India Travel Forum | IndiaMike.com - Indian Wildlife and National Parks http://www.indiamike.com/india Looking for Lions in Sasan Gir or prowling for tigers in Corbett Tiger Reserve. Where do you go when nature calls? en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:12:37 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.indiamike.com/india/images/misc/rss.jpg India Travel Forum | IndiaMike.com - Indian Wildlife and National Parks http://www.indiamike.com/india What bug is this? (Sneng or Fart Bug) http://www.indiamike.com/india/indian-wildlife-and-national-parks-f74/what-bug-is-this-sneng-or-fart-bug-t95556/ Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:42:06 GMT A friend has recently been sprayed by a but in NE India, leaving a contagious rash. As he says, "The sore has now become white and pussy and oozes. It has spread across the neck and now on the face after itching it." When others come in contact with the rash, they get it, too. They need to figure out treatment but only know the colloquial names: sneng bug or fart bug in Assamese.

Anyone know what this is? Either an English name or scientific name?

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]]> Indian Wildlife and National Parks *jyoti* http://www.indiamike.com/india/indian-wildlife-and-national-parks-f74/what-bug-is-this-sneng-or-fart-bug-t95556/ Trip to Wayand and around in April May 2010 http://www.indiamike.com/india/indian-wildlife-and-national-parks-f74/trip-to-wayand-and-around-in-april-may-2010-a-t95512/ Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:12:56 GMT Dear All, We group of 5 couples with kids are planning to go to Wayanad -- primarily for giving kids the experience of jungle and wild life spotting. Request all the readers if you can advise an itinerary, we all are going from Mumbai. We have roughly 6 days of holiday and 1 day travelling. We plan to take a flight from Mumbai to Calicut and start our trip from thereon. I request the fellow travellers to guide what is the ideal locations in Wayanad - we plan to stay for around 2 night (hope this is good enough) and from thereon move to some hill station nearby -- say Kodai. Suggest any other location where we can spent 3/4 nights near to Wayand. Also we are confussed, will we get better bet of wild life experience at Wayand or at Bandipur so the entire plan may change. If any of you have visited this location -- kindly share your experience Dear All,

We group of 5 couples with kids are planning to go to Wayanad -- primarily for giving kids the experience of jungle and wild life spotting.

Request all the readers if you can advise an itinerary, we all are going from Mumbai.

We have roughly 6 days of holiday and 1 day travelling. We plan to take a flight from Mumbai to Calicut and start our trip from thereon.

I request the fellow travellers to guide what is the ideal locations in Wayanad - we plan to stay for around 2 night (hope this is good enough) and from thereon move to some hill station nearby -- say Kodai. Suggest any other location where we can spent 3/4 nights near to Wayand.

Also we are confussed, will we get better bet of wild life experience at Wayand or at Bandipur so the entire plan may change.

If any of you have visited this location -- kindly share your experience ]]> Indian Wildlife and National Parks mnagaria http://www.indiamike.com/india/indian-wildlife-and-national-parks-f74/trip-to-wayand-and-around-in-april-may-2010-a-t95512/ Is Periyar wildlife park open http://www.indiamike.com/india/indian-wildlife-and-national-parks-f74/is-periyar-wildlife-park-open-t95408/ Sun, 15 Nov 2009 04:35:51 GMT Hi there, Does anyone know if Periyar wildlife resort in Kerela is open after the boating accident last month. Apparently boating on the lake is now closed and I would like to know if this applies to the whole park or are things like bamboo rafting and trekking still available? Thanks for your help. Claire Hi there,

Does anyone know if Periyar wildlife resort in Kerela is open after the boating accident last month. Apparently boating on the lake is now closed and I would like to know if this applies to the whole park or are things like bamboo rafting and trekking still available?

Thanks for your help.

Claire ]]> Indian Wildlife and National Parks globe_traverser http://www.indiamike.com/india/indian-wildlife-and-national-parks-f74/is-periyar-wildlife-park-open-t95408/ Best park/reserve of Kerala http://www.indiamike.com/india/indian-wildlife-and-national-parks-f74/best-park-reserve-of-kerala-t95327/ Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:27:21 GMT I'm planning on spending some days in a park/reserve in Kerala, but with the amount of parks available, it's pretty difficult to decide which one to visit.

Can anybody give me some recommendations? I prefer wildlife/game over landscape for this specific trip.

