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Monsoon Boost: 2,400 Tourists Visit Bandhavgarh Buffer Safaris, 14.5% Rise
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 05 Sep 2026, 10:02 PM
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During July‑August, 2,400 visitors took safaris in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve’s Dharmokhar and Panpata buffer zones, pushing tourist numbers up 14.5% and generating higher earnings for local service providers.
The monsoon season has not deterred wildlife enthusiasts from Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve. In the Dharmokhar and Panpata buffer zones, a total of 2,400 tourists embarked on safari trips during July and August, marking a 14.5% rise compared with the same period last year.
The surge in visitor numbers translated into higher revenue for the reserve’s tourism operations. Local guides, vehicle drivers, and small‑scale hospitality providers reported a noticeable increase in earnings, underscoring the economic ripple effect of the growing safari demand.
Employment opportunities in the surrounding villages have also expanded, with more residents taking up roles as guides, drivers, and support staff for the buffer‑zone safaris. The trend suggests that monsoon tourism is becoming a reliable source of income for the Umaria district.
Authorities plan to maintain the momentum by ensuring that the increased footfall does not compromise wildlife safety or habitat integrity, balancing conservation with community benefit.
The surge in visitor numbers translated into higher revenue for the reserve’s tourism operations. Local guides, vehicle drivers, and small‑scale hospitality providers reported a noticeable increase in earnings, underscoring the economic ripple effect of the growing safari demand.
Employment opportunities in the surrounding villages have also expanded, with more residents taking up roles as guides, drivers, and support staff for the buffer‑zone safaris. The trend suggests that monsoon tourism is becoming a reliable source of income for the Umaria district.
Authorities plan to maintain the momentum by ensuring that the increased footfall does not compromise wildlife safety or habitat integrity, balancing conservation with community benefit.