What if we just left Tigers become extinct?

When we visit Bandhavgarh National Reserve to enjoy Bandhavgarh Tiger Safari, our trip gets completed only when we could have successfully captured dozens of snaps of tigers doing their natural activities. We often feel disappointed when we couldn’t find a tiger in the entire trip. Did you think what would happen if all tigers are disappeared from our global ecosystem? Read on to know more about the impact on our planet without these ROYAL BIG CATS.

Ecosystem Imbalance

If an element is removed from a fragile ecosystem, it will leave a long-lasting negative effect on our biological system. This impact may be on natural habitats, local communities and other species around the tiger. Since tiger lives at the topper level of food chain, it regulates the population of wild pig, deer, wild gaur and antelope. When tiger is out, their population will grow up and up and there is no one to control them. This excessive population will devastate the whole vegetation in the forests and insects and small animals wouldn’t be capable to survive. If these insects will enter into the agricultural lands, our food source will be lost. If the plants cannot grow because of this excessive population of wild herbivorous, the soil in the jungles will become infertile and these forests will fade away on which everything depends today.

Other negative effects on the absence of tigers

1.   Human Welfare and Ecosystem: We are living because fresh air, clean water and natural food system and forest resources are in the eco-system on which tigers also depend. These ecological resources will be at huge risk with the absence of tigers.

2.   Lack of Ecotourism Employment opportunities: Most NGO’s and government-owned organizations and programs are surviving in the market because tigers are alive. If tigers are disappeared, all the opportunities for local communities will get disappeared.

3.   Co-extinction of prey species: If a major species is gone from food chain, it will tend to knock-on impact on other species. Extinction of leading predator means extinction of inner species which means threatening of other species in food chain.

4.   Another species of tigers will be killed: If the Royal Bengal Tigers are lost in this century, poachers will start killing other species of tigers and eventually all tigers will be exploited.

5.   Climatic Impacts: If tigers become extinct, the forests, which are now protected by necessary habitat, would come to an end with extensive growth of real estate development, agriculture and illegal logging. As a result, 15% of greenhouse gases and large amount of CO2 will be emitted in the ecosystem due to deforestation which leads to negative climatic impacts.

Species Lives because Tigers Live

The species which will be disappeared eventually if tigers gone are sloth bear, brown bear, sun bear, elephant, Dhole, clouded leopard, lion-tailed macaque, amur leopard, musk deer, orangutan, saola and rhino.

Bottom Line

We shall have no reason to go for tiger safari and enjoy the accommodations in Bandhavgarh resorts if this endangered cutest species will not exist.

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Rising Tiger Population of India – A positive result of Wildlife Conservation

Since tourists especially visit national parks and wildlife sanctuaries to explore the amazing big cat species of black strips hunting alone, Royal Bengal Tigers are not just tourist attraction in Indian fauna. There is a fear in these endangered yet magnificent species because of which they carry their charisma with themselves. Humans are either forcefully or intentionally involved in illegal activities such as poaching of wild animals. These activities are the major reasons of dropping the population of tigers since past one decade. Hence, cautious Government of India had introduced Project Tiger in various national parks to stop this reducing figure and for taking measures to mount them.

What’s the good news from Project Tiger?

Since 2011 census, the efforts of conservatory measures are showing positive results. According to per-year counting for every four years across India, 225 more tigers have been counted in last census, since 2007. Today, it’s now 1706 rather than just 1411. 70 tigers from Sunderban were also counted in the year 2007. In this way, National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) had been given a proposal to count tigers every year.

Contribution of Protected Areas

The Pas (Protected Areas) such as wildlife sanctuaries, national parks and tiger reserves are playing a vital role in conservation of tiger population in India. Several schemes and conservation measures such as Project Tiger are employed properly to protect these habitats. In the Protected Areas of Project Tiger, these national parks are included in Madhya Pradesh –

1.   Kanha National Park: The state of Madhya Pradesh has given the title of “The tiger state of India” for a specific reason. Being the home of nine national parks and around 27 wildlife sanctuaries and tiger reserves, Project Tiger is running successfully with an intention to protect tigers. Today Kanha National Park is contributing Project Tiger by attracting thousands of tourists and increasing revenues in Tourism Industry.

