The state of Maharashtra is one of the very important tourist attractions in Western India and apart from being home to the financial capital of India viz. Mumbai and the home to the Bollywood superstars, Mumbai in Maharashtra is a dream destination for people who want to build their careers. Apart from this, Maharashtra is also home to various National Parks and this makes the state one of the most sought after wildlife destinations in the country as well. The Sanjay Gandhi National Park located at the suburbs of Mumbai is a very popular tourist attraction of the state that draws over a million tourists every year who come to sight the Bengal Tigers of the park and also the caves that are present here. Another very important National Park in the state is that of the Tadoba National Park that is also called as the Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve cum National Park that is the oldest and the largest National Park in the state. This National Park was created in the year 1955 and the place constitutes the Tadoba National Park and the Andhari Wildlife Sanctuary. The place comprises of 578 sq. km. of reserve forest and 32 sq. km. of protected forests as well. This is a National Park that is famous for its population of the Bengal Tigers and visitors who come here can have the grand opportunity to go for jungle safari rides and have the chance to spot the King of the jungle in the forest reserves in the open.
The Andhari Wildlife Sanctuary was created in the year 1986 and to make the management of the forest reserves of the place convenient, it was merged with in 1995 with the Tadoba National Park to form the Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve. As per the census carried out in 2010, the Tadoba National Park is home to around 43 tigers in the wild and this is said to be one of the highest in the country as well. When it comes to the etymology of the Tadoba National Park or the Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve, the name Tadoba is taken from God ‘Tadoba’ or ‘Tari’ who is worshipped by the local tribes who inhabit the dense forests around the Tadoba and Andhari region while Andhari refers to the name of the Andhari river that flows across the forest reserve as well. The history of the park states that Tadoba was a village chief who was killed in an encounter with the Tiger and his shrine is now present beneath a large tree on the banks of the Tadoba Lake and this temple is frequented by the local tribes in the month of December and January.
When it comes to the salient features of the Tadoba National Park in Maharashtra then it can be said that this is home to a healthy population of the Bengal Tiger species and the vegetation of the Tadoba National Park is of Southern Tropical dry deciduous type that spreads across an area of almost 626 sq. km. Across the park, there are a few lakes and this makes the region to be rich in water resources and teak is the most prominent tree to be found across the forest reserves of the park. The vegetation of the Tadoba National Park comprises of dense forest areas, deep valleys and smooth meadows that provide a great living environment for the Bengal Tigers living across the park in the Wild. Apart from the Bengal Tigers that is a flagship species of the Tadoba National Park in Maharashtra. Visitors can have the opportunity to spot the sloth bears and the wild dogs as well. To witness to explore the forest areas of the Tadoba National Park, guests coming here can have the option to explore the forest interiors of the park on jungle safari rides that are conducted in open jeeps and they can get to cover more area of the park and this allows them to explore some of the best native bird species in the central and western India.
This beautiful National Park in Western India is classified into 3 specific forest ranges namely the Tadoba North range, the Kolara south range and the Marhai range. For guests who come to enjoy their stay at the Tadoba National Park, their accommodations are available across these two ranges mostly the Kolara gate and the Mohurli Gate. Apart from this there are two primary lakes and one river that is flowing across the place as well and these are none other than the Tadoba lake, the Kolsa lake and the Tadoba river respectively. The water from these lakes and rivers provide vital ingredients that are necessary to sustain the life of the plants, animals and birds that reside inside the premises of the Tadoba National Park or the Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra. The various tree species that can be found here are the teak, dhauda, salai, semal, arjun, bamboo, plum, etc. The dominant fauna of the Tadoba National Park are the Bengal Tigers, Leopards, Gaur, Nilgai, Sloth Bears, Stripped Hyena, Sambar, Spotted Deer, Barking deer, Chital, Indian Python, Crocodiles, Indian Cobra, etc.
The renowned bird species that are to be found inside the forest reserves of the Tadoba National Park are the Grey Headed Fish Eagle, Crested Serpent Eagle, peacocks, etc. The place has a history that dates long back and the Gond Kings once ruled over the forests across the place and the vicinity of the Chimura Hills as well. The hunting inside the premises of the forests of this area was banned in 1935 and in 1955 a part of the forest area was declared as a National Park and later in 1986, the Andhari Wildlife Sanctuary was created. Both the National Park and the Wildlife Sanctuary was merged to establish the present Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve. The Tadoba Lake that is present inside the premises acts as a buffer between the forests and the farmlands and this lake is also where a healthy population of the Mugger crocodiles thrive. The nearest village from across the premises of the park is that of Durgapur and the entire area of this park is bounded by densely forested hills. The cliffs and caves inside the park premises provide refuge to several animals inside the park as well.
