Jaipur: Two tiger reserve 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 Ranthambore will be opened for tourists. Tourism in Ranthambore quickly gained momentum after the park opened after a gap of two and a half months. Since June 25, 2,356 wildlife tourists have visited the park. However, now tourists will have to wait for three more months to go for safari in Zone 1 to 5.
An officer said, “After National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCAJungle Safari in the core area of the Tiger Reserve is closed during monsoon. This will allow forests to rejuvenate and tigers to breed.”
In Sariska, tourists can go for safaris on routes including Tehala-Kali Ghati, Umri Junction and Buffer Zone.
stakeholders STR Excited as there is a possibility of better sighting of tigers for tourists on the designated routes. “Earlier, wildlife tourists were coming Sariska Feeling cheated on having zero viewing for safaris during this season. We have requested the administration to open at least one such route where tigers are likely to be sighted.
For the past few years, the reserve has been open to tourists as the forest administration believes that tourism helps to monitor tigers and prevent illegal grazing, poaching and deforestation. In addition, it is not risky for tourists as most areas of the park where tourism is permitted, except for a few jungle tracks, remain dry.
A senior RNP official said, “Every year, zones are opened for tourism keeping in mind the safety of tourists and the condition of the roads. In addition, we open zones in parks on a rotation basis for three months throughout the year, with each zone being closed for three months.
Like previous years, safari in Zone 6 to 10 of Ranthambore will be opened for tourists. Tourism in Ranthambore quickly gained momentum after the park opened after a gap of two and a half months. Since June 25, 2,356 wildlife tourists have visited the park. However, now tourists will have to wait for three more months to go for safari in Zone 1 to 5.
An officer said, “After National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCAJungle Safari in the core area of the Tiger Reserve is closed during monsoon. This will allow forests to rejuvenate and tigers to breed.”
In Sariska, tourists can go for safaris on routes including Tehala-Kali Ghati, Umri Junction and Buffer Zone.
stakeholders STR Excited as there is a possibility of better sighting of tigers for tourists on the designated routes. “Earlier, wildlife tourists were coming Sariska Feeling cheated on having zero viewing for safaris during this season. We have requested the administration to open at least one such route where tigers are likely to be sighted.
For the past few years, the reserve has been open to tourists as the forest administration believes that tourism helps to monitor tigers and prevent illegal grazing, poaching and deforestation. In addition, it is not risky for tourists as most areas of the park where tourism is permitted, except for a few jungle tracks, remain dry.
A senior RNP official said, “Every year, zones are opened for tourism keeping in mind the safety of tourists and the condition of the roads. In addition, we open zones in parks on a rotation basis for three months throughout the year, with each zone being closed for three months.
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