Thanks,

Carla ]]> Indian Wildlife and National Parks carla2009 http://www.indiamike.com/india/indian-wildlife-and-national-parks-f74/best-park-reserve-of-kerala-t95327/ Bandhavgarh Fort http://www.indiamike.com/india/indian-wildlife-and-national-parks-f74/bandhavgarh-fort-t95085/ Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:14:48 GMT My husband and I ( with 4 children aged 9 to 15 ) will be holidaying in India during January. One of our first stops is Bandhavgarh National Park with the hope of spotting some tigers.
I'm keen to walk up to the fort but am concerned about exposing the kids to any possible danger considering the trail leads past caves and waterholes frequented by tigers presumably looking for an easy meal. Is it sensible to walk this track? Any suggestions would be welcome,
thanks in advance! ]]> Indian Wildlife and National Parks koki http://www.indiamike.com/india/indian-wildlife-and-national-parks-f74/bandhavgarh-fort-t95085/ Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary, AP http://www.indiamike.com/india/indian-wildlife-and-national-parks-f74/eturnagaram-wildlife-sanctuary-ap-t94729/ Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:27:23 GMT Hello
I am organising a trip to Warangal, we're going as a group of 4 families. we would like to visit the Eturnagaram WLS when we're there.

The information on when to go, what to do etc, even provided by the forest department is woefully inadequate.

If someone has been there, can you tell me about where you stayed, contact # if any, when you went, restrictions inside the forest, getting a guide to help spot the flora/fauna etc.

thanks much
Suj ]]> Indian Wildlife and National Parks sujathar http://www.indiamike.com/india/indian-wildlife-and-national-parks-f74/eturnagaram-wildlife-sanctuary-ap-t94729/ Urgent advise: Ranthambore vs Bandhavgadh http://www.indiamike.com/india/indian-wildlife-and-national-parks-f74/urgent-advise-ranthambore-vs-bandhavgadh-t94660/ Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:41:41 GMT Hi all!! My first post on this brilliant forum. After a recent trip to Corbett, have been bitten with the safari bug. Looking forward to making another trip in January first week, slightly undecided between Bandhavgadh and Ranthambore. So far my understanding: Ranthambore: More beautiful forest as well as great fauna (along with a fort); however erratic tiger sightings Bandhavgadh: Drier forest; but chances of tiger sightings much much higher Though tiger sighting is clearly a target; still leaning towards Ranthambore. Any thoughts? Also, any reccomendations on places of accomodation in either places would be really welcome. Hoping to hear from well travelled.... Thanks Hi all!!

My first post on this brilliant forum. After a recent trip to Corbett, have been bitten with the safari bug.

Looking forward to making another trip in January first week, slightly undecided between Bandhavgadh and Ranthambore.

So far my understanding:

Ranthambore: More beautiful forest as well as great fauna (along with a fort); however erratic tiger sightings

Bandhavgadh: Drier forest; but chances of tiger sightings much much higher

Though tiger sighting is clearly a target; still leaning towards Ranthambore. Any thoughts?

Also, any reccomendations on places of accomodation in either places would be really welcome. Hoping to hear from well travelled....