2.   Bandhavgarh National Park: Wildlife lovers don’t like anything of their safari in Bandhavgarh when they couldn’t spot any tiger over there. There are some general awareness programs commencing to spread awareness of importance of tigers as how tigers play a great role to save the future of mankind on earth. Hence, Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve is enjoying these benefits with having several resorts at Bandhavgarh. However, there are many areas which are conserved such as Ranthambhore, Jim Corbett NP, Kaziranga, Pench, Periyar, Bandipur, Sariska and etc. Being the PA’s, they are enjoying several benefits of these conservation programs. Various NGOs as well as government organizations are supporting these programs.

Here’s which are supported by whom…..

1.   Ranthambhore has tigers and various other wild animals protected by an NGO named “Tiger Watch”.

2.   In the year 1997, WWF was started Tiger Conservation Program to protect tigers from the edge of extinction.

3.   Tiger Conservation Awareness Campaign Vans was also started by Wildlife Protection Society of India (WPSI) with an aim to educate villagers about importance of tigers in mankind.

4.   Global Tiger Recovery Program is an initiative to save tigers.

Tiger Reserve is enjoying these benefits with having several resorts at Bandhavgarh

3 National Parks of India most-preferred hotspots in the world

Deforestation, poaching, revenge hunting, Chinese medications, and livestock pressures are some of the evil reasons due to which population of our royal big cats is decreasing at an alarming rate. We all love the tigers, but exactly what should we do to save their existence?

Thankfully, there are numerous organizations overwhelmed about the threatening conditions of tigers’ existence and they are implementing huge efforts on their projects to save this endangered species. Some of these organizations are Indian Forest Services, Wildlife Institute of India and National Tiger Conservation Authority taking strict measures to safeguard tigers. They are implementing various effective projects like Travel Operators for Tigers. Most of us strongly believe that Eco-Friendly Tourism can play a vital role to safeguard the tigers.

How Tourism can do this?

According to Julian Matthews (Founder and Chairman of Travel Operators for Tigers), tourism gives amazing protection to the tigers by passive monitoring and exploring them.

This is true there is a substantial impact on the overall importance of the national parks of tourism. For instance, when domestic and foreign tourists stay at Bandhavgarh hotels or book Bandhavgarh tour package, tourism increases local and international revenues of the government. Rather than just upgrading rangers’ management, tourism also improves the vigilance of naturalist guides, conservationists, tourists and hotel owners. In this way, our royal tigers get protection from all sides.

Despite of threatening existence, tigers are still surviving with their iconic tourist importance. More than half of the revenue of tourism comes only with these existence of these ‘striped golden’ cats. Being the most sought after point of interest for the tourists, Tigers are the lifeblood of national parks. Hence, most of the revenues from tourism are spend directly on the conservation of highly-significant tigers. These are tigers only which are responsible for handsome amount of revenues from tourism in India.

According to a survey……

Around 1411 tigers were left in India by 2008, which is a sudden downfall from over 3642 in the year 2002. In fact, this is a rough estimate and many conservation organizations claim that lesser than 1411 tigers are living in India till date.

Role of tourism in conserving tigers

Roughly 10 out of 37 tiger reserves organize Tiger Tourism in India. Saving tigers by tourism is still a million-dollar question whose accurate answer is not revealed yet. However, National Tiger Conservation Authority still has reasons to prove how tourism is saving tigers. The national parks and sanctuaries are conserving a large population of tigers left in India.

International funding is also using to conserve the tigers along with government funding. Some countries like South Africa are making maintenance cost for the national parks from the tourism. Hence, it is important for the Wildlife Tourism of India to learn something from these countries. Only a small percentage of maintenance cost is collected at wildlife sanctuaries of India.

