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TADOBA ANDHARI NATIONAL PARK

The Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve is a wildlife sanctuary in Chandrapur district of Maharashtra state in India. It is Maharashtra's oldest and largest national park. Created in 1955, the reserve includes the Tadoba National Park and the Andhari Wildlife Sanctuary. The reserve consists of 577.96 square kilometres (223.15 sq mi) of reserved forest and 32.51 square kilometres (12.55 sq mi) of protected forest.

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Tadoba National Park : The oldest and largest national park in Maharashtra, Tadoba National Park sprawls in an area of 625.4 sq km. This top wildlife destination in Maharashtra includes Tadoba National Park (116.55 sq km) and Andhari Wildlife Sanctuary (508.85 sq km), which together form Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve covering Chimur Hills, Moharli and Kolsa Ranges. The park is adorned with thickets of teak & bamboo; a magical landscape of rugged cliffs; marshlands; and lakes which make a happy home for a wide range of animals like tigers, panthers, hyenas, sloth bears, wild dogs, jackals, barking deer, bison, sambar etc. Tadoba is one of the best wildlife destinations in India for an enthralling tiger sighting experience. Brief History of Tadoba National Park In the year 1955, an area of 116.54 sq km of the Tadoba Region was declared the national park. In 1986, Andhari Wildlife Sanctuary was established next to the national park; and in the year 1995, the two were merged to form India’s 41st Tiger Reserve under Project Tiger

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Nearby Gates

CORE GATE - Moharli Gate - Moharli Gate

CORE GATE - Zari Gate -

BUFFR GATE - Agarzari Gate -

BUFFR GATE - Dewada Gate -

BUFFR GATE - Nimdhela Gate -

BUFFR GATE - Belara Gate -

BUFFR GATE - Shirkheda Gate -

BUFFR GATE - Palasgaon Gate -

BUFFR GATE - Pangadi Aswal chuha Gate -

BUFFR GATE - Keslaghat Gate -

BUFFR GATE - Somnath gate -

BUFFR GATE - Mallupura -

CORE GATE - Navegaon Gate -

CORE GATE - Kolara Gate -

CORE GATE - Khutvanda Gate -

CORE GATE - Pangadi Gate -

BUFFR GATE - Adegaon Gate -

BUFFR GATE - Alizanza Gate -

BUFFR GATE - Junona Gate -

BUFFR GATE - Kolara Chauradeo -

BUFFR GATE - Madnapur Gate -

BUFFR GATE - Navegaon Ramdegi Gate -

BUFFR GATE - Zari Peth Gate -

Arrive Nagpur – Tadoba National Park (140 Kms. 03.5 hour drive)

On arrival at Nagpur railway station or airport, our representative will meet and transfer you to Tadoba. Upon arrival, check into the wildlife resort. Later, freshen up and enjoy a scrumptious lunch. Thereafter, in the evening you are free to take pleasure in a nature walk, followed by dinner and an overnight stay in the resort.

-Meal Breakfast transport Transfers star hotel

Tadoba National Park

Early in the morning the jeep will pick you up from the resort for the jungle safari. It is the best time to sight various birds stretching their wings high in the sky. Besides the birds, various other wild animals will be waiting to greet you. After the jungle safari return to the resort for breakfast. Enjoy the breakfast, then lunch and then again head off for an evening jeep safari into the national park. In the evening you have more chances of sighting tigers. Return to the resort before it gets too dark. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at the resort. Known for its rich biodiversity, the Tadoba National Park is nothing less than a paradise for wildlife enthusiasts. Owing to the presence of the big cats, the park was announced as the 41st Tiger Reserve of India. Along with the tigers, the park provides a home to the Wild Boar, Leopard, Spotted Deer, Rusty Spotted Cat, Indian Mouse Deer, Sambar, Gaur, Sloth Beer, Four Horned Antelope, Flying Squirrel and so on.

-Breakfast Sightseeing tour Hotel Stay Dinner

Tadoba National Park - Nagpur Departure (140 Kms. 03.5 hour drive)

Get up early in the morning for the last jeep safari in the park (the jeep will pick you up from the resort). After witnessing the wonderful world of the wild beings, return back to the resort. Later, treat your taste buds with the healthy and yummy breakfast, and then pack your bags for check out. Drive to Nagpur, and upon arrival we will drop you to the airport, railway station or your preferred hotel.

-Breakfast Departure Transfer

Transportation By Bus

State transports buses from Mumbai, Nagpur, Pune, Jalgaon do ply regularly to Chandrapur and Chimur located about 45 and 32 km respectively. Local transport can be hired to reach the reserve from Chadrapur and Chimur.

Transportation By Air

The nearest airport is at Nagpur, about 140 km away. Flights from Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai and Kolkata fly regularly to Nagpur. Taxis can be hired from the airport to reach the national park.

