Sanjay Tiger Reserve: Record Bookings for New Year, Tourists Up 50%

• Sanjay Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh achieved record tourism, with bookings for Dec 31st and Jan 1st fully booked for the first time since independence.
• Tourist numbers increased by over 50% in December compared to last year, driven by high chances of tiger sightings.
• The Dubri area is particularly popular, with SDO Sudhir Mishra confirming almost every visitor spots a tiger.
• Despite limited basic facilities, the reserve is attracting tourists nationwide, boosting local tourism and conservation efforts.
• Experts believe improved infrastructure could make it a top tiger tourism destination in Madhya Pradesh.

Why It Matters: Sanjay Tiger Reserve sees unprecedented New Year bookings and tourist surge due to high tiger sightings.