Tadoba National Park

According to the 2010 National Census on Tigers, there are about 43 tigers in the reserve, which is one of the highest in India. Here are some highlights of the park…

The park is open for visitors from 15th October to 30th June every season and remains full-day closed on every Tuesday.

The vegetation of Tadoba forest is of Southern tropical dry deciduous type and is spread on around 626 sq.km. Teak is the prominent tree species in the forest and there are a few lakes, which makes sure the park has rich water resources.

Major part of this forest lies in the hilly area, thus many hillocks and terrains provide shelter to the wild animals here.

It has a dense forest area, smooth meadows, deep valleys, and a great atmosphere to stabilize more numbers of tigers.

The main attraction of the Tadoba National Park is Jungle or Tiger Safari in an open top gypsy.

There is good chance to spot the shy Sloth Bear and Wild Dogs.

One can find some of the Central India’s best native woodland bird species in this forest.

Accommodation facilities are available and are mainly concentrated among two of its popular entrance gates i.e. Kolara Gate and Mohurli Gate.

The forest of Tadoba is a dry deciduous forest. Majorly constituting of Teak and Bamboo, other floral species like Tendu, Kosum, Mahua, Palas, Ber etc

TATR forms an excellent tiger habitat. But other than this big cat Tadoba is home to another elusive cats i.e Leopards, Jungle cats, Rusty spotted cat and leopard cat. Other carnivores include Wild dogs, Jackals, Hyena, wolves and fox. Deers are found in abundance, sub species being spotted Deers, Sambar deer, barking deer. Nilgai and Chinkara are the antelope species found here. Other than these mammals Gaur, Wild boars, Langurs, Rhesus Macaques are seen. Another famous mammal the Sloth bear is frequently sighted here.

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adoba has rich bird life with numerous resident and migratory bird species. Around 195 species of birds are found here. The lakes and river in and around Tadoba are home to various water birds. Some common birds like Indian peafowl, Drongos, Green bee-eaters, Lesser golden woodpecker, Indian pitta, Barbet and so on. Raptors like the Crested Serpent Eagle, Changeable Hawk Eagle, Grey headed fish eagle are also sighted.

As of August 2016, there are 88 tigers in the reserve, and 58 in the forests immediately outside the reserve.

Apart from the Bengal tiger, Tadoba Tiger Reserve is home to other mammals, including: Indian leopards,[6] sloth bears, gaur, nilgai, dhole, striped hyena, small Indian civet, jungle cats, sambar, barking deer, chital, chausingha and honey badger. Tadoba lake sustains the marsh crocodile, which was 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 contains a wide variety 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 seen in the park. Indian Paradise Flycatcher - Female - Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve, Chandrapur, Maharashtra, female guarding its nest weaved on a bamboo twig.

Other bird species found in the reserve include the orange-headed thrush, Indian pitta, crested treeswift, stone curlew, crested honey buzzard, paradise flycatcher, bronze-winged jacana, lesser goldenbacked woodpecker, various warblers, black-naped blue flycatcher and the Indian peafowl.

74 species of butterflies have been recorded including pansies, monarchs, mormons and swordtails.

A black panther was spotted in May 2018. As per the officials, it is a rare sight since black panthers normally live in evergreen forests and not in dry deciduous forests like Tadoba Tiger Reserve.

March to May is the best time to see tiger as summer temperatures are extremely high especially in the month of May. The monsoon begins from June to September and Vegetation and insect life come alive with the arrival of monsoon in mid June. The post monsoon starts from October to November, which is also the best time to visit Tadoba Wildlife Sanctuary as you will feel refreshing viewing the lush green jungle sprawled with flowers. Winter season begins from December to February, though temperature remains quite warm during these months due to the tropical climate.

Jungle Safari

The Jeep safari in Tadoba Tiger Reserve will give opportunity to explore the rich wildlife of the park and spot the animals like tiger, leopard, wild dogs, sloth bear, etc. There are three zones in the reserve that gives access to the Jeep Safari, namely Moharli (Mohurli) Zone, Tadoba Zone, and Kolsa Zone. The timings of the Jeep Safari for the winter timing (Morning: 6 to 10 AM & Afternoon: 2 to 6 PM) and summer timings (Morning: 5 to 9 AM & Afternoon: 3 to 6:30 PM) approximately

Large number of options are available for accommodation. Right from budget stay to 4 star luxury resorts are available for tourists. The forest department dormitories and tents are also available. Budget hotels: MTDC resort, Tadoba Tiger King Resort, United-21 resort etc.

Luxury hotels : Svasara Jungle Lodge, Camp Serai, Irai Safari Retreat etc.

By Air -Nagpur (140 Km) is the nearest airport from where it takes 3 hour taxi rides to reach the park.

By Rail- Chandrapur (49 kms) and Nagpur (151kms) are nearest railheads.

By RoadNearest bus stop is Chandrapur and Chimur (32 km), but bus or cabs are also available from Chandrapur to Mohrali Village.