The Emerald -- Panna National Park, Madhya Pradesh

Gemstones are one of those shiny materials That have fascinated humanity since ancient age. Our world earth houses different type of gemstones found in various geographies. One of them is Your Emerald. Previously, vacationers were permitted to see limited sections of Panna plantations however, later it was prohibited for general tourists. Still we visited Panna as our interest has been at the real diamonds of Panna -- both the woods and its biodiversity that is not as any gemstone for us. Wildlife lovers see Madhya Pradesh (MP) because of its natural wild life and wildlife landscapes. The condition of MP includes a number of world renowned National Parks -- Kanha, Pench, Bandhavgarh. Fortunately for people, Resorts in Panna National Park is not packed with tourists as compared to those federal parks -- another reason why we picked it. During summer that the occurrence of ground plant is very less due to which the visibility rises and hence wild life darkening is simpler. But it's extremely dry and hot in that time of this year. When a person has trouble together with the heat then it's suggested to go therein winters which is from November to February.

We attained Satna railroad station and from There jumped to Panna in a hired vehicle. We passed through nice agricultural fields, hillocks and some woods patches and also reached our hotel through the nighttime. Next day was that the morning hours safari inside the permitted area of woods (generally the Bufferzone of any national park or refuge). Like a government rule for protection of wild life, no body is permitted to stay overnight inside the National Parks boundary hence all hotels and lodges are outside the safe area however, near forest entry gates.

Finally, there we were -- outside for a safari Ride in Book Panna Tiger Resort. Once we entered, we saw herds of spotted deer; being bashful and watchful animalsthat they started running off. Yet another bull species we could observe were Sambars; however they don't ramble in larger classes. Sambar deer is listed in 'susceptible' category of IUCN red data list and can be a favorite food of Tiger -- the very topmost predator of this forest. We clicked a few pictures of Langurs while these were busy in daily routines like cleaning each other's fur, then jumping here and there. Since it's a secure place, nobody is allowed to escape the motor vehicle. These vehicles are available in safari jeeps. One has to arrange his or her own vehicle and it is compulsory to have a forest guide each jeep. Forest guides are well aware concerning the biodiversity of the area and are trained to explain it to the tourists.

We took five rides at the park throughout our Trip and each time some or the different new species has been inserted within our list of sightings. Nilgai are largest antelopes of India and are easily differentiable out of Sambar deer with all the hairlike structures on the middle part of the throat. Nilgais being antelopes have permanent horns where-as Sambar being deer has antlers and color them almost annually. We're told that out of them, the Wild dogs really are one of those infrequent sightings.

We seen Lots of woods birds also Including Paradise fly catcher and Savanah nightjar. Observing them is just a treat to your eyes. The adult man of paradise flycatcher has absolute white feathers except at the head region they are black. We could see an immature rufous-morph paradise flycatcher. It sits firm to the floor. An individual may feel as if it's a component of rock it's sitting upon. An excellent eyesight and observation will become necessary to see it. We were lucky to own a whole forest guide who was able to do so.

Ken lake Accumulates into the attractiveness of Resorts in PannaNational Park. Every time we stopped our jeep, I hated the scene. Being situated in Vindhya mountain range it offers a stunning perspective. There is a confluence of Teak forest (from Southern part of the Nation) and also Anogeissus forest (from western area of this country) and they blend perfectly here in Panna. I consider myself blessed to really witness the beauty of Panna. There was another reason why people all were blessed. 'Vatsala' the earliest female elephant lives in Elephant Circle of Panna National Park and we must watch her. We also watched her greatgrandson (yet to be called). Vatsala is roughly 96 years of age and manages to roam around the forest with additional trained elephants.

It was during the final safari which we saw a Leopard. First we watched a single predator and after some period two cubs. I was surprised to find the size of first one -- the adult male leopard. It had been quite big in comparison with regular leopards. The rationale became clear to us later: Panna had good quantities of critters earlier. Later because of un natural reasons (hunting, poaching and habitat loss) there wasn't one tiger left from the forest. So, ultimately the 2nd topmost predator (leopard in cases like this) became the most notable one and it had good amount of food along with ample of room to call home. It proliferated and became very healthy. In recent years (since 2009) there is big endeavor carried out of reintroducing tigers to Panna. Today Panna National Park has good quantity of tigers. The adult male tiger demands area of appx 200 sq kilometers as its land. The Book Panna Tiger Resort so far has 3 adult men. The complete amount of tigers reaches to 2030 therefore far involving mature males, females and cubs and they've cuisine size of space to live within. Since the region is vast they can roam around anywhere and the opportunity for telling them becomes less. I had been happy never to see the tiger like I knew somewhere they are living the way that they want to without any 'Clicks-clicks' of cameras and lots of jeeps running supporting them to maintain their money shot. Perhaps, this is the reason why people see less here when compared with National Parks nearby. But, it won't exactly the same scene after few decades. As the range of tiger increases, the odds of sighting tiger increases also it increases the number of traffic. Too much of tourism in such areas is detrimental. It places pressure on nearby eco system. If every visitor follows the principle of forests safari and respects nature then the injury will soon be much less.

It was time to leave Panna. We abandoned in a Calm frame of mind, visited Khajuraho set of temples nearby and headed For railway station. I've Been to Madhya Pradesh great deal of days before and each This time is was overdue by 10 Full hours!! This had been because we'd spent last 4 days in Panna National Park with natural attractiveness; we managed to maintain our returned and patience to Mumbai