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A streak of tigers and a rare kingfisher!
‘How many tigers have you seen in a single safari?’ This is a common question we get from several guests. Usual answers…
A caterpillar that mimics its own droppings!
The forested premises of Singinawa Jungle Lodge are home to several amazing creatures. Big or small, these creatures provide nothing…
Singinawa: Beyond The Sacred Forest
Singinawa Jungle Lodge, as you know, is located in the buffer zone of the Kanha Tiger Reserve. Even though tiger conservation is very…
My Love for trees and plants!!
“Trees are poems that the earth writes upon the sky.”– Kahlil GibranI don’t exactly recall when I discovered my love for trees. Maybe I…
Phen Sanctuary
Located in the vicinity of the Kanha Tiger Reserve, Phen Sanctuary has led to some wonderful experiences for me. It’s an…
My Latest Sojourn to Singinawa
There are few places in the world that offer a fresh perspective on every visit. Singinawa is, I am proud to say, one of them…
Breakfast after the Tiger
The renowned National Parks of India which are scattered through the vast country attract a host of wildlife enthusiasts from around the world…
Nights at Singinawa Jungle Lodge- the story of the Gliding Squirrels
The 110 acre expanse of wilderness that is Singinawa Jungle Lodge encompasses Sal forests, riverine forests, grasslands…
First Day in the Jungle
October-1st 2016 – Ours was the first vehicle to enter the Kanha National Park,Madhya Pradesh and , it was a fantastic feeling, especially…
Mud Wallowing
We had a show stopper this morning – walking down the road as though it were a ramp, was a stunningly beautiful Sambar Stag…
Grace from Mother Nature
Game drives at the Kanha National Park always instil the adrenaline to spot one of the big cats. Its in that rush of excitement that…
Tiger in the mist
It is now that time of the year, when its misty and cloudy during the morning hours. This morning I decided to fulfill my dream…
Killing Instincts of the Weaver Ants
During the construction of our newly positioned machaan at the end of the Maidan I heard the sound of scratching in the nearby…
Mirror Image
We waited nearby for about 45 minutes, when suddenly we heard the eruption of a Barking Deer’s alarm call. With high voltage…
It’s always a matter of chance
After a very quiet afternoon safari, we were enjoying the sight of Langur antics in a nearby tree, and listening to the dwindling song…
An Evening Drive Into Kanha National Park
The temperature was pleasant as we left for our afternoon drive. After the long wait for the season to start, I was quite excited. I…
Rare Behavioural Patterns
“To have behavioural patterns an animal must move different parts of its body in a coordinated manner” Which behavioural patterns do…
A Sudden Twilight Encounter
What do we normally expect to see prior to a park safari? Obviously a big cat! But we rarely anticipate moments shared with…