Tadoba - Into the Wilds

Tadoba Andheri Tiger Reserve is one of the finest & largest National Parks in Maharashtra. It is one of India’s 47 project tiger reserves existing in India. It lies in Chandrapur district of Maharashtra state. It is also the oldest the National Park in Maharashtra and was founded in 1955.

The name Tadoba has been derived from the local deity of Gond tribes as ‘Taru’ who was killed in an epic fight with the tiger. This place is a popular tiger reserve of India and offers diversified wild animal species that you may spot while in the safari tour. It was also titled “Jewel of Vidharbha” as a mark of importance as a tiger reserve that Tadoba served.

The rich flora found here is unlike anywhere else as it promises picturesque sceneries. The Tadoba National Park is surely a photographer’s heaven. Some of the most common species of flora found here are the Sal, Indian Butter Teak, Bamboo and Bel. Striped Hyenas, Wild Dogs and the Asiatic Bison are some of the more common species of fauna that can be spotted here.  It is also home to around 200 different species of birds.

The Tadoba National Park is a place that is usually included within the itineraries of the Kanha National Park, but even if it isn’t, this one is for your personal bucket-list.

Best Time to Visit: October to June