The Tiger States of India and the tigers

Scenario of tiger population:

National animal of our country is none other than Tiger. India is the only country which has a large number of Wild Tigers. India must be having 4000 tigers. According many surreys, it has been proved that there are around 3000 tigers left due to recently increased hunting. In 1973, Tiger Project was begun to raise the situation of tigers. At that time India comprised only 1800 animals.

Tigers of India are spread across the country.

Some national parks comprise many tigers. Kanha National Park

has 102 tigers and Sunderbans has an extreme population of 270. You can spot only few tigers in the Wildlife Sanctuaries. It is difficult to find uninhabited and nocturnal animals.

Another state Rajasthan is known as a paradise for a huge spectrum of wildlife including Tigers. In 1985, the ratio of tigers’ population was 35, reported after survey. The Ranthambore Sanctuary came under the Project Tiger in 1979 and became a national park in 1982.

Still people need more wildlife preservation laws and knowingness. It is essential to make Indian sanctuaries a safe haven for tigers. In India, there are only few parks who allow you to a realistic chance of seeing tigers.

States/ Reserves of Tigers:

India consists of many tiger reserves where one can have best chance to spot tigers. In the foothills of north side of Uttar Pradesh, Corbett Park is known for tigers. On the other hand, you will find Kanha National park in M.P. and Ranthambore in Rajasthan.
Due to the population of Tigers, Madhya Pradesh has become very popular. Madhya Pradesh’s Ka is Tiger state which is famous as the heat of India. Madhya Pradesh is also home to the India’s religions. State of Madhya Pradesh is rich in its diverse wildlife and diverse traditions. There are many historic forts, national parks, palaces and temples to explore. In Madhya Pradesh, you can explore various sanctuaries such as Bandhavgarh, Kanha, Vanvihar, Madhav national park etc.

The geography of Rajasthan sets out from the bleak desert, scrub-thorn dry woodlands to wetlands and lush, green forests. National Parks like, Ranthambore, Bharatpur, Sariska are major national parks which has a wide series of tigers. Other national parks include Sitamata, Darrah, Chambal, Tal Chapper, Jamwa Ramgarh, Kaila Devi.

Bengal is another state, Royal Bengal tiger is the national animal of India. You can have incredible sights of tigers. The tigers of Bengal are marked with dark stripes, long tail, huge paws and danger teeth. Royal Bengal Tiger of India is regarded as the King of the Jungle. The tigers of Bengal are the largest big cats of India.

Tiger Reserves of India are popularly known as Tiger Parks. These tigers are related through a large preservation effort called 'Project Tiger'. Amongst all national parks, four of them are the most breathtaking destinations, often visited and well known.

Royal Bengal Tigers are discovered in protected jungles of India, and across India like Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar and Bangladesh.

Tiger Reserve in India part 5

Bori Satpura National Park
Situated near Bori and Panchmarhi Sanctuaries, in the satpura range of Mahadeo Hills this Park was set up in 1981. The park comprises of sal, teak and bamboo plantations. The woods are spread out and the terrain is rugged with deep valleys, gorges and waterfalls. Another highlight of this place is the vast Tawa reservoir. The exclusive range of wildlife found here includes
barking deer, bison and a rich medley of birds such as cuckoo, parakeet, peafowl, woodpecker, hornbill, cormorant and heron. The best time to visit this place is between the months of January-June.

Melghat National Park
Located in Amravati district in Central India, Melghat National Park is 25 km from Chikaldhara hill resort in the Satpura Ranges. Spread over a 1674 sq km, this reserve is believed to have 80 tigers which live in the interiors of the reserve. Established as a sanctuary in 1967 and declared as a reserve in 1974, the landscape here is mainly rocky and rugged which is a natural protection from the poachers. The wildlife here comprises of sloth bears, flying squirrels and monkey apart from other species. There are 2000 gaurs which makes it the second largest reserve in these terms. Summers are the best time for Tiger sightings and winters are great for bird watching.
The best time to visit this place is between the months of October and June. Safaris are carried out here but only between December and June.
Pench Maharashtra
Located in the southern Satpura Hills and extended a little in Madhya Pradesh, Pench Tiger Reserve spreads across 758 sq km. It was given the status of tiger reserve in 1992. The reserve gets its name from the Pench River. The park has a rich fauna. The Wildlife here includes Wild Pig, the Nilgai, the Chital, the Gaur, the four-horned Antelope, the Muntjac and many more. Tiger sightings are rare here. The Pench National Park remains open from 5 am to 7 pm for tourists. The best time to visit is the months between February and April.

Tadoba Andhari National Park
Located in Chandrapur Maharashtra, Tadoba was declared a national park in 1955. This is one of the few parks which is home to an Asiatic lion. Estabilished in 1935 and declared as a tiger reserve in 1995, the park also called Jewel of Vidharba. The best thing about this park is that the entire park is accessible. The forest tracks here are bestowed with rich green vegetation. It is also the second Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra. The wildlife exclusive to this reserve is bears, gaur, nilgai, marsh crocodiles, barking deer, panther, and flying squirrel. Best time to visit this place will be between the months of November and March.
Dampa National Park
Located 130 km from Aizwal, in Mizoram in Kolasib District this park was upgraded to a tiger reserve in 1994 covering a sprawling 100 sq km area. The landscape here is undulating with hills spread all around; the park has elephant back safari facilities. The wildlife exclusive to this park is serow, porcupine, hornbill, red jungle fowl, dove, myna and crested serpent eagles. Best time to visit this place is between the months of November to march.