Tadoba Tiger Reserve

There is an astonishing history of Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve were the word ‘Tadoba’ is derived from the name of God “Tadoba” or “Taru,” which is praised by local tribal people of this region and “Andhari” is derived from the name of Andhari river that flows in this area. It is said that Taru known as the head of the village who was killed in a great encounter with the tiger. Later this  the temple was dedicated to lord Shiva, this was situated under a huge tree and on the banks of the Tadoba Lake. In the same way river Andhari was named as “ Andhari” which goes round to the forest. In the early days the kings of Gond ruled over the forest around the Chimur Hills. Hunting was strictly prohibited during 1935 and later in 1955 the area of 116 sq km was accepted as National Park.

The park consist of  six zones in totality in  Tadoba Tiger Reserve that gives access to entrance door to the sanctuary which consists of numerous variety of  animals. The main attraction of visiting Tadoba is Jungle safari to Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve. The online jungle safari booking is needed well in advance.

Jeep safari – Open jeep safaris are available in Tadoba Tiger reserve. Minimum one person or maximum 6 persons can be accommodated in a jeep. One guide/ naturalist is allotted to each Jeep. Advance online safari bookings are recommended to get the best Safari zone in Tadoba Tiger Reserve. Jeep picks and drops the guest to resort in Tadoba.

Canter safari – This is a big open vehicle, like a jeep but can accommodate 22 persons,this is an economical option and is a shared safari. Canter safaris are not online booked. This is good for family group bookings of safari. Canters are available only on core zones in Moharli and Kolara.

Park entry zones for Jungle Safari in Tadoba Tiger Reserve –

Kolara zone, Tadoba Jungle Safari: It is one of the core zone in Tadoba Tiger Reserve, only few jeep entries are allowed in the morning and evening. The distance from Nagpur to Tadoba, Kolara zone is 120 Kms. Online safari bookings are to be done between 90 days to 120 days in advance to get the Tadoba safari of this entry zone. Along with Jeep safaris in Kolara zone, Canters safaris are also allowed in this part of the Tadoba forest.

 Navegaon Gate, Tadoba Jungle Safari: This zone is also one of the Core zones of  Tadoba Tiger Reserve. Distance from Nagpur to Tadoba, Navegaon is approximately 140 Kms. This zone is the territory of many Tigers & Tigress with cubs is often sighted. Tourists staying towards Kolara can easily access the Navegaon  safari of Tadoba Forest.

Moharli Gate Tadoba Jungle Safari: Moharli zone in tadoba is in Chandrapur district. Distance from Chandrapur to moharli, Tadoba is 35 Kms. Located approximately 140 km away from Nagpur, this is said to be the most famous and oldest entrance to the park. Jamun Jhori, Teliya lake are few must visit places in moharli zone . This is also the territory of Tigress with cubs. Chances of sightings are high in Teliya lake as is one of the biggest water body in the forwst.

Khutvanda Gate Tadoba Jungle Safari: Khutvanda Gate also leads to the Moharli Zone. This gate is located at a distance of 140 km from Nagpur. For Tadoba tiger safari trip, tourists stay towards Moharli and take the safari ride from Khutvanda. This is one of the core zone of the forest. Aswal Hira is one of the famous point in the forest to visit during Jungle safari in Tadoba.

Pangdi zone, Tadoba Jungle Safari: Pangdi gate in Tadoba is Located at a distance of 250 Km from Nagpur, This is also the part of core zone . four rides of safaris are available each day in Pangdi zone. Tourists staying towards  Kolara can reach to Pangdi easily.

Zari Gate Tadoba Jungle Safari: Zari is part of core zone and the distance of zari gate from Nagpur is 198 km, which leads to the Kolsa Zone. Tourists staying in Moharli visits this zone. Population of Indian Gaur is high in this part of Tadoba forest.

Agrazari Zone Tadoba Jungle Safari: It is located at a distance of approximately 150 Km from Nagpur. There are many water bodies inside this part of Tadoba forest. Jharna nala, crocodile point and many more famous and must visit points for better sightings of the wild. This park is open through out the year and offers morning and evening jungle safari trips in Tadoba.

 Devada Adegaon Zone Tadoba Jungle Safari: Devada offers good sightings of the wild. This zone is close to Agrazari Zone. Distance from Nagpur to Devada is 155 Kms. Tourists staying in wildlife resort in Moharli visit Devada for  Tadoba Jungle safari trip. Devada is 8 Kms from Moharli park entry gate.

Junona Zone Tadoba Jungle Safari: This buffer zone is close to Moharli Gate of the core area. Junona offers Morning safari, afternoon safari and Night safari in Tadoba Tiger reserve. Junona is 8 Kms from Moharli park entry gate. Tourists stay in Resort in Moharli for the game drive to Tadoba, Junona gate.

Kolara Zone Tadoba Jungle Safari: It is located around 104 Km from Nagpur. The Jungle safari Kolara zone is also available for the morning and evening slots. This is next to Kolara core zone. This zone is known for the Tiger sightings through out the year. This zone is open for safari in Tadoba during monsoons as well.

Madnapur Zone, Tadoba jungle Safari: Madnapur is situated at a distance of 110 Kms from Nagpur. This is close to Kolara zone. Tourists staying in Kolara book the Tadoba safari to Madnpur. Madnapur and Kolara zone shares the same part of forest. Famous points in the forest are 102, 864 and 862, chances of sightings are very high in these places during jungle safari  tour in Tadoba.

Ramdegi Navegaon Zone Tadoba Jungle Safari: This zone is located at a distance of 106 Km from Nagpur, this zone is towards Kolara part of Tadoba forest. Tourists stay in Kolara and book online  Tadoba safari tour to Ramdegi Navegaon. Good bird life exists in this part of the forest.

Alizanza Zone Tadoba Jungle Safari:This zone has a picturesque landscape and is best suited for the photographers and wildlifers  who desire to experience the serenity of a forest and the habitat in the natural surroundings and capture them. The famous places to see is Joga Moga, Zaran, Kumbhai, Kini, Chuha. The major sightings are around these points of the forest.

Safari timing of Tadoba National Park

Tadoba Safari timing varies from time to time whereas from 1st October to 30^th November morning safari is from 6 am to 10 am and the evening is from 2:30 pm to 6:30 Pm.

From 1^st December to 28^th/ 29^th February morning is from 6:30 am to 11 and in evening from 2 pm to 6 pm.

From 1^st March to 30^th April morning is 5:30am to 10am and 3 pm to 6:30 pm.

From 1^st May to 30^th June morning is from 5 am to 9:30 am and 3:30 pm to 7 pm.

Things to Follow in Tadoba National Park

• Carry your passport or the photo id that you gave while booking the safari permit as you will not be allowed entry without a valid photo ID.
• It is mandatory to take Authorized Guide with each vehicle after paying requisite fees before entering any protected area
• Try to wear nature merging colored clothes, like…. Beige, Greens, Browns when visiting any protected area
• Do not carry passenger more than permitted capacity of vehicle including driver and guide.
• Do not shout while sighting the animal or otherwise.
• It is mandatory to show the Park Entry Pass and / or Identity proof, upon demand by any Forest Official, when traversing through any protected area
• If any animal gets closer to the jeep do not try and touch it. Similarly, if proximity to an animal makes you uncomfortable, feel free to let the guide and driver know.
• Do not litter inside or outside the vehicle.

The nearest airport to Tadoba is Nagpur which is in distance of 140 km from Moharli and 115 Kms from Kolara zone. From which one can take a three hour taxi ride to reach Tadoba National Park. If talking about nearest railway station to Tadoba then its Chandrapur and Nagpur. The Nearest bus stop to reach Tadoba Tiger reserve is Chandrapur 35 Kms and Chimur is in 32 kms.