The Jungle - Page 4

Bhitarkanika National Park in Odisha, is set to reopen to tourists this Friday, following a three-month pause to safeguard the nesting saltwater crocodiles. From May to July, the sanctuary remained closed to provide a tranquil environment for the park’s famed reptiles, resulting

Vanghat, one of the most remote wildlife lodges in India, is nestled deep within the western wilderness of Jim Corbett National Park. Set on the banks of the Ramganga River, the lodge is accessible only on foot and by raft, promising a

Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno National Park (KNP), known as the first home to African cheetahs in India, has recorded a 19% increase in tourist visits in 2024–25 compared to the previous year, according to data released just ahead of its annual monsoon closure.

Uttar Pradesh’s Salkhan Fossils Park in Sonbhadra has earned a spot on the UNESCO Tentative List of World Heritage Sites, highlighting its global geological significance. Home to 1.4-billion-year-old stromatolites, the site is now recognized as one of the oldest known fossil parks

In a significant move to enhance wildlife conservation, Uttar Pradesh has approved the development of two new Rhino Rehabilitation Areas (RRA-3 and RRA-4) in Dudhwa National Park, Lakhimpur. Backed by a budget allocation of ₹1.5 crore, the initiative aims to protect rhinos

In a refreshing shift from seasonal closures, the Uttar Pradesh Eco-Tourism Board has announced India’s first monsoon safari in the Mohammadi range of Dudhwa National Park. While the rest of the park closes from June 15 due to rain-related challenges, this 24-kilometre

To address rising human-tiger conflicts outside protected zones, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change is set to launch the Tigers Outside Tiger Reserves (TOTR) project across 80 forest divisions in 17 states. Nearly 30% of India’s estimated 3,682 tigers are

Uttar Pradesh has introduced India’s first Vistadome jungle safari train, linking Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary, Dudhwa National Park and Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary. The train features specially designed coaches with large glass windows and transparent roofs, providing passengers with panoramic views of the forest

Noida is set to unveil a one-of-a-kind eco-attraction this July with the launch of its Jungle Trail—an imaginative wildlife park built entirely from scrap materials. Part of the city’s waste-to-wonder initiative, the 20-acre park will open to the public following a trial