Tadoba - Andhari Tiger reserve is a pristine and unique eco-system located in the Chandrapur district of Maharashtra. The reserve contains some of the best forest tracts and has emerged as a wonderful habitat for the Royal Bengal Tiger. It is also one of the 28 projects Tiger Reserves. With almost 50 tigers on the reserve and an area of 632 sq. km.; this bamboo forest is rightly referred to as "The Jewel of Vidarbha".
The name 'Tadoba' is the name of the God 'Tadoba' or "Taru", worshipped by the tribals and is famed to live in the dense forests of Tadoba and Andhari region. Tadoba’s southern tropical dry deciduous forest of Deccan Peninsula comprises teak forests with bamboo thicket, which are wildlife's dream. It lies in Chandrapur District and is Maharashtra's oldest National Park created in 1955. The National Park is 623 sq. kms in area, consisting of two forested rectangles of the Tadoba and Andhari range. The best thing about the park is that it remains open all round the year, even in the monsoons.
Besides Royal Bengal Tigers, Tadoba has an abundance of other creatures, which include, leopard, cheetah, chinkara, langurs, nilgai, barking deer, blue bull, spotted deer, flying squirrel, sloth bears, gaur, dhole, striped hyena, small Indian civet, jungle cats, sambar, and chausingha
It sustains the Marsh Crocodile and the endangered reptiles, including the Indian Python, common Indian monitor, Terrapins, Indian Star Tortoise, Indian Cobra, and Russel's viper.
It houses 195 species of birds, including a wide variety of water birds, raptors, and endangered species and 74 species of butterflies, including the pansies, monarchs, Mormons, and swordtails.
It gives life to many insect species, including the endangered danaid egg-fly and great eggfly and dragonflies, jewel beetles, signature spiders, giant wood spiders, wolf spiders, crab spiders, and lynx spiders.
There are certain night animals too which make their presence felt especially during the night like the rattle, Indian Pangolins, porcupines, four-horned antelopes, and gaurs.
As we arrive at Nagpur early in the morning, post breakfast in Nagpur a three hours drive takes us to Tadoba National Park. We transfer to the serene resort upon arrival. Lunch is served at the resort, post which we head for our first jungle safari to Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve and experience the majestic wildlife. Dinner and overnight stay at the resort.
The day starts early as we leave for a morning jungle safari. Upon return, breakfast is served. Post some leisure time, and after lunch at the resort, we leave for another exciting jungle safari. Dinner and overnight stay at the resort.
Leave for early morning jungle safari. Depart for Nagpur post lunch. Take the evening flight back to Mumbai.
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Spread over lush 6 acres, we have Spacious 3 Grand Premium Cottages, 8 Premium Cottages. A single visit to Tadoba Van Vilas will leave you enchanted with their personalized hospitality, delectable cuisine, and expert Naturalists. As dedicated conservationists, they take great pride in the rich biodiversity surrounding their resort. They are committed to sustainability, operating under a strict zero-waste policy for both water effluent and solid food waste. Tadoba Van Vilas is designed to complement your style and sophistication, making it the perfect destination for an unforgettable wilderness experience.
Does not include Rail or airfare.
Bank Name | : | ICICI Bank |
Payee Name | : | JUNGLE LORE TRAVEL LLP |
A/c No | : | 6412 0505 1087 |
A/c Type | : | Current Account |
Branch | : | Dadar, Gokhale Road Branch |
RTGS / NEFT IFSC Code | : | ICIC0006412 |
MIRC Code | : | 400229068 |