JAIPUR: Two tiger reserves in the state, Ranthambore National Park and Sariska Tiger Reserve, will be partially closed for tourism this monsoon from July 1 to September 30.
Like previous years, safari in zone 6 to 10 of the Ranthambore will be opened for tourists. The tourism in Ranthambore instantly gained momentum after the park was opened after a hiatus of two-and-half months. Since June 25, 2,356 wildlife tourists have visited the park. However, tourists will now have to wait for another three months to go for safari in zone 1 to 5.
An official said, “Following the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA)’s directions, the jungle safaris in the core area of tiger reserve is ceased during monsoon. It will allow forests to rejuvenate and tigers to breed.”
In Sariska, tourists can go for safari on routes, including Tehla- Kalighati, Umri junction and buffer zones.
The stakeholders at STR are elated as on the decided routes there is a possibility of better sighting of tigers for tourists. “Earlier, wildlife tourists coming to Sariska for safari during this season was feeling duped as there was zero sighting. We have requested the administration to at least open one route where there is possibility for tiger sightings.”
For the past few years, reserves have been open for tourists as forest administration believes that tourism helps to monitor tigers and check illegal grazing, poaching and deforestation. Also, it’s not risky for tourists as barring few jungle tracks, most of the park terrains where tourism is allowed remains dry.
A senior official at RNP said, “Every year, zones are open for tourism keeping in mind the safety of the tourists and condition of roads. Also, we open zones in parks on rotation basis for three months round the year wherein each zone would be closed for three months,” he said.
Like previous years, safari in zone 6 to 10 of the Ranthambore will be opened for tourists. The tourism in Ranthambore instantly gained momentum after the park was opened after a hiatus of two-and-half months. Since June 25, 2,356 wildlife tourists have visited the park. However, tourists will now have to wait for another three months to go for safari in zone 1 to 5.
An official said, “Following the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA)’s directions, the jungle safaris in the core area of tiger reserve is ceased during monsoon. It will allow forests to rejuvenate and tigers to breed.”
In Sariska, tourists can go for safari on routes, including Tehla- Kalighati, Umri junction and buffer zones.
The stakeholders at STR are elated as on the decided routes there is a possibility of better sighting of tigers for tourists. “Earlier, wildlife tourists coming to Sariska for safari during this season was feeling duped as there was zero sighting. We have requested the administration to at least open one route where there is possibility for tiger sightings.”
For the past few years, reserves have been open for tourists as forest administration believes that tourism helps to monitor tigers and check illegal grazing, poaching and deforestation. Also, it’s not risky for tourists as barring few jungle tracks, most of the park terrains where tourism is allowed remains dry.
A senior official at RNP said, “Every year, zones are open for tourism keeping in mind the safety of the tourists and condition of roads. Also, we open zones in parks on rotation basis for three months round the year wherein each zone would be closed for three months,” he said.
