Proposed MP Pench Safari Fee Hike Sparks Concerns for Tourist Flow”

The proposed increase in safari fees at Pench, Madhya Pradesh, is stirring concerns among the common man and signaling a shift towards luxury-only experiences in this unique niche sector. For tourists from non-central India, especially those traveling 500 km or more to reach Pench, these safaris have always been big-budget endeavors. Now, with the impending hikes, even Nagpurians are feeling the pinch, as voiced by some resort owners. Gaurav Chouksey, a renowned resort owner who earned a PhD for his tiger research in Pench, expressed his apprehension. The Gypsy charges have...