Image gallery: Driving through the forests of Chhatisgarh
See the complete feature on the drive through wildlife reserves of Chhatisgarh here.
Driving on the dirt tracks in Barnawapara was enjoyable
Barasinghas have been successfully protected in Kanha
Well camouflaged Indian Scops-Owl in Kanha
At peace in the wilderness
We spent a night at the comfortable Palace Kawardha
We sighted a tiger in Kanha
And also saw it drinking water
The Maruti Gypsy remains the favourute machine for jungle safaris
The Bhormadeo Temple was built in the 11th century
That's how petrol is sold in interior parts of India
Such cables are an eye sore in an ancient and historical monument
Water body in Barnawapara that attracts lots of birds
We drove along many tree lined highways
We also spotted many wild boars in Kanha
A jackal spotted while driving at night
Kanha has a very good population of cheetal or spotted deer
A jungle safari with the Hyundai, in the Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary
The sensual stone sculptures of Bhoramdeo
Langur monkeys blocking our path
A jackal defecates in Kanha
It's easy to see herds of gaur, or Indian Bison in Barnawapara
Kanha's meadows are full of cheetal
Kanha now also has some lady forest guides
Green bee-eater, Barnawapara
Forest road on the way to Kanha Tiger Reserve
Forest entry gate at Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary
Even the Hyundai Active had a 'royal good time'
Eric D'Cunha and his wife Joylette setting up our breakfast at the Kanha Tiger Reserve
Engine being rebuilt on the road. Can only happen in India
The writer with Eric, Joylette and Rammy
Crested serpent eagle, Kanha
The beautiful Bhoramdeo Wildlife Sanctuary
Different animals are depicted on the signboards in Barnawapara
Its easy to see herds of gaur, or Indian Bison in Barnawapara
Young gaur or Indian Bison in Barnawapara