Transportation By Train

The nearest railhead is at Chandrapur, 45 km from the park. The railway station is connected to Mumbai, Delhi, Nagpur, Chennai, Hyderabad and Jhansi. Buses and taxis are available from the railway station to reach the reserve

Latitude-Longitude

Safari Timing

Morning 05:30--09:30
Afternoon 02:30--05:30

Seasonal Timing

Summer 03:30--06:30

Weather

Summerranging between 21℃ and 42℃

Nearby Resorts

Limban Resort

Limban Resort, Survey No. 306, Village Mudholi Taluka Bhadravati, Chandrapur, Maharashtra 442906

Mahua Tola, Tadoba

Mahua Tola, Tadoba, Village - Adegaon Tehsil - Chimur TATR, Maharashtra 442904

Red Earth Tadoba

Red Earth Tadoba, gate, Pimpalkutt, Zari, Maharashtra 441222

Tadoba Jungle Camp

Tadoba Jungle Camp, Moharli Gate, Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve, Bhamdeli, Maharashtra 442404

Tadoba Jungle Home

Jungle Home Tadoba, Wilderness Lodge, Kolara Gate, 11Km from Chimur, Tekadi Mandavzari, Beside, Gate, Kolara, Maharashtra 442903

Tathastu Tadoba - The Tiger Village Resort

Tathastu Tadoba - The Tiger Village Resort, 58RH+2M, Bhamdeli Raiyyatwari, Maharashtra 442404

The Bamboo Forest

The Bamboo Forest, Near Lake Maasal, Kolara, Road, Chimur, Maharashtra 442903

Trees N Tigers Tadoba National Park

Trees N Tigers Tadoba National Park, 83,84,85, Dist, Tehsil, Manemohadi, Chimur, Maharashtra 442903

Waghoba Eco Lodge

Waghoba Eco Lodge, Talu Bhadrawati, Village – Wadala Tukum, Post Office – Astha, Tadoba, Maharashtra 442906

WelcomHeritage Tadoba Vanya Villas Resort & Spa

WelcomHeritage Tadoba Vanya Villas Resort & Spa, Khasra No 41 Gate, Tukum, Chaiti, Kolara, Maharashtra 442903

Forest Rules

1. The Gypsy booking is done online and the Canter booking is done offline.

*Any cancellation or any leftover quota, at any gate, after closure of Normal Online Booking is added to Tatkal Online Quota, for that particular gate

2. The advance booking period is 120 days.

3. Booking for canters is done offline from the office of Field Director at Chandrapur on first come first serve basis.

4. For gypsies, there are only two categories- Online and Tatkal.

5. There is no Spot booking.

Forest Features

Tadoba is easily amongst the best-connected forests. Ease of access means – you have plenty of travel choices. Orange city of NAGPUR is the best connection and is just about 100 km from Kolara Gate and 150 km from Moharli Gate. Good highways connect Tadoba to Nagpur, Hyderabad, Amravati, Yavatmal. Often tourists prefer to self-drive from Pune, Bangalore, Kolkata and Mumbai!!! Railway stations of Chandrapur, Wardha and Nagpur are well connected. Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar Airport, Nagpur has good connections to major cities.

Safari booking for Core Gates is available online only. Safari booking for Buffer Gates available at the spot depending on the availability. All activities are a part of Buffer Gates only. Activities like Bird Machan, Log Hut & Machan Stay can be booked online. Rest all activities are to be booked on spot. Own vehicles are not permitted inside TATR. Only official vehicles.

Flora and Fauna

Flora

Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve in Tadoba is a predominantly southern tropical dry forest with dense woodlands comprising about 87 per cent of the protected area. The most popular species of the trees a

Tadoba National Park is a popular tiger reserve known as ‘The Land of Tigers’ as large number of tigers are found here, Aside from the keystone species, the Bengal tiger, Tadoba Tiger Reserve is home to other mammals, including: Indian Leopards, Sloth Bears, Gaur, Nilgai, Dhole, Striped Hyena, Small Indian Civet, Jungle Cats, Sambar, Spotted Deer, Barking Deer, Chital, Chausingha and Honey Badger. Tadoba lake sustains the marsh crocodile, which were once common all over Maharashtra. Reptiles here include the endangered Indian Python and the common Indian Monitor. Terrapins, Indian star tortoise, Indian Cobra and Russel’s viper also live in Tadoba. The lake is an ornithologist’s paradise with a wide diversity of water birds, and raptors. 195 species of birds have been recorded, including three endangered species. The Grey-Headed Fish Eagle, the Crested Serpent Eagle, and the Changeable Hawk-Eagle are some of the raptors. Other interesting species include the Orange-Headed Thrush, Indian Pitta, Crested Treeswift, Stone Curlew, Crested Honey Buzzard, Paradise Flycatcher, Bronze-Winged Jacana and Lesser Goldenbacked Woodpecker. Warblers and the Black-Naped Blue Flycatcher exist here and the call of the Peacock may often be heard. 74 species of Butterflies have been recorded Including the Pansies, Monarch, Mormons and Swordtails. Insect species include the endangered Danaid Egg-Fly and Great Eggfly. Dragonflies, Stick Insects, Jewel Beetles and the Praying Mantis are other insects found in the reserve. The Signature Spider, Giant Wood Spider and Red Wood Spiders are often seen during the monsoon and soon after. Some hunting spiders like the Wolf Spiders, Crab Spiders and Lynx Spiders are also common.

Activity

Here are a list of top things to do in Tadoba National Park:

Jeep Safari for Tiger and wildlife sighting in Tadoba.
Boat ride in Irai lake – Tadoba. Bird Around the Lakes of Tadoba. Night Safari in Tadoba. Loghut Stay In Tadoba. Butterfly Garden In Tadoba. Visit to Ramdegi – Temple. Visit to Sevagram, Gandhiji's Ashram.

Booking Policies

Important rules for the Entry into the Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve (Core)

Booking of Gypsy and canter done online You can go for advance online Safari Booking in Tadoba 120 days before the date of your actual ride. Booking for the Canter Safari is done offline and it is strictly on the basis of first come first serve basis and it is done from the office of Field Director at Chandrapur. There are two categories of Gypsy Safaris- online and Tatkal. Spot booking is not permissible. Gate wise quota of Gypsy: