Don't use any digital zoom. Understand the limitations of the camera and click accordingly. If you need to zoom, then zoom with your feet ie. try moving a few steps ahead. That will give you the best quality.

I know that most of the times we just park the vehicle and click at whatever time we pass through this area. However, a bit of planning to pass through this area during the times of best light ie. early mornings or late evenings will be great.

I would like to see some images of the grasslands if you have any. Thanks for sharing. I haven't been in this area for close to a decade and half. Look forward to more from this area.

Cheers,
Sabyasachi