Mysore/Mysuru, Feb. 23 -- With the State Government giving its nod for partial resumption of wildlife safaris in Nagarahole and Bandipur Tiger Reserves, permitting operations at 50 percent capacity, safaris at the two Tiger Reserves began after a gap of four months with safari goers spotting tigers, elephants, leopards, deer, gaurs, birds and other wild animals on the first day yesterday.

Following a series of fatal tiger attacks at villagers bordering Bandipur Tiger Reserve, safari trips were temporarily banned resulting in tourism taking a hit.

On Feb. 18, Forest Minister Eshwar B. Khandre announced the decision of commencing partial safaris at a press briefing held at Vikasa Soudha in Bengaluru, citing improved safety conditions and ...