Things to do when in Tadoba
Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve or Tadoba National Park is one of the most preferred tiger destinations in India and the largest in the state of Maharashtra. Tadoba has gained popularity in recent years as the top park for tiger sightings, and is one of India’s forty-seven project tiger reserves.
This serene, wild habitat is located in Chandrapur district of Maharashtra, well connected from Nagpur International airport as it is just 2-1/2 hours. A jungle with a hilly terrain and undulating landscape, Tadoba guarantees tiger and wildlife sightings galore.
The jungle consists of dry deciduous forest with mostly teak and bamboo trees, Tadoba has a mix of grasslands and dry forests the reason why there is better visibility throughout the forest and good sightings. There are a few lakes and rivers ensuring abundant water sources for the park.Tigers can be spotted on the tarmac road and even lying dreamily in the man-made water sources.
Jeep Safari for Tiger and wildlife sighting
A jeep safari is the most splendid way to experience nature and wildlife at its natural best, as this trip gives you opportunities to sight the elusive tigers, leopards, wild dogs, sloth bears and plenty of other fauna that are found in this forest.
Boat ride in Irai lake
The boating facility on the backwaters of Irai lake is an offered ride by the forest department. This is an ideal activity for bird watchers and photographers. Some of the birds that can be seen are Crested Pochard, Grey Heron, Stork Billed Kingfisher, and Cotton Goose, etc. Many migratory birds visit this lake, and you could be the lucky one to have a glance at their marvelous flight
Birds found around the Lakes
Tadoba Lake and River and the Kolsa River wind their ways through the reserve, and these areas are ideal spots to identify different types of birds.
Tadoba Lake is a favorite haunt for raptors like White-eyed buzzards, Oriental honey buzzards and also paradise flycatchers, Indian rollers, Indian pitta etc. Surprisingly you could even spot a crocodile or two, while the deers roam along the fringes of the river with langurs and wild dogs for company. Tadoba lake can be accessed from the core gates and Irai lake can be done from buffer zone safari. Irai lake can also be reached from outside the park and one can enjoy walks.
Night Safari in Tadoba
One can enjoy taking the Night Safari in Tadoba which is the latest addition to an array of activities in Tadoba. Night Safari is available in the buffer zone from Junona Gate and is for about 3 hours and it starts right after sunset. The Night Safari in Tadoba National Park has become popular for leopard & tiger sightings. Make sure to wear warm clothing during winter months along with prior bookings.
Log Hut Stay In Tadoba
Simple log huts are buffer protection huts that have been made above forest guard check posts in the buffer zone and are a unique experience of spending a night deep inside tiger country. You can have a totally different experience when your adrenaline levels would be high as the night would be filled with night calls of owls, night jars and occasional alarm calls to warn the forest residents of predator movements. Accommodation is basic and toilet facilities are available, authorised jeeps will pick and drop you from the log huts. Similar log huts are available at several buffer gates and that includes Junona Gate and Devada Gate.
Butterfly Garden In Tadoba
Near Agarzari gate of Tadoba an open air butterfly garden and information centre has been opened near the Agarzari Gate at Tadoba. As you watch colourful butterflies hovering around numerous host and nectar plants, you can learn about them and their species.
Visit to Sevagram, Gandhiji’s Ashram
The ashram at Sevagram was set up by Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, in the outskirts of the village of Wardha. This became his home and residence from 1938, till his death in 1948. There is a museum here that preserves artifacts from India’s freedom struggle. A disciple of Gandhiji, Seth Jamnalal Bajaj donated about 300 acres of land to the ashram. A picturesque location that brings forth memories from India’s freedom struggle, Sevagram is a fascinating day trip that is a must do. The drive from Tadoba is about 2 hours, depending on which gate you are staying at. This visit can be also made when traveling back and forth from Nagpur, as it’s a small detour from the highway. Sevagram is a township, located 8 kms from Wardha.