The climate of the Tadoba National Park is a variant of summers, monsoon and winter. The winter season extends from November to February and the climate of the park ranges from 25 – 30 degree and the place remains green during this time. The summer season is quite harsh and the temperatures can extend upto 47 degrees that is however the ideal time to sight the animals of the park who come out to the water reservoir to quench their thirst and take a bath to cook them off. The monsoon season begins in June and the entire area of the Tadoba National Park receives heavy rainfall during that time that allows the various water bodies to replenish and rejuvenate the soil during that time and the humidity of the Tadoba National Park reaches around 66%. The arrival of the monsoon rains comes as a respite to the life of the animals at the park and the rains bring down the temperature as well. The National Park remains closed to tourists during that time and only the buffer zone is kept opened. A visit during the monsoon is a great opportunity to sight the various animals coming out in the open. The ideal time to visit the Tadoba National Park however remains during the winter season from October to February.
When it comes to the landscapes of the Tadoba National Park then the northern part of the reserve viz. the western boundary of Moharli and the Tadoba range and this is a slightly undulating and hilly interposed with lakes and grasslands. These hilly areas give rise to a number of streams such as Andhari, Bhanushrirati and Hirdi as well that allows vast and important catchment areas to be formed. These catchment areas within the premises of the Tadoba National Park, provide water to animals but one thing noteworthy to be mentioned is that this place is also home to many crocodiles as well. Two perennial rivers that flow across the area of the Tadoba National Park and Andhari Wildlife Sanctuary (Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve), are the Andhari River and the Erai River and these two rivers are the source of life for the animals, plants and birds of the place and it helps to rejuvenate the soil as well. The southern area and the part of the Tadoba National Park comprise of grasslands viz. the Botezani, Karwa, Piperhate and Koba regions. To explore the vast area of the forest reserves of the Tadoba National Park in Maharashtra, one can avail the options of either the jeep safari or the canter safari and these activities are conducted under the strict supervision of the forest department of Tadoba National Park and guests can avail their safari by prior booking at the official website of the Tadoba National Park.
The wildlife safari options at Tadoba National Park will allow guests to have the opportunity to explore the rich wildlife and birds of the Tadoba National Park and on these safari rides, guests can avail the option to explore the forests and spot the various animal species that are native to the Tadoba National Park and these include the Bengal Tigers, Indian Leopards, Wild Dogs, Sloth Bear, Gaur, Nilgai, Stripped Hyena, Jungle Cat, Sambar, Barking Deer, Chaurasingha, Honey Badger, etc. The bird species of the Tadoba National Park can also be spotted with the help of trained birding guides who will assist you to spot the rare bird species that are known to be found within the area of the park. Around 195 species of birds are recorded to be found inside the forest reserves of the Tadoba National Park and Andhari Wildlife Sanctuary (Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve) including few endangered species as well and these are the grey headed fish eagle, the crested serpent eagle, the changeable hawk eagle, the orange headed thrush, the stone curfew, crested honey buzzard, lesser golden backed woodpecker, etc.
At the Tadoba National Park, visitors coming to the park can avail their jeep safari at three primary zones namely Moharli, Tadoba and the Koba zone inside the park and there are two safari slots in the morning and the afternoon when visitors can start to enter the park at 5AM through 8AM in the morning time and then in the afternoon slots from 2PM to 5PM and these places are the best to spot the Bengal Tiger species of the place and also the other animals of the Tadoba National Park. As mentioned earlier, the three principal zones of the Tadoba Nationa Park are the Moharli zone, the Tadoba zone and the Kolsa zone. The Moharli zone is best known to spot the Bengal Tigers and the place also offers the various accommodation option to its guests. The Tadoba Zone is the very popular safari zone for guests to spot the diverse wildlife and the scenic locations of the park and this zone of the Tadoba National Park is accessible from the four gates viz. Moharli, Kolara, Navagam and Khutwarla. The final zone viz. the Kolsa zone of the Tadoba National Park is likely good for the spotting of the wild animals and the entry to this zone is possible through the gates of Moharli, Pangdi and Zail.
