Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve

Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve is the oldest national park in Maharashtra and one of India’s 41 Project Tiger reserves. It is located in the Chandrapur district of Maharashtra, India, at distance of 45 km from Chandrapur city. The park’s name is derived from the name of a local God ‘Taru’. Tadoba was established in 1935 and declared a National Park in 1955. Andhari wildlife Sanctuary was created in 1986. In 1995 both the park and the sanctuary were merged to establish the present Tiger Reserve. In TATR 41 species of mammals have been recorded; 10 of these species are endangered. These are: the tiger, leopard, rusty spotted cat, leopard cat, sloth bear, ratel, gaur, horned antelope, Indian mouse deer and the Indian pangolin.

280 species of avifauna have been recorded of which some are endangered. Three reptiles are also on this list such as the marsh crocodile, Indian python and common Indian monitor lizard. There are over 100 species of butterflies recorded among which, the danaid egg fly and the great fly are on the endangered species list. Tadoba is a paradise for nature lovers. It is known as the ‘Jewel of Vidarbha’, covering an area of 625 sq.km. This includes the Tadoba and Andhari ranges.

Important  Water holes:- 

Tadoba Range :-

Tadoba lake , Pandharpauni bodi No.1, Pandharpauni bodi No.2, Bison bandhara , KalaAmba, Dauna, Koramatka, Udarmatka , Bhanuskhindi, Katezari, Ambathira .Zari mandir, Vasant bandhara.

Kolsa Range :-

Hirdi nala , Panghat, Fulzari , Kakadghat , Shivanzari , Kasarbodi, Kuwani, Pipari bodi, Khatoda talao.

Moharli Range :-

Teliya , Teliya Pazar, Andhari river, Waghdoh, Mahalgaon talao, Ambeutara.

Distance from Nagpur and Chandrapur

1.    Moharli :- ( Nagpur – Chandrapur – Moharli Gate ) 175 km.

2.    Zari :- ( Nagpur – Chandrapur – Chichpalli – Zari Gate) 195 km.

3.    Kolara :- ( Nagpur – Umred – Bhisi - Chimur – Kolara Gate ) 143 km.

4.    Chandrapur :- Moharli Gate 25 km.

5.    Chandrapur :- ( Chichpali – Zari Gate – Kolsa ) 45 km.

How to Reach Tadoba - Andhari Tiger Reserve:-

By Air:-

The nearest airport at Nagpur is about 140 km from the park by road. There are direct flights to Nagpur from several major cities like Mumbai and Pune. 

By Rail:-

The most convenient railway station is at Chandrapur (comes on the main line of Delhi-Chennai), and it is approximately 45 km from the park.

By Road:-

 From Mumbai, the park is approximately 900 km and from Nagpur it is 140 km.