Thanks ]]> Indian Wildlife and National Parks worldundermyfeet http://www.indiamike.com/india/indian-wildlife-and-national-parks-f74/urgent-advise-ranthambore-vs-bandhavgadh-t94660/ Tigers Disappearing From Rajaji National Park http://www.indiamike.com/india/indian-wildlife-and-national-parks-f74/tigers-disappearing-from-rajaji-national-park-t94635/ Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:36:24 GMT After Sariska and Panna now it is Rajaji National Park. According to 2005 tiger counting 24 tigers were to be there. Now they says only 12 can be traced. Unofficially they admitted the remaining may have fallen to poaching. The future of Indian tigers appear only dark. It is a shame that we cant even protect our national animal. After Sariska and Panna now it is Rajaji National Park. According to 2005 tiger counting 24 tigers were to be there. Now they says only 12 can be traced. Unofficially they admitted the remaining may have fallen to poaching. The future of Indian tigers appear only dark. It is a shame that we cant even protect our national animal. ]]> Indian Wildlife and National Parks kaustabh http://www.indiamike.com/india/indian-wildlife-and-national-parks-f74/tigers-disappearing-from-rajaji-national-park-t94635/ Wildlife trip to Nagarhole / Wayanad http://www.indiamike.com/india/indian-wildlife-and-national-parks-f74/wildlife-trip-to-nagarhole-wayanad-t94305/ Sun, 01 Nov 2009 14:01:44 GMT Hi, I am planning a trip for one week in January,our main aim is wildlife spotting especially elephants. We have a proposed itinerary which I would welcome any comments on. Initial plan: Day 1 - Arrive and overnight in Cochin Day 2 - Travel to Mattupalayam stay at Black Thunder resort Day 3 - Early morning train to Ooty, stay at Kings Cliff Day 4 - Possible day in Mysore??? Stay at Green Hotel Or Go straight to Nagarhole?? Day 5 - Travel to Kabini Wildlife safaris in Nagarhole stay at Cicada or Jungle Lodges?? Day 6 - Wildlife spotting Day 7 - Wayanad visit Muthanga stay at Hiliya farm house Day 8 - Drive to Calicut station for train to Goa.( spending a week there before return home. I would be really grateful for any comments an the itinereay, hotels and activities. We really want to concentrate on wildlife and if possible would like to treck / camp in the park with a guide not just go on the routine Jeep trips? Any guidance welcome. Many thanks.:) Hi, I am planning a trip for one week in January,our main aim is wildlife spotting especially elephants. We have a proposed itinerary which I would welcome any comments on.
Initial plan:

Day 1 - Arrive and overnight in Cochin
Day 2 - Travel to Mattupalayam stay at Black Thunder resort
Day 3 - Early morning train to Ooty, stay at Kings Cliff
Day 4 - Possible day in Mysore??? Stay at Green Hotel
Or Go straight to Nagarhole??
Day 5 - Travel to Kabini Wildlife safaris in Nagarhole stay at Cicada or Jungle Lodges??
Day 6 - Wildlife spotting
Day 7 - Wayanad visit Muthanga stay at Hiliya farm house
Day 8 - Drive to Calicut station for train to Goa.( spending a week there before return home.

I would be really grateful for any comments an the itinereay, hotels and activities. We really want to concentrate on wildlife and if possible would like to treck / camp in the park with a guide not just go on the routine Jeep trips? Any guidance welcome.

Many thanks.:) ]]> Indian Wildlife and National Parks tripsammy http://www.indiamike.com/india/indian-wildlife-and-national-parks-f74/wildlife-trip-to-nagarhole-wayanad-t94305/ Corbett NP or Ranthambhore NP and North India http://www.indiamike.com/india/indian-wildlife-and-national-parks-f74/corbett-np-or-ranthambhore-np-and-north-india-t94201/ Sat, 31 Oct 2009 06:52:59 GMT We are trying to make a route in north India around 21 days. For tigers is my favourit animal, I try to sugest my BF to visit a National Park with me. But it is hard to choose Corbett NP or Ranthambhore NP. Planning routes: *To go to the Corbett NP* Day1(Thur) Arrive at Vanarasi in the afternoon; Day2(Friday) Vanarasi; Day3(Saturday) Vanarasi, and take the night train to Santa; Day4(Sunday) Arrive at Santa in the morning, take the bus to khajuraho; Day5(Monday) Khajuraho; Day6(Tuesday) Leave to Orchha at noon; Day7(Wednsday) Leave to Jhansi, take the night train to Armristar; Day8(Thursday) Arrive at Armristar in the afternoon Day9(Friday) Armristar Day10(Saturday)take the evening train to Moradabad Day11(Sunday) Arrive at Moradabad in the early morning...It is 5am!! *How can we go to Ramnagar? How can we find an budget accomodation in the park? How can we go the safary?* Day12(Monday) Corbett NP Day13(Tuesday) Corbett NP Day14(Wednsday) Take the train from Moradabad at 10am, arrive at Jaipur at 8Pm*.(Must we go back to Moradabad at the last day?)* Day15(Thursday) Take the night train to Jaisalmer Day16(Friday) Arrive at Jaisalmer at noon Day17(Saturday) Take the night train to Jodhpur Day18(Sunday) Arrive at Jodhpur at 5am, and take the night train to Agra Day19(Monday) Arrive at Argra at 6am Day20(Tuesday) Argra, go to Delhi by train in the afternoon Day21(Wednsday) Delhi To go to the Ranthambhore NP Day1(Thur) Arrive at Vanarasi in the afternoon; Day2(Friday) Vanarasi; Day3(Saturday) Vanarasi, and take the night train to Santa; Day4(Sunday) Arrive at Santa in the morning, take the bus to khajuraho; Day5(Monday) Khajuraho; Day6(Tuesday) Leave to Orchha at noon; Day7(Wednsday) Leave to Jhansi, take the night train to Armristar; Day8(Thursday) Arrive at Armristar in the afternoon Day9(Friday) Armristar Day10(Saturday)take the evening train to Kota Day11(Sunday) Arrive at Sawai Madhopur in the afternoon...*The same wondering: How can I go to Ranthambhore NP? How can we find an budget accomodation in the park? How can we go the safiry?* Day12(Monday) Ranthambhore NP Day13(Tuesday) Ranthambhore NP Day14(Wednsday)Take the train from Sawai Madhopur at noon, arrive at Jodhpur at 11Pm Day15(Thursday) Take the night train to Jaisalmer Day16(Friday) Arrive at Jaisalmer in the morning Day17(Saturday) Jaisalmer, take the night train to Jaipur Day18(Sunday) Take the night train to Agra Day19(Monday) Argra, go to Delhi by train in the afternoon Day20(Tuesday) Delhi Day21(Wednsday) Delhi We are trying to make a route in north India around 21 days. For tigers is my favourit animal, I try to sugest my BF to visit a National Park with me. But it is hard to choose Corbett NP or Ranthambhore NP.

