Why is Summer Best for Jungle Safari in Bandhavgarh National Park?

If you want to explore wildlife and you are a lover of photography, then you plan a trip to Bandhavgarh National Park. That makes a great experience in your life on this trip. Summer is the best time to visit in  Bandhavgarh because due to summer, tigers and many other animals come out of their own area. There are many rivers which provide water; you can see tigers and other animals also. In this blog you know about that how to make a better experience and explore wildlife in summer and know about that why summer is best time to trip. Reads ahead to know more:

Tiger Sighting:

Tiger sightings, which are a main reason to visit to explore wildlife. Tigers must visit known waterholes daily to cool down. Instead of disappearing into bushes, tigers lounge in open water for hours. Predators utilize tracks near tourist paths to reach perennial streams. Dry, fallen leaves remove the dense camouflage that hides them in winter. Mothers frequently bring cubs to water bodies, offering rare family sightings. More likely to witness hunting action near scarce water sources.

When you go on a summer safari in Bandhavgarh, you're not just searching for an obscure tiger but meeting the region's celebrity tigers. We witnessed how seeing the giant "Chhota Bheem" ​​in the water in the Khitauli Zone or the fearless "Bajrang" roaming his territory in the Tala Zone is an experience tourists remember for a lifetime.

It's Time to Photography: 

• The thrill of wildlife photography in Bandhavgarh doubles during the summer season. During this season, certain tigers and tigresses become the most sought-after among photographers due to their water-loving behavior and impressive open-lighting poses.
• Dotty, a famous tigress of the Tala and Magadhi zones, is popular for summer photography because it doesn't mind the heat and sits for long periods near the rivers in its area. When photographers take a photo, it keeps its gaze fixed on the room, which makes its photos look very beautiful.
• It's quite a sight to see Bajrang in Tala zone taking a cooling walk in the summer. This massive male tiger basks in the cool caves and rocks of the Tala Zone to escape the sun. Photographs of him against the backdrop of the rocks look bold and regal.
• Tara, also known as the clean background of the Khitauli zone, is named so because its orange colour stands out beautifully on camera when it emerges from the dry grass during the bright golden hour of summer.
• Khitouli zone Chhota Bheem's splash action is a must-see. He's often seen crossing streams or rolling his massive body in the water. For photographers who prefer action wildlife photography over still photos, Chhota Bheem is a great choice.

Tips For The Photography:

• When the tiger bends down to drink water, the low-angle shot taken from the Gypsy's seat makes the tiger appear even more massive and aggressive.
• In summer, the dust flying behind safari vehicles and the setting evening sun combine to create a cinematic glow, which gives tiger photographs a magical look.
• Heat waves/distortion in the summer can cause blurry photos from far away, so a 70-200mm or 100-400mm lens is best for close-ups and medium shots.

Zone Selection:

Zone selection is the absolute make-or-break factor for a summer safari because Bandhavgarh National Park landscape changes drastically across different zones during the heat, directly dictating your chances of tiger sightings. Selecting the wrong zone can leave you driving through dry, barren, empty woods, while the right zone puts you right next to active water pools. 

Tala Zone is a famous and oldest zone in Bandhavgarh known as Gate no 1 . High chance of tiger sightings due to its unique geographical features act as a natural cooling sanctuary during the intense heat. The Chanderganga River flows in Tala zone where tigers from all surrounding hills naturally migrate down to this riverbed to drink, bathe, and cool down, making their presence highly predictable. 

Khitauli Zone has become a favorite place for tiger sightings that gives competition to the famous Tala zone . The Tala zone is famous for its rocky caves, and the Khitauli zone stands for the unique forest structure , heavy waterfall area and also for the most active zone for the presence of tigers. 

Magadhi Zone is known as Bandhavgarh's Gateway of Tigers. During the summer months (May and June), this zone becomes so popular for safaris that tickets are often booked first. Mainly famous for sightings and activities of   KAJARI and DOTTY tigresses.