DECEMBER, 2023

MELGHAT TIGER RESERVE

Date: 7th – 10th December 2023

Melghat Tiger Reserve is nestled in between the Satpura mountain ranges and Tapti river valley. This is also where the Tiger Reserve gets its name, "Melghat"meaning "meeting of the Ghats,". The tiger reserve covers an area of approximately 4,519 sq km, and is renowned for its rich biodiversity and captivating landscapes.

The reserve boasts a diverse range of flora and fauna, including leopards, sloth bears, Indian bison, and several species of deer, besides the tiger. It is also a birdwatcher's haven, the Endangered Forest Owlet, which was thought to be extinct and was only rediscovered in 1997, from the area. With over 300 species of birds, like Black Stork, Indian Paradise Flycatcher, Malabar Pied-Hornbill, Velvet-fronted Nuthatch,  Collared Scops-Owl, White-browed Fantail, and all three species of Owlets, Melghat

Batch Size: 14

Camp charges: Rs. 18,575/- BNHS members and Rs. 20,075/- others

Accommodation: Twin sharing basis

Reporting: Pick up from Amravati Railway Station at 12:00 noon and drop to Amravati Railway Station at 6:00 p.m. on the last day.

Cost includes: Local transport, transfer to/from Amravati, meals (B/L/D) first-day lunch to last day breakfast, accommodation, permits, and BNHS expertise

Cost excludes: Flight/rail tickets, all expenses of personal nature like laundry, tips, beverages, camera fees, any other expense not specified under ‘cost includes’.

Procedure for Registrations:

Step 1: Fill the online registration form: https://bit.ly/MEL_2023

Step 2: Make payment (at least 50%) for the camp using the bank details given at the end of the registration form.

Step 3: Share transaction details at programmes@bnhs.org to confirm your seat

Query & further details: E-mail us at programmes@bnhs.org or WhatsApp/call at +91-9969798447 (Mon–Fri 09:30 a.m. to 05:30 p.m.).