The best part was that we could watch the Tiger for more than 20 minutes in peaceful conditions. More jeeps started trickling in as the news of the Tiger spread across the Safari groups. The Tiger was not very happy about this development and decided to move towards the bushes.
Elephant family
Just before the Tiger sighting, we had an interesting encounter with an elephant family. The Elephants were not happy seeing our Jeep due to some reason. From a higher area, we could see their angry behavior. Presence of a calf was also added to the commotion. Situation changed when our Jeep reached an open area. One of the Elephant started moving towards the Jeep.
I was trying to take snaps at that time. Suddenly, I saw only black color in my view finder and the camera refused to focus!! As I moved my camera down, I was stunned to see the pachyderm right in front of the jeep. Being at the window side of the open Jeep, I was within the reach of that Elephant.
Elephant lifted its trunk and trumpeted with rage. This was the crucial part where the Elephant decides for final attack or flees.
Fortunately, the giant creature could not muster enough courage to continue to attack and turned back!! All this happened within few seconds. I felt that I should have had a video camera.
I must say this was the closest and scrariest experience with elephants. The previous one was while trekking in Parambikulam forests.Wild dogs
I would say that these are courageous animals as they were least bothered about our presence. They came very near to our Jeep.
Jungle fowl
This was the first time I managed to take a photo of it. Every time when I tried to take a snap of them, they used to run away!!
ರಾಜೇಶ್ ನಾಯ್ಕ
you are lucky! those tiger shots only lucky people get. Elephant shots are great as well. Especially the one in which those giants are running away from your jeep! close encounter.
sandeep
thats a lot of sighting for a single trip!
Anu
you are indeed lucky! both, to see so many animals, as well as escaping from the elephant… great pics…
R a n j i t
Aravind, did you go to a forest or a zoo ?:) Very lucky to see so many animals. I had a similar elephant experience in Sathyamangalam last month
wandering soul
wonderful.. you were super lucky! 20 mins of tiger is like just amazing..
Vikram M A
Fantastic. Lucky to spot the tiger. The first photo of tiger resting near the lake is awesome
Aravind GJ
Rajesh,
I agree. One has to be lucky to spot a Tiger in the forest.
Sandeep, Anu,
Thanks for your comments.
Ranjith,
There are people who have seen 6 Tigers in a single safari in Bandipur… luck matters a lot.
Neelima, Vikram,
Thanks for the comments.
假日的
haha~ funny! thank you for your share~ ........................................
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drcmadhu
20 minutes with and in the company of a tiger !rare event outside the zoo…..feeeeel great.
Aravind GJ
Madhu,
Thanks for your comments. Yes, it is one of the best moments.