{"id":3458,"date":"2019-11-09T12:37:52","date_gmt":"2019-11-09T07:07:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/?p=3458"},"modified":"2026-09-08T18:30:56","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T13:00:56","slug":"news-from-central-india-tiger-reserve","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/news-from-central-india-tiger-reserve\/","title":{"rendered":"News from Tiger Reserves | Tiger Reserves Update"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Dear Guests, Patrons, and Well Wishers,

The Rain Gods have been generously copious this year, and our forests are now decked in myriad hues of beauty.
The stunning forests of Central Highlands and the jungle inhabitants look forward to welcoming you in their all new exquisite attire, this new season, starting October 2019. While the forests were resting and rejuvenating, we at Pugdundee Safaris were busy refurbishing our skill sets and meticulously planning for the new season. Here are some of the exciting things we\u2019ve been upto and have planned for you in the months to come.<\/p>\n\n

KICK OFF TO A LIVELY SEASON<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Pench Tree Lodge welcomed its first set of visitors with much fanfare. A cheerful bunch children, from the local school in the Sarahiri village were extended a warm welcome, by our lodge staff.<\/p>\n\n

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Our lodges have always opened their doors to the local children, in a bid to inspire and motivate them. This helps them explore and understand a world starkly different from theirs, yet closer to their dreams. Their families are employed in our lodges, and inviting the children to our lodges helps quench their curiosity and paves the way for integration.<\/p>\n\n

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The staff in all our lodges performed a special annual puja\/prayer, on the auspicious occasion of Navratri, expressing gratitude for a wonderful season gone by, and for a successful season ahead. The entire staff came together in reverence and prayer.<\/p>\n\n

PRONAT-2, a Resounding Success<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n
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PRONAT or Professional Naturalist Training Program for budding naturalists, in its second edition, was conducted from 26 August – 15 September 2019, at our stunning Denwa Backwater Escape, in Satpura.<\/p>\n\n

The 21-day curriculum with modules that included birds, butterflies, mammals, reptiles, first-aid, conservation; was a resounding success. The course was conducted by esteemed experts in the field of wildlife and conservation. Twenty enthusiastic participants from different parts of the country attended the course. These included\u00a0 corporates, undergraduates, secondary school students and wild life enthusiast.<\/p>\n\n

The exciting sessions included presentations, group activities, class room sessions, practical learnings on field, while exploring the wilderness and wildlife of Satpura. Read a fascinating, first-hand account of one of our PRONAT-2 participants here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n

Annual In-House Naturalist Training Program, Forest Bathing and Beyond<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n
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Our annual in-house naturalist training program was conducted from 17 September\u00a0 to 28 Sepetember, 2019. This nine-day extensive training program under the tutelage of esteemed experts, aims to hone the knowledge and skills sets of our naturalists further.<\/p>\n\n

Our naturalists also took a break from the usual. Of checking bird plumages and vents, studying arachnids and amphibians, and reptiles with scales; to engage in the manifold benefits of Forest Bathing.<\/p>\n\n

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Forests have aided us in our quest for knowledge and resources, but this time our naturalists used them a little differently – for their healing.<\/p>\n\n

Forest Bathing, also known as Shinrin Yoku in Japanese, or Forest Immersion, is an age old healing technique where the forests act as our natural healers and therapists, thereby enhancing our health, happiness and emotional well-being.<\/p>\n\n

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Guided by our expert Forest Bathing trainer, our naturalists not only experienced the benefits of Forest Bathing, but were also trained to conduct Forest Bathing modules with our guests.<\/p>\n\n

We bring to our valuable guests the manifold benefits of Forest Bathing.<\/p>\n\n

Forest Bathing is being introduced in our lodges, as our parks open for the new season this October 2019.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Take a relaxed walk in the forests, share your deepest secrets with the river or water body, envelop a tree in a warm embrace, feel the texture of the serrated leaf, listen to the whistling wind; and experience a sense of rejuvenation. Watch your deep rooted fears and anxiety melt away. Such are the benefits of Forest Therapy. After all nature only knows how to give love unconditionally.<\/p>\n\n

Read more about Forest Bathing here: The Benefits Of Forest Bathing\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n\n

Upcoming Wildlife Training Programs in 2020<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n
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Pugdundee Safaris<\/a> in association with Wildlife Forestry, offers unique, tailor-made wildlife courses for all age groups.<\/p>\n\n

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  1. ANAT<\/a> – Amateur Naturalist Training Program<\/strong> – This six-day curriculum is curated for keen wild life enthusiasts who wish to expand their knowledge on wildlife, or\u00a0 those who may possibly consider exploring a future career as a naturalist. This course is for people new to wildlife, and who would like to learn more.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n
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    Bookings open for: 5 January, 2020 to 10 January 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n\n