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Satpura: The Highs & Lows
Sanctuary Asia
|July 2017
Captain J. Forsyth said, ‘‘in the very centre of India, lies a considerable region to which the term ‘highland’ is strictly applicable and where there are numerous peaks and ranges where the term ‘mountain’ could be rightly used.’’ This is an apt description of the Satpura National Park located south of Hoshangabad, and the location of my wild getaway.
Formed in 1981 and spread over 1,427 sq. km., this green haven is an amalgamation of Panchmari, Bori, and Madai Sanctuaries. The Denwa river, which flows into the Tawa dam from the northern fringes of the park, provides a perfect habitat for winged visitors.
The name Satpura is derived from the Sanskrit langauge, and means seven mountains (sapta – seven; pura – mountain). With bags packed, and camera gear in place, I was ready to explore this amazing park. Though we arrived there at twilight, the sheer expanse of the mountain ranges was mesmerising.
A river runs through it
Proceeding to the hotel, I caught up with my friends and was happy to learn that David would be our naturalist. I knew I was in good hands and the next two days would be fun-filled and fulfilling. After a good night’s sleep, I was raring to go for the morning safari. To enter from the Madai gate, one has to cross the Denwa river. Initially a bit apprehensive, I was soon at ease in the boat. The lapping of the water against the craft drowned all the fear I had of travelling over water. The safari jeeps were waiting on the opposite banks and our journey into the most mystical places of India’s Central Highlands was about to begin.
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Dit verhaal komt uit de July 2017-editie van Sanctuary Asia.
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