[quote="hvj1"]Dear Ngrewal and Nagarifle,
Thanks for the support and yes you are right in getting the support of the local population as well as the local rich kids, trying to broaden the horizon by getting the rich kids and other wildlife lovers from Pune & Kolhapur, both almost equidistant from Satara.
Almost every weekend I am spending there in Satara, talking to locals, etc. One thing that is of immense interest to all of you wild life lovers out there is as follows;
1. In Maharashtra, the Forest Dept. is extremely strict and from what I am hearing on the ground is that they are surprisingly very diligent. There is a very strict rule, that you can visit the wildlife area, but you cannot stay the night (to prevent forest fires). Last week, 5 idiots thought they could hoodwink the Dept. decided to stay overnight, now if anyone wishes to do so, they have to crossover into the forest using launches. The launch operators immediately informed the Local Range Officer and a posse of Dept. officials descended on the group and kicked them out of the forest. I was very heartened to hear about this (was in the local papers too).
2. The density of Leopard population is so high, that 5/10 times you drive into the forest trail and you will spot the leopard.
3. Previously, I was told that there is only one tiger left, in this visit, I learnt that in the vicinity of an old fort (Vasota) there are no less than 8-9 tigers. Nevertheless, I will believe them when I see them, and that is easier said than done.
Finally, my group will shortly be investing in a Bolero and I will be investing in a safari camera (bloody expensive), this will take at least one month. Then I plan to go on Night Safari and go shooting leopards ............... (with a camera)
. Anybody interested?[/quote
hi
my name is saji varkey , in fact i just went yesterday to chandoli reserve , but was so sad to see the lethargic attitude of the forest dept , no one picks up the phone and no information to get about the place , i do visit tiger reserves often i last visited melgat reserve in june ,and tadoba in may , had some sightings in tadoba .
i am very interested in photographing Indian leopards , but no luck so far , how is chandoli ,please let me know ,
i am big fan of indian wild life
-- Wed Jul 14, 2010 9:50 am --
hi
my name is saji varkey , in fact i just went yesterday to chandoli reserve , but was so sad to see the lethargic attitude of the forest dept , no one picks up the phone and no information to get about the place , i do visit tiger reserves often i last visited melgat reserve in june ,and tadoba in may , had some sightings in tadoba .
i am very interested in photographing Indian leopards , but no luck so far , how is chandoli ,please let me know ,
i am big fan of indian wild life
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-- Wed Jul 14, 2010 9:52 am --
i would be very interested in helping in setting up your project in cahandoli , please keep me informed ,
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