The Tadoba Andhari National Park is located in the district Chandrapur which lies in the state of Maharashtra in India. It is one of the biggest and is the oldest national park of Maharashtra much of which occupies the heart of the reserve forest. The flora and fauna of this national park attract wildlife lovers from around the world.
Out of the 47 Tiger Reserves which are existing in India, it is one of the oldest national parks which exists about 150 kilometers from the city of Nagpur in the Chandrapur district of Maharashtra. The Tadoba National Park was created in the year 1955 by occupying the area of 1727 square kilometers as the total area for Tiger Reserve. In 1986, Andhari Wildlife Sanctuary came into existence and in 1995, it was amalgamated with the Tadoba National Park and thus Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve was created. For the villagers, ‘Tadoba’ is the name of God which is praised by the local tribals of that region and Andhari is the name of the river which flows in that area, so this Tiger reserve got the name of Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve. Our resort in Tadoba is one of the finest resorts in the area and is the perfect place for you to stay if you are visiting the park. Our resort in Tadoba will rejuvenate you in between saris and tiger sightings at the national park.
As per the National Census on Tigers of 2010, the Tadoba Andhari National park is home to around 43 Tigers. The vegetation of the Tadoba Andhari National park occupies an area of 626 square kilometers and its type is Southern Tropical Dry Deciduous forest which is favorable for the wildlife.
For visitors, this park remains open from the 15th of October to the 30th of June every season. In this period, this national park remains open for all days for the visitors except the day Tuesday. Every Tuesday, the wildlife park remains closed for visitors.
The presence of lakes ensures rich water resources of the national park and the most prominent species of tree in the tadoba tiger reserve is Teak. Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve has a dense forest area, deep valleys, smooth meadows, and a beautiful atmosphere which is most suitable to stabilize the maximum number of tigers.
As the major portion of this national park is located in the hilly area and region, the terrains and the number of hillocks are the main shelters for the wild animals here. Here tourists can enjoy Tiger Safaris or Jungle Safaris in an open-top gypsy which is most thrilling and exciting and one of the most important attractions of the Tadoba Andhari National Park.
Tourists can also enjoy spotting the magnificent Sloth Bears and Wild Dogs in this national park. In this national park, tourists can spot some of the best native woodland bird species of Central India which are utterly beautiful and magnificent. Accommodation facilities for the tourists are available but mainly they are concentrated at the two important gates, Moharli Gate and Kolara Gate of the Tadoba Andhari National Park. Our resort in Tadoba has some excellent accommodation facilities.
Flora and Fauna of Tadoba Andhari National Park – The flora and fauna of Tadoba Andhari National Park are very rich and famous too. Here, the flora of this national park offers a wild and thrilling experience where you will get the opportunity to spot Teak, Bija, Ain, Hald, Dhauda, Semal, Salai, Baheda, Tendu, Karaya Gum, Hirda, Arjun, Mahua Madhuca, Bheria, Bamboo, Black Plum and a number of other trees in abundance. Apart from the various trees in this forest, it also includes varieties of wild animals other than Tigers like Sloth Bears, Indian Leopards, Nilgai, Gaur, Striped Hyena, Dhole, Jungle Cats, Small Indian Civet, Spotted Deer, Sambar, Chital, Barking Deer, Indian Python, Chital, Crested Serpent Eagle, Grey-Headed Fish Eagle, Indian Cobra, Jewel Beetles, Peacock, Wolf Spiders, and many others.
The Tadoba Andhari National Park is mainly divided into three different and distinct forest ranges. They are Kolsa South Range, Tadoba North Range, and Morhurli Range. Morhurli range is located in between the other two forest ranges. The beauty of this national park is multiplied many times by the presence of one river which is the Tadoba River and two lakes which are the Kolsa Lake and the Tadoba Lake which gets overwhelmed in every season of monsoon. These lakes and the river are the main resources of the vital ingredients required to sustain the life of this national park. There are 59 villages in and around the Tadoba Andhari National Park. Five villages are completely inside the core zone and the villagers still farm in the core area of the national park which is quite remarkable.
Tadoba National Park is a great place for wildlife lovers and nature lovers. The location of this national park is so nice that it is easily accessible by train, bus or by flight and so it attracts a large number of tourists every year.
Activities to enjoy when you are inside the Tadoba Andhari National Park –
Photography – During the safari ride inside Tadoba National Park, you get the opportunity to watch animals from up close and this moment is required by the wildlife photographers. It’s the best place for wildlife photographers and other people too for taking photographs of Tigers and other magnificent animals. You can also click the beautiful pictures of lovely lakes and beautiful streams, exquisite trees, and plants which add luster to your photo collection.
Jungle Safari in the dense forest of Tadoba – You will love the incredible biodiversity of the Tadoba Andhari region with the number of different species of reptiles and mammals apart from the Tiger and other wild animals. You would love to watch 74 different types of colorful butterflies and more than 190 species of birds. The Jungle Safari in Tadoba National park offers you an opportunity to have a refreshing safari ride that will keep you informed and enthralled. It is advisable for tourists to pack a lunch box along with your trip and enjoy a long trip to spot the Tiger as many times as here you will get the opportunity to watch them quite frequently.
Shopping for Local Products – You must visit Palasgaon village to collect attractive bamboo products as this village is most popular for producing varieties of bamboo products for a long time. Residents of Palasgaon engage themselves in producing an abundance of bamboo products for improving their economic condition. Here you have numerous opportunities to buy a plethora of items made by bamboo-like baskets, lampshades, bins, kitchen items, furniture, vases, and many other attractive items. You will love to watch the activities of craftsmen and also get interested in learning the craftsmen’s work of chiseling away at the bamboo shoots which is a beautiful activity.
Memorable visits to villages – The tourists from different cities of India and different corners of the world don’t get satisfied by visiting any popular attractions unless they get the feeling of being local. If you want to enjoy the local feeling, then you have to visit Adegaon village and the other nearby villages in Tadoba. You will love the feel of that place and mingle yourself in the local flavor of that particular village. You will enjoy watching their culture, way of life, cuisine, and unique art. If you try to have lunch in one of the houses of the village, then you will feel the difference between the traditional cuisines and the modern cuisines. Rather it will give you lifetime memories to cherish.
Nature Walks – Nature lovers always love to walk amidst the beautiful nature and the chirping of birds. If you are a bird lover then there are ample opportunities to spot birds, even during your short walks. Get in a joyous mood by spending some time in the morning walking amidst the surroundings of the forest area of Tadoba National Park and also enjoy the soothing feeling of the streams flowing across the forest area of the Tadoba.
Of all the activities in Tadoba National Park, the most important activity is to have a jungle safari of the Tadoba National Park and it is the most important attraction of the destination. When tourists spot the tiger easily here, then they feel that their trip was worth it and they have valued their money. So, plan fast for some precious and memorable time amidst the beautiful nature of Tadoba and the wildlife of Tadoba.
