A walk on the wild side
Embark on an exhilarating safari adventure through the rugged terrain of Daroji Sloth Bear Sanctuary, where at every turn lies nature’s marvels. Set out on a guided tour led by experienced naturalists, as you trek across rocky hills, dense forests, and sprawling grasslands in search of sloth bears. Named ‘Karadi’ by the locals, the Sloth Bear (Melursus Ursinus) thrives in the open scrub forests characterised by rocky outcrops, scattered boulders, and caves, which serve as natural shelters. Keep your camera ready to click these elusive creatures as they forage for food or lounge lazily in the shade of boulders.
With luck on your side, you may even spot other wildlife species such as leopards, hyenas, wild boars, pangolins, porcupines, jackals, star tortoises, monitor lizards, and rock agama. But that’s not it. You will be spellbound by the vibrant birdlife at Daroji Sloth Bear Sanctuary. Go birdwatching and spot Indian roller, black kite, painted spurfowl, yellow-throated bulbul, sand grouse, stone curlew, and resplendent Indian peafowl.
Inside the sanctuary, a watchtower provides the ideal vantage point for bird and animal enthusiasts to observe the sanctuary's free-roaming residents in their natural habitat. You can even set up camp in the designated area under a canopy of stars to bask in nature's calm. Take refuge in the soothing sounds of forest nature for a comforting escape.
The kick of the ‘Sweet Lick’
One of the highlight attractions at the Daroji Sloth Bear Sanctuary is the renowned "Sweet Lick" experience. Here, the forest department staff employ a unique method to entice the bears using honey-coated rocks that emit an irresistibly sweet aroma. This draws the bears closer for a delectable treat. As these gentle giants indulge in the honey-coated rocks, the echoes of the slurping sounds can be heard from up to 100 meters away. This is truly a mesmerising spectacle for tourists and wildlife enthusiasts. It’s an experience worth witnessing, where the bond between humans and bears is celebrated in their natural habitat.
