Wilderness Diaries

Let me ask you a question what do you think is more valuable a the sparkle of a diamond under the sun or the gleam in a tiger’s eyes at dawn.

Despite of what one thinks there was a place in India where you could find both at the same time.

Yeah it is actually true that Panna National Park, which is now a Tiger Reserve was once famous for its diamond mines and not its wildlife. Today the same soil that used to yield diamonds is now nurturing the stripes of India’s apex predator – the Royal Bengal Tiger.

Luxury Jungle Lodges can be a bit hard to understand. 

To understand them, you just have to imagine this— 

You’ve set out on a wildlife expedition after a very long time. You’ve worked hard at your company, and now you want to have the best experience possible. You want to witness breathtaking sunrises, feel the chill of misty mornings in the wild, and hear the roar of a tiger echo through the jungle as you sip coffee on your private deck. But you want to do all this in style — with as much, if not more, comfort than you enjoy at home.

Kabini National Park is in the southern part of Nagarhole Tiger Reserve which is in the heart of the state of Karnataka. It is found on the bank of the Kabini River which also gives the park its name. The park has picturesque landscapes made from the dense forests, the riverine habitats and, backwaters of the Kabini River. 

When people think of Bandhavgarh National Park, the first image that comes to their minds is that of a tiger emerging from its dense Sal forests. We all know that Bandhavgarh is renowned for being one of India’s most premier destinations for tiger sightings and has earned a reputation for being a wildlife paradise. But its big cat population is not the only thing that Bandhavgarh is known for; it has another treasure hidden there in its midst. The ancient Bandhavgarh Fort and its stone carvings tell us about the myths and legends of forgotten dynasties of the past. Here, you will find history and wilderness sharing the same stage and creating a destination which is quite different from any other.

Pench National Park is located in the heart of central India and is more than just a tiger reserve; it is like a living paradise for big cats. It is known for its rich biodiversity and thriving wildlife. When it comes down to making a list of Wildlife Destinations in India, Pench National Park definitely comes in among the top 5. It has dense teak forests and river landscapes. Despite that Pench is best remembered for one extraordinary tigress who has become legendary: Collarwali, affectionately called the “Supermom of Pench.”

Gir National Park lies right in the heart of Gujarat. It is a forest that tells a tale of resilience and revival, the last natural refuge of the Asiatic lion. The Asiatic Lion is quite different from the popular African Lion. It is a subspecies is which is much smaller and more compact than the African Lion. It also carries a distinctive fold of skin along its belly which makes it much more unique.
It was a species spread across Asia and the Middle East, but the Asiatic lion now survives only in Gir. This has made the park not just a wildlife destination but also a living heritage site for the world.
Gir is sort of like a pilgrimage for anyone passionate about India’s big cats. It is a place where conservation history has been written and still continues to unfold every day.

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Whenever you step into the dense forests of India’s tiger reserves, you will feel like every sound is a clue and every rustle will feel like a hidden drama that will unfold in the undergrowth. But some tigers have risen above being just a regular, elusive cat of the wild. They have become icons that have been etched into the memories of many, are whispered about by naturalists, and celebrated in the photographs of theirs that have been clicked.