The jeep safari experience at the Tadoba National Park is a thrilling experience that visitors can avail to enjoy the spotting of the various animals and birds of the park and this is also referred to as the Tiger safari that is conducted for around 2 hours wherein the visitors can go to spot the animals like the Bengal Tigers, Leopards, Sloth Bear, Barking Deer, wolves, etc. These safari timings are fixed by the forest department of the Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve and are conducted in the morning and the late afternoon sessions. The total number of jeeps that enter the premises of the park have been restricted to 36 both in the morning and afternoon shifts to not disturb the animals inside the park. It is mandated that a park guide has to accompany each of the jeep that are entering the forests of the Tadoba National Park and tourists also need to furnish their personal information with valid ID proofs to the forest authorities before going for the safari rides inside the park.
Please be advised that tourists are not allowed to get down from their jeeps during the jeep safari ride inside the forest reserves as this will cause risk to the life of the guests who are in animal territory and not only at the Tadoba National Park, but across the National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries across the country where jeep safari rides are allowed inside the forest premises the guests are not allowed to climb down of their safari vehicles and it is a punishable offence under the law. Visitors to the Tadoba National Park also need to follow a certain set of guidelines as well when it comes to exploring the forest reserves of the park on the jeep rides. The jeep safari rides at the Tadoba National Park can be booking using the official website of the Tadoba National Park that is operated by the Dept. of Tourism (Govt. of Maharashtra) and you will be able to hire the services of the jeep from this official website. The various safari gates where guests can avail these safari rides inside the forest reserves of the Tadoba National Park are the Mohali Gate, Kuswada, Kolava Gate, Navegaon Gate, Pangdi Gate and the Zari Gate. In order to access the Tadoba National Park, there are airways that land at the Nagpur airport and the airport is around 140km away from the Tadoba National Park and guests can reach the Tadoba National Park by road from the airport hiring the services of a taxi.
The nearest rail head is that of the Chandrapur railway station and this is located at a distance of 45km from the Tadoba National Park and regular taxi and busses are available for guests to travel from the railway station to the park. In case you plan to access Tadoba National Park by road than you can travel from either Chimur or Chandrapur in Maharashtra. Apart from the tiger safari option inside the forest reserves of the Tadoba National Park, visitors can also have the opportunity to visit the Tadoba Lake that is a pristine location to be explored. The Tadoba lake is a bird watchers paradise and around 200 species of birds can be spotted here. The Tadoba Lake is located on the southwest part of the Tiger Reserve and the known bird species that can be spotted here are the Indian Pitta, White eyed buzzard, Indian Roller, Paradise flycatcher and orange headed ground thrush that flock near this lake. This Tadoba lake acts as a buffer between the forests and farmlands. A few rare bird species that can be spotted at this lake are the crested serpent eagle, the grey headed fish eagle, the changeable touch eagle, etc. Another nice place to visit at the vicinity of the Tadoba National Park is that of Moharl and this is located at a distance of 6.9 km from the Tadoba region and this particular village is the entry gate to the Moharli range.
This area is another of the safari ranges of the Tadoba National Park and it is said to be the oldest one as well for jungle safari and Moharli is located about 180km away from Nagpur. The visitors who come to the Tadoba National Park can enjoy their jungle safari, lakeside sunset picnics and nature walks as well. There are many other places of interest across the place as well and not only in Maharashtra but in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh as well. These places of interest that visitors coming to Tadoba should have a chance to explore are the Kanha National Park, the Pench National Park, the Nagzire Wildlife Sanctuary, Navegaon National Park and these places are located nearby to the Tadoba National Park. Apart from these places that are of wildlife interest to the guests, they can also explore the places like the Vijay Durg fort, Erai Dam, Sevagram, Metchuli Mandir, Raipur, Raigarh Fort, etc. Tadoba National Park is indeed a great place to explore for guests and you should have this place in your bucket list for sure.
Though the forest reserves of the Tadoba National Park (Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve) is one of the very grand forests to be seen, there are still a few threats that remain for the biodiversity of the park and the various measures are being adopted to control this. For example, there are over 41000 people living around the vicinity of the forest reserves of the Tadoba National Park and there are over 50 villages that are spread across the area of the place. The villagers are known to often visit the core area of the forest reserves of the par that provides them a farming ground. The forest authorities have carried out the process of the rehabilitation of these villages and this is a gradual process that will continue and this in turn will help to protect the biodiversity of the Tadoba National Park. The villagers who own cattle as well and these cattle often graze in the regulated areas in the border zone of the park and sometimes the cattle walk about to the core area of the Tadoba National Park as well and this poses a threat to the habitat of the core area of the Tadoba National Park. Also forest fires prove to be a threat to the forest reserves of the Tadoba National Park in the dry season.