Bottom Line

During the period of rainfall when tourism is slow, the wild poaches are activated to start their business without being caught by the hoteliers, tourists and tour operators. Hence, it is important for the government to upgrade the population of tigers by taking strict measures.

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How Tourism in India will help save the existence of Tigers?

Deforestation, poaching, revenge hunting, Chinese medications, and livestock pressures are some of the evil reasons due to which population of our royal big cats is decreasing at an alarming rate. We all love the tigers, but exactly what should we do to save their existence?

Thankfully, there are numerous organizations overwhelmed about the threatening conditions of tigers’ existence and they are implementing huge efforts on their projects to save this endangered species. Some of these organizations are Indian Forest Services, Wildlife Institute of India and National Tiger Conservation Authority taking strict measures to safeguard tigers. They are implementing various effective projects like Travel Operators for Tigers. Most of us strongly believe that Eco-Friendly Tourism can play a vital role to safeguard the tigers.

How Tourism can do this?

According to Julian Matthews (Founder and Chairman of Travel Operators for Tigers), tourism gives amazing protection to the tigers by passive monitoring and exploring them.

This is true there is a substantial impact on the overall importance of the national parks of tourism. For instance, when domestic and foreign tourists stay at Bandhavgarh hotels or book Bandhavgarh tour package, tourism increases local and international revenues of the government. Rather than just upgrading rangers’ management, tourism also improves the vigilance of naturalist guides, conservationists, tourists and hotel owners. In this way, our royal tigers get protection from all sides.

Despite of threatening existence, tigers are still surviving with their iconic tourist importance. More than half of the revenue of tourism comes only with these existence of these ‘striped golden’ cats. Being the most sought after point of interest for the tourists, Tigers are the lifeblood of national parks. Hence, most of the revenues from tourism are spend directly on the conservation of highly-significant tigers. These are tigers only which are responsible for handsome amount of revenues from tourism in India.

According to a survey……

Around 1411 tigers were left in India by 2008, which is a sudden downfall from over 3642 in the year 2002. In fact, this is a rough estimate and many conservation organizations claim that lesser than 1411 tigers are living in India till date.

Role of tourism in conserving tigers

Roughly 10 out of 37 tiger reserves organize Tiger Tourism in India. Saving tigers by tourism is still a million-dollar question whose accurate answer is not revealed yet. However, National Tiger Conservation Authority still has reasons to prove how tourism is saving tigers. The national parks and sanctuaries are conserving a large population of tigers left in India.

International funding is also using to conserve the tigers along with government funding. Some countries like South Africa are making maintenance cost for the national parks from the tourism. Hence, it is important for the Wildlife Tourism of India to learn something from these countries. Only a small percentage of maintenance cost is collected at wildlife sanctuaries of India.

Bottom Line

During the period of rainfall when tourism is slow, the wild poaches are activated to start their business without being caught by the hoteliers, tourists and tour operators. Hence, it is important for the government to upgrade the population of tigers by taking strict measures.

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5 India’s renowned National parks pleasing for Wildlife Tour

The total lands of India are widely covered by around 80 national parks. In fact, some national parks are wider and even more attractive than others. Many visitors head into these parks especially to spot tigers. Actually, the likeliness of watching the tigers varies from the number of tigers and the total area of national park, which is different in all parks. But these 5 national parks in India won’t leave you hopeless when it comes to spot tigers.

1.   Jim Corbett: Oldest National Park of India, Jim Corbett is located in Nainital of Uttarakhand State. The park got its name from the conservationist Jim Corbett. The park has properly conserved India’s most endangered Bengal Tigers. The initiative held here by the Government of India is Project Tiger with an aim to protect Bengal Tiger. 

