The unparalleled joy of spotting a wild tiger

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I don't remember when and how my tiger obsession started, but according to me, there are very few experiences in travel which are as exciting as spotting a wild tiger.

In 2018, I have been to Bandhavgarh National Park twice in search of those stripes. Although the weather can be unbearably hot, the chances of tiger sighting is much higher in summer. I was fortunate enough to spot tiger in multiple occasions and relive those hair-raising, few rewarding moments after hours of searching, anticipation, hope and disappointment.

Finishing off the meal left for her by her mother

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Sub adult female cub of famous Spot-T

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Enjoying her meal in the morning

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Time for post meal drinks

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In search of cleaner water

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Summer bliss is right in front

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Walking head on

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When she looks straight at you

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Sleepy head

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New mother Solo guarding gates of the cave where she hid her tiny cubs

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Camouflage

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Queen Spot-T in her kingdom

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Catwalk

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Those mesmerizing eyes

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When this beauty walked straight at me, I froze!!

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