Monday 19 January 2015

Madhai: A Mesmerising World






MADHAI, A Mesmerising world of forest ecology located in Hoshangabad district of Madhya Pradesh around 328 kilometers from Indore. Situated on the banks of the beautiful backwaters of river Denwa, spread over 1427 sq.kms., Madhai offers a panoramic view of the Satpura (Sat - seven; Pura-mountain) Range.


                    
Crossing over the backwaters of Tawa River



    
Elephant Safari: An eager wait atop the Machan... Ready to explore the Wild




                                        
Beautiful feathered inhabitants of the forest tweet good luck for our endeavor


The Indian Bison (Gaur) found all around the Park



Our Royal Ride!!




 Fresh Pug marks!! Are we gonna have an encounter??
                                                   
                   
Eerie silence!! Watchful eyes!! Killing anxiety!!!









Our buddy spotted a deer!!               





                 
Rhesus monkey & a group of Langurs near our resort      





Gliding in the blue skies, scaling its territory...


  
Dried river bed adding to the serenity of a beautiful valley, majestic mountains and cascading serenity!


Migratory birds spreading their wings southward...
Resting awhile!!



The Endangered Black Buck!


 
Having fun with a Cheetal!!





     

An awesome sunset: A perfect ending to an eventful day!!



DAY 2: 
A warm day and yet... we were greeted by a dancing peacock... 'Welcome to the Nature'!!




                       
Four Horned Antelopes (Chowsingha) having their morning meal.


                                           
A Sambhar crosses our path, or rather we crossed his domain!!


       
...and finally, confronted by the Big Cat, perfectly camouflaged!!        

Haati, oh! mere saathi....


Chilling moments...
Contemplating!!

  
Madhai Forest Guest house




Our National Parks are important not just because they provide good & inexpensive recreation to rejuvenate our body, mind & soul.... 
...They are an endeavor to conserve our fragile ecosystem!!

Let's pledge to save our forests & preserve its habitants from perishing!!!



SATPURA NATIONAL PARK

Best time to Visit
October to April
Park Safari Timing
Morning: 06:30 to 11:00 hrs, Evening: 15:30 to 17:00hrs , Full Day: 06:30-17:00hrs
Park Closure
From 01st July to 16th October