Tadoba Andheri Tiger Reserve spreads over 626 Sq. Kms located in Chandrapur district in Maharashtra.
Tadoba is home to other mammals, including Indian Leopards, 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 wiper also live in Tadoba. The lake contains a wide variety of water birds and raptors. Different 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.
Apart from safari Tiger Reserve offers Boat rides on the Irai Backwaters.
How to Reach
Nearest Airport – Nagpur Airport (200 Kms)
Nearest Railway Station – Balharshah Junction (70 Kms)
Chandrapur Railway Station (45 Kms)
Best Time to Visit – October – June
November – March – The tropical climate makes the winter season the best time to visit Tadoba National Park as the park is lush green.
April – June – The best season to sight tigers would be these hotter months.
Safaris
Four wheeler open gypsy takes you to the core and buffer tourism zone of the park for Safaris.
Regular Safari – Two Safaris in a day, Morning (5 Hrs) and Afternoon (3 Hrs)
Full Day Safari – It lasts from morning till evening from 6.00 Am to 6.00 Pm.
Timing varies as per forest guidelines and as per summers and winters.
*Note – The Park is open for visitors from 15th October to 30th June every season and remains full-day closed on every Tuesday.