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Tadoba is in Chandrapur district, in the far east of Maharashtra. It looks far away on the map, but it is easier to reach than most people think. This guide covers the main ways to get here from Mumbai, Pune and Hyderabad, with distances and travel times. All distances and times are approximate. Check current train timings and road conditions before you travel. Two things to know first The nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport in Nagpur. From there i

Most people planning a Tadoba trip think only about the core zone. It is the famous part, and it is where everyone tries to book first. Plenty of regular visitors book the buffer zone instead, and they have good reasons. If you are new to how the reserve is laid out, start with our core zone vs buffer zone guide. This post covers why the buffer is worth choosing for its own sake. 1. Tigers live here too The buffer zone covers about 1,101 sq km, which is bigger than the core.

Safaris run in two slots a day, early morning and late afternoon. That leaves the middle of the day free, and on a two or three night stay you may have a free half day or more. These are the best places to spend that time, starting with the closest. Drive times are from Aranyam Resort near Moharli Gate and are approximate. They depend on traffic and road conditions. Right next door Nature Interpretation Centre, Moharli Gate Walking distance from Aranyam. The forest department

Tadoba is Maharashtra's oldest national park and one of the best places in India to see a wild tiger. If you are planning a trip, it helps to know a little about the forest before you arrive. Where the name comes from "Tadoba" comes from Taru, a deity worshipped by the Gond tribal communities who have lived in these forests for centuries. Local legend says Taru was a village chief who died fighting a tiger. A small shrine to him still stands near Tadoba Lake. "Andhari" is the

If you're planning a Tadoba trip, there's one date range you need to know before you book anything: the monsoon closure. Here's what it means and when the better windows actually are. Tadoba's core-zone safaris typically close for a period during the monsoon months — commonly cited as roughly July through September, reopening around October — to let the forest and wildlife rest during breeding season. Exact dates are announced yearly by the Forest Department, so it's worth co

Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve is Maharashtra's oldest national park, and its layout confuses a lot of first-time visitors. This guide explains what "core zone" and "buffer zone" mean and how that affects the way you plan your safari. How the reserve is laid out Tadoba National Park was declared in 1955, covering about 116 sq km. The neighbouring Andhari Wildlife Sanctuary was added in 1986, and in 1995 the two were joined to form the Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve. Today the res