Chhattisgarh - Tigers

The Indian  State of Chhattisgarh is one of the greenest state in the country with the forest cover of over 44 percent. The state has 3  National Parks and eleven WLS. As per recent report released by the Project Tiger population estimate up to year 2010 the state has a stable population of 26 to 30 tigers in an area of 3514 sq km.

As per the statement minister Vikram Usendi there are 6 to 8 tigers in Udanti Sitanadi Tiger Reserve and about 22 tigers in Achanakmar Tiger Reserve.The figure from Indravati National Park has not been added. The population survey could not be conducted at Indravati National Park for some reasons.

In Indravati Tiger Reserve the earlier estimate was about 30 plus tigers. Besides tigers the reserve is home to water buffaloes which are critically endangered here. In Chhattisgarh reserves and sanctuaries the prey base is rich in the wilderness areas and tigers can be repopulated here. On wildlife tour one can see leopard, bison, water buffalo, sloth bear, spotted deer, sambar deer, wild dogs, for horned deer, barking deer and so on.

The state is a sightseer's paradise with a very large number of natural phenomena in sightseeing destinations spread across. The horse shoe shaped Chitrakote Falls in Bastar is a mesmerizing phenomena. The large stretches of of green environs accord salubrity and peace to the tourists.

Tribal culture is best experienced here especially at Bastar District. The creative artifacts bell metal or dokra are must buy. The intrigue and mysticism of ritualistic tribal life is a matter to witness on your visit. There are many tribal communities in the state some major ones are:
    Gonds
    Abhuj Maria
    Muria    BisonHorn Maria   

    Halbaa
    Bhatra
    Dhurvaa 

The dominant population is that of the Gonds tribal popular for their "Ghotul" marriage system. Some of the tribal communities stick to ancient beliefs and primitive life with no proclivity towards the modern world.