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TADOBA-ANDHARI TIGER RESERVE - Maharashtra
Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve is situated in the Vidharba region of the Chandrapur district in
Maharashtra. The reserve is also popularly referred to as ‘The Jewel of Vidharba’.
About the park
It is named after the God Taru, the deity of the local adivasis. He is worshipped as 'Tadoba'. The reserve comprises of Andhari Wildlife Sanctuary (approximately 509 sq km) and Tadoba National Park (about 116.54 sq km).
Notifications: National Park in 1955; Tiger Reserve in 1995.
Flora
Teak, Dhaoda, Haldu, Bamboo, Ain, Jamun, Mahua, Bija, Tendu, etc.
Fauna
Leopard, Wild dog, Sloth bear, Indian Bison, Flying Squirrel, Ratel, Blue Bull, Barking Deer, etc. Tigers are the prime attraction of tourists. The tiger conservation programme of the reserve has been quite successful in recent years. It is for this reason Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve is believed to be the state’s one of the best tiger reserve with maximum tiger sightings.
Getting there
The nearest bus terminals are at Chimur (almost 32km away) and Chandrapur (about 45km far). The closest railway station is at Chandrapur. Nagpur airport is the nearby airport located about 205km away.
Tourist tips
Accommodation for the tourists is available at the forest rest houses, dormitories, tents and Youth Hostel located at Tadoba. One can also find lodging in Rest House at Kolsa. Reservation for accommodation can be made with Field Director and the Conservator of Forest.
Camping, nature trails, Jungle Safaris and Elephant rides are popular tourist activities. Visitors are allowed to take their private vehicles inside the reserve. Forest minibus can also be hired for jungle safaris. However, it is mandatory for every vehicle to be escorted by an official guide. Guides can be hired at the Moharli gate, Zari gate and Navegaon gate. Two or three-wheelers are not allowed inside the park.
General information
Address: Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve, Chandrapur, Maharashtra – 441222.
Best time to visit: February to May;
Timing: 6-11 am and 3-6 pm; closed: every Tuesdays (subject to change)
Temperature: minimum about 30°C & maximum about 49°C.
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About the park
It is named after the God Taru, the deity of the local adivasis. He is worshipped as 'Tadoba'. The reserve comprises of Andhari Wildlife Sanctuary (approximately 509 sq km) and Tadoba National Park (about 116.54 sq km).
Notifications: National Park in 1955; Tiger Reserve in 1995.
Flora
Teak, Dhaoda, Haldu, Bamboo, Ain, Jamun, Mahua, Bija, Tendu, etc.
Fauna
Leopard, Wild dog, Sloth bear, Indian Bison, Flying Squirrel, Ratel, Blue Bull, Barking Deer, etc. Tigers are the prime attraction of tourists. The tiger conservation programme of the reserve has been quite successful in recent years. It is for this reason Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve is believed to be the state’s one of the best tiger reserve with maximum tiger sightings.
Getting there
The nearest bus terminals are at Chimur (almost 32km away) and Chandrapur (about 45km far). The closest railway station is at Chandrapur. Nagpur airport is the nearby airport located about 205km away.
Tourist tips
Accommodation for the tourists is available at the forest rest houses, dormitories, tents and Youth Hostel located at Tadoba. One can also find lodging in Rest House at Kolsa. Reservation for accommodation can be made with Field Director and the Conservator of Forest.
Camping, nature trails, Jungle Safaris and Elephant rides are popular tourist activities. Visitors are allowed to take their private vehicles inside the reserve. Forest minibus can also be hired for jungle safaris. However, it is mandatory for every vehicle to be escorted by an official guide. Guides can be hired at the Moharli gate, Zari gate and Navegaon gate. Two or three-wheelers are not allowed inside the park.
General information
Address: Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve, Chandrapur, Maharashtra – 441222.
Best time to visit: February to May;
Timing: 6-11 am and 3-6 pm; closed: every Tuesdays (subject to change)
Temperature: minimum about 30°C & maximum about 49°C.
© Arked