Melghat Tiger Reserve

Madhya Pradesh

During my visit to Melghat Tiger Reserve, I had the opportunity to explore its rich history, understand the complexities of human-wildlife conflict, and learn about the ongoing conservation efforts to protect tigers. I was captivated by the reserve's forest villages, where traditional ways of life coexist with the challenges of preserving wildlife. As I ventured deeper into the reserve, I witnessed a remarkable array of wildlife, each glimpse reinforcing the importance of these conservation initiatives in safeguarding both the ecosystem and its majestic inhabitants, like the tigers that roam these rich landscapes.

Camp Elephants with their Mahavats (Elephas maximus)

People of the Forest

Gaur (Bos gaurus)

Crested serpent eagle (Spilornis cheela)

Sambar deer (Rusa unicolor)

Indian roller (Coracias benghalensis)

Barking deer (Muntiacus muntjak)

Gray Langur (Semnopithecus entellus)