There are also reports of the wild animals venturing out of the park and going to the fringe villages that allow them to hunt the livestock and this is a danger to the villagers as well and it can cause harm to the animals of the Tadoba National Park as well. As mentioned earlier, when you are planning to visit one of the oldest and largest National Parks of the Indian State of Maharashtra then you should not limit your visit just to this National Park and instead take the opportunity to explore the various places of tourist interest that are located neat to this park as well and this is includes the Kanha National Park in Madhya Pradesh that is a jewel in Central India. The Kanha National Park is one of the largest National Parks in Madhya Pradesh and this park is known to be home to a huge population of the Bengal Tigers as well. Apart from the Bengal Tigers, the Kanha National Park is also home to several other animals species that include the sloth bears, leopards, Barasingha and the Wild Dogs or the Dholes. The Kanha National Park in Madhya Pradesh is known to have vast reserves of bamboo forests, grazing meadows and the lush green sal trees as well that makes it a very attractive tourism attractions because of its varied flora, fauna and avifauna as well.
The Kanha National Park is one of the very beautiful National Parks of the Madhya Pradesh and Central India alike and this is because of the vast landscapes of the place that is having the luxurious meadows and modern attractions that provide one of the very nice sight seeing places for the wildlife lovers. Another prime tourist attraction of the Kanha National Park is the Banini Dadar that is commonly known as the sunset point and this place offers grand views of the sunset here at the Kanha National Park. The various bird species that can be found at the Kanha National Park are of the likes of the stork, spotted parakeets, warblers, pea fowl, jungle fowl, kingfishers, rock pigeons, bee-eaters, etc. A visit to the Kanha National Park after your visit to the Tadoba National Park is a must and a truly advisable one for sure. Coming to another National Park that is a pride of Central India in Madhya Pradesh that borders Maharashtra is that of the Pench National Park. This beautiful National Park is nestled in the southern region of the Satpura Hills and this place is known where the visitors can get to enjoy the nature to the fullest. This beautiful National Park is spread across a huge area and the boundary of this park extends up to Nagpur in Maharashtra as well. The Pench National Park is also known for its Bengal Tigers and also the park is home to various other noted animals and birds as well.
The Pench National Park that is located at Madhya Pradesh and near to the Tadoba National Park in Maharashtra is a perfect place to spot the varied flora, fauna and avifauna species and the main attractions to be sighted at the Pench National Park are the Bengal Tigers and the leopard species. The other dominant fauna species that can be seen here are that of the Sloth bear, four horned antelope, spotted deers, barking deers, Nilgai, Indian Python, Pangolins, etc. The bird species that are known to be found inside the forest reserves of the Pench National Park are that of little grebes, herons, storks, egrets, bulbuls, mynas, wagtails, etc. Another very interesting place to visit after your visit to the Tadoba National Park is that of the Raigarh Fort that is also referred to as the Gibraltar of the East and this place is very popular for all the lovers of Maratha history and visitors from all across the World come to this place to visit and this fort was built by the great Maratha King Chatrapati Shivaji and later it was continued to be developed by the Maratha empire. The fort also has a very huge wall that is built over a large cliff and this place is located in the Sahayadri mountain range.
Another popular place to be visited is that of the Vijaydurg fort that is one of the biggest forts along the western coast of the country and the huge forest area separates the two districts of Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg. This forest was surrounded on three sides by the sea and hence it was called as the Gheri and the fort is a prime tourist attraction especially because of laterite stones that were used to built this fort and also the place looks absolutely gorgeous. Another must see place after your visit to the Tadoba National Park is that of the Erai Dam that is an earthified dam on the Eri River and this dam is located next to Chandrapur and the Tadoba National Park and this Dam stands tall at a height of 30m and the length of this dam is around 1620m. There is a driveway that takes visitors along the dam and the grand view of the waters here look absolutely grand. Another important place to visit is the Sevagram that is a quaint village that is located at a distance of few kilometers from Wardha. It is said that the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi had built this ashram on the outskirts of the village and that time only about 1000 people lived here.
