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Indravati Tiger Reserve in Chhattisgarh to Resume Safaris After 40 Years
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 01 Oct 2026, 04:02 AM
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The Chhattisgarh government has announced that Indravati Tiger Reserve will reopen for wildlife safaris after a 40‑year hiatus, marking a major step for eco‑tourism in the state.
Indravati Tiger Reserve, situated in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh and renowned for its diverse flora and a healthy tiger population, is set to welcome guided safaris after being closed to tourists for four decades.
The state forest department said the reopening aims to stimulate eco‑tourism and create livelihood opportunities for nearby communities, while maintaining stringent wildlife‑protection measures.
Visitors will be allowed in limited numbers each day, accompanied by trained naturalists who will ensure that tours adhere to conservation guidelines.
Authorities emphasized that the primary focus remains the preservation of the reserve’s habitat, and that the impact of tourism will be closely monitored.
The initiative aligns with a nationwide push to promote responsible wildlife tourism that balances visitor experience with ecological integrity.
The state forest department said the reopening aims to stimulate eco‑tourism and create livelihood opportunities for nearby communities, while maintaining stringent wildlife‑protection measures.
Visitors will be allowed in limited numbers each day, accompanied by trained naturalists who will ensure that tours adhere to conservation guidelines.
Authorities emphasized that the primary focus remains the preservation of the reserve’s habitat, and that the impact of tourism will be closely monitored.
The initiative aligns with a nationwide push to promote responsible wildlife tourism that balances visitor experience with ecological integrity.