Jungle's beautiful love story: When a tiger travelled from Maharashtra to Telangana in search of his soul mate

Love is one thing that keeps us alive. Not only humans, animals too love being loved. A beautiful scene unfolded recently in the jungles of Maharashtra and Telangana. As per a report, a tiger travelled some 40–50 km (he was being tracked) in search of a mate.

He swam rivers and crossed jungles to find his soulmate. Reports suggest that the tiger was last tracked near the forests of Mancherial. Since the breeding season for the tigers has begun, this daring male decided to take matters in his paws and took the plunge! Let’s find out more about this beautiful love story of a tiger.Tiger’s journeyIn the forests of Adilabad-region (Telangana), a tiger made headlines after he took a mighty jump in the Pranahita River (Maharashtra).

He entered the tiger‐corridor terrain of the Kagaznagar forest division and crossed the river only for one reason, love. A solo mission full of riskLove can conquer all obstacles and this male has just proved the fact. According to the local forest division officer, Sushanth Sukdev (told The New Indian Express), “Tigers often cross the Pranahita river during the spring season in search of mates, food and water. Some stay on for a while if the habitat supports them.”

The tiger corridor (Kagaznagar region)This isn’t just a romantic story of a tiger. The story also shows the importance of ecology and conservation. It also reflects why tigers matter and why the ‘Save the Tiger’ slogan matters. The Kagaznagar region is a migration route for tigers who move from the famous Tadoba‑Andhari Tiger Reserve (Maharashtra) into Telangana’s forests. And this story also shows the significance of such corridors which allow free movements of the creature.

The route and mating season

Now lets focus on our hero tiger’s route. Reports suggest that he began his journey of ‘finding love’ from the Kanhargaon Wildlife Sanctuary in Chandrapur district, Maharashtra. After travelling for 40-50 km, the tiger landed in Telangana via the Itykhal Pahad forest in the Karjelly range. The journey did not end here. Our four-legged hero then walked his way into the Kagaznagar corridor region of Komaram Bheem Asifabad district.

Forest officials are tracking him and his activities. There are many cameras keeping an eye on his activity. The ground patrols are also in action reading and understanding his journey. The breeding season lasts from October to December. Locals in the village nearby forest regions are vigilant too. In case a tiger crosses a human region, there is loss of livestock. Meanwhile, the forest patch itself has been under active restoration: in the Kagaznagar division, authorities reclaimed more than 2,200 acres of previously encroached land and undertook plantation efforts.

Areas like this matter deeply when a big cat arrives and needs to decide whether to stay—or move on.So how does this story inspire you to travel? Because it’s a living tale and every wildlife lover’s and photographer’s dream! Tracking such a story means a lot for adventure travellers and naturalists as they get to experience nature in motion and migration. Also, this corridor is a raw and lesser known gem. The region falls between Maharashtra and Telangana, and offers rich tribal cultures.How to visit

Note: You’ll need permission from the officials to enter the jungles Reach Mancherial or Kagaznagar town in Telangana and start your trip. Get the permissions and local guides. November to February is considered the best time to witness these natural activities. So here’s to the season of love and tigers! Don’t forget to pack your binoculars and camera. Happy wildlife exploration!