Later on a huge area of land was donated to this ashram by an influential person who was a devout follower of the Gandhian principles and later the ashram when on to employ a few Harijan people to remove the caste barrier that was very prevalent in the medieval period across the country. It is at this trust the first medical college of Sevashram was established and it went on to be named as the Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical sciences and later on an Engineering college was also established and today many students from Maharashtra and other states come here to pursue a degree in engineering and medicine. Another prime attraction near the Tadoba National Park in the Mahakali Mandir that is present at Chandrapur and this is a symbol of the Chandrapur city and people of the place have a great faith and respect to the Goddess of this temple. Especially on Tuesdays that is considered as an auspicious day, many visitors come to visit the temple shrine and seek the blessings of the Goddess. Apart from a temple shrine dedicated to Goddess Kali, there are also temple shrines dedicated to Lord Ganesh and Lord Hanuman as well and this is a must visit the place after your visit to Tadoba National Park.
When it comes to your stay at the Tadoba National Park hen there are various luxurious hotels and resorts that you can choose to stay on your visit here and it can be said that the Tadoba National Park is indeed a wildlife haven for all the nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts and the place is also a haven for all wildlife photographers as well. The Tadoba National Park in Maharashtra has a wide variety of flora, fauna and avifauna and it makes the park one of the most frequented National Parks in the western part of the country and this place has a remarkable population of the Bengal Tigers and this is one of the major reason that it draws thousands of tourists to the park every year. To cater to the stay of tourists coming to the park, there are various luxurious hotels and resorts that have come up at the vicinity of the Tadoba National Park and the hotels provide an amazing and luxurious stay experience to guests who come here and few of the hotels to choose from are the Camp Serial Tiger, Tiger Heaven Resort, Tadoba Tiger Retreat, Svasara Jungle Lodge, Tiger Trails Jungle Lodge, etc. When you plan to visit the Tadoba National Park, then a stay at one of these jungle resorts and hotels is a must try to relax and unwind after a long day of safari and exploration inside the forest reserves of the Tadoba National Park.
The Tiger Trails Jungle lodge at the Tadoba National Park is a very picturesque hotel that is located at the very beautiful Chichghat valley and it is located at close proximity to the Khutwanda gate. The vast grasslands and the presence of water holes makes it a perfect holiday spot for travel explorers coming to the place. The various facilities that are provide to guests at this place are stay in well furnished rooms where the esteemed guests can enjoy the vast view of the nature and wildlife and all the rooms have the various facilities accompanying it viz. ensuite bathrooms, hot and cold running water, AC rooms, power backup, telephone, TV, etc. Apart from the luxurious stay that guests can get to enjoy at the Tiger Trails resort, other facilities to be enjoyed are barbecue and bonfire on request. Guests can enjoy a grand dinner at the nice restaurant of the resort that serves the Indian and local Varadi cuisine of Maharashtra and dining out under the clear skies is also an option here as well. Another nice stay option around the vicinity of the Tadoba National Park is that of camp serial tiger at the Tadoba National Park and this place is known to have tented accommodations that is spread across a huge campus of 3 acres of land and the place is filled with streams and lakes across the place that makes your stay experience around the Tadoba National Park a very magical one.
As the place is filled with water holes, it attracts many animals to the proximity of the Camp Serial Tiger at Tadoba and lucky guests can have the opportunity to look at these animals from a close distance as well. This beautiful place offers tented accommodations to guests and this place is suited to meet the requirements of the various wildlife lovers and naturalists. The tents at the Camp Serial Tiger at the Tadoba National Park offers a luxury accommodation style and the tents are waterproof as well and there is also a facility of dormitory for school kids who come on excursions at the Tadoba National Park. The place is located at the Moharli gate and it is indeed a very wonderful stay experience to be witnessed here. At the Camp Serial Tiger that are about 11 tented accommodations that offer a host of amenities and these tents have attached bathrooms and it is a perfect place to enjoy the vast forest reserves of the Tadoba National Park.