2.   Kanha National Park: Located in the heart of India, Kanha National Park is stretched over the total area of over 940 sq. km. between Mandla and Balaghat regions. Royal Indian Bengal Tiger is said to be the crown of Kanha National Park and the world-famous “Jungle Book” was inspired from this park.

3.   Bandhavgarh National Park: Located in Umaria of Madhya Pradesh, Bandhavgarh National Park is known as one of the popular and finest Indian national park. The nature lovers, wildlife enthusiasts and adventure lovers generally visit the park from all over the world especially to enjoy Bandhavgarh tiger safari. Established as a National Park in the year 1968, Bandhavgarh is stretched at the total area of over 448 sq. km. In the jungle safari of famous Bandhavgarh forests, the visitors can explore tigers in their own natural habitat. For a great accommodation, Bandhavgarh resort is most preferred option because it enjoys panoramic views of the park.

4.   Ranthambore National Park: Located at Eastern Rajasthan, Ranthambore National Park is sandwiched among the Vindhyan Plateau and the Aravalli Hill Ranges. Chambal from the south and Banes River from the North flow through the streams of Ranthambore National Park. In addition, six constructed canals and several perennial streams are also going through this pristine wildlife park. Stretched over the total lands of 1334 sq. km., this national park is a house of around 300 living tree and 50 aquatic plant species, 300 bird species and 30 mammals.

5.   Sundarban National Park: Being around 4100 sq. km. land reserve, Sundarban is a shelter of largest number of wild number of wildlife of the nation with rivers, creeks and several water formations. Being an exotic tourist paradise, this national park is best option for the adventure lovers. Being the home of around 270 Royal Bengal Tigers, the park also houses Wild Pigs, Deer, Monkeys, Kingfishers, Herons, White-bellied Eagles, Turtles, Estuarine Terrapins, Crocodiles, Ganges Dolphins, Water Monitors and varieties of fishes and birds. 

Bottom Line

If you are an adventure or nature lover, you would definitely find something unique in these five national parks. They have many things to explore which have their own importance. They all have best accommodation facilities in common.

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Bandhavgarh National Park: Everything you need to know about

Set in the low lying areas of wooden Vindhya Ranges encompassed with cliffs, the wetlands of Bandhavgarh National Park are covered with reeds and grasses to make it best living home of exotic species of flora and fauna. Nestled among the Vindhya Ranges, the national park was first introduced when Maharaja of Rewa passed its ownership to the Government of India in the year 1968. Today, the total land area of Bandhavgarh National Park is spread over 448 sq. km. The lands of the park are mainly covered by Sal forests which are known as the major tree covering in the whole park after Bamboo. The park was officially declared as a Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve in the year 1993.

Routes to reach Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve

By Air: Located at the close distance of about 230 kms, Khajuraho is considered to be the nearest airport which connects national park to Agra, Delhi and Varanasi.

By Rail: Lies in Katni-Bilaspur route of South Eastern Railway, Umaria is the nearest railway station with the total distance of just 30 km. Satna is another railway station with convenient distance of around 117 km on the Mumbai-Howrah route of Central Railway.

By Road: Lies on both Rewa-Umaria and Satna-Umaria highway routes, Bandhavgarh is connected with distinct cities – by 230 km from Khajuraho via Satna, by 340 km from Varanasi via Rewa, by 75 km from Katni, by 115 km from Rewa, by 30 km from Umaria, and by 250 km from Kanha. From Katni, Rewa, Satna and Umaria, you can reach the park by using Madhya Pradesh State Road Transport Buses.

Wildlife Attractions in Bandhavgarh

Flora: In the 1960s, the park was only extended to 106 sq. km. with only 25 tigers and then it has gained a highest population of tigers. Now, the park is stretched over the total lands of 448 sq. km. and about half of the jungles of Bandhavgarh are packed by lush green Sal trees and hills are surrounded with mixed forests. In the north, the grasslands and stretches of Bamboos are set in the core of park in its 32 naturally wooded hills.

