Monday 19 December 2011

maharashtra safari


Maharashtra Safari

Safaris in Maharashtra can be done mainly at Tadoba National Park, Sanjay Gandhi National Park and Navegoan National Park. Spreading over an area of 135 sq km, it consists of a deer park, an aviary and three beautifully landscaped gardens. One can also enjoy staying in a unique treetop house and riding a power or sailboat on lake. So, safari in this park is really a thrilling experience.

Tadoba National Park is known as 'The Jewel of Vidarbha' because of rich natural resources. It is a heaven for wildlife enthusiasts. A 12-seater minibus is also available at Tadoba for jungle safari for the convenience of the visitors. Binoculars and camera can be used for better viewing.

Then one can enjoy the lion and tiger safari at Sanjay Gandhi National Park. The park is also known as the Borivali National Park. The area was developed keeping in mind the natural habitats and habits of tigers, with ample tall grass, lakes, ponds and islands. A 5 m high and 2,200 meter long protective fencing surrounds the area.

Safari in Navegoan National Park

The Navegaon National Park is located in Navegoan in Gondia, Maharashtra. It is one of the most popular forest resorts in the Vidarbha region. Spreading over an area of 135 sq km, it consists of a deer park, an aviary and three beautifully landscaped gardens.

One can see tiger, panther, sambar, chital, langurs and other animals during the safari. Staying in a unique treetop house and riding a power or sailboat on the lake, are the other thrilling pastimes that the park offers.

Nearest airport is at Nagpur, which is 142 km away from the park, while Deulgaon on Chandrapur-Gondia railway line is the nearest railway station, which is 2 km away from the park. The nearest bus stand is Navegaon 10 km away from the park.

One can stay at the Rest Houses or Youth Hostel in Gondia. Apart from the regular suites and cottages, it also offers a unique tree top retreat with two suites and reservations by MTDC.

April to May is the best time to visit this national park. Temperatures are pleasant all year round. 4.00 am to 7.00 pm are the entry hours.

Safari at Tadoba National Park

Tadoba National Park spreads over 120 sq km, which is at an altitude of 200m. It is located 100 km south of Nagpur and 45 km north of Chandrapur. It is the oldest national park in Maharashtra. Tadoba National Park comes under Project Tiger reserve since 1993.

The national park is called 'The Jewel of Vidarbha', as it is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts. The main attraction is its jungle safari. A 12-seater minibus is also available at Tadoba for jungle safari for the convenience of the visitors. Binoculars and camera can be used for better viewing.

Nearest airport is at Nagpur, which is 158 km away from the park, nearest railhead is at Chandrapur (45 km away from the park).

Time: 6.00 am to 11.00 am and 3.00 pm to 6.00 pm

Sanjay Gandhi National Park Safari

Sanjay Gandhi National Park, also known as Borivali National Park is located at the suburb of Borivali, Mumbai. The main attraction of the park is its lion and tiger safari. One of the main attractions to the National Park is the lion safari, which has been drawing people to the park ever since it was started. The twelve-hectare Lion Safari Park with crisscrossed roads, offer close encounter with the majestic king, from special buses. There are about 25 lions and six tigers, including 2 white Indian tigers in the park.

The lion safari is done on a 12-hectare area, while tiger safari on 20 hectares. Thick dense forest covers the area, with different types of tress like teak, bamboo, ain, khair, kusum and others.

The area was developed keeping in mind the natural habitats and habits of tigers, with ample tall grass, lakes, ponds and islands. A 5 m high and 2,200 meter long protective fencing surrounds the area. Special cages have been made for tigers for having meals and sleeping at night. Two watch towers have been provided for the safety of the tourists.

Nearest airport is Santa Cruz, which is at a distance of 16 km for domestic air travel; nearest railway station is at a distance of 40 km in Mumabi.

Sanctuary Timings: 9.00 am to 5.30 pm
Safari Timings: Morning session: 9.00 am to 1.00 pm
Evening session: 2.20 pm to 5.20 pm