Gurugram’s Aravali Region to Welcome ‘Leopard Park’ and Jungle Safari on 15-Kilometer Stretch
A comprehensive plan to protect a 15-kilometer stretch of the Aravalli Hills, spanning from the Bandhwari landfill to Damdama Lake in Gurugram, is set to unfold, including the establishment of a remarkable "Leopard Park" in Behrampur village. This ambitious endeavor, a joint effort by the forest department, district administration, Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA), and Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG), is primarily focused on creating a 15-kilometer jungle trail connecting these two designated points. The region in question has been vulnerable to encroachments by private landowners who have sometimes disregarded construction regulations....
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...