Planning routes:

To go to the Corbett NP
Day1(Thur) Arrive at Vanarasi in the afternoon;
Day2(Friday) Vanarasi;
Day3(Saturday) Vanarasi, and take the night train to Santa;
Day4(Sunday) Arrive at Santa in the morning, take the bus to khajuraho;
Day5(Monday) Khajuraho;
Day6(Tuesday) Leave to Orchha at noon;
Day7(Wednsday) Leave to Jhansi, take the night train to Armristar;
Day8(Thursday) Arrive at Armristar in the afternoon
Day9(Friday) Armristar
Day10(Saturday)take the evening train to Moradabad
Day11(Sunday) Arrive at Moradabad in the early morning...It is 5am!! How can we go to Ramnagar? How can we find an budget accomodation in the park? How can we go the safary?
Day12(Monday) Corbett NP
Day13(Tuesday) Corbett NP
Day14(Wednsday) Take the train from Moradabad at 10am, arrive at Jaipur at 8Pm.(Must we go back to Moradabad at the last day?)
Day15(Thursday) Take the night train to Jaisalmer
Day16(Friday) Arrive at Jaisalmer at noon
Day17(Saturday) Take the night train to Jodhpur
Day18(Sunday) Arrive at Jodhpur at 5am, and take the night train to Agra
Day19(Monday) Arrive at Argra at 6am
Day20(Tuesday) Argra, go to Delhi by train in the afternoon
Day21(Wednsday) Delhi

To go to the Ranthambhore NP

Day1(Thur) Arrive at Vanarasi in the afternoon;
Day2(Friday) Vanarasi;
Day3(Saturday) Vanarasi, and take the night train to Santa;
Day4(Sunday) Arrive at Santa in the morning, take the bus to khajuraho;
Day5(Monday) Khajuraho;
Day6(Tuesday) Leave to Orchha at noon;
Day7(Wednsday) Leave to Jhansi, take the night train to Armristar;
Day8(Thursday) Arrive at Armristar in the afternoon
Day9(Friday) Armristar
Day10(Saturday)take the evening train to Kota
Day11(Sunday) Arrive at Sawai Madhopur in the afternoon...The same wondering: How can I go to Ranthambhore NP? How can we find an budget accomodation in the park? How can we go the safiry?
Day12(Monday) Ranthambhore NP
Day13(Tuesday) Ranthambhore NP
Day14(Wednsday)Take the train from Sawai Madhopur at noon, arrive at Jodhpur at 11Pm
Day15(Thursday) Take the night train to Jaisalmer
Day16(Friday) Arrive at Jaisalmer in the morning
Day17(Saturday) Jaisalmer, take the night train to Jaipur
Day18(Sunday) Take the night train to Agra
Day19(Monday) Argra, go to Delhi by train in the afternoon
Day20(Tuesday) Delhi
Day21(Wednsday) Delhi ]]> Indian Wildlife and National Parks maylance http://www.indiamike.com/india/indian-wildlife-and-national-parks-f74/corbett-np-or-ranthambhore-np-and-north-india-t94201/ Kanha http://www.indiamike.com/india/indian-wildlife-and-national-parks-f74/kanha-t94171/ Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:48:21 GMT Hi,
I will be visiting Kanha in Dec with my husband & two children would like to know how much would a Jeep Safari cost and the elephant ride. ]]> Indian Wildlife and National Parks July http://www.indiamike.com/india/indian-wildlife-and-national-parks-f74/kanha-t94171/ Wayanad vs Mudumalai http://www.indiamike.com/india/indian-wildlife-and-national-parks-f74/wayanad-vs-mudumalai-t94105/ Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:48:02 GMT Hi,

