife tourists and nature conservationists. The park is also home to spotted leopards, nilgai, chital, sambar, hyena, sloth bear and wild boars.

The Forest Department had relocated tigers from Ranthambore to Sariska Tiger Reserve in 2008 to boost their growth and increase tourism opportunities there. Recent news and pictures taken from camera traps in Sariska Tiger Reserve show 2 tigresses - ST-2 and ST-10 have given birth to 2 cubs each in the past few months. 

The current population of tigers has shot up with 4 of the recent cubs at the Sariska Tiger Reserve. It is indeed a joyful moment for all wildlife enthusiasts and lovers to see those lovely and cute cubs following their mother and playing antics with her.

 This relocation exercise by the forest department has instilled confidence of increasing the population of tigers in India. These majestic beasts are a wonder of nature and also aid in economic development of the surrounding area where they dwell in by giving rise to wildlife tourism.

People from all over the world come to enjoy wildlife and take Indian Wildlife Sanctuaries Travel Packages well in advance of the tourist season through online bookings.