Tigers and Wildlife Safaris in August?

spittymcgee · Jul 15th, 2008, 02:24

First timer here (I promise to contribute photos and stories on my return!)

Are safaris open in August during the monsoon?

I understand that the chance to see a tiger is very rare, but is there any place in particular that would be open during the early august? or does the monsoon shut everything down?

If I could only go to one nature reserve in August where would you all suggest?

Many Thanks in advance!
Spitty

Dilliwala · Jul 15th, 2008, 02:42

Yes, the wildlife parks and sanctuaries are generaly closed in August. They reopen Oct/Nov.

Fan of India · Jul 15th, 2008, 12:14

Most wildlife parks in India are open between October and April only.

ronsaik · Jul 15th, 2008, 12:26

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Originally Posted by spittymcgee

If I could only go to one nature reserve in August where would you all suggest?

Many Thanks in advance!
Spitty

Hemis National Park. No tigers, though!

pmvelu · Jul 15th, 2008, 13:06

Thought of Sharing what I know on south Indian Sanctuaries as DW & FOI posts relate more on North Indian Sanctuaries I suppose !

South indian sanctuaries are not closed during Monsoon Months [ For Eg.August,september months].

Normally south indian sanctuaries were closed during the dry months [April /May] due to water scarcity ! [ That too, the dates & period were decided based on the situation every year and it's not fixed as such]. This Water scarcity and dry season normally prevails in Tamilnadu part of the sanctuary [ Read Mudumalai Sanctuary] and in Karnataka [ Bandipura WLS, Nagarahole NP ] and Kerala Sides [ Muthanga WLS , Tholpetty WLS] this "Water Scarcity" is rare and last year from Aug-2007until today, none of these sanctuaries were closed for any reasons!

Karnataka WLS & Kerala WLS are closed rarely in case of heavy Rains / Flooding & This year till now it's very very scanty rainfall in Coorg [ Karnataka] , Wayanad [ Kerala] regions where these sanctuaries are situated and hence "Monsoon" might not be an issue [ I am Telling based on today's Situation anyway]

Spittymcgee,

But South Indian Sanctuaries might not interest you as tiger sighting is very rare in South indian sanctuaries !

Hope this helps

shahronakm · Jul 15th, 2008, 20:42

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Originally Posted by spittymcgee;

If I could only go to one nature reserve in August where would you all suggest?

Spitty

Periyar Tiger Reseve (Kerala)
http://www.periyartigerreserve.org/

Ronak.

eifle · Jul 15th, 2008, 20:49

mudhumalai ( masinakkudi ) is situated at tamilnadu. here only possible to elephant ride and evening time take jeep car safari for watching wildlife animals. something like as elephant,poke,bear and deer and another one place is periyar this is the sanctuary for tigers and also watching animals while on they will arrive for drink water

pmvelu · Sep 4th, 2008, 18:50

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Originally Posted by eda

August is monsoon season. So most of the parts in India will be under floods.
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Eda

Not sure whether you meant this way EDA ?...

Jul 15th, 2008, 02:24	#1
spittymcgee Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: SF in mind, Arizona in heart Posts: 2	Tigers and Wildlife Safaris in August? First timer here (I promise to contribute photos and stories on my return!) Are safaris open in August during the monsoon? I understand that the chance to see a tiger is very rare, but is there any place in particular that would be open during the early august? or does the monsoon shut everything down? If I could only go to one nature reserve in August where would you all suggest? Many Thanks in advance! Spitty

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Jul 15th, 2008, 02:42	#2
Dilliwala Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Dilli Posts: 3,254	Yes, the wildlife parks and sanctuaries are generaly closed in August. They reopen Oct/Nov.

Jul 15th, 2008, 12:14	#3
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Jul 15th, 2008, 13:06	#5
pmvelu Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Mysore Posts: 441	Thought of Sharing what I know on south Indian Sanctuaries as DW & FOI posts relate more on North Indian Sanctuaries I suppose ! South indian sanctuaries are not closed during Monsoon Months [ For Eg.August,september months]. Normally south indian sanctuaries were closed during the dry months [April /May] due to water scarcity ! [ That too, the dates & period were decided based on the situation every year and it's not fixed as such]. This Water scarcity and dry season normally prevails in Tamilnadu part of the sanctuary [ Read Mudumalai Sanctuary] and in Karnataka [ Bandipura WLS, Nagarahole NP ] and Kerala Sides [ Muthanga WLS , Tholpetty WLS] this "Water Scarcity" is rare and last year from Aug-2007until today, none of these sanctuaries were closed for any reasons! Karnataka WLS & Kerala WLS are closed rarely in case of heavy Rains / Flooding & This year till now it's very very scanty rainfall in Coorg [ Karnataka] , Wayanad [ Kerala] regions where these sanctuaries are situated and hence "Monsoon" might not be an issue [ I am Telling based on today's Situation anyway] Spittymcgee, But South Indian Sanctuaries might not interest you as tiger sighting is very rare in South indian sanctuaries ! Hope this helps

Jul 15th, 2008, 20:49	#7
eifle Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Paris,France Posts: 1	mudhumalai ( masinakkudi ) is situated at tamilnadu. here only possible to elephant ride and evening time take jeep car safari for watching wildlife animals. something like as elephant,poke,bear and deer and another one place is periyar this is the sanctuary for tigers and also watching animals while on they will arrive for drink water

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