Sanctuary Asia

The Sanctuary Nature Foundation’s flagship Sanctuary Asia magazine founded and edited by Bittu Sahgal has been in continuous publication since 1981 and remains India's leading and best-loved magazine in its genre. Browse through select articles from our past issues.
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Sariska history
Crumbling forts and temples lie strewn about in the dry deciduous forests of the Sariska Tiger Reserve... reminders of an animated past. It was here in the 17

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Sariska habitat
Cradled in the northern section of the rugged Aravalli Hills of Alwar, Rajasthan, the emerald forests of Sariska stand out amidst a dry and austere landscape.

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Sariska wildlife
Once a tiger haven, Sariska holds the unfortunate distinction of becaming the first tiger reserve in India to lose all its wild tigers to poaching and forest

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Sariska places to see
Unfortunately most of the tourist traffic is centred solidly along the Sariska-Pandupole route. Though this is the most favoured habitat for wild animals, sig

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Sariska tips
If you plan to spend the day in a hide take along food, water and a sleeping bag. The hides are well camouflaged and comfortable and are placed in a way to of

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Sariska plan trip
Best season The summer months of April, May and June are very hot (between 240C and 370C), but offer more chances of seeing wildlife. In winter the temperatu

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Ranthambhore history
The Ranthambhore Fort, occupied for years by Raja Hamir, has lent its name to the Tiger Reserve. A Hindu battlement, it has seen a series of Muslim rulers try

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Ranthambhore habitat
After passing bare hills and sparse fields, the forest envelopes you on all sides. Five minutes into the gate, as you crest a rise on a shady road, the incred

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Ranthambhore wildlife
Ranthambhore, is one of the best places to sight the striped water god, the royal Bengal tiger Panthera tigris in India. With luck and patience, you could see

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Ranthambhore places to see
The three lakes - Padam Talao, Raj Talao and Milak Talao are ideal spots to see waders and waterfowl including snipes, grebes, godwits, sandpipers, geese and

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Ranthambhore tips
Winters (November-February) are cold. Be prepared with headgear, warm socks, sweaters, and windcheaters for the windchill factor. Inappropriately clad, one ca

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