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Image: Sushilghugul / CC BY-SA 3.0Welcome to Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve! Use the resources below to plan your adventure in one of India's most treasured wild spaces.
Safaris, bird watching, nature walks, and more
Safari timings, open seasons, and park schedules
Entry fees, safari charges, and camera fees
How to reach by air, rail, and road
Official booking links, permits, and offline reservation guidance
Nearby stays, forest rest houses, and booking resources
Book Tadoba core and buffer safari permits through the Maharashtra Forest Department booking portal.
This link opens Booking.com, a third-party site.
Jeep safaris on maintained forest tracks. The terrain is gentle compared to hilly parks. Gate areas are accessible. Most resorts have accessible rooms. The open teak forest makes wildlife viewing easier than in dense jungle parks.
Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve in the Chandrapur district of Maharashtra is the oldest and largest national park in the state. Often called 'The Jewel of Vidarbha,' Tadoba has risen from relative obscurity to become one of India's top tiger destinations, rivaling the famous parks of Madhya Pradesh. The park's dry deciduous teak forests, open meadows, and the central Tadoba Lake create an environment where tigers are frequently sighted — the park boasts one of the highest success rates for tiger sightings in India. Several of Tadoba's tigers have become celebrities, followed by photographers worldwide. The name 'Tadoba' derives from the local deity 'Taru,' worshipped by the Gond tribal community.
| Season | Morning Safari | Evening Safari |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (Oct - Feb) | 6:00 AM - 10:30 AM | 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
| Summer (Mar - Jun) | 5:30 AM - 10:00 AM | 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM |
Six core zones: Moharli, Tadoba, Kolsa, Pangdi, Zari, and Khosla. Moharli and Tadoba are the most popular. Buffer zone has multiple gates. Full-day safaris are not available.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Entry Fee (Indian) | INR 50 per person |
| Entry Fee (Foreigner) | INR 1,000 per person |
| Jeep Safari (Core) | INR 5,000 - 7,000 per trip |
| Jeep Safari (Buffer) | INR 3,000 - 5,000 per trip |
| Guide Fee | INR 500 per trip (mandatory) |
Core zone permits are limited and competitive. Buffer zones offer excellent tiger sighting opportunities at lower cost and less crowding. Book through the Maharashtra Forest Department portal.
Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve, Chandrapur District, Maharashtra 442401
20.2167° N, 79.3500° E
Nearest airport is Nagpur (Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International, 140 km). Regular flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore. Taxi from Nagpur (3 hours).
Nearest stations are Chandrapur (45 km) on the Delhi-Chennai line and Nagpur (140 km). Chandrapur has direct trains from Mumbai, Delhi, and Hyderabad.
140 km from Nagpur (3 hours). 45 km from Chandrapur. Good roads. Private taxis from Nagpur and Chandrapur.
Most resorts provide transfers from Nagpur. Safari vehicles at each gate. Limited local transport near the park gates.
Dry deciduous teak forests with bamboo, Ain, Tendu, Mahua, and Arjun. Open grasslands and scrubland. The Tadoba and Irai lakes support riparian vegetation.
Approximately 100+ tigers — one of the highest densities in India. Notable tigers (like Maya, Sonam) have become globally famous. Also hosts leopards, sloth bears, dholes, gaur, sambar, nilgai, Indian pythons, mugger crocodiles, and marsh crocodiles.
Tadoba was declared a national park in 1955, making it Maharashtra's oldest. The Andhari Sanctuary was merged with it in 1986 to form the Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve in 1995. For decades it was overshadowed by the parks of Madhya Pradesh, but improved management and growing tiger populations since the 2010s have established Tadoba as a premier tiger destination. The park's named tigers — particularly the legendary tigress Maya — have become celebrities in wildlife photography circles worldwide.