Fauna: The Maharajas of Rewa have enjoyed hunting in this park as it was once a Shikargah for them. Since 1968, Bandhavgarh is National Reserve and hunting is totally banned. White Tigers were first spotted here by the Maharajas of Rewa. Apart from the tigers, Bandhavgarh is also a home of Nilgai, Elephants, Chausingha, Chinkara, Chital, Wild Boar and Jackal and Fox.

Best time to Visit

You can visit the reserve from the middle of November to June because the entry is not available from rainy season of July to early November. For accommodation, Bandhavgarh resorts offer almost all homelike facilities.

Options of Park Trip

You have two options of safari in Bandhavgarh – either Jeep Safari or Elephant Safari. From Early morning to evening, Jeep Safaris are available with a tour guide from forest department. On the flip side, Elephant Safaris are mostly available only in early morning especially to track tigers for which many tourists visit.

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3 National Parks in Madhya Pradesh known for best Safari Experience

Located at the heart of India, Madhya Pradesh is renowned as a hub of breathtaking wildlife sanctuaries, national parks and wildlife forests. If you are a big-cat lover, you should make a wildlife tour to Madhya Pradesh. Among various wildlife sanctuaries, these three ngational parks are the heaven of planet’s most furious predator and the crown of India tourism – Tiger.

Most Visited National Parks in Madhya Pradesh

1.   Kanha National Park: Spread over 940 sq. km. of total land area among Mandla and Balaghat, Kanha National Park is known as MP’s largest national park. Popularly called as “The Wild Magic” inspired from Rudyard Kipling’s bestseller “The Jungle Book”, Kanha National Park has a major population of fauna including Leopards, Sloth Bear, Spotted Deer, Wild Pigs, Indian Wild Dog and the ROYAL BENGAL TIGER.

Kanha National Park houses around 300 bird species, according to latest statistics. Additionally, during your tiger safari India, you can explore Mahua, Saj, Sal, Banyan, Bel, Bahera, Jamun, Semai, Indian gooseberry and various other species of flora in the park. Thousands of tourists are attracted to the wildlife of Kanha National Park. To visit this park, November to June is best period.

2.   Bandhavgarh National Park: Better known as Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, the national park is spread about 448 sq. km. and renowned for India’s highest Bengal Tiger population. Apart from tigers, Bandhavgarh National Park also houses Gaur, Wild Boar, Bengal Fox, Asiatic Jackal, Wild Cat, Red Jungle Fowl, Egyptian Vulture, Dove, Cobra, Parakeet and Python. Bandhavgarh is not just limited to explore fauna species; this is also the house of lush green flora including Dhaora, Sal, Arjun, Tendu, Palas, Amla, Salai, Dhaman, Camar, Bamboo and Mango. Above all, visitors feel themselves unlucky if they couldn’t find any tiger. There are some resorts at Bandhavgarh which offer warm hospitality with panoramic view of the jungle.

3.   Panna National Park: In the year 2007, this wildlife sanctuary has been awarded for best maintenance by the Government of India. In Panna National Park, you will explore some of the most desired species of fauna including Antelope, Tigers, King Vulture, Jackal, Blossom-Headed Parakeet, Frog and Crocodiles.

However, visit to this wildlife sanctuary never completes with exploring its greenery. Salai, Aonla, Kullu, Bel, Mahua and Achar are some of the most fascinating trees which shower their beauty in the jungle. October to June is the best season to explore this sanctuary.

Accommodation Options in National Parks

In all these three parks, they are loaded with best options of comfortable and exciting stay to the Indian and foreign tourists without the lack of anything. In Bandhavgarh, you can also choose to stay in tree house if you want to experience wilderness around you 24 hours. They provide full protection to their guests and they have electrical fencing around their resorts. So there is no chance for any animal to cross the boundaries. In addition, they also provide world-class accommodation with 3-star to 5-star amenities and facilities to make you feel like home.  

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