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Nagpur – the Tiger capital of India is the door to the major Tiger reserves. Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve is one of them and in fact, Tadoba is the biggest among all. Spread across 645 square kilometers and having more than 10 zones to explore, your next vacation here is indeed a worthy bang for your buck. Hence, we come up with the perfect itinerary for your next holiday to Tadoba.

About Tadoba National Park

The origin of Tadoba is the most interesting part. ‘Tadoba’ comes from the name of the God ‘Tadoba’ or ‘Taru’ and the local tribes of the Andhari and Tadoba regions used to worship ‘Taru’. The local tribes believe that ‘Taru’, the chief of the village was killed in a legendary encounter with a Tiger. The local tribal, then made a shrine and dedicated that shrine as the ‘Taru’ God which is existing on the bank of the Tadoba Lake beneath a huge tree. So local people of that area used to worship Taru as God.

Tadoba National Park was established in 1935, however, it got the status of a National Park in 1955. The national park is now a part of the Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve which was formed in 1995.

Tadoba National Park is abundant in flora and fauna. Notable trees that are found here, are a common sight in every dry deciduous forest. Teak, Bija, Hald, Salai, Semal, Tendu, Beheda, Hirda, Karaya gum, Mahua Madhuca, Arjun, Ain, Bamboo, Bheria, Black Plum, Dhauda are a few to be named.

The major attraction is always the Royal Bengal Tiger. Latest reports from the forest department state that there are 109 in the core and buffer areas of the forest reserve. Besides tigers, one can spot leopards, sloth bears, gaur, nilgai, dhole, striped hyena, small Indian civet, jungle cats, sambar, spotted deer, barking deer, chital, marsh crocodile, Indian python, Indian cobra, grey-headed fish eagle, crested serpent eagle, peacock, jewel beetles, wolf spiders and many more.

Zones and Gates Of Tadoba National Park

Core gates:

• Moharli gate
• Khutwanda gate
• Navegaon gate
• Kolara gate
• Kolsa – Zari gate
• Pangdi gate

Buffer gates:

• Junona Gate
• Adegaon Gate
• Devada Gate
• Agarzari Gate
• Pangadi Aswal Chuha Gate
• Zari Gate
• Keslaghat
• Zari Peth
• Mamla Gate
• Kolara Chauradeo Gate
• Alizanza Gate
• Madnapur Gate
• Shirkheda GateNavegaon Ramdegi Gate
• Nimdela Gate

How to pick the right Tadoba safari gate

Tadoba has 4 core zones which are the Moharli Zone, Navegaon Zone, Kolara Zone, and Pangdi & Zari Zone. It also has 4 main buffer zones which are listed below along with the gates associated with them.

1. Moharli Buffer Zone – You can access the Moharli zone through the following gates-

• Junona Gate
• Adegaon Gate
• Devada Gate
• Agarzari Gate

2.  Pangadi and Zari Buffer Zone – You can access these zones through the following gates-

• Pangadi Aswal Chuha Gate
• Zari Gate
• Keslaghat
• Zari Peth
• Mamla Gate

3. Kolara Buffer Zone – You can access the Kolara zone through the following gates-

• Kolara Chauradeo Gate
• Alizanza Gate
• Madnapur Gate
• Shirkheda Gate

4. Navegaon Buffer Zone – – You can access the Navegaon zone through the following gates-

• Navegaon Ramdegi Gate
• Nimdela Gate

Reach out to us to know more about the zones and to choose the best zone for your next trip to Tadoba.

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Types of safaris in Tadoba-

Jeep safari

Shared or exclusive jeep to choose from. This safari type is with a 4×4 Gypsy that can accommodate up to 6 tourists. Further, the exclusive option has 2 types; restricted (3 hours) to one zone and full-day safari where you can explore the entire forest irrespective of the zone.

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Canter safari

A single canter can accommodate up to 20 tourists. The shared option is available under the Canter safari option and is the most economical option to explore the woods.

How to reach Tadoba National Park?

By Flight

The nearest airport to reach Tadoba is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, Nagpur. There are flights that fly here from the major tier 1, tier 2, and tier 3 cities. Tadoba National Park is around 150 km from here and there are private taxi services from the airport.

By Road

The roads are well-connected from all the major cities. There is public transport from cities like Nagpur, Chandrapur, and Chimur.

By Train

The nearest railway station is Chandrapur which is around 45 km from the park.

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The Tadoba Itinerary

Day 1: Check-in at Tadoba

Reach your accommodation, preferably by lunchtime. We would recommend spending your day at the resort, by involving in gaming activities or a guided nature walk.

Day 2: Morning safari and bird watching.

Wake up early morning for your first safari that starts as early as 6 AM. Explore through the woods for the best possible sightings.

Return to your accommodation for breakfast. Head towards Tadoba lake in the afternoon for some of the best bird viewings.

Day 3: Morning safari and village visit.

Make your sightings better than day 2 by waking up on time because the best sightings at Tadoba happen early morning. Head to Moharli village which is known for its rich cultural heritage and traditional handicrafts.

Day 4: One last safari ride.

Make the most of it since this will be the last safari of your venture. Check-out after breakfast with infinite memories.

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Step 1: Head over to https://packages.wildtrails.in/

Step 2: Select your favorite National Park. Fill in the Check-in and Checkout dates along with your group size.

Step 3: Choose the type of accommodation. It can be anything as per your budget. Click on ‘Details’

Step 4: Select the number of safari drives and the type of safari you wish to choose.

Step 5: Select add-on options if you wish to have them to your itinerary. Click on Send Enquiry.

Step 6: Fill out the form-

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