Satpura Tiger Reserve, Madhya Pradesh

Satpura Tiger Reserve, Madhya Pradesh

Satpura Tiger Reserve is a tiger reserve located in Narmadapuram and Chhindwara Districts of Madhya Pradesh in Central India. The tiger reserve derives its name from the Satpura Range. This tiger reserve is situated in the Satpura landscape in the Deccan peninsular biogeographic zone of central Indian highlands.

History

The forests of the Satpura Tiger Reserve was first explored by Captain James Forsyth of Bengal Lancers in 1857 while he was searching for Indian Freedom Fighter Tantya Tope. It is one of the first declared Reserved Forest Area of India due to its ecological and commercial importance. The national park was established in 1981. The national park was declared as a Tiger Reserve in 2000. The national park won the TOFT Wildlife Tourism Award in the year 2010 for “Most Visitor Friendly” wildlife destinations.

The Tiger Reserve

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Safari

The core zones available for safari are Bheemkund (Churna), Madhai, Mallupura, Panaarpani (Pachmarhi). The buffer zones available for safari are Burgodi (Pipariya), Jamani Dev, Parsapani, Tamia Delakhari. The reserve is usually open for tourists from 16^th of October to 30^th of June.

Safari Timings:

Winter: 

·      Mornings: 06.00 am to 10.00 am

·      Evenings: 02.30 pm to 05.30 pm

Summer: 

·      Mornings: 05.45 am to 09.30 am

·      Evenings: 03.00 pm to 06.30 pm

Activities

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Contact

Satpura Tiger Reserve,

Narmadapuram District,

Madhya Pradesh, India

Phone: +91 7574 254 394

Email: ddsatnp.hbd@mp.gov.in / dirsatpuranp@mp.gov.in

Connectivity

There three entrance gates for Satpura Tiger Reserve namely Madhai Gate, Panarpani Gate and Bheemkund Gate. The most popular gate is Madhai Entry Gate. The Madhai Entry Gate is situated at about 19 Kms to the south of Sohagpur on the Narmadapuram to Pipariya route. The Panarpani Entry Gate is situated in Pachmarhi Hill Station and located at about 7 Kms from Pachmarhi Bus Stand. The Bheemkund Gate is situated on the Narmadapuram to Betul route and located close to Tawa Reservoir.

The Madhai Entry Gate is located at about 18 Kms from Sohagpur Railway Station, 19 Kms from Sohagpur Bus Stand, 41 Kms from Pipariya, 62 Kms from Narmadapuram, 65 Kms from Itarsi, 81 Kms from Panarpani Entry Gate, 89 Kms from Pachmarhi, 119 Kms from Bheemkund Gate, 141 Kms from Narsinghpur, 146 Kms from Bhopal Airport, 151 Kms from Betul, and 231 Kms from Jabalpur.

Location

Colomb Beach, Palolem, Goa

Colomb Beach, Palolem, Goa

Colomb Beach is a public beach located in Palolem Village in Canacona Taluk in South Goa District of Goa, India. This beach is also called as Colom Beach. It is situated in a small horseshoe-shaped bay between the Palolem and Patnem Beaches. It is considered as one of the most remote beaches of South Goa. The beach is covered with golden sand with some splashes of black stones. The beach is surrounded by peculiar rock formations and thick vegetation from three sides.

This beach is entirely safe for swimming. It is not crowded like other popular and commercial beaches. There is a special unique rock called Pandava's drum in the beach. It is said that if you throw a stone into the rock and if it hits a certain place, you can hear a sound very similar to the sound of the drum. The northern end of the bay is bordered by Neptune’s Point, the rocky outcrop that separates Colomb beach from Palolem beach.

Connectivity

The beach is located at about 2 Kms from Patnem Beach, 2.5 Kms from Palolem Beach, 2.5 Kms from Canacona Railway Station, 3 Kms from Canacona Bus Stand, 10 Kms from Agonda, 39 Kms from Margao, 64 Kms from Goa Airport and 72 Kms from Panaji. It is situated between the Palolem and Patnem Beaches.

Location 

Butterfly Beach, Agonda, Goa

Butterfly Beach, Agonda, Goa

Butterfly Beach is a tiny beach cove located near Agonda Village in Canacona Taluk in South Goa District of Goa, India. This beach is situated between Palolem and Agonda beaches. It is one of the most secluded and lesser known beaches of South Goa. It is enclosed by a thick forest on one side and leading to the open sea on the other. It is so named as the surrounding trees attract a wide variety of butterflies occasionally. It is also one of the few places in Goa to sight the playful dolphins. Tourists need to hike down through a small forest from top of the hillock. This beach is mostly accessible by a boat (ferry) ride from the nearby beaches.

Connectivity

The beach is located at about 5 Kms from Agonda, 7 Kms from Canacona Bus Stand, 7 Kms from Canacona Railway Station, 7 Kms from Palolem Beach, 37 Kms from Margao, 62 Kms from Goa Airport and 69 Kms from Panaji. Buses are available from Canacona and Margao regularly. The beach is situated on Margao to Canacona route.

