Your Gateway to Tadoba, Right From Moharli
Aranyam sits in the Moharli cluster, about 300 m from Moharli Gate, one of the main entry points into the core zone of Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve.
That means less time in the car before sunrise and more time inside the forest.
Understanding Tadoba: Core Zone vs Buffer Zone
Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve is Maharashtra's oldest national park. 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 state joined the two to form the present tiger reserve.
Today it has around 625 sq km of core tiger habitat, surrounded by a buffer zone of about 1,100 sq km.
The difference matters when you plan your visit:
Core Zone: the protected heart of the reserve, with a fixed number of vehicles and set routes.
Sightings are generally most frequent here, and permits are limited, so they sell out well in advance.
Buffer Zone: the forest ring around the core.
Wildlife moves freely across the boundary, permits are usually easier to get, there are fewer vehicles, and the drives are quieter and more relaxed.
Beyond the Tiger Reserve
The forests around Chandrapur, outside Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve, are managed by the Chandrapur Forest Division. Wildlife moves freely between the reserve and these forests, so they offer a different kind of safari, away from the busier core and buffer gates.
Three Gates: Chora, Lohara, Karva
The division runs its own safaris from three gates: Chora, Lohara and Karva. Each is about 1 hour 15 minutes by road from Aranyam, so a territorial safari fits easily into a two or three night stay.
Booked Offline in Chandrapur
Territorial safaris are not on the online portal. They are booked offline at the Chandrapur forest office. If you are staying with us, we can arrange it for you, subject to availability (terms and conditions apply).
Open on All Days
Unlike core and buffer gates, which each close one day a week, the territorial gates run on all days. Safari timings are the same as the reserve: morning and afternoon drives in open gypsies with a guide.
Safari Permits: The Basics
The Maharashtra Forest Department issues permits for each zone and each time slot, morning and evening, with a fixed number of vehicles allowed in each zone.
Core zone permits are limited and can sell out well before your visit date, especially in the winter peak season, so book early. Each safari includes an open gypsy and a forest department guide, arranged at the gate.
Core and buffer safaris are booked online on the official portal, mytadoba.mahaforest.gov.in. Territorial safaris (Chora, Lohara and Karva) are booked offline at the Chandrapur forest office.
The easiest option is to let us handle it.
We can arrange your core, buffer or territorial safari, subject to availability (terms and conditions apply).
Just send us your dates and the number of people.
Best Time to Visit
Winter (November to February): cool mornings and comfortable drives. Most visitors consider this the prime season.
Summer (March to May): hot, but the forest thins out and animals gather near the waterholes, so your chances of a sighting are often better despite the heat.
Monsoon (roughly July to September): the core zone closes so the forest and wildlife can rest during the breeding season, and reopens around October.
Buffer zone safaris stay open through the rains, and sightings are often good, with the forest at its greenest and far fewer vehicles on the road.
The Forest Department announces the exact dates each year, so check them closer to your trip.
Whichever gate you head out from, staying near Moharli Gate means less time on the road and more time watching the forest wake up.
Message us and we can arrange your safari around your stay, subject to availability (terms and conditions apply).
Frequently asked questions
Survey no 61, Aranyam Homestay,
Rith, Thanegaon, Moharli, MH - 442902
+91-9422139224
aranyam.tadoba@gmail.com
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