There are more than fifty tiger
reserves in India these are tiger conservation units managed by the State
Government and NTCA. Apart from management of the park and making policies they
set rules for tiger tourism. Tiger tourism in Indian parks is set by rules and
regulations.
Tiger tourism makes it possible
for tourists, naturalists, wildlife photographers, and filmmakers to visit the
park. The excursions are set by rules and regulations, especially in the core
area of the park.
Tiger Parks
The tiger parks are divided into the inner core which is
inviolate, and only forest guards are allowed to enter the whole area. Their
job is to protect and preserve the ecosystem and the wild animals. They also
tend to illegal entries, wood loggers, poachers, and forest fires.
Tourism in Core
Tourists are restricted to 20% of the core which is divided
into zones. Each zone is restricted, and visitors cannot trespass. The
restriction is placed as per the tourist permit. The safaris are constructed
early day and late evening till dusk. A fee is charged for excursions and the
forest guard who accompanies the open jeep is registered with the forest
department. Some parks allow a whole-day safari where there is no restriction
for zones and they can be crossover within the 20% area. Some reserves also
allow nocturnal safaris for two and a half hours.
Tourism in Buffer
Zone
Tourism is also allowed in the buffer zone which is the
outer ring of the park. Areas are marked for buffer safari as the rest of the
ring is inhabited by human settlers. Buffer zone safaris could be interesting
and tigers and bears can be seen by chance. Animals from the core often venture
into the outer ring surprising the tourists. Buffer zone safaris are ideal for
birding as the habitat is usually mixed forests with water holes.
Safari Permit
For tiger safaris in the park a permit is required, this
permit is issued by the State Government. Some permits are issued online like
in the case of the Central Government a site called MPOnline. Other states offer
the facility of booking safaris from the field director's office.
Both for overseas and domestic travelers a permit is a must.
This permit should be booked in advance as entry is limited. You can book a
safari online at MPOnline Portal for reserves in Madhya Pradesh or from the
field director's office at other destinations. You can also book permits
through tour operators in India or the hotel you have reserved.
Traveling for Tiger Safari
Most of the reserves are situated in remote areas so carry
essentials and cash. Carry medicine and beverages and yes camera, wildlife, and
bird books. Book reputed luxury hotels and make firm travel arrangements.
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