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Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve

Maharashtra's Tiger Country

2 daysIdeal stay₹2,000From / night₹300EntryChandrapurNearest rail · 35 km

Maharashtra's oldest national park: dry teak and bamboo forest around Tadoba lake in Chandrapur district, joined to the Andhari wildlife sanctuary. Safaris leave from the Moharli gate, about 150 km from Nagpur, and from Kolara on the Nagpur side; the buffer zones stay open through the monsoon.

When to go

Month-by-month fit

GreatOkayAvoid⟡ Nov: 88
Honest take for Nov: Peak autumn — ideal weather, clear skies, and comfortable temperatures. Best time to visit. (high crowds.)

Part of a longer route

Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve sits on a curated circuit — most people visit it as one stop of several.

What a day here looks like

The things most people actually do in Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve, by time of day.

Morning

  • Moharli core-zone morning jeep safariOct–Jun3h 30m · moderate

Afternoon

  • Buffer-zone jeep safari3h · moderate

Evening

  • Kolara core-zone evening jeep safariOct–Jun3h · moderate

About 9h 30m of activity in total — the planner spreads this across your days and fits travel time around it.

A plan from our planner, day by day

Generated by the same planner you'd use — not a sample someone wrote once.

  1. 1🌿 Nature Day3h out
    • Kolara core-zone evening jeep safari · evening, 3h

    Safari timings are strict — arriving today means you're ready for the early morning tomorrow.

  2. 2🌿 Nature Day3.5h out
    • Moharli core-zone morning jeep safari · morning, 3.5h

    Final day in Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve — nature days need early starts — this schedule front-loads the active parts before the heat.

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Must-see highlights

Moharli gate core-zone tiger safari

Tadoba lake and the Andhari river

Kolara gate, nearest Nagpur

Buffer-zone safaris through the monsoon

Sloth bear, leopard, gaur and dhole sightings

Teak and bamboo dry forest

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On the map

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Chandrapur 35 km · Nagpur (NAG) 150 km

Nearest transport

Chandrapur35 km
Nagpur (NAG)150 km

Stay options

budget₹2,000/night
mid₹5,500/night
luxury₹15,000/night

In Nov, expect stays around 30% pricier than the base rate.

Best time to visit

October – June (core zones closed Jul–Sep)

How to get here

Nagpur → Tadoba (Moharli gate)

cab · 3h

₹2,500

approx.

Chandrapur → Tadoba (Moharli gate)

cab · 1h

₹1,700

approx.

Nearby attractions

Moharli GateKolara GateTadoba LakeChandrapur

Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve questions, answered

What is the best time to visit Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve?

The best months are January, February, March. October – June (core zones closed Jul–Sep) August scores lowest on weather and conditions.

How many days do you need in Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve?

Most people spend 2 days in Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve. There are around 3 main things to do, totalling roughly 10 hours of activity.

How do you get to Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve?

The nearest railway station is Chandrapur (35 km) and the nearest airport is Nagpur (NAG) (150 km). The cheapest common route is Chandrapur → Tadoba (Moharli gate) by cab, about ₹1,700 per person one way.

How much does a Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve trip cost for 2 people?

2 days for two: ₹22,426 budget, ₹32,853 mid-range, ₹59,340 luxury — stay (one room), food, local transport and entry, at typical rates; in November stays run about 30% higher. Travel to Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve is extra — from about ₹1,700 a person by cab from Chandrapur. Stays start at ₹2,000 a night and food is about ₹600 per person a day; entry is ₹300.

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