Tadoba National Park |Tadoba Tiger Reserve 

Tadoba National park or Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve is one of Maharashtra’s important and oldest wildlife forest reserve which was established in the year 1955 located in Chandrapur district on eastern side of state. The tiger reserve widely consist of 225 sq. mi of reserved forests and 12.55 sq. mi of protected area. The park is very famous for tigers and known for its best tiger sightings. Tadoba got name from the local god named as Tadoba which is worshipped by the local people of tribes living in the nearest region of Andhari and Tadoba forests reserves. Andhari Rivers clears its ways through deep forest of Tadoba.

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The area consists wide variety of many different flora and fauna species in the region. Mainly, the park is famous for wildlife animal species which includes Panthers, Tigers, Chital, Leopards, gaurs, Sambars, Mouse deer, Indian Bison, Sloth bears, crocodiles, Antelope and Jackals. However, Tiger is the main attraction for the tourists and can be seen often through jungle safaris organized by National Park authorities. There are around more than 115 tigers recorded in the forest so far, around 150 leopards and more than 350 other wildlife creatures are present in the reserved area of Chandrapur. Matkasur named tiger is the current king of the reserved forest.

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Bird species like Indian pitta, Stone curlew, lesser golden backed, Flycatcher, crested treeswift, orange headed thrush, bonze winged jacana, and black-naped blue flycatcher etc. can be seen very often. So far more than 74 species of different beautiful butterfly species have been recorded here. A very rare in the forest, Black Panther was seen in the year 2018 which cannot be normally seen in this region. Endangered insect species like danaid egg-fly and great egg fly can be spotted here.

Indian Paradise Flycatcher
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Reserved forest management do all the necessary things to maintain and sustain natural circle between all the species living under the protected area. However, there are many threats to the wildlife, nearly 40000 people still lives in the nearest villages in the core zone. However, from many years they have maintained peace with the wildlife, but because of the some concerns it is very necessary to rehabilitate the 59 villages which resides in the core zone.

Climate:

From the month of March to June is the best way to visit the Tadoba Andhari National Park because of the high temperatures in the region. It is very easy to see tigers in summer. If interested, one can visit Tadoba in monsoon for deep study of vegetation and insect life in the region. Winters are also idea time to visit the park, winters are not very cold here, it ranges from lowest temperature of 20 degree Celsius to 30 degree.

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How to Reach:

Tadoba Andhari National Park is very well connected with the nearest cities like Nagpur and Chandrapur, so it is very easy to reach park with private vehicle.

Tadoba National Park is situated in Chandrapur district around 45 km away from Chandrapur city. Tadoba is around 132 km away from Nagpur city, 785 km away from pune city, 435 km away from the Hyderabad city, and 754 km away from Nashik city. Nearest busiest airport is available at Nagpur at 100 km away from the park gates. And nearest Railway station is available at Chandrapur City which is about 35 km away from the park gates.


Resorts in Tadoba must be booked before visiting the park. Jungle safari activities can be booked through the official website given below of the Tadoba National Park. Everyone can easily book tickets for national park visit and payment can be done through online mode.

https://www.tadobaandharinationalpark.com/tadoba-online-safari-booking.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjwla-hBhD7ARIsAM9tQKvtfTTKYMT0eD0YOhZ18bYEM2BKdgTYaJUr_a2mxpwqIB5WcOc8xQAaAjofEALw_wcB

Nearest Places to Visit:

Ramdegi Waterfall: Ramdegi waterfall is very scenic and beautiful waterfall around 20 km away from Tadoba national park.

Zero mile stone: it is the center point of India in Nagpur city around 100 km away from the Tadoba tiger reserve.

Futala lake: Futala lake is around 110 km away from the Tadoba park and located in the Nagpur city.

Anchaleshwar Temple: Anchaleshwar temple is very old and beautifully carved temple of lord shiva located in Chandrapur around 37 km away from Tadoba Andhari national park.

Also, places like Jatpura Gate, Chandrapur fort, Seminary hills, Deekshabhoomi, Shri Ganesh Temple Tekdi, Dr. A P J Kalam Garden, Shri mahakali Temple, Ramala Lake and Manikgarh fort can be visit near Tadoba park.

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