Another popular stay option across the forests of the Tadoba National Park that is set at the Molahi entrance gate of the park is that of the Irai Safari retreat at Tadoba. This beautiful resort is located at the close proximity to the Irai Lake that is present near the forests of the Tadoba National Park and true to its name it is called as the Irai Safari retreat at Tadoba. This resort is a beautiful place to stay at Tadoba and it is known to welcome all guests with warm hospitality and various activities can be enjoyed by guests who come to stay here at the Irai Safari retreat at the Tadoba National Park. This resort offers its guests luxurious stay in comfortable suites and tents and guests are sure to enjoy a pampered stay experience here. All the rooms are equipped with spacious area and have all the modern amenities that include attached bathrooms and also there are provisions for library, playing room, gym and outdoor activities as well. The other facilities that are offered to guests at the Irai Safari lodge at Tadoba are Bush dinners, Laundry service, intercom, doctor on call, gym, LED TV, etc. A stay at the Irai Safari retreat at the Tadoba National Park is a very rewarding experience for all guests who come to visit the place.
Another deluxe stay experience where guests can avail a host of benefits is the Tadoba Tiger King Resort that is a very popular Jungle resort and guests can come here to experience the true bounties of Mother Nature and also enjoy their wildlife safaris inside the forest reserves of the Tadoba National Park. The Tadoba Tiger King Resort is a perfect combination of luxury and service and guests can enjoy their time here in relaxation and it is one of the most perfect holiday retreats for guests who come here to Tadoba. What makes the place stand out of the other places of stay at the Tadoba National Park is that the rooms here are modern and well furnished and they come at surprisingly affordable prices and this is what makes the place a favoured destination. The Tadoba Tiger King resort is located near the Kolava gate of the Tadoba National Park and it is only a short drive away from the main entrance gate. This beautiful resort offers spacious and deluxe rooms for all guests that have all the modern amenities to make their stay a very comfortable one and the place is an eco-friendly retreat as well that provides great facilities and services. Guests coming to the Tadoba Tiger King resort can have the chance to enjoy their drinks in the lounge area and guests can also savour lip-smacking traditional cuisine here as well.
The Svasara Jungle Lodge and Resort at the Tadoba National Park is situated around 300m away from the Kolava gate at the Tadoba National Park and it is located in the north-eastern part of Maharashtra and this lodge offers a luxury stay to its guests. This beautiful jungle lodge offers air-conditioned suites to its guests that have elegant bathrooms, in room dining and private seating area in the outdoor verandahs. At the Svasara Jungle Lodge and resort guests can enjoy sumptuous meals at the privacy of their suite or even at the dine in restaurant under a beautiful starlit sky as well. The kids who come to stay here along with their families can enjoy various outdoor sports activities and various arts and crafts can be enjoyed here as well. After a day of long safari rides inside the forest interiors of the park, guests can come back and unwind at the luxury of the suites at the place. The Svasara jungle lodge and resort is a home away from home and the place offers its guests well maintained rooms, excellent food and personalized service to its guests. It is indeed a perfect place to unwind from the busy schedule of a fast paced city life and guests can come here and enjoy a wonderful wildlife stay experience here as well. There are on offering 12 luxury suites that are well furnished and well maintained.
As mentioned earlier, guests who want to visit the Tadoba National Park in the Indian state of Maharashtra can have various ways to explore the place and also they can limit their visit to sight the wildlife of Tadoba National Park or they can even enjoy a visit to the other places of tourist interest across the place as well. In a short weekend getaway plan to the Tadoba National Park, guests can arrive at the Nagpur airport or station and they will be welcomed by a local representative and after your meet and greet, guests will board their comfortable vehicles and travel to the Tadoba National Park and upon arrival at Tadoba, guests will check into their luxury hotel and resort to freshen up to be followed by a delicious and sumptuous lunch. In the evening the guests will be free to stroll around the place and enjoy a nature walk and later return back to the jungle resort to spend a relaxed evening followed by a nice dinner. The following day the jeep safari vehicles will pick the guests from the resort in the early morning and guests will proceed to enjoy their jungle safari rides inside the forest reserves of the Tadoba National Park and this is the best time to spot the animals and birds of the Tadoba National Park and the various other species of flora, fauna and avifauna.
After the morning safari, guests will be brought back to the resort for breakfast and you will have time to relax and unwind upto lunch time and post lunch guests will be taken on another round of jeep safari inside the forest interiors of the Tadoba National Park at another safari range and this zone is well known for tiger sightings that come here in the afternoon time and return back to the resort before dusk and overnight stay will be arranged at the resort followed by dinner. When you come to the Tadoba National Park you should be aware that this is a famed National Park in western India and the place is a haven for wildlife lovers and nature lovers and it is known to have a healthy population of the wild cats especially the Bengal Tigers and along with the Tigers of the Tadoba National Park, other renowned fauna species are that of the wild boar, leopard, spotted deer, Indian mouse deer, four horned antelopes, etc. The following day you will board your comfortable vehicles and begin on your drive from the Tadoba National Park to Nagput carrying a lot of fond memories of spotting the tigers of the Tadoba National Park.
