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Beyond Tigers: India's Secret Safari Gems
7 Oct
Summary
- Discover diverse Indian wildlife beyond famous reserves.
- Experience unique landscapes from granite hills to river gorges.
- Explore less-common destinations like Bera, Satpura, and Valmiki.
India offers rich wildlife experiences beyond its well-trodden tiger circuits. Destinations like Bera in Rajasthan present a unique landscape where leopards inhabit granite hills and coexist with the local Rabari community, alongside species like striped hyenas and desert foxes.
Satpura National Park provides an alternative for travelers not solely focused on tigers, featuring sloth bears, dholes, and abundant birdlife. This region also allows for diverse exploration methods including walking safaris, cycling, and canoeing along the Denwa River.
Pench National Park serves as an accessible introduction to Central India's wildlife, with diverse habitats supporting tigers, leopards, and dholes, and is famously associated with Rudyard Kipling's 'The Jungle Book'.
Valmiki Tiger Reserve in Bihar, bordering Nepal, is Bihar's sole tiger reserve, boasting sal forests and grasslands. Its tiger population has shown significant growth, increasing from 31 in 2018 to an estimated 54 in 2022.
Satkosia, in contrast, emphasizes the Mahanadi River's importance, offering a different safari formula. Known for its gorge and riverine wildlife like mugger crocodiles and diverse bird species, it's ideal for experiencing river scenery and conservation.