I've got about 3 days for visiting these parks (one of them or both). So I must decide how to distribute this time : visit only one park (which one is better?) or try to see both - 2 days in one and 1 day in another. They are relatively close to each other, but I don't know if the nature (scenery, animals, etc) is nearly the same or quite different. ]]> Indian Wildlife and National Parks edoq http://www.indiamike.com/india/indian-wildlife-and-national-parks-f74/wayanad-vs-mudumalai-t94105/ Nagarhole - Taxi advice needed http://www.indiamike.com/india/indian-wildlife-and-national-parks-f74/nagarhole-taxi-advice-needed-t94093/ Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:00:11 GMT Hi I was wondering if anyone can help me, we have booked a night at Water Woods resort in Nagarhole in January. We will be heading there from Mysore and from research I think we will be able to get a taxi to the restort easily enough for 1200 INR from Mysore. However afterwards we need to get from Water Woods to Ooty. I was worried that taxis might not be so easily available from the resort so asked them if they can provide one for me and they have quoted me 6300!!!! This seems off the charts ridiculous and I am wondering if they are taking me for a ride (no pun intended). Can anyone help me with a sensible way to arrange transport from Nagarhole to Ooty? Should I arrange it from Mysore before I go to the park? I was hoping I could get a cab for the same price (1000-2000 INR). Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Hi

I was wondering if anyone can help me, we have booked a night at Water Woods resort in Nagarhole in January. We will be heading there from Mysore and from research I think we will be able to get a taxi to the restort easily enough for 1200 INR from Mysore.

However afterwards we need to get from Water Woods to Ooty. I was worried that taxis might not be so easily available from the resort so asked them if they can provide one for me and they have quoted me 6300!!!! This seems off the charts ridiculous and I am wondering if they are taking me for a ride (no pun intended).

Can anyone help me with a sensible way to arrange transport from Nagarhole to Ooty? Should I arrange it from Mysore before I go to the park? I was hoping I could get a cab for the same price (1000-2000 INR).

Any advice would be greatly appreciated. ]]> Indian Wildlife and National Parks siewlin http://www.indiamike.com/india/indian-wildlife-and-national-parks-f74/nagarhole-taxi-advice-needed-t94093/ Riding Elephants http://www.indiamike.com/india/indian-wildlife-and-national-parks-f74/riding-elephants-t94015/ Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:38:32 GMT We will be visiting Delhi in December and I'm having a difficult time figuring out how to fit in an elephant ride within reasonable reach of Delhi. Can anyone suggest anything? Thanks so much.:) ]]> Indian Wildlife and National Parks bwin http://www.indiamike.com/india/indian-wildlife-and-national-parks-f74/riding-elephants-t94015/ Somber But Hopeful http://www.indiamike.com/india/indian-wildlife-and-national-parks-f74/somber-but-hopeful-t94002/ Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:44:55 GMT Hey Tiger Fans: Here is a somber but hopeful link about tiger conversation: http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_world-s-tigers-years-away-from-extinction-experts_1304157 Not sure however how different this is from all the rhetoric form years past. Reminder do what you can to preserve a noble animal. Hey Tiger Fans:

Here is a somber but hopeful link about tiger conversation:

http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report...xperts_1304157

Not sure however how different this is from all the rhetoric form years past. Reminder do what you can to preserve a noble animal. ]]> Indian Wildlife and National Parks danield http://www.indiamike.com/india/indian-wildlife-and-national-parks-f74/somber-but-hopeful-t94002/