In another itinerary of exploration at the Tadoba National Park and the nearby places of interest, you can plan on visiting the Nagzira National Park and the Pench National Park that are known to be home to the tigers as well. On your day of arrival, you will come to visit the Nagpur airport/railway station and you will be welcomed by a local representative who will welcome you here and from the airport you will board your comfortable vehicles and begin on your drive to the Tadoba National Park that is around 3 hours drive. Upon arrival at Tadoba, you will get to check into a nice wildlife resort and you will take time to freshen up and enjoy a delicious lunch at the resort itself. In the evening you are free to take a nature walk across and enjoy the beautiful wildlife reserves across the Tadoba National Park and dinner will be served at the resort followed by overnight stay. The next morning in the early hours the jeep safari vehicles will pick you up at the resort and you will start on your safari ride into the forest reserves of the Tadoba National Park and you can have the opportunity to sight the various animals and birds that are known to inhabit the forest reserves of the Tadoba National Park. Get to go deeper into the forest reserves of the Tadoba National Park and you might get lucky to spot the famed Bengal Tiger species of the Tadoba National Park and this will be a lifetime thrilling experience here at Tadoba.
After your jungle safari ride for the morning slot at the Tadoba National Park is over you can come back to your resort to enjoy a nice breakfast and you will be at leisure in the resort up to lunch time and enjoy a nice lunch and post lunch you will start on the afternoon jeep safari ride again inside the forest reserves of the Tadoba National Park. This safari ride will be at a separate zone of the park and at this zone you will have the opportunity to spot the tiger species as well. After your day of wildlife safaris at the Tadoba National Park, you will come back to your wildlife resort for an evening halt and get to savour nice cocktails and drinks followed by a sumptuous dinner and you will retire to your rooms for the evening. The next morning is your day of travel from the Tadoba National Park to the Nagzira National Park that is around 4 hours drive from the Tadoba National Park and this National Park is located at the Bhandara district of Maharashtra that is located at the Northeastern corner of the state. This National Park is often referred to as the Green Oasis of Maharashtra and the forest here is beautiful and dense.
Upon arrival at the Nagzira National Park, you will go to check into a beautiful wildlife resort at the place and enjoy a nature walk across the resort and return to the resort for night stay and dinner as well. The next morning is your safari day at the Nagzira National Park and you will go for an early morning jeep safari ride inside the forest reserves of the park and Nagzira is one of the very famous National Parks in Maharashtra after the Tadoba National Park that is known to be home to various animals and birds as well. After your morning jeep safari ride is over, you will come back to your resort for your breakfast and after a sumptuous breakfast you will spend time relaxing across the resort up to the lunch time and post lunch you will go for another round of jeep safari inside the forest reserves of the Nagzira National Park. This will be again a separate zone and after your safari ride is over you will return back to your resort and relax in the evening and enjoy nice cocktails and snacks to be followed by a nice dinner. The next morning you will leave the premises of the Nagzira National Park and travel to the Pench National Park that is a jewel in the state of Madhya Pradesh and this National Park is spread across the Satpura mountain range.
The Pench National Park in Madhya Pradesh near the Tadoba National Park is having an area of over 750 sq. km. and the core area of this park is close to 300 sq. km. that is teeming with wildlife including the Bengal Tigers and the remaining area of almost 450 sq. km. is the buffer area of the park. Once you reach the forest reserves of the Pench National Park, you can go to check into the wildlife resort at the place and the evening will be free for you to take a leisure walk across the place and you can also go to a nice sunset view point namely called as the Kohika dam. Return back to your beautiful resort near the Pench National Park and enjoy a nice dinner and the overnight stay will be arranged at the resort itself. The next morning is your day of exploration across the forests of the Pench National Park in Madhya Pradesh and you will have various sightseeings of the animals here. Two safaris will be planned for the day and you will go for one in the morning and another in the afternoon schedule. The Pench National Park is known for its various animal species that include the Gaur, Cheetal, Sambar, Nilgai, Tigers, Leopards, Wild Dogs and wolves. Apart from the above animal species, in case you are lucky you can get to spot the Sloth Bear, Chinkara, Barking Deer, Jackals, Fox, Hyena, porcupine, etc.