Location

Agonda Beach, Canacona, Goa

Agonda Beach, Canacona, Goa

Agonda Beach is a public beach located in Agonda Village in Canacona Taluk in South Goa District of Goa, India. Agonda Beach is one of the four beaches in Goa designated as turtle nesting sites under the Coastal Regulation Zone 2011 notification. This beach was ranked on TripAdvisor's "Travelers Choice" as fourth in Asia and first in India by TripAdvisor in 2016. It is situated to the north of Palolem Beach.

The Beach

This beach is a 3 kms long pristine stretch of beach. It is one of the cleanest beaches of Goa and surprisingly less crowded. It is an excellent spot for sunbathing, swimming and relaxing because of the fewer crowds. It is famous for its astonishing view of sunset around the Agonda cliff. It is considered as one of the most romantic beaches in Goa. The borderline of the shores comes up with beautifully aligned coconut trees and palm trees.

Local fishermen take tourists to sea on boat rides for sighting dolphins for certain price. The beach stretch has an ancient Agonda Church, the Saint Anne's Church and few academic institutions. The beach serves as a nesting ground for olive ridley sea turtles during the month of September. There is one more beach on the north side of Agonda cliff called Cola beach which has an adjoining lagoon.

Connectivity

The beach is located at about 1 Km from Agonda Bus Stand, 9 Kms from Canacona Bus Stand, 9 Kms from Canacona Railway Station, 9 Kms from Palolem Beach, 37 Kms from Margao, 61 Kms from Goa Airport and 68 Kms from Panaji. Buses are available from Canacona and Margao regularly. The beach is situated on Margao to Canacona route.

Location

Cola Beach, Goa

Cola Beach, Goa

Cola Beach is a crescent-shaped beach located in Cola Village in Canacona Taluk in South Goa District of Goa, India. It is one of the remote and most secluded beaches of South Goa. It is surrounded by green vegetation, coconut plantations, and some hilly terrain flanking the south and north sides of the beach. The beach is actually divided into two parts namely North Cola, and South Cola, with a small hill separating the two parts. North Cola beach is 800 meters long, while South Cola at 145 meters is much smaller.

The most distinguishing feature of this beach is its fresh water lagoon. This fresh water lagoon can be seen on the northern side of the beach and is formed by a small river called Khola. This beach is called Cola / Khola Beach named after this river. This beach is suitable for swimming and diving. This beach is listed as one of the top 25 beaches of India in TripAdvisor's 2016 Traveler’s Choice awards. Cola Beach lies to the north of Agonda Beach. It is also ranked 12^th on the list of most beautiful beaches of TripAdvisor in 2018. 

Connectivity

The beach is located at about 2.5 Kms from Cajumol Bus Stop, 8 Kms from Agonda Beach, 11 Kms from Agonda, 11 Kms from Cabo de Rama Fort, 17 Kms from Canacona Railway Station, 17 Kms from Canacona Bus Stand, 58 Kms from Goa Airport and 65 Kms from Panaji. Cola is situated on Agonda Beach to Cabo de Rama Fort route. The access to the beach runs through a dusty mud road from Cola village.

Location

Palolem Beach, Goa

Palolem Beach, Goa

Palolem Beach is a public beach located in Palolem Village in Canacona Taluk in South Goa District of Goa, India. It is considered to be one of the  most beautiful beaches of Goa. Palolem beach was ranked the 20^th best beach in Asia and India's fifth best beach by TripAdvisor.

The Beach

The beach is about 2 Km long and is crescent-shaped. One can view the entire beach from either end. Both ends of the beach consist of rocks jutting out into the sea. The depth of the sea increases gradually, being shallowest at the northern end of the beach, making it safe for average swimmers, and the currents are not fast. It is largely unspoiled and is inhabited by both local fishermen and by foreign tourists who live in shacks along the shore or in the main village itself. The beach attracts many international tourists, mainly during the winter season between November and March. Tourists can indulge in yoga classes, dolphin-spotting trips, Scuba diving, fishing, kayaking, Ayurvedic massages and silent discos.

Connectivity

The beach is located at about 2.5 Kms from Colomb Beach, 2.5 Kms from Canacona Railway Station, 3 Kms from Patnem Beach, 3 Kms from Canacona Bus Stand, 10 Kms from Agonda, 39 Kms from Margao, 63 Kms from Goa Airport and 71 Kms from Panaji. It is situated between the Agonda and Patnem Beaches.

Location

Bhoora Khon Waterfall, Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh

Bhoora Khon Waterfall, Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh

Bhoora Khon Waterfall is a waterfall located in Mamoni Village near Shivpuri City in Shivpuri District in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. This waterfall is one of the three famous waterfalls in Shivpuri.

The Waterfall

This waterfall is a cascade waterfall situated in the depths of dense forests. The waterfall has a total height of 25 metres. The waters are said to have medicinal properties and are believed to be good for skin ailments. There is a Shiva Linga at the bottom of the cascade. The waterfall can be reached after a trek of about 30 minutes. The best time to visit this fall is from October to March, although these falls remain open throughout the year.

Connectivity

The waterfall is located at about 9 Kms from Shivpuri, 10 Kms from Shivpuri Railway Station, 11 Kms from Shivpuri Bus Stand, 107 Kms from Gwalior and 120 Kms from Gwalior Airport. The waterfall is situated on Shivpuri to Gwalior route.

Location