Archive · 16 Sep 2026
Indravati Tiger Reserve To Reopen After Four Decades In Chhattisgarh
Indravati Tiger Reserve in Chhattisgarh is preparing to welcome tourists again.
It is expected to reopen on November 1.
People could not safely reach much of the reserve for about 40 years because of extremist violence.
About 70 percent of the reserve was difficult for forest officials to access.
Officials are buying vehicles and planning safari routes.
The reserve is home to rare wild buffalo and is believed to have about six tigers.
It also has leopards, bears, vultures, and many other animals.
A recent sighting of smooth-coated otters showed that the reserve has a rich variety of wildlife.
Indravati Tiger Reserve will reopen for tourists on November 1 after about four decades.
The reserve was largely inaccessible because of Left-wing Extremism, limiting forest protection and operations.
Safari vehicles are being procured and tourist routes are being planned.
The reserve contains 14-17 wild buffalo, around six tigers, and many other species.
A first reported sighting of smooth-coated otters highlights the reserve’s biodiversity.
- Who
- Chhattisgarh forest officials, including Principal Chief Conservator of Forest Arun Pandey and deputy director Sumedh Survade, are preparing the reopening.
- What
- Indravati Tiger Reserve will reopen to tourists after approximately four decades, with safaris planned.
- When
- November 1; the year is not specified in the articles.
- Where
- Indravati Tiger Reserve in Bijapur district, in South Bastar, Chhattisgarh.
- Why
- The reported waning of Left-wing Extremism has allowed the forest department to resume tourism and protection activities.
- Reopening date
- November 1
- Location
- Bijapur district, South Bastar, Chhattisgarh
- Period largely inaccessible
- About four decades
- Inaccessible area
- Around 70 percent of the reserve
- Wild buffalo population
- An estimated 14-17 Central Indian wild buffalo
- Tiger population
- Believed to be around half a dozen
- Tourism preparations
- Safari vehicles are being procured and routes planned