Enjoy your morning safari inside the forest reserves of the Pench National Park and come back to your wildlife resort to have a nice lunch and later you will have your lunch and post lunch you will go for another round of jeep safari inside the forest reserves of the park. Come back to your hotel for night halt and enjoy your dinner and retire for the evening. The next morning you will check out of the hotel after your breakfast and begin on your drive to the airport nearby and you will be dropped at the airport for your flight to your onward destination. To access the forest reserves of the Tadoba National Park in case you have planned the itinerary on your own, it can be mentioned that the Tadoba National Park is located at around 140km around 3 hours drive from the Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar International Airport at Nagpur. There are regular flights to this beautiful airport from major Indian metros like Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai and Kolkata and you will have easy access to the Tadoba National Park when you choose to come at this airport. The nearest rail head is that of Chandrapur that is around 45km about 1 hour drive to the Tadoba National Park and regular taxi and bus services can be hired from here to the Tadoba National Park.
In another beautiful itinerary to explore the forests of the Tadoba National Park in Maharashtra, you will at first arrive at the Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar International Airport at Nagpur and you will be welcomed here by a local representative who will offer you a warm welcome to the beautiful state of Maharashtra and from the airport after your meet and greet you will board your comfortable vehicles and begin on your drive to the forests of the Tadoba National Park in Maharashtra. Located at the Chandrapur district of Maharashtra, the Tadoba National Park is the oldest and largest National Park of the state. This beautiful National Park contains the very beautiful forest reserve and is enclosed with rich biodiversity and the park is famous for its vast natural heritage as well. Tadoba National Park is a land of the Bengal Tigers, the Panthers, the Indian Leopards, Sloth Bear, Hyenah, Jackals, wild dogs, Bison, Barking deer, Nilgai, etc. Upon reaching the park, you will have time to freshen up at the resort and you will have a delicious lunch and later in the late afternoon you can take a nature walk across the place and enjoy the vast forests and fringe area of the Tadoba National Park.
You will enjoy a nice traditional dinner here at the resort and later spend the evening in calm and return to your rooms to prepare for the early morning wildlife safari. The next morning, the jeep safari vehicles will pick you up from the resort and you will go for your jeep safari ride inside the forest reserves of the Tadoba National Park. The early morning time is the best to explore the forest reserves of the place and this is where you get to see the various bird species that remain active as well as the animals as well that are mostly nocturnal. After your morning jeep safari ride inside the forest reserves of the Tadoba National Park you will return back to your resort and you will have a sumptuous breakfast here and after your breakfast you will have time to enjoy around the resort until afternoon and post a nice lunch you will start on your second round of jeep safari inside the forest reserves of the Tadoba National Park and this will be at a separate zone of the park. This zone is well known for the sightings of the Bengal Tiger species and you might have the perfect opportunity to sight the tigers of the Tadoba National Park. Post your safari experience you will return to your wildlife resort and you will enjoy a nice traditional dinner here at the place and later spend the evening in calm and return to your rooms to prepare for the following morning wildlife safari the following day. The next morning the jeep safari vehicles will pick you up at from the resort and you will go for your jeep safari ride inside the forest reserves of the Tadoba National Park. The early morning time is the best time to explore the forest reserves of the place and this is when you get to see the various bird species that remain active as well as the animals as well and post your morning safari ride you will come back to your wildlife resort and enjoy your breakfast and later you will have lunch and go for another round of jeep safari in the afternoon slot and you will return back to your resort in the evening
At the resort you will spend your time in calm and relaxation and the dinner will be served to you at the resort itself. The Tadoba National Park will sure have a lasting impact for a lifetime in your memories and this park is well known for its rich biodiversity and wildlife enthusiasts love this place to visit and enjoy the sightings of the various animals species here at the Tadoba National Park. This National Park in Maharashtra is 41st tiger reserve in the country and along with the tigers, the park is known to be home to wild boars, leopards, spotted deer, sambar, Indian Mouse deer, Sloth Bear, Four Horned Antelope , Flying Squirrel and many other species as well. The following day you will leave the forest reserves of the Tadoba National Park and you will start on your drive to Nagpur from the Chandrapur district in Maharashtra and you will reach Nagpur and you will be dropped at the Baba Saheb Ambedkar International Airport for your flight to your onward destination thereby carrying the memoirs of your visit to the